Girl & the Goat is a must go in Chicago. Between the reputation, the awards, and the fame of chef…read moreStephanie Izard, my expectations were high. I made this reservation more than a month in advance and was genuinely excited when I finally snagged a table. Thankfully, the meal delivered. The space itself is exactly what I hoped for--minimal, chic, and effortlessly cool. Nothing feels overdesigned or trendy for the sake of being trendy. The menu is also refreshingly approachable. It's creative without being overwhelming, and there's enough variety that everyone can find something they'll love. Before I even get into the food, I have to give a huge shoutout to our server, Kona. She was absolutely incredible and deserves a raise. Attentive without hovering, knowledgeable without being pretentious, and genuinely invested in making sure we had a great experience. Service like that elevates an entire meal. The drinks were fantastic too. Strong, well-balanced, and with enough variety that there's truly something for everyone. I had both a Manhattan and an Old Fashioned, and neither disappointed. The Manhattan was bold and spirit-forward, while the Old Fashioned was exactly what I wanted--strong, slightly sweet, and the perfect companion to dessert. To start, we ordered the Pita & Dips, and thank goodness we did. The pita itself is enormous, warm, and beautifully prepared. The dips were fresh, vibrant, and packed with flavor. It's one of those dishes that seems simple on paper but ends up being one of the most satisfying things on the table. The famous Green Beans absolutely lived up to the hype. Kona came by and suggested pairing them with the halibut, which is exactly the kind of thoughtful service that makes a difference. She didn't have to do that, but she did, and she was right. The green beans were incredible--crunchy, savory, addictive, and somehow far more exciting than green beans have any right to be. I'd honestly come back just for this dish. The Pan-Roasted Halibut was another standout. Fresh, flavorful, and beautifully balanced. The acidity cut through the richness of the fish while the subtle sweetness tied everything together. It felt bright and refined without losing comfort-factor. The Goat Empanadas were exactly what fried food should be. Crispy, flavorful, and impossible to stop eating. Sometimes restaurants try to overcomplicate things, but this dish succeeded because it simply executed the fundamentals perfectly. Then came the Roasted Pig Face, which might have been the most fun dish of the night. Mixing everything together transformed the plate into something completely different from its individual parts. The textures were fantastic, and the potatoes added an element I wasn't expecting but thoroughly enjoyed. It's playful, creative, and a perfect example of why Girl & the Goat became famous in the first place. And then dessert happened. We ordered the Popcorn Situation, and I now understand why people talk about it. The combination of sweetness, saltiness, creaminess, and crunch somehow works perfectly. That cake, the cheese component, the salty notes - everything came together in a way that sounds unusual on paper but tastes absolutely incredible. Overall, Girl & the Goat lives up to its hype. I'll 100% be back

Love that they have a vegan menu! We sat outside on a sunny day. There was plenty of indoor and…read moreoutdoor seating. Service was great. As a group of 3, we ordered both vegan and non vegan dishes. For the chickpea fritters, they were able to make a half portion vegan and the other half as is. My friends ordered the chicken skewers and goat empanadas and loved them! I got the maitake mushroom dish. The mushrooms were very flavorful and paired well with the wrap and fresh strawberry cucumber salad. My favorite part was the vegan dessert "vacation, please!" - pineapple cake with passion fruit sorbet

Absolutely fantastic! I got the tiki masala and I can't stop talking about it! Truly one of my…read morefavorite dishes I've ever had. The flavor is incredible. 10/10!

One of the best meals I've had in Chicago. My friend and I shared the chilli vegetarian momos the…read morevegetarian thali, with an added bhatura. The portion sizes were large and more than enough to feed two ravenous diners! We dined in, and the restaurant was unassuming but spotless. The service was fantastic, and our waiter brought us delicious complimentary gulab jamuns. The service and ambience added to the experience. Highly recommend!

The best Kushari in town. Tasty and flavorful plus service was fast and the waitress was…read more excellent. Kushiro is An authentic mix of noodles sautéed in a special red sauce over rice with lentils and topped with crispy fried onion . Served with extra green citrus sause mix and hot sauce. Delicious. You'll feel in Cairo w/ the music and ambience.

Food was great the people were great you have to try the Baba ghanoush. Never had it before but omg…read morewas super tasty. God bless there business. It's worth a try

Vegan dumplings were flavorful and tasted good without sauce…read more My friends reallt enjoyed the wagyu dumplings and skewers. Only had to wait 5-10 minutes on a Saturday afternoon for table of 5.

First time in Chicago and had to go to Chinatown for dumplings!…read more My girlfriend and I put ourselves on the waitlist around 1:30PM on a Sat, ended up being a 75 min wait. We ordered the cucumber salad, lamb & coriander dumplings steamed, and the wagyu & coriander dumplings fried. Everything was delicious! The skin was thin and filling was flavorful. I was a bit confused why they don't give you spoons since there's so much juice inside the dumpling. Once you bite into it, all the juice spills out. Overall, we enjoyed our meal. Staff was friendly and efficient. Would recommend if you're in the mood for some dumplings!

The quesabirria tacos are amazing! I went again during the afternoon when it wasn't as busy and…read morethey were able to grill them instead of frying them. I recommend getting both. The crunch is really nice but the regular grilled corn tortillas feel much healthier. The chicken pastor is extremely underrated too. Extremely flavorful and I might even like it more than the birria. The staff are super nice as well. There's seating indoors and outdoors. Overall the atmosphere is really nice and food is great!

Food is excellent Service and decor not so much…read more Hard to hear person I was with It needs more comfortable chairs

The food here is great and the atmosphere is very chill and laid back. It's clear the food is fresh…read morehere and the service is top tier. Thank you for taking care of all of us. The only down side is that manager is always yelling at the employees and has an attitude. It's not how you do business bud. Hispanic/Arabic looking guy heavy set with glasses was the one so nasty with his employees. Other than that the food is great. Huge drink selection and food menu. Super sized portions that can feed you for 2 days. Get the fries. They are to die for. Thank you to the employees that were helpful. It was perfect!

I saw several TikTok vids and thought I should try it 2day. Glad I did. I love the red, black…read moreglossy decor. There was a nice lady who greeted me and took my order. I ordered the mixed platter(chicken & lamb) which was very good. I loved the fries, rice, salad, sauce. My friend ordered the steak platter which he liked. The meat tasted like gyro meat. I definitely will be back.

Chris!!! And family!!!! Our first time there was awesome…read moreand beyond!!!! We made it home safe!! Thanks for the tea recommendation. The fabulous food , and drink will have us coming back! Phil and Isaac (Cincinnati )

I had the Beef Doner Wrap and the Lahmacun oven special. To be honest, I've tried much better…read moreplaces for wraps and pide. The wrap was extremely dry and hard to enjoy, and the meat had a strange smell. We ordered beef, but it had a very strong lamb smell and taste for some reason. The pide was also disappointing. Even though it had parsley inside, it lacked flavor. It mostly tasted like bread with a bit of tomato paste. Considering the high prices, it's definitely overpriced for the quality. Very disappointing experience overall. PS: But service is amazing. Thank you for our waitress for the best service.

ordered the lava roll, chicken ramen, and bai ramen. I've never been able find halal ramen anywhere…read moreso this was a treat. Really flavorful and great service!!

From the owner: At BAI we blend the best of asian and mediterranean cuisine with a unique twist—all our dishes are…read morehalal! Welcome in our restaurant and try out our signature menu!

Discovered this gem last weekend when sis and bff visited. We've been known to take wing tours and…read morethis place rose to the top! Garlic buffalo, Gambino buffalo & Jerk mild rub - AMAZING!! Sis got the Loaded Sriracha fries as well, holy smokes were they good! Wings were crispy & saucy accordingly. Place is small & the music on the tv was wierd... old Brittany Spears and Justin Bieber playing loudly was our only side-eye. Don't let that stop you!

Yummy! Finally had the chance to stop here after hearing about how great the wings are from…read moremultiple people. No disappointments here - the wings are amongst the best in the city. I went with the lunch special (as recommended by the super friendly person at the register). This was deal was a bargain - 12 wings, fries and a soda all for under $20. I terms of flavors, I went with the Al Capone and Lemon Pepper rub. Both were excellent and would highly recommend the Al Capone. Can see why this is their recommended sauce. Unique, creamy and full of flavor. Will definitely be back!

My boyfriend and I really enjoyed this lovely café! He recommended that I try the syrniki (the…read moreRussian/Ukrainian cheese pancakes), and we also ordered the cream cheese & garlic donut, Napoleon cake, a "Bumble" (orange juice + espresso), and a pistachio latte. Everything was delicious! I especially loved the cream cheese & garlic donut -- perfectly baked on the outside and filled with garlic-flavored cream cheese. So savory and satisfying! We enjoyed both the food and the drinks, and we were able to get some work done here as well. I'd love to revisit this amazing place to try more of their cultural dishes!

It is a cute little bakery with good but limited options for breakfast…read more Their coffee is amazing.. strong with a creamy texture. The Honey cake is amazingly delicious. A must try!! We got the 8 inch cake home as well for the birthday party. Service is good as well.