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The Blue Goat

5710 Grove Ave, Richmond, VA 23226
804-288-8875
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Ranked #38 of 1,052 restaurants in Richmond
Price range: €16 - €39
Cuisines: American, Tapas, Gastropub, Brew Pub
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Good for: Local cuisine, Outdoor seating
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
Description: The Blue Goat is a Euro-Gastropub, featuring euro comfort food, sourced locally, in a nose to tail concept. Chef Kevin LaCivita.Gastropub: A bar or restaurant that serves high quality food.Euro Comfort Food: The foods traditionally served in a European home setting. Moms meatloaf in the US.Nose to Tail: The tradition of utilizing all parts of the animal in cooking.Local: Defined by the USDA as a day's driving distance. Defined by the localvore movement as, 100 miles.We encourage our guests to order multiple plates and share them family style as they come out from the kitchen!
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Richmond, Virginia
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16 reviews 16 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

We visited Blue Goat with a couple we dine with often. We are all somewhat new to Richmond and are making our rounds. We've had Blue Goat on our list for awhile and were so excited we finally put it at the top. We started at the bar with cocktails and beer. Great beer selection and my beer geek husband... More

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Ashland, Virginia
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Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013 via mobile

And looking forward to another Always order the rabbit pâté..well worth the price . Mussels are always good no matter how the tweek them

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Dublin, Ireland
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

Well the name is certainly apt if your idea of a good experience is to be fleeced!!! I am not a person who writes a lot of reviews but I really felt compelled to speak to this experiece as I hope it saves others from a similar fate I chose the Blue Goat as a thank you to a friend... More

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3RMefford, General Manager at The Blue Goat, responded to this review
16 April 2013

Please except my sincere apologies for your experience on March 31. This is in no way typical of a guest experience in any of our restaurants, as you can see by other reviews. Please feel free to contact me at your leisure so that we can have an opportunity to make this right for you. More

Roanoke, Virginia
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51 reviews 51 reviews
40 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

I loved this restaurant in the West End of Richmond. An interesting blend of French Bistro, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine, there is something fascinating for every palate. On the recommendation of the server, I went for the Steak Frites, and it was both superb and plentiful! It also had a great selection of local craft beers. I definitely need... More

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Yardley, Pennsylvania
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25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013

In town for soccer tournament and looking for a nice meal. Turned to Trip Advisor and found the Blue Goat. Nice location and ample parking. Great ambiance. Good selection of beer/wine. We decided to be bold and fully experience the menu. For apps, we tried the rabbit pâté and also the braised goat over potatoes. The pâté was wonderful. We... More

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See 2 more reviews by Romasmith for Richmond
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013

My wife and I had heard only good things about the Blue Goat so we were primes to try it. Went on a Friday night with a reservation(recommended it was quite busy on the floor and at the bar) and were seated promptly. The waiter was knowledgeable about the specials and menu and was attentive without hovering. The house salad... More

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Goochland, Virginia, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2013

Tapas style small plates available. Unique entrees. Great beer selections. We had 2 of the small plates to share and one entree each...Too much food and ran the price up. Tried one of the nightly specials..I am sure it was prepared well but just not a good choice for me. Pork belly wrapped around, sausage, spinach and other things w... More

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chambersburg,pa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2013

i guess goats have a reputation for eating anything and everything. However, that's not me, if the food is bad, ill leave it on my plate rather than eat it just because the waiter sat it in front of me. If you dine at the Blue Goat, you may find that you will eat everything in sight....maybe that's how they... More

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Alberta, VA
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6 restaurant reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2013

Went to The Blue Goat for a Birthday Dinner for my son who is in college in Richmond. Very eclectic menu with many of the presentations that are popular now. The use of local ingredients and sustainable products is to be commended but the portion sizes DO NOT match the prices. There is really no way to adequately share the... More

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Kilmarnock, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 December 2012

We have been to the Blue Goat several times, and it has never failed to delight. The menu changes frequently, reflecting the seasonal and local theme of the fresh ingredients. On one occasion we held a business dinner in the private room, and wer eable to try nany different plates... This is a must go for anyone who likes food... More

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