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Girl & The Goat

809 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607-2310
312-492-6262
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Ranked #29 of 7,339 restaurants in Chicago
Price range: €23 - €23
Cuisines: American
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Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Dining style: Casual Dining
Cross street: Halsted
Transit: #8 Halsted Bus at Randolph
Description: "Top Chef" Season 4 winner, Stephanie Izard is chef / owner of this new restaurant in the west loop. The menu will consist of 30 items, separated in the categories of vegetable, fish, and meat, with all items meant to be shared.
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Detroit, Michigan
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16 reviews 16 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Came here with friends after booking on OpenTable three months in advance. I was worried about the early (5:00) dinner time, but overall the experience was impeccable. Even at the early dining hour, the place was packed -- but still comfortable. Our server offered helpful and insightful suggestions on food given our preferences, and even offered very good suggestions off... More

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See 4 more reviews by R0amingfeet for Chicago
New York City, New York
Senior Contributor
24 reviews 24 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

I can't say much that other reviewers haven't already said. This is one of the best places I have ever been to for sharing a meal with foodie friends at a communal table. I wasn't surprised at all to see Marcus Samuelson and his entourage leaving as we walked in Saturday night. Four of us (after having an earlier meal... More

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See 5 more reviews by pjballey for Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Senior Contributor
24 reviews 24 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Let me start by admitting that I have a serious aversion to restaurants that are so noisy you're tempted to text your dining companions rather than try to be heard over the noise. Girl and the Goat is one of those restaurants. It's typical of the restaurants on that part of Randolph. I also had very high expectations as we... More

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northeastern IL/ southeastern WI
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Every visit is a spectacular surprise. Menu keeps changing, and every change is exceptional. Strange sounding items each wows the diner. Hanen't had one disappointment in four visits.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW via mobile

So many unique dishes. Very different than the average restaurant. It isn't easy to get into but if you want to wait or get reservations. Its worth it! Yum!

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Redlands, CA
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30 reviews 30 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Now I'm not the most adventurous diner around and normally stick to the tried and true with only a few forays into the unknown, but dining at The Girl and the Goat changed all that. And what a delightful experience it was! Escargot ravioli, fat bread, duck tongues, goat neck, potato wontons, and, believe it or not, "life changing" green... More

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Evanston, Illinois
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10 reviews 10 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

I took my wife to the Girl & the Goat for her birthday. Knowing how in-demand this place is, I made a reservation about a month and a half ahead of time. Although they do have walk-in seating, we've been trying to get in there for some time and I wanted to make sure we could get a table. It... More

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San Ramon, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

If you're able to go and there are only 2 of you it is a must that you request the chef's table...no extra cost...they have 2 tables for 2 set at the kitchen window...crazy experience to watch all of the dishes prepared before we ate them and to interact with the staff...Allison, Raul, and Michelle were super cool and engaged... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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34 reviews 34 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

I went here with my husband recently for a dinner out on the town. We had heard such good things from friends. It certainly met our expectations! The menu had so many options to choose from and the server was great about explaining everything. The menu changes constantly.The restaurant is tapas style, so you choose a few dishes for the... More

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See 11 more reviews by cmm218 for Chicago
Evanston, Illinois
Senior Contributor
28 reviews 28 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

I had been wanting to go to this restaurant for so long, and it did not disappoint. Loved the concept of serving the plates in small portions to share in the middle of the table. We particularly enjoyed the sugo dish (pappardelle, rosemary and gooseberries), the charred pork belly, as the escargot ravioli (the tamarind-miso sauce was exquisite). For dessert,... More

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