Cool spot! Definitely popular with the locals! Good service, music a little too loud! But hey I sat at the bar so it is what it is! Friendly staff, seem to be a couple in training but did a good job! Good burger! A little messy but I find most good burgers are lately ! Had the tumbleweeds (fried onions) as the side! They were good! Sorry messed up on my pic! read more

The Goat - Burgers Near Me - Newburyport, Massachusetts

I don't normally leave reviews but on New Year's Day but I just had too. I decided to go in to the goat like I do almost 4-5 times a week to get some brunch. Was delightfully greeted by Madelyn and Melissa my bartenders. Was served and ate well like always!!! Power went out a few times and was given the option to leave but I decided to stay. After the fourth time I decided to cash out to make sure the place I enjoy didn't get shafted like the individuals who ran out when it went off. Upon paying for my meal and drinks I asked for the military like I always do and was rudely interacted with by the floor manger saying we don't do military I said well yes you do I come here almost daily. She snarled and said well WE did enough for you today, (you mean you served me my breakfast and my three drinks?) and we don't do that. I then showed her that you do have a military discount and she mumbled something under her breath rudely and finally applied the discount. Mind you the bartender apologized, though not her fault. This manager is absolutely rude. This would be the second time. First time I actually thought they didn't have one until the second time I came in and was told there is one and they said this manager is just lazy and rude. The entire time I was here she was sitting down laughing with friends leaving her staff with no help.... throughly enjoy this place, but man she doesn't belong and needs an attitude adjustment. But anyways eat here! Foods great and the Bartenders are sociable. P.S - It would have been a 5 star except for Lizzie...... see you all tomorrow read more

Fun atmosphere with great views but geared mostly to 20-ish crowd. Also, if you're sitting at the bar, staff will take your chair starting around 7ish, stating it's "standing room only" I've never seen this happen anywhere. I get that they want to allow more room for dancing she. they have live music but if the music is such an important aspect, set up a different area or build an add-on for entertainment rather than force people who like to sit at the bar to eat and drink to stand. It's a tacky policy- kind of embarrassing, actually. Pull yourselves together GOAT and figure something out! Other than that, bar staff were friendly and attentive. Manager was a bit arrogant. read more

Used to be our favorite spot in Newburyport and would come here regularly where my my inlaws have a place on Plum Island. Last few times we left disappointed: overly seasoned and cold food, slow and kind of careless service. But hey, seasonal workers maybe... yadda, yadda, yadda. Today: they forgot they sat us (and a bunch of other people) and we've been waiting for over an hour for man n cheese & chicken and waffles... waffles are burnt and cold. I'd be embarrassed to serve this to family never mind charge for it. Won't be giving them another, other chance. read more

2.5 / 5 Location is great for drinks, smaller area for dining in. Bartender(s) didn't have hospitality on the forefront of their minds. Overheard several bartenders talking poorly about other staff members as well as patrons while not being attentive to guests who were ready to order. read more

Worst GOAT out of all of them. We waited about 40 minutes for our table then another 40 for the firstfood at 3pm while one order didn't come out for 20 minutes after everyone else's. Meanwhile it was so windy that one of the umbrellas outside flew out of the table next to us and hit one member in the parties head. the waitstaff did not care nor did not check on her / help with the umbrella situation. No manager came over and nothing was comped for our check... just an overall bad experience and the waitress threw our check at us when we were leaving, didn't care about anything. Go to the GOAT in Portsmouth - way better read more

The food is great. Service not that great you're gonna be waiting a while. So do plan on being there for a long period of time. The music is really, really obnoxiously loud like you can't even hear the person next to you. It's a really big place, but if you're going on a night where they're playing live music honestly you're not even gonna be able to hear the people at your table. read more

Love the open patio to the water! It is beautiful here. Came here for drinks and just apps and was very happy with both of those things but was slightly disappointed by the service. It was a busy day so I would be happy to come back and try again but we were just walking around Newburyport and stopped in for what we hoped to be a quick snack and drink before meeting friends for dinner. We ended up waiting over 40 minutes for a plate of nachos and then didn't get our drinks until after. The waitress also took for ever to check on us. We definitely would have ordered another drink if we had been asked. Still gets 3 stars though because the view is great and our drinks and food were wonderful when we did get them. Would be happy to come back and try again. read more

The Goat - Burgers Near Me - Newburyport, Massachusetts

We went to the GOAT after a day of exploring Newburyport for a snack and a drink. The service was excellent. The drinks were cold and refreshing and the GOAT fries were tasty and filling. read more

The Goat - The G.O.A.T. Fries - Burgers Near Me - Newburyport, Massachusetts

Went on a sunny Sunday and sat at the bar. The doors around the bar were all open, and there were a lot of people standing out on the deck enjoying the view. The bartenders were super awesome and attentive. We had a few delicious drinks and started with the buffalo cauliflower that was amazing. Our entrees tasted just as good! I got the fiesta chicken and my boyfriend got the pulled pork sandwich. My chicken came in a huge portion and I was able to enjoy it the next day again! read more

The Goat - Fried Buffalo Cauliflower - Burgers Near Me - Newburyport, Massachusetts

Wing Wednesday was AMAZING!! what a great deal with superior wings. You can order 8 wings at a time 25 cents each with a beverage. One sauce per order and choose between blue cheese or ranch. Carrots and celery are $2! We tried two dry rubs, garlic Parmesan and the butter Cajun. Then we got the BBQ and Buffalo. They went a little heavy on the wet sauces, I would just ask for less next time. I'm not a huge bbq person but my husband is, he agreed next time we will try sweet chili instead. The bartenders are fantastic! Two things you need to know about wing Wednesday 1 order of wings at a time per person per drink and you can't take them home. read more

Not bad! We came in while it was slow, and the service was great. The poutine fries weren't bad, but the cheese curds being cold kind of threw us off. The Bloody Mary and Sledgehammer were both fine. Great views! read more

Loud. Full of Gen Z and late Millennials. Went there twice for a drink. The cocktails seemed to be reasonably priced, but the bar staff were inconsistent in what they told me First time, ordered a double bourbon, got Maker's Mark [not bourbon]. Second time ordered the same, got Knob Creek, but was told that they don't serve doubles. Probably a 4/5 if you are 21-32. read more

Vibes were festive as hell- I felt like I was at the North Pole. Lit to the max, cool guy hit on my friend, said he wanted to continue the white race with her. People working there might have been slightly rude but I was being annoying and drunk read more

The Goat - Some festive shiii - Burgers Near Me - Newburyport, Massachusetts

I am unpleasantly surprised at how poorly made the food was . We were seated immediately but waited over an hour to get cold, oily and over fried kids meals. The fries had sat in oil and were wilted. The chicken tenders were mid way to being black in color. The waitress never returned to ask about drink refills. The nachos I ordered fell in line with the kids meal. Great area, never will be returning to any location where this establishment is located. read more

Gross. Greasy. I don't like any of their locations...they're okay if youre under 18. read more

Great food, great service, great views and reasonable prices. I have found my new go to spot here in Newburyport!

Service was good and the place was decorated very nice. I thought the price of drinks was over the top. What threw more salt into the mix was the State liquor charge AND a surcharge. I called up to question the surcharge and wasn't given a clear answer except that it is for the staff to operate? Sorry but the Goat needs to stop passing on everything to the customer. read more

my first and last time their slow service waitress forgot our second order of wings we got the food we ordered and asked about our wings, she said she forgot, we also had to ask for her to clear the table as dishes were piling up. very limited free parking in front of Goat. you will get a parking ticket if you park at a meter as soon as it expires. $25.00 parking ticket and if it is not paid on time an extra charge is added to the ticket. food was ok nothing to brag about nice location by water read more

I just don't get all the negative reviews. I've stopped by 3 times now and have had a great experience every time. The BLT is exceptional and the onion straws were hot and crispy. Service has been great all 3 times and it's right on the water with great views. Stop by for the xmas decorations which are over the top. read more

We were seated at a 4 person table and there were 5 of us. It was tight. The table was cleaned with a dirty rag with food particles on it. The table wasn't even dried completely, I dried it. We never got our silverware, we had to ask for it after the food came. The food was good and the portions were a good size. First and last time. read more

Where is the zero stars review button? Server forgot about us not once but at least three times. Took over 45 minutes to get a couple burgers and fries. To make matters worse, it was maybe 55° inside on a very cold windy day outside. And the food was mediocre at best, as usual. At least the Riverwalk beer was OK. read more

I'll start with the good part. It's very pretty, especially around Christmas time. Now the bad. Drinks are very expensive and not that good. Manhattan were premixed and they had no cherries. the food is just mediocre at best. Had one of their burgers. Bun was ice cold as if it was out of refrigerator. So we're toppings. I had ordered one with onions and mushrooms which was not appealing. Best part of meal was the potatoes. Won't be rushing back. read more

I had the hot mess burger. The burger was delicious, and mon and tue is bogo burgers which made it even better. The only desert option at the moment is a skillet cookie or a booze shake. It was clean and the service wasn't bad. My main complaint is there was a service charge on the bill. I understand a lot of places have added random fees but there was no mention of it on the menu and when I asked about it I was told yah we don't really like or understand it either but it's because ingredients went up. So how is the surcharge calculated is it a percent a flat amount etc and why isnt it posted... read more

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Met some friends here for dinner. They have an early bird (I think?) deal where you can buy one burger and get one free. Burgers were ok, but nothing spectacular. Drinks were VERY pricy. But the ambiance on the patio was nice. Not sure I'd go back here as we try to find non-chain type restaurants. read more

Great location. Service was mixed. I had great service when the guy served me but when his sister was responsible service went way down. Burger was very unique and tasty. Loved the location especially when they opened all the doors and the ocean breeze came in. read more

I have been back to The Goat a few times since it opened and have to amend my first review since (sadly) it's already gone downhill. The speciality drinks aren't good so I recommend either getting a beer or something simple like a vodka/soda. My experience with the waitstaff has always been positive but the restaurant DESPERATELY needs more bartenders! Our food came out before we got our drinks! If you're going to be a bar (with food), then make sure people get drinks faster. read more

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Waited longtime for menu then to place order then hour for food and told they were out of flour so no fried chicken sandwich. Reordered burger and still waited half hour. For mediocre food read more

Good food and drink at reasonable prices Large Bar on waterfront facing boat yards. Plenty of out door room at the deck standing rail that surrounds for establishment. A few large Flat Screens that serve the Sports people. . read more

The Goat opened their Newburyport location very recently on the Merrimack River waterfront. This country music restaurant & bar is a favorite place to stop for pub fare, drinks, and live music with other locations in Hampton Beach NH, Portsmouth NH, and Manchester NH. They also serve breakfast and brunch on the weekends. The place has a full service bar with seating all around, 12 beers on tap, can beers, mimosas, bloody marys, and mixed drinks. The big garage style windows can be opened during nicer weather for an open air bar experience with more standing room capacity on the waterfront patio deck area with plenty more dining surfaces along the edges to enjoy your drinks and food. There are several flatscreen TVs mounted above the windows and a few more tables inside. I stopped by The Goat in Newburyport for brunch recently and took a seat up at the bar. The bartender promptly brought out breakfast/brunch menus and offered a drink (I got an ice water). I ordered the Brisket Omelet ($15 plus tax & 3% surcharge) which was brought out in 15 minutes. The thick fluffy egg was folded over with tender lean beef brisket, goat cheese, & jalapeños with a large side of seasoned homefries and thick slices of wheat toast. I also requested a cup of spicy & sweet BBQ which went very well with the food. I barely finished my big breakfast and the bartender offered some more ice water as I was washing down the spicy aftertaste of my food. I paid the check and headed outside to look at the waterfront. Overall, my omelet plate was a very good and the service was friendly and prompt. I enjoyed listening to the country music over the soeakers as I am getting set to head to TN very soon. This location is definitely great for the atmosphere and much less traffic than Hampton Beach. read more

We are new in town and craving for some delicious burgers & beers- AND this is what we got! To top it off, I love the setting and the choice of Country music. The waitstaff were friendly and made sure our table was acknowledged. 10/10 - Newburyport read more

The drinks were terrible and the service was worse. The holiday vibe was festive. I was hoping for more.

Food was SO GOOD! I got the brisket sandwich with fries and I highly recommend. Service was decent. Atmosphere was inviting.

9 months ago I said "The Goat hasn't let me down yet". Well, sad to say that day has come. We went for lunch last weekend for my daughter's birthday at her request. (she's mid 20's) Waited 45 minutes to be seated although there were plenty of empty tables. I assume they didn't have enough staff. We put in an order for the queso flight. After about a half hour the new waitress took our lunch order. We were concerned because we had not received the appetizer yet but we put in our order. After another 10 minutes we got up to ask the waitress when the appetizer was coming. She was clearly confused and spoke to the manager as they looked through the orders. Apparently she never put it in? So 5 minutes later we got the appetizer (which was luke warm melted cheese, gross) - AND 3 out of 4 of our meals. My HUGE pet peeve! The plates LITERALLY didn't fit on the table. I would have preferred cancelling the queso but they acted like nothing was wrong! 10 Minutes later the missing meal arrived. The food was poor quality, small servings and not hot. No apology came from the management however they took $20 off the bill. I'm sure they won't care because the place was full and losing a customer is not really a problem for them. Drinks were good. Stomach issues ensued into the next day. Too many choices nearby that are so much better. That's a shame I usually like the Goat. read more

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Great and fun place!! The host staff is amazing especially abby. Will be back! Great food!

Very rarely will I complain. This rating is strictly for the kitchen (not the server). If you are going to put out cold food & expect to charge a premium, maybe train staff on quality control before it is brought out. I am a longtime Newburyport resident and will not be back to this location. The Hampton goat is light years ahead of the Newburyport location by every metric. read more

Other than nice Christmas decor our experience was extremely poor. We decided to sit at the bar and that was our first mistake. It took well over 15 minutes to be greeted, during which time complaints were loud enough to be overheard about timeliness, asking to pay and leave etc. After being greeted it took another 20 minutes to be asked for food, only after waving down a bartender. Mind you there are 4 bartenders for maybe 30 seats. As two industry workers we can understand a wait, but this was enough to leave a review. Also - disheartening to be able to hear the bartenders fighting over who's taking what tip and who is serving who when none of us are being attended to. Enjoy drinks and food elsewhere. read more

Do. Not. Eat. Here. For every new GOAT location that opens the overall brand plummets. Ya, they got a great location in Newburyport and they're so ready to have their staff of 19 year olds nickel and dime every cent out of anyone who walks through the door. (legally or not because 18/19 year old locals check IDs). No where ever in New England have I ever been charged for a side of sauce with a meal EVER. But $2 for a side of ranch? By the way... on the "Hot Dog" menu a side of anything is .50. ANYTHING other than ketchup is $2? And by "side" I mean a tablespoon amount if you're lucky. The quality of the food served isn't even worth the money charged for the sauce. The 1 star is strictly for the professionalism and personality of the servers (not the managers. They were awful). And because the bathrooms are clean... Yippee. Go back to New Hampshire and Maine GOAT. Something not named "The Goat" would be so much better here. read more

Very disappointed. Fries- very cold. Smoke show burger- 1 had no BBQ sauce, the other a smear Not prepared as ordered. Not very responsive. And then they charge a surcharge!!!! read more

We've been to other Goats with great results. This past Monday in Newburyport, not so much. They were steady with customers and busy, but it wasn't standing room only type of busy. I ordered a high noon grapefruit which was on the menu and got a peach one...meh ok maybe the server grabbed the wrong one. I was craving a burger so I ordered a bacon cheeseburger with mayo and "no pink." When it came the American cheese wasn't melted, the burger was barely warm and very pink inside. The bacon and mayo were missing and it looked like a kids burger. There was no lettuce, tomato, or onion on it. When the server came back we told her of the issue and she said she could get a side of bacon.... Ok? My companion got a brisket grilled cheese which she liked, I thought it was very dry and could have used some BBQ sauce or something. By now my burger is still undercooked and just not good as it was missing the mayo and bacon. When the server came back I explained it was undercooked, no mayo, and no bacon to just forget it it wasn't going to be enjoyable anyways at this point. The server was great and took the meal off the bill. I'm not sure if the server didn't put it in right or the kitchen got it wrong, but others around me were being served big juicy burgers that didn't look like a kids meal....will we go back? Probably, but for this trip it was not enjoyable. The space itself is really nice, it's open and airy overlooking the water. read more