Cabra

"Whenever the team behind Girl & The Goat decides to open a new restaurant, the entire city re-watches Top Chef and gets in line before construction even starts. All that noise being generated from the hype machine can be distracting, but even Hot Take Harry (who hates everything popular) can’t ignore that Cabra in the West Loop is an objectively great restaurant. Whether it’s the lighter Peruvian small plates (like the duck ceviche) or the chicharron de puerco (a deep-fried shank that’s one of the best pork dishes we’ve ever had), it’s all worth waiting in line for." - josh barnett, adrian kane

"People will lose their sh*t whenever the Girl & the Goat group opens a restaurant, and Cabra, a spot on the roof of the Hoxton Hotel, is from that same team. The space is bright and plant-filled and has a view of the West Loop skyline, which is a thing that suddenly exists, thanks to all the construction in the area. The menu is mainly Peruvian-inspired small plates, and the best things here are the ceviches (the shrimp with leche de tigre and the duck are both standouts), and the crispy pork shank, which might be the opposite of a “small plate” but is a must-order. Cabra is a great spot for a fun date night or a group dinner outside." - sam faye, adrian kane, veda kilaru, nick allen

"Cabra is filled with plants, natural light, and has a great view of the West Loop. They also serve some very good Peruvian food. The best things here are the ceviches—the bass with leche de tigre and the duck are great—and the shrimp tacu tacu which comes on a delicious crispy rice cake." - adrian kane, veda kilaru

"Cabra could get away with just being flashy and mediocre—after all, it’s got a former Top Chef winner behind the scenes and a prime West Loop location in the Hoxton hotel. Instead, this rooftop restaurant chooses to deliver with flavorful and interesting Peruvian small plates. The best things here are the ceviches, shrimp tacu tacu, chicharron de puerco (a not-so-small plate), and an impressive view. The only unappealing thing about Cabra is that it’s filled with trend-seeking tourists staying at the hotel. But as soon as you start eating the food, you completely forget that someone’s Away luggage rolled over your foot on the elevator ride up." - veda kilaru, john ringor

"When the chic London-based lifestyle hotel the Hoxton touched down in Chicago in 2019, the company decided to partner with local hitmaker Stephanie Izard of Girl & the Goat fame. Cabra, which claims the Hoxton’s rooftop terrace, is dedicated to Peruvian cuisine and affords awesome views of the West Loop’s cityscape. Make a reservation through OpenTable." - Samantha Nelson, Naomi Waxman, Ashok Selvam