
Girl & The Goat
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About Girl & The Goat
Girl & The Goat is a New American restaurant on 809 W Randolph St in Chicago, with an open kitchen at its center. The menu runs small plates meant for sharing, including chickpea fritters and sautéed green beans alongside a rotating lineup that has featured goat empanadas, sticky glazed pork shank, and hamachi poke. Guests can also order the Tiniest Goat, a kitchen-side tasting menu where courses are brought out and served course-by-course in front of the table. The kitchen extends into brunch and seafood offerings as well. It opens daily, and reservations are required, with tables typically booked one to two weeks ahead. Even with advance booking, a wait is common once service gets underway. The restaurant lists 59 dishes on its menu, giving the kitchen a wide range to draw from beyond the recurring favorites.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid street parking · Somewhat difficult to find a space · Valet parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Good for kidsHigh chairs available
- DietaryServes organic dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
59 dishes · mains $15–42- Beer Brioche$16.00
- Naan & Dips$16.00
- Roasted Beets$18.00
- Chickpea Fritters$18.00
- Sautéed Green Beans$18.00
- Fried Brussels Sprouts$19.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sticky glazed pork shank, sautéed green beans, goat empanadas and chickpea fritters.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sticky glazed pork shank, sautéed green beans, goat empanadas and chickpea fritters.
Customer Review Summary
The sticky glazed pork shank emerges as the clear standout across reviews, praised repeatedly for its fall-off-the-bone texture and crusted glaze, often called the highlight of the meal. Close behind, the chickpea fritters and sautéed green beans draw consistent mentions as reliable favorites, alongside the goat empanadas, which several diners single out for their crisp exterior and flavor pairings. Tasting formats like the Tiniest Goat prix fixe also earn praise for the chef interaction and variety of shareable plates, and desserts like the chocolate pistachio cheesecake get called out as standouts. The room is frequently described as loud, with a few noting the acoustics make conversation difficult, though staff sometimes accommodate by seating guests in quieter corners. Service is mostly praised as attentive, but one longtime diner reported a marked decline, describing dishes dropped rapidly and impersonally compared to prior visits, with green beans arriving undercooked. Another reviewer noted feeling rushed when dessert menus appeared just two bites into the meal. Several reviewers mention booking reservations well ahead due to demand, and diners frequently describe splitting five or more dishes family-style to share the experience.
Customer Review Summary
The sticky glazed pork shank emerges as the clear standout across reviews, praised repeatedly for its fall-off-the-bone texture and crusted glaze, often called the highlight of the meal. Close behind, the chickpea fritters and sautéed green beans draw consistent mentions as reliable favorites, alongside the goat empanadas, which several diners single out for their crisp exterior and flavor pairings. Tasting formats like the Tiniest Goat prix fixe also earn praise for the chef interaction and variety of shareable plates, and desserts like the chocolate pistachio cheesecake get called out as standouts. The room is frequently described as loud, with a few noting the acoustics make conversation difficult, though staff sometimes accommodate by seating guests in quieter corners. Service is mostly praised as attentive, but one longtime diner reported a marked decline, describing dishes dropped rapidly and impersonally compared to prior visits, with green beans arriving undercooked. Another reviewer noted feeling rushed when dessert menus appeared just two bites into the meal. Several reviewers mention booking reservations well ahead due to demand, and diners frequently describe splitting five or more dishes family-style to share the experience.
Featured reviews
- Nicole C
“An awesome spot in Chicago’s west loop/Fulton market area. Reservations are needed but we were able to go last minute and found seats at the bar where they have the full menu. Everything was incredible and portions were large enough to share. Highly recommend the goat empanadas”
- Fabiano Diagoné
“An unforgettable dining experience in the West Loop! We loved the bold experiments and flavor combinations on the menu. The dishes were incredibly delicious, especially the Wood Oven Roasted Pig Face and the Goat Liver Mousse, which were …”
- Snehal Bhatt
“Always a phenomenal experience here! It's on my list of can't miss places whenever I come to Chicago. The menu always changes, is always very creative and seasonal. Do not pass up an opportunity to dine here.”
- Jamie Prince
“Went to this great restaurant this evening, Haley was our server. Mentioned to her about my rather unusual allergy to limes. Five minutes later, a menu arrives with things I should have, others that the lime component was removed or on the side, and items to avoid. I, along with my family were surprised. They really take food allergy very seriously. I found a lot of extremely tasty items. Thanks again for a great dining experience.”
- Bert Stewart
“We have been twice. Both times were fabulous. Pigface is a must have. However every dish has unusual yet amazing flavors. I would say it is like a tasting menu restaurant that you order à la carte. The service is spot on. I would say if you can afford it go!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
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Highlights
“Hot spot where Stephanie Izard serves up innovative small plates from a dramatic open kitchen.”
- Has fast service
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great wine list
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Paid street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Serves vegetarian dishes
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- Has bar on site
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves beer
- Serves coffee
- Serves comfort food
- Offerings· 9
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves healthy options
- Serves late-night food
- Serves organic dishes
- Has salad bar
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Family-friendly· 1
- High chairs available
- Dining options· 7
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has counter service
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Atmosphere· 4
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upmarket
- Crowd· 3
- Good for groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Popular with tourists
- Highlights· 6
- Has fast service
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Serves great dessert
- Has great wine list
- Serves local speciality
- Facilities· 2
- Has gender-neutral toilets
- Has toilet
- Parking· 2
- Somewhat difficult to find a space
- Valet parking
- Planning· 5
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Usually has a wait
Location
Restaurants near Girl & The Goat
- Rose Mary4.51,8260.3 mi$50–100Reservations
zucchini fritters, cacio e pepe, tuna crudo
- Lou Mitchell's4.64,7920.5 mi$10–20Good for kids
fluffy omelets, complimentary donut holes, thick french toast
- Havana Grill4.52,3050.9 mi$20–30Good for kidsReservations
carne asada, ropa vieja, mojitos
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Girl & The GoatReservations | 4.77,871 | — | $50–100 | sticky glazed pork shank, sautéed green beans, goat empanadas |
| Rose MaryReservations | 4.51,826 | 0.3 mi | $50–100 | zucchini fritters, cacio e pepe, tuna crudo |
| Lou Mitchell'sGood for kids | 4.64,792 | 0.5 mi | $10–20 | fluffy omelets, complimentary donut holes, thick french toast |
| Havana GrillGood for kids · Reservations | 4.52,305 | 0.9 mi | $20–30 | carne asada, ropa vieja, mojitos |
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