The Goat by David Burke

4.3

915 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

24 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighbourhood gem

THE GOAT by David Burke is a Wood Burning Italian American Cuisine Restaurant
by Hazlet native, celebrity chef David Burke.
We offer great food, drinks, and private event space.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Pizza Bar
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:45 pm Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–3:45 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:45 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:45 pm
Phone number
(732) 264-5222
Website
http://www.thegoatbydb.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
We have a second floor, for private events that can seat up to 80 people

Location
1411 NJ-36, Union Beach, NJ 07735-3521
Area
Union Beach
Cross Street
Located on Route 36 North
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Bus stops at route 36 and Rose Ln, one block south of the restaurant.<br />NJ Transit train station stop is located in Hazlet, 4 mins. away
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

Bingo Dinner Party Wednesdays
4 Nov 2024 - 27 Nov 2024
3-course Dinner $45 Every other Wednesday in the Chandelier Loft presented by Genopalooza Productions! Have Fun, and Win Prizes! Please arrive by 6:45 pm Free to play.
Christmas Day 3-Course Prix Fixe Menu
25 Dec 2024 only
3-Course Prix Fixe Christmas Menu $58 Per Person Children 12 and Under $25 Noon – 8 pm Celebrate Christmas at THE GOAT by David Burke with our Prix Fixe menu featuring Chef Burke's decadent holiday dishes from land and sea, Christmas Prime Rib and DB "salt aged" beef* Steakhouse cuts! A la carte Menu not served on Christmas
Christmas Eve A La Carte & Holiday Specials
24 Dec 2024 only
Christmas Eve Dinner 4 – 8pm A la Carte Menu & Holiday Specials

What 915 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.1Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Goat by David Burke offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic" food and "impeccable" service. Known for its cozy atmosphere and inventive menu, standout dishes include the "angry butcher pizza" and the "stellar" salmon. Trivia and bingo nights add a fun twist to dining, creating a memorable visit.

915 Reviews

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Kathy
New York City
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I dined at The Goat with my husband and another couple on a Saturday night during Restaurant Week. The restaurant has a really fun vibe that we all loved. They were very busy and also had a party going on upstairs. Our food was a little slow to arrive, which we were fine with. An app that two of our party ordered wasn't available anymore, but they both liked their next choices. All of the food was delicious. The only issue I had was some grizzle in my flank steak. There was plenty of beef to eat though, I took half home, and it was yummy. We will definitely go back! Our server was Amanda and she was very attentive and helpful. We loved her.
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Kristine
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was fabulous would def go back we were there for restaurant week great choices regular menu looked great as well
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Donna
New Jersey
42 reviews
vip
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Dined here during Jersey Shore Restaurant Week. Out of all the participating restaurants, The GOAT offered the best selections. The food was outstanding and the service was very good. I always enjoy dining at a restaurant where my friends and I can talk and actually hear each other. We truly enjoyed our dining experience and will definitely return.
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Karen
New York City
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on 7 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Perfect for a casual meal with friends. Fantastic pizza! Service was excellent and accommodating. We will be back!
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Edward
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant is very nice, well designed. We enjoyed the food and it was all excellent. I had bolognese, my wife had pasta with calamari, shrimp and my young son had marguerite pizza. and side of fries. Our calamari appetizer was very good- not oily but it was moderate size. The service was professional. This is a good place for special occasions but the price adds up even without alcohol or desserts. I'm glad we tried it and we will be back.
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Dawn
New York City
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Waiter was great! Food was delicious. Ambience was very nice! Prices are reasonable.
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Andrew
New York City
17 reviews
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on 24 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Even though the restaurant was nearly empty, they were out of several items. The menu is limited as it is so this made for a disappointing night. Hopefully, it is not a trend as this hasn’t been our experience in the past.
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Richard
New York City
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Matt out waiter was fantastic! Food A+, great night out!
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Rachel
New York City
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 18 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Impeccable service and excellent food! We will definitely be back
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Erin
Caribbean
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food is rather low quality for the name and price.
The Goat by David BurkeResponded on 17 October 2024
Hi Erin, You were here for the Prix Fixe Bingo night, correct? The 3-course $45 menu selections were posted ahead of time, I apologize if you were underwhelmed I would have happlily gotten you something else. We look forward to serving you again. Thank you, RJ Taylor General Manager
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FAQs

The Goat by David Burke offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (732) 264-5222.

The Goat by David Burke is rated 4.3 stars by 915 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

24 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1411 NJ-36, Union Beach, NJ 07735-3521

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Located on Route 36 North
Area
Union Beach
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:45 pm Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–3:45 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:45 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:45 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Pizza Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Bus stops at route 36 and Rose Ln, one block south of the restaurant.NJ Transit train station stop is located in Hazlet, 4 mins. away
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.thegoatbydb.com/
Phone number
(732) 264-5222
Private party facilities
We have a second floor, for private events that can seat up to 80 people

The Goat by David Burke

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Bingo Dinner Party Wednesdays

Christmas Day 3-Course Prix Fixe Menu

Christmas Eve A La Carte & Holiday Specials

Menu

What 915 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does The Goat by David Burke offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Goat by David Burke restaurant rated?

Is The Goat by David Burke currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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