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    The Goat RiverSouth

    3.4 (259 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Traditional Wings (10)
    Chanel F.

    Inside is nice with lots of TV's if you want to watch a game, but we came on a random Sunday night. The server was friendly. We started with the drunken shrimp which were pretty decent the sauce is similar to a barbecue type. My friend and I both got wings. I requested them to be extra crispy which they definitely were and I liked that. The hot garlic sauce was very good as well if you like buffalo sauce and garlic, the goat dry rub was just okay nothing special. A friend got the jerk chicken tacos and thought the breading was too much but the slaw was good. My husband got the pesto chicken sandwich and said it was pretty okay. I would definitely come again to try something different!

    Tacos
    Peter M.

    Great Spot for Drinks, Gatherings and Shareables. (3.5 Stars) We were in Columbus for business and a group of us decided to go out for drinks and some sharables after a long day. The Goat, River South location was within walking distance of our hotels and we decided to meet there. Our seven-person group was seated fairly quickly and ordered craft beers, cocktails, and wine. We moved on to food and ordered some sharables and some main courses. We ordered Italian Pizza Rolls, Sheet Tray Nachos, Drunken Shrimp, assorted tacos and some flatbread pizzas. I liked the Hot Chicken Flatbread and ordered the smaller size, and be warned, the smaller size is still a sizeable dish. Good thing I had some people to share it with. The service was prompt and the food, drinks and vibe were great. I would come back in the future to give this place another go and try some other dishes.

    Buffalo wings- bone in
    Khloe D.

    My party and me got the GF pizza and the bone in wings. Everything tasted amazing. And the bar like seating had a good vibe. But the service/wait time was crazily long. And it took almost two hours to get our food.

    Boneless Wings were sooooo good

    Oh my we stopped in to grab some food and it was amazing...Hannah our server was unbelievable. Helped me to decide and the shrimp was perfect. My friend had pizza and wings he said they were awesome!!!! I tasted the pizza and it not only was amazing it was perfectly done!!! I will be back and back often!!!

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    Chef G.

    Started off my service by sitting at the bar with Ms Lynn and I got a Arnold Palmer and a shot of liquor. I asked her what she recommended on the menu and she recommended a few good items. I ended up getting the 10 piece wings with barbecue sauce and the Ranch Hand sandwich. It's only been a few minutes since I've been in here and I've already been served my drink and put my order in. Lighting is pretty low, very calm. Sports playing on the TV, music playing soft music. so far the vibe in the place is nice. It took my wing order about 13 minutes for it to arrive which is great timing, but the wings came out very hot and tasty, just the way they're supposed to be. My server has already checked on me twice to make sure I was okay which means she knows I'm still here LOL After eating my wings my burger was out within 10 minutes with Mac and cheese. The Mac was phenomenal... whoever the cook was did that. Aside from a few random conversations that I had with people sitting at the bar the whole entire experience was great and I would definitely recommend coming in here. Great food great vibes. Not the kind of service you get everywhere

    SWEET. POTATO. CHEESECAKE ‍
    Schárvín W.

    Stayed in Columbus for the weekend at LC Guesthouse. The GOAT is in an adjacent building and delivers free if you stay at one of their apartments! Ordered breakfast: two sausage patties, two eggs two hash browns... $10!! Both of us ate and were GOOD. We had to call about our delivery and they admitting to being overwhelmed but sent someone over immediately, which they didn't have to do, I was going to pick it up since it was next door ( they deliver RIGHT to your suite door as well!) But the SWEET POTATO CHEESECAKE is the kicker ... PERFECTION. Not cheesecake with some canned mush slathered on top ... it's like oatcrusted infused into the batter EXCELLENCE. It's SO GOOD.

    Baked Potato Tots
    Ruth R.

    I like the ambience. The service was not the best. The food was amazing and our drinks were OK. We sat at the bar. The seats weren't the greatest, but it was nice. We were able to have good conversation with each other so it wasn't too loud. We got two drinks and the baked potato tots. They were amazing. Our drinks didn't seem to have that great of flavor the presentation of the drink really missed the mark. I don't know how to explain it except that when I got my drink I was really, OK and..... It was the most boring drink I've ever seen the lame piece of orange peel in. It just did not look appetizing and as a garnish, it was pretty lame. I suppose I'm an artistic person and the presentation of your food should entice people to want to eat it similar with a drink. It was a fun place to go. I have to say the food is good. I probably will go there again, though I think it would have to be for a special occasion.

    Baked Potato Tots
    Abby R.

    Came in late on a weekday. Staff were friendly and restaurant is always clean and well-kept. Tots were absolutely delicious- probably the best thing we ordered! Burger was a classic and chicken wrap was good but sauce was sparse so was hard to enjoy in the moment. Sweet potato fries were good but needed some sort of dipping sauce.

    Mule

    Lindel was a FANTASTIC server- great menu run down and did not steer us wrong. Shrimp tacos, tots, & buffalo chicken wrap were all scrumptious. Great portions. Food came to our table quickly.

    Devil on Goatback Scramble
    Julia G.

    I was never refunded, for the record. Maybe it's petty to write again but I shouldn't have to call for a 4th time to get this sorted out. I know this was weeks ago but I think it's fair to update people and tell them that this issue was simply never sorted out. Food and bev are still solid here, I wouldn't renounce that statement. But customer service is laaaaacking

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    Food and service were great! Many gluten friendly options. A nice place to grab a pint and a tasty dish

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    Been to the main restaurant and the coffee bar a couple times now. Both are excellent!

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    Good food. Great atmosphere. Service was fantastic. No complaints about this place. I will be back.

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    Mallika was phenomenal!!! Only want to be served by her, seat me in her section 100% of the time. So bubbly and fun. Give her a raise

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    Abbey was amazing. We had no idea what to get to eat and she helped us decide! She was great and so was the food.

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    The food was absolutely amazing and the service was so nice and accommodating! I highly recommend.

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    always bad service. bar won't even be busy and bartender takes 10 minutes to even greet you let alone take your order. I don't understand

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    Aja is a great server. Service was quick and fantastic. She's witty and personable and the food was amazing. Will be back!

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    Cobra

    4.3
    (148 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    We were looking for a reasonably priced place for dinner in between COSI and our hotel. We stopped…read morehere and it was phenomenal! I was a bit worried as it looks more like a night club from the outside, but the food was fantastic! We ordered the popcorn chicken, the Shanghai noon burger, mama Chien's dumplings, drunken noodles, a cobra old fashion and a local beer (paper cloud?). The chicken had some unique seasoning and the drunken noodles were phenomenal; the noodles were giant and cooked perfectly and the dish has some unique touches like pea pods that you don't usually find. You order at the bar, but even with that the service was great! A server brought out an herb for us to try that is in many of their dishes. They checked in on us several times and even refilled water, which you get yourself at the back. The customer base was very diverse. I'm guessing the place may turn more club-like later at night, but for dinner it's a perfect family restaurant.

    Tried this gem for the first time a few weeks ago. I loved the atmosphere and dive-y feel of the…read morebar. It has a great outdoor patio. All the employees were very kind. I loved watching the bartenders make the drinks. It's mesmerizing. We tried the Koji Popcorn Chicken, Ezzo Pizza Dumplings, Seasoned Fries, Mama Chien's Dumplings (pork & sweet potato filled). All the food was amazing. I ordered a Kopiko Espresso Martini that I will go back 10x over to have again and again. I would say the only thing I'm not a huge fan of is going up to the bar to order every time you need something. I think they could really thrive using a QR system and/or digital tabs to make that process simpler. Also so you don't have to keep leaving the table. Either way, definitely worth it to check out!

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    The Alibi Bourbon and Cocktail Lounge

    The Alibi Bourbon and Cocktail Lounge

    4.5
    (103 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    I really, really, really love the drink menu of the Alibi. Like, a lot. Their visual chart is a…read moregodsend for cocktail explorers, and all of the drinks came out delicious and exactly as described. It's so creative, and the drinks are really the stellar stand out here. However, the atmosphere of those drinks is what gives me pause when thinking about coming back. The limited table situation, tiny cramped space, and loud music means that it doesn't feel particularly relaxing. People are constantly brushing up against you (even at 5PM), and holding a conversation at a normal distance is nearly impossible. NOTE: This place is covered in dust. No shade to the ownership as it doesn't appear to be anywhere near food prep areas (it's on the decor, on/around shelving, all over the faux plants, etc.), but if you're someone who's sensitive to dust, this is probably not a good fit. PROS: -I loooooooove how they've done their drink menu. As someone who is still exploring the potential of cocktails, their nerdy "chart" that places all of their drinks on a sweet/bitter and alcohol-forward/approachable visual chart is SUCH a help. As such, everything I ordered was absolutely amazing for me. I knew exactly what to expect from a drink because of its position on the chart, and it delivered. -Their drinks are really unique. Aqua faba? Fat washed alcohols? Lollipops or toasted marshmallows as garnishes? Super cool. Don't let some of the weirder descriptions creep you out of trying them. -All of their drinks were delicious. Everything I ordered was exactly as described. I often go places where the taste is barely related to its namesake, but they were entirely on-point here. CONS: -I'm not sure if someone called off that night as other reviewers are in love with the service, but our service was really really slow. No real rapport with the staff; just stating the name of a drink as they rushed past and then they were off to try to clean a table or take someone else's order. The drinks they made were great, but this isn't somewhere we'd go if we were in a hurry. -The pictures do not accurately convey how small this place is. Like, it's small. I'd guess less than 1000 square feet. My apartment is bigger by a lot. This isn't necessarily an issue, but it means people pile up quickly as they wait for seating (there's like 4/5 tables and then bar seating). The human walkways are small enough that the bartenders and other guests will brush against you a lot - even while seated. -I get the vibe they were going for here, but with the smaller space, I think a lot of the potential decor options had to "go" in order to fit more humans. It's giving me hardcore The Hearth Room (in Cincinnati) vibes, and I think it could honestly pull it off if it simply had more space. The "relaxed, sophisticated bourbon bar" doesn't quite come through as well when things are so focused on simply fitting in more bodies. -It's loud AF. Like, really, really loud. Between all the people and the blasting pop music, it required leaning into someone's ear in order to speak at normal volumes. We'd regularly have to pause the conversation if something in the music was building to a drop. This is not a place I'd take someone I wasn't very very comfortable with because it really requires being in someone's space to talk. -There's a single all-gender toilet here for everyone in the establishment. It's basically a revolving door of people in and out of it. The door auto-closes, however, so it's really difficult to figure out if it's open or not. There was usually a queue of people waiting in front of the door.

    I never leave Alibi disappointed. They always have such a creative menu with something for…read moreeveryone. It always amazes me how quickly they crank out such creative drinks. I'm sure some of them are batched, but they don't taste like they are. Service was excellent, as always. Endlessly knowledgeable. Small place, but never feels crowded even when full.

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    Cento

    Cento

    4.5
    (175 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    Firstly, this was mine and my new fiancé's first time ever coming here, and I can say that the…read moreoverall experience was nothing but incredible. Our server, Alex, was incredibly kind and helpful, but was also so incredibly down to earth. That alone made us feel so much more comfortable, and I truly appreciate that. Moving to the food, the peach burrata was exceptional! And the carbonara and bolognese were beyond tasty. Overall, this was one of the best meal experiences that u have ever had and I am so incredibly happy that we were able to celebrate our anniversary here (I proposed to her after dinner!) Thank you for the amazing experience, and I cannot wait for the next time we come back! We'll ask for Alex again lol

    We had a wonderful experience! Our server, Allie, was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about…read morethe menu. Her recommendations were spot on, and everything we ordered was delicious. We were celebrating a birthday, and she even offered to take pictures for us, which was such a thoughtful touch and made the occasion feel extra special. Ethan, our server assistant, was equally fantastic. He made sure our drinks were always full and kept the table cleared promptly, helping everything run smoothly throughout our meal. The food was excellent, the atmosphere was great, and the outstanding service from both Allie and Ethan truly made our visit memorable. We can't wait to come back!

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