Goat's was a really cool restaurant, and was a great change of pace compared to the other establishments in the area. When I walked in, I was amazed at what I saw inside, as it definitely was not what I was expecting (and I mean that in a good way!). I loved how dimly lit it was inside, which was complemented by miniature lights that were strung from the ceiling. Speaking of the aforementioned change of pace, I also appreciated how there were no TVs inside, which created an intimate atmosphere that focused more on conversing with your friends than watching whatever may have been on TV. Finally, as someone who always pays attention to a restaurant's artwork... I absolutely LOVED the artwork that was on display at Goat's. They had so many cool pieces of eclectic artwork, that you could almost consider it as much a small art museum as a restaurant. My favorite art piece is kind of hard to describe, but I guess you could say that it was of a God-like man in a suit controlling somebody who was playing golf. (I know, it's hard to describe, but like I said, it's eclectic.) My one (1) downside to Goat's, and the only thing keeping it from a five-star review, is that the bartender and servers were all pretty rude and arrogant. This is speculation, but maybe Goat's is one of those places that considers itself a "regulars" bar, and isn't very nice to people who aren't regular customers, but the three (3) employees I interacted with weren't all that inviting. All in all, Goat's was a great experience, and if it were an option, I'd probably give it something like 4.5 or 4.8 stars if I could. If the servers were a little less full of themselves, or maybe just in a better mood, I'd consider it a five-star experience. Nevertheless, Goat's was a great experience, I'll definitely be back, and I'd recommend that anybody stop in if they're looking for a unique experience in Five Points! read more

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The adults come out to play at Goat's in Five Points! If you have a love for espresso martinis, you'll definitely want to check them out! read more

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The bar is everything I look for from a cocktail bar - spacious yet cozy, dark with enough light to read what's in front of you, and quality drink. The cocktails were the star of the night - ranging from $11 to $13 - both their classics and house creations were well balanced and worth trying. Table service was provided with attentive wait staff who weren't overbearing. The only miss for the night was the food. While certain items like the fries and the Brussels sprouts were great, other items like the burger and duck tacos didn't hit the mark with a burger that was too dry and overly charred and the tacos which were too gamey and could have used a some more acid. For a drink I'd certainly visit again, but would likely pass on food. read more

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3-3.5/5 - good place for drinks, but I've had better overall experiences at fancy places in Columbia, for sure. I do believe the place is certainly worth trying, and definitely get a drink or two! Good drinks, nice server but they weren't super attentive, food was pretty good but not exceptional. Very nice ambiance though :) I love the fish tank & maybe next time I'll sit at the bar. + They have vegetarian options. The beef entree was pretty underwhelming unfortunately. I understand the vision, but eh. Might come back for drinks. For the food, I'll just try something else. Once I do that, I will revisit this review. read more

We came here for dinner and drinks on a date night. The environment is nice and cozy and when you walk in you see a beautiful dessert display! We of course had to try a slice of peanut butter cake. My husband loved it (he picked the dessert). I picked our drinks and they have an excellent drink variety. We started our meal with the queso tots and they were delicious! Wiped them out! I ordered the lobster mac and cheese and he got the philly cheesesteak. He absolutely raved about his sandwich and said it was the best he ever had. I wouldn't order the lobster mac again but it was presented beautifully. I look forward to going back and trying the mussels. I saw many of those orders coming out and definitely looked so good! Great spot to check out for drinks, desserts, and a bite! read more

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The atmosphere and artwork is second to none! The servers are extremely nice and attentive. First visit went well, and I can't wait for the next go around. read more

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The vibes, the food and service was amazing! I love this unique menu and cola needs moody, vibey places like this read more

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I read alot of reviews about the cream sauce on the mussels but I like pesto and decided to give it a try. I'm delighted to inform you that it was delicious to the very last drop! I'm not kidding the broth was so flavorful I ate it all like a bowl of soup. The fries were thin crispy perfection and the entire portion was enough to fill me up. This is definitely going on my favorite meals list! read more

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Really enjoyed this spot while in Columbia! Lots of good small plates and drinks. Excellent service! I would definitely return! read more

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Goat's is a cool spot in the trendy Five Points area. The vibe is chill, but not dive-y. The drink list is extensive, mostly classics, but a few that were either originals or too obscure for me to recognize. The bartender very helpfully recommended a couple of drinks--I had the Screaming Viking and the Scarlett O'Hara. Both were simple, but well balanced and exactly the type of thing I was looking for. There's also a very good wine and beer selection, and several wine flight options. I can't say anything blew my socks off, but I would definitely come back! read more

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They have a phenomenal cheesesteak, and excellent Gaston type food. I am glad it's not "every thing is fried" type of place. Their drinks are really ambitious, and it's a great place to take a date around dinner. Unfortunately no military discount is offered. read more

One of Columbia's oldest running restaurants that has a killer drink menu located in the heart of five points. Featuring a food menu just as unique as the restaurant. read more

Service was very good, we a had a gal who was on her first day however the senior staff was helping. Drinks were fantastic and highly recommend. Snacks aka foodies were good also. This was a nice little find with a retro vibe that isn't the new trendy hip stuff. 9/10 will definitely be back when in town. read more

Real nice! Very creative menu, small but very creative Started of with the Hot Tots. Very good flavor the Goat Cheese blend worked well. Went for the Duck Taco's. Had great flavor only critique they were a little dry, could have use a little moisture. Merin behind the bar was awesome We talked food and o mentioned the Farro salad which you don't see on a menu often and she brought me a sample! Thanks Merin! Look forward to a return read more

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Perfect place for date night! I have been wanting to stop by Goat's for post-dinner drinks for a while now and I'm so glad we made it. The drink menu has sooo many options to choose from, including wine flights and coffees. Our server was sweet and laid back, which matched the vibe of the entire place. The owner was behind the bar and you could just tell that he loves what he does, and I enjoyed watching him make drinks from our table. Drinks were delicious! My boyfriend had the aloe Vera cocktail and was amazed that it tasted exactly like an aloe drink that you'd get from the store, but with a little punch. We will definitely be adding this to our date night rotation! read more

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Stopped by here because my SIL was looking for an Espresso martini dupe for the one she had in Mexico. My brother searched and we found Goat's! Upon entering, it had a nice vibe to it. We were approached and we confirmed that they had the drink. They did. He told us to sit where we would like. We did! Our waitress was phenomenal! She was attentive, funny, and well versed on the drink and food menu. We knew what we wanted and my god did they deliver! They were absolutely delicious! My SIL left a happy camper and now I have a new favorite drink and spot to get them! read more

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If there ever was a uniquely different yet very pleasant place, it's Goat's. The interior décor of Goat's is something else. It's a very old time but in a way to me, refreshingly different with a certain new flare about it. As Goat's declares it's a wine and craft cocktail bar with the same atmosphere as was had by the owner's grandfather. It has a great selection of wines and signature cocktails. The menu has some very interesting takes like Buffalo Oysters with blue cheese and a Buffalo hot sauce, an Andouille Hot Dog, Poutine, and a Stuffed Quail. For me, I went for their PEI Mussels with a most delicious pesto sauce and also their Pan Seared Duck Breast with confit potatoes, carrot and orange gastrique. Indeed, everything was delicious. The only downside foodwise is their very limited menu, but then again, it's primarily an upscale cocktail, beer, and drinking establishment. read more

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Great vibe and decor. I was pleasantly surprised when we showed up here upon someone's recommendation. The food is overall pretty good. I love that they have a good salad and vegetarian options (black bean burger). They also have a great selection of beer, wine and cocktails. The desert was amazing! This is a nice little kept secret in the 5-points area. read more

Opie is awesome! He's the owner and was the bartender for me! The service for me was expedient and cordial! Food is extraordinary and yummy! I had the smoked salmon crostini which were awesome! Then I had the duck tacos! Yummmy! Ambience is cool calming eclectic! You deserve 5 stars!! Thank you! read more

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Chill old school ambiance. Good place for drink before dinner or night cap. Food is ok, have heard alot of good things but always average when I order. read more

If you want AMAZING service, a unique and well thought out menu, then this is the place to go. First date, 10 year anniversary, or just a night out with friends; the warm and relaxing atmosphere will have you returning to this Five Points Legend over and over again. Don't forget to check out their desert display! read more

Goat's is a Columbia treasure. I've been a customer since the 90's when it was called Goatfeathers and was connected to Intermezzo (r.I.p.) next door. This place has absolutely the best ambiance of any establishment in the midlands. It's the only place I want to have a cocktail with my wife. No TVs on the wall, perfect lighting, perfect art and furnishings, and great music. The food is pretty great too. I wish they would expand the menu a bit, but whatevs... this place is such a treasure. Update: service has really gone down hill. Our waitress was much more interested in drinking wine, taking shots, and hanging out with her friends than waiting on us. Extremely rude and disingenuous. Also, we ordered 2 medium rare burgers and received two over-cooked pucks. Very disappointing. Hopefully it was just a bad night and an Awful waitress. read more

Great surprise. Was looking primarily for food, and found a gem of a bistro bar. Eclectic setting with funky vibe attracting all ages and cultures... quite fun for a date or friend outing. Ordered appetizers mainly... the Brussel Sprouts were so good we ordered another. I was disappointed by the mussels, but could have been a fluke. It's the only reason I didn't give it a 5. My biggest surprise was the Philly sandwich. Growing up in Philly, I can't help to sample out of state versions always disappointed. Goat's with it's namesake cheese was special... it didn't attempt to imitate and created something all their own. If you love steak and melted cheese, go for it. Last but not least was the great service and the amazing menu of cocktails. Will definitely come back. PS: don't come here if you want a big table and a lot of room to spread out... this is quaint, cozy and intimate. Loved it. read more

Great food Service Wine Staff Owner Will return on my next visit to Five Points! This place is memorable. read more

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Although the place is very nice and everyone was very pleasant, the food was not very good on the day when we went there. We got crab dip, which was extremely salty. It was served with salty baguette. The entrees and sandwiches were very salty and over seasoned. Recommend that Chef check what's going on in the kitchen. We had a good time anyway. read more

No college kids! Yay! Now that's out of the way, the wine list is amazing (1/2 off bottles on Tuesdays) and two pages of Martinis with solid Gin choices. The service was helpful and attentive and the atmosphere will keep you looking around checking things out. The Philly Cheesesteak, Black Bean Burger with the Duck Poutine made the night. Awesome food!! read more

Great food, great service, all around great vibe. Highly recommend. The tater tots were amazing, I feel like I could've eaten several bowls. Also got a Philly cheesesteak and lobster Mac, both as expected were incredibly good. read more

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This place is a VIBE! Great ambiance and great food. Service was perfect and am adding this place to my list of go to places in Columbia. Good place for a quick date night or pregame. Can make it casual or a little fancy depending on what you want. One of the more unique bar/restaurants in Columbia. read more

Called to place a to go order. The customer service was really good. Their menu shifts, but I am not sure at what rate. We asked about the fried oysters and that wasn't being served at the time. We went with the Philly cheesesteaks. Thank goodness 5 Points wasn't packed bc we found parking fairly easy. I loved the vibe this place gives! Pick up was a breeze; there really was just a minute or so before they came from the back with my food. I did inquire about the desserts but the nice lady told me that they had been sitting for over more than a couple of days. So, that was a no for me. The Phillies were really good! The meat was seasoned well and the and it was cheese throughout. I would definitely return for another philly! read more

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This place should get more love. Great spot with the best martinis and mussels in town

I'm a lady of simple tastes. Give me some good wine, tasty bites, and nice company, and I'm set for the evening! I found all of that and more at Goat's in Five Points. The atmosphere of this wine and cocktail bar is very cool. It's cozy and well lived in, but also sophisticated. Great for date nights, biz meetings, or just gathering with friends. The menu has a little bit of everything. I tried the buffalo fried oysters, duck confit poutine, and PEI mussels with cream sauce (they also offer pesto). To start, the oysters were a pleasant surprise. I'm not a big blue cheese fan, but it wasn't overpowering. The poutine was really tasty if you like French fries drenched in gravy and topped with cheese curds. I do and I did! The mussels also hit the spot. Of course, the best part of mussels is always the broth and you can bet I slopped it up with the bread on the side. The owner, Opie, was around and very kind. I can see why this is a neighborhood fave and would definitely come back the next time I'm in Columbia. Prices are very reasonable for what you get, too! read more

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I can't say enough about the lovely experience I had at Goat's. I came across the establishment because they were listed as a participant of Black Restaurant Week; I was even more excited to know they are also black owned. SERVICE: I have never gad such a knowledgeable bar tender! She was amazing! So conversational, genuine, and knowledgeable about the menu. She gave my friend I great menu suggestions and consistently checked in. Such a pleasure to interact and converse with. She will for sure be the main reason I continue to patronize this establishment. FOOD Another awesome plus in this dining experience. I ordered the lobster Mac and cheese. Every bite had a piece of lobster and it was perfectly seasoned. The cheese to pasta ratio was perfect. My friend ordered the chicken Philly. She said it was great, also not overly seasoned. I also ordered the crab dip as an appetizer. No fake crab meat in this appetizer! Lump crab was on my crostini every time I dipped it. This is a gem of a place! The camaraderie amongst the staff is demonstrated throughout the experience. Definitely worth becoming a regular. read more

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This is place is worth a visit. Cool atmosphere with many regulars yet visitors feel welcome also. I visited during a work trip and felt right at home. Staff was very attentive, bar was very quick with drinks. The waitress offered nice suggestions. All was good. We tried the hot tots for an appetizer. They were delicious. I had the Lobster Mac and Cheese and savored every bite. I cant wait to stop in again. read more

I've always liked goats but my last 2 visits were my last for a while. The once friendly owner/bartender seems burned out. It felt like we were an imposition on both visits. He should considering hiring more bartenders so he can get a little break. Everyone deserves to feel welcome. If you don't, find another place. read more

Great food, great drinks. Good atmosphere, especially for a nice date night. I'm definitely going to be coming back read more

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This place has been on my list since forever. I didn't take any pictures. It's small but has a very intimate vibe. Pictures lights good music. There is a small menu. The drinks were awesome the food delicious. We split the crab dip, and both had the Philly chesse steak. Our server was really sweet and did a great job. Will definitely come back read more

Best vibes for a first date! I can absolutely believe they have lasted as long as they have!

The ambiance is what sets this place apart: it's moody but not intimidating. It's intimate, but has seating options for singles to large groups. The service is fantastic as the knowledge and approachability of all staff is top tier, especially for wine recommendations. If you need a snack or a full course meal, chef OP has you covered. This place is a gem and whether Im dressed down or up, I always feel comfortable. This place is a gem! read more

The best spot in Columbia, period! The menu is interesting and there is something for everyone. Cool ambiance and friendly service. Our go to night out place. read more

Great experience! We got the Philly cheese steaks and they were great! A huge variety of drinks! Cool atmosphere. read more

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