FOOD...OUTSTANDING SERVICE...SPECTACULAR VIBE.... CHILL,BUT ELEGANT I personally love the bronzino, the artichoke puree slaps. And the bar tender makes a mean espresso martini. read more

Went here for Valentine's Day, there was a prix fixe menu. It was pretty good; started with salads--Caesar salad was just ok, the beet buratta salad was fantastic. My husband had the filet and it was beautifully charred on the outside, perfectly cooked/flavored. Veggies were cooked perfectly, still had a bite to them. I got the pork osso bocco over mushroom risotto, it was pretty good. We were full so brought the chocolate cake for 2 home to enjoy later. It was hands down the best dish we had that night. Our server Connor was very young but very sweet and attentive. I thought the restaurant would be more upscale, but it was a lot more casual & felt almost like a chain restaurant. Noticed Little details like the glasses & silverware being spotty that made me less inclined to return. read more

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Every year I take the time to visit a new restaurant during Jersey shore restaurant week. This year we decided to check out the Goat. I have visited several David Burke restaurants over the years. The food was very good and I will likely return for Happy hour or dinner. The restaurant is nicely decorated with a large bar. The restaurants acoustics aren't great and it is difficult to maintain a conversation with table mates because of the noise. I had the fried rock shrimp and fried calamari which was very good. The Salmon I had was perfectly prepared, I did get the pesto on The side as I don't think Pesto pairs well with Salmon. The asparagus was executed nicely. The Chocolate mousse cake with raspberry was excellent. Service wasn't great, looked they were short staffed. I will likely revisit as the food was very good. read more

The Goat By David Burke - Jersey shore restaurant week menu - Desserts Near Me - Union Beach, New Jersey

I wish I could give this place 0 stars or negative stars. We were not attended to for over 15 minutes after we were given the menus. No water, no waiter came by, nothing. That is really disgusting service and absolutely not how you should treat anyone. Definitely never returning. We were treated like a joke! No thanks! I already had a feeling it was going to be bad when we came in and no one was there to sit us down. Please don't come here if you want a proper meal and want to be treated like a person. Unbelievable! Edit: I should've read previous reviews. Damn, shame on me! I would've never came if I saw other people had experienced the same thing! read more

The service was very good but the food was lack luster at best.....I was expecting more since this restaurant was recommended to me with rave reviews by two people. We ordered an appetizer to share and as the cook if you know the watermelon has no flavor....please don't serve it (it was awful), I also think the grade of prosciutto was rather low grade. The other person in my party did like her entree which was pasta with mussels. I selected the panini and which was yet another disappointment. The panini bread was so overcooked upon taking my first bite I had to check to make sure my front teeth were still in my mouth...and in general it just lacked any hint of flavor. The waiter was nice enough to offer to bring me a different entree but at this point I was pretty much over the Goat. The manager did come and apologize (which was greatly appreciated) and also removed my panini from the bill. I was offered a free dessert I selected the crème brûlée and it was perfectly prepared and tasty. The restaurant is cozy inside and has a lovely bar area to sit and eat. Huge windows (all the blinds were down, I like the feel of the sunlight when I am out for a meal.....I am sure we could have had the shades opened if we asked). read more

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My wife and I tried this spot for Valentine's Day. They had a Prefix Menu for $68++ per person, minus the drinks. Sounded like a good deal, right? Especially, since this restaurant is part of the David Burke group. It should be good. We started with our appetizers. My wife originally wanted the Lobster Bisque Soup. But they ran out of that. They only had Mushroom Bisque or some other cream soup as a replacement. So, I had the Mushroom Bisque Souphile, while she had the Beet and Buratta Salad. They were very good. When it came to the main courses, I had the Pork Osso Buccon with Risotto (in Tagalog, Pinasosyal na Patatim ). My wife ordered the Lobster Ravioli. While my portions were generous, hers were disappointing. Five small pieces. Hardly satisfying, especially for someone who skipped lunch and was looking forward to a hearty meal for dinner. You would think that because you were paying the same price, both meals would have good portions. It wasn't the case here. Luckily, my meal was large enough for me to share. But, our mood was already in the downhill. BTW, the browning of my dish was uneven. On One side, you have a nice dark brown color and it was slightly crispy. On the other side, it was pale and soggy. Desserts took longer to come out than our meal, which was very strange. The place wasn't fully packed. When they did arrive, they were a letdown. My Coconut Cream Pie was fine. Nothing too special. However, the sugars of my wife's creme brulee was burnt to the point where it made the whole dessert bitter. We brought it up to their attention. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. They said they would replace it in two minutes. So, we waited. Unfortunately, the replacement was a failure, too. The top sugar was on point, but the actual custard was very runny. My wife just finished it as we wanted to leave right away. The manager apologized and gave us a free slice of key lime pie as a good gesture. If it weren't for the staff, this place would have gotten a two-star for its inconsistency. Would probably not go back. read more

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This place has an identity crisis. Website/reservation site says attire is smart casual but they're having bingo nights, family feud, comedy show and other dive bar events. Also, people in there in an open button down shirt displaying their undershirt tank top as if they're at a backyard bbq. The place wasn't busy. Waited 10 mins to be greeted and felt like we were inconveniencing the host/manager. The waitress was lovely. Service was slow but you can tell it wasn't the waitresses fault. Only offered bottle still water or bottle sparkling water that cost $10. It took over 20 mins for a cocktail. It took 30 mins for whipped ricotta and toast to arrive. The ricotta was good but the bread seemed stale as it was hard and chewy. Our other appetizer arrive 20 mins after the whipped ricotta. Then dinner showed up 3 mins after that. Originally wanted the roasted chicken but didn't have it. Went with chicken francaise with no mushrooms instead. The dish showed up with peas when the description is "mushrooms, asparagus, yellow rice, garlic, lemon, butter". I'm not sure why there were peas. The food tasted meh and bland at best. Very disappointed. They're trying to pass off the goat as a show pony and failing miserably. read more

The decoration/design of this place is so playful I love it. At every turn you see a goat, and the wallpaper, I want it in my bathroom ASAP! We came during restaurant week so we got a three course meal at a set price. We enjoyed everything that came out. The meatballs were so tender and the garlic knots had a nice chew to them. I didn't get to try the pasta dishes but the people who had them really liked their meal. We all decided that the branzino was the favorite of the night with all the sauces and sides it came with. I got the steak that was a bit too rare but was rather surprised by the sides of my meal. I couldn't figure out what the side vegetable was but it had a hint of sweetness that I enjoyed. My mouse cake was the perfect way to end the meal - light and chocolatey. Our server was funny and very nice but we did have a few mix ups. We opted for tap water and mid way through he gave us spring water and was charged twice for it. I also changed my cook on my steak and it was not done to the correct wellness. Looking forward to coming back with friends so they can experience the decorations here. I want to come and try their bingo nights on Wednesday too. read more

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Nicely renovated interior from the previous restaurant, Piero's, and delicious key lime pie but these were the only things I found great here. Last minute reservations were no problem to get on a Sunday night. Me and a friend arrived around 5:30 pm and there were only a couple of tables seated. Although the restaurant was empty, and it never actually filled up, we were seated directly next to the entrance at a small table for two. I would have preferred a larger table away from the entrance but just figured maybe they were going to get busy. The hostess stood awkwardly nearby with the menus waiting for me and my friend to be seated. My friend had a jacket she needed to take off and let her know that she needed a minute if she wanted to put the menu down but she just stood there holding the menu. We were seated for quite a bit and had more than enough time to decide what we wanted to order before our waitress approached our table, despite how empty the restaurant was. She greeted us, took our preference for water and returned 10 minutes later. At this point we were probably seated for 20 minutes and were more than ready to order something. We started with cocktails. My friend noticed the menu said they had daily cocktail specials. She inquired about the specials but decided to stick with wine while I ordered the special. We also let her know we were ready to place our order for apps and dinner at the same time. If there were any food specials I have no idea because we didn't ask and none were offered. Another ten minutes or so passed and we got our drink order, only my friends order was wrong. Our waitress brought out two of the specials. When we mentioned to our waitress this wasn't what she ordered she proceeded to insist that my friend ordered that because she asked what the specials were. After a few minutes of back and forth she reluctantly took the drink back and brought out her wine. Our apps arrived fairly fast. We ordered the polenta fries and hipster mozzarella. The polenta fries were good, the hipster mozzarella was cold. Our meals arrived shortly after and our waitress stood there with our dishes as we moved around the app plates to make room. We had a very small two person table and she never offered to clear the plates for the apps or the actual apps. We made room for ourselves piling up dishes. I guess she realized her mistake shortly after and came to take away the apps. She never once asked why we barely touched the mozzarella. Our dinner also arrived cold and the presentation, especially for my friends skirt steak was really sloppy (especially for the price). My ravioli was cold and the edges were hard. The pesto was overly oily and it was just far too much on top. I ended up brushing off a lot of the pesto and oil and eating half the dish. Again, our waitress never inquired how our dishes were or why they were half full still. The one saving grace here was dessert. Our key lime pie was delicious. We also ordered cappuccino but it came out after we had finished the pie and it tasted watered down. It was also extremely hot, like abnormally hot. For two apps, two drinks, two entrees, one dessert and two cappuccinos we spent close $100 pp with tip. This was one extremely disappointing meal with service to match. We noticed the manager walking around to other couple of tables but never once stopped by our table to see how things were. Save your money and time and head elsewhere. read more

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We love Happy hours, finally got to try This Happy Hour did not disappoint was absolutely delicious great prices,great atmosphere,great Happy hour prices on the food selection ,and it's till7 pm.Our bartender Sean was fabulous great service. One small thing, needs another TV in Bar front center where the Lattice is kinda wasted space Will be back. . read more

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Service was amazing head bartender knows his drinks. I had a delicious dirty martini sat at the bar before dinner. We did the prefix dinner appetizers, main mail, and dessert. Everything was delicious. Food came out hot. Everything was tasty. My steak was cooked exactly the way I wanted it asked for the ambience it was decent Tables are a little close, but we were there early so it didn't matter. read more

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I was so excited to be invited to try this restaurant. I have been to one of his restaurants before, and I knew this was going to be an experience! Reservations were for 7 pm, and when I arrived, I parked in their lot. I walked in and was greeted by the manager, and he was so nice! The restaurant was super cute and gave us the absolute goat theme and experience! Chris was our server along with Amanda, who was in training. Chris was absolutely awesome from his service to his knowledge. Amanda was super pleasant and helped so much! For my drink, I got the vodka martini, and my boyfriend got the lemoncello martini. My martini was very good. For appetizers, I got the chicken dumpling soup, and my boyfriend got the bacon. The soup was soooo good! For our entrées I got the shrimp and scallop scampi, and my boyfriend got the short rib with some sides. The plates looked delicious! I enjoyed the shrimp. The scallops were just ok. I really enjoyed the mac and cheese the most out of the mashed potatoes, that and the spinach and mushrooms. My boyfriend loved the short rib! Now it was time for dessert, and I got the dessert of the day, the keylime pie, and I was in heaven! It was delicious! My boyfriend got the fudge mousse cake, and it too was tasty! We absolutely enjoyed our time and would go back! Thank you for this experience! read more

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What an awesome find! This place was delicious!! I came here with my family on a Friday night and we did their strip night $36 menu that is only on Fridays starting at 4pm. The menu included a salad , 12 Oz strip steak , fries and a glass of wine or local draft beer for the price . I must say that everything was excellent! We ordered two appetizers to share (not part of the Friday special) , one was their famous clothesline bacon and the other was their oysters. Both were incredible. Lastly we got some dessert to share which included their popular the goat chocolate mousse cake and their black and white cookie sundae- all was amazing! Honestly I'm so impressed , I will be back !! I've seen their events page and I will be joining in for an event real soon , they have some cool stuff ! read more

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I like the "family restaurant" feel, combined with the elevated dishes. This is a great place to go with you partner , or with a large group. I've met David Burke and he's extremely down to earth. He showed our children how to make cotton candy! I highly recommend trying out different nights...there's always something new going on. read more

I chose this restaurant to celebrate my husband's birthday. We made a reservation, which I highly recommend because it was PACKED when we left. We shared the 'Clothesline Bacon' to start, which was maple black pepper glazed and absolutely DELICIOUS! I don't remember the name of the entree my husband got but it was pork chop with potatoes. He really enjoyed it. It was very thick cut and he loved the whole meal. I got the 'Paper bag Lasagna' which was layers of beef & ricotta, wrapped in herbed pastry crisp. It was very a unique dish overall and very tasty and both meals were great portions. We ended with the 'DB'S CHEESECAKE LOLLIPOP TREE FOR TWO' was chocolate tuxedo, cherry pistachio, toffee crunch, bubblegum whipped cream, cotton candy. 5 stars for the Cotton Candy... but I really did not enjoy the rest. There was not enough cheesecake for me and the shells were too hard so my husband ate the cake pops and I ate the cotton candy. He loved it and since it's his birthday... that's all that counts! The service was WONDERFUL! Everyone wished my husband a happy birthday from the hostess to the server, to bringing out the cheesecake lollipop tree with a candle on it. I could understand the server knowing his birthday (I noted it on OpenTable when I reserved) but when we left, the hostess STILL say happy birthday. I couldn't believe they even remembered. Our server was also great. He was BUSY but still made time to tell us all the specials, chat with us about other topics we mentioned and we never felt rushed. David Burke's food is always good. This is my 2nd time at one of his restaurants (the other was in NY). I would definitely recommend and come back. read more

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Service was GREAT. Food is always good. Anthony the bartender is a magician. Perfect balance of flavor in the pours. The lady raved over the Strawberry Margherita read more

This was a great spot with delicious food! We went with a group of friends for a quick dinner before a nearby event. We were seated quickly and served promptly. The food was really great. I loved the octopus, which was well made and tender. The pork chop was also tender and juicy, and was easy to cut through. The side dishes were fairly good,especially the brussel sprouts, and we ended up sharing them because they were a generous portion. Overall, this is a nice spot with good food that I wouldn't mind revisiting. read more

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What's going on at the Goat? Having dined at orchard park and red horse, we wanted to try the OG. We made this reservation two months in advance to celebrate a friend's birthday. We expected fine dining and wine. We were very disappointed. The wine list was bare- most bottles were out of stock. What was left was not worthy of the expected experience. Several dishes had already been removed from the menu, but the filet mignons (that half of the table ordered)- surprise, not available. The server was 100% more invested in our experience than the manager. He tried his best to make sure we enjoyed everything, but unfortunately, they didn't meet our expectations. for a fine dining experience. The entree was the best part which was the lobster orichetta. Hope David Bourke invests his time and energy in all his places. read more

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Went to the restaurant on saturday night before father's day. Had a reservation and, upon getting into the parking lot, realized that there will most likely be issues (parking lot was packed, while multiple reservation sports were still available) Long story short - kitchen was backed up due to a large party upstairs (and probably a bad manager/host who did not stagger other arrivals) On top of that, service was modeled after a chain (Applebees/Houlihan's) with no napkins on the table, a server picking wrong wine initially and unable to open the bottle. The food was "meh" when we finally got it. Flatbread was burned, my wife's seafood/lobster pasta was delivered as spaghetti with 1 shrimp and 1 ring of calamari. (after asking, they added one more piece of lobster on top) Honestly, a chain restaurant may have been a better choice. (And, yes, David Burke was on premises that night) read more

The wife and I enjoyed a Valentines dinner. The service was excellent, though our waiter's accent was a slight challenge. My shrimp and scallops were good, the shrimp a tad overcooked. My wife enjoyed her filet with potatoes and carrots, but not the gravy. The salad was excellent as was the focaccia. We ordered the dessert but ended up taking it home because we were both satiated. read more

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On arrival to restaurant, property in the outdoor seating area was littered with cigarette butts, trash, & outdoor tables were covered with dirty dishes. Not a good initial impression of a restaurant. Waited 25 minutes for warm, watered down drinks. Manager came over to apologize for delay on food making it to our table. Lastest, our waiter had such bad body odor, that my young son complained to us about his poor hygiene. David Burke you can & should do BETTER!! read more

So the Goat is the most uniquely decorated restaurant I've ever seen. Loved sitting at the bar/bar area, where the bartender will ask what you like and make up a custom cocktail just for you on the spot. Home run every time. It feels like the whole staff is trying to ensure you have a good time, the food is great especially with the happy hour prices and daily specials, and there is always something to come back and try the next time. Whether it's a night out or a birthday dinner, we always go Goat read more

The Goat By David Burke - The GOAT - Desserts Near Me - Union Beach, New Jersey

5 Stars -- The GOAT is LIVING up to the name! From the first bite to the last sip, everything was top-tier! And it helps the staff is friendly :) read more

Was there tonight, a total of 4 other patrons when we arrived. My biggest complaint was that the service was so very slow. I gave this establishment multiple chances. The bartender was serving tables and was very overwhelmed . People got up and left because they never got service. I waited a 1/2 hour for a drink that I never got and it was ultimately on my bill. The owner walked in and never stopped to talk to any of the patrons, my thought was, maybe if he stopped and talked to patrons he might learn what can be improved and maybe people would come back read more

Since we have been on a David Burke tour (Red Horse and Drifthouse), we decided last minute to try The Goat on a Sunday. We arrived just as they finished the brunch menu and were moving on to dinner. The restaurant definitely lives up to its name with whimsical goat pictures and goat wallpaper everywhere. Our server was pleasant and the service was good overall. Appetizers: Wagyu meatballs with polenta-nice presentation Tuna tacos Entrees: Seafood risotto- a special of the evening and excellent. There was plenty of seafood and the rice was creamy/perfectly cooked. Pizza Dessert: Key lime pie David Burke's food is solid, consistent, and delicious. Success begets success. I would say The Goat is more than 4 stars but not quite 5 which I reserved for his Red Horse restaurant. It's a very nice addition to the Union Beach area and we would definitely come back. read more

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Amazing food, service and price. Plenty of seating and a big menu. We are coming back here for sure!!

We came up from Ocean County to see the comedy show on 4-25. Very good salad, appetizer and desert, Attentive service for the most part. ok comedy. We were in the buffet line and a man next to us was on his second trip to the buffet with his dirty plate. I suggested he get a clean plate. He ignored me. My wife stepped out of line to tell a server who was close by. She said "oh well" and did nothing. We were disgusted. Needless to say, that was it for us with the buffet. This is more about the server who failed to intercede with a potential contamination issue, than the patron. I emailed the restaurant and recieved no replly ,so I'm here on Yelp. read more

The food and service was excellent. We had the Friday special, strip steak cooked medium rare with seasoned potatoes like none I've had before. The baked lasagna was light and delicate. Sauce was mild and cheese was just the right amount. For desert we had the coconut custard made with a twist and the chocolate mousse cake. They weren't skimpy with the cocktail drinks either. The ambiance was lively yet quiet enough to have a decent conversation. We diffidently give it 2 thumbs up. read more

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The waitress was amazing! We weren't too hungry. So we decided to share appetizers and they were very good! read more

The Goat By David Burke - Desserts Near Me - Union Beach, New Jersey

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The good: service, decor, fried calamari app, both their mocktails and chocolate dessert The bad: all the other food. Just sad and not tasty. My husband got the steak and fritz, fries were over cooked and have been standing under a lamp and the steak was just gray and chewy. I got seafood with pasta and again stayed under lamp taste and look.. we had to wait for the dinner to come out for a while. Unfortunately, I had good hopes about this place as we live nearby, but will not be returning . read more

Stopped at the Goat solo to try the DB Cheese Burger "ROYALE" * - 12 english muffin, B-1 aioli. BINGO !!! I am always apprehensive and concerned about getting a burger because I like it RARE. Well.. this burger was perfectly done. A good Veterinarian could bring this animal back. Excellent. Great service and a pleasure. Sat at the bar and there was a staff/ Manager huddle going on in the back Didn't mean to listen in; but I like what I heard. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the Bar Marvy was great ! Comfortable bar, high tops and dining area. Comfortable, welcoming, and relaxing enviro. These people care ! Many happy return's coming. The afternoon menu is reasonably priced. Check this out! Rich read more

The Goat By David Burke - Desserts Near Me - Union Beach, New Jersey

This place is very good. Very busy a bit of slow service. The food.is superb. Shy away from the house wine and go with premium. It's good. We had clams casino which are very simular to my own recipe , I liked the split shrimp garnish. The salmon brochetta was excellent. S c allop and shrimp scampi were delicious but another scallop and shrimp would have been a home run. Don't let people feel like they aren't getting their money worth especially in NJ.. fradiovla was off the hook I had the casserecci pasta which was probably the best meal I've ever had out. The best of the best. read more

The Goat By David Burke - Desserts Near Me - Union Beach, New Jersey

Had an amazing time. Boyfriend and I sat at the bar and the bartender was super attentive. Had the meatballs, eggplant chips, and Burger special. David was sitting at the bar when we went which was pretty cool to see. The eggplant chips were super unique and a pleasant surprise. Will be returning again for Sunday pasta read more

Fabulous, highly recommended. I enjoy all of chef David Burke's restaurants, especially Rumson, New Jersey after the beach.

First time there. Menu is small. Food was good. Atmosphere wise, I liked Orchard Park better. The decor made me feel like I was in a living room. I had a Flaming chicken over risotto. They lit it up. So that was fun. read more

The Goat By David Burke - Flaming Chicken over risotto. - Desserts Near Me - Union Beach, New Jersey

Food was terrible on two separate occasions and based on the lack of quality, it was WAY overpriced. Does not live up to the David Burke name at all. read more

Went here for the first time last night and loved it. Service was fantastic, ambience was great with a cool vibe and the food was good. Stacy and Ashley were fantastic bartenders and made the whole evening super fun! Can't wait to go back and do it all over again. read more

The Goat By David Burke - Desserts Near Me - Union Beach, New Jersey

I'm super impressed with The Goat! First thing is get a reservation because this place was PACKED!!! One way to tell if a joint is worth a visit is a full parking lot. They will accommodate walk ups but do yourself a favor and book a table in advance. Show up early, there is ample parking and lots of extra space but as popular as this place is you will be hunting for a spot. The front house staff are calm, confident and pleasing. We had a reservation and showed up 10 minutes early, the hostesses were tactful in helping the walk-in and reservations seamlessly. We felt special being seated before several groups waiting for tables. We were seated in a very cool spot and got to take in the whimsical decorations and people watch the variety of patrons. We saw everything from jeans and tee shirts to people dressed for fine dining. This is a laid back come as you are place but the menu is high end and sleek. I've got to say it now, there was actually reversed sticker shock when the check came. I was surprised how low the cost was for the variety of items my girl and I enjoyed. This is elevated comfort food with whimsy and humor. Fun names and nostalgic takes on staple dishes elevate this dining experience from a meal to an event. Hats off to Chef Burke for bringing an affordable choice for patrons to experience fun fine dining. Thanks to the goat staff from the hostess's to the GM (who greeted us shared a chuckle and sent out a taste of the crostini appetizer) our lovely waitress and even the food runners. The professionalism was inspiring. We can't wait for another visit, gonna try the pizza next time. Food Dude!!! read more

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Weekend brunch review... The Goat is the latest creation and 8th overall in NJ for local guy/chef David Burke. Menu is quite extensive for a boozy brunch. Even for the entrees, which is kind of surprising. That being said... For our late morning libations a beauty at the beach for her and strong Bloody Mary for myself. If one is familiar with his restaurants, they have a few signature items both entrees and sweets at the end. This time we just had to try different items. She had the Nj eggs Benedict. For me the lemon ricotta pancakes. Just wish that I passed on the powdered sugar. :( For our dessert, we shared a slice of chocolate mousse cake. On the menu it's called The Goat. Prices are a little high for the area. But cheaper than other restaurants of his for brunch. Welcome (back) to the neighborhood. read more

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Great happy hour and specials. The menu has something for everyone and is so creative. One of the best burgers around! The branzino was cooked perfectly with fresh herbs that went perfectly with a glass of Chardonnay! We tried the margarita pizza and loved the crust and tasty toppings. The servers were very knowledgeable of the menu and suggested appetizers that we really loved. The spicy mussels were just that - spicy and delicious! We will be back ! read more

The Goat By David Burke - Branzino ! - Desserts Near Me - Union Beach, New Jersey