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The Goat by David Burke, Union Beach, NJ

The Goat by David Burke

4.1 (1012)
$30 and under
American
1411 NJ-36, Union Beach, NJ 07735-3521

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
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.

Dining areas

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
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

  • Bingo Dinner Party Wednesdays

    Jan 8, 2025 - Sep 3, 2025
    3-course Dinner $49 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 1,012 people are saying

The Goat by David Burke reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Goat by David Burke offers a lively atmosphere and "fantastic food" for a memorable dining experience. Guests enjoy "excellent service," with staff like Amanda and Anthony praised for their attentiveness. Highlights include "delicious steak," "outrageous food," and a "great vibe." Despite some menu limitations, regulars appreciate the "generous portions" and "wonderful ambiance."
1,012 Reviews
  1. Tom VIP

    New York City7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The food is right down the middle. Good not very good or great. Place is a bit tired and could use a makeover and a deep clean. Price is high in terms of value for quality of food. Server was good and attentive. PS: find a better way to clean empty tables next to tables with patrons. A spray bottle with chemicals or any type of cleaner is probably not the way to go when spraying directly onto table.
    The Goat by David BurkeResponded 3 days ago
    We're sorry you had such a bad experience. Our guest satisfaction is our number one priority! We sent you a message with our contact information, so we can discuss further. Apologies again, and we hope to hear from you soon!

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  2. Geno VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great date night. Pizza was awesome steaks cooked to perfection and the drinks were delicious.

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  3. Megan

    New Jersey2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Overall the price is great for what you get food wise. I don’t like that you get raffle tickets for winning bingo and then only one person gets a prize at the end if they have the raffle ticket called

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  4. VINCENT

    New Jersey1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    It was ok, not a lot of selections on the menu could of been better with more food options
    The Goat by David BurkeResponded on May 27, 2025
    We have since released an entirely new menu! We'd love to have you back again. If you'd like to talk about your experience - I'd love to see if there is anything that I can do for you.

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  5. Peter

    New York City7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    First time here and expected more then what we received for Mothers day Dinner menu. I ordered Rigatoni Bolognese waited 35 minutes for it and it was warm not hot. Pasta felt like it was taken out of a tray already prepared (not fresh). I sent it back and new order was better. They did make good for the order sent back and took it off the bill. Other half had chicken parm and it was OK (not great) would we go back the answer is no. We can find better places for better food and less money. Forgot to mention but my water glass was dirty sent it back. Also wanted tap water and it was not even cold and no ice offered1

    1 person found this helpful

  6. KENNY LISA MARIE VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food & service was great. Chef burke came to table to say hi
    The Goat by David BurkeResponded on May 27, 2025
    Glad you had a great time! See you soon!

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  7. Kevin

    New York City9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We were there on a holiday where every table was filled. Noticed that pasta was dried out on edges (clearly a heating lamp) Clearly they can do better when kitchen is not so overworked. Staff was phenomenal They were on top of everything and managed to make it an enjoyable experience notwithstanding the lesser quality on the food.
    The Goat by David BurkeResponded on May 27, 2025
    I'm glad you had a good service experience. If you'd like to talk about your experience or if there's anything I can do for you, please feel free to let me know!

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  8. Monica

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience all around - food was absolutely amazing!
    The Goat by David BurkeResponded on May 12, 2025
    So glad you enjoyed! Look forward to seeing you again!

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  9. Jonathan VIP

    New York City13 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Front door wasn’t even unlocked until 12:10pm. There were 20+ people waiting outside at noon. Someone unlocked the front door but did not let any of us know. Restaurant was out of shrimp, mussels, and soup. We walked out when we realized it was a sh*t show.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Robert

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent food was very good. Overall a very pleasant experience
    The Goat by David BurkeResponded on May 12, 2025
    Looking forward to seeing you again soon! Thank you!

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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 4.1 stars by 1012 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
7:00 PM
Booked 15 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
  • Neighborhood
    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
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