Guess who is back and just as amazing as before?? Goosefoot and the outstanding food and hospitality experience of Chef Chris and Nina Nugent! I've been a loyal patron of this establishment for years and was saddened by their closure a few years ago, so when I searched and found that they reopened in a new location, I jumped on making a reservation. And...without disappointment, they delivered! Amazing dishes. Amazing conversation. Amazing wine selections. And a hug at the end. If you have not experienced Goosefoot- then you don't know what you are missing. Looking forward to their new al fresco dining option to come soon. read more

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Impeccable food and service. What fantastic news for the neighborhood - and Chicago - to have Goosefoot back in a new location.

The new iteration of Goosefoot is fabulous! The tasting menu was a glorious parade of incredibly delicious (not to mention artistically beautiful!) culinary perfected masterpieces! Chef Chris and Nina are back and in exemplary form. Server Tatiana is a great addition to the friendly and experienced team. All the dishes were incredibly tasty. If I was forced to select my favorite, I would say the maitake mushroom soup was divine. Treat yourself to a delicious culinary experience. Visit Goosefoot, and be delightfully transported. read more

OMG. Last night was my second visit to Goosefoot. Again, it was a magical culinary experience. Ambiance- The dining room has only 9 tables. The decor is bright and cheerful, music is upbeat and adds to the experience. Service - Welcoming, friendly, and on point. Nina, one of the owners, graciously welcomes you in and gives you a verbal tour of your evening. Natalia works along side her presenting each new wonderful course and explains them perfectly. The Food - Amazing! Beautiful! Delicious! Each course is both artfully presented and mind blowing delicious. I can not describe in words how wonderful it is. You must try it for yourself. Chef Chris is not only an amazingly talented chef, but also a true artist of many mediums. We are from San Diego. Anytime I am in Chicago I will return to Goosefoot. Parking is limited. You won't want Wi-Fi. Make reservation and treat yourself to an amazing dining experience! read more

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Everything we had was phenomenal and it was a great atmosphere. The pine bud custard though, in particular, heaven. read more

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Had a wonderful (and delicious) time celebrating a friend's birthday at Goosefoot! You would never know this is a michelin star restaurant with how well it blends into its Albany Park location. We devoured a delicious multi course tasting menu that changes seasonally and highlights locally sourced ingredients. Service was exceptional and we even received a gorgeous creme brûlée birthday treat and signed and dated menus. Price is reasonable compared to other michelin star restaurants in Chicago. We'll definitely be back to celebrate more happy occasions! read more

Goosefoot - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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If you want an intimate and elegant meal, then visit Goosefoot. The owner Nina came by and talked with us throughout the meal. Each dish of the tasting menu was artistically presented and delightfully tasty. Check out the photos. We felt very cozy and comfortable at this restaurant. We left the restaurant with a full tummy and fond memories. read more

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This is a full 'experience' that goes far beyond the food - you're boxed in on three sides by covid-era glass walls that, rather than making you feel claustrophobic, makes you feel like you have your own private VIP area, especially when you're having the each extravagantly plated dish lovingly and precisely explained to you. When eating 'massively multicourse meals' like this (I always think of any multicourse meal over say 5 courses in the language of MMOGs - massively multiplayer online games) one of the most important things to me is balance. You can't feel like there's an overabundance of one ingredient or type of dish, and none of them can be too heavy lest you tap out before the end. I've definitely had some meals that failed miserably on that count, and Goosefoot didn't fail - miserably. It did, however, 1) rely a little too much on cream to the point where it became the dominant leftover flavor in my mouth (I know that's just a French cuisine thing sometimes) and 2) have 6 out of the 11 courses be dessert. That is just too much dessert. Sorry. No matter how great all of the dessert was (and it was). However. If you zoom in from the whole picture and start looking at individual dishes, there were several points where I was in awe, or in closed-eyes-bliss, or cocking my head and counting the spices I tasted, or liking some ingredient for what felt like the first time. For example, I never order steak - I don't like it - but Goosefoot's beef course was my favorite course. Perfectly cooked, a tiny crust to it, just the right amount of salt. And this tiny pickled mushroom next to it with its explosion of flavor. And the tomato-parmesan soup - I hate raw tomato chunks, but ate these up. And how does something that's just explained as 'corn soup' hit so hard? And amongst the anise-scented gel flower holders, there was something that looked like it was going to be more gel but was actually a sweet crunchy vegetable. (Speaking of flower holders, I love meals that are accompanied at every turn by edible flowers.) And of course, the scallops, which were pillowy circles of pure ocean, assisted in its sea strength by a lobster emulsion. I was concerned that the coconut would overpower them. It didn't. Turning to the excessive amount of dessert, I have to admit that some of them - the beaker of fruit and the elderflower, pine, lemon, and vanilla custard in particular - were absolutely transcendent, and I wished after awhile that I had the stomach remaining to truly enjoy them. read more

If you want something high end but the ambiance of a family run restaurant, this place is such an awesome balance of not being pretentious, but having delicious food, and a warm atmosphere. All the dishes were flavorful and worked well to build the meal. Our menu themed for Woodstock was a little dessert heavy, but the savory dishes are great too. I appreciate how Covid-conscious they are as well! I would love to come here again on special occasions as it is pricey but you get such a unique experience, come here at least once to try it! read more

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I dined here back in September and this was a great experience! It's a very intimate dining room, such a cute setting. The owner Nina was so kind and took great care of us! My favorites of the night were the heirloom tomato and squash blossom soup and the pine bud custard, but everything was so amazing. If you're new to tasting menus or Michelin restaurants this is a perfect one to start with, all of the flavors were so tasty and homey. read more

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A pleasant surprise in a neighborhood of international culinary variety. Chris and Nina have created a delightful oasis, tasteful decorated and welcoming. The meal was spectacular. The restaurant punches well above its weight class and excels beyond most of Chicago's tasting menu giants. The ingredients were mostly local and the flavor combinations on point. Standout dishes include the foil bras truffle mousse, the diver scallop, corn soup and sheep's milk cheese with quince, mulling spice, cherry and rose hip. The venison and the angus beef were cooked to perfection and the pescatarian options of truffle and mushroom ravioli and tuna ensured my pescatarian partner didn't miss a beat. All of the deserts sparkled. as a bonus, while Goosefoot is a BYOB, they will purchase wine at their separate but next door bakery and liquor store for you. The selection is great and there is no corkage fee for the reasonably priced retail selection. Add Goosefoot to your Chicago restaurant bucket list today. read more

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I'm a bit disappointed that some of the recent reviewers didn't post any pictures, so that the rest of the world can get an idea of how the food looks. It doesn't matter if you write a super wordy post. No pictures can lead to readers losing interest. I'll attach some pictures so that people can get an idea of the tasting. I came here awhile ago for my birthday. It wasn't full so the evening was kind of quiet. We just used an Uber to get here. Nice, quiet neighborhood. Restaurant was cozy and nicely decorated. Service was amazing. You definitely feel at home, getting ready for a multicourse home-cooked meal. Food was magnificent. Easily in my top 5 favorite Michelin restaurants. Each course seemed to get better and better. It's hard to choose a favorite as I loved each dish. It's $175 without taxes and tip for the tasting. That's without a wine pairing. Yes, that's per person. Highly recommended. I hope my pictures give you some sort of idea of what to expect. read more

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Well executed, traditional, comforting Top dishes: scallop in coconut lemongrass broth, chestnut maitake soup, consommé poached steak, spiced sunchoke soup Relaxed, cosy environment with perfect pacing, creative and subtly balanced courses read more

Goosefoot - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I can only speak for the carryout options here at Goosefoot, but within that circumscribed realm I speak solely with praise. We ordered the burrata and prairie salads, the mushroom soup and lobster bisque, and a few pints of Homer's ice cream. We grilled our own steak. The salads are HUGE and we really could have split one. But the burrata is fresh and creamy, and the prairie salad is loaded with gorgonzola, cherries, apricots, cranberries, spiced pecans, and grapes. Just an amazing combination of textures and flavors. The mushroom soup is a smooth puree with big chunks of shrooms, and has an impressive earthy flavor. The lobster bisque is similarly delicious, and a model of the form. And of course it is simply lovely that you can get Homer's ice cream in the city. Homer's, if you don't know, is a local institution based in Wilmette, and makes the finest mint chip ice cream in these 50 states. One day this pandemic is going to end. And then, we will be eating here in house. Until then their takeout options are delicious alternatives. read more

I tried booking a reservation online and there were none available for weeks so I reached out to Chef Nina (owner) directly and explained to her that a friend of mine was moving and we've always talked about going there and asked if there was anyway she could squeeze us in - and she did! She greeted me by name and cane to chat with us a few times throughout the night. Our server was sweet and wore a mask and social distanced the entire night. They have 6 ft glass dividers with air filtration units above each table. They take covid precautions super serious and I hope they'll be able to fully reopen soon. The food was beautiful and delicious. First dish was a crab cake which was cooked perfectly and tasted great. Next was a lemongrass soup which was a very generous portion and had a very rich flavor - I didn't want to fill up so I didn't finish it but i could have had two. Next was the filet which was incredibly tender and the perfect size for a tasting menu followed by a cheese dish then creme brûlée - my favorite!! Due to covid restrictions the service was 5 courses instead 11 or 13 (i forget) but it was still a fantastic experience. For two of us with a recommended red and white, along w/ an already included 20% gratuity and an additional 10% from us it came out to ~$160/person. A very reasonable price for a Michellin star tasting menu dinner. My friend and I decided we'll def be back before she leaves. read more

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We had a great experience at Goosefoot last night. 1 of the best Michelin* restaurants in the city. Better than our 2 or 3* experiences at Alinea, Oriole, Smyth. Goosefoot is on par with Ever, our fav establishment. Nina is a very welcoming & chatty host. We had a good conversation with her. Only -ve aspect is (the speed of) Service. We had to wait until ~8:20pm for our 1st course, we were hungry. As we had to pick up our dog from the sitter's place, we packed the last 2 Dessert courses. read more

For NYE 2021 we wanted to support a small local restaurant. We decided to order in from Goosefoot. Their NYE options were a great value and each meal included a salad, main and dessert. Ordering online was simple and easy. They provided both text and email reminders. Pick up was efficient and we enjoyed a nice hot, comforting, delicious meal for dinner. It came warm, so all we had to do was plate the food and enjoy! Highly recommend this as a pick up dinner option for a special occasion our anytime. Portions we're large and we had leftovers. read more

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Environment 5 Service 5 Food 2.5. First five courses 4.5, six dessert 0.5, 2.5 in average. There are six dessert in this 11-course tasting menu. This is too much in my humble opinion. I understand "11-course" menu sounds justify the price. However, sitting there 3 hours for eating chocolate is not fun. The first five courses are good. The custard dessert is good(the only one worth to keep in the menu, the others dessert honestly are just chocolate and juices). If the tasting menu has one more "actual entree", and remove all those chocolates, I would appreciate it. read more

This is everything you want an 11 course prix fixe meal to be. It's beautiful, delicious, whimsical food, clearly made with love and presented with pride. Nina & Chris have built a special place and we were lucky to have spent an evening there. read more

I've been wanting to try Goosefoot for a long time and finally decided to make reservations. Overall, it was a great meal and left feeling painfully full from eating too much. Service and attention to details was great! Definitely 5/5 on service! I made reservations on Open Table and requested one accommodation for a pescatarian diet. The restaurant called the night before to confirm our reservations and diet accommodation. My favorites of the night were the lobster, summer corn soup, and pine bud custard. The lobster had a great balance. The Meyer lemon overpowered any hint of lemongrass, but the lobster was still balanced well with the acidity of the lemon. The soup was very filling, rich, and well balanced with crab, corn, and potatoes. I wished this portion was little smaller or should have stopped myself from finishing the entire dish. It was very delicious though and I can see why others may have wanted a bigger portion! I did find a small shell in my soup, but it could have been missed by anyone. This soup made the dinner evening very filling at the beginning of the dinner, and wished I would have saved room for the other courses. I loved the pine bud custard and it come out as a big portion as well. Unfortunately, I was unable to finish it. I wished it could have been packed to go so I could enjoy it better the next day for breakfast with coffee. My substitute with the truffle pasta and tuna was just okay. The tuna was on a bed of hidden wasabi-like oil that I didn't know was there until I had tears in my eyes. Even though I love wasabi, it would have been nice to know that before I ate it. The pasta sauce has great flavors, but a little more on the salty side than I prefer and the pasta seemed overcooked. I enjoyed the food and attention to details. I think it's great that the courses are thoughtfully prepared with seasonal vegetables and fruits. Would definitely recommend. We received signed menus from Nina and Chris at end of the night! It was very thoughtful of them to take the time to do this for their guests. read more

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Still my favorite restaurant. Great place to enjoy loved one company and conversation. Food, sweet and savory, on point. Wine selection and pairing is pleasant. Deserves 2 Michelin Stars! Love taking home exclusive chocolate bars. The chef's chocolates are truly artisnal. I will always plan to return. Thank you, Chef Chris and Nina! read more

Goosefoot - Best creme brulee I've ever had! Right caramelized crust topping. Creamy. Not too sweet for my palate. Carry out, please! 12/24/2021 - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We had our anniversary dinner here and it was wonderful. It is run with only 3 people, Chef Chris in the back with the dishes and Ms Nina and her sister serving front of house. The job they do is incredible, and if I had only one regret it was that dessert wasn't served first. Chef Chris truly shines through his passion and I was too full to finish the chocolate read more

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Came here for my boyfriends birthday weekend. We flew in from Miami Florida. So I wanted to make sure to visit. Didn't make any previous reservations so I'm glad they had an opening for the whole weekend. It was a bit early like 5. But wanted to try it. It is a great experience but my boyfriend left hungry still. Lol now remind you he is 6 foot 200 lbs. Size of a linebacker lol. But he loved the experience. And the owner was so sweet she's Brazilian. And so is my boyfriend. So they had a nice little chat. read more

If you assume that fine dining is an inherently serious business you need to check out Goosefoot. Chris and Nina welcome you into their "home" and cast aside the pretensions and stuffiness, providing a fun experience of discovery and camaraderie. The multi-course tasting menu features twelve dishes of stunning beauty and complexity, each served in a unique and playful way. It's remarkable that two people (and an unnamed helper in the kitchen) can provide this level of culinary and service perfection. Each dish is accompanied by a story, delivered individually, often by Chef Chris, who interacts with guests table by table and course by course more than I've ever encountered. How he finds time to cook and arrange each delicate offering is beyond me. The restaurant seats no more than twenty people, in a single, synchronized seating. On the service side, it would be easy to assume that with only one person--Nina--providing all the service for the restaurant, details such as place settings and napkins replacement, ice bucket refreshing and so on would be impossible. You'd be wrong. Service was consistently at Michelin level. You might also assume that a BYOB restaurant would have minimal glassware, but again you'd be wrong. A full set of Riedel sizes was available and provided, matched to each wine guests brought. in the end, the two things I will remember most about Goosefoot are the beauty of the food, and the ebullience of our hosts. Goosefoot is one of the best fine dining values in Chicago, and it's certainly the most lighthearted one. read more

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An Unbelievable multi-sensory tasting menu experience with wine pairings. And the owner Nina Nugent is so hospitable! The food was absolutely amazing as was the whole experience. Which was food, art & music the inspiration behind the menu which was Woodstock 1969. They also had video running from the festival as well with an art installation in the center of the restaurant. @paperpopcards I mean this dinner will stay with you in your memory bank for a long time! So here's the 411. Make sure to book in advance on opentable. There are only 2 seating times which are 6 pm & 8:30 pm. So if you have a specific date in mind, hop to it. This place is a decent size but if my Memory serves me well, no more than 10 tabletops which is a mix of 2 and 4 tops. Plus they also offer a private room too. I've attached all the photos to my review for the tasting menu. And to make it easy on yourself it is BYOB. You can either bring your own, or use their wine store to help pair with the dinner which will be chilled ready and waiting for you before you start your meal. We chose four wines for the entire tasting experience. And it worked out amazingly well per the suggestion on their restaurant page. We will definitely be back to this place for another food experience. You will absolutely love Nina and everything about this special dinner. read more

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Oh Goosefoot. How I wanted to love you and how you broke my heart. I was super excited to try this restaurant and there are moments of brilliance here, but unfortunately execution needs to be refined. We sat a few minutes after 7. Our first course hit the table at 7:50. No explanation from the staff so I'm left to believe this is the norm. Scallops is the first course and it was pretty close to perfection. It was so good that we both said if the meal continued like this we would forgive the more than 45 min wait for the first course. Second course was pumpkin soup with pheasant sausage and rice. Again, pretty close to perfect. The flavors in this soup were so complex and delicious. Nina's pasta- I also loved this dish but this is where things started to turn. While I loved this dish, it was entirely too large of a serving size for a tasting menu. I ate almost all of it and then was nearly full for the rest of the meal. The beef was not bad but not memorable. I thought the yuzu shooter was a fun touch. The first dessert was totally overpowered by the matcha. It was not good. The next evening I was out at a different restaurant which used matcha perfectly, so it can be done. But it didn't work here. We didn't like the final dessert either. The components didn't go well for me. At this point we were exhausted. I know a tasting menu can take time but it shouldn't feel long. This felt sooo long and unfortunately we couldn't wait for it to end. When our check came the server informed us that we were given a discount but no further explanation was given. I'm assuming this was for the wait for the first course. Thought it was quite odd that it wasn't acknowledged. The staff was lovely at Goosefoot and parts of the meal were fabulous. Plate presentation was fun. But there are some problems with consistency and execution that will stop me from returning. read more

As another reviewer noted earlier, I wasn't able to book a reservation online, even though I was ready at exactly midnight on the night that I knew spots would open. When I emailed Chef Nina directly, however, she responded and set up a reservation for me. Goosefoot takes Covid-19 precautions very seriously. Masks required on entry, temperature taken at door. Tables are separated by plexiglass dividers with an air filtration unit right above. Our waitress and Nina herself wore masks and socially distanced themselves the entire night. When we walked in, we were greeted by Nina herself. She wished us a happy anniversary and seated us at our table. I noticed that our table had been set for us specifically, with the proper glassware, as we had ordered champagne and wine a couple days prior. We started with the champagne, which had been chilled for us to enjoy. After a couple more parties were seated, our tasting menu began. We had a 5-course menu consisting of tomato salad, seared salmon, filet, cheese, and creme brulee. My favorite would be the seared salmon - seared, that is, to perfection. Inside was soft, juicy, melted in my mouth. The citrus flavors surrounding the salmon complemented the fish so well. And the flower garnishes on the side, so elegant! I really loved the fresh brie cheese dish as well - the preserved fig sweetness balanced out the creaminess. Creme brulee is one of my favorite desserts, and of course, they did it perfectly. The caramelization was just the right thickness. The custard was not too thick or too light. There were blueberry and orange chocolates, berries, chocolate macaron (with just the right delicately crispy texture), mint on top of the creme brulee. I finished my whole creme brulee, a generous portion size too! Also, the plate had "Happy anniversary!" written in beautiful lettering - a nice touch to an already perfect dinner. If I could, I would come back just to dine with Nina again. She is such a pleasure to speak with - she's so personable, polite, knowledgeable! She shared with us some personal stories and recommended a documentary to watch based on our interests! read more

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Goosefoot was so good! Their theme this season (Fall 2019) is Woodstock '69 - and that is evident in the music, the food, the decor...even the bathroom decor. Many of the dishes for example incorporated edible flowers. My favorite course was the pumpkin/pheasant soup. I came in on a chilly fall day and after tasting this dish, it felt like exactly what I was supposed to be eating. Food was a 5, service was a 5, ambiance/decor was a 5, and even though it was only 7 courses (+ take home chocolate), I was still stuffed afterwards. If I had to make a critique, it would be that a) the angus beef course was somewhat forgettable, and b) there seemed to be an abundance of dessert courses. They were all delicious...but the yuzu drink was sweet, followed by two desserts, and then the take-home chocolate (which admittedly was amazing - it incorporated pumpkin spice and himalayan sea salt to give it a flavor/texture that was perfect for this season.) read more

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My family went here for a celebratory dinner and it blew us away. The owners are heavily involved - the chef and his wife Nina were amazing people. They had all the Covid precautions I could imagine - plexiglass barriers, masks, hand sanitization, temperature checks, covers for silverware and glasses to keep them sanitary. The restaurant had beautiful art and music that was themed around the Woodstock Festival which made it fun and memorable. But the food was the best food I've had in Chicago. We had the 5 course meal which consisted of 1. Pumpkin soup with pheasant sausage, rice, and cranberries. This was comfort food to die for. Amazing flavors I would never have tried to cook with, but that really went well together. And a great portion size too. 2. Shrimp in a polenta puree - Yummy! 3. Angus Beef with truffle oil and carrot puree. This was the tenderest beef I've eaten. It just melted in my mouth, was very lean, and had some beautiful garnishes. 4. Brie, a madeleine, and fig compote. This was a very unique combination of flavors and textures that went perfectly together! The chef has amazing taste. 5. The best creme bruilee in the world! And a great portion size too! Topped with berries and the sugar crust over the creme was so thin and delicate, but also perfectly crunchy. One of our party was celebrating, so they wrote a beautiful "Congratulations" on the plate in chocolate. The owner - Nina - was serving most of the food and her service was highly professional, and very gracious. She boxed up leftover wine for us, made us hand-made paper cranes as a goodbye gift, memorized each of our names, and made sure we had plenty of water. I can't recommend this experience highly enough. It's a family-run small business done right, so please go support them! read more

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This is a small 3 person shop where they work very hard to bring you the best food. Because it's 3 people, the food can come out more slowly. That being said, the service and explanations of the food were excellent. The theme while we were there was Woodstock. This made for a quirky environment. They had a few stand-out dishes: the truffle pasta was great and the chocolate was excellent. I was a little disappointed that we weren't offered coffee at the end of the meal and they seemed to want to shut down for the night (our resevation was for a later seating). We did spend time with the chef and his wife, which was nice. The overall experience was great. read more

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The reviews are accurate! You truly do feel like you are entering Nina's home when you dine here. Her presence is just as much as of a delight as the meal itself! It's so rare to find this caliber of hospitality and service these days. Here's the 411 on our experience, and it truly is an experience: First, I just absolutely love that it is byob. The artwork centered in the middle of the dining area was amazing, I couldn't help but gaze over all night. The inspiration for this sitting was 1969, Woodstock. The food was just outstanding- Every. Single. Dish. I'm not one to go into the details of each dish since it was an eight course experience, but it was very well thought-out, paced meticulously and just when I thought I couldn't eat another bite, a wonderful yuzu apricot naartjie "juice" arrived to cleanse my pallet and bam! I was ready to take on the two dessert courses. A word of advice- arrive hungry. This is not a pre fixe meal where you feel like you want to grab a hamburger afterwards. read more

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Marvelous dining experience. It's BYOB. Which is frustrating for non-locals, typically I would have our cab stop at a liquor store and then hightail it to the restaurant. Luckily, GF has recently opened their GF wine shop right next door! If you shop there, GF will waive the corkage fee. Mainly full bottles, but there is a limited selection of half bottles. We purchased two French selections for under $100 including tip and tax. The dining room is warm and humble. Same goes for the staff, all extremely friendly and makes any diner feel at ease. If you're celebrating something special, the chef writes a well stated long message on your menu, the server will ask you for the correct spelling of your name. How personalized and sweet. Menus are printed on planting seed paper. Very interesting and unique. Food has touches of gastronomy, but not overly so. Food was savory, satiating, balanced and seasoned perfectly. The progression of the meal was very clear. The standouts were: truffled potato soup, scallop, tuna, venison, angus beef and roquefort. There is really no need to go through all the details, as no course would leave a diner disappointed. I was so impressed at the quality of the meal and the well thought out details. If I lived in Chicago, this would be on my regular rotation, it is great approachable food, but not something anyone can make at home. Make the effort and venture out to one of the finest tasting meals in town! read more

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I have wanted to try Goosefoot for the longest time and finally had the chance to go last weekend. The theme this time around was Woodstock '69 and the restaurant was fully committed to this theme in the form of a cool installment in the middle of the room complete with accompanying music. The pace of dinner was on the slower side (my dining experience lasted for approximately three hours), so be ready to take it easy and enjoy the food. Usually with tasting menus, there are at least a couple dishes that I consider "misses"; however, I thought that all of the courses at Goosefoot were delicious and exciting in their own way. Here are some of my favorites of the night: -Diver Scallop: the opener course was absolutely delicious! The bisque-like sauce was the best part. It was strongly flavored without being overwhelming. -Nina's Pasta: I loved the texture of the pasta. It was perfectly cooked and you could taste how fresh the pasta was with each bite. -Elder Flower/Meyer Lemon/Coffee dessert: the presentation of this dessert was super cute and it was also tasty. Lemon and coffee do not seem like they would go together very well, but in this particular dish, the flavors were harmonious. The hints of lemon provided nice breaks in the strong coffee flavor of the mousse. I have to praise the creative presentation and plating of each dish. I enjoyed how the atmosphere of the restaurant was casual and not in any way stuffy. You could easily enjoy casual conversation without feeling intrusive. Goosefoot easily provided one of the best meals I have had in Chicago at this price point. I am looking forward to coming back sometime in the future! read more

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Absolutely incredible, unquestionably 5-star quality food and service, and candidate for best meal of my life. There is incredible care taken in the preparation of the food, the presentation, and intimacy of the room. Romantic - yes! This place is proposal-worthy. BYOB - what an amazing idea. Why isn't this everywhere? What better to complement amazing food than a wine of your own choosing, and here that is not only possible, but greatly encouraged with FREE corkage! I brought a Kosta Browne Pinot Noir and an icewine for dessert, and both paired amazingly. Chicago is cutting-edge when it comes to BYOB, and it's a trend I hope to see replicated elsewhere, because I have a lot of wines that are occasion-worthy that I'd like to break out for a meal like this. Nina was the nicest hostess imaginable. I was concerned about making it to a convention event at 9:30, and she reassured me that despite what you may read in some reviews here, a 3-hour tour is completely normal (and indeed I was in and out in very close to 3 hours). If pacing or other commitments are an issue for you, by all means mention it and it should not be a problem. As noted by others, a description of the food itself may not be helpful because it changes so frequently, but I'll post my menu and some short notes. AMUSE: the truffle beignet on a bed of wheat grass was "an amazeball". A great start to an amazing adventure in dining. SCALLOP: just perfect in texture and presentation. Perhaps the best I've ever had. CORN SOUP: I had a corn soup once in Zurich that was so good it completely redefined my expectations of what a soup could be. Goosefoot confirmed that. Crazy good, with an amazing sunflower foam. SALMON: a beautiful and perfectly-prepared piece of one of my fave fishes. DUCK: see the picture for the 1000 words - just a perfect cut of deliciousness. BEEF: the tenderloin was, again, one of the best examples of beef I've eaten. CHEESE: the creme provincial was so good I inquired about it. It's a triple-creme cow-milk cheese rolled in herbs de Provence. Drool. The candied artichoke stuck to my teeth and I gave it up early, but it was about the only thing I didn't completely devour all night. PEAR: so perfect - light, flavorful. Even on a full stomach by this point, it was amazing. PINEAPPLE: served as a parfait with coconut foam, another fantastic dessert. Very hard to get a reservation at, but completely worth it, and less than half the price of Alinea (not including the bonus free corkage). If you are planning a trip to Chicago, book it before you buy your airline ticket (it's that good). read more

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Wow....what a treat. A delicious meal of seasonal ingredients prepared beautifully with expert technique and creativity. The fresh summer truffle was a delightful theme throughout the menu and very fragrant, not like a lot of the truffle you find these days. We loved the edible flowers in particular the fennel blossoms with the different gels to compliment the scallop in the lobster/coconut broth. Nina the OWNER personally took care of us all night and has built a gem with her husband Chef Chris. You will have one of the most intimate Michelin starred dining experiences as the owner is serving you each dish in an 8 table dining room. Completely worth the drive in from downtown Chicago. With no corkage fee, our group brought some special bottles to enjoy from the cellar including an Aubert chardonnay from Sonoma. read more

Goosefoot - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I think Goosefoot is the best single Michelin star dining location in Chicago. Food - I've visited twice over the years, both times the food has been consistently delicious. The food is rooted in classic technique - Like you would hope a restaurant would be at this level. Dishes continually hit the mark with well made emulsions, sauces, purées, soups, and more. All of which were properly seasoned and balanced. Goosefoot's motif in the savory courses is loud and clear with flowers and fluid gels a plenty. In the later dishes, Goosefoot's inventiveness shines. Each time I have dined the cheese & dessert courses have offered surprising and delightful flavor pairings, unique plating, and excellent cookery. The food is a delicious blend of classic technique and modern vision reflecting the owners Chris & Nina. Service - I think the secret weapon for Goosefoot is it's service. Reserving a spot at Goosefoot is followed by a call from the co-owner, front of house, & wife of the chef, Nina. When you arrive at the restaurant, you are warmly reacquainted and seated by Nina. The experience is the antithesis of some Michelin star dining experiences. Goosefoot is intimate, grounded, human. The restaurant sits around 20 and has 3 total staff. The event feels like you have been invited over a friend's home for a special dinner and Nina shines as the friendly host. Goosefoot provides a unique offering in the vast Chicago fine dining scene. Delicious food in an intimate warm environment. At Goosefoot there is no barrier between the owners' vision and your experience. read more

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Amazing food, beautiful ambience and very friendly service. We made reservations to celebrate our anniversary and we couldn't have been happier with our choice. The food was exquisite and the presentation was beyond beautiful. The owners, Nina (service) and Chris (chef), gave a personal touch to our experience by both signing a little note with wishes for our occasion. Nina asked us our names when we first sat down and remembered then throughout the night, which was very thoughtful. You can BYOB (no corkage fee) or purchase a bottle from their collection. We were there 3 hours for 8 courses ($145 per person before tax and tip) A very nice touch is the little to-go gift at the end: chocolate bars they make and some seeds you can plant! The offer really great coffee or tea too, at no extra charge. There is plenty of parking. We went on a Saturday night and we found spots right across the street. Goosefoot restored our faith in Michelin star restaurants, after a recent disappointment we had at another similar restaurant. We will definitely be coming back. Highly recomend. read more

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Very beautifully prepared dishes and for 9 plates at their price, it is a steal. Memorable: all the gelees topped with flowers, especially the mini orchid, egg custard topped with shrimp bisque, tender angus steak, macaroon topped with Roquefort cream It's more a personal preference but I would have preferred my venison and scallop rarer. Wine selection next door was great and the lady at the shop was very helpful in giving us the perfect choices. Hostess, wife of chef was so hospitable. read more

Goosefoot - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I went to Goosefoot for my birthday, and it did not disappoint. All of the courses were executed perfectly, and everything was delicious. Staff was very helpful with wine pairing read more

Absolutely deserving of their Michelin star. This place had superb service from start to finish. Food and service for their tasting menu is without compare for the price point and portion sizes. Every item was simply fresh and so delicious. We were blown away, and will definitely be back. Thanks for a night to remember. read more

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