I went there twice. Once for dinner with my wife and daughter, and we sat in the dining room. The other time was with a friend and we sat in the bar area. See, Grumpy Goat consists of two indoor dining areas and an outdoor seating area within a slightly larger building also that has a locker room, golf shop, and meeting room. The food ranges from pub food, to sandwiches, to flatbreads, to great steaks. Both times, the bar area was louder and people tend to focus on drinks and appetizers there. There's a separate dining room beyond the bar area where full dinners seem more common. Given that my 2 trips were in November and December, don't have a good sense for the outside area. I could just see that there are several tables overlooking the golf course. On certain nights, they have live music. Great variety of drinks, appetizers, sandwiches/burgers, and entrees. Can go inexpensive, or can get a filet mignon and spent a lot. Filling choices. Prices are quite reasonable. read more

The view was really cute and relaxing. The food wasn't bad at all..... and our waiter was cheerful & friendly. It is a nice spot to grab a meal and unwind! read more

The Grumpy Goat - American Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

Great, friendly service Delicious food with excellent presentation The setting is casual, but both the food and service exceeded expectations. read more

So, I was near the baseball fields and figured I'd grab a burger to go. I popped into this place, super clean and nice inside, gotta say. I asked the host for a menu to order takeout, and he was just handing it to me when some guy from the bar yelled across, saying it would be a 45-minute wait for takeout. Even though the host kind of confirmed that, I just wasn't up for waiting that long, especially since the place wasn't even that busy! So I decided to skip it and find somewhere else. Bummer read more

This is a great little restaurant on the golf course. The burgers and salad are great along with the fish and sandwiches. The server was cheerful and attentive. Plus the dining room is spacious and calm. We recommend this place. read more

The Grumpy Goat - Lava cake - American Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

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I have not been to the Grumpy Goat recently, but when I did go the meal was excellent. The service was great. I look forward to going again sometime soon. read more

Very pleasant dining room with a good Reuben. Some days you just want simple, uncomplicated country club vibes with good food. This is the place to unfrazzle. read more

Food was lackluster. The rueben sandwich had little taste. Thousand Island dressing had no oomph. Friend said her meal was "okay". Service was slow, despite being the only patrons in the dining area. Staff stopped by only once to ask if we wanted more drinks but we were still drinking our initial beverages. read more

This place is on the golf course in Elgin. It's off the main road so you hardly even know that it's there. They have great food and outdoor dining on the patio overlooking the golf course. read more

Food was delicious and plated nicely. Server was perfect. Very pleased! Food was delicious and plated nicely. Server was perfect. Very pleased! read more

The food is very good and reasonable prices. The atmosphere on the golf course is nice.

We ran over for a little light dinner recently. Since reopening after the pandemic, they redesigned their menu with a nice variety of apps and entrees. Unfortunately, they no longer serve their crawfish ettouffe which was fantastic and they no longer have my favorite Belgian Tripel on tap. There are plenty of new and great things on the menu though. I always appreciated the view of the Highlands golf course and the ambiance in the bar and dining areas. The evening we went had great weather and we were hoping to dine on their balcony but we didn't make a reservation and the balcony was packed with a 30-minute wait so we just ate in the bar near the window. The bartender served us and did a great job. Our drinks were well made and she was attentive and very friendly. We ordered the vegetable flatbread and the crispy pepper calamari that was served with a sweet chili garlic sauce. Both were very tasty! Although we kept it light, I was tempted by a number of their big meaty entrees. Check out their menu and you'll see what I mean. read more

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I went to the Grumpy Goat this past weekend for the first time and enjoyed it! To start, the restaurant has a homey vibe and I really liked that the fireplace was turned on when we were there. I got the cheese quesadilla to eat and it was tasty! The rest of my party also enjoyed their food which made for a great experience for us all. I wish I remembered our server's name because he was awesome through and through and also was very kind and entertaining which made the meal even more enjoyable. Thank you, Grumpy Goat for a wonderful first experience and cannot wait to return for another great meal! read more

There must be a chef here who actually knows how to cook and plate a dish. We had absolutely beautiful food here one afternoon. Good service too. read more

Nice quiet restaurant where I can finally have a conversation with my lovely wife . Decided to try this place on Valentine's day . Had a very good experience. We had the chopped house salad , surf and turf plate which turned out EXCELLENT! The casino clams were ok . So glad we tried the gelato and chocolate mouse cake ! They were very very Good ! Our waitress Olivia was great ! We will definitely be back ! read more

The Grumpy Goat - Chocolate mouse and gelato - American Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

Food was excellent - across table we tried fish and chips, Tuscan chicken, panini, skillet dessert, burger and mac n cheeese. Everyone just raved!!! read more

Last time we were there was just after it opened. We were pleasantly surprised when we walked in. Super comfortable. The view is pretty! The food was good and the staff were awesome! New frequent stop for us now! read more

The Grumpy Goat - American Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

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Reviews were great so we tried it We had the Lobster Mac & the whitefish The Mac was good The whitefish was not great, it was dripping in lemon which I don't love. Asparagus was way undercooked, potatoes were boring. server was not great & bill was way high for what we had. I should've listened to the reviews & got the Club sandwich for way less $ & I probably would've been satisfied. 2 meals with a beer & a soda was $65 B4 tip We won't be back when we're in town read more

The worst... over price for mother's day brunch... 50 bucks each person... quality was not 50 bucks

Food was good ~ 4 stars. Bar was horrible. Got two mixed drinks, mango margarita and lemon drop that were not correctly made. They were terrible. 2 stars for the bar is generous. Would not recommend this place for cocktails. read more

Food was good and the servers are great and it's located on a golf course, it must be really pretty there when the patio is open in the summer read more

This place was great. A group of 12 of us came and we loved the food and service. Tried the calamari, chips with dips, crab cakes, and spinach artichoke dip for appetizers and they were all delicious. A few people got French onion soup and salad and they loved it. The entrees were delicious too. I had the chicken Marsala and it was awesome. Everyone else said their food was good. Our server was great too. Very attentive and handled our big group well. He did a great job. Glad we came and next time will sit outside overlooking the golf course. read more

I was not expecting much when we arrived and the restaurant was at a golf course. I'm happy to report the food was great. The fireplace in the bar area added a nice touch and I could feel the heat from my seat nearby. Everyone in our party enjoyed their meals and the server was very attentive. I ordered the chopped salad and a steak sandwich, both were delicious. We didn't have a chance to try any of the desserts which looked tempting. read more

Great atmosphere and the food was amazing. I would have gave them 5 stars but the service for our table was lacking. They seemed to be very short staffed. read more

Great restaurant on the golf course. We sat on the patio and had a fabulous view of the course. Great food and drink. Good fries. I judge a place by the fries and the Grumpy Goat passes with flying colors! Inside is very nice with a beautiful wood bar. read more

The Grumpy Goat - American Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

Great service and ambience! Decent beer list and clean lines ! I hope they could make it

At best, three stars - not terrible but also there's nothing outstanding or special about The Grumpy Goat (perhaps other than their location and captive audience of golfers). Typical golf club restaurant. Okayish quality food (e.g., fried calamari served on wilted, chopped iceberg lettuce) and okayish service (our drinks did not come through until after the appetizers were served; no verbal disclosure of surcharges either). Drinks are trending toward more expensive, but fairly standard pricing compared to similar restaurants. Sneaky 3% surcharge for using credit card which is not clearly disclosed on the menu but was a surprise charge after they ran the credit card. There was a loud group of golfers dining, and sound really travels through their main room, making conversations a bit of a strained experience. read more

We enjoy our food every time we go! We normally order white fish and charcuteri appetizer.

I am glad it's open again, I wanted to try it before but the Cajun menu was not my cup of tea so I walked in and walked out after seeing there was nothing on the menu that I could eat. Anyways now it has regular food and great menu! The chicken quesadilla was stuffed really good unlike other places where they cheap out on the chicken and cheese. The pork chop was yummy and the crab cakes too. I want to return to try the buffalo flat bread and their wings. Great friendly service. read more

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Great meal, great service with a really cool vibe. Ate outside overlooking the beautiful Highlands golf course. Ethan was our server and made the experience even better. Definitely will be going back. read more

This hidden Gem is hidden inside the Elgin Sports plex. You may have past it and it not even known it was there . But let me just say if you are looking for a good meal from a burger to a steak , then this is the place to go. Reasonably priced for an amazing meal. read more

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This was the first time we went here but will definitely go back. The environment is beautiful. The food and service was excellent! Our waitress was very sweet and attentive. I highly recommend it! read more

Possibly the best Club Sandwich I've ever had! What a great spot. Chicken Saltimbocca was great. All the food is fresh and cooked to perfection. Service was very good. Off the beaten path as it's a golf course restaurant. Totally worth the trip. read more

We have eaten here many times and have never been disappointed. Good portion sizes, very tasty dishes, and reasonably priced. We recently held a bridal brunch in their 3-season room, and everything was absolutely great! Chris was the coordinator, and he couldn't have been nicer. He was very accommodating, friendly, and responsive. Everyone had high praise for the breakfast foods served. I'd host another event at The Grumpy Goat without question. read more

I went on Saturday with my spouse we shared the chopped salad and it was perfect for two people. He loved his salmon burger. I loved my chicken Marsala special. Can't wait to go back . Great service we sat at the bar. The food was outstanding. The place was a wonderful relaxing atmosphere read more

This place is a must! Food was great, prices were reasonable and ambiance was beautiful! We ate in the bar. It was casual and nicely done. High ceilings, a fire place and a gorgeous view of the golf course. There is a patio that looks very inviting. Will have to check it out during the warmer months. They also have live entertainment on certain nights. The service was excellent. Best service I have had since CoVid. Friendly and attentive! Now a days I'm so used to mediocre or bad service. This place hit all the marks!!! You really need to check it out!! A+ read more

This golf course has the best food in the area. Most club houses just have the typical hot dogs, brats and club sandwiches. They do have a draft happy hour on their beer selections . The golf course and service is very good as well. I highly recommended this place as a good value for food, drinks and golf. They also have memberships and a private room for a larger event. They also have senior rates for 55 and over. The outdoor patio overlooks the 18th hole. read more

What an amazing hidden gem in Elgin! Not sure why more people aren't talking about this place! All the food we had here was delicious and for a very good price! The atmosphere was cozy too. We just went right now on Saturday night and it wasn't busy at all- give The Grumpy Goat more love and have an amazing dinner here! read more

What a great find. I took my 95-year-old for dinner there a couple of times and they are always very attentive and friendly. The food was great. My father ordered a 10oz Filet with mashed potatoes and they always give him a little extra potato because know he with only eat half and save the rest for later, so he has another meal when he goes back to the retirement home. The food is outstanding. The atmosphere is great. You have a nice view of the golf course. I would highly recommend eating here. read more

I love the addition of breakfast at Grumpy Goat. It was delicious. The Goat truly is the best restaurant in Elgin.