In the heart of Murfreesboro, The Goat has established itself as more than a typical restaurant or bar; it’s a vibrant social hub where connections are forged. Whether you’re seeking a cozy ambiance for shared meals and drinks or an evening playground for laughter, games, and unforgettable moments with friends or family, The Goat seamlessly integrates hospitality, handcrafted cuisine, refreshing beverages, and immersive entertainment. Every visit blends the joys of gathering, connecting, and creating lasting memories.
Matthew Hilliard
Coming from out of state to complete a mother-in-law hand-off at a halfway meeting spot, we immediately liked the facility. Really high ceiling with exposed beams and large fans, plenty of dining and bar space, with lots of room so you’re not on top of each other when sitting or walking around. Restaurant and men’s room were very clean, a HUGE compliment to the staff. Our server, if I remember correctly her name was Amelia, was sweet and competent, kudos to her. I built my own pizza, wife had wings with dry rub, 2 different sauces on the side, mother-in-law had the feta burger, brother-in-law had the shrimp tacos, which he said were delicious (according to our server, they were also her favorite dish as well). Mi suegra enjoyed her burger and fries. Wife liked the wings, she is not a fan of spicy/hot flavor so it was I who requested the two additional sauces: whisky and spicy garlic. Both were spicy, the garlic had more kick for sure, and both were delicious. My pizza was so-so. Not what I anticipated to say the least. Dough was thin and undercooked, they use canned mushrooms, and the overall flavor was kinda bland so I am glad I ordered those 2 sauces, they definitely enhanced the taste. We are from a suburb just northeast of Atlanta and my brother-in-law lives in Evansville, Indiana, hence the meeting halfway in Murfreesboro. Don’t know if we’ll ever return to The Goat, but if we do, I will not get the pizza. Overall, a positive experience, made even better because of Amelia.
… moreShannon J
Came in on a Friday evening with a party of 5 and were seated right away. Lauren T was great and provided outstanding service. I got the Black Walnut Old Fashioned and it was perfect! For apps, we got the Buffalo Cauliflower and Boneless Wings (hot garlic and buffalo). Both were very good. We all ordered burgers for dinner, asking for medium rare and medium cook on them. None of them had any pink at all. Since I had ordered medium rare, Lauren offered to have them recook it. The second one came out slightly better, with very little pink, but was still delicious. My tablemates noted their well done burgers were dry. We would definitely give this place another shot, based on service alone. They have some happy hour specials and a cocktail menu (forgot to take a pic). Of note, this restaurant does NOT charge a 3% credit card fee, which seems to be a growing, and unwelcome, trend.
… moreJenniffer Nokes
“The Goat is such a beautiful spot elegant, cozy, and perfect for relaxing. I love the decor, especially for hanging out with friends. The outdoor fireplace adds a really nice touch, and the drinks are great. It’s definitely a wonderful place to spend time with friends or your partner.
… moreDesiree Sightler
Jackson was absolutely wonderful. Hangover cured, thanks to him refilling my water every 5 minutes, advising me NOT to have a double shot in my vodka sunrise, and being so kind. Our food was delicious and the atmosphere was great. We always love the GOAT, but Jackson is our new favorite server!
… moreHonest foodie
This is a must go eat at. I love this place just for the name. As I plan my restaurant visits ahead when I travel this was my first pic and it did not disappoint with ambiance, service and food. We sat outside as it was a beautiful day. As you can see I want to live in this neighborhood. I had the Borriello tacos and they were so good. I had planned to go back for dinner and wasn’t in town long enough.
Overall this is a must try restaurant.
… moreNuno Torres
To start service was top notch… Hanna was amazing. Food was ok, burger has good flavor. Shrimp tacos were superv, wings and pizza rolls bites were on point. The 4 stars is about the birria tacos, don’t taste like birria, weren’t bad but no close to birria, taste like chicken with some strange sauce. Atmosphere is great.
… moreAlyssa Woodin
We came in on a Friday around 6:30 PM and were seated right away as a group of 4. My husband and I ordered the trio platter. Before our food came, the manager came to apologize that the pizza rolls on my platter were taking longer to cook, but she will be discounting it off my meal. I didn’t mind it coming out after everyone received our meals but a few moments later we received all of our meals with everything correct and we still received a discount. I appreciate the service and how they noticed a potential mistake and made us aware before we received the food. The discount was unnecessary but very appreciated!
… moreTricia N
The host was friendly and sat us quickly. The waitress agreed to take the table and then took an exceptionally long time to obtain our drink order. We had to ask the host where she was. When she arrived there was no apology or acknowledgement of the lengthy wait and not much friendliness either. The chicken with the pesto chicken sandwich wasn’t seasoned and very bland. The pesto flavor wasn’t there either. The fried pickles were great tasting but a bit too thick. The queso wasn’t very spicy or favorful and chips were not warm. My sister loved her burger and fries. Overall a Meh experience, especially for the price. We will not be going back. I’ve had way better experiences and food at other restaurants in the area. They really need to work on their service level, timing, food quality, flavor, and seasoning.
… moreJake Minkler
I took my future wife for lunch and had an amazing time there. She loved the burger and the buffalo chicken wings were incredible! Very tender and juicy!
Also our waitress, Lydia, was amazing! She took great care of us, frequently checking on us and making sure that we had everything we needed! 10/10 would recommend!
… moreCarmela starks
My family has eaten here plenty of times. We always enjoy such wonderful service. Our server was Jordyne and she went above and beyond serving us. Did not have to wait or ask, she kept us completely satisfied. Hopefully, all your servers are as compassionate as she was in serving. Thanks again for wonderful service.
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