Girl & The Goat

Came to Girl & the Goat for the first time a week ago with my boyfriend and had a great time! Our expectations were super high as I’d been hearing about this restaurant for years. When we first came in the host tried to seat us at a tinyyy table sandwiched between two sets of couples on each side, all sharing one long bench. I asked if there was anything else and we ended up sharing a large table with another group that was already eating. I found this a little strange given the exclusivity of the reservation process and that the entire front part of the restaurant is taken up by an enormous sectional couch which they called “the lounge.” Why do you need a lounge if you can’t comfortably seat your reservations? The food, drinks, and service however, were fantastic. Our server was super friendly and engaging! For 2 people, 5 dishes is plenty (which is what our server said). 4 if you’re getting the pork shank, which you absolutely should. Everything was super creative with innovative flavor combinations. I also loved that the restaurant is tapas style (although the plates were much bigger than traditional tapas), because it allows you to try more of the menu without breaking the bank. Don’t skip: the pork shank, the green beans, the olive bread with feta

Second time going and the food still tastes delicious. We ordered the green beans which were flavorful and a great side for any meal. The grilled skirt steak is fulfilling to your taste buds but be mindful that it is a small portion. The pork shank was the best part of the meal, I recommend it to anyone that decides to come here. The presentation of the Glazed Pork Shank as well as all the flavors leaves your mouth watery. The drinks here are phenomenal, I ordered the mezcal and was happy with it's flavor. I recommend anyone to come eat at Girl & The Goat and enjoy the Unique Experience.

The pork shank, green beans, and the popcorn ice cream dessert were my favorite items, although all the food (we tried 8 plates and had our dessert) was very good! The goat belly wasn't worth the price, but everything else was fairly priced for the quality and flavor. The dessert is a must! Unbelievable! G and the G is definitely worth the visit! Thank you to Katie for the signed cookbooks! They made our visit even more special and memorable!

I don’t really get why the restaurant is so booked. I like how they made the sauces for a majority of the dishes, it’s really refreshing and unique, but sometimes the flavor of the meat doesn’t match with the flavor of the sauce, and the meat’s own taste doesn’t really come through in some dishes. They don’t really get rid of the meat stink (which is something some people like, so I’m not saying it’s bad, but it’s something to know if you don’t like meat stink). I love the halibut! The pig face tastes just like pork. The chops’ sauce is too heavy. The lights are dim and the decor is nice, but it’s too noisy if you want to go on a nice date. The seating isn’t very private and while I’m pretty thin, i had to squeeze my butt between my table and the other just to get out, which cannot have been a great experience for my neighbors. They did have some space up front which could’ve been used for some seating spaces. Taking one star off mainly for the seating. The host and server were friendly and chill. Overall, I think it’s a good place to try out new things, but not suitable for a “romantic” date or if you’re picky about food.