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Girl & The Goat

New American Restaurant and Gastropub$$$$

West Town, Chicago

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Girl & The Goat

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Ranked #10 for empanadas in Chicago
The experts at Eater and Travel + Leisure recommend this place
"Stephanie Izard and her team are amazing, its great for dates."(18 Tips)
"My favorites were the goat empanadas and the halibut."(16 Tips)
"Pork shank, cauliflower, halibut, duck tongues, all amazing"(26 Tips)
"The Pig Face, Goat Carpaccio, and Pork Shank are all to die for!!!"(23 Tips)

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Matt 👀July 22, 2014
I made a reservation may 1st for their first available date, today, July 22nd. 100% worth the wait. Green beans, halibut and pig face were unbelievable.
Chicago TribuneAugust 1, 2014
Parmesan-laced shishito peppers are a delight, and the thin-sliced, still-crunchy cauliflower bits with pickled peppers are a revelation.
Sundar ArganOctober 1, 2013
All I have to say is if you are in Chicago this place is a must on you itinerary for an amazing dining experience.
Time Out Chicago KidsJanuary 10, 2012
There are lots of child-friendly options on the menu: ham frites and chickpea fritters with romesco and hazelnut hummus are hits. And all the bustle means no one has to be super quiet. Read more
Lee HoffmanAugust 10, 2017
Highlights: chickpea croquette, blueberry muffin bread, shishito peppers, potato pirogies, the other breads - skip the broccoli
K CMarch 12, 2015
Ask waiter about happy juice ( it's a Mocktail that is not on the menu) it will make you happy!
patricia seoMay 16, 2013
The Wood Oven Roasted Pig Face.... Pretty awesome~ most other dishes we tried, a bit too salty for our taste buds... (Pig face = Sunny side egg, tamarind, cilantro, red wine-maple, potato stix)
TOWN&COUNTRYNovember 2, 2011
Stephanie Izard's succulent, meaty entrees are worth the months-long wait for a reservation. Don't miss the wood-fired Walter's chicken, for which the daily bread is a perfect complement.
Steven YApril 27, 2016
The confit goat belly and roasted pig's face are missing some acidity in their respective preparations to counteract the fattiness of the ingredients
Ninah RandolphAugust 14, 2016
Definitely try all the goat dishes. My group and I basically ordered the whole menu and shared. Very good
Scott KleinbergMay 4, 2013
You know how there are only reservations at like 4:30 and 11? Well, that's because the experience is so freakin' awesome that there's nothing else left. Try the green beans, and never skip the bread.
Scherjang SinghAugust 9, 2014
Eat everything ... you simply cannot go wrong. The pulled pork sandwich is outstanding.
Dora TungNovember 1, 2014
Everything here is great. I loved the Pig's Face. Must call early to make reservations
Gautam BahadurOctober 3, 2013
Favorite restaurant in Chicago hands down. Three Floyd's seasonal draft is always solid - must get the pig face, chick peas, and green beans doe
damionAugust 14, 2015
If you want your kids to start eating cauliflower, or if you're a grown kid that cauliflower. Try it here. Pure deliciousness.
Nate LawlerAugust 21, 2015
Best restaurant in Chicago! Reservations are tough to get but walk ins before 6 aren't bad and the bar serves the full menu.
Molly EMay 30, 2015
The menu changes often. You can't really go wrong with anything. The cauliflower and green beans have been on the menu forever.
David O CJanuary 15, 2022
Outstanding. The chickpea fritters and the salad with sharp along with the pork shank are excellent
Dani SchmidtJuly 12, 2014
OMG yummy! The La Paloma tequila cocktail was fantastic with the goat! Highly recommend the cauliflower as a side!
Matt SannaJuly 24, 2015
We got there when they opened and sat at the bar with no reservations and took the bartenders recs for food. amazing experience. 10.
Cary BlackOctober 4, 2014
Surprisingly easy to walk in without a reservation if you're willing to eat at the bar or seating area in the front of the restaurant.
Rachel GruberJune 28, 2011
We didn't know how many plates to get, so we asked the waitress who said 4/person. You really only need 3/person - everything is so rich! Our favs were the green beans & the cauliflower
JesseOctober 13, 2013
Toss up between the green beans and the broccoli. Bolder smoke flavors for broccoli and subtle (onion) crack addicting flavors of the Green beans.
Matt DohertyMay 28, 2011
Sit down, give yourself a good two hours because you're in for a ride. Get some breads and oysters to start. Then the green beans. My god the green beans are like crack! Then plow trough the menu
Viktoria KatsAugust 17, 2014
OMG! This place is amazing! Absolutely everything is delicious but cauliflower and goat empanadas are a must have!
Kyle TurmanJanuary 20, 2016
It's also a tad hard to get into unless you book reservations far in advance, but the lounge area as you enter to the left is full-service if you can snag a spot there.
Chet ManciniJuly 28, 2017
Get at least one goat dish. The pig face is pretty tasty--kind of like a breakfast hash.
Time Out ChicagoMay 22, 2012
There are a few here for a Top Chef sighting, but most seek the chef’s flavors. Don’t leave without taking risks: roast goat neck? Foie gras for dessert? Izard is evolving how ingredients are seen. Read more
Rachel BrownJune 21, 2012
Go with a small group and order almost everything on the menu. Great dishes to sustain the concept. Worth the reservation, wait, & money.
Chicago TribuneAugust 1, 2014
The sauteed green beans, tossed in a fish-sauce vinaigrette with hints of sambal and Dijon mustard, will change your life.
Verena AlbuquerqueNovember 14, 2016
Absolutely amazing. Confit goat belly (my favorite), cauliflower, duck tongues and pig face.
Matt 👀February 5, 2015
This place is still as unbelievable as it was last year. The broccoli short ribs and monkfish were on point. Yum!!
AnnaFebruary 24, 2017
PIG FACE! everything we tried was just delicious and the service was great. can't wait to come back.
Diego ReynosoMay 31, 2015
Everything especially goat dishes, favorite restaurant in Chicago
Jessica LJanuary 9, 2016
Chickpea fritters, scallops, duck tongue, pig face, & confit goat belly! Squash cake also!!
Adam SNovember 14, 2016
The confit goat belly with lobster was my favorite dish. Everything we tried was fantastic:-)
MayeeJanuary 3, 2015
Goat empanadas and Grilled octopus were the most memorable items. Yummeh! Sea bass with mole was way too salty and the mole overpowered the fish/rest of the dish.
AlisonAugust 16, 2010
Try the bread to start. The Cauliflower was a great savory veggie option! The crisp with pork belly, and the scallops, were great seafood selections. And the goat pizza was good too..
Gina Santosuosso-HusseyJanuary 13, 2014
AMAZING!! Ordered two items from each food category. Each bite was brought a new flavor!!
Phil KatzJanuary 7, 2015
An all around phenomenal meal. Goat empanadas are to die for.
Heather DumfordJuly 16, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Justin is the best bartender in Chicago...try the halibut with almond purée and don't leave without eating the sugo
Shirley LiuNovember 7, 2016
Definitely try the pork shank, green beans, escargot ravioli, bread and spreads, and pig face.
Rosie AtkinsonApril 20, 2014
Veggies are to die for: never thought cauliflower or green beans could change my life, but here anything is possible.
Staci StarksJanuary 12, 2012
One of the best and most interesting meals I've had. The Ham Frites & Green Beans were amazing! If you're feeling adventurous, try the Pig Face.
Time Out ChicagoDecember 6, 2011
Try the chocolate bouchon from our 100 Best list: Stephanie Izard successfully incorporates foie gras as a decadent marshmallow “fluff” alongside a moist chocolate cake.
Rachel RusnakJanuary 13, 2012
Pretty amazing, especially when you come with the person who is dating the executive producer of Top Chef. A very memorable experience, not to mention exceptional food!
Tom FortierSeptember 19, 2011
Sit at the bar and chat with the bartenders for their recommendations. But expect both a wait and an aggressive crowd also waiting for bar seats. It's worth the wait though! Read more
Matthew TaubApril 15, 2015
Unbelievably good! One of the best places in Chicago. Small plates so be prepared to share.
AdrianaJuly 8, 2015
Loved it! Multigrain bread, goat belly, cauliflower.
Natalya LisaJanuary 20, 2015
Be ready to share a table with others you don't know. You will need to wait a little longer for a table of just your party

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