The Goat Tavern

OK. Stop looking at all the reviews and trying to justify going here because it sounds "local" or that the beer list appeals or because a beer and burger spot is just what you need right now.  "The goat" is NOT it.  Some reviewers mention the "fly problem".  It is no joke.  At one point there were ten plus flies crawling across the food on our plates.  No amount of shooing could keep them away.  The place is a massive dump, with broken furniture, sticky surfaces and old kegs and debris piled within feet of where food is served.  I am really curious what the Health Code rating is for this place.  Frankly, it should be shut down.  Go anywhere else.   Really.

Confusing arrival/seating system.

Only outdoor seating on the day we went.

Lots of flies.

Long wait.

Loonnnng wait.

Out of their most popular item according to the locals who took me (some kind of house-made veggie patty), so I got a mushroom burger.

Pretty sure they gave me the wrong one because it said spinach but that was nowhere to be found when the dish came.

You were alright, mushroom burger sans spinach. The garlic fries were tastier than you, though.

So long, Goat Tavern.

No story telling...I'll keep this short:

Atmosphere/ambience- Funky and cool sitting outside with rocky mountain blues music. We are outside so they were flies.

Service- Our waitress was attentive, friendly and fast

Food- I ordered the "best burger in the world" and it was delicious, but not the best I ever tried. My wife had the wino burger and she said it was delicious. My 16 yo son had the korean bbq ribs and he loved his meal, but then he loves anything.

Overall- This is the type of place I love to go and share my experiences with others. Unfortunately our battle with the numerous flies knocked off a couple of stars and ruined our dining experience.