The Goat by David Burke

Name: The Goat by David Burke
Address: 1411 NJ-36, Union Beach, NJ, United States, 07735-3521
Telephone: (732) 264-5222
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 3.9

3.9 (1031)

$30 and under

American

1411 NJ-36, Union Beach, NJ 07735-3521

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood 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.

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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
(732) 264-5222
Website
http://www.thegoatbydb.com/
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

Location
1411 NJ-36, Union Beach, NJ 07735-3521
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

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What 1,031 people are saying

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3.9

3.9 based on recent ratings

4.0Food
4.1Service
3.8Ambience
3.6Value

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Review summary

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The Goat by David Burke offers a delightful culinary experience with "fantastic pizza," "exceptional food," and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the "delicious lobster tail pastry dessert," and the "attentive yet relaxed atmosphere." While some noted service inconsistencies, the overall dining experience is "highly recommended" for both casual meals and special occasions.

1,031 Reviews

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Marge VIP
New York City64 reviews
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Disappointed with the room temperature. It was very hot. When I commented to the hostess, she said I should feel the other side Anthony did his best to serve us. He was the bartender, manager and our waiter. So, it took time for him to get to us. The meatballs and margarita pizza was delicious! My hubby had the spicy rigatoni and shrimp. He loved it! Dinner was finished off with a slice of coconut custard pie. Worth the calories.
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Erin
New York City1 review
1.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
No a/c, no music playing, food was subpar, nats flying everywhere. Food was wilting and drinks were sweating. Service and cocktails were good.
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John
New York City7 reviews
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
I have been to the Goat a number of times with family and friends and usually gave a 5 star rating, but I could not justify it this time. - The AC was not working and there were flies I had to keep swatting away, making for a very uncomfortable experience - Drinks took a long time to arrive; the only drink that was not wine was a Manhattan, and it was so watered down it tasted like a $16 glass of water. The waitress did take it back and the bartender brought the new drink to our table himself and asked it was ok but before he left he made what I felt was a sarcastic comment - We ordered the bacon clothesline and 2 of the 3 pieces were so over cooked you could not even chew them. The waitress did take them back and the new order was much better - I ordered the Veal Saltimbocca but had to really search for the spinach and prosciutto that was supposed to be part of the dish, very little found. I could have sent it back but did not because the time it took for us to be served our meals was long, much longer what I had experienced when visiting the Goat on previous occasions. And we were the only group in the restaurant at the time so it count not have been due to a large amount of orders - The only reason I even gave 3 stars and a nice tip was because the waitress was very accommodating, especially considering the uncomfortable environment. Finally, I would have left a private note to the Goat but I do not want to get anything for free, just want my next experience to be better.
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Larry
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Danielle our waitress was fabulous! Food was great! We had the lobster tail pastry desert which was Amazing!
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Alicia
New York City28 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 6, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
First time here and was not overly impressed. Burgers were good but not great, mine was not cooked as requested. The french fries that came with burger were somewhat soggy plus it must have been the bottom of the bag of fries or something because every single fry was this tiny piece along with a bunch of crumbs. Paid $10 for a bottle of still water when all I wanted was actual tap water. Had to ask for glasses for our beers. View of the highway was unappealing to say the least. Overall, very disappointing given that it is a David Burke restaurant, had much higher expectations. Won't be back.
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Todd
New York City23 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 6, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Good burger special for the July 4th weekend. However server asked if we would like water for the table never suggesting there was a charge for it. The charge was $10 for a lukewarm bottle of “still” water. Tap was never offered. Fool me once, shame on me. Hidden up charges like this will definitely give a place a bad reputation.
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Linda
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the July 4th special, a burger, fries and a beer for $17.76. Great value for a delicious meal. Only complaint was that it was advertised on Facebook but not mentioned on their website and we had to ask the server about it.
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Jay VIP
New Jersey1 review
1.0
Dined on July 4, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Never discussed July 4 special. Bill was inflated by $40. If I didn’t pay attention I would have been over charged.
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Jessica VIP
New York City2 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 29, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
The food was good, drinks were just okay… There were dead flies in every windowsill and clearly the carpet was never vacuumed from the night before… the bathroom had 1 stall with no toilet paper and the other had a box of tissues on the floor. Honestly all I could think was what a shame they didn’t even clean from the night before which had us wondering why the kitchen looked like and if they don’t clean the dining room do they even clean the kitchen.. absolutely will never be returning or recommending due to the uncleanliness of the restaurant..
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Kim VIP
Greater Boston28 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Food was very good, cocktails ok. Don’t get the Italian chopped salad. For the price it was the size if a side salad that usually comes with the meal. I had to search for the pieces of cold cuts and cheese. It was not like a traditional chopped salad. Steak, burger and pork chop for dinner were done right! No ambiance or air conditioning. It felt very stagnant in the entire place.
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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 3.9 stars by 1031 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

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

1411 NJ-36, Union Beach, NJ 07735-3521

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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

Website
http://www.thegoatbydb.com/
Phone number
(732) 264-5222
Private party facilities
We have a second floor, for private events that can seat up to 80 people

The Goat by David Burke

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8 oz Filet Mignon

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