A cute and lively restaurant with a beautiful, playful atmosphere and a menu full of creative, globally inspired flavors. From fun shareable dishes to inventive cocktails, everything made the evening feel festive and special. A fun spot for a birthday, a girls' night, or simply a delicious adventure. Definitely a place to check out when you're visiting Silicon Valley! 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 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

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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*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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Birthday dinner for my beautiful niece. We ordered disco fries, goat empanadas, crunchy quinoa + tuna poke salad, kalbi short ribs, ginger yum salmon, wood-fired sprouted cauliflower. For desserts, we had olive oil semifreddo, pandan flan, and mango sticky rice. The foods were very flavorful and amazing. The service was top notch. Our server Maria was awesome. She really took care of us. When we check in, we informed that one of us has peanut allergy, but when our salmon order came, we saw it came with peanut (which is the og menu) so she gave us an additional salmon without the peanut. On top of that she also offer us sodas but we didn't want it. She also ask if we want more kalbi since the chef had an extra plate, so yea of course we took it. The desserts were delicious too. They're unique and not overwhelmingly sweet. Thank you Maria for taking care of us! We appreciate you! We'll be back for sure! The ambiance was beautiful for dating, family time, or group time. It's not overly noisy. 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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The standout dishes at Valley Goat in Sunnyvale on 08/08/2026 were the tomatoes salad, tuna poke salad, house made pita with salmon dip, and the focaccia with whipped feta--each one was fresh, flavorful, and memorable. The attentive and friendly service made the experience even better. Overall, Valley Goat easily earns a 5/5 for its incredible food and great service! Also very spacious restaurant with an outside patio. 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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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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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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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

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We absolutely loved the vibe of this restaurant! Everything from the atmosphere to the food was amazing. The drinks were delicious, and every dish was a perfect bite. It's a great spot for family-style dining and sharing plates with friends and family. The staff was friendly, and the service was attentive with food arriving at a reasonable pace, making the entire experience enjoyable and relaxed. I would definitely recommend this place and will absolutely be returning. Looking forward to my next visit! read more

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This lovely restaurant is attached to a hotel. We did not have reservations, so we sat at the bar for dinner. Several bartenders were extremely friendly and attentive. The menu was unique and the food was very good. I especially enjoyed the empanadas and eggplant. I recommend this restaurant. read more

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Please note this review is for the events area of Valley Goat. I was intrigued by this place because the previous manager from Mastro's (Andrew) went to work here and reached out in March to show me the new restaurant. I went over lunch and was quite amazed. The location is nice, the food was amazing (5 stars there), so I proceeded to request information on their Beer Garden for a Team Event in June. He mentioned there was only a $500 rental fee required and F&B is charged based on consumption. I also mentioned from the beginning that we were not executing any contracts/terms & condition and Andrew said that wouldn't be a problem. This was all discussed in person. I was happy with the place, the cost and options so I went to proceed with my party of 33. My request was then handed off to his assistant, Juan. I emailed Juan and let them both know that I was proceeding. I don't hear back but that was on my end. My company blocked the emails and I found them later. I then found where they sent me the contract that included a F&B min, making my total a crazy amount over $5k. I emailed Juan back with Andrew in copy to question it and Juan responds back saying that's what the cost would be for a group my size. I didn't want to fight it so I just asked for my deposit back (which I had already provided) and moved on to book another location for our event. The part that is disappointing from all of this is not hearing back from Andrew about the miscommunication to this day (I checked my blocked emails too and I had been receiving all his email prior). Whether it was that he miscommunicated or I misunderstood when we were talking in person. Because communication is a big part of doing business for me, I have marked this place off my list for events/private dining and will not be recommending it to any of my colleagues. read more

We came here around 5pm on a weekday without a reservation and were able to get seated within 20 mins. We sat down and order drinks and the disco fries and empanadas. Our waiter ended up putting the order for the wrong table as the empanadas and disco fries ended up at the table behind us and they did not order it. We waited a while for our appetizers, but I would recommend both dishes. The disco fries could be a skip, although it tasted good I don't think it was worth the price. The ceviche I would skip as the fish had an acquired taste. The branzino and sticky pork hock was good and would recommend. The branzino had some creamy sauce which elevated the taste. If you are planning to come, I would recommend making a reservation or else be prepared to wait. read more

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Stayed the night at the hotel on site and got some take out for dinner. There was a bit of a wait but my husband understood once he saw how busy it was. I ordered the salmon and it was absolutely delicious. The dressing was my favorite part. My husband rrally liked the crispy skin. My husband's order was wrong but the gave him the short ribs. It was a happy accident and he was satisfied. We shared the cauliflower and we've never seen it look like that before. It was like a cross between broccolini and cauliflower. We loved it. We also got the mango sticky rice. It did not look appetizing but boy was it good. I need to go in person to retry everything. read more

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I wish we were allowed to give half stars! It was almost a 5! By like a smidge! The restaurant is a part of a hotel that looks like a great staycation location (we're seriously considering coming back for a staycation and the food as well) We were on our way home from SF and didnt quite want the weekend to end and I've this place bookmarked. We found a reservation and did show up a bit early; the hostess informed us she may be able to seat us earlier but we were happy to explore the surroundings. Their pool area is so inviting and relaxing but you needed a key to get in (understandably) The restaurant provides an outdoor eating space that leads into their beer garden; And their beer garden is full of games and plenty of space to yourself if you just a need a place to read. The outdoor is as beatiful as indoors. The atmosphere is inviting enough for a date nite, a solo dinner, a group night out, etc. The seating is a combination of booths and tables and they also have a private dining room for a party of 12! I was hoping for a booth but alas we got a small table for two (which i always feel like I wanna say "we're gonna order a lot and need more space) so maybe next time. We had the avocado dip (so refreshing and unique and delicious), the short ribs (tasted amazing but nothing i havent had before), the branzino (great! Packed with so much flavor and topping to fill your appetite,) the greenbeans (you MUST order, so flipping flavorful! We wanted more and took more home) and for desert their pandan flan (a great choice and served in an unexpected and different from what i know as flan). The cocktails seemed interesting but the restaurant closes at 10pm and we felt, at times, rushed so we opted for a straight whiskey for my husband and a glass of wine and sparkling for myself. (Their sauvignon blanc was the perfect crisp and the sparkling was perfect for the flan) If it's not a full five stars was because our waiter asked us if we were celebrating anything special and we said our anniversary BUT didnt say congratulations nor did her acknowledge it for the rest of the meal. AND to my horror and my anxiety; they started cleaning up at 9:45pm. They were turning off table lamps and removing them... it just doesn't bode well with me. But it's nothing available little refinement in training cant fix so hopefully in the future guests are rushed out of their dining experience. read more

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Came for my birthday dinner and loved it! If you know Stephanie's style, then you can see this whole menu has that Izard flair - there's a Latin or Asian flair to every dish because she loves that punch of flavor. And it works! I would have most of these again! We started with drinks of course. Her cocktails are expensive ($20-23 per) so we veered into wine which was a hair bit more palatable ($17-20). I had a Syrah and boyfriend had the Cab. It was cool to hear that Stephanie personally picks what is featured and we have to say, her picks were right up our alley. Disco fries - awesome. Fries topped with pork, cotija cheese, jalapeños, and pickled onions. Savory, spicy, with that pop of acid. What's missing? A sweet element you say? She got you covered with a drizzle of coconut that can't be seen but can be tasted. Goat Empanadas: the Izard namesake. Super flaky pastry and the goat was treated exceptionally well. If you didn't tell me it was goat, I would have just assumed pork. The hucatay sauce was herby and delicious. We also used it for the fries. Hamachi Crudo: really liked her play on textures and flavors here. The puffed rice and the hamachi were really nice foils, but the true star were those peels of kumquat which are totally in season now - bright, citrusy, tart. Salmon - this was a tad on the salt bomb side for me. The miso base was salty because duh, miso. But then then salmon was also aggressively seasoned before having a sichuan spice oil generously covering it. The salmon was cooked perfectly otherwise. Pandan flan: toasted rice, macerated strawberries, and creamy pandan flavor. No complaints lol. I would definitely welcome a repeat experience. We didn't try any of the big plates because we really wanted to variety. read more

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An outstanding visit from the moment we walked in. We were greeted and seated promptly (with reservation.) We started with the Goat Empanadas. Delicious filling surrounded by a flakey empanada crust. It's no wonder it sells out often. All of the entrees are shareable. Our party of three wanted to try a variety of dishes, and not one disappointed. They all came out individually, which allowed for good company to share a nice bottle of wine (syrah . stolpman 'crunchy roastie' 2022.) If I had to pick my "must-haves" for future visits, I'd say the Sticky Pork Shank, Wood-Fired Eggplant, and Chickpea Fritters would have to join the empanadas. I truly feel that every dessert is worth a try. Both the Mango Sticky Rice and Chocolate Basil Brownie Bash (new) were delicious. So, save room for something! Wonderful atmosphere! There is ample parking, as this restaurant is hotel-adjacent (Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley,) but don't let that fool you or you'll truly be missing out. read more

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Valley Goat is conveniently and oddly right off 237 and Mathilda. Once you ignore the surrounding Google buildings, it almost feels like you've escaped to a remote little getaway spot. The restaurant itself has such warm and welcoming vibes, which honestly feels rare for this part of Sunnyvale, so I'm really glad this place exists. The bar area is beautiful, and the food was absolutely amazing. The fire-roasted branzino was delicious. The "sweet and sour sauce" description almost scared me off, but it actually tasted more like a bright fish sauce vinaigrette that went perfectly with the fish. The sautéed green beans were highly recommended and completely lived up to the hype. Opt for the spiced fries instead of the disco because we weren't in a "loaded" fries mood. And chick pea fitters dish was different and went well with wine. Attentive and friendly staff! read more

Valley Goat - wood-fired branzino and sautéed green beans - New American Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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I stumbled in here completely by accident while looking for a nice dinner option on a business trip, and lo and behold it's one of Stephanie Izard's restaurants! Girl and Goat Chicago had the best meal of my life so as soon as I saw the little goat logo I had high expectations. Those expectations were, for the most part, met immediately upon entering and experiencing the gorgeous ambiance of this restaurant. It had the cool California coastal aesthetic while not being too pretentious. I loved the place settings and the high ceilings and art throughout. The drinks were so pricey but so good. I got the Goat Fashioned and it was absolutely worth every sip. I will echo that the price for portions here is a little skewed. The goat empanada was incredible, one of the best bites of food I've ever had, but the other two items I got--chickpea fritters and asparagus--were so covered in decoration that I felt like it buried the main event. They looked gorgeous, but adding edible flowers and crunchy bits seemed like a way to stretch the plate without adding a lot of substance. I'd love to see more of the signature Goat ingredient, as well as larger portions with less fluff. I'll definitely be back, perhaps for happy hour to curb the cost. The food is definitely tasty and worth a visit, especially if you haven't been to one of Stephanie's "Goat" restaurants! read more

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Came here for brunch and it's still one of my favorite restaurants. We had an incident that someone claimed our table so we had to wait longer for a table. Fortunately they accommodated us and gave us some freebies. Service and food were still good. read more

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Stopped in for a quick HH since I was in the area. Got a spot by the bar since the patio and dining room was already reserved! Happy that I did. First off, I ordered a Goat Fashioned. So smooth and good. Also, ate the goat empanadas - buttery flaky dough and delicious tender morsels of goat inside accompanied by a yummy creamy green sauce. I could eat this for days. Also, ate the spicy tuna dip with crunchy shrimp (?) chips. You need a fistful of money to eat and drink here but it was week worth it. I will come back. read more

Valley Goat - goat empanadas - New American Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

I randomly stumbled upon this place with my partner and WOW OH WOW, is this a site you HAVE to see with your own eyes!! My partner and I were feeling very snacky, and I saw that this was a fun little Bar/Restaurant on Yelp. My partner and I ordered the Disco Fries and nice beverage to go with it. We also had some savory empanadas that I forgot to get a picture of. Regardless, the workers were EXTREMELY NICE and super helpful! They had recomendations of their own and we gladly went with those recs. I can't wait to come back here and try other items in the menu! read more

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I ordered off the gluten free brunch menu. Really enjoy the shrimp salad, its extremely fresh. Also enjoyed the brunch potatoes, it packed a ton of flavor and had a great crunch. The worst thing was the yolk-onomiyaki. Its not a onomiyaki at all as theres zero cabbage used. Its a thick omelette. Im pretty gluten sensitive but not celiac. Pretty sure I reacted to the yolk-onomiyaki afterwards. read more

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Absolutely delicious, creative dishes that are full of flavor! I like the indoor-outdoor vibes, especially in one of the booths. Great place to eat family-style and try many dishes. Not cheap but consistently tasty! read more

This place has a seasonal menu and located inside an outdoor type of unit. So you can get a nice outdoor view while eating. I feel like this is a brunch spot as we ordered from the brunch menu. Potato Crepe (5/5): This is like the Vietnamese bánh xèo but with potato instead of the egg. It's really think so a good bang for your buck. I never had sauce with potato, so that was interesting. The outside is crunch but the inside is soft as it's balanced. The Vietnamese sausage tasted more like a regular sausage. Yolk onomokiyaki (3/5): I thought this was okay. It tasted like a fried with a bunch of random flavor. Goat empanadas (5/5): This seemed like a classic. The breading was perfectly fluffy and crusty. The meat was flavorful and comforting Overall I would like to try other things next time as everything was so unique. I'd love to see o their next menu. read more

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Unfortunately, recent experience was not good. About a 1.5 star experience. Only saving a star/half star for the flavors of the food. Everything else huge downhill. Scheduled an 11AM reservation for my girlfriend's birthday. Front of house mentioned happy birthday. After that, no mention from waiter. Upon walking to our seats, the seats were absolutely stained. I looked at it for a few seconds, but just had girlfriend sit on a cleaner portion and I took the L. Completely acknowledge I could have spoken up here to ask for a different seat...but still shocked staff wanted to sit us there. Two of us ordered: -handroll dip $25 -temple fizz $16 -beef skewer $24 -pork belly $28 -avo dip $17 Portions are small here. Even for tapas. Waiter forgot our drink. It was sitting at the bar and only brought over once second dish came out and I asked where it was. Avo dip was also forgotten. After all the food came, I asked where it was and he went back and got it. Paying the bill and getting the card back also took forever. Not a good experience. Value is not there. Service is non existent. Food flavors are good, but with the cost and lack of attentiveness, I would look elsewhere. read more

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