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    The Goat Hilliard

    3.6 (199 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    THE GOAT HILLIARD ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
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    Colleen A.

    My husband and I met my best friend and her kids here for dinner before heading over to the zoo for the lantern festival. We were not on a time crunch, but couldn't afford to be there for hours and hours. We ordered a burger, the kids, chicken tenders, the hot chicken dip, and the kids mac & cheese. Our server was extremely nice and attentive. The patio is nice and the restaurant itself is spacious with high ceilings. My husband thoroughly enjoyed his burger. My best friend and I thought the flatbread was pretty good. The kids enjoyed the chicken tenders. The kids mac & cheese was made with pepper jack cheese... while it probably tasted great, considering mac & cheese is often on kids menus so parents have a safe and reliable option, my best friend was disappointed when the mac & cheese arrived and her son took one look at it and wouldn't eat it. A lot of kids also don't enjoy spicy things. Would be good if this was at least written on the menu in the description. Our hot chicken dip was OK, but I would never order it again. It was mostly just cream cheese with some hot chicken seasoning on top. They forgot the chicken in ours.... The final disappointment was that the server came back after we ordered and he let us know that our food was going to take close to an hour because the kitchen was behind. While I know this is no one's fault, it caused us to get to the zoo rather late and we had three kids to entertain for an hour with no food. The food ended up coming around 50 minutes.

    Brent W.

    This spot looks for trendy and cool inside. It was empty when I was picking up lunch for an office, but I could imagine it being a fun spot for drinks and a bite to eat. I was picking up lunch for an office, so I can't speak to how their food was, but for me, the Bacon Blue Cheese Burger I had was ok. Nothing exceptional about it. My overall impression is this spot would be a better experience for dining in rather than takeout.

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    Jolie R.

    So sad to be writing this because my boyfriend and I were so excited to try this place and really wanted to like it but oh yikes. Let me start by saying the hostesses and server were great! No issues there at all! But wow everything else was so disappointing. This dish is supposed to be a roasted curry cauliflower and it was almost inedible. No flavor or seasoning, not roasted (soggy and mushy with water sitting in the bottom of the plate), the "candied jalapeños" were just plain jalapeños, and the "hot honey" was almost certainly just simple syrup with some hot sauce in it. I also got a "Greek Bowl" which was supposed to come with Naan and quinoa and it had maybe a ~sprinkle~ of quinoa and the Naan never came even though I reminded the food runner I was supposed to get some. Boyfriend's "Nashvegas" was supposed to have pimento cheese and it looked more like veggie cream cheese. Look I am not a person who is ever harsh to customer service workers or restaurants in general, but guys please fix this. Like people in here are so cool and nice and they're serving dishes for $15 that should've cost $2 from a frozen bag. I say this with peace and love, I'm just so disappointed and hoping this changes something!

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    Abbie S.

    I've been to the goat many of times and food is always good here. It's was very empty on a Monday night but we were able to seat ourselves. Service was good and quick, we got our food in like 10-15 minutes. Many TVs were on so we were able to watch some basketball games. Our serve was very nice and checkin in ok us multiple times.

    Blueberry cocktail with nearby pool
    Samantha H.

    Went for dinner during happy hour on a Friday night. We were able to be seated quickly and got a table outside. There is a pool and sand volleyball courts in the area. Music was great and we enjoyed the ambiance! We ordered a couple of cocktails on happy hour which were decent. We ordered the nachos for an appetizer on happy hour which were fine at best. They came out fairly cold and the flavors seemed to clash for my taste. My husband and I both ordered burgers and fries which were pretty decent however once again seemed a little cold by the time we got them. Would consider going back mostly for the outside seating area and vibe.

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    11 months ago

    This place does not open until 11:30am. FYI!! If you're looking for a nearby lunch spot.

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    Great food and great service! Pickles were outstanding and shrimp wrap was great too!

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    Mario and Kara were amazing last night!!! Top tier customer service they provided. Drinks were great! Ambiance was great

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    Wonderful waiters, tasty small plates, pleasant outdoor atmosphere. Drinks were amazing too.

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    the food is amazing i got the jerk chicken tacos and the birra tacoa they are some of the best tacos I've had

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    Rail Craft Kitchen & Bar

    Rail Craft Kitchen & Bar

    3.9
    (687 reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    If you're looking for a great meal in Hilliard, I highly recommend Rail Craft Kitchen and Bar. From…read morethe moment we walked in, the staff were friendly, welcoming, and very accommodating. We started with the crispy Brussels sprouts, which were full of flavor and cooked perfectly. For my entrée, I had the steak with a side of coleslaw, and both were outstanding. The steak was cooked well and seasoned perfectly, and even the coleslaw had great flavor. Everything we ordered tasted fresh, well-prepared, and thoughtfully seasoned. Overall, this was an excellent dining experience with great food and great service. I'll definitely be coming back the next time I'm in the area.

    We finally checked out this spot after my friends had been wanting to try it for a while. The space…read moreis nice with a good vibe, and there's plenty of parking, which is always a plus. I was a bit hesitant going in because it's been years since the last Yelp review -- that lack of recent buzz (good or bad) felt concerning. On a Saturday night, it wasn't overly busy, so we didn't have trouble getting a table (they don't take reservations but do accept call-aheads). I ordered the burger and onion rings, and both were genuinely delicious -- I was very happy with my food. Unfortunately, the experience wasn't as smooth for my friends. One has a severe seafood allergy, and she was shocked to learn that all fried items (fries, onion rings, etc.) are cooked in the same oil as the seafood. It made her nervous to order much else from the menu, and we almost walked out when we found out. A separate fryer or dedicated oil for non-seafood items seems like a basic accommodation these days. Two other friends are recovering alcoholics and were disappointed that the only "non-alcoholic" beer option still contained a slight amount of alcohol. Their only other choice was a sugary mocktail, which isn't great for diabetics either. In 2026, it's surprising that a restaurant/bar still struggles with these common dietary and lifestyle needs. The food we did eat was solid, but the evening felt dampened by the lack of basic accommodations. There are plenty of other places that handle allergies and non-drinkers much better. I would have scored them much higher if they could have accommodated this basics.

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    Gene's

    4.7
    (30 reviews)
    4.3 mi

    Top 5 restaurant in central Ohio. Well deserved. Nice menu, but your choices are limited. I was…read moresurprised, of the five entree choices, two were pork (we don't eat pork) and no chicken option. We settled on the steak and black cod, although we really did not want red meat. Our server Kelcie, who was 5* by the way, helped us in navigating all the intricacies to the ingredients. Lots of nuance to the menu. Our choices: lamb appetizer, black cod, sirloin, and chocolate mousse; each were tasty, presented well, and excellent dishes. The potato cake on the steak was very different and well done. Our Old Fashion had a nice taste. The place is very small and reservations are a must. The GM Michael came by and chatted us up...to thank us for coming, and glad they were able to accommodate our food needs. Nice touch. Excellent bathrooms. Thanks for that. Be prepared to spend $100 per person. Welcome to the Columbus culinary scene.

    I was in town to celebrate my mother's 96 birthday and was out with my son and daughter in law…read more They highly recommended this unique restaurant and we were not disappointed. The small cozy atmosphere was a delight to enjoy a wonderful meal and conversation. The drinks were exceptionally great and since I'm coming from California, very affordable. The food was delicious, especially the braised beef croquets, chicken friend mushrooms, whipped ricotta, and sourdough. The pork collar and the tare squash were beautifully presented and tasted wonderful. I requested the sommelier to recommend a wine that would compliment our order and the Domaine de Ferrand Chateauneuf - du- Pape a fine French wine from the Rhone Valley was our selection. This was a beautiful bottle and fine selection. John, our server was the perfect gentlemen and server with great personality and full of customer service.

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    Kitchen Social

    Kitchen Social

    4.5
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    4.8 mi
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    Kitchen Social never a bad meal anytime…read more DOUBLE STACK BURGER Signature Blend patties, house-made pickles, American cheese, lettuce, heirloom tomato, special sauce. Chicken Katsu Crispy chicken, honey garlic glaze, soy infused rice, sugar snap peas, roasted carrots. THAI CHICKEN BOWL Harissa glazed chicken, kale, carrots, mint, dukkah, yum yum, Thai vinaigrette. CHICKEN FARROTTO Risotto-style farro, zucchini, oven roasted tomatoes, lemon jus. STREET CORN NACHOS Charred corn, chipotle crema, lime crema, cilantro, cotija. SHORT RIB + CARROT HUMMUS Harissa glazed short rib, dukkah, grilled flatbread CRISPY THAI SHRIMP Radish, carrots, scallions, napa cabbage, cilantro vinaigrette. WHIPPED FETA Sweet + spicy peppers, honey, toasted ciabatta, black pepper. CHEDDAR + SCALLION BISCUITS Our signature biscuits with honey butter.... Non-Cash Adjustment

    Stopped by Kitchen Social in Dublin and everything was delicious. We started with the cheddar and…read morescallion biscuits, which were warm with a nice golden crunch on the outside and soft, fluffy inside. The honey butter melted right into them and made them even better. For my entrée, I had the fish and chips with fries and coleslaw. The fish was crispy on the outside, flaky on the inside, and cooked perfectly. The fries were hot and seasoned well. The coleslaw wasn't my favorite--it had more of a vinegar-based flavor, and I prefer a sweeter, creamier slaw. Madison was my server, and she was super sweet, friendly, and attentive throughout the meal. The atmosphere was lively and welcoming, making it a great spot for lunch or dinner. I'd definitely come back for the biscuits, fish and chips, and the excellent service.

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    Cap City Fine Diner and Bar

    Cap City Fine Diner and Bar

    4.0
    (407 reviews)
    4.7 mi
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    The food was great, if not for my soggy sweet potato fries, it would be perfect! The fries were…read morestill good though, just not exactly crispy! I got the Juicy Lucy and it WAS juicy. The horseradish-ish sauce added a nice kick and it was super cheesy. My partner got the bacon cheeseburger and it was basically the best burger she's ever had. Our waitress, Smiley, was so attentive and kind. She even gave us a dessert for our celebration of coming there because of my partner's new graduate degree! We got the lemon crusted cheesecake and oh my gosh it was BEYOND with the tart cherries!! (Note that the photos of the cheesecake is the one slice cut in half) We were seated outside on the patio- and there was no need to be worried about a sunburn- it was nice and covered with still a great view of the street and beautiful flowers lining the exterior. We will definitely come again, what a treat!

    Disappointed in the service. First time here at this location and it was not the same elevated…read moreexperience as the Olentangy/Grandview location. We had a cousin in from out of town and met up with him and his coworker. My partner picked Cap City due to the brand reputation and food. We made a 1:30pm Lunch reservation via OpenTable. We were warmly greeted upon arrival. Inside was immaculate and inviting with an upscale vibe. The food was, of course, delicious. The overall service was slow and it was a smaller table for four (we should have been in a booth) so the pacing of the dishes were off to start. Rolls didn't come to the very end because we had apps and then main dishes. When I had asked about the rolls, as I thought they forgot, I was told they just had not been out yet since we did not have room on the table. Also, we weren't really attended to and didn't see the server hardly at all, with long times without being checked on. That's the easy summary on service. I am sure it was an off day for the server or just the time of day. It wasn't terrible just below expectations for the price point. Back to food, my partner and I started with the Blue Cheese Chips, I enjoyed the Meat Loaf Dinner, and he ordered the Eggs Benedict w/Crab. Rolls at the end. We found street parking on Riverside but there is a parking garage near the front entrance. This really should be a 3 star review with the service aspect but going with 4 as the entire party enjoyed every bite. I would recommend and the food and company made the lunch!

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