I've been here twice, once this past fall, and the other just last week - it was great both times! This most recent time I was there with a group of teachers, having pre-comedy show lunch & drinks, and everyone (there were 6) loved their food, and really enjoyed their drink options. Our server was fab, super friendly and quick (shout-out to Brody!), and had great suggestions from his menu faves. The previous time I came was post-comedy show, just for drinks, and the 3 of us all enjoyed our drinks then, as well. I also love the decor vibe, especially as a (elder) millennial, because MJ IS the GOAT. Stop by and try it, definitely worth a shot! read more

We stopped in on a Friday night and this place was crowded! We were told there would be about a 20 minute wait but we were fortunate to be seated in 5 minutes. We were greeted by Ian our server immediately which was very nice. We noticed they have Happy Hour Tues-Fri from 4-6pm so we took advantage of their half off cocktails and a few food specials. I had the Wisconsin Old Fashion and my wife had the Poli Old Fashion which was tequila based. Both were fantastic! We started with an order of their Street Corn Deviled Eggs which were amazing..super creamy. They do have a GF menu so my wife had a bowl of their homemade chili and I had their Italian Beef Bao trio. Both were delicious and very meaty. They have an extension whiskey/bourbon list plus their burgers looked amazing. We will definitely be back! read more

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We came in on a Friday night during happy hour and waited only a short time for a table. Our server Ian was really friendly and didn't rush us. Happy Hour menu is available Tuesday through Friday from 4pm to 6pm so we took advantage of the half priced drinks and food. I had a cocktail called Poli Old Fashioned which is made with tequila, mezcal and agave bitters. The waiter explained that Poli is the name of their chef. I love a smokey cocktail so I really enjoyed it. The street corn deviled eggs were creamy and not at all spicy. My husband really enjoyed the trio of Italian Beef Bao. We also tried the Chili which was very meaty and served piping hot. The patrons seem to be mostly local regulars and it was busy. There were even people eating at the rail table outside since we are enjoying temps in the 60's on a November evening. We will definitely return to sample the burgers. read more

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Stopped in after a comedy show to get some dinner, nothing else nearby seemed to be open lol. It wasn't super busy so we sat at the bar, enjoyed some drinks and food. The bartender was super chill and friendly made some good genuine conversation. Their overall theme is people throughout time considered GOATs like Michael Jordan, Muhammad Ali, etc. burger and fries were good and the chorizo corn dip also really good. Would definitely check them out again. read more

The Goat - Cheeseburger and fries - American Near Me - Batavia, Illinois

Came here to grab a burger. It was on the way home, so we figured why not? We parked in a lot up the street and walked down (maybe 100 yards). We were seated quickly. Since it was cold outside, the front door lets in a lot of cold air. It gets extremely drafty. We had to keep our coats on. The burger was decent. It was called repeat the 3peat. It also had Italian beef. The beef was okay. The fries were good. The service could have been better. Our server was kinda rude, like she was having a bad night. read more

The Goat - American Near Me - Batavia, Illinois

Good service. Food came fast. There were no changing tables in the bathroom, which was surprising!!! They charged an extra $2 to make a whiskey drink neat. This was not disclosed on their menu, and it should have been!!! read more

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Evan is awesome! A very personable bartender who knows the menu well. We felt very welcome here on a Monday afternoon. We decided to get a drink and some nibbles. Evan recommended pretzel bites and we got the cheese sauce on the side. The pretzels are really good. It doesn't look like a lot but they are very filling. The mozzarella sticks are hand breaded and fresh. You can tell they are not frozen. Would like to come back for a bigger meal sometime. The facility is bright, cheery and fun to look at. Lots of sports decor. The upstairs area is fun too so go walk upstairs and check it out. read more

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I can't say The Goat lived up to its name. The service was the highlight. Our waitress was young but attentive and helpful. The inside looks cool but we quickly realized the TVs are not set up for easy viewing. Our table was also so sticky even after having one of the bus boys wipe it down again. They were out of the cocktail I originally wanted so I tried the "With a Y." It came in a very decent size but I could barely taste the alcohol. For my meal I ordered the elote power (added chicken) which was such a disappointment. I basically paid $18 for a bowl of spinach. read more

The Goat - Elote Power Bowl - American Near Me - Batavia, Illinois

The last time we were here this place was a BBQ restaurant so we are a little familiar with the atmosphere. It's the same. Plenty of free Parking on the side. Their menu is small but plenty to choose from. Our server was great. They have an excellent drinks menu. Since it was lunch I we didn't have any drinks just water. We tried the Cheese Burger Rolls. Very good. The sauce that accompanied the rolls is what makes this dish. We tried the Asada Baked Potato and the Elote Power Bowl with Shrimp for Protein. They were both great but the salad was awesome. It not only looked Delicious but also tastes excellent. We didn't try their burgers but next time we will along with a drink. Definitely a place to bring the family or just a meal for two. read more

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Tried this past Thursday. Hours showed open but they were closed. Even tried calling.

Torn on how to score the review. I had previously been to this location when it was the bbq restaurant, it is now a burger restaurant. Layout of the building is a little cramped. I felt we were sitting on top of other tables. Our server was rude. The host/food runner was nice. Burger was a little salty. Fries were seasoned well. Overall , I'll give them a four. Definitely a wide variety in their burger options. If you aren't feeling a burger, I would probably skip them. read more

The food was good, generously portioned, and fairly priced. Service was friendly and efficient. We had: -The goat salad with chicken- very good, light, and refreshing! I also got some queso fries, you know, for balance. Those were pretty good but a little over seasoned. I liked that they make their own queso and it wasn't velveeta. -The Blessed Burger with sweet potato tots.. pretty good! Only knock is the table was very sticky so that wasn't a great first impression. read more

The Goat - Goat Salad with chicken - American Near Me - Batavia, Illinois

Stopped in for a quick meal before seeing a show at the comedy vault. The interior is just like a regular bar. Service was great. Burger was juicy and delicious. The ahi tuna nachos were actually so good! I don't live nearby, but if I did, I'd be a regular at this joint fsho! My friends also really loved their jalapeño burgers. Easy parking everywhere nearby. read more

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Great food, cozy atmosphere, and friendly staff. The flavors were on point and everything felt so fresh and well prepared. Definitely a place worth visiting again during my another visit to Chicago. read more

It's our first time visiting the GOAT! We were definitely impressed! Not only were the decorations and the atmosphere completely on point and super cool to look at! There are two floors to this restaurant and you can see the upstairs from the bottom floor through the balcony, next time we'll have to ask to sit upstairs so we can take a look around. The food was absolutely fantastic, the burgers tasted so fresh and they were made to perfection! Each one of us got something different as you can see in the pictures, and we liked the hint of spice that was in everything that we ordered. The waitress was really helpful and nice, we didn't even wait that long for the food either. We will definitely be returning in the future! read more

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Came back again and we continued to be impressed with our food. Power Bowl was tasty without the guilt. Bao buns did not disappoint. Sometimes I don't like pork belly, but it had a good crisp. Our bar tender was super nice. read more

The Goat - Elote Power Bowl--very tasty - American Near Me - Batavia, Illinois

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Not a review of bar/venue. Went in for carry out. Got a black and blue burger, hold onions and mushrooms. It was dry and they left out the "blue" or at least what was there really didn't help the burger. Fries were ok, but would not recommend for carry out. The clamshell container the meal came in sealed in the moisture so by the time I got home the fries were not so much crispy as chewy. Again this was for a carry out so dining in might be a little different. read more

The Goat - Black and lacking blue burger. - American Near Me - Batavia, Illinois

Food, service, drinks and vibe are all spot on. Only 10 minutes from the outlets, this was worth going a little out of the way. I got the jerk chicken Sammie which had plenty of spice and flavor. My wife had the mysterio burger which really packed some flavor. Hot fries, great drinks and a server (Mia) who really brought her A-game. This is what a gastropub should be. Missing pics because we dove right in, read more

We visited on a busy weekend evening in May and the experience was just fine. I was surprised to read that another reviewer found her salad over-seasoned, because I got the elote power bowl (half grain/half salad) and it definitely needed a little extra kick... more salt, red onion instead the red cabbage, or some of that hot cheeto dust? It has a sports-bar vibe with lots of neon signs and TVs tuned to game shows. Fun but not particularly upscale. read more

This place used to be amazing but they keep taking the best items off the menu. Pretty small and boring menu now. Too bad. I used to eat here often. read more

We have tried your restaurant at least eight times. The menu does not excite me. But I usually get a hamburger. Last night was the last time we will ever come to your restaurant. The server/bartender named Nyna was rude from the beginning till the end. The food is just OK. We usually spend over $80-$150. depending on how many people we invite. I just thought that you should know that they Service is usually very good, and that's the only reason why we kept going back. Like I said this is the last time we will ever come there. read more

Decent. Potential. Nothing stood out as a high or a low here. I settled for a chicken sandwich and fries because I didn't want a burger, and they don't have a great deal of other choices here. Burgers and salads aside, the menu is slim for entrees. Everyone else at my table was at a 3 or 4 here. The food was good, but I think we were all feeling like more choices would have been better. And if they drop the shrimp tacos and substitute in mahi, I can think of a reason to come back. Tables are sticky, ambiance is LOUD, service was decent. This place is small, so expect a crowd on weekend evenings. Cheers. read more

Literally just stood at the front to be seated for 15 minutes and not a single person came to help us.

Found this cute little place when most other places weren't open between lunch and dinner. We sat at the bar and Mallory took care of us. She not only made excellent drinks (the Paradise and an Old Fashion) she had several recommendations but her favorite was Bahn Mi Sandwich which I've never had but had my eye on and was certainly willing to try, it did not disappoint. I opted for the onion rings, also on Mallory's rec, they were perfectly cooked and delicious. We also tried the deviled eggs. I'll admit at first the presentation was a bit off putting because they are mixed with avocado but the taste was great, totally recommend. My "always something" on this one is, it was FREEZING inside. It was maybe 70 degrees outside and the air was on full blast. I felt kinda bad for the employees but other than that everything was great. Check it out read more

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I ordered beef dip and they gave me a burger instead. Ate the burger anyways cause I didn't want to drive back out and wait for what I ordered. Burger was so dry and the bread was soggy. I'm new to the area and someone recommended this place. Definitely not coming back again. read more

Sat at the bar, ordered one of each, Katerina behind the bar was husslin! She was on top of everything!! Food was made great! Service top notch. I do recommend the baked potato and bao's. The spicy edamame wasn't as spicy as expected but still good. Don't sleep on the Memphis sausage board, the cheese, spicy, sausage was yummy!!! For drinks, lady finger which tasted like lechee but the owner of the drink says it's like a Mai Tha. I personally went with champ champ mule, great refreshing!!! read more

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The BEST burger place in Batavia. They have other good food as well, but nothing beats their burgers Price is decent, about $15-20 for food. Drinks are great as well, and so is their happy hour! Couldn't recommend this place enough. read more

Cute place. Great burgers. Nice location in Batavia. Went on a Sunday afternoon for burgers and Bloody Mary. Perfect. Bao bun tacos looked great but didn't try them. Will try them next time for sure. read more

Tried the Nashville Hot chicken sandwich. I enjoyed the twist of having waffles as the bun. The waffles were sweet and light and complemented the spicy chicken. The chicken was not too hot, but still had some nice kick. The bourbon/whiskey selection was very impressive! They offered nightly and monthly food and drink specials. The GOAT is definitely worth checking out. read more

The Goat - Nashville chicken sandwich - American Near Me - Batavia, Illinois

Food was served on the previous restaurants trays, very unappealing presentation. Burger patties were from a box, but did taste good when on a bun with tomato, etc. Mac and Cheese was really good. The waitress we had was so unhappy and seemed to be irritated we were there. We where a group of four and where seated upstairs, there was no one else up there and there was no warm feeling at all, would have been better downstairs. The waitress dropped our trays of food on the table, even made a comment when we ordered to order all at one time so she did not have to go up and down the stairs more than needed! She even started to turn the chairs upside down on the tables around us, very loudly as she was obviously ready to go home! Spent money I regret at this place and will not go back. read more

We love the goat! It is a great neighborhood spot. The beer selection is great and while I was pregnant, I appreciated that they had nonalcoholic options. We love to sit outside here. The food is always good and we've had great service as well. We can't wait for it to warm back up so we can eat outside again! read more

100% on the positive reviews you read, amazing service and food 10/10! Come for lunch if possible, dinner time you will have a wait time for sure..but worth it read more

Great atmosphere, great food, and excellent whiskey/scorch/bourbon collection. Our bartender/server Wes was very knowledgeable and helpful in narrowing down the perfect drink for your flavor palate. read more

First time this evening. Went with my older son, we are both picky. Beer selection was really good, although surprised it was mostly cans. The wings were great, a good start. The hamburgers excellent. But the real test, hot, non-greasy fries was met! They had great fries. Finally our waitress was super attentive and upbeat. I would totally go again. read more

Had a great experience! The food is super good! I'd recommend trying an appetizer. The hostess Shayla was super kind and personable. Definitely a repeat! read more

The Goat - Royale Burger - American Near Me - Batavia, Illinois

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Went here for the 1st time when another local restaurant was taking forever to even get water (an hour and had to stop them to get the water) but The Goat staff took care of us promptly and were very nice. Knowing it was our first time there they took the time to explain to us answers to our questions of menu items. Food was great. Went back a second time and recommended it to our son and his wife and now they have gone twice in the last couple months. read more

Ordered he"s heating up burger with ghost pepper jack cheese fried Nashville pickerels with Cheetos dust hahah just funny lol and the goat burger which is served with asparagus goat cheese grilled onions fig jam and arugula service is fast and resturent is filled up on the Sunday evening , good place to hang if in the area read more

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Small place with enormous taste. Burgers were very good. Our server Chloe made our day. She was very talkative, friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. Fun decorations. Lots of free parking next door. read more

Good food! I got the bahn mi and the ingredients tasted fresh. The slaw paired with the honey hoisin pork belly was a perfect pair! read more

The Goat - Bahn mi with sweet potato tots - American Near Me - Batavia, Illinois

Service was great! Ian was friendly, gave us some of his recommendations and overall experience was pleasant! Went here to check out their burgers from a recommendation, heard they were known for them and with a name like THE GOAT, why not? First time exploring Batavia, very quaint little town, nice v sports theme going on in the place. Cool to even see the wall already with an update Simone Biles on the wall! But getting back to the food... so many options! For starters we had the Bao buns minus the blue cheese crumbles, they were really good! Then we also had the cheeseburger eggrolls, our table was split in it, I thought they were a bit too cheesy and salty but the rest of the table enjoyed them, 2-1, I also did not dip perhaps that could have cut down the cheese or salt. For burgers we all decided to try a bunch and sample each one. I went for the Giddy up, I think if I got the BBQ AOILI on the side I would have enjoyed it a bit more because it was just a bit too much. My husband got the Portnoy pizza burger based on our amazing server Ian's suggestion with extra sauce, that was really good, I would just leave out the peppers because I'm a wimp. My daughter had he's heating up and well I DID JOT TRY THAT because of the last comment bust she said it was good and she was sweating a bit and had to eat only half. We also tried a couple cocktails that were good too. There are a few Sammie's we wanted to try but because we specifically came for burgers we Judd not want to deviate from our plan! Maybe next time! The town is really nice, took a walk through and stopped by the Batavia creamery for a scoop. read more

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