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Billy Goat Tavern


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3.5 of 5 stars 110 ratings
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#462 of 4,512 restaurants in Chicago
  • Cuisines: American
  • Price range*: $1-$20
  • Address: 430 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
  • Phone:  (312) 222-1525

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1 of 5 stars
Corry2006   9 contributions
calgary, alberta
Oct 11, 2009

even though this restaurant is recommeded (by fodor's) don't go out of your way to eat there. we just happened to be walking by (on michagan ave) and decided to stop in and see what all the hype is about. you have to go underground, so I wouldn't go at night. when we first walked in we were immediately yelled... more

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1 of 5 stars
lv2trvl01   2 contributions
Toronto
Oct 5, 2009

Sunday, Oct 4th, 2009 - For a restaurant that certainly derives some portion of its revenue from tourist traffic and shamelessly promotes itself as a 'tourist attraction' via large advertising banners, t-shirts and association with the famous SNL skit, you'd think they'd be happy to see a few tourists cautiously walking into the place hoping to relive a little bit... more

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4 of 5 stars
number1hedge   13 contributions
riverside, ca.
Sep 17, 2009

we walked in to billy goat, late at night, and had the cheesburgers, and chips. it seemed like we were the only ones in there that were tourists, but noone cared. friendly people, even though, it says, enter at your own risk, when you walk in. i would definitely go back next time im in chicago! more

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4 of 5 stars
verybigv   46 contributions
Syracuse,NY
Sep 4, 2009

You gotta go here if you're in the neighborhood. The burgers are actually pretty good, but the atmosphere is what makes this place unique. Is it a little seedy? Is it a bit of a dive? Yes and Yes. I'd go back in a heartbeat and belly up to the bar. more

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2 of 5 stars
MarieRed   30 contributions
SC
Jul 12, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

I was not at all impressed with the Billy Goat Tavern and IMHO I could have gone to McDonald's for a tastier double cheeseburger. I was told by a native that it's an acquired taste but I wasn't thrilled with the interior, the surly service or the draft beer. Oh well ! more

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3 of 5 stars
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Jun 7, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

Overrated. For "double cheese burger", "double" does not refer to cheese... more

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3 of 5 stars
SCOUTFROMTHENORTH   31 contributions
NORTHERN MICHIGAN
May 5, 2009

Don't go to the Billy Goat expecting 4 star service....Do order the double cheese since that it what you may get,,,,,,The prices for their beer is not that bad compared to other Loop bars . Even though it has been there forever it still attracts tourists and locals . No trip to downtown is complete without stopping by . They... more

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4 of 5 stars
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Mar 1, 2009
1/3 found this review helpful

brian's fav. is the horney goat. more

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1 of 5 stars
OhioDerf   9 contributions
Cleveland, OH
Feb 22, 2009
1/2 found this review helpful

Was greatly disappointed in this overrated Chicago burger joint. Double burger was mostly bun and short on taste. Probably should have tried a triple! However, pickle chips were very good and beer prices reasonable for downtown Chicago. Billy Goat is basically a corner bar with a grill that unfortunately has lost whatever old school ambience it had. If you are... more

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5 of 5 stars
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Feb 21, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

fab burgers! more

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Billy Goat Tavern Address

430 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Tel: (312) 222-1525
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.