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The Goat by David Burke, Union Beach, NJ

The Goat by David Burke

4.3
4.3
999 Reviews
$30 and under
American
1411 NJ-36, Union Beach, NJ 07735-3521

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.

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.

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 - May 28, 2025
    3-course Dinner $45 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
  • Mother's Day Dinner A la Carte

    May 11, 2025 only
    A La Carte Dinner, featuring Mother's Day Specials 4:00pm – 8:00pm Celebrating Mother's Day at THE GOAT by David Burke! Gather family and friends to enjoy Celebrity Chef David Burke’s signature holiday dishes!
    Mother's Day Dinner A la Carte Photo
  • Mother's Day Prix Fixe 3-Course Brunch $53

    May 11, 2025 only
    3-Course Brunch Menu $58 per person 11:00am – 3:00pm Celebrating Mother's Day at THE GOAT by David Burke! Gather family and friends to enjoy Celebrity Chef David Burke’s signature holiday dishes!
    Mother's Day Prix Fixe 3-Course Brunch $53 Photo

What 999 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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Goat by David Burke offers an exceptional dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious food" crafted to impress. Guests rave about the "friendly and attentive" staff, particularly servers like Amanda and Eddie. The atmosphere is "welcoming and stylish," making it a perfect spot for both special occasions and casual meals.
999 Reviews
  1. Kathleen

    New York City3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Service was very slow and server was inattentive. There were several errors with our order, steak was overcooked, and the floor was dirty. Our cocktails arrived 10 min after our appetizer and we waited for over an hour for our dinner. Not worth the price.

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  2. Heidi

    New York City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Bolognese & house salad were excellent! The restaurant depending where you are sat is a little tight. our waiter was great but the other staff was a little aloof, our pizza wasn’t sliced and instead of taking it back to the kitchen someone on the staff brought us a pizza slicer to do our selves lol. Once our waiter saw he ran it to the kitchen immediately. Overall we will be going back!!

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  3. Dana

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love everything from the food to the drinks to the service . Eddie was our server he was amazing

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  4. Barbara

    New Jersey1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was average but the service was less than fair. Definitely not worth the price, I probably wouldn’t be back.

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  5. Helene VIP

    New Jersey160 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    It was pretty empty for a Saturday night but it was the day before Easter so that's understandable. Our server was great and the bar service was excellent. We had the tomato soup, curry mussels app, surf & turf (2 shrimp, not lobster tail) and the grouper special. Seems like the food quality has gone downhill since they first opened.. and it's REALLY, REALLY salty. There was some confusion when the server advised my meal comes with 3 shrimp but it's supposed to be 2.. they brought me a 3rd one which is commendable. Thank you!

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  6. M. VIP

    New York City10 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    If you have a dish on the menu that's says Linguine and Seafood Fra Diavalo, that includes shrimp, mussels, calamari in a spicy red tomato sauce, you should not be using rock shrimp in a $35 entree. I've never had rock shrimp served to me in a high end restaurant for this dish. Then management tells me that's what they use. If that's the case, that's not acceptable, chef. I saw pictures of the same dish cooked here with large shrimp on the dish. We ordered what they called to be homemade foccacia bread. Not a chance, it was just pizza dough served in a pan.

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  7. Tom

    New York City11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Very good steak and salad NO bread ???? Come on

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  8. Diane

    Baltimore2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Goat delivers on every level. The service is genuinely excellent—attentive without being overbearing. The food? Absolutely delicious, with every dish crafted to impress. And the atmosphere is just as enjoyable—welcoming, stylish, and perfect for a relaxed meal. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a great dining experience.

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  9. Brian

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We always have a great experience at the Goat. The food is always excellent and the staff is on point.

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  10. Ray

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was outrageous! Our server, Amanda was an absolute delight. She made our dining experience so very enjoyable. Amanda is an exceptional server with a GREAT personality. She was so kind and courteous, and very attentive! We would definitely come back. The only negative is, please get rid of those terrible silk flowers outside, it gives off a very low taste vibe! lol

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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 4.3 stars by 999 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 5 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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