Tonight we made our way to The Social Goat in Covington, Georgia. Before we even get to the food,…read morethis is the kind of restaurant that has a personality all its own. Goat-themed artwork is scattered throughout the restaurant, including some fun paintings that immediately caught our attention. The atmosphere feels more like a cozy tavern than a traditional taco restaurant, with dark wood, booths, and a comfortable setting that invites you to settle in and stay awhile. One interesting piece of local history is the building itself. We learned that in 1906, this building housed an antique market. Think about that for a moment. If someone was selling antiques here in 1906, some of those "antiques" might have been from the 1800s. More than a century later, the building is still serving visitors, although these days the focus is tacos rather than antiques. Covington itself is worth mentioning. The city has become known as Georgia's Hollywood of the South, with more than 100 movies and television productions filmed here over the years. Fans of The Vampire Diaries and Sweet Magnolias will recognize many locations around town. If you're visiting the area, there is plenty to see before or after dinner. Our server for the evening was Jordan, who provided friendly service throughout the meal. The menu features eleven different taco varieties, which immediately created a dilemma. Narrowing the choices down to just three was not easy. We ultimately chose the Fried Fish Taco, the Philly Taco, and the Sesame Ribeye Taco. The tacos are available as a trio, allowing you to sample three different varieties on one platter. The meal also came with chips, salsa, and queso, making it easy to share and compare flavors. Let's start with the Fried Fish Taco because it ended up being my favorite of the three. The fish itself had excellent flavor and was cooked just right. The taco was topped with a sauce that brought a unique flavor to the experience, and the crunchy slaw added texture that worked beautifully with the fish. Every component contributed something to the overall bite. This was the taco that surprised me the most and ultimately earned the top spot in my personal ranking. The Philly Taco finished a very close second. If you're a fan of Philly cheesesteaks, you'll immediately understand the appeal. Loaded with shaved ribeye, peppers, onions, and cheese, it delivered exactly the flavors I was hoping for. It was rich, satisfying, and packed with flavor. Sometimes simple combinations work for a reason, and this taco proved that point. The Sesame Ribeye Taco was the most unique of the three. The sesame-soy flavor was bold and immediately noticeable. I enjoyed the flavor profile and appreciated that it took the taco in a different direction than what I typically experience. Rather than trying to imitate a traditional taco, it offered something distinct and memorable. Anyone looking for a creative twist on a taco will likely find this one especially interesting. One thing I appreciated about the trio platter was the opportunity to compare very different flavor profiles side by side. The Fried Fish Taco offered a balance of fish, sauce, and crunch. The Philly Taco delivered familiar comfort-food flavors. The Sesame Ribeye Taco brought a bold and unique flavor profile to the table. Each taco had its own personality, which made the comparison part of the fun. The chips were crisp, the salsa was fresh, and the queso provided a nice complement to the tacos. Combined with the trio platter, it was more than enough food for a satisfying meal. The Social Goat manages to be more than just a taco stop. Between the historic building, the goat-themed decor, the welcoming tavern atmosphere, and a menu filled with creative options, it offers an experience that stands out from the typical restaurant visit. If we return, and there is a good chance we will, there are still eight taco varieties left for us to investigate. The Social Goat Tavern 1115 Church Street Covington, GA 30014

Our final meal in Covington!…read more Had to come for the Damon pancakes and so worth it! So tasty and fluffy. Cheese bites were also great. Mimosa was nice and refreshing, I would love to come back to try more of their signature drinks and adult juice boxes. Service was also quick and friendly. A must stop on your trip to Covington!

The food was AMAZING! I had blackened salmon without the Dijon glaze (mustard allergy) I requested…read moremed rare and it was cooked to temp PERFECTLY! The green beans were cooked like my great grandmother used to cook them seasoned with meat and wonderfully tender - fried okra was good also - I had questions and the chef herself came to the table and explained things - my companion got the African Palm butter - chicken, goat, crab, crayfish served with rice - it was a little spicy but he said it was much more flavorful than spicy - we didn't get a picture We also had a jerk chicken plantain boat appetizer that was full of flavor and a nice size to share! Ebony was our server - prompt, polite and friendly- we wanted for nothing! A lovely young lady! Black linens and sparkling glassware - a beautiful place to dine! If you're in the area, check it out! We will be back!

This place is great. The reviews are correct, it really is that good. The egg rolls were amazing…read more Spices temperature... all right on. Crisp outside excellent meat. The chef came out and said hi to us..nice lady... true artist. These are the kinds of restaurants that I hope we continue to support and spend money with. Fabulous experience and I will be back ASAP.

Such a cute spot! I love that they offer vampire diaries themed drinks- I got the Vampire bite…read morerefresher served with a gummy fang, so good. We also tried the mystic falls matcha, chai latte, spinach feta danish and sausage egg cheese croissant sandwich. They have plenty of seating, tons of options for food/ drinks/ pastries, and sell blood bags, other TVD products (coffee, shirts). Staff were all friendly and orders all served quickly. A great shop and I know it was one of Ian's favorite spots too - check out his star right in front of the shop!

The food is super sweet, perhaps a tad to sweet, also they seam to be trying to take over some of…read moreour local favorites, the drive through one used to be a quick chick, and I heard the one on the square replaced a super cute local one. So I have to dock them at least one star for that. But the service there is amazing, the workers were super friendly, enthusiastic, and polite, and the library in the back is super relaxing so it's not entirely bad, so if you just need a place to relax with a coffee, then it's not the worst, but keep in mind there practices, and research it yourself.

I had excellent service with a smiling. Pie absolutely delicious . Dining room clean. No rubbish…read more Attentive to the children. Entertainment for children with extra dough

The customization levels are off the charts, you can add remove or add anything you want or see…read more They have wings, cool weird brands of chips, a consistently working soda machine, neat sandwiches, cookies both chocolate chip and snickerdoodle, and at least 10 flavors of gelato. They also have a number system so they can easily find your table and both physical and virtual tips. The little claw machine is rigged buts that's my only real complaint. They also love adding small amounts of decoration, you can always see something pretty in the window during the holidays.

Not wheelchair friendly at all. Which is illegal. We'd love to go eat there but until they put in a…read moreramp and allow for a person in a wheelchair to get in and then maneuver once inside, it's a big no for us.

I visited here a couple of months ago. The hostess sat me right away. I sat there for at least 10…read moreminutes. Another couple was seated and had their order taken while I waited and waited. They were not busy at all. I finally asked their server to take my order, but she said I wasn't in her section. (I was seated at the table right next to them.) I asked her to get my server - lo and behold, my server was the one who seated me. What?? I ordered the hamburger on Texas toast, which was brought out by a kitchen staff. The bread was soggy with grease and needed seasoning, the fries were a bunch of thinly-sliced fried potato peelings. I could've salted my food but the salt shaker was completely empty. I finally saw the hostess/server when she brought my check. Might I suggest that while she is staring off into space at the hostess podium, she better utilize all that free time filling salt shakers etc. I wasn't going to post anything because I hate to knock a local business, but...