Alger Quick Stop - Grand Rapids

Pasta was bland and so was the salmon appetizer but the staff were very nice and made sure we were taken care of.

At The Old Goat, where art and taste collide, Eclectic touches fill the space with flair. Drum shades above, where shadows softly glide, And goats adorn the walls with crafted care. The open kitchen's warmth invites the eye, A glimpse of chefs at work in vibrant light. The server, kind, though often passed us by, With tables spread from patio to night. The lobster bisque, a comfort rich and deep, With croutons crisp, each bite a savory treat. The grilled cheese pleased, a dish we'd surely keep, But pizza fell to standards most would meet. A well-done burger where medium was sought, Yet piano tunes with gentle peace were brought.

I love this place! My friend took me to this place for dinner because her friend was playing in a jazz trio that was performing there in the evening. It was an evening of good food, good music, and fun and chill vibe. This place is popular; when we arrived on a Friday night at around 6:30, we had to be placed on a waitlist (but the wait was not very long). I got the Jambalaya which had sausage, shrimp, crab legs, jalapeños, charred sweet corn, veggies like tomatoes and onions, and saffron rice in a hot cast-iron pot. It came out hot. The dish carried some nice variety of taste to it! To be honest, I wish the sauce and the tomatoes were a little more juicy and flavorful, but it was still good. It had a good kick of spice to it. The crab legs were a little hard to get into because the shell was on the softer side. But once you figure out how to really angle the shell cracker on the legs, it kind of works. The waitress was excellent, warm and attentive. I loved the decor of the place with pictures and sculptures of goats; it was so unique. This place is quite large! They have two floors of seating. If you are able to come in when they have live performances, it really creates a nice and fun mood to hang out with friends and family. There is a parking lot behind the restaurant.

Great spot, highly recommend right off the rip. I sat outside on a beautiful evening, due to the wait inside. Inside had piano man, classy much? The menu has so many good looking options it's hard to choose. I got the chop, bone in pork chop. Large cut that ended up mostly overcooked and dry, a portion near the bone was decent. The potatoes were money. Sprouts were decent, nothing special. Wish I could give this place another chance. I think they can easily earn a 5 star. The food has to be on point though! No freebie 5 stars.

We were in Grand Rapids last weekend and stopped by The Old Goat for an early lunch. I loved this place! It's decorated wonderfully and has lots of things to look at. Love all the goats around the restaurant. Our server was quick to greet us and take our order. I had a glass of wine and my boyfriend ordered a beer on tap. We shared the deviled egg of the day- feta and balsamic. Delicious. I decided on the ham sandwich and my boyfriend got the Nashville hot chicken sandwich. Both were very good. My ham had an amazing rosemary flavor that paired very well with the cheese and baguette. You want the sauce that's served with this. Amazing. We noticed the wood fired oven and would love to visit again to try their pizza. Definitely on our list of places to eat in Grand Rapids.