Reviews for Local Goat - New American Restaurant Ooltewah in Ooltewah, TN

This could have been a much better review, Let's talk about how service can kill a visit. We got in and were sat at 5:40pm,... which included being handed a happy hour menu for drink specials that ended at 6pm. We then sat for 20 minutes, ignored as noserver was assigned to our table. Luckily, a nearby server asked if we had been greeted and took our drink, app and food orders.Including 2 happy hour drink specials as we explained that if we had been greeted in a timely manner, we would have been wellwithin the special time. The only time we saw servers was when food was delivered. No drink refill checks or seeing if we neededany sauces. Food orders were pretty good and delivered timely. Mediterranean salad was really good flavor, but if I had sent itout of my kitchen with the slimy cucumbers that we got, I would have hung my head in shame. The Patriot burger was excellent,however. When the check came, we were charged full price for the happy hour drinks, instead of fighting it because at thatpoint we just wanted to leave, I paid it and pointed it out on the bill as bad form. Food decent, Service terrible. Read more

Okay? The reviews are amazing. I?m very confused. Wonderful atmosphere. Wonderful staff. Top notch staff! Devin was super great.... However, the potato was tasteless yet disgusting. My steak had a wangy taste. The jalapeño dip for the onion rings about tookme out! Tasted good .. the heat was insane. We all didn?t eat it. My brothers steak was burnt ..not pictured. My mom?s pasta wassaltless but the flavors were awful. The bread pudding needed about 3 tsp of cinnamon more. The service was so good, I had to dotwo stars. But, the food was tasteless and just gross. Definitely paid $80 for me and my mom to leave feeling like we wastedevery dime. Onion rings were nice. Ice cream was good. Read more

This restaurant was recommended as a tasty place to try new ideas. The food did not fail to impress everyone in our party. The... bisque was fantastic but (surprising to say) the serving size is a little but too large. Both desserts were enough to fill the 8Oz. Tummy of any normal human being. The burgers were enormous and creative in conception. Peanut butter on one burger combinedwith fresh buns and spicey fries cause an addictive craving for more. Wheelchairs should be available to wheel the gluttonouswhales out of the restaurant after stuffing your face. The only fault during the visit was a well done burger that was supposedto be medium. The bathrooms were clean but smelled a little. Interior atmosphere is cozy but the seats make sure you don't staytoo long. I highly recommend for those with a bill to drop on a meal. Read more

Went for dinner with husband and brother. We waited at the front to be seated for more than 5 minutes while a group of 4-5... servers, in eyesight, were circled up talking. Chips for the artichoke spinach dip were super stale/cold/hard, the spinach dipitself was tasty but the artichoke in it were whole and hard to get on a chip. The chili tasted like unseasoned unsalted beefand bean in water. Didn't taste like it had chili powder at all or any discernable flavor. We all got burgers. My actual pattywas in 4 separate pieces under the bun. The burger was okay, just okay. The star of everything was the thin crispy fries, and Ifound that sad for the price and hype of the restaurant in general. My brother asked for his second beer to come in a differentglass he didn't like the stem and they said no? Like how hard to pour the beer into a different glass? Sigh, I had such highhopes. Read more

Dined here for dinner on a Friday night. The restaurant was very busy and there were about 4 couples in front us. We were seated... within 10 minutes. We choose to sit outdoors but from what I could tell the inside was well maintained with a large bar area andTVs mounted on every wall. The outdoor seating was just like any other restaurant's outdoor area, which was fine. Our serverwas with us within minutes to collect drinks and appetizers. We order the Deep Fried Deviled Eggs and the Spinach Artichoke Dip.The Deep Fried Deviled Eggs were different and I would order them again if I were splitting it with a group because 1 or 2 isall I would ever eat. We also has the Jello Shots which were pretty decent. For our main entrees, we ordered the Wicked ShrimpPasta and the Boneless Pork Chop. The Wicked Shrimp Pasta was DELICIOUS!!!!!!! I really enjoy spicy foods and the server evenwarned me that it was very spicy. This was the spiciest pasta I have ever had. The different spices and oils used in the sauceblended well together. I would absolutely go back just for the pasta. But on to the Pork Chop, which my wife said was OK, and myson who acquired her left overs said it was average. Food ????? Service ????? Ambiance ????? Value ???? Verdict: I have to have that pasta again ???? Read more

Happened upon this restaurant by accident, having stopped for the night at a nearby hotel. What a lucky circumstance! Their... attention to quality food products, great bar options, and friendly service made it an absolutely wonderful dinner experiencefor our family. We may make Chattanooga area a consistent road trip stop just to eat here again! Read more

Food was great! I wasn?t that hungry and ordered their spinach dip, while my date had the Fettuccine Rocca which was VERY GOOD... and was cooked to perfection their pasta knocked Olive Garden out of the park EASILY! Their Strawberry Lime drink was good aswell. The prices were reasonable and the staff were on point and attentive. Definitely looking forward to going back. Read more

It?s a great place with lots of potential. Unfortunately, a large group came in shortly after us and our server was assigned to... their table. We did not see her again after we got our drinks. The manager finally came over and explained what was happening.There were simply too many customers and nowhere near enough help. That being said, they are fairly new and it was clear theydid not account for this situation. The food was outstanding, so once they get enough help, this will be a great place.Definitely need two or three hostesses in the evenings. We saw several people leave without paying for their food and drinks. Iget not leaving a tip, but if you sat there and ate and drank their food, you should have at least paid for that part. The staffwas doing their best to accommodate everyone. I hope to go back and be able to change this to 5 stars. Read more