The GOAT — Restaurant in Hot Springs

At long last, I was able to stop by The GOAT! I have to say, I was expecting great things because, I love the sister restaurant, Santorini so thoroughly!

The Goat didn’t disappoint! Very pleasing atmosphere. Wonderful, knowledgeable and perfectly attentive staff. I was pleased to see some familiar items and excited for the menu!

Portions are ample and truly delicious! I am already looking forward to my next visit! I kept it pretty simple today, with traditional options. Hummus and Fresh made pitas were outstanding. The Chicken Shawarma seasoned to perfection and cooked so well! I am not a fan of chicken (eating more chicken for my health, lately) but this was juicy and expertly seasoned with warm spices. The cabbage slaw was tangy and fresh! Let’s talk tzatziki!!! Listen, it is off the chain! Give me a straw and let me get comfortable! Finished with the lemoncello cake and it was just the right light and tart finish to my meal. Ate half of everything and have another full meal for later!

Santorini Greek Restaurant doesn’t need to worry, I will split my visits between the 2, because I must have the moussaka and the Pasticcio ! The Goat has made it to my top 5 list...

Start with the good the food was amazing. Red lentils soup, lemon grass chicken soup, and salmon platter. The chicken shwarma flavor was great a bit dry but the sauce made up for it. I would definitely get it again. Now the bad service was beyond lacking. If the staff paid as much attention to the guest as they did thier phones, smart watches and the unkempt bartender i probably would have tipped more. I watched a few people leave that where sat at the bar due to the "bartender" sitting at a guest table talking with them. She was at that table for a solid 20 minutes neglecting her job. She was also the only one that seems a Coors original shirt is the best work shirt. When everyone else had on company shirts. I've been to lesser restaurants and the bartender was far more professional. The staff treated her like she was running the place. If that is the case I most definitely will not return. It is really sad to give this place such a review. My family highly recommended it. My daughter said that the service was different tonight verses the other times she had been there. Perhaps it was an off-night but the staff didn't even bring...

The food was very good. The lemon lentil soup was amazing and the gyro was very good as well. We absolutely loved the tiramisu! I did take a couple stars off on service because when we went there last night, we were waiting around and nobody was there to direct us to a table. I finally had to go near the service entrance where I saw the person that’s supposed to be a greeter texting on her cell phone. I wanted to let the owner know this happened because That’s just not cool if she’s gonna use her cell phone she can use it out in front of the front door where she can watch her people coming in I feel like she completely abandoned the front area there to go and text or use her cell phone or whatever but it took us calling her attention through the double doors going into the service area. I hope you show this to the employee that was responsible for this. Please put your phone down and watch for people coming to the restaurant. The owner of the restaurant deserves so much more. It’s a lot of money to have and maintain a restaurant. They need you on your a game. The waitress was wonderful and...