Girl & The Goat
Melissa Ribeiro · 204 Google reviewsGirl & The Goat — high-caliber american in West Loop. Order the Green Beans. Built for a slow, quiet evening. Jisoo Choi: "The star of the evening was the crispy pork shank, served with a stunning blend of fresh accompaniments" [$$$]
What 8,037 diners keep saying
What 8,037 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“We were lucky enough to snag a spot at The Tiniest Goat, the chefs counter. Highly recommend!! Great dishes, wonderful service, and a wonderful view of the action of the kitchen. Worth every penny!”
“Exceptional and very creative small plates. Truly the best meal I have had in months. Both the Hamachi poke and Chili-sechuan bast bass were incredible! Outstanding service with quality recommendations. Really good cocktails, as well. My only knock on this place is that it is a bit loud. Highly recommended, overall - don’t miss this place!”
“Cenar en Girl & The Goat fue una de las mejores experiencias gastronómicas en Chicago. El restaurante tiene un ambiente vibrante y moderno, ideal para una cena con amigos o una ocasión especial. La energía en el lugar se siente desde que entras y el diseño interior le da un toque único y acogedor a la vez. La comida es excepcional. Cada platillo que probamos estaba lleno de sabor, con combinaciones creativas y bien equilibradas. Los ingredientes se sienten frescos y de alta calidad, y la presentación de los platos es muy cuidada. El concepto de menú compartido funciona muy bien aquí: permite probar varias cosas diferentes y disfrutar de una variedad de sabores en una sola comida. El servicio también fue excelente: el personal es atento, conoce el menú a fondo y puede sugerir combinaciones que realmente valen la pena. Las bebidas complementan muy bien la comida y ayudan a redondear la experiencia. En general, Girl & The Goat es un lugar que cualquier amante de la buena cocina debe visitar si está en Chicago. Tiene personalidad, sabor y un estilo propio que lo hace memorable. 🍽️✨”
“Made reservations to come here for a date night. We were lucky to get a table same day on a Friday. They were still busy during our late seating. It was restaurant week so we actually had a choice of prix fixe menu but decided to order from the main menu instead. For once we didn't have an issue selecting our entrees, we basically knew what we wanted. Or at least thought we did until they brought out the pork shank for the table next to us. Ended up with that instead of the goat, with the flank steak, pita bread plate and green beans. Everything was amazing. The pita bread, and dip had us scraping the bowls. Giant delicious green beans that were still tender. The flank steak was disappointing only in how little you got. I was eating the chimichurri and citrus by itself. The pork shank stole the show from the start. It was everything I wanted it to be. The mustard and pickled slaws paired perfectly with the pork. I was gnawing on the bone like a caveman when we were done. Service was excellent, although I had trouble hearing due to the level of background noise. It didn't hinder my dining experience.”
“Incredible experience. Every dish was delicious. Sautéed green beans are a must. Service was excellent.”
“When I found out I was coming to Chicago for the week, the first thing I did was book a reservation for The Girl and the Goat! It did not disappoint! It was probably one of the best meals I’ve had in a long time! The restaurant had great atmosphere! The Goat Fashioned was a fantastic drink. I ended up getting four plates, the Chickpea Fritters, Hamachi Poke, Roasted Pig Face, and the Goat Empanadas. They were all amazing and very unique, I would have a hard time picking a favorite. This is a place you must visit if you are in Chicago area, but make sure you make your reservations ahead of time!”
“I am in love with this place. Every dish was delicious. They work magic in that kitchen. Best food ever. Best espresso martini I have ever had.”
“When we arrived at Girl & the Goat, we were initially seated at a table that was extremely cramped, despite there being plenty of open tables available. We were moved to a different table, which we appreciated, but it was still kind of ridiculous that we were placed there in the first place, that table honestly shouldn’t exist. The food, however, was absolutely phenomenal. We ordered the goat empanadas, curry fried pork belly, confit goat belly, and the roasted pig face. Every dish was savory, sweet, and incredibly well balanced. Four plates for two people was the perfect amount of food, and we left completely satisfied. The drinks were also excellent. It was a great birthday dinner”
“This was my first time dining at Girl&the Goat thanks to restaurant week. Our server was very attentive, and chicken skewers were cooked to perfection. My friend really loved the food in general and rated it among the best food she’s had in Chicago.”
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