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Finally ate there. Liked it a lot. I do think it's a bit expensive for what it is - and really wish it was cheaper since it's so close.
I got the merguez, my wife got the veggie burger. both were really good. the merguez wasn't really merguez, but it was lamby and tasty.
the fries were a bit cold, and i get that that's a major sin for many people, but i don't really like fries anyway - next time i'll see if I can get a side salad instead, that's what i usually do.
service was *super* fast - i thought they'd brought some other table's food, given what i've read/heard, but no, it was ours, just way faster than i expected.
like i said, i wish it was cheaper, mostly so that i could go eat at the bar 2x/week, but it isn't. really glad to have this in the 'hood.›1 Reply-
re: Bob Loblaw
Thanks for this post Bob! I finally went to Goat Hollow this week twice. Had a Very good burger, and fries to match on night. The next, the fried chicken which was good but I wanted the full Southern thing: fried chicken, mac and cheese and greens. Two out of three ain't bad; missing the mac and cheese. Looking forward to trying the mussels next.
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Chinon00
Feb 19, 2013 07:13 PM
I visit the Goat at least once a week for the "Goat Hollow" mussels; (caramelized onion, house cured tasso, wit beer) and frites. These mussels are the best in the area for sure and maybe the city (altho' fries have be a little cold at times). Staying w/ the positives the beer selection rivals McMenamin's and EB+B and altho' I'm not a cocktail person I thoroughly enjoyed my "Clover Club"; gin, lemon juice, house made
grenadine, egg white (where else do get that in Mt. Airy/Chestnut Hill?) The brown liquor list looks solid as well (always finish w/ a Bulleit). I've had the burger as well and would put it on par w/ Wine Thief and above McMenamin's, Campbell's, and Iron Hill.
As for the negatives the service was super slow the first week or so and the atmosphere particularly away from the bar area can be a little cold and sterile. Thankfully the service has improved; and I typically eat at the bar;] I haven't had an entree yet and will report back when I do.Thanks
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missclaudy
Feb 19, 2013 05:47 PM
Was really looking forward to Goat Hollow reopening, the food I had there last week was not good and any restaurant that offers mussels with cheese curds (in one dish) should be spanked. Porkbelly dumplings were tasteless, lyonnaise salad had a fried instead of a poached egg and unexceptional lardons (which for $11 is unacceptable.) The frites seem to be those coated fries diners use only thin cut.I was expecting the best fries with moules frites especially since the chef was famous for them at Monks. The Mt Airy Restaurant Curse prevails!!!!!
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I've been twice and wasn't not impressed by the food either time. They need to figure out their reservation system. I've had two sets of friends make reservations that weren't honored upon their timely arrival. I hope these problems smooth out -- GH could be a great addition to the 'hood.
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re: 94Bravo
Hear, hear! Families or institutions that sell their name are doing a disservice to all. What immediatly comes to mind are Rizzo's in Glenside and Otto's up on 611. Both were family run for decades and, after the family retired and sold the name with the estabilshment, have left a wake of disappointment. Thanks for the heads up that its just a name - for now.
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Bob,
A friend of mine has now been 3 times, and as recently as Friday. She said that it still wasn't sorted out. The food isn't that great, nor is the service. And the prices are higher than McMennimans or Campbells Place. I so hope they are going to be good, but I am going to wait.
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my wife went there and liked it. i've only been for drinks. some friends went last week and had a rough time w/the service, but it *seems* like they're ironing things out. Seriously, though, if they continue having trouble with the service i might go help for free. it's like a block from my house and i'm SO glad it's back!
