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The Goat by David Burke, Union Beach, NJ

The Goat by David Burke

4.3
4.3
965 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
    (732) 264-5222
  • 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 - Mar 26, 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
  • Easter Dinner A la Carte

    Apr 20, 2025 only
    A La Carte Dinner, featuring Classic Easter Specials 4:00pm – 8:00pm Celebrating Easter at THE GOAT by David Burke! Gather family and friends to enjoy Celebrity Chef David Burke’s signature holiday dishes!
    Easter Dinner A la Carte Photo
  • Easter Prix Fixe 3-Course Brunch $58

    Apr 20, 2025 only
    3-Course Brunch Menu $58 per person 11:00am – 3:00pm Celebrating Easter at THE GOAT by David Burke! Gather family and friends to enjoy Celebrity Chef David Burke’s signature holiday dishes!
    Easter Prix Fixe 3-Course Brunch $58 Photo

What 965 people are saying

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
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Goat by David Burke is a culinary gem in Hazlet, New Jersey, celebrated for its "delicious food" and "attentive service." Guests appreciate the inventive menu, seasonal drinks, and wood-fired dishes. The welcoming atmosphere and engaging staff, including celebrity chef David Burke, make it a "fantastic experience."

965 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The pizza was great, but that was about it. I had the cavatappi and shrimp, and there were just a few pieces of cut-up shrimp in the dish. I was expecting a few nice size shrimp, not what I got at all. We have been to Orchard Park several times, so I was expecting a similar experience, but it wasn't even close. My son ordered a special, the black cod. He said it was mushy, and the sauce wasn't enjoyable. My dad had another special, the pork chop, which he said was very good. We won't return to The Goat. It wasn't worth the drive for us. But if you live local, its worth getting a pizza to go.
    The Goat by David BurkeResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Linda, Thank you for the review and dining with us at The GOAT by David Burke. we strive for 5-star experiences with 5-star reviews. I apologize for your underwhelming experience, I truly wish you would have said something to me last night as I checked on your table multiple times. We would love to invite you back and give us another shot. Please reach our to me directly so I can set you up with a VIP reservation. I look forward to hearing back from you. Best Regards, RJ Taylor General Manager

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  2. JodiAnn VIP

    Las Vegas16 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good. Service not so good. Like many establishments, starts off good and then as restaurant gets more crowded, service lacks.
    The Goat by David BurkeResponded 2 days ago
    Hi JodiAnn, Thank you for dining with us last night! We strive to provide 5-star service and I apologize that your table fell short. We would love to invite you back and give you the VIP treatment. Kindly reach out to me so I can set you up with a reservation. I look forward to hearing back from you! RJ Taylor General Manager

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  3. HerbertS

    Atlantic City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and menu choices. Found the ambiance to be very warm.

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  4. Jorge

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have now visited the Goat at Union Beach 3 times in last month. First time it was great, second tine service was so-so. Last night we visited again and the service provided by Alexis was great and always highlighted with a smile. The food great, Spent 2 hours flawlessly. Hoping future visits mimic last nights experience.
    The Goat by David BurkeResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you, Doc.

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  5. Karen VIP

    New York City45 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Terrific menu and food quality and cocktails , service needs upgrading, no one to greet at front door for 10 mins despite having reservation and server seemed brand new .. needs more training but was trying
    The Goat by David BurkeResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for the review, Karen. We look forward to serving you again.

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  6. Kuan

    New York City24 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent. The Filet Mignon special was awesome! The staff very attentive. As a repeating customer I again highly recommend The GOAT!

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  7. Jorge

    New York City6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The last time there, exceptional service by Connors. Yesterday, horrible. 40 minutes to get one appetizer on table, everyone’s food came out at different times. The pizza’s had been done but probably left under heating lamp - not crunchy at all. Had to ask for water several times before the glasses were refilled. The man at the door does not offer a smile when greeting folks. I had made reserve for next Friday BUT most likely will cancel. Very disappointed….

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  8. Geno VIP

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From start to finish another great experience at one of Chef Burkes restaurants. Cheers !

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  9. Tom

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went Valentine’s Day weekend. We really enjoyed the food and the service was great. The spicy pasta was very spicy!

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  10. Dean

    Atlantic City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time, great experience. Food was exceptional and the price was was shockingly low after eating the delicious food. We will definitely be back again!

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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 965 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Phone number
    (732) 264-5222
  • Private party facilities
    We have a second floor, for private events that can seat up to 80 people
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