With absolutely no planning and no recommendations I decided to eat here because it was raining and I could see it from my hotel window and walk there. I was nicely decorated and had many TVs playing the NCAA basketball games. On the right was a bar area and it was quite busy and straight ahead was the dining area where I was seated. I ordered BBQ shrimp for and appetizer and it was large and excellent. Not since Pascal's Manale in New Orleans have I had such great BBQ shrimp. The portion was large so to follow it up I ordered a Billy Burger which was a nicely cooked burger on a fresh in house baked bun dressed with sauteed mushrooms and onions, swiss cheese and a garlic aioli. It was delicious. It came with thin fries which were average but the service was very good and fast.. The food was over the top so I will certainly be back. One more thing, I had a cherry-lime seltzer with rum that was very good too. read more

We had the Nawlins barbecue shrimp and it was delicious. Our server did a great job. It is our go to place for a late lunch.

The menu is extensive, drinks menu, too! The food was great, drinks were fun and very good! I'll be back!

Super awesome food we came in at the last minute and the hostess was so nice . The lamb burger was very good and the fries were great also . I recommend this place for real . read more

Great draft beer selection & the portions are plentiful. The burger was made as described, but it was lackluster in terms of seasoning. The fries were very tasty! They were a shoestring size potato. The service was exceptional! Our waitress was friendly & prompt even though the restaurant was busy. read more

Local Goat - GBT Burger - Burgers Near Me - Ooltewah, Tennessee

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What a great find. We were just driving through and stopped for lunch. The food was amazing and the staff were fantastic. Nice dining and they also have room for large groups. Bring your appetite, the portions are large. read more

Local Goat - Bison meatloaf - Burgers Near Me - Ooltewah, Tennessee

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This is my second time here and both were really good. The menu is varied and service is great. I had salmon and it was really delicious. read more

Local Goat - a bar with wooden bar stools - Burgers Near Me - Ooltewah, Tennessee

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The soup was awful and they didn't even have crackers or bread . Wasn't very hot either and way too thick . I thought they wouldn't charge me since it was terrible and I didn't eat hardly any at all . The other Local Goat in pigeon forge is a lot better ! read more

Local Goat - Shrimp bisque - Burgers Near Me - Ooltewah, Tennessee

The Local Goat is a great place to enjoy a meal with friends and family. The spacious, lively atmosphere is complemented by friendly servers and large portions of delicious food. With a wide variety of tasty dishes, there's something for everyone. read more

Local Goat - Cheese Burger and Fries - Burgers Near Me - Ooltewah, Tennessee

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We went and the food a service were amazing. The deep fried deviled eggs while not being something common were amazing and delicious. The onion rings were huge and side substitution costed nothing. Overall a great place to eat read more

Our first time going to Local Goat in Ooltewah. It was wonderful. Everything was so good. Our server Moria was exceptional from the service to making us feel welcome. We are from Massachusetts. If this wonderful establishment was near us , it would be on our list of favorite places to go. Local Goat is lucky to have such a dedicated employee in Moria.. Such a nice young lady with lots to offer. Thank you for making us feel so welcome. Toni Allard from Massachusetts read more

One of the best meals I've had in a long while!!!!!! Bison burger with a side of whipped sweet potato's Will DEFINITELY Be back read more

Staff was great & helpful. The manager was the problem. I was charged $18 for a single mixed drink...and i didn't request That the alcohol be TOP SHELF. When I questioned the manager, he was very justified in charging such an extravaganza amount for this drink. He wouldn't adjust my bill and didn't apologize. He justified instead by saying " all the other restaurants in that area charged that much." Bologna!!! The Local Goat lost a customer. Bad business. read more

Ordered the BGT Burger and it rocked! I let them include the "salad" (lettuce, tomato, onion) but figured it would be overkill with the goat cheese, bacon jam, and mountain of fried onions already on the burger. Instead if added to it! Fries were the best I have had anywhere in years! So happy we finally checked out this new spot! read more

Sunny, our waitress, was great. We had the bison meatloaf and a black and blue burger, broccoli and sautéed spinach. All were excellent.

plenty of parking. No wait when I walked in mid afternoon on a weekend. My waitress Ruth was amazing! So kind and very attentive. Chill atmosphere and they had ESPN on the big screen. Not too loud inside. I ordered the lamb burger with fries and the lamb was seasoned really well. I like the addition of the red onions and tzatziki sauce with my only critique being there was too much tzatziki. Really appreciated the lunch prices and the military discount! I'll check out some other dishes next time I'm in the area. read more

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Food good service not so great. Yet again with a server that doe not know the order of food and timing. The thing I hate most is when a server stacks your food. I like to enjoy my appetiser before my salad and my salad before my meal. Don't bring me two out of three at the same time unless I have asked you to do so. read more

PARKING - Very large parking lot but did find the way the GPS had me enter was odd. ATMOSPHERE - The place was very clean and we enjoyed the paintings that were for sale displayed on the walls. STAFF - The staff were very friendly and greeted upon entry with a smile and eye contact. We did not feel like a bother and the staff seemed to like their jobs. The credit card machines were down and were told up front and didn't hinder their service or politeness. FOOD - The burgers were pretty good. My son had the bison burger and said it was great. It wasn't super large and said it wasn't very filling but was a great option for lunch. My TN whiskey burger was juicy and filling. My son said the fries were just ok, pretty thin and reminds me of steak and shake fries. I had the sweet mashed potatoes and did not care or them that much. I wish it had some marshmallow topping or option for more flavor They may have been overcooked as it tasted a little burnt or bitter, couldn't tell which. They were extremely hot when I took my first bite, almost scolding hot. I would pass on them next time. PRICE - The price was fair for the quality of burgers. Would like to try the bison meatloaf but that and other items seem a little high. Not a fault of the restaurant as their costs have gone up. THE GOOD - The burger taste was great - Friendly staff and clean place - Tables are situated in a way you could have a conversation with your family without having neighboring tables noise to worry about. THINGS I WOULD LIKE TO SEE -I love the burger choices but wish there would be some more unique ones similar to Rodeo Goat in Dallas or Teak in Orlando. Maybe a burger of the month. -Would like to see more flavor or marshmallow for the sweet potatoes -Having napkins on the table would be nice as opposed to just one fabric one. read more

Local Goat - Burgers Near Me - Ooltewah, Tennessee

Very good food with patio seating. Delicious fried green tomatoes and Blackberry Tea. Pet friendly on patio. read more

Local Goat - Fried Green Tomatoes - Burgers Near Me - Ooltewah, Tennessee

2nd visit. A week ago my burger was thinner than the cheese. Came back, asked if it was a fluke and they delivered an excellent burger. Getting a second beer took about 25 minutes. Couldn't get the keg changed and gave a flat beer. Offered other varieties but most on their menu are too hoppy. Finally gave me one that wasn't too bad. Not sure if I'll be back. To be such a slow night service not great. Can't imagine what a busy night would be. read more

Fresh tasting salad & ingredients! Highly recommend this establishment one of our favorite places to grab fresh food

We stopped for lunch on the way out of town, and were so glad we did. A lot of gluten free options, and everything was delicious. We plan on stopping there on the way back home! read more

Great service. Highly recommended the deep fried deviled eggs. The fried fish is basically a giant fish donut/grease sponge...if that's what you're into, this is the place. Will try other items next time, but will pass on the oily fish donut next time. I think a different batter (breaded) wouldn't make us so sick. Still a great place! I'll go back! read more

Bison burger was cooked perfectly- and all the toppings were fresh and tasty. I went with onion rings vs fries and was not disappointed. For dessert i order the colossal sized bread pudding topped with a scoop of ice cream. It was so decadent! read more

If you left a 1-star review, go home and check for gas leaks, b/c your brain doesn't work. There's a reason all these people who have been multiple times keep going back. Food and service is excellent! We had a party of 5, tried 3 appetizers, burgers & salmon. We were stuffed full of great food when we left. Our server was attentive, knowlegable, professional & friendly, we met her Mom & brother who also work there - lovely family. This is fresh food for a fair price, would love to have a Local Goat in my hometown! read more

Local Goat - The Elvis was great! - Burgers Near Me - Ooltewah, Tennessee

Absolutely fantastic food, vibe and service! Our new favorite! Great quality and prices!! Can't wait to go back!

Great place. Food and service were excellent. It has a warm and inviting atmosphere. We were staying at the nearby Hampton, but I could tell it was mainly a neighborhood crowd. read more

Food was great - service was phenomenal. Asked to change the TV to the US Open and staff was very accommodating. Got myself a great hat also ! read more

Local Goat - Smoky whiskey cocktail - Burgers Near Me - Ooltewah, Tennessee

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The food at Local Goat is made from scratch right there, and is fresh as well as delicious. The service is friendly and helpful. It's a nice simple place to relax and enjoy. read more

Well. I've been here and it's been great and I've been here and it's horrible. Our last visit our hamburger buns were so wet with grease that they were gummy and slimy and when we asked for new buns the waitress seemed really irritated and it took forever to get them. I saw at least one other table ask for new buns too. Not sure why the quality is so hit and miss but this last time it was bad enough that we won't be going back. read more

This place is so cute, and love that it is family owned and operated. Everything is locally sourced, and they even make their own homemade ketchup! Our server Makenzi was amazing from start to finish. She was super knowledgeable and helpful in picking out our drinks, appetizers, and entrees. She checked in often and was super attentive The food was also amazing! We tried the fried green tomatoes, and they were perfectly crunchy, with the right amount of flavor. I had the southern salad, and Omgosh I could drink the honey mustard dressing it was so good! My aunt got the lamb burger, and said it was the best burger she's ever eaten! read more

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Awesome find! Locally owned and operated spot serving up delicious food. Meat and produce sourced locally and the feature local and regional beers as well! The bartender was fantastic, she provided great recommendations and told she was a great guide by informing me about the local area! The Froed Green Tomatoes were crisp and so warming! The bacon jam and onions were a great accompaniment but do yourselves a favor and take a bite of them woth that salad, the balsamic glaze paired with the tomatoes makes the whole dish. The Lamb Burger was so juicy! The tzatziki and feta was a classic pairing done right. The fries we a bit of a let done, these super super thin shoestring fries were under seasoned, got cold almost immediately and were soggy. They definitely needed more crunch. Overal a great spot! I loom forward to my next visit to try more of their burgers they have a fantastic selection and tout their fresh never frozen locally source beef! Can't wait! read more

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Great food and excellent service whenever we visit. Locals get extra 10% off just let your waiter/waitress know if they don't ask read more

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The fondu appetizer and our entrees were incredible! Additionally, the service was on point. This is a local gem and we can't wait to make this restaurant a regular treat for our family! read more

Oh yum!!! How is that for a summary? For four years we have been visiting Ooltewah and in all of those years, we missed trying out Local Goat....until this time. Hello deliciousness!!! Our waitress was friendly and helpful. Our food -- cheeseburger (with a fresh, delicious and soft bun), fruit salad "cup", crispy shoestring French fries, autumn harvest salad (oh my how happy my palette was), chicken wings, fish n chips, and crème brûlée. With the exception of the overly oily fish, everything was superb. The portions were large and filling. We would definitely return should we head out that way again. read more

Local Goat - Autumn Harvest Salad with dressing on the side. YUM!!! (P.S. the onion rings and jalapeño ranch are ohhh soo good!!) - Burgers Near Me - Ooltewah, Tennessee

Food was great, service was prompt and polite. Theresa did a great job handling my order. Riley was cooked perfectly and the sweet potato mash was excellent. Side salad was very good as well and I especially like the homemade dressing. read more

Generally, their food is great, but I've had two meals recently that have been awful. The bbq chicken nachos were very disappointing! The queso tasted straight out of a can - no spice, congealed, yuck. The guacamole was brown, chicken wasn't hot and was overcooked. Not enough flavor - so unlike this restaurant. Never again. The breaded chicken sandwich was awful. The chicken was so overcooked, it was inedible. Most of their food I've had is great, but it seems like their quality has gone down. I really hope they can improve their quality and consistency. read more

A wonderful place to eat! The 4 of us, got steaks except 1 she ate ribs, the steaks and ribs were ALL superb! The atmosphere was great! And our server, Bre was one of the best we have ever had! I like to you not! Thank y'all we will be coming back. We are from Ohatchee, and Glencoe Alabama! #rolltide! read more

Scratch kitchen Lots of creative items in the menu We enjoyed two packed-with-delicious ingredients salads, dressing made in house ( Blue cheese VG, honey mustard too sweet for our tastes) Onion rings were best we have had in memory, huge sweet onion, batter seasoned lightly, and not thick, served "burn your taste buds hot" from the fryer... SO Good! Chelsea our server was perfect, very personable, chatty enough, didn't take up residence with us but lingered enough for us all to swap fun diner/dinings experiences, and keep my partner's ice tea refilled at all times. House wine was better than expected, and it was happy hour pricing! Our second visit passing through the area. We shall return! read more

Outstanding quality food and service! This is one of our favorite "local" places even though we drive almost 45 minutes to get there. It's a place we avoided for a while because it kind of gives off a "chainy" vibe, but in truth it's so much better! We have not had a single menu item that has disappointed us yet. Our favorite appetizer is the beer cheese dip- you get a generous portion of it, and it's served with fresh French bread, apple slices, and pretzels. A tip with this appetizer (and not every server will mention this) is that when you inevitably run out of stuff to dip- refills on the dipping items are FREE. As for entrees, again we've never been disappointed. They have a great selection of burgers and sandwiches- a little something for everyone. Personal favorites are the bison burger, and the hot honey fried chicken. The fish and chips is also great- but what really sets it apart is the French fries- they are incredible. They are a thin, shoestring cut and fried perfectly to be a bit crisp. Some of the best I've had. I wish I could comment on how the desserts are, but we've always been far to full to even attempt trying one! read more