Gastropub fare & a full bar in an industrial-chic environs with oil-drum lighting & outdoor seating.
Larry Wagenaar
My wife and I both had the Algier Burger which came highly recommended. We were not disappointed. The burger was very tasty and the combination of flavors that comes standard with the burger was outstanding. I thought the fries were good as well. Service was prompt. The only negative that we give the restaurant is that it was too cold. We’re not all that sensitive to cool environments but this was colder than we would have liked. The staff is busy so I don’t think they realize the stationary clientele are freezing. That’s why atmosphere rating got only four stars.
… moreRyan B
If you haven’t been to The Old Goat yet, put it on your list immediately. From the food to the drinks, this place delivers on all fronts.
The hanger steak was absolutely phenomenal, cooked perfectly and full of flavor. We also started with the deviled eggs, which were a great way to kick things off. Simple but done really well.
And can we talk about the Old Fashioned? It was exactly how it should be, no shortcuts, no gimmicks, just a well-crafted cocktail. You can tell the bar team takes pride in what they pour.
What really seals the deal is that the prices are fair for the quality you’re getting. It’s the kind of place where you feel like you got great value without sacrificing anything.
Grand Rapids has a lot of great spots, but The Old Goat stands out. Will definitely be back!
… moreChris Hoekstra
I finally got around to trying again. I still really like the atmosphere.
This time I got their deviled eggs ($10) as an appetizer. I enjoyed them. Not doing anything special though, nothing popped as wow. I ordered the Smokeshow Burger ($21). This is a ½ lb. Char-grilled fatty burger, smoked gouda cheese, applewood and onion jam, dill pickles, haystack onions, and calabrian chili a on a grilled challah roll. The burger was very good. It was cooked to the correct desired doneness. Again it just wasn’t anything special. I’ve had so many better burgers, but it is definitely better than average. I upgraded to fries and these were definitely the best thing of the night. Probably the best fries I’ve had in a restaurant in years.
The service was excellent. Efficient and Jovial.
Overall I’m upgrading to a 4 star review. Would I return? If someone else wanted to go, yes. Probably not if the choice is mine where to go. They are really busy and the people I was with really liked their meals, so maybe it’s just my taste buds that don’t love it
… moreWat Dat
Great place all around. Very friendly and up eat waitress. She really knew the menu.
Great atmosphere, 2 floors with different decors, and interesting cool stuff to look at.
The food was delicious and the cocktails were super tasty.
We booked a table 2 hours in advance, and it came available about 10 minutes early.
… moreDenice Hartline
Spent the day antique shopping in Grand Rapids and stopped at the Old Goat for dinner. There was a short wait but soo worth it. The food and service is amazing. To add to this already amazing experience they had live music. If you are in Grand Rapids do not hesitate to stop at the old goat.
… moreMegan Glynn
Overall our experience was good. We did wait much longer than they projected to get a table, but the wait was worth it. The biscuits (Bizzy Grizzy) were AMAZJNG 10/10 the highlight of the meal. I got the Sticky Kawicky sandwich: chicken was great, flavors were good, but the bun was not built for that type of sandwich. Got real soggy real quick. My boyfriend got the Gumbo Pot which was good, as well. The ambiance was artsy and sort of vintage industrial vibe. The other thing that could have been better was our service, since we waited some time for our server to come back around for drinks. Would definitely come back!
… moreCathy Morris
What a cool place. Eclectic, unique decor. I especially loved the goat pictures and the barrel lights. Some of our favorite dishes were the pizza, tomato soup, lobster bisque, burger, ham sandwich and grilled cheese. It took awhile to get seated, but we got excellent service.
… moreJames Steele
This place is an absolute gem! I love unique places and this is as wonderful as it gets. The atmosphere is stunning especially with the local musicians which gave it a relaxing vibe. Kevin was absolutely amazing and laid back, very knowledgeable about what’s on the menu let alone what his recommendations were. Loved the lighting and the murals on the upper parts of the walls. Very cool and different. The food was delicious as I had the poet stout, yum and Emilys reuben which is by far the best I’ve ever had and actually was recommended by Kevin. All in all it was absolutely an amazing experience and will definitely come back. I highly recommend The Old Goat for the best drinks and food. You will not be disappointed. Thank you for such an amazing dinner experience Kevin, cheers!
… moreJ and B
Fun date night out celebrating 27 years of being together! Loved the vibe of this place! Food was excellent! Drinks amazing! Service was awesome! Sat upstairs! Tried multiple items! Everything was so good! This is my brother’s favorite and we can see why! Highly recommend!
… moreBrad Moelker
The Old Goat is great. We stopped here for a late dinner and didn’t have to wait too long for a table. The atmosphere inside is really inviting, and some outdoor seating is available when it’s nice out. We enjoy the live music, but it can be difficult to hear/speak over for some guests. This time, I tried the Beef Biscuit Bourguignon, served in a hot cast iron dish, and it did not disappoint. I also really enjoy the Hot Honey & Jalapeño Pizza.
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