Goosefoot Reopened at New Lincoln Square Location
The restaurant moved to a new storefront on North Lincoln Avenue after closing its former site in 2024.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Goosefoot reopened in March 2026 at 4520 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood. The move follows the closure of the restaurant's original 2656 W. Lawrence Ave. location in 2024.
Why it matters
The relocation allows the owners to combine their business with a residence, as the new building includes an upstairs apartment. This change marks a transition for the establishment, which first opened in the area in 2011.
The restaurant features a $225 seasonal chef's menu alongside a $135 four-course tasting menu and a $140 wine pairing. The business operates Wednesday through Saturday from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
The players
Goosefoot
This is a long-standing restaurant business in Chicago that specializes in seasonal tasting menus.
The details
Owners remodeled the interior of the new Lincoln Square building using design elements salvaged from their original restaurant site. The property was purchased in the winter of 2024 after being discovered on Loopnet.
Timeline
December 11, 2011: Original Goosefoot restaurant opened.
2024: Goosefoot closed its former location on Lawrence Avenue.
Winter 2024: The owners purchased the new building.
March 2026: The restaurant opened at the new North Lincoln Avenue site.
October 10, 2026: The restaurant will host a grand opening event.
Market Landscape
The move reflects a broader trend of small business owners prioritizing property ownership to integrate residential and commercial space. This strategic shift allows the establishment to maintain its identity while securing a permanent foothold in the Lincoln Square market.
Customers can now visit the restaurant's new location, which includes an outdoor patio, during its Wednesday through Saturday evening hours. Patrons should note that the establishment plans to expand its schedule to include Sunday service in the future.
The takeaway
This move highlights how business owners are increasingly seeking building ownership to manage long-term costs in a competitive real estate market. Diners can expect the same seasonal menu focus while benefiting from the updated patio amenities at the new location.
What happens next
The restaurant is scheduled to hold a grand opening event on October 10, 2026.
Further reading
For more on the local culinary scene, visit the Chicago Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Block Club Chicago.
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