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    The Goat

    4.0 (94 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating

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    Cheeseburger and fries
    Mayra M.

    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.

    Ryan J.

    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.

    Lobby and bar
    Janine A.

    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!!!

    Rhonda S.

    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.

    Elote Power Bowl
    Bailey P.

    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.

    Elote Power Bowl with Shrimp
    Oscar R.

    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.

    Goat Salad with chicken
    Kristen D.

    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.

    Ahi tuna nachos
    Dorothy S.

    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.

    Salad
    Marsela M.

    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!

    Elote Power Bowl--very tasty
    Gina S.

    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.

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