Ресторан · Chicago · ⭐ 9.5/10 · 7880 reviews · $$$ · updated: 2026-06-30 19:39:22
Address: 809 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
Girl & The Goat: Where Chicago’s Bold-Flavor Era Began
Few restaurants get to say they changed a city’s palate. When Stephanie Izard fired up her wood oven on Randolph Street in 2010, the West Loop was still a warehouse district — today it is America’s most famous Restaurant Row, and this dining room remains its beating heart. The cooking is what it always was: loud, global, umami-soaked and built for sharing.
The Chef
Izard became the first woman to win Bravo’s Top Chef, then parlayed the title into this flagship with Boka Restaurant Group. The accolades kept coming: a James Beard Award for Best Chef: Great Lakes in 2013, and Saveur magazine crowning it America’s best new restaurant. She has since spun off Little Goat and Duck Duck Goat, but this is the mothership.
What to Order
The wood-oven-roasted pig face — crispy head-meat patties under a sunny egg with tamarind and cilantro — is the dish people fly in for. The sauteed green beans in fish-sauce vinaigrette with cashews have converted a generation of vegetable skeptics. Add the sticky glazed pork shank and whatever goat dish is on the ever-rotating menu, because the name is not just branding.
The Space
Design firm 555 International torched cedar planks by hand for the walls, and Izard calls the result “rustic with a bit of badass.” A thirty-foot open kitchen with a wood-burning oven runs the length of the room, the counter seats put you right at the pass, and the noise level is a rolling, happy roar.
Who It’s For
Food travelers ticking off a bucket-list table, groups who order everything and pass plates until they are all sauce-stained and happy, and Top Chef fans hoping to spot Izard on the line.
Good to Know
How far ahead should I book? Weeks, ideally — though same-day tables pop up online and the bar holds seats for walk-ins.
What is The Tiniest Goat? A chef’s-counter prix fixe experience with a front-row seat to the kitchen.
Is it vegetarian-friendly? Surprisingly yes — the vegetable dishes are some of the menu’s biggest stars.
Is there brunch? Sunday only, late morning to early afternoon.
Lunch on weekdays? No — dinner nightly from late afternoon, so plan accordingly.
Opening hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 16:30–22:00 |
| Tuesday | 16:30–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 16:30–22:00 |
| Thursday | 16:30–22:00 |
| Friday | 16:30–23:00 |
| Saturday | 16:30–23:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00–14:00, 16:30–22:00 |
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My group and I had an incredible experience visiting Girl & The Goat in Chicago. From the moment we arrived, everything was exceptional. The atmosphere is bright, stylish and perfect for a night out with friends, family…
An unforgettable dining experience in the West Loop! We really loved the bold experiments and flavour combinations on the menu. The dishes were incredibly tasty, especially the wood-fired roasted pig face and the goat li…
After hearing so much about Girl & The Goat, I finally made it there! It's wonderful that a restaurant as amazing as this keeps innovating and serving wonderful food for over 15 years. No surprise other restaurateurs fol…
When I found out I was coming to Chicago for a week, the first thing I did was book a table at Girl & The Goat! It didn't disappoint! It was probably one of the best meals I've had in a long time! The restaurant had a wo…
I've adored Girl & The Goat since my very first visit for my birthday six years ago. I loved it so much that every March for the last three years I brought all my colleagues from San Francisco there. I loved it so much t…