One year later, still delicious. The lamb curry was phenomenal, so tender and flavorful served with pickled veg to cut through the richness. Super balanced. The whole branzino is the perfect combination of tangy, sour, spicy, salty. Oof 10/10. Good service, beautiful space. read more

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The menu offers kind of new and different dishes than similar restaurants. We order focaccia bread, Cauliflower, goat empanadas, green beans , branzino steak and mango rice pudding and few non alcoholic drink. All was very good , portion they say is to share but I don't think so, excepted like us , that we were 4 for people at the table and we share the food ordering a little extra. Prices are in the higher range. Service need to improve, some of the drink was club soda and Diet Coke, they bring in a glass when you ask for refill, then you get the surprise in the bill that they charge for each drink because are in a 6oz or less per bottle.....and the server didn't explained that, and cost $6 per bottle. Also Was very slaw and didn't follow our table during the time that we were there, just the busser to pick up the dirty plate and bring the drinks refill. The atmosphere was nice modern and big patio area. Sorry I didn't take pictures to all dishes. ( in this location use to be a Faz restaurant) I will back to try some other dishes. read more

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This place wow'd me! I thought it would be overhyped but it was one of the best meals I've had in a while. While the servers were very kind, the hosts seemed kind of rude and standoff-ish which started the dinner at the wrong foot. However, the experience went up from there! The cocktails were strong and well crafted. My favorite dish was the hamachi aguachile and the skirt steak. I would definitely come back for those. The pork shank was good and extremely tender but not as mind blowing as I expected. We also got the tuna quinoa poke salad, pita & dip, and goat empanadas. They were good but nothing outstanding. This place is pricy so I recommend coming for a date night or with a group to try the different items. These are definitely shareable plates. read more

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Grilled corn - ripoff. Hard to eat, it's on the cob. Mostly sauce and can't taste corn. Sauce was pretty good though. But not worth the money 3 tiny cobs. Hamachi Aguachile - Not bad. The hamachi was tasty. But $28 for a small tapa dish. Skirt steak - Pretty tender. Lukewarm, Flavorful. But again the portion kinda surprised you. Goat Empanadas - Very well buttered pastry. The goat is hardly recognizable. Chicken skewers - Turned out the better one. Very juicy, hot. Marinated by cumin. Service wise, they never clean the dishes after we finished. Just keep asking if everything is ok but didn't clear the table for us. Didn't feel this place worth the price tag. read more

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Service and staff: - Our server was helpful with answering questions around sizing of each dish - The staff was also good about letting us know when the kitchen would be closing Food and Drinks: - Potato crepe: plenty of lettuce cups so that everyone in our group of 6 could try one - Scallion focaccia: so good - couldn't get enough of the whipped feta pepper jam. And I'm not even a fan of feta. Could eat this all day - Empanadas: comes with 3 empanadas per order. We were each able to try half of each one. Flavorful - Pork belly: my friends enjoyed this dish - easily shareable amongst the 5 that ate it - Spicy handroll dip: little bit on the smaller side, but tasty. - Cinnabiscuit: this was unique and delicious. We shared amongst 6 of us, but could easily be consumed by one person based on the taste Miscellaneous: - Indoor and outdoor seating available - Good for small and large groups - Food is a little bougey for kids, but we had a kid with us and he enjoyed the French fries - Dishes are definitely meant to be shared - Casual ambiance and a little loud (could still hear each other) since there are a lot of tables inside read more

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We had a reservation set at 11:15 am on Labor Day, we were seated outdoor at their patio seating. Valley Goat is seated inside the TreeHouse hotel in Sunnyvale, the property is just stunning overall. The restaurant opens out onto their patio so it doesn't feel like you're excluded from the lively atmosphere from inside. Our server was kind enough to put up umbrellas for us since it was a bright, sunny morning. Our server was incredibly helpful at recommending which dishes to order. We ordered the following: Goat empanadas Crispy Quinoa and Tuna Salad Smoked Salmon Dip with pita bread Potato Crepe The Asian influence is very strong in the menu which I think is always great tasting familiar flavors. I thought that most of the dishes were very well thought out, the flavors balanced each other well and offered a new twist to "brunch". I did think the quinoa salad dressing was quite salty and the potato crepe had a pool of oil. Overall everything else tasted quite yummy! Service was a bit slow today but they were incredibly busy so it wasn't the end of the world. Overall the ambiance of the restaurant, the quality of the food and price is enough for you to come back for a second time. I'll have to try dinner! read more

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Made reservations for dinner and returned as a family. The decor is gorgeous in the evening. Our kiddo really enjoyed the atmosphere from the fireplace to the seating to the little lamp they had at our table. We were seated shortly after our reservations and given a cute little booth. Children menu w/ crayons given and kept my daughter busy. goat empanadas (limey huacatay*) 20 - One of their popular items. Savory and delicious. The sauce has a spicy kick at the end. sticky pork shank (pickled cucumber salad . pluot salad . hoisin mayo . limey huacatay . lettuce cups) 59 - This was so delicious! Came off the bone and the crust was to die for. Loved how well rounded this dish was from the pickled veggies, sauce, and lettuce wraps. One of the best things I've eaten in a while. Cheese pita off the kid's menu- literally how it sounds and our daughter LOVED it. Comes with 4 pieces and she ate 3. She kept asking us if we can take the last piece home. She still enjoyed it the next evening at home. Pandan flan and vanilla gelato - We all enjoyed the desserts. Overall, the experience was great except the service can be slow at times since it's so busy here. read more

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This place is such a vibe! It's like a garden, greenhouse, aesthetically pleasing. There's inside and outside seating. We had a table outside for our family lunch here. It's busy for a Saturday afternoon. Menu is not that big. We had a bunch of items x2 so that our group of 9 can enjoy a bit of everything. Color plates, overall good and flavorful. Dishes are to be shared. We ordered a variety of their specialty drinks. All good overall as well. If you have a group, they add an auto service charge. We had a baby with us so the cornhole area was fun for her when she didn't want to sit still anymore. My nephew took her over to run around. Service was decent. A little slow at times as it's busy. Parking is ample. read more

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Atmosphere was great, drinks were great, as was the food. We dined at the bar. Bartender was on top of it. Expect to drop coin here. This would not be my everyday spot (I'd be broke) but a great experience nonetheless. read more

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We booked a dinner reservation here to celebrate my boyfriend's job promotion and had a great experience. The staff were all so friendly and provided excellent service. They were attentive and made sure our water glasses were always full. The interior is beautiful with all of the plants. Their goat empanadas are popular for a reason, the aroma was amazing when it was served to our table. I really enjoyed it as an appetizer and the sauce paired well. The sautéed green beans with fish sauce aioli were umami heaven. It was just as delicious as I remembered, when I visited Girl & The Goat in Chicago a few years ago. The sticky pork shank was tender and fell right off the bone. I made lettuce wraps with the pork, pickled veggies, and sauces provided - wow, everything tasted so delicious! We also ordered the skirt steak to share, which was good, but a bit chewy. I definitely recommend getting the pork shank. Overall, Valley Goat has unique and tasty dishes that I don't think I can find elsewhere around South Bay. My family from out of town will be visiting soon, I'm excited to bring them here for brunch or dinner! read more

Valley Goat - goat empanadas and sweet tart mocktail - New American Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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I chose this spot for my birthday weekend brunch with the girls. I've been wanting to see this space for sometime. This is a hotel restaurant, nestled in Silicon Valley, I would have never guessed where it was. The hotel itself is unassuming, quirky yet inviting at the same time. It was nothing like imagined, not necessarily a bad thing. But Valley Goat was exceptional. Its fare is on the eclectic side (also a bit pricey) but every dish we ordered was so good. Service was a bit in the slow side but we came in the last hour of lunch. And our waiter was busy, but the food made up for it and even though I didn't get a birthday dessert, our waiter offered us champagne. Oh their drink menu is also delightful! Outside of the restaurant is a deck to an outdoor area where there is a semi bier-garten/"play area". Most of the area was reserved that day for another birthday. Cute idea though and we talked about coming for their week-day happy hour (grazing hour) sometime. I highly recommend the food and vibes. read more

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This is an adorable place! It is dog friendly, and on a Saturday it was full of cute dogs! Everything is decorated so beautifully and the food is presented so nicely. We tried a bit of everything and really enjoyed it all. We had some sweet and some savory. read more

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Been waiting to visit this place for a while! I'd heard great things from my cousin and a few friends, and I was even more excited when I found out it was opened by James Beard Award-winning chef Stephanie Izard. I loved watching her on Top Chef, so I've definitely been curious to try it. I'm actually in this area pretty often to charge since it's close to my daughter's school, so I've seen the restaurant from the outside plenty of times but never had the chance to go in. We arrived right when they opened at 10 a.m., and I was literally the first person through the door! Just a heads-up: they won't seat you until your entire party has arrived. Luckily, there's a really nice waiting area in front of a fireplace. I absolutely loved the decor and ambiance. It's comfortable and cozy, with lots of plants and beautiful views of the outdoors. It almost gives you a little Napa feel, which I really enjoyed. As we were looking through the menu, I didn't realize the dishes were meant to be shareable. I thought they were more like individual meal-sized plates. I ordered the Goat Empanadas with limey huacatay, along with a Bluestone Lane Coffee latte. Once everything started arriving at the table, it made much more sense that the menu was designed for sharing. The goat empanadas were really good and didn't taste gamey at all. The limey huacatay paired really well with them and added a nice brightness. The portion was decent, although I thought they were a little pricey for empanadas. The latte was good as well. We really loved the ambiance, so we're definitely planning to come back. Now that I know the menu is meant for sharing, next time I'd like to order a few different things for the table. I already have my eye on the scallion focaccia! We'll be back! read more

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We just had lattes next door and Valley Goat just opened for lunch. It's a nice place, all new and clean. We ordered the goat empanadas. They are good, crisp on the outside, and a nice sauce to dip in. I liked the goat better in these empanadas more than the goat curries I've tried. I should have ordered the oysters for $20. For $10 an empanada, it didn't seem worth it but it was nice to try. My friend and I just had lattes and shared a jelly Cronut just a few minutes before walking in. So we didn't think we were that hungry. We thought sharing the goat empanadas, quinoa tuna salad, and the pork belly noodles would fill us. The quinoa was crunchy. The tuna was good. The pork belly was very good. The noodles had a nice sauce. Both were good but we were just really hungry that day. For $85 not including tip, we needed more food afterwards. We should have ordered dessert. Service was fine. The server was familiar the dishes. I need to order more food next time or come when I'm only snackish. read more

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Highly Recommended Spot for Any Occasion! Having visited this restaurant several times now for both personal and work events, I highly recommend it for brunch, dinner, and groups of any size. The modern decor and welcoming ambiance make it perfect for everything from casual 1:1 catch-ups to large group gatherings, with excellent indoor and outdoor seating options. They also offer a private room for booking. The food and drinks are consistently good, reasonably priced, and offer great variety--though the dinner menu is notably broader than their more limited brunch selection. Some of my absolute dinner favorites include the goat empanadas, the crispy quinoa and tuna poke salad, the spicy handroll dip, and the sticky pork shank. For brunch, the ginger chili yum pork belly and the cinnabun are must-tries. *Will flag that twice I've come for brunch and they've run out of menu items.... As a bonus, the online reservation process is seamless, and you can easily visit the adjacent beer garden or stop by the gift shop to check out their unique, plant-covered VW bug. It is a fantastic, versatile spot that I will continue to return to! At some point I'd also like to check out one of their themed events. read more

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This is a review for First Fridays. I wanted to give the event team a chance to connect with me before posting this review, but they have not returned my calls despite promising me they would get back to me. I bought three tickets for the First Friday event scheduled for 8/4, from 4-8pm with chef Stephanie Izard. When I arrive at 6pm, I was told at the check in table that many of the food items were already out, and that I could request a refund. They told me to go in anyway, and to check out what was available. I waited thirty minutes in one line to get a bite of salmon, which was delicious, except the advertised item was sea bass, which they had run out of. Then they ran out of the salmon too, before I could get a second bite. Next, I waited in line to meet Chef Stephanie, but she stepped away from her station when I got to the front. I also found out it was a shrimp based dish (and the veggies were also cooked with shrimp paste), to which I am allergic to. All of the other food items were out. We left the event still very hungry, and I asked to speak with someone about the refund. They took down my name, number and email and said someone would call me the next week. No one ever did. When I called back to follow up, I again was told they would call me. They again did not. I would expect more professionalism especially when I'm being charged $344 for one bite of food. So this is a warning to all who are contemplating a future First Friday with guest chefs - you better arrive at 4pm, or else there will be no food left. **updating to add to I was contacted and offered a full refund and an apology read more

Amazing service from start to finish. Ambiance was modern and open. Lots of bright open spaces and not too loud. Came to have lunch and catch up with a friend. We stayed past their serving time and they let us chat with no rush. This was on a Sunday at 2pm when we were wrapping things up. Lunch was exceptional. We shared the ahi poke salad with crispy quinoa. The goat empanadas we delicious and flaky. And the pita with salmon was so great with the pickled veggies which I'm usually not a fan of. Plenty of uncovered parking in the lot. read more

ahhh... the G.O.A.T. Review summary...just come here. NOT overrated, I was actually amazed... Everything was brilliant! "Valley Goat, the exciting new restaurant from James Beard Award-winning Chef Stephanie Izard and Boka Restaurant Group. Valley Goat brings the vibrant flavors of Northern California's seasonal ingredients to life with a shareable menu infused with bold, globally inspired creativity. Guests can enjoy the lively and welcoming atmosphere, featuring an expansive outdoor patio and a dynamic bar, making it a perfect spot for any occasion - from a casual meal to an evening of cocktails." - https://www.valleygoatsv.com/about ...makes sense now. Hence the high ratings. The restaurant is part of the boutique hotel Treehouse. Good size venue with plenty of seating, lots of outdoor seating available, with a large lawn area in the back along with a Beer Garden as well. This place is foddie and family friendly. No issues with parking either, there are plenty of spaces, not to mention a valet as well. #GOATEats: MOCKTAILS: ~ TEMPLE FIZZ - 5/5 Absolutely brilliant! That Thai Basil! After the first sip, I wanted this to be on the Cocktail menu...lol. ~ SWEET TART - 1/5 This is just a personal preference, I don't do tart! My home girl loved it. She thoroughly enjoyed the tartness... waaayyy too much for me. lol SNACKS: ~ GOAT EMPANADAS - 4.5/5 Some brilliant empanadas! No gaminess, perfectly done. My only knock was the price point. I thought It was pricey for how tiny it was. $5 per Empanada for a morsel... ~ DISCO FRIES - 5/5 Like Animal Fries to the next level. Perfectly done fries with tender pork and and pickled offerings. PLATES: ~ SAUTÉED GREEN BEANS - 4.5/5 Just about perfect green beans. BIGGER PLATES: ~ STICKY PORK SHANK - 5/5 Absolutely brilliant Pork Shank! Amazing; tender, juicy, moist fall off the bone and that sauce CRISPY skin. One of the best Pork Shank's I had! The Pickled Cucumber Salad on the side was brilliant as well. Bravo! DESSERTS DINNER: ~ PANDAN FLAN - 4/5 The "FLAN" was amazing... taste wise, good Pandan flavor without being overly sweet. The problem was the consistency, this was more like a Custard than a Flan, texture wise. Had to knock a star off a * for that. 5 ***** if this was Pandan custard. I can't wait to return and try the other offerings... read more

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*Vegetarian Foodie Review* This place is right next to the Beer Garden, but it's more of a restaurant-style, dine-in format. I felt like there were limited dinner options for vegetarians. The food felt more like snacks and less like something that fills you up. We came as a group of 11 for a Father's Day weekend dinner. Ordered: 1) Lemonade: 5/5 - So good and refreshing. Must try! 2) Pita + Dips (from snacks): 4/5 - The 1st pita wasn't fully baked, but they fixed it by replacing it. 3) Chickpea Fritters: 4/5 - I am not a big fan of goat yogurt, but if you do like it, this would be a 5/5. The taste and feel felt like India style which was a hit! 4) Grilled corn: 2/5 - No one in my group liked this. It was too sweet because of the caramel, not a good combination. We sat outside on the patio, but the inside ins awesome too. It's a fancy place, good for celebrations and special occasions. But yeah, the food wasn't fulling, we left a little hungry. Service was a little too slow, but that's okay given it was Father's Day weekend. read more

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Great service and no wait on a weekday. Food was pretty good! A bit bland for my palette but loved the empanadas and fish tostadas! read more

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We came here for a friend's birthday party and would definitely be back! We got seated outdoors and it wasn't too loud outside (especially for a Saturday lunch). I didn't get to taking any pictures of the food because we devoured in just a few minutes. All ingredients tasted so fresh and the flavors combined and complimented each other sooo well! We got veggie and goat empanadas, Korean tacos, frittata, and smoked salmon bread. Everything was cooked to perfection. The waitstaff was very helpful to assist us with moving umbrellas and checking up on us. read more

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My BIL came with his groomsmen to Valley Goat during this bachelor party weekend mid-March and liked it so much that he wanted to bring my sister (and me) there the next time they were in the Bay. His group absolutely loved the goat empanadas, the disco fries, and the pork shank. My sister and BIL were in town again in mid-July so I made a reservation on OpenTable (easy with one week in advance). We were seated at one of the booths and service was... a little odd. We never got a "Welcome to Valley Goat, have you been here before?" or any explanation about the menu. We sort of knew what to order because of my BIL but it was notably weird. Service that day was impersonal and the main reason why I've downgraded one star. BIL said that he had better service with the bachelor party in March - the server back then had thoroughly explained the menu and was great about everything until things got a bit busier later and they had to wait a long time for the check. However, despite the weird service, the food was so good that I brought some of my local friends the following weekend - and this time, we did not make a reservation and decided to walk in and sit at the bar. Big shout out to Jonathan, Roy, Erica and Nick who took good care of us at the bar! At one point in our meal, they noticed we were waiting for our last two dishes for a while and I overheard them talking about going to check on those plates, and sure enough they appeared shortly after. We never waited long after drinks were finished before they checked in if we wanted anything else. Food: Disco fries ($25) were fire - loved the combination of savory / creamy / pickled items. Would definitely order again. Sticky pork shank ($59) - the number one reason I wanted to bring my friends here because I knew they would be as impressed as I was. With the $59 price tag, it's a little hefty but absolutely worth it. Meat slides right off the bones, sauces are fantastic, pickled cucumber salad and pluot salad add a nice counterbalance to the meat... the only thing I would like more of is the lettuce pieces so I can make my own lettuce wraps! Chickpea fritters ($21) - one of my faves other than the pork shank. Loved the crisp textures and flavors. Goat empanadas ($20) - delicious and one of my BIL's favorite dishes. That limey huacatay sauce appears on several menu items and stands out each time - can't go wrong with it! Less impressive: sautéed green beans ($20) were not worth the money and were too salty, and the kalbi ($45) was fine and didn't stand out like the other dishes. Sort of a run-of-the-mill kalbi. Drinks: drinks were definitely on the pricier side but all very tasty! I was actually most impressed by one of their mocktails - the Temple Fizz ($16). Mocktails are weird in that some bars will increase the price to an unreasonable amount, but I think it's genuinely deserved here. The Temple Fizz had complex notes that had me sipping like I would any other cocktail, rather than guzzling it down like a soda. Jonathan mentioned that their mocktails are super popular as well, and I think that speaks strongly to their mocktail selection. Overall, I would keep coming back and sitting at the bar. Food and drinks are fantastic! read more

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Why was Valley Goat so good?! We went for a birthday lunch with 10 people and they have a lovely private table in the back that could fit all of us!! We tried almost everything on the menu and it did not disappoint. The service was also on point!!! I need to come back!!! My favorites were the cinnabiscuit and the tuna with the crispy quinoa!!! Chef's kiss!! I also love the decor, the drinks, and the hotel lobby that is next to it is one of a kind! Very unique! Def check it out if you are in the area!! read more

A lovely brunch at Valley Goat! I'm obsessed with the decor here - lush greenery and beautiful dried flowers everywhere. The greenhouse serves as the Tree House hotel's reception area, creating such a unique and relaxing atmosphere. Right next to it is Valley Goat, which offers Californian cuisine with a family-style dining experience. I especially loved their private dining room, with its gorgeous wallpaper and dried flowers hanging from the light fixtures. They also have a spacious outdoor patio that's perfect for enjoying the beautiful weather. My favorite dishes: * Coconut Labneh: The house-made granola was absolutely delicious! * Shrimp Salad: Every bite had wonderful layers of texture and flavor. * Smoked Salmon Dip: The pita bread was incredibly soft and paired perfectly with the creamy dip. Such a beautiful spot for a relaxing meal. read more

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Very disappointing experience at Valley Goat. For a $$$ restaurant that presents itself as a higher-end, fancy establishment, the service and attention to basic standards were very lacking. Right as we were seated, my friend noticed a dirty fork at her seat (photo attached to this post). Our server, Francine, was rude and just not nice. One of our friends has a gluten allergy, but Francine failed to give us the gluten-free menu beforehand. By the time she finally brought it over, we had already decided on our dishes. When we asked if she could check our order against the gluten-free options, she just rudely snapped, "Look at the gluten-free menu, it's right there." We expected her to at least ask if it was our first time there or offer some recommendations, but we got nothing. When we tried to order the goat empanadas (one of the key dishes they are well known for) we were told they had completely run out, which was a big disappointment. To make matters worse, a busser dropped and broke a cup right on the table while clearing dishes and didn't even bother to apologize or acknowledge us. On top of that, the restrooms were not clean at all, which adds to this bad review. When we brought up our concerns about the service and experience to our other server, Maria, she said she would speak with the manager. A few minutes later, she returned and simply told us she "couldn't find the manager," offering zero resolution, apology, or effort to make things right. Save your money and go somewhere that actually respects their guests. Will not be returning. read more

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First time! Glad I ventured out, I found this gem close to work and I have to say I am impressed! I worked on this project back in 2020 and visiting it for the first time was an incredible experience! I enjoyed the Syrah I was served, it paired well with the halibut tostadas but not so much with the oysters. The roasted oysters lacked a bit of seasoning, though if you add the sauce that comes with it, it's OK, nothing impressive if you really just want the taste of the oyster and not the seasonings to enhance the taste. I did enjoy the halibut tostadas, I think making the tostadas from scratch suits the dish so well because it's airy and crunchy. I also enjoyed the ambience, it's a nice relaxing place to chit chat and overall mingle and watch a game or two. I'll be back to explore more of their menu items. read more

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Always come here for delicious meals. Mango sticky rice dessert must try!! Cannot wait to try new dishes read more

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Service 10/10 our server was super friendly and he was very accommodating Very green and open space kinda like a green house Food 9/10 Don't skip Spicy handroll dip, no notes just perfect 10/10 I'm not a fan of goat and lamb but this has to be one of my favorite dishes paired perfectly with the green tangy Greek sauce 9/10 Chicken skewer not our favorite would skip for something else on the menu 6/10 Got espresso martini : Smokey and chocolate flavor YUM Kosho Jacuzzi: super refreshing , yuzu flavor with tonic! Would we recommend to come back? YES. read more

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Our experience at Valley Goat (our first ever visit) was fantastic. The manager was especially helpful, juggling my group's constantly changing plans. Great food, great service... yet another winning restaurant from Chef Izard. read more

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Server was very quick with clearing plates and bringing them as they were ready. Toddler got coloring items. Food was delicious, particularly the pork shank and tender salmon. We also tried the empanadas, chicken, fries, and corn. Everything well seasoned. Feels like the green beans need to go with something plain to balance the saltiness. Eggplant immediately brought me back to smoke door in Tahoe. Really liked the sweetness of the sauce on the corn. read more

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Great place for dinner and cocktails. Server was fantastic, he gave great recommendations and very knowledgeable on menu. Ambience is very nice with low lights and fun decor on the ceiling and bar area. Goat empanadas: 5/5 great starter, packed with flavor and green sauce added a tanginess. Avocado dip and chips: 4/5 very refreshing, chilled and in a very thick silky form. Chips had a nice crisp and saltiness to it. Hamachi poke: 2.5/5 this was just okay, the freshness of the tomatoes and the nuttiness were nice additions but it felt like it was missing something and paled in comparison to other smaller plates. Presentation was very pretty. Sticky pork: 5/5 crispy and yummy skin, very fresh fruits to pair and cut through fatty parts. Lettuce wraps added a good crunch and the mayo and green sauce all together made a very flavorful explosion. Very satisfied with this dish! Olive oil semifreddo: 4/5 burnt almond topping with the light whip cream and soft ice cream. berry gave a bit of sourness and olive oil cake was divine. Very happy with this desert to end off the meal. Had a great balance and made us refreshed at the end. Drinks Berry proud: 4/5 candy was a nice touch and the drink was sweet and strong Jacuzzi: 2/5 this drink was just okay, refreshing but it had an almost bitter taste to it and needed carbonation. One of our favorite meals and we would definitely come back to try the rest of the menu! read more

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ARE WE IN SILICON VALLEY? 4.5 One might never know this restaurant exists, tucked away near a Google business park just off Highway 101. You could stumble upon it through Yelp (as we did), discover it while staying at the adjacent Treehouse Hotel, or simply hear about it through word of mouth. The parking situation is an interesting one. After turning into the driveway from Mathilda Avenue, you have two options: turn right for valet parking or left into the Google parking lot. There are plenty of spaces available, though parking there is technically at your own risk. The restaurant told us they had not heard of anyone being ticketed or towed. We first dined here shortly after it opened in 2025 and were immediately impressed by the beautiful grounds. The hotel's eco-conscious gift shop, housed in a glass greenhouse and featuring a colorful vintage VW Bug, is a charming touch. The short walk to the restaurant feels especially relaxing on a warm, sunny day. This has become one of our favorite places to bring friends or host girls' lunches. With three distinct seating options: the dining room, bar, and patio, there's an atmosphere to suit just about any occasion, whether you're dining as a couple or gathering with a larger group. I would recommend visiting during lunch or dinner service and skipping the in-between hours. During that time, only the bar area is open and the menu is more limited. To fully experience what Valley Goat has to offer, lunch or dinner is the way to go. Despite the name, the only goat dish on the menu at the time of this review is the Goat Empanadas. My friend was initially hesitant to order them, but David, our wonderful server, and I encouraged her to give them a try. She was glad she did. There was no gamey flavor whatsoever; the meat tasted more like beef, and the accompanying sauce was excellent. Over several visits, we've enjoyed everything we've ordered and are delighted to have a restaurant of this caliber in our Bay Area backyard. Chef and co-owner Stephanie Izard, winner of Season 4 of Top Chef and an Iron Chef title, owns a total of nine restaurants, primarily in the Chicago area, along with locations in Los Angeles and one at Orlando International Airport. Since we enjoy traveling for great food, we'll definitely be adding some of her other restaurants to our list. read more

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Amazing food AND service! Loved the ambiance as well. We chose 4 items and they happened to be the four most popular items per our server haha My favorite was their spicy handroll dip: so flavorful, savory, and the crunch of the fried quinoa perfectly topped off every bite Green beans were my second favorite. Perfect seasoning, accounting for the potential loss of flavor when you bite into the beans. Flavor was basically like the really good string beans you find at Chinese restaurants, but the crunch+flavor combo of the beans were better than most. Wasn't too bland/oily, wasn't too salty Crispy sticky pork shank: the crispy skin was really good, and the flavor lingered in your mouth throughout the entire bite. The sauces were good and balanced the dish well, but the Asian in me wished there were spicy/sweet sauces as an option too haha The Goat empanadas were also very yummy. Perfectly flaky, buttery, and worked well with the sauce Having Luis as our server made our experience even more enjoyable, and made us want to come back! Would definitely recommend for dates, company dinners, or family gatherings! read more

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Absolutely exquisite food and I cannot wait to go back. Mouth is watering as I write this review! Between the explosion of flavors and the beautiful ambience, and plate presentations, this place is a must try! I love the Chef who is behind this restaurant and was excited to have watched her in 24 in 24 & Top Chef. I can see why she is a James Beard award winner! I came here recently with three girlfriends, and we shared a variety of dishes, all 5/5! * Avocado Dip + Plantain chips: great combo with plantain chips instead of usual tortilla chips * Wood-fired Eggplant + Carrot hummus, Tzatziki: adored the carrot hummus! * Shrimp Salad - absolutely delicious with crispy shrimp, avocado, quinoa, mandarins in a lime-herb vinaigrette. Outstanding. * Disco Fries: not your average French fries! Loved the pork sausage and pickled red onions, wonderfully tart savory flavor. *Sautéed green beans - next level green beans with a creamy vinaigrette and chopped cashews *Grilled Corn: spiced coconut, cotija and tajin. Delicious! *Red Pepper Bread: melts in your mouth I think we finished everything we couldn't help ourselves. It was so delicious! Really didn't have much room for dessert, but we had to splurge and check it out so we decided to share two plates: *Pandan Flan: I love flan, and this was phenomenal! The pandan caramel paired perfectly with the yogurt crème, and the coconut rice crunch and strawberries added texture. And, the plating was fabulous! *Mango Sticky Rice: the presentation alone was incredible. Best I've ever had. Next level! This is a must! To go along with the incredible food is a beautiful atmosphere that you just want to sit and save her. We had exceptional service as well. I honestly cannot wait to go back. Five stars Chef Stephanie!! I've heard so many good things about the sister restaurant in LA, Girl and the Goat. I will need to go there next time I'm in LA; now that I know what the fuss is all about! read more

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Good food with an even better ambiance. The warm natural interior combined with being situated within the Treehouse Hotel property (which is absolutely nothing like your idea of a traditional hotel) made me feel like I got transported to Napa or something. A perfect temporary escape which made me forget I was in the middle of Silicon Valley for a second. But back to the food, honestly everything was good and there wasn't anything our party didn't like. The standout for us was definitely the Wood-Fire Eggplant, and this is coming from a group who is very much not vegetarians. The Mango Sticky Rice dessert was a nice fun way to end the meal, offering a unique take on a classic, but I'd still stick with the traditional way. Our only complaint would be that the server automatically added an additional oyster and goat empanada for our party of 3 without our consent. We were fine with the default serving size of 2 for each since one of us didn't want an oyster and I was fine with just sharing an empanada, but the server didn't bother informing us about serving size and didn't check if it was okay with us. A very simple, "it normally comes with 2, is that okay/would you like to add a 3rd" goes a long way in terms of hospitality. Especially when each additional piece was $10. read more

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This restaurant is located walking distance from the Google Cloud campus. I didn't even know this place existed until we had a team lunch there. I was absolutely blown away with everything I ate. I wish I had more space in my stomach to eat more. - Avocado Dip: this comes with banana chips and the combination was absolutely amazing. - Disco Fries: this comes with pork and we asked them to remove it. I mean the fries were to die for. What a unique twist to the fries. - Chickpea Fritters: I mean wow!! I was not expecting it to taste like Indian street food. It was just so good. The salads looked delicious too. I cannot wait to go back and eat there again. I'm getting hungry just thinking about the food. read more

Valley Goat - Disco fries - absolutely delicious. This was without pork. - New American Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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Menu: They have 3 different menus. Weekday brunch (M-F), Brunch (weekend only), Dinner (M-Sunday). Came here on the weekend (with a reservation) to try their brunch. We ordered a few items to share and each were spectacular. The shrimp salad in particular contained perfectly cooked shrimp (although there weren't many) tossed in the right amount of sauce. The grilled asparagus were delightfully sweet and smokey. The smoked salmon dip paired with pickles were just the right amount of savory, spicy, and sour. Ambience: very greenhouse vibes. The interior had many live walls (walls filled with viney plants), and ceiling decor of plants as well. Along the restaurant was a long line of monsteras, scattered with fiddle leaf plants throughout. Love how "fresh" it made the restaurant feel. Given their different menus I different times, would definitely try to come back and try their dinner menu. Price: food arrives in small plates (for sharing). A bit on the expensive side for the small plates. However, the taste of each dish is exceptional. read more

Valley Goat - goat empanada, smoked salmon dip, goat fashioned - New American Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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Our first time here and was swept away by the creativity, art and architecture of this space and its surrounding. By the visuals alone outside and inside the restaurant, we knew it's going to be such a wonderful experience for us. We had the following: *GOAT EMPANADAS: a different take on the crust - flaky *SPICY HANDROLL DIP: a limey hint on the cracker that goes well with the tuna and hamachi dip *WOOD-FIRED EGGPLANT: hummus was balanced by the pickled veggies *STICKY PORK SHANK: the pickles and salad were perfect to cut this dish, otherwise, it would have been too meaty for me *PANDAN FLAN: very slight flavor of pandan which was perfect for someone who is not a fan of pandan *MANGO STICKY RICE: always a personal favorite, a tad lacking in mango flavor but nonetheless delicious Each dish was thoughtfully prepared! Our server, Jake was super friendly. He pinned everything I expected of a great server. He surprised us with the Pandan Flan because he knew we were hesitant and wanted us to give it a try. I thought that was good PR. read more

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super nice vibes and ambiance in the entire area with friendly service, but the brunch food was mostly mid. walked in for a table of 2 on sunday around noon and it was either sit at the bar or outside with no shade, so recommend getting a res! my favorite was the tuna poke salad - the quinoa and pecans really added lots of texture character to the poke but you can easily make this salad at home. the pork belly was weirdly sweet and spicy (but like not good spicy, it was rather just salty spicy). the cinnabiscuit was quite heavy and texture felt too much like a biscuit and not enough like a cinnamon roll. have heard good things about their dinner menu though so maybe would revisit for that read more

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This was my third time at Valley Goat. My first visit was incredible and set the bar really high. My second visit was disappointing, so I wasn't sure what to expect coming back. Thankfully, this third visit reminded me why I loved this place in the first place. This time, we basically ordered almost the entire menu, and overall the food was excellent. My favorite dish of the night was the Spicy Handroll Dip. It's the one item I look forward to every visit and I'd recommend it to anyone dining here. The Hamachi Poke with goat butter was another standout and remains one of the most unique and memorable dishes on the menu. The salmon was good, but so many of the other dishes were so creative and elevated that it ended up being overshadowed. That's more of a testament to how strong the rest of the menu is. They had unfortunately run out of the goat empanadas, so we ordered the vegetable empanadas instead. To our surprise, they were just as good. The buttery aroma coming off the puff pastry when they hit the table was absolutely mouthwatering, and the flavor lived up to the smell. One question for Valley Goat though: why was the tempura nori replaced with crackers for the Spicy Handroll Dip? The dip is still amazing, but the tempura nori chips took it to another level. The crunch and texture paired perfectly with the dip, and I'd love to see it make a comeback. The atmosphere was lively, the presentation was beautiful, and the service was excellent. A special thank you to Jake for taking such great care of us all night. He was attentive, friendly, and helped make the evening memorable. While nothing has quite topped my first visit yet, this was a fantastic meal and a huge improvement from my second visit. Looking forward to visit number four. read more