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Girl & The Goat
New American Restaurant and Gastropub$$$$
West Town, Chicago
This New American restaurant is famous for their seafood. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"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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Staci StarksJanuary 12, 2012One 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, 2011Try the chocolate bouchon from our 100 Best list: Stephanie Izard successfully incorporates foie gras as a decadent marshmallow “fluff” alongside a moist chocolate cake.
Korie EhemannSeptember 17, 2012If you don't get the pig face, you're doing it wrong. Absolutely amazing food. And they make lemon cello in house and it's great.
Jack VanOverloopJanuary 5, 2020Everything we ate was fantastic. Especially loved the pig face and the green beans- Algonquin Square Apartment HomesFebruary 17, 2015If you are going to The Girl and the Goat don't leave without the grilled baby octopus, it will change your life!
melissa rOctober 24, 2013Get as much as you can! Goat empanadas, scallops, shrimp, octopus and pig face. All are a must!
Thurgood CoatsMay 30, 2016Just get the cauliflower and thank me later. Also every cocktail is amazing.
David HoltzAugust 6, 2016Go in late at night and you can sit without a reservation. The cauliflower is awesome!
Everything tastes amazing! Confit Pork Belly and Pork Shank never disappoint .
AnthonySeptember 12, 2012Try the Wagyu Tartare - Unbelievable. Mouth-gasmic. Smoked Uni, Summer Apples, Shitake. Can't say love enough. A must have.
AP OrlebekeDecember 27, 2012Gotta get dem peppers! Super delicious on their own, but they cover them in cheese which makes them all the more delicious!
Great Food in a great space. Bring friends so it's easier to share
Jenny AguirreMarch 19, 2013No reservations? Get there by 4:30 and sit by the bar for dinner and drinks. You won't regret it! Food is amazing.
Danielle McNallyJune 7, 2012Skip wine and go for the hand-crafted cocktails - I loved the Double Standard and Agave Fleur. The menu is like a taste-bud playground.
Aaron RanfJuly 17, 2012Waiting for a table? Go with the Double Standard cocktail. Its super crispy and lemony. Perfect for a sweaty summer night!
Lisa WangAugust 6, 2013Roasted cauliflower is PHENOMENAL and everything else I tried (octopus, beet salad, bread, pig face, scallops)
Lauren JSeptember 3, 2015The halibut and the pork are out of control. Order two of each and skip the wood fired oysters.
Crain's Chicago BusinessAugust 20, 2010Think you'll never get a reservation at Girl and the Goat before, say, the state balances its budget? Take the after-work bar and lounge route instead for a chance to try “Top Chef” winner Stephanie I Read more- Sharon CostabileNovember 5, 2014Kohlrabi salad is to die for! Months to get in but well worth the visit, need one in naperville!
Penny RossNovember 21, 2010Who would have thought pig face tasted Sooooo good? One of the many surprisingly delicious ingredients dished up. Amazing ribs too- earn your free wet wipes by eating them with your fingers!
AFAR MediaAugust 4, 2014Stephanie Izard first drew crowds cooking dishes like roasted pig face at Girl & the Goat. Read more
KarenJune 24, 2011You can't go wrong with the grilled pork ribs...and if it's on the menu get the confit goat belly. You'll thank me later!
Sarah PrimusOctober 19, 2012Wow! The scallops are amazing and so is the white fish! Actually...everything is good, you can't go wrong!
Sharon TsaoNovember 23, 2015Very good value! The broccoli was a decent size, and the chicken was oh-soo-good
TopshopJune 19, 2012Not only is this a great place for people watching but their goat's milk cheesecake has to be one of the best cheesecakes ever! Trust us...- AFAR MediaAugust 4, 2014
CJ ToscanoApril 28, 2013Girl and the Goat is a 3 month waiting list for a table but they have 5 independent unisex bathrooms so you can poop in bliss.
Augie AugustynekDecember 23, 2019Wood Fired Whole Branzino, braised pork shank, the mussels, the escargot.
Eylul SavasFebruary 19, 2014Don't die before trying bittersweet chocolate cake with shiitake caramel gelato. That's all I can say. You'll need a cigarette after.
Open Air PublishingApril 16, 2012"Chef Stephanie Izard's Bacon Creme Brulee is a must order. Tip: the recipe is featured in "The Better Bacon Book" for iPads. http://bit.ly/foursq_bacon"
Sruts SamMarch 1, 2013Make reservations, if you can; try the braised pork shank; good for parties of 2-4 for decent portions of every dish you order.
Scot WheelerSeptember 1, 2015Meh. I probably should have tried the burger. Good food that seems to use every part of the duck, but you have to enjoy eating in a crowded closet to really love this spot.
Jeff BaileyJanuary 27, 2016Literally everything is good. Order one of everything. You can't go wrong...
Benjamin DoyleMarch 25, 2015offbeat food options. I had pig face - does not disappoint. think of tender fatty pork.
Alexander CasanovaJuly 6, 2015Everything is good here. What stood out was the pork shank and halibut.
Linda DSeptember 7, 2012The place lives up to culinary hype. The cauliflower, quinoa ravioli, scallops and wagyu tartare were amazing.
flavvio13 🇧🇷🍴🇧🇷February 28, 2013Bourbon Apples Cranberry Miso Marcona Almond Maple Fat Gelato. TV SHOW - BEST THING I EVER ATE.
Items on the menu shift often (pizza changes every few weeks). Sugo was incredible, Brussel Sprouts were great too.
Jake CohenJuly 14, 2015Pig face. Octopus. Veggies. Everything was really good. Make your reservation now.
GenoFebruary 18, 2014You can BYOB for a $25 corkage fee, max two bottles of wine. Most wines on the menu are $50 and up.
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"Adorable patio and awesome sweet potato fries. Great for vegetarians"
Steph - 9.2
"This was my first time trying dates! You've got to try them. Simply amazing!"
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