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The Goat by David Burke, Union Beach, NJ

The Goat by David Burke

4.4
4.4
961 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Pizza Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00–15:45 Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00–15:45 Happy Hour Tue–Fri 15:00–18:00 Sat 12:00–18:00 Sun 12:00–20:45 Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 16:00–20:45 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:45
  • Phone number
    (732) 264-5222
  • 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
  • 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.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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

  • Bingo Dinner Party Wednesdays

    8 Jan 2025 - 26 Mar 2025
    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.
    Bingo Dinner Party Wednesdays photo

What 961 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Goat by David Burke offers a delightful dining experience with standout dishes like "tuna tartar tacos" and "angry butcher pizza." The service is often praised as "exceptional," with friendly staff enhancing the experience. The ambiance is charming and "sophisticated," making it perfect for casual meals or special occasions.

961 Reviews
  1. Karen

    VIP

    New York City

    45 reviews

    4.0

    45 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Terrific menu and food quality and cocktails , service needs upgrading, no one to greet at front door for 10 mins despite having reservation and server seemed brand new .. needs more training but was trying

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  2. Kuan

    New York City

    24 reviews

    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent. The Filet Mignon special was awesome! The staff very attentive. As a repeating customer I again highly recommend The GOAT!

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  3. Jorge

    New York City

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The last time there, exceptional service by Connors. Yesterday, horrible. 40 minutes to get one appetizer on table, everyone’s food came out at different times. The pizza’s had been done but probably left under heating lamp - not crunchy at all. Had to ask for water several times before the glasses were refilled. The man at the door does not offer a smile when greeting folks. I had made reserve for next Friday BUT most likely will cancel. Very disappointed….

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  4. Geno

    VIP

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From start to finish another great experience at one of Chef Burkes restaurants. Cheers !

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  5. Tom

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went Valentine’s Day weekend. We really enjoyed the food and the service was great. The spicy pasta was very spicy!

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  6. Dean

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time, great experience. Food was exceptional and the price was was shockingly low after eating the delicious food. We will definitely be back again!

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  7. Keith

    New York City

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    y 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 g

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  8. Joann

    New York City

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We ordered some of the extra starters and they never arrived. Most of us had salad for the starter course and it was good. The osso bucco pork was dry, ravioli was a bit underdone, on the salmon plate, half of the purée was cold. We had to ask several times for cutlery when food was in front of us. We have eaten a number of times at Orchard Park and enjoyed it very much. We didn’t feel The Goat was up to standard.
    The Goat by David BurkeResponded on 17 February 2025
    Hi Joann, Thank you for the review and dining with us on Valentine's Day. I truly appreciate all of your feedback and will be making adjustments with the chef. Please reach out to me directly when you decide to come back. Best Regards, RJ Taylor General Manager

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  9. Heidi

    New York City

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 13 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I left a detailed review with mild feedback, and I just want to say the restaurant responded to me immediately. I therefore I am amending my review because of their great customer service. The food that we had was delicious and we will be back.
    The Goat by David BurkeResponded on 14 February 2025
    Hi Heidi, Thank you for the review and brining such items to our attention. We did offer to make you a new salad on the spot but you declined. We look forward to serving you again in the near future. RJ Taylor General Manager

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  10. Jorge

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 13 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Greeted at door, I was greeted by "you are here for a Birthday" yet it was suppose to be a surprise. Not great....... Connor our server was great, he did not rush us, took our orders, Mojitos great, great ambiance, dessert without candle was great. Would come back again and recommend.

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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 4.4 stars by 961 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Goat by David Burke

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 11:00–15:45 Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00–15:45 Happy Hour Tue–Fri 15:00–18:00 Sat 12:00–18:00 Sun 12:00–20:45 Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 16:00–20:45 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:45
  • 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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access
  • Phone number
    (732) 264-5222
  • Private party facilities
    We have a second floor, for private events that can seat up to 80 people
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