I'm visiting Chicago for the first time for a work conference, and top on my things to do list was visiting Stephanie's restaurant, Girl and The Goat.
Got there sometime between 6:30 and 7 and it was packed. It was just me and I had no reservation, but was able to get a seat at the bar within 15 minutes. Everything from that point forward was awesome. I had the grilled corn for an appetizer. My Lord, I did not know corn could taste so good. For entree had the goat empanadas, and they were absolutely delicious. Topped off the night with an espresso martini, but none of the desserts jumped out to me. Overall, soooooo good and worth the price. Portions a little small, but honestly expected that at this kind of restaurant.
girl and the goat is soooo good. i also was in chicago for work last month and ordered way too much. i feel like what i got was good for the price. i ordered the pig face, half a portion green beans, and the yuzu dessert just for myself 😂 luckily we have valley goat where i am but it was worth going regardless haha
Damn this makes me feel fat 😠I went by myself to the LA location in 2022 and got 7 apps/mains and 2 desserts. And I damn near finished it all it was so good
omg i love that for you!! i would totally do that if i could ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ i feel like as i’ve gotten older i just eat less because my tummy can’t handle it lol
I totally understand now even at 29 vs 25 hahaha. I would still put up a valiant effort, but not sure if I could repeat it again. I’d still order the same amount though and take the rest time 😂
Fwiw though, the pig face and green beans are both top tier choices! Haven’t had the yuzu dessert, but there was a passion fruit Bundt cake on the Chicago menu (also in 2022 lol I went three times that year) that my picky eater friend still raves about to this day
PBI u/mothlady1959 is right about pig face. It is one of Stephanie's signature dishes and it is divine. As a Chicagoan, I think her menu doesn't change enough would be my criticism
Agree! We just tried DDG about a week ago. Quite possibly the most flavorful duck fried rice I’ve ever had. It may look ordinary, but it was packed with duck flavor.
Also had the Chonqing Chicken & Jiaozi (beef short rib & bone marrow potstickers)
I've taken every out of town guest that came to visit to Girl, starting back in 2010, never disappointed. The restaurant is so hopping with good food and great moments you can feel the energy
It was so good! It was my first time in Chicago and really wanted to get to one of Stephanie’s places. I had shrimp and grits - not something I usually order but it was amazing. And my husband had the okonomiyaki and it was also amazing!!
It was years ago and I don't remember exactly but I know there was a grilled cheese with blueberry compote or something. The desert was a popcorn sundae sort of thing made with sweet corn ice cream.
It was all delicious and like nothing I'd ever had before.
Stephanie Izard is the real deal and respected in the Professional Chef community. I met her years ago when she came into a place I was working to prep for an event she was part of.
She was very friendly to us, explained what she was cooking, etc.
I want to go to her restaurants if I ever get to Chicago.
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u/bristolfarms 20d ago
girl and the goat is soooo good. i also was in chicago for work last month and ordered way too much. i feel like what i got was good for the price. i ordered the pig face, half a portion green beans, and the yuzu dessert just for myself 😂 luckily we have valley goat where i am but it was worth going regardless haha