Duck Duck Goat Reviews

My son wanted to try this Asian restaurant. Noisy, pushy service, crowd seemed to relish in their ability to get a reservation. Our server, BEAU WAS VERY GOOD. That was the last good thing. Our soup was ordered at 7:38. At 8:00 it had not come. It was served cold and sent back. We were given a complimentary pickle dish, then charged for it. Main courses came. The soft shell crab was so drenched in seasonings no flavor of crab. The beef with broccoli came cold. All of the flavors were unique, but certainly not what I would call good. I have traveled to both Chinas. The food here was not authentic as represented. Somewhat pricey. Don’t mind paying big bucks but al least give me my moneys worth.

Service was excellent, we were six so if the order had 4 pieces, they just charged 2 extras and everyone was able to taste it. There is no bad thing to order, we ordered 9 dishes and all were delicious. A must go. Only regret, we did not reserve the duck so there was none available, best time will definitely order the duck!

This highly recommended restaurant has 30 dishes with one recipe - deep fried crap. Chicken, goat, port, cardboard - it's all the same. Just dripping in fat, then deep friend, and served - late. We had 7 different selections - surely at least one of them would have something that was not dripping in grease? Not a chance. Service is chaotic and disorganized and surely.

Get there with a reservation, or early because it does get packed. We were squeezed between two tables, so when you reserve do make sure you get a table with seats that have a back for you to lean back. The place is very rarely decorated which makes it unique, food was very good.....we did not like the hunan crispy chicken because it was made with dark meat and had a lot of fat, which is needed to make it crispy. We expected something different. The rest was delicious. The veggie fried rice was the most amazing rice.The mango coconut cloud (dessert) was so unexpectedly amazing, from view it does not as delicious as it tasted.

We shared a wide variety of dishes and found all to be excellent. The service was terrific! The wines were great!

Oh my! Such a wide variety of fabulous choices. We enjoyed Squash blossoms, Peking Duck, Spinnin Bird Kick--so good we added another one for our group. Everything was excellent and not over board with the prices.

Everything was delicious. We had dim sum and a noodle dish. We were given a complimentary cucumber salad which was also delicious. This is a must when in Chicago.

My wife and I are huge fans of her restaurants, and this one does not disappoint. The bao was just as we remembered in Hong Kong and the atmosphere was so cool. Our highlight dinner of the weekend!

I haven't been to Girl and the Goat recently but wanted to try her twist on Asian. At dinner, my husband had inquired about the hot and sour soup and was informed by our waiter, Johnathan, of the prep and ingredients. However, my hubby wasn't a big fan of the dish ( or most of the meal) and they took it off the bill! We were grateful and I was surprised as that is not what we were expecting. I loved the scallion pancakes and the slaw. We had steamed dumplings which were a bit soggy although had a good flavor when adding the sauce. We thought the portions were small. There wasn't really enough char su for me to try from the entree and we were only four people. It was a Sunday and we got street parking . I'd guess it would be very tricky to park there on a weekend.

The atmosphere is loud and full of energy. We went w 6 people and it was perfect as it offered more chance to try many items on the menu. Cocktails are fun (killer whale was my fave). The shishito pepper preparation is the best I’ve had. Everything we had was tasty. The scallion pancakes and the mu shu were standouts. The whole roasted branzino was impressive and delicious. They are happy to adapt the appetizers to fit the number in your group. I’ll return next time I’m in Chicago and will recommend this to friends.

This restaurant serves very creative asian dishes, mostly as small plates. Our party of three ordered about 11 dishes and we were stuffed at the end. My favorite was the BBQ spare ribs, but their version of drunken noodles was right up there too. A lot of fun. Highly recommended!

Great food and service. Wonderful flavors and I do enjoy the sharing plates that arrive to the table throughout the meal. We tried a variety of dumplings and the octopus salad were amazing. The Sichuan chicken was good but i would not order it again- deep fried and a little one note. The restaurant is very loud and crowded. Tables are jammed together much in a communal style which makes conversation difficult and privacy impossible. There is not even enough room between tables to take off your coat. Worth a visit for the food and service but I have a difficult time saying it will be a regular go-to place due to setting/ambiance.

Had 9pm reservations. Showed up early. Place was packed. Manager hooked us up with drinks while standing near the bar. The table we were standing near opened up. Rather than making us wait, they said “here you go. Table is ready”. So we got to sit right near where we were drinking as we had been joking with manager that we should get that particular table. Appetizers were fantastic. The entrees were really good. Drinks were tasty. We’ve also eaten at Girl and the Goat. DDG seems more laid back and the crowd not as pretentious as G&G. Both are worth the trip.

Three of us went because we were exploring Chicago and wanted to check out the West Loop before we left. When we got there it was busy and we hadn't booked ahead so told we could sit at the bar if there was room. Luckily there was because this had some of the best food I've ever eaten. The drinks list was great, nothing was a problem for our waiter who was also making drinks behind the bar and everything came out quickly. If I lived in Chicago I would go back every weekend

This is an asian tapas place, with small shareable dishes. Food is good, service exceptional, and a great busy buzz to the venue.

We had a terrific dinner! Spicy, but not over the top. We were a bit early for our reservation and first enjoyed a Chinese beer at the bar. Very friendly staff. By the looks of they they do great cocktails. Our table shared the food, so we had the waiter pick some 7 different things of the menu. That was a great decision and much easier :-) The heart of duck might sound a bit scary to some, but it was to die for! The service was terrific; smiling, fast and friendly. all in all the evening felt lige great value. I'm coming back for sure 👍

Very creative adaptations of Chinese food. All we had were tasty and seemingly authentic. A busy place with good servers and bartenders. There’s a four seat bar in a separate dining area that’s perfect if you like sitting at a bar. No seat back however but a good show with the bartender.

Lively place with an upbeat atmosphere and fun food. We arrived for our dinner reservation here late on a Friday evening and the place was hopping. Even so, we greeted promptly and seated quickly. Our server was friendly, attentive and very knowledgeable about the menu. After ordering a round of the inventive cocktails, our party of three shared several small plates and an entrée – which was way more than enough food. The dishes were definitely not “authentic” but instead, rather inventive and fun. A great meal.

Admittedly, when I was coming to Chicago to visit friends, I wanted to go to one of Stephanie Izard's restaurants and booked the reservation before I even told them I was coming to town. The episode of Parts Unknown where Bourdain dines with Stephanie in the restaurant made me want to visit, so it was an easy choice. We went as a party of four and had a great experience. Service was very good and I was amazed that every person that came to the table knew about the food allergies at the table and that I received a text before the meal to ask about food allergies. I will say that the person with the food allergy felt a little like a spectacle, but he was very glad that the team was so committed to making sure he knew what was in each dish. Food ranged from good for a couple items to fabulous for most of the rest. I could eat the beef slap noodles every day. Chongqing Chicken was one of the dishes suggested for my friend with food allergies and not something I was initially interested in, but I kept finding myself going back over and over to that dish. Even the pickled cucumbers were delicious. For all the hype about the Xiao Long Bao, I thought they were good, but not amazing. We had a table full of food and all left happy. Can't wait to go back when I'm in Chicago again.

The dumplings and eggplant were edible. The green beans and chicken were way TOO SALTY. The portions are small; even the main dishes were tiny. Forget this “experimental” Asian food. There isn’t an Asian person in sight! For good reason....the food is terrible and expensive. Hours after the meal, the overwhelming taste of SALT coated our mouths. Never going back.

All the Dim Sum is quite good. Intel- Off the menu, they offer a three day smoked Goat shoulder. It is enough for four people and very interesting. Only offer 2 on weekend nights. The friendly service was spectacular!

Potions were small and a bit overpriced. Food was good, but not much of a selection of draft beer. Service was okay, bit a little on the slow side.

The place is really nice, service was OK, and the food was amazing. We were a table of 8 and had everything for sharing. Great time

I loved this place and would rate the food as good as anywhere I've eaten in the sense that it achieves exactly what it seems to set out to do. So when you get there WITHOUT a booking (like us tourists) you head to the first in first served bar seats. Interestingly there is no designated waiting area, so you do merely stand (lurk) around waiting to pounce on the first poor soul that looks remotely like moving. Was a little awkward at first, but since its the norm, only the newbies seem to feel uncomfortable. It was sufficiently uncomfortable for us to initially leave only to return because the menu looked so good. The barman who also took our food order was flippin brilliant...I wish I'd grabbed his name. But he was so excellent. Given that he (and the other staff) was/were serving drinks plus taking our orders as well as other diners - it was amazing that nothing was ever communicated as being too much trouble.. we needed extra bits, he grabbed them, a doggie bag... sorted... all the bar staff were brilliant. Also chat to the bar staff (seems obvious now but...) because they'll tell you who is just paying and how long your wait might be. But it's the food..xiao long bao was delicious, the pork bun generously filled with tasty pork, the beans were interesting... in place of shredded pork there were garlic flakes and cashew nuts. Again texture and flavour, nothing lost for the lack of meat. But the red pork belly (hongshao rou) with pancakes, pickled capsicum, chillies, cucumber, spring onion and persimmon... persimmon were quite frankly the best. The menu description does this meal NO justice whatsoever. Go to Duck Duck Goat just for this dish it is amazing. Seriously so amazing. We ended our meal with the beef slap noodles. This is where China meets Italy. A beef ragu with noodles. Under normal circumstances I'd probably have raved about this dish... but not on this review. The flavour cut across the hongshao bao such that this was a real disappointment for me. No not a disappointment... just the wrong way to finish given the meals we'd already eaten. Three of us left replete...so pleased we persisted despite the initial awkwardness of our own making.

I joined a dozen colleagues for dinner in one of the private rooms on a recent Tuesday evening. I loved that the private dining room also had a private bar, both of which had authentic, funky Asian decor. We had a tasting menu which arrived in courses throughout the evening; the spring rolls, the shishito peppers, and the dumplings were stars - all salty, rich, and delicious. I’ll be back.

Food here is very good! The atmosphere according to my wife who has been there reminds her of China. Their jiazi is nothing short of exceptional and the duck and goat spring rolls were pretty good. Ray our waiter was attentive and on point. He put in a special order for the duck. What can I say? The duck was sweet, crispy and to die for. This restaurant is on a par with restaurants in Chinatown New York!

Our family went to "Duck Duck Goat" for a birthday celebration. We ordered 8 dishes to share for 5 of us, including slap noodles with goat shoulder, octopus salad, dim sum, duck hearts & crispy Peking Duck. It was nothing short of spectacular. Everything was perfectly prepared and beautifully presented. The service was excellent despite a packed restaurant. We didn't have to wait long for each dish, and they didn't serve the dishes all at once so that we could savor each dish and enjoy conversation. It was a memorable experience.

The danger of going to a trendy place with a celebrity chef is it may not actually be all that good, especially if it is different cuisine. This place was very good. A modern take on Chinese and the food was excellent. The menu was a bit confusing in that the stuff in red were house specialties, but not necessarily hot, and vice versa. We didn't order any of the house specialties, but didn't feel like we missed out. Service came from the expected tattooed server. She recommended too much food for 2 people to eat, but there is always leftovers. The place was popular enough that we had to take a 5:30 reservation on a Monday.

The experience I had here for my fiance's birthday was even better than I had hoped for. I'm kind of a picky eater and I was a little hesitant at first to go all in on the experience, but I'm glad we did. First, when you walk into the place you're instantly transformed to a land far far away, which I've only had happen to me a few times, namely a place called "Decibel" in NYC. The service throughout the evening was spectacular. We started with the CHAR SIU BAO which I originally thought was safe and going to be the only thing I'd like all night. It was good, but then they brought out the JIAOZI and it was good too! Our favorite dish was probably the DUCK FRIED RICE, but the TWICE COOKED PORK was a very close second. The drinks were good, but the KISSED BY A ROSE was our favorite!

went here for restaurant week dinner with friends. Food is fresh and delicious. The seven course meal is a great deal for foodies during this time of the year.

Wish I could eat here every week. The scallion pancake was sublime—we almost ordered seconds. The green beans and fried rice were amazing. It’s all fabulous. Don’t miss it and reserve early

I'm an avid follower of chef Stephanie Izard and plan on eating everywhere she opens a restaurant. Duck Duck Goat is so phenomenal, my husband and I talked about how good our meal was for weeks after. The duck fried rice, duck hearts, and green beans were our favorite of the night. The atmosphere is polished but casual and the place is decorated really amazingly. There were some great touches in decor and style that really tied in the themes from Girl and the Goat (which is a must-try). If you like asian/Chinese food even in the slightest, you will absolutely love this place. If you are a foodie, you will cry with joy with each dish you try.

We had the dumpling soup seafood fried rice and pork belly. Absolutely phenomenal. Next time I’m in Chicago I will definitely go back. Everyone seemed to be enjoying their meal as well. Service was great and fast. Extremely reasonably priced for the quality of food we got. We were there on a Friday night and the place had a very good vibe.

We have visited this restaurant during restaurant week and on our own. The menu is fantastic with a great selection of new and different food. The atmosphere is wonderful and our service was fantastic. Stephanie herself was there on one of our visits expediting and took the time to talk with us and take a picture!

Had several items on the awesome menu. Our waiter suggested we share items family style to get the full experience. Everything was great. See photos. I got a serving bowl with the little goat logo that I will really enjoy using at home.

The restaurant is in a fabulous changing neighborhood, with many shops, bars and restaurants. We picked this one because of the chef and her food. The restaurant is charming, the food fabulous, but the noise level is sometimes oppressive. The staff is very well trained and responsive to your requests....even for photos of the group. The food is creative and outstanding....take your mouth on an adventure and go eat there.

OMGEEEEEE, the best Chinese food ever!!! I wish these guys would come to my hometown, Houston, TX. I would never leave the restaurant. The best way to enjoy a meal is Chinese style with a variety dishes, to try. My mouth is watering already.

A friend and I tried to get into The Girl and the Goat, but opted for Duck Duck Goat (owned by the same chef), since it was easier to make a reservation at Duck Duck Goat. The service was awesome! Our waiter did a fabulous job, and the food was phenomenal. Every single dish my group sampled was just plain delicious, from the ham sui gok (rice dumplings with goat) to the pickled cucumber to the beef slap noodles to the moo shu pork and the sichuan eggplant. So, so good!

Absolutely unbelievable! The food, drinks and service is second to none! Our server Katie was amazing! We actually considered canceling our suite at the United Center to go back for a second night in a row. We will be back in a few weeks when we are back in town. SUPER IMPRESSED!

My boyfriend surprised me and took me here for a date night and now I am obsessed! We went at night and the atmosphere was great. We had to wait for a table, but were able to get some drinks at the bar. The food was AMAZING! We tried 5 different dishes and all we great. Will definitely be back!

The restaurant has a great ambience and the food was enjoyable. We asked our waiter to give us a mix of his recommended dishes and that was the right choice. Come for the atmosphere and stay for the food....Trust in your waiter and you can’t go wrong

Loved the Atmosphere of the place and I would recommend reservations because it will take some time to get in. Not a lot of space around the Bar area to mingle and drink but the Bartenders did a good job of making drinks quick as ordered. Food for me was a mixed bad of very good and OK. We had the Peking Duck and I just think it sat there for a long time because he it tasted a little oily and had been sitting for a while. The CHONGQING CHICKEN and Beef Wonton Soup were my favorites. Valet is a must for this location.

It was a beautiful summer night and was hoping this restaurant would match up. I love the Girl and The Goat, so I had high expectations. We started with appetizers- the crab Rangoon, shrimp and peanut dumplings and the duck/goat soup dumplings. Everything came out quickly which was great, but overall flavors didn’t wow. The crab Rangoon had no crab or at least it was undetectable. The other dumplings were solid. We then had the seafood fried rice which was tasty, but skimpy on the seafood. Again, no wow factor. The pork belly was the best part of the meal, delicious. What made the visit most disappointing was our waitress. We sat outside and perhaps it just wasn’t her day because it clearly showed. Wet rag attitude, couldn’t have cared less about our experience and inattentive. The waitresses/waiters who helped her were a thousand times more pleasant. She should find a job that makes her happy, but service isn’t it. Definitely won’t head back anytime soon especially with so many great options in the area. If you’re looking for a great ambiance and mediocre Chinese food, eat inside.

We were fortunate to be able to get into Duck Duck Goat. They were fully booked but we took a chance and fortunately a table for two opened for an hour. The menu is quite exciting as it presents a different take on Asian Fusion. Our server guided us through the menu and suggested we stop at four items. He was right. We did pick four dishes and he recommended we change one to a different one as they would compliment each other better. His beer pairing also hit the mark It was a Belgian beer we were unfamiliar with. Bottom line great server, wonderful dishes, good selection of beverages and fair price tag. We certainly recommend this dining experience.

Truly some of the best tasting food I've had in a long time. We had 3 dishes from the dim sum menu and each was perfectly balanced in taste. I also had the Jade drink ($7) and worth every penny. An amazing infusion of lime, basil, cucumber with a salty kick. Try it! Our service was impeccable - friendly, competent, efficient. All moderately priced - $50 for two of us and plenty of leftovers for dinner tonight.

Very busy place. Good atmosphere. Food was ok. The goat dish hardly had any goat in it. Not sure the place is value for money for something that is well known. Wouldn't go again. Not 5hat the food was disappointing but there are better places.

Randolph street is known for great food. Please don’t use COVID as an excuse, our visits was awful. I am a guest, not your bus boy. Didn’t even sit down and the server wanted our order, talk about being rushed. When only two of us ordered alcoholic drinks, the server gave us a dirty look. Asked questions about menu and was treated like a two year old and scolded. For served like warm, small portions, high prices. NEVER AGAIN. if you want good Asian go to Ming him

We went in restaurant week and had the special multi-dish meal. Some were good and some were just not very exciting. I think the pot siticker like dish and the noodle dishes were the best, for me, but I think going back and picking a couple dishes would have made a better meal and a much more reasonably priced one. In general, we get as good food in some selected chinese restaurants for much less price. We liked her other restaurants much more

Came in after having had this restaurant on my list for quite a while, and it was so fabulous I came back again while on my trip to Chicago to try even more of the menu. Love the mix of upscale food and semi-casual environment, nailed the american chinese restaurant experience with a bit of a twist!!!!!

Went there with work friends who all said this place was great. Decor is pretty. A very young hip crowd. Had the ribs which were good not great and fatty, Peking Duck which was incredibly greasy and very expensive, and fried rice which was also very greasy. I have had all of these dishes before at other Asian restaurants and liked them very much. I think I will stick with my neighborhood Chinese restaurant and save a boat load of money. As for the hipster crowd, I can just invite my son and his friends over.

We loved this place. The food was fantastic, server was wonderful, and venue was fun without being too much. The Peking Duck was a first for some in the group and it wowed even the hardest to please eaters. So thankful we managed to get a reservation!

I think maybe I was expecting too much as the reviews are quite good. There is nothing specific to complain about, but I have had much better Dim Sum at half the price. The atmosphere is lovely and the service was efficient, but I had an emperors clothes feeling as each dish was delivered. I think maybe I am just not hip enough to appreciate this trendy take on traditional Chinese dishes.

My girlfriend and I were in town for a show and were exploring the city a bit. We stopped at Kuma's Corner for a beer, and she saw Duck Duck Goat across the street. She's a bit of a dumpling fanatic, so she started talking about going over and having a couple of soup dumplings for a small snack. We finished our beers and walked over, and was asked by the hostess if we had a reservation. Uh oh...didn't realize we needed a reservation, we just came in to have some dumplings and then leave. She told us that she'd ask her manager, then 5 minutes later sat us down at a table and said if we didn't take too long, it would be fine. We proceeded to try some dumplings, crab rangoon, and some delicious drinks, and were out of there in about 30 minutes. On our way out, she asked how the dumplings were. DELICIOUS, we told her. The truth is that she could have told us that we needed a reservation, and I wouldn't have blamed her...it was busy in there and we didn't think about calling ahead. But she didn't, and we got some of the best dim sum in our trip and had a super great start to our night. Our waitress was super attentive and suggested some good things, and the inside is absolutely gorgeous. Crab rangoon was some of the best I've ever had. This is definitely a place that I'll remember next time I'm in Chicago...but next time, I'll reserve a table!

Enjoyed the food and atmosphere. The Broccoli and Beef and Veggie Fried Rice was out of this world. If local - great option for a fun and festive dinner (restaurant interior is vibrant and whimsical) or if visiting (like me) - it's now on the list of must go to to experience one of Chicago's best chefs.

The food is not authentic but definitely a great twist and something that it should be experienced. My family and I cleaned the plates, family style serving food comes as it's cooked but the service was impeccable on our visit.

The place is mostly known for its duck and goat dishes (shocking I know). All of the dishes are served family style which means they put a plate in the middle and the food is shared amongst all attendees. We had a mix of foods including a toasted duck which you have to order quickly upon arrival since they only offer 6 of them per hour for the entire restaurant. But honestly, it’s not really worth the $60. However, the beef wonton soup we had was amazing and the goat noodle dish we had for simply off the charts good (and more reasonably priced I might add). They also have a very good selection of signature cocktails and beer with maybe a slightly more limited selection of wines. The staff was also super friendly responsive and very helpful in making our selections. Would I go there again? Heck yeah! The soup and noodles alone make it worth the experience.

I love everything about this place! It has been on my short list of places everyone loves for a long time, and I took the opportunity to go during resturant week in order to try as much as I could. The pre fix brunch menu was 6 items long and gave a wonderful representation of different items on the regular menu. The first course was crab ragoons which I have never liked anywhere else. But here, they were so flavorful and the pastry was buttery and flaky. We were off to a great start. Then the short rib and bone marrow pot stickers and the duck hearts came and WOW. If you try something unique, get the duck hearts because they are so flavorful and not overly chewy. After we had the veggie fried rice and bacon moo shoo. Again, it's amazing how much flavor they pack into each dish, nothing is over cooked, and they use so many unique ingredients like various mushrooms and lotus root! And finally we somehow still had room for sesame doughnut holes in sesame whip cream. The doughnuts were still warm and it was savory and sweet! I loved the service, all of the staff was friendly and helpful in explaining different things on our plates. 5 stars for being a resturant that offers flavorful dishes with unique ingredients and having a knowledgable staff who is kind and friendly.

Our helpful server was helpful suggesting 8 dishes for 5 people - a perfect amount. The hot and sour egg drop soup was superb. The Messy Chicken Wings were delicious.The Duck Fried Rice included a duck egg - excellent.

This place was a blast. Great service!!! Food was incredible and the cocktails were spot on. What a night! Beef Slap Noodles Short rib ragu, luobo radish - holy mackerel. Has to be one of my favourite meals of all time.

The ambience is beautiful and the food was good! We ordered the Duck Fried Rice ( which is a must), one portion was enough for two and they appreciate sharing! It tasted good if not amazing. It had good flavors and was a little on the sticky side. Should give it a try! We ordered Crab Rangoon and we loved it!! Must Try! We ordered CHONGQING CHICKEN and it was not good! Over fried chicken with a lot of spice and no flavor! It was disappointing. Do Not Order. Dessert : Mango Coconut Cloud was Heavenly!

Was very good. Got to try some new dishes will be back in again to try more new things.never thought to try dim sum for brunch. Flavorful and each one a different treat in its own right

We had a wonderful experience. We were seated immediately and our server was attentive throughout the meal. Our waitress, Nicole, walked us through the menu and made a number of recommendations about how to order and what to order. We took many of her suggestions and really enjoyed everything we got. We shared potstickers, scallion pancakes, green beans, moo shy tofu, and twice cooked pork. Well, I shared all of those things and my vegetarian wife enjoyed all of the meatless options. We were there celebrating our anniversary, which I had let the restaurant know when I made the reservation. It was our 20th anniversary. The traditional gift for 20 years is china. We went out for Chinese instead. They surprised us with a couple of special treats, which were really appreciated. All in all, it was a great experience and a delicious meal.

Great meal shared with family, Outstanding flavors mixed superbly together. Soups, rice dishes, dim som, noodles, etc. are outstanding.

What can I say about this place ... the food is out of this world .. Excellent service from the very beginning was excellent ... we arrived just as the restaurant opened ... waited about 5 minutes and were seated ... within minutes the place didn't have a seat open. The prices are moderate ... so be careful the bill will get high real fast ... If there is any down side about this place and also about its sister place the Girl and the Goat is that drinks are on the small side ... as in like kid sizes but adult prices ... I really thought they had made a mistake when they brought me one of the drinks I ordered ... I kindly asked our server that I had ordered an adult size drink not a kids drink ... I then asked for a pint glass and proceeded to put 3 drinks in one normal size glass .... so at $13-$15 a drink ... its get really expense really fast .... Now the food is meant to be shared ... and everything we ordered was just perfect and delicious .... the shihuan chicken was outstanding ... the crab ragoon were yummy .. and the ribs were perfect ... Overall great experience .. definitely coming again .... Dinner for 4 with various drinks was a $300

Excellent dinner for our first night in Chicago. Reservation required especially on weekends. Very welcome , terrace table, quick service. Let's choose the suggestions of the day with the hot oysters a real killing taste , coriander, spicy but not too much. Flat dumping really excellent. An Asian worthy of the name

When I tell you babyyyyyyyy Erin, Fernando and Enrique took care of us so well. Courteous. Professional such an amazing vibe. They made my best friend and I felt the warm and inviting in the restaurant. We almost forgot we were out. This is my new favorite place in chi town……. Thank you gentlemen for an amazing experience And making us feel welcomed in the chi……

OMG! Warning/Caution/Beware – Food Super Genius at Work! Stephanie Izard how do you do it? (We heard she did spend a couple months in China) So, to put things in perspective, we love Lotus of Siam in Las Vegas and Puesto in San Diego, but Duck Duck Goat has by far raised the bar. We have never tasted “Chinese Food” this good. The preparations were so creative and delicious we were left wondering how did she think to make these combinations and how does it taste so fantastic without using a spec of MSG. Select as many plates as you can, each one is so unique. We were a party of four, so each plate had enough quantity to ensure got all we a reasonable portion. We got eight entrees and two desserts and the total bill was $160. Very reasonable we thought. Our server Katie was excellent in recommending the best dishes. She was very attentive. Peter Allen, the manager helped make this a very special night for us. On a Tuesday night the place was packed, so indeed make a reservation well in advance. You can BYOB, but their corkage fee is $30 per bottle. Most of the dishes had a nice kick of spice.. Without hesitation, our highest recommendation. Can’t wait until we can return. Savor and enjoy!

A trendy spot that was very busy on a weekday night. The shrimp and duck soup dumplings were fantastic and very different that what I have had. They were recommended by the bartender. However, I initially wanted to try the dan dan noodles, but the spicy xian goat slap noodles were recommended. There were ok, but not that special. Noodles were overdone. Overall this is an interesting spot and I would return to try more choices, but it appears it can be hit or miss. I definitely would get the shrimp and duck soup dumplings again.

It was just ok, as far as food. It was like your favorite takeout Chinese (in fact, they seem to do a healthy Grubhub or doordash business) but just a little cleaner and less greasy. Green beans and crispy shallots were my favorite. The fried rice was very cumin-forward, which was interesting. Everything else was average. Trendy (not in a good way) part of town. Noisy, busy, congested. Very good service. Air conditioning was not effective in the front of the restaurant. Final verdict? Ok food, but not a destination-level eatery.

We had early reservations, arrived on time and were seated immediately. Staff and service was impeccable. Food suggestions were spot on and if you don't try the duck fried rice and the goat dumplings I feel sorry for you.. The specialty drinks were also delightful. We will absolutely return next visit to Chicago.

Duck Duck Goat is unique. There aren't yet a plethora of chef driven Asian restaurants. If you go and you are at all interested in Peking Duck, order it fast! There are a limited number of them available each night. The ducks are rubbed, hung, and aged for 3 days to cure the skin. The result is duck skin that is to savor. After our group had finished the duck meat, people were nibbling available sections of skin. Also don't miss the soup dumplings. Go early if possible to get the duck, and it gets very busy!

Where to start! Trendy, hip cool atmosphere in a nice part of town. It ends there. I appreciate the "spin" on different Chinese food, but this was a failure! Had 4 items in order: Started with the special of the day "PIG FACE dumplings". I love pork dumplings so was open to trying them. They delivered a thin crispy dumpling that looked quite appetizing, however tasted gamey as hell with a mushy gelatinous texture with questionable pieces of?? The plate had a mayonnaise smear on the plate which just doesn't go. They were gross. Next, veggie fried rice loaded with oil and salt. Inferior for sure. Next was veggie spring rolls. Thin dry with absolutely no filling with the occasional piece of corn, with no other veggies! Lastly, the ribs which were the best part and still average. Not super tender, and the sauce was basically hoisin sauce loaded with MSG! So being sensitive to this Chinese condiment that is poison to many, I felt like crap the rest of the day. Here is the best part. Lunch for two: $80 with no alcohol. Ignore these positive reviews and take the approach that I suffered so you don't have to!

We arrived without a reservation however a cosy two seats were made available near the bar. The floor and bar staff moved quickly to get us a cocktail and make us feel at home. The food choices were delicious and when we indicated we wanted to share a number of plates they made the plates to half orders so that we didn’t have to do it ourselves. The service and friendliness of the staff made this an super experience and we will return on our next viait.

My husband and I went to this place for lunch yesterday. The place is nicely decorated; it is clean; and has open kitchen with a stir-fry section and two other non-stir-fry sections. The servers were friendly and attentive. The food was well prepared and tasty. We ordered 4 items (small dishes to share): Xiao-Long-Bao (steamed soup dumplings), Jiao-Zi (potsticker), pickled vegetable, and shrimp with bacon. The only dish that is close to Chines dish is the pickled vegetable. Although Xiao-Long-Bao and Jiao-Zi sound like Chines dishes, they do not taste like Chinese food at all. The shrimp with bacon was tasty and nicely plated, but it did not look or taste like Chinese food at all. This restaurant claimed that they have the best Chinese food in America. I would revised their claim as "the best Chinese food for people who do not know what Chinese food taste like". If I consider this restaurant as an Asian fusion restaurant, I would give it 4 - 4.5 stars; if I consider this restaurant as a Chinese restaurant serving "the best Chinese food in America", I can only give it 3 stars as the most generous rating. By the way, the menu is in English and Chinese. Xiao-Long-Boa in Chinese is incorrectly labeled as "dragon" instead of "steamer" for "Long", both had the same pronunciation. Lack of Chinese culture awareness for a Chinese restaurant? Oh, this restaurant serves take-out food around the corner on the right side of this restaurant if you face the restaurant. Perhaps try that first. In conclusion, if you are looking for authentic Chinese food, you will be disappointed with the food at this restaurant 100%. If you like well-prepared food with a hint of Chinese food, you will be delighted.

Some people have said that Duck Duck Goat was "really authentic" others have complained that it is not authentic enough. I feel like it falls in the middle but that is a problem. The ingredients aren't completely what one would expect -- so there's generally a twist on the presentation, but the over all effect is one of a regular chinese restaurant, but with a lot of hip pretension. The environment IS really cool. We sat just outside a large room that has high ceilings and shelving that displays all kinds of Chinese Take Out containers. It's a great presentation in a room that otherwise looks like a sophisticated library. I liked everything about it, except not really the food. The grilled shishito peppers were a highlight -- definitely not a traditional item on a Chinese menu, but I wasn't looking for authenticity, more for taste and uniqueness. These were excellent. And I thought the Char Sui Ribs were also meaty and tasty and a step up from what you might get at a "normal" Chinese Restaurant. But everything else we ordered was kind of greasy (Pekan Chicken), kind of ordinary (Pork Fried Rice), kind of skimpy (Twice Cooked Pork) or kind of icky (Jiaozi -- beef and bone marrow dumplings). The dumplings are supposed to be one of their most popular items -- I was a bit revolted by the texture. It's dangerous territory when a top restaurant expands their offerings and expectations for delivery are high. But for us, on that particular evening, I would say that this was a miss.

We gave up our Girl and the Goat reservation to try this place (we’d been to G&G before-amazing!) to try something new. It was a cool atmosphere with very good service and really unique Asian style menu. The food was really good. Don’t miss the scallion pancakes. If I had to pick between G&G and DDG, I’d probably pick G&G, but I’m very happy to have been able to try DDG too. Recommend.

My husband and I booked Duck Duck Goat for a quick mid-week dinner. It MORE than met our expectations (and they were high). The ambiance was cute, the crowd vibrant and the food was excellent. We split several dishes, including the Chilly Chilly Noodles, the Duck/Goat Spring Rolls, the Hot and Sour soup and the MaPo Tofu. Each had its own character and were delicious. Their bar program is quite solid as well. I thoroughly enjoyed the Lucky Cricket. Reservations are highly recommended, even mid week.

I went to Duck Duck Goat for lunch with my wife and friends from out of town and it has been absolutely INCREDIBLE! After long contemplation, our lovely server recommended us to go for the "dim sum pre fixe" menu ($24 pp) which was highly versatile, delicious and extremely filling. There is no need for anything else (maybe apart from dessert if you feel like finishing off with on a sweet note). HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Had brunch here recently and it was absolutely stunning. The atmosphere is great, the food is in a league of its own, the staff is friendly and helpful. Highly recommend reservations for brunch or dinner.

So I’ve heard about this place, and finally got a reservation on this Trek to the Chi, Food was dead on, got the Peking duck with all the appropriate sides & sauces plus a few extras, everything was extremely tasty, Kudos out to the two receptionists, they manage the onslaught of hordes of hungry people with complete kindness and endless smiles, Lots of young beautiful couples enjoying a night out, and thankful they found a quiet table for us, three alte kakers

Service was great as was the atmosphere. Each room was different but decorated nicely. The food was a bit of a disappointment as the menu is limited and the taste just didn’t do it for us. The soup was the best thing on the menu. Otherwise, it was disappointing. Don’t know what all the hype is about. We loved Girl and the Goat, but she should stick to American. This didn’t even come close to what we were expecting.

For someone who digs the Indian ‘spicier’ version of Chinese food, Duck Duck goat didn’t disappoint at all. The dumplings, fried rice and tofu dishes were excellent. Special mention for the beans with cashew. The desserts could have been better for a Stephanie Izzard restaurant but you won’t miss it much by the end of a gratifying meal, I promise. Also full disclosure: I didn’t try the pineapple cake. And boy, that red wall paper with mirror is all things love. A must do when in Chicago coz guess what this place is both vegetarian/ vegan and kid friendly!

Ate here a few nights ago and it was a treat! The host of our group and waitress worked on the menu as dishes are served family style and they knocked it out of the park. We had these pork rolls to start that were unbelievable (for fellow Texans, they were like the best kolaches ever!). We had crab rangoons, pecan chicken, beef wonton soup, noodles with goat, duck egg fried rice, a beef and broccoli dish and they were all delicious. Final course was the Peking Duck. I’m not a big duck fan but it was good. Make sure you try the coconut drinks as they’re quite refreshing! Supposedly our reservation was made 3 months in advance so be aware of that. And they pack you in close so don’t go looking for a quiet romantic dinner. All in all I highly recommend Duck Duck Goat for a taste Asian dinner. Just don’t be afraid to try things you’ve never heard of!

Loved the casual, yet unique decore with various rooms. Good thing for those of us that enjoy quiet dining, plenty of other rooms with family friendly spaces. We were two couples that enjoyed 8 items of varying sizes and flavors, which included the roasted duck.we were ooohing and ahhhing with every bite. Absolutely loved the layers of flavor in each dish. My favorite was the pot stickers and the dumplings from the dim sum list. We agreed that the sweet and sour soup was the best. I can’t wait to return and have a bowl all to myself. The Duck was beautify served and sliced for easier sharing and was tender and tasty! We had a nice white wine as well as a local beer to accompany our meal. If you can nab a reservation, do so before it becomes impossible to get.

I grew up eating goat meat and lamb, so I'm very skeptical of restaurants that claim to serve these proteins on their menu. However, I was surprised by duck duck goat! First the duck and goat spring rolls; I could tell that it had goat meat from the flavor!!! I almost wanted to get their butcher's contact info. Then jaoizi, we had it with the chili sauce and peppers and it did not dissolve. Went into the goat belly Lo mein, I got the goat flavor and a good mix of spices, but I felt that it was s bit salty, but everyone at the table didn't think it was. They loved it. I'll be back.

Wonderful place to celebrate your 71 birthday. Warm, inviting, busy, casual, dressy all rolled into one spot. Don't miss the Duck or the Duck fried rice. Interesting menu, good pricing, competent and friendly service. An "old goat" like me really enjoyed himself!

Wonderful food! I recommend going a tad outside your comfort zone and try the Duck Hearts. Sounds scary, I know, but we were all pleasantly surprised and loved them! If you were to try them without knowing what they were at first, they taste like marinated steak. To round out your meal, the Almond Tofu dessert is spectacular as well. Creamy, nutty, and a bit of sweetness. Delish!

What a great experience! We didn't know what to try first. Our crew suggested their favorites, and wouldn't you know it, it was DELICIOUS! EVERYTHING! Gyoza, green beans, the slap noodles with goat(?) hot tea You can't go wrong with any choice. But DO make it a point to dine at this fantastic restuarant!

Met two other couples here for a Sunday night dinner - make sure you make a reservation! The place was hopping, and for good reason. The food is absolutely delicious. Be prepare to eat family style - that’s part of what makes this a fun experience. When you eat family style you get to try a lot of different things. Everything we ate was fabulous. We called ahead to ensure we would be able to try the Peking duck - I’m glad we did. It was amazing, as were the dim sum appetizers and the noodle and rice dishes we ordered to accompany the duck. Service was friendly and informative, the atmosphere is casual and unique (great decor) - a little loud, and the food seems to be a good value when sharing. I would go back if I lived in Chicago.

Great restaurant with a very good selection of small and large plates. To my taste, the plates were a bit spicy, but I like that. Service was very good with the waiter explaining to us first timers what the plates were and which were the most popular. It is a bit crowded and noisy but that goes with success. Drinks were very good and innovative. Their menu says (restated) that the food is as close as you can get to Chinese food. I would agree (having visited a few cities in China). This is definitely not "Chinese" food in the American sense but does have the flavors and spices that you might run into in China. It is also not like the standard Chinese restaurant in that the prices are definitely on the high side. Bill can easily get close to $200 for two with drinks, 20% tip, and 11% Chicago tax.

Messy, Sticky Wings Squash and Shrimp Soup Scallion Pancakes Goat Snap Noodles Mango Coconut Cloud Dan, our waiter, made all of these recommendations and they were all very good to excellent. After a morning round of golf, we went to to Duck Duck Goat starving and we had a great time. We started with a couple of their signature cocktails and dove into the soup, followed by the pancakes. The remaining dishes soon arrived and some how we had room for dessert that we shared We are keeping this on our must do again list, this time for dinner Enjoy!

Unbelievable. Every single morsel was outstanding. Portions are generous. We went are only sad we were only three and could sample just a few dishes. The lamb and the fried rice with the duck egg were simply the best I have ever eaten

Booked via open table 2 months ago. Confirmed reservation as requested through the app. Family dinner w/daughter who had been here before. Night of reservation receive message from open table app—your table is ready let us know that you are coming. Responded with #1 yes. 90 seconds later arrive at restaurant. Check in which takes minutes because the restaurant is packed and there is a line out the door. Host says “table’s not ready but should be shortly, go to the bar.” We say “ just received message that table is ready.” He says “table not ready yet.” We don’t go to the bar which turns out to be a good thing. 18 minutes later I ask about the table. This time am told by hostess “you weren’t here on time so we gave the table away. We will seat you when we can.” Argued the point. But she just kept on with “we gave your table away.” Obviously that exchange should have happened when we checked in having been told that our table was “ready.” Instead we wait for no reason. I ask when the table will be ready, answer “I don’t know.” Beyond unhelpful. Ten minutes later we are shown a high top at the end of the bar. It’s that or nothing. We leave. 30 minutes of waiting. If you give my table away tell me when I check in. The staff at the check in desk were arrogant, unhelpful and misleading. This restaurant can not support the reservations that they take. I don’t know if it’s an open table issue or a Duck Duck Goat issue but they are far too crowded and nobody is seated on time and yet while you battle the crowds at the front desk they will give away a table that you booked months ago and acknowledged seconds ago.

Great dinner in a lively and fun neighborhood. Service was very friendly and helpful, but pacing was weird. The menu gives no indication that food is “brought out when ready,” but we received one entree first (before the one appetizer we ordered), and the second entree didn’t arrive for another 15 minutes. Made for an awkward meal. The food itself (and cocktails) were delicious and portions are very good for the price. They are happy to provide boxes for leftovers as well. Ambiance is fun if not a bit dim - once you leave the entry there’s not much in the way of windows. Overall a good dinner and I would go again, though perhaps ask for outdoor seating.

It is busy here but note that you can sit at the bar without too long of a wait. We went in on a Friday night around 8:30 and were able to be seated immediately. Our bartender/served was super friendly and helpful. Based on his recs we got the jiaozi, pork fried rice and Chongqing chicken (basically nuggets of fried chicken tossed in Sichuanese spices and oil). Everything was great. The drinks were also very good. Would definitely go again.

Our group shared several items on the menu in order to sample a little of everything. My favorite was the noodles.

DDG clearly has the brand cache of its celebrity chef going for it and the ambiance / decor of the restaurant is great. Service was also very good. However as a foodie who focuses on the food, there's not much to write home about. The food at DDG is a modern twist on traditional Chinese dishes, but the food is not as good as places like Lao Sze Chuan or the like. In fact, my dining mate and I noted the dishes were often undercooked (Sichuan Eggplant), too salty (Xi'an Goat Slap Noodles), or too tangy (the Shrimp special they had that day). We also got the Chongquing Chicken which was decent, but simply none of the dishes amazed us and they come at prices 1.5x or more than what you would find in Chinatown. If you want a posh Chinese meal and don't want to leave West Loop, go here. If you want the best tasting food and without needing to hurt your wallet, go elsewhere.

Ate here on a Saturday lunch in family group of five adults and a baby. Food we ordered was fresh, innovative and served with a smile.

The place was recommended by a local friend and it didn't disappoint. We were a group of 4 and we shared several plates. The best was the whole duck which was delicious. The duck with rice and the duck egg rolls were also very good. Fun ambience and good service. This is a must go place.

Had a fun meal with a large group of adventurous business associates. Great decor and fun concept. Menu is not that unusual based on true Asian cuisine rather than Americanized Asian. So for those who have eaten in Asia or in large cities it’s not that unusual food wise. The decor is over the top, almost a Disneyfied version of Asia.

While most wouldn't list Chinese food on there list of places to eat in Chicago, this place is worth a try. It is a restaurant owned by a former America's Top Chef and blends traditional Chinese dishes with a modern spin. They also have a nice bar. Recommend making reservations as this is one of the hard to get into restaurants.

Excellent food all well prepared and interesting. We just kept ordering more dishes, We started with delicate shrimp dumplings and a cold octopus salad then moved on to Peking duck, a mixed seafood and rice dish, then manila clams in an exotic sauce.Excellent service. Good wine list. Pleasant surprise for someone who is a top chef but not Asian. Crowded as heck like her other restaurant so not the place to go for a quiet dinner which is also great.

Didn’t know Chef Izard name actually means Goat...so all her restaurants have a goat connotation. Well goat freshly grilled and eaten with like tacos whatever is good but goat can get really gamy like Elk etc. I have a incredibly expansive palate but these dishes were scented with this gaminess that I lost my appetite. I think this approach is bit gimmicky for a urban restaurant interpretation of Chinese cuisine

Visited on a Friday night. Loved the atmosphere--busy and buzzy, but we were actually able to hear each other and the service was attentive and friendly. Cocktail list is small but fun; wines on offer were a good match to the cuisine. Our riesling paired perfectly with some of the spicier food. Food is family style and once again impressed; the menu had new options since our last visit. I could drink the hoisin sauce served with the scallion pancakes. The pickled cucumbers are perfectly cooling. Goat lo mein was a winner. And the special, some oysters, was a perfect start. Fun to return and have it be just as good as the first time. Awesome!

My family ate dinner here. We have loved Izard's other places and this is our first time here. I should mention that my wife is asian-american, so there was some "uncertainty": is this a chinese restaurant or something a bit different? Anyhow, we started off with cocktails. As usual the drinks are outstanding. I had the You Dim Sum, which was like a martini. So good, I had two. For entrees we ordered 6 dishes for 3 people. Some standouts were: shrimp/peanut dumpling and beef slab noodles. Also, the pork belly was very rich and tasty, but a bit too fatty for me. In general the dishes are very well flavored, a sometimes a bit intense and rich. Again, my wife was looking for a large dish of white rice to mix the food. As all of the Goat restaurants the service was wonderful with wait staff knowledgable and busing /timing spot on.

Arrived 10 minutes before our anniversary reservation to an empty restaurant. Checked in with hostess, informed them we had one member that would be arriving 10 minutes late, and was directed to wait at the completely full bar in the middle of the dining room. After standing awkwardly out in the dining room for 15 minutes, surrounded by a sea of empty tables, I went back to the hostess stand to inquire if there was an issue with our table. I was told, quite peevishly, that 'they only sit full parties, and if we wanted to sit we would need to order food IMMEDIATELY or be asked to leave'. Fine, whatever, let your tables sit empty and leave us without drinks. We'll just stand uncomfortably in everyone's way instead. So much better. Our third arrives a couple minutes later and we are seated. Dozens of empty tables throughout the dining room, two calls confirming our reservation and our anniversary and they seat us in a room with a crying infant and where the wait staff has to constantly squeeze behind one of us to the register behind him. We sat 15 minutes before our drink and food order was taken. Drinks and food: Only memorable cocktail was the Peninsula Sling because it was covered with so many garnishes you couldn't drink it. Food: Xiao Long Bao - Good but no different than any other Dim Sum location, other than costing twice as much. Added goat not noticeable. Wood-Fired Duck Hearts - Tough, bland Beef Wonton Soup - Soup was very good, wontons were basically empty and tasteless. Pork Fried Rice - Basic fried rice at an inflated price Mapo Doufu - Texture was good, no flavor whatsoever which is a running theme here, but very disappointing for this dish as intense flavor is its usual calling card. Also, the waitress said the dish had to be served with white rice, which was an upcharge. Don't make a dish that can't stand on its own without paying for an extra side. Hongshao Rou- Braised pork belly. Can't mess that up and they didn't.

This place was fabulous! We sampled several different items and truly enjoyed our experience. I highly recommend that beef slap noodles and the seafood fried rice was top notch. They have an excellent cocktail menu, as well. The place is very busy and the tables close together but thats typical for chicago. Make reservations!

Nice ambiance and good food and service. We ordered the duck which we reserved before we arrived. The food is family style all to share. The duck was $90 which is the most expensive on the menu. Thanks to our server Moe she was a very good host and attendant.

This place is so good , we were too late for the dim sum on Sunday but the plates we got were delicious. The shrimp toast was so good , I’ve never had it before and my mouth was so happy. me and my friend were both highly impressed .

We all loved this meal -- there were 9 of us -- one of us has to eat gluten free and had a good choice here of items and they accommodated those choices no problem -- hot and sour egg drop soup a little spicy but tasty -- best pork buns I've ever had -- chicken wings and ribs both excellent -- duck hearts -- the only disappointment was vegetable fried rice which was ordinary, not really great -- but so much food! and it was all reasonably priced -- if you are looking for Asian food for brunch, make a reservation and go here!

Lots of fun in a group especially celebrating. great menu with a different twist. lots of interesting choices...try something unusual we did and were NOT sorry.

Cute space which reminded me of tiki bar meets Asian lounge. The food was fantastic! Best surprise of the night - I love fried duck tongues!

My husband and I decided to go after reading the reviews and hearing from friends it was the place to go for upscale Chinese. Wow was everyone wrong in our opinion. Service was terrible, food had zero flavor, it all came out at once so food was getting cold before we could get to it. Neither my husband or I cared for it at all. Maybe we just hit on an off day, but I’ve had better Chinese at 1/4 of the ridiculous prices.

Excellent selections that are prepared to perfection. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Busy but not too loud. Would definitely recommend for a divers dining choice while visiting Chicago

Absolutely fantastic dinner at Duck Duck Goat! The xiao long bao (soup dumplings) and duck were our favorite. We also got the wood fired bbq ribs, crab rangoons, and xi’an goat slap noodles. The rangoons were our least favorite, but were still good. I definitely recommend trying something with goat in it, as that is what they are known for. I also highly recommend the peking duck. They only cook a few per hour- so make sure to tell your waiter asap if you are interested in one! All of the dishes were unique and flavorful- we cannot wait to go back! Restaurant took covid restrictions seriously and we felt very safe!

After a rocky start, waited way too long for our reservation table. Things got better very quickly 3 of us with 1 vegetarian. The wait staff incredibly good at pointing out some great options and on how much to order Food was tasty and well presented A tad cramped but over all a good experience. We will go again Just be prepared for it to be very busy

Heard so much about this place. Never go back. Just another trendy eatery relying on good reviews, probably written by staff. Small portions slow service. Not sure what I ordered and what was served was same dish. StFf in a hurry not taking time with clients H

Exceptional! Every dish was uniquely delicious offering a variety of flavors clearly carefully and expertly created, cooked and presented. Service also excellent, sitting outside in shade made for a lovely summer afternoon. Can’t wait to return for dinner. Thank you Dan and the host for taking such good care of us ladies!

I loved the decor in this beautiful restaurant. It has been done extremely well and sets the scene for a good Chinese dinner. We loved the Peking duck which was one of the best we have had. The other dishes were more unusual for us but we enjoyed experimenting. We ordered a bit too much so the bill was high - perhaps order the food in stages rather than all at once so that you don't over order. We had a lovely friendly waitress who was very helpful. A really nice experience for our last night in Chicago after a long road trip.

The food was tasty but you don’t get a lot for what you pay for. Venue is packed and loud. Not recommended for large groups as it will be hard to hear each other. These are the nitpicky details. The food is good and the service excellent. The soup dumplings are a must try!

Expensive upscale Chinese in Chicago's most tragically hip 4-block area right next to Google headquarters, that about says it all. Bring your nerd glasses and scruffy beard and you'll fit right in. All the food is fresh and extremely flavorful and there are some nice creative recipes here. The Peking Duck is probably the best tasting on the planet but portions are small . Cocktails are pretty darn good but pretty darn expensive and also small. Other dishes are very good but a little over-vegetized and several of the dishes suffer from an ingredient-too-far syndrome. The place is crowded. Parking is non-existent so have a plan, especially if you're coming in from the burbs. All in all a former working class neighborhood of Chicago that's been sort of ruined and turned into an expensive crowded clone of San Francisco, so make sure you're in the mood for this.

In some ways a product of much that is unpleasant about Food today, reality Television launching her career and menus often accusable of cultural appropriation, Stephanie Izard has nonetheless managed to capture the attention of Chicagoans and traveling gourmands thanks to a unique ability to produce enormous flavors that remain enjoyable, her latest effort entitled Duck Duck Goat carrying on that tradition with tongue-in-cheek “reasonably authentic” Chinese Cuisine. Located at 857 West Fulton Market, a hip area having grown tremendously since Chef Izard opened Girl & The Goat nearly eight years to the day prior, Duck Duck Goat resides across from the gussied up Kuma’s Corner and down the way from Roister, a 4:30pm nightly opening joined by popular Dim Sum Brunch on Sundays though this particular visit saw the space mostly empty due to hot weather and a malfunctioning air conditioner. Without doubt an attractive space, the foyer opening to lanterns, gates and padded stools with banquets lining several more-intimate rooms on the sides it was upon seating next to three self-professed “foodies” talking loudly about boys and work that the temperature issue was immediately noticed, a cold glass of Water drained quickly and the decision made to order plate-by-plate while gauging hunger proving wise as only the succulent Pig Face Buns were eaten before requesting a move outside. Happy with the first bites of crisp-gives-way-to-fat and acknowledging the server had no control over temperatures, his understanding and willingness to split time between inside and out commendable even when a lack of cover on the patio necessitated further movement to avoid the sun, it was as people passed by that a second trio arrived featuring ground Goat inside fried Glutenous Rice, the texture more than “reasonably” authentic and filling delicious thanks to a complex blend of Spices. Debating spicier options but finding it difficult to get excited about Szechuan anything at 90ᵒF and over 70% humidity it was based on a promise of “they’re my favorite dish” that a small-ish Bowl of Noodles was presented slicked in Soy with tender cuts of Meat amidst Wok-fried Vegetables, the price no doubt more than a double portion would be in Chinatown but the bite-for-bite result worthwhile. Ending the meal – and this trip to Chicago – on a high note, unsolicited advice from the server again spot-on, it was passing up Shaved Ice and Donuts that two Puddings were presented, the “Almond Tofu” essentially Panna Cotta with a savory slant and textural elements while its competition truly was cloud-like in its support for what is essentially Tres Leches Cake flanked by Tropical Fruit.

Chinese restaurant, opposite Fulton Market, with a careful aesthetic but too dark and noisy, as everyone. Full butt and queues at all times. We loved the food, everything from the first to the last course. Good service, recommended, but it is essential to book.

Delicious food, tremendous service and funky vibe. Jonathon our waiter was just adorable. He was just so friendly.

We chose this restuarant because of the hours of operation, we were plannin to go to the sister restauant the Girl and the Goat but they were closing in between hours. so we went here, decor was cool, service was great, food was good. It's like new version of Chinese Dim Sum style, with limited menu not like the traditional Chinese array of offering. Food tasted good, we enjoyed it!

Was really looking forward to dining here but was bitterly disappointed. Ordered the Goat Slap Noodles, Chongqing Chicken and green beans in black bean sauce all of which were overwhelmingly salty and tasted exactly the same as each other. I am the first to add salt to my food but these dishes were inedible and lacked any sophistication of flavour. The chicken dish was deep fried which is not stated on the menu and there was hardly any chicken - it was a plateful of overcooked crisp! When I commented to the waitress she did try to appease us by giving us a dessert on the house but that too was salty! Something has gone wrong here - the kitchen needs to taste the food leaving the kitchen. The clientele did not look like a particularly discerning bunch so it seems they are getting away with serving sub-standard food. Tis a shame and needless to say we wont be going back!

I have yet to make it to Stephanie Izard's famous Girl and the Goat, but had an opportunity to visit Duck Duck Goat after hearing glowing recommendations from a friend. Growing up in a Chinese household, I tried to keep my expectations cautiously optimistic. The restaurant had a nice ambiance, though to be honest, I was both quite hungry and absorbed in my conversation to pay too much attention. That being said, for what it's worth I did feel quite comfortable! Between 2 people, we ordered the following: - Chilly chili noodles - tasty, though about the same as any quality Chinese restaurant - Xi'an Goat Slap Noodles - the noodles were about the normal wide noodles you'd get in a lot of places, but the goat was seasoned to perfection. Absolutely delicious - Hongshao rou (fatty pork belly) - Very tasty, and the slices of pork belly were super thick. That being said, it was maybe just a bit better than a kou rou dish at any quality Chinese restaurant, but with only 2 pieces. If you're familiar with the dish, you know what you're getting yourself into. If you're not, then you'd love this if you like fatty pork belly. - Wood-fired char siu ribs - You know when you eat something so good that you devour it too quickly to really think about the flavor? Definitely happened here. This was my favorite of the dishes ordered - Mango coconut cloud - I can't say I can really give this an unbiased review since I don't like coconut, but this was a pretty neat dessert. The "cloud" was super light and fluffy; Suited its name perfectly I'm only docking it 1 star because it's a bit on the pricy side for the amount of food, but the taste was excellent. Would definitely return again, and now I'm excited to visit the rest of Stephanie Izard's restaurants.

I was with a group and our entrees were pre- selected which allowed us to try 18 different dishes. This restaurant is good to come with a group of 4 + people so you can share and try several dishes. We loved the green beans in black bean sauce and Sichuan eggplant was great. Loved the Hongshao Rou (pork belly) and Chilly Chili noodles. For dessert try the tofu with toffee. Very tasty! There is valet parking out front.

Anyone who dismisses this delicious place as being merely a Chinese restaurant is way off the mark, even though they call themselves "inventive Chinese" themselves. Did you ever have red-braised pork belly in a Chinese restaurant? We were surprised and pleased by all we ate, especially that. But being at the edge of the trend, the place is insufferably noisy, despite having the best tastes and service we encountered on a two-week stay in Chicago. Hence, minus one star, And not stupid expensive either. Worth planning ahead for a reservation.

Well, another restaurant living off hype. It's CHINESE FOOD. I expected to find somethjng interesting and elevated. But no. We had 11 dishes, and none of them stood out as memorable except the inedible beef with broccoli. Beef grissily and chewy. The other dishes were good, but not great. Chili chicken, good crunch, spice OK, but hard to find the chicken under a pile of crumbs. Do yourself a favor and go to one of Chicago's many excellent Chinese restaurants to enjoy Chinese food, and save yourself a bundle. And the service was sloppy. Food thrown on the table by runners who get mad when you ask them to take dirty ones away to make room. Always asking for someone to find our wine and pour it. Small tables, tight spaces and cheap chairs. But the tourists and lemmings will flock there and tell everyone how great it was because they got a reservation and dinned in the hip and groovy part of town. One and done for me.

My wife has tried to get me here since they opened. I am not a generally a fan of Chinese, but having just spent a fabulous weekend in Chicago celebrating my birthday, I gave in and we decided to go. I must say it was one of the best Chinese I ever had, and if i could eat this particular Chinese all the time, I would become a convert. We had short rib pot stickers and soup dumplings to start. Both were very good, although the pot stickers were slightly unevenly cooked, and the soup dumplings were not as "soupy" as we expected. Then came the Peking Duck (very limited availability; only 4 per hour; we had reserved one ahead). Without question the best Peking Duck we have ever had (even better than Hong Kong or Peking itself!) Skin incredibly crispy, duck meat incredibly moist and tender. Service by Sara and her colleagues was spot on. Because we do not eat coconut, we did not have the mango dessert, but Sara sent an ice cream with her compliments as a birthday treat. We will definitely return.

As with all of the Izard restaurants, service is king. We were well taken care of! Really enjoy the dim sum, and the pork belly is not to be missed!

We had long set ressies at Girl and a Goat. That particular night they had maintenance issues and were CLOSED! So we went to another of S. Izzards spots and had a great outside table. Were very happy with the menu, food including my vegan husbands options. Delicious and definitely recommend.

Getting a reservation was hard, but the food was really bad, greasy, and salty almost uneatable. I don’t understand how this place is highly rated perhaps great marketing. By the way, the food is not really Chinese, garlic, soy sauce, and excessive oil do not make Chinese food.

We visited on a small family trip to Chicago, the atmosphere is fun and cool and dark. The neighborhood is super busy so you mostly have to either walk in or get dropped off nearby. I was visiting with some family and friends and I'll be honest and say I'm not the most adventurous eater. I had looked at the menu before, and I didn't want to eat hearts or livers. I had resigned myself to eating GOAT since that's one of the main things on their menu. SIGH. I decided I could do that. So anyway I told my dining companions... maybe no hearts or livers? and we still found SO MUCH GOOD FOOD. Every single dish they brought to us was brilliant and delicous, even the goat. But the very very best thing, was the duck egg fried rice. You don't even know fried rice until you've had this. It's spoiled every single ever fried rice for me.

We had dinner last night. The ambiance is great, very eclectic decor, great colors. The food is creative, fresh and delicious. I highly recommend

Superb food. Good service. Our meals were excellent. The goat shumai special was really good and the xiao long bao were a nice take on the Shanghai version. The dan dan noodles were the star, though. The hand-pulled noodles were tender, chewy perfection and the sauce was very flavorful; so many dan dan noodles taste like a kid stirred some peanut butter in spaghetti. The decor is nice. The tables were a little cramped and the room was a little loud for an early Sat dinner before a show.

Quite the scene. It's good to be young and live in this part of the city. This is one busy restaurant with a great team staff. They work together like a family. I was most impressed by the staff and vibe. We enjoyed the duck and its authentic preperation. The rest of the food,and we did try almost everything is very busy and in our opinion just had to many ingredients. As I often say, less is more. But in this case who am I to say what is correct. They are busy slinging the limited menu to a packed house daily.

Girls week in Chicago—we heard Duck Duck Goat was great, and it did not disappoint!!! I think everyone’s favorite was the Pekan Chicken, but everything was so delicious! Our service was wonderful and the waiter helped us choose just the right amount for our group! Will definitely go back and highly recommend!!! Beautiful decor as well!

We love coming here with all of the wonderful food, the service is excellent & the decor is really fun!

We had dinner and it was delicious. We went with vegan optiions and they were delicious. We ordered the picked cucumbers, the 2 vegetable dumplings appetizers, the bean noodles with vegetables and the guava icecream with passion fruit ice for dessert. The service was great. The restaurant was fun and lively. I noticed that after I parked thar the restaurant has valet parking.

First, the place is full of tourists who apparently do not have any type of high-end Asian cuisine where they live. They all thought this was the best food ever. How do we know this, we were practically sitting in each other laps. One dish was exceptional, one OK and the other a miss. We live in nearby 3T and are in the West Loop daily but never visited until today. The place looks great, our service was good, but we were packed in like the train in Hong Kong at rush hour. I go there annually, so I know. Think of it as an Asian small plate restaurant. The portions were fine, a bit pricey, but fine. We had the Egg Drop Soup. This was exceptional, but my daughter was not a fan. The Egg Food Fun which was four Asian spiced small bits. She loved them and the pork fried rice which was an oily hot mess. We were there for Sunday Brunch and if the people around us were any indication the locals have moved on to newer more happening places. If you want real Asian food on your visit to Chicago at half of the price, including your Uber. Go anywhere in Chinatown. Yes, the hotel will tell you Chinatown is dangerous so you stay in the overpriced places on Fulton and Randolph that comp them, but as a local, let me assure you it is not any more or less dangerous than the West Loop.

My husband and I dined at Duck Duck Goat which is I. The old meat-packing district of Chicago, not far from the main shopping area. What a fun evening and delicious food! My husband is hear fo hearing, so the staff kindly put us at a little corner area where we could people watch and actually converse. The crowd was lively and varied. The menu was unusual and delicious. With a little help from out server, we chose the wonderful green beans, Sichuan shrimp, veggie rolls, duck fried rice, and received some summer squash with zucchini. Great tastes- we could not eat it all, but it was fun to try. Good wine list and excellent service. Good place to try something different.

Kind of Asian Fusion, if you will. Incredibly tasty and well prepared. Order several small dishes and share. The goat shoulder with flat noodles was particularly amazing. Everything was good, really. Will definitely be back to try out other dishes. Be warned, it is expensive.

Whenever we’re in town, we can’t miss this place! Our favorite is a combination between green beans and pecan chicken 🐓. Thank you! Delicious food every time!

Really enjoyed Chef Stephanie Izard's restaurant, the food was creative and tasty. Attended with family, ordered many dishes off the menu and shared. Especially enjoyed the Wood Fired Duck Hearts, we were a little hesitant to try, but were extremely impressed with this dish, a must try. You really can't go wrong dining here, the prices are very reasonable for a restaurant of this caliber. We'll certainly be back on our next visit to Chicago.

This sechuan inspired Chinese restaurant is a gem From the cocktail (we had 4 different sorts all good) to the food that you should share with the whole table everything was trully amazing Its not your typical chinese, here you plunch into a world of new accords and extremely thoughtful meals. Service was amazing and the setting gorgeous A huge fan If you have trouble choosing go with the chef sepcialties on the menu and what your waiter advises they really know what’s best The spicy chiken is really spicy though (loved it) Go for grean beans, beef dim sum dipped in soup, rice coated goat bouchees.....

The reviews just over rate this place. Service was sloppy, waiter made us feel uncomfortable and rushed the meal to turn our table, just because we don’t drink making our Check less. Food served slow and came like warm

DUCK DUCK GOAT is a must visit in Chicago, it was muy favorite restaurant of the trip. Chinese high quality dinner. A must visit

Ordered take out at the bar; enjoyed a beer while I waited. Food was excellent. Eggplant and duck spring rolls recommended.

Very delicious food, very delicious drinks and with refreshing mixtures. Very good service. There's variety for everyone. I love this place. Make reservations, it fills up a lot.

We loved Girl and the Goat, so had to try this place. The food is excellent and we tasted dishes we'd never had before - when you come from CA, that's unusual. We loved it all. BUT...we had a reservation and were seated much, much later, while people who appeared to just walk in were seated. It was only 3 of us - they seemed to prefer a full table. We were told we were in the way, but the bar area is very tiny and in the middle of everything. Finally, after reminding them over and over again, and standing in the way of service, we got a not so great table, near the door which was constantly being opened, bringing in a chill wind. They offered to comp us some things, but despite that, only one thing was comped. We decided not to fight it. Go for the food, but expect you won't be dazzled by service.

This was my first experience with this chef's restaurants, and it did not disappoint. From the moment I walked in, I was so happy to be there. The server was so kind and friendly and happy to explain anything that needed explaining. But the food really did it. The goat and duck spring rolls were a delicious starter. The potstickers were the most underwhelming dish we tried, but they were still good. The main entree was the Pekan Chicken, and oh my god was it good. The best part for both of us, though, was the char siu bao, which are the steamed barbecue pork buns. I would go back again and again just for those, honestly. Everything was cooked to perfection and the drinks were STRONG. Definitely a fun way to start off an evening in the city.

Party of 4 went during Restaurant Week. Dumplings and spring rolls were good. But there was no saving that omelette rice. I'm not sure what they were going for, but it didn't work. And the french toast was... interesting, but not sure whether in a good way or bad way. They were, however, fast, efficient, and friendly. They earned those tips. The ambiance was lovely as well. But would I return... I really don't know.

This is our secret visit to duck duck goat and it has remained consistent. The menu items were appealing and tour waiter was very helpful with any questions we had regarding the dishes . My husband and I love the unique menu items made with goat . We tried as many as we could and ALL of them were delicious . Our server was very attentive and all the dim sum dishes came out of the kitchen at a good pace so we didn’t feel rushed. We will definitely be returning and look forward to our next visit.

Took a couple members of my team there for dinner the other night. Have been to Girl and the Goat, so am familiar with Stephanie Izard restaurants. What a great experience! Great food, not a bad dish in the house...service was excellent. Decent wine list at decent prices. Great experience!

We had a very nice dinner at Duck Duck Goat, which was recommended by a friend. We had the Jiaozi, Crab Rangoon and Dan Dan Slap Noodles. Everything tasted amazing! So much so that we forgot to take any photos! Our waitress was very helpful making recommendations and checked on us regularly to ensure we had everything we needed. The atmosphere was cute, but quite loud and tables are quite close to each other. Still, we really enjoyed the experience and would definitely return to try other dishes.

We came on a Monday night with a large group without a reservation. They could not accommodate us for at least a couple of hours but immediately got on the phone with surrounding restaurants and got us a table at sister restaurant two blocks away. As someone trying to arrange this group, I was so grateful! Can't wait to come back and enjoy the food!

Any time I'm in Chicago I always try to make it to at least one of Stephanie Izard's goat restaurants. Duck Duck Goat has been consistently easy to get a reservation at with superior food choices. I've come here twice for their weekend dim sum menu and have consistently left gleefully full. TLDR: Good food, good services- come here!! The Service: The hostess at the front as well as the waiters are always extremely nice and helpful. This past visit we had booked two tables of 8 and the hostess was able to seat our groups next to each other (thank you!). We even had to slide in one more chair to accommodate a last minute addition and the restaurant was incredibly accommodating this last minute change. The Food: I don't think I've gotten a single thing on this menu where I was like "meh". All the food here is consistently delicious and oddly enough I find that the vegetable dishes are often even better tasting than the meat dishes. Stephaine's menu has a unique ability to bring out the most delicious flavors in a vegetable. - Green Beans: A signature dish. I know what you're thinking- 'ew green beans' but trust me these are delicious. Fried onions and cashews on top give this dish an added crunch for texture. - Beef Slap Noodles: DROOL. Thick and juicy noodles surrounded by a short rib ragu. - Xiao Long Bao: Classic Chinese soup dumplings with a goat filling. Make sure to eat these using your spoon and let them cool off a bit so you don't burn your tongue on the trapped steam! Add some of the vinegar to the soup dumpling for a nice bit of acidity to mellow out the rich goat flavors. - Scallion Pancakes: This is always a guilty pleasure of mine whenever I go to an Asian restaurant. The difference with these is they are served with a side of cabbage coleslaw. - Char Siu Bao - These are the big fluffy buns with a sweet pork filling. The order comes with 2 bunch which can easily be cut into fourths if you want everyone to just get a taste. - Jiaozi - So I will admit this isn't my favorite thing on the menu as the short rib filling is extremely soft due to the presence of bone marrow (it's just a texture thing for me!). Everyone at the table loved these because of how rich the filling was. - Duck Fried Rice - I think what makes this dish for me is the seasoned egg that comes on top which you get to break up into the rice. - Mushrooms - This was one of the specials offered for the day which was a sauteed trio of mushrooms. I don't think I've ever eaten mushrooms this flavorful! Definitely a must try. In terms of drinks definitely try one of their boozy milk teas. Extremely delicious and dangerous (you can barely taste the alcohol and they pack a punch!

I live in a suburb of DC where we have an abundance of authentic Chinese restaurants -- the kind filled with huge Chinese and Asian families who also order items not even on the menu. So when my husband suggested Duck Duck Goat for dinner, I was skeptical. Plus, sometimes over-hyped, chef-driven restaurants just annoy me. In this case, I was pleasantly surprised. Sichuan apples? Yum. Brisket and marrow pot stickers? Yummmm! Sichuan eggplant and CHONGQING CHICKEN? Absolutely amazing. Go and taste for yourself. Oh, how could I almost forget? Our server, Beau, suggested the Mango Coconut Cloud for our final bite. I can't even describe it, but it sent me to heaven. We licked the bowl clean.

Went here during the Harvest Fest this weekend which was probably not the best time to go as we were full from tasting the various offerings of the fest so we weren’t able to explore their menu. Great food and great service. The green beans were delicious and so was the shrimp toast. The duck hearts were delicately flavored. The disappointment was the twice cooked pork- way too salty as to be almost unpalatable. Maybe some jasmine rice might have helped neutralize the saltiness but regardless this dish was left unfinished. Our server did offer to return it to the kitchen. We skipped dessert in Duck Duck and opted to go around the corner for some shaved ice concoction from Baobing which shares a kitchen with Duck Duck. Will return to try the pecan chicken and others. I really liked the decor as well which stayed away from usual reds and gold

Our dinner was good. Five stars for staff, both at the front desk and wait staff. We enjoyed the decor very much. Not sure if we ordered the wrong items but food gets 3 stars. The moo shu was too salty. The cucumber side dish was bland. Next time I’d try ordering the Peking duck in advance.

My friends and I were supposed to go on a self-guided dumpling crawl, but we had to change our plans because of time constraints. We ended up just going for dim sum at Duck Duck Goat. We really enjoyed the atmosphere, and we did not feel rushed to order or to finish. We enjoyed the shared dining and trying different things. There was a vegetarian in our group, and she had plenty to eat. The restaurant even added more items to our orders to accommodate the size of our party. The food was tasty, and I had a wonderful non-alcoholic drink.

Not impressed and actually disappointed. The chicken was very dry and lacked flavor and the shisito peppers lacked taste. The ambiance is beautiful though

I was amazed by the texture and the deep flavor of the dishes. We shared different dishes and enjoyed the good environment. It’s located in a great spot of the city. I would definitely recommend it and like to eat there again.