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Faintinggoat - The Fainting Goat, Washington, DC

The Fainting Goat

4.4
4.4
525 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
The Fainting Goat is a genuine neighborhood tavern in a sophisticated atmosphere with funky chandeliers, cozy banquettes, and a laid back atmosphere. Our dishes are inspired by modern American cuisine with subtle notes of whimsy, made with only the freshest ingredients available locally whenever possible. The Fainting Goat serves as a meeting place for locals, whether it be for the happy hour specials, a laid back date, or late night drinks with friends.

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Gastro Pub, Tapas / Small Plates

  • Hours of operation

    Monday - 5:00-10:00pm Tuesday - 5:00-10:00pm Wednesday - 5:00-10:00pm Thursday - 5:00-10:00pm Friday - 5:00-11:00pm Saturday - 11:00am-11:00pm Sunday - 11:00am-10:00pm Bar Open until 2:00am

  • Phone number

    (202) 735-0344

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Private party facilities

    Please contact us for all your private dining needs! general@faintinggoatdc.com Or call 202-735-0344.

  • Private party contact

    Sarah Palenik: (202) 735-0344

  • Neighborhood

    U Street Corridor

  • Cross street

    14th & U St NW

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 525 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4
4.4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. Happy

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I was here for my birthday brunch. Not only was the food delicious, but the atmosphere was so fun and the staff helped to celebrate my birthday. Highly recommend!
  2. Meesh

    Washington DC

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing and so was the service. Make sure you order the goat cheese fondue, the steak and the catfish sandwich. All delish. Also the ladies in my party loved the goat cheese cheesecake so much that they continue to talk about it for days. A great experience and I look forward to return.
  3. SCGirl

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I’ll definitely be back and enjoyed everything!
  4. Snowbird

    Orlando

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Would be silly to pass this place up. Hip neighborhood, awesome interior decor, terrific service and an absolutely exceptional meal.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2019

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    The steak was very good but the short ribs were fatty and just not what I expected.
  6. DavL

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went in for casual dinner after work ended up arriving shortly before District Trivia which is hosted every Thursday. Even with the busy crowd the service was awesome! Food was great, had the burger and Pom salad and drinks were spot on.

    The Fainting GoatResponded on November 24, 2019Thanks for the great feedback! Best, Patrick

  7. PurnimaP

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2019

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We had a great experience at Fainting Goat. It was my husband's 40th birthday so I had requested a candle on a small dessert while booking through open table. The staff very discretely asked for my choice of dessert without alerting my husband. They were very attentive through out. The brunch options were good and food was tasty. They brought out the dessert with a candle and gave us the last round of mimosas on the house. All together we had a lovely experience and I would definitely recommend this place to our friends as well as come back again.
  8. HeatherT

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Can't wait to go back! We had the delicata squash, the catfish, and the German pancake. Wish we could have had more. The bottomless brunch was great. A good deal for experience :)

    The Fainting GoatResponded on November 20, 2019Dear Heather, Thanks so much for this great feedback!! Thanks for making our day! We are so happy these new additions to our menu exceeded your expectations. We hope to see you soon! Best, Patrick

  9. Jack

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Went on a Saturday night and had a fantastic meal. The portions were good, our server was knowledgeable and the cocktails were well made. Would definitely come back here!
  10. PSmith

    Washington DC

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2019

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    I had not been to the Fainting Goat in a while, and it was great to see that the food and service continue to be top notch. We were looking for a great restaurant with reasonable prices for a party of 6 and were seated in downstairs in a quiet area. Service was excellent, food was prepared well and cocktail menu had a variety of good choices.

    The Fainting GoatResponded on November 23, 2019Dont be a stranger!! Thanks for coming back to see us again and thanks for such great feedback! You made our day!! Best, Patrick

  11. Denis

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was good the rib dish was well prepared. Wings appetizer were appetizing. The charcuterie was not what I expected just like a flat bread was not our preferred dish

    The Fainting GoatResponded on November 14, 2019Thanks for the great feedback! Sorry we let you down on the charcuterie. I will share this feedback with our chefs as we evaluate our menu for the winter. Best, Patrick

  12. JarrittL

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food great service

    The Fainting GoatResponded on November 10, 2019Thanks for the great feedback! You made our day!! Best, Patrick

  13. dinergirl

    Richmond

    26 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2019

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Fainting Goat has such a great brunch menu. We ate at one of the high tops in the front - the service was a little slow and the entry area was pretty noisy.

    The Fainting GoatResponded on November 11, 2019Thanks for taking the time to provide this feedback. You deserve much better service. I am the manager for brunch and I am sorry that I let you down on the pace of service. I will be sure to address this with the team moving forward. Thanks for sharing this as it helps us get better at providing the service you deserve. Apologies, Patrick

  14. visitor

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2019

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Our waiter, Justin, was great. Outstanding service.

    The Fainting GoatResponded on November 11, 2019Thanks so much for this feedback! I have shared this praise with Justin!! Thanks for making our day!! Best, Patrick

  15. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2019

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The food was excellent. Service was great! but.... the “bottomless mimosa” was water and ice. The drinks weren’t strong AT ALL. I switched between mimosa and sangria and both drinks were full of water and sugar and ice. Wouldn’t recommend their bottomless water.

    The Fainting GoatResponded on November 10, 2019Hello, Thanks for the great feedback! I am so sorry that our mimosas and sangria were not strong enough! Our recipe for our sangria includes quite a bit of vodka and white wine so I will make sure to coach our team on following the recipe moving forward. Likewise, our mimosa recipe is all prosecco with a splash of juice. I will be sure to share this review with our bar team to make sure we are adhering to these recipes. Thanks bringing this to my attention! Best, Patrick

  16. MarkS

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2019

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    Great location and ambience. The food was ... ok. I had steak frites - menu said it was ribeye, but it really the flavor I expect with ribeye. My wife had the catfish, which she thought was subpar as well. I enjoyed the experience, but not really the food. The fires were AWESOME though!!!!’

    The Fainting GoatResponded on November 4, 2019Mark, Thanks so much for taking time to give us feedback. We are so sorry that we let you down. You deserve much better! While we are glad you enjoyed the fries, we are so sorry that the main courses missed their mark. I will be sharing this feedback with our culinary team as we continually evaluate our menu to ensure we are providing great dishes conceptually as well as executing them flawlessly. Thanks again for taking this time and please accept my apologies. Regards, Patrick

  17. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2019

    overall3food2service1ambience4
    Decent little spot but the service was pretty poor. Repeatedly forgot drinks, orders etc. Appetizers were good but main course was cold and flavorless. One of those places that can be really good but stop trying to be so hipster and just do a better job.

    The Fainting GoatResponded on November 10, 2019Hello, Thanks for taking the time to give feedback. I am so sorry that we let you down on service and on your main courses. You deserve better! I will be sure to share this with both our service and culinary teams. Please let me know which main courses did not meet your expectations so I can review more thoroughly with the culinary team. Best, Patrick

  18. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2019

    overall3food1service3ambience3
    Horrible food. Overpriced.

    The Fainting GoatResponded on November 2, 2019Hello, We are devastated to hear this feedback. We take all reviews quite seriously. Could you please let us know, specifically, what dishes we failed on? You deserve better and we would appreciate any feedback that helps us improve. Please feel free to call me: 202-735-0344 Apologies, Patrick

  19. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Came here for a date night, staff was very friendly and attentive. There was a nice ambience on the second level that made it feel a little more private. Definitely will be returning in the future

    The Fainting GoatResponded on November 2, 2019Thanks for the great feedback! Best, Patrick

  20. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great service and great deals!!

    The Fainting GoatResponded on October 25, 2019Thanks for the great feedback! We would love to know who took care of you so we can share this great praise??!! Best, Patrick

  21. JoAnnN

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2019

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere. Food was very good. Great vibe. Highly recommend the fried chicken sandwich.

    The Fainting GoatResponded on November 2, 2019Thanks for the great feedback! Let us know how we can earn that fifth star! Best, Patrick

  22. Dozer

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2019

    overall3food4service4ambience1
    Food and service were good, however the noise level was consistently loud, as in average of 85db OSHA ear protection levels of noise.

    The Fainting GoatResponded on October 25, 2019Thanks for taking the time to provide this feedback. I am so sorry that the noise level spoiled what otherwise looked to be an enjoyable evening. I will share this feedback with our team to make sure that we are monitoring sound levels at all hours so that all guests can enjoy their experience. Thanks again for taking the time to write this review as it provides valuable feedback for our review. Apologies, Patrick

  23. MalloryM

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My favorite brunch spot in DC. Amazing decor, great service, an ever-changing menu and to die for cocktails. 10/10.

    The Fainting GoatResponded on October 15, 2019Thanks for the great feedback! Best, Patrick

  24. Commodore

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2019

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Casual elegance with something on the menu for everyone.

    The Fainting GoatResponded on October 15, 2019Thanks for the great feedback! Let us know how we can earn that fifth star! Best, Patrick

  25. MichelaS

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time going. Parking is challenging and we live in DC! Next time we will Uber. We had 6:15 reservations and did not have to wait even though the restaurant had a good number of patrons already and both bars were packed. Jasmine was our waitress and she was fantastic. Knowledgeable, friendly, and spot on with attentiveness! She was personable and took very good care of us. Two of us had the Steak Frites and third person had the Catfish. All entrees were delicious and prepared well. For appetizers we had the fondue which did not disappoint and was the perfect shareable! Margaritas and Martinis were made to perfection and our bottle French Red Shiraz was perfect! Desert was the chocolate option and coffees were the best way to go into what was our first chilly Fall night in DC. Definitely will return and definitely recommend! Bravo and good luck to The Fainting Goat!

    The Fainting GoatResponded on October 10, 2019Thanks for the great feedback! I will be sure to share this great feedback with Jasmine! We are truly lucky to have her on our team. Responses like this mean the world to us! Thanks for making our day!! Best, Patrick

  26. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 25, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service. Delicious food.

    The Fainting GoatResponded on September 27, 2019Thanks for the great feedback! If you could let me know your servers name, I would love to share this great feedback!! Best, Patrick

  27. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a fantastic brunch at Fainting Goat! Great food and wonderful service. Highly recommend!
  28. DCFood82

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 21, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The unlimited mimosas keep coming steadily. They follow their time limits pretty closely but are up front about it when you sit down (2 hours). It was a little slow getting our server to take the order but otherwise was great service and experience.

    The Fainting GoatResponded on September 25, 2019Thanks for the great feedback! I will make sure to share the need for faster order taking with our Brunch team. Best, Patrick

  29. rebeccac

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 19, 2019

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    The ambiance and drinks were great. The food (burger with fries) was just okay.

    The Fainting GoatResponded on September 25, 2019Gosh, we are so sorry that our burger did not meet your expectations. You deserve much better! I will share this with our culinary team. Apologies, Patrick

  30. Wayne

    Baltimore

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We dined there before attending The Lincoln Theatre. It turned out to be a perfect choice. We loved the cheese fondue. Nothing like the traditional style. The fennel radish salad also included arugula with a lite vinaigrette. Very nice house red and white wine at happy hour price of $5.

    The Fainting GoatResponded on September 25, 2019Thanks for the great feedback! Best, Patrick

  31. RobertL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely fantastic food and service and we received a free round of drinks for my wife's 50th birthday. We always have a great experience at the Fainting Goat.

    The Fainting GoatResponded on September 19, 2019Robert, Thanks so much! We consider it an honor you celebrated this milestone brithday! Thanks for the great feedback! Best, Patrick

  32. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great bottomless!!!

    The Fainting GoatResponded on September 17, 2019Thanks for the great feedback! Best, Patrick

  33. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2019

    overall2food1service5ambience3
    The service was wonderful but the food was poor. “Broccoli dip” was broccoli rabe with green hummus and pita bread. The cheese plate was very underwhelming. The steak and frites was very overpriced for the quality. The steak was over cooked and the meat was low quality. Fries were delicious!

    The Fainting GoatResponded on September 17, 2019Hello, I am so sorry that our food did not live up to your expectations! We are very passionate about this restaurant and take all feedback quite sincerely. I will be sure to share this feedback with our culinary team as we look to provide food that you deserve. Thanks for taking the time to provide this feedback and please know that we will certainly review these dishes as a result of this review. Apologies, Patrick

  34. Tina

    Washington DC

    133 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    133 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome place and we would Go back !!

    The Fainting GoatResponded on September 16, 2019Thanks for the great feedback! Best, Patrick

  35. JordanP

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2019

    overall3food3service1ambience4
    Our waitress was terrible. At one point we didn't see her for over half an hour and the restaurant was not that busy. Another waitress filled our drinks twice and found our waitress to let her know we wanted the checks. As for the food, we enjoyed the goat cheese fondue and Benedicts. The pancakes with apples were bland and dry--really disappointed with those.
  36. FranchescaR

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great for bottomless brunch! Would definitely recommend

    The Fainting GoatResponded on September 8, 2019Thanks for the great feedback! Come back and see us for Dinner!! Best, Patrick

  37. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Lovely place. Highly recommend for bottomless brunch!

    The Fainting GoatResponded on September 5, 2019Thanks for the great feedback! Best, Patrick

  38. mwcd5512

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2019

    overall3food4service4ambience4
    Not sure what happened, but the bottomless mimosas took a nosedive. I’ve been bringing friends here forever for brunch. The mimosas used to be bubbly and fresh. The mango/orange/white cranberry actually tasted like real juice, and the champagne was freshly poured. They seemed to have moved to a carafe model, which means that the champagne was often flat. I’m not sure what juice they moved to, but it was tasteless and a bit bitter. The price increased, but the quality decreased. Sad day. The food was still great, and the service was on point.

    The Fainting GoatResponded on August 30, 2019Hi there, So sorry that we let you down on this past visit. Thanks for taking the time to provide this feedback. I am so sorry if the prosecco we provided you was not as bubbly as it should have been. You deserve much better. We are still using the same juices as always so I suspect that the flatness of the prosecco is what disappointed your pallet. I will be sure to coach our team on not allowing these to get flat before service. Apologies, Patrick

  39. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good food with a good atmosphere. Was a little disappointed by how short their menu was.

    The Fainting GoatResponded on August 25, 2019Thanks for the feedback. Please know that we constantly evaluate feedback and I will be sure to share your thoughts on the menu with our culinary team. We are preparing to roll out a new fall menu shortly, and will take into account feedback asking for more options while designing our next offerings. Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience with us. Best, Patrick

  40. Kris

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 23, 2019

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    They did not have any vegetarian entrees! I ordered a salad without bacon bits, and it was literally just a plate of greens with dressing. Most boring salad ever.

    The Fainting GoatResponded on August 30, 2019Kris, I am so sorry that we let you down! I will be sure to share this feedback with our chefs. We need to be sure that we are providing vegetarian options both on and off the menu. I will also be sharing this with our service team so that they know to engage the chefs in customizing a meal that meets any and all dietary restrictions. You deserve better. Thanks for taking the time to share this information so that I can act on it. Best

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The Fainting Goat offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 735-0344.

The Fainting Goat is rated 4.4 stars by 525 OpenTable diners.

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1330 U St. NW, Washington, DC 20009

Additional information

  • Cross street

    14th & U St NW

  • Neighborhood

    U Street Corridor

  • Hours of operation

    Monday - 5:00-10:00pm Tuesday - 5:00-10:00pm Wednesday - 5:00-10:00pm Thursday - 5:00-10:00pm Friday - 5:00-11:00pm Saturday - 11:00am-11:00pm Sunday - 11:00am-10:00pm Bar Open until 2:00am

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Gastro Pub, Tapas / Small Plates

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

  • Phone number

    (202) 735-0344

  • Private party facilities

    Please contact us for all your private dining needs! general@faintinggoatdc.com Or call 202-735-0344.

  • Private party contact

    Sarah Palenik: (202) 735-0344

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