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The Goat by David Burke, Union Beach, NJ

The Goat by David Burke

4.3
4.3
983 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
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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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
  • 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 - 28 May 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
  • Easter Dinner A la Carte

    20 Apr 2025 only
    A La Carte Dinner, featuring Classic Easter Specials 4:00pm – 8:00pm Celebrating Easter at THE GOAT by David Burke! Gather family and friends to enjoy Celebrity Chef David Burke’s signature holiday dishes!
    Easter Dinner A la Carte photo
  • Easter Prix Fixe 3-Course Brunch $58

    20 Apr 2025 only
    3-Course Brunch Menu $58 per person 11:00am – 3:00pm Celebrating Easter at THE GOAT by David Burke! Gather family and friends to enjoy Celebrity Chef David Burke’s signature holiday dishes!
    Easter Prix Fixe 3-Course Brunch $58 photo

What 983 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
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 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 "amazing food" and "attentive service." Highlights include the "clothesline bacon," "cheesecake pop tree," and "rigatoni bolognese." Guests praise the cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, and engaging activities like karaoke and trivia nights. A great spot for both casual meals and special occasions.
983 Reviews
  1. Christopher

    Atlantic City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    CALIMARI, FILET AND DESERTS WERE FANTASTIC! GOOD VALUE AS IT WAS JERSEY SHORE RESTAURANT WEEK!

    1 person found this helpful

  2. Jean Ine

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an awesome dinner at The Goat. We went to take advantage of the special menu offered during Jersey Shore Restaurant week. The food and the service provided by our server Connor were superb! I highly recommend this restaurant.

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  3. Rick VIP

    New York City65 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always on point! Excellent food, great service, and a fun atmosphere. This place never disappoints.,

    1 person found this helpful

  4. James VIP

    New York City80 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We wanted to try this restaurant for a while, and it was worth the wait. The appetizers of clothesline bacon and fried calamari & rock shrimp were great. The main courses of filet mignon and rigatoni bolognese were well prepared and delicious. We topped it off with a cheesecake pop tree with a cotton candy topper. Our waitress Amanda was very warm and friendly and was attentive but not overbearing. She also told us about the karaoke night and other activities. Very nice evening. We will be back.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Pat VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. A hearty thank you to Eddie, our server. I greatly enjoyed the potato leek soup, the shrimp and scallop main course, and the to-die-for chocolate mousse cake.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Robert VIP

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Another terrific night at The Goat!!! Very attentive service from John meant a meal that flowed at the perfect pace. Dinner was delicious, as always! The rigatoni special was a great blend of flavors, and the shrimp and scallops dish was excellent as well. So glad my favorite dessert of all time - the amazing sfogliatelle - is still on the menu. Can't wait to return!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New Jersey1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    amazing experience! both staff and food was incredible

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  8. Jill VIP

    New York City16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a wonderful meal, and the service was excellent (shout-out to Shannon, who was exceptional!)

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  9. Julie VIP

    Atlantic City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was delicious and Eddy our waiter was very attentive! We will be back!

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  10. Sandra VIP

    New York City78 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 20 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We went on a Thursday evening to celebrate a family birthday. The place was deserted: just a couple of other diners. We ordered an appetizer for the table. Two of us got the Burger Night special and the third ordered another a chicken entree. We were halfway through our salads when the burgers appeared. Very poor communication between front of house and the chefs. The waiter said the burgers had been sitting under a heat lamp for a while so wanted to get them out to us. (Which means they must have been fired the minute he carried the salads out). My medium rare burger was, by this time, medium (no pink inside). It was not at all juicy. Very disappointing. The chicken and gnocchi dish was reportedly delicious.

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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 983 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
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
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