Incredible restaurant that puts elevated care, attention to detail, and quality ingredients front and center.
Unpretentious in austere but refined in the approach to your hospitality experience, this gem nestled in the heart of AdMo is a must-see for all hungry foodies in the area.
My experience with Imani and Amina will be the reason I return and tell my friends to go. Their storytelling, command of the menu, and easy approach to creating an elevated dining experience did not go unnoticed.
Meatball and porkchop were a hit in tenderness and flavor, while the cabbage and pudding were a hit in dynamics and design. Major shout out to Amina for bringing over the perfect wine pairing to complement our porkchop—on the house.
These moments create the fine dining experience and make the price point worthwhile.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kimberly Sheppard
This was our first time enjoying Tail Up Goat, and it was fantastic. The atmosphere was fun, but not loud; every dish we ordered was delicious; the cocktails and wine list were inventive and interesting; and, the service was perfect - attentive without being intrusive. We will definitely try to get back before they close!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Julia Kim
went with the tasting menu (which is indeed quite pricey) but the food was truly incredible. well portioned and i left very full! p.s. i dream about those clams
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Graziano
Loved our first dining experience at Tail Up Goat. From the moment we walked in the staff took excellent care of us. Emani helped arrange outdoor dining. Abby was terrific and helped us learn about Seneca Lake Wines. And the food was special every step of the way. Highly recommend both the Crudite and Rabbit Croquettes. The seared Halibut was very special. Great job to the staff!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Erzhena
We enjoyed our dinner at Tail Up Goat. It’s more of a small-plates restaurant. We ordered six dishes and especially liked the gnocchi
Service: 5
Genevieve Paule
Lovely dinner - Daniel D took excellent care of me, the food was delicious, wine pairing was perfect, and the service went above and beyond. Will definitely come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jon Fleming
So good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Devansh Agrawal
Had an absolutely amazing dinner here. Came here during restaurant week for there 3 course me nu and to celebrate an anniversary. Each dish delivered exactly what it promised. Everything was cooked to perfection. The presentation was very good. I could not find a fault in the service even if i tried really hard to. Loved the halibut.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Natalie Ellis
I haven’t eaten there yet but they have amazing customer service. I accidentally made a reservation for the same day when I meant to make it for two weeks, so I thought I was going to be charged for 25 dollars. I emailed them, and they got back with me quickly with a very kind message and moved my reservation without charging me!
Claire Dennis
Incredible food - sat at the bar for dinner (not the most comfortable, but great if dropping in). Smaller portions, but high quality ingredients and great flavors! Was full after the meal and would definitely come to visit before they close.
I had a great experience at Tail Up Goat — definitely one of the standout spots in Adams Morgan. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with just the right mix of casual and upscale. I loved the seaweed sourdough bread; it’s clearly a house specialty and totally worth trying. My goat ragu pasta was rich and comforting, with tender meat and perfectly cooked pasta. My friend’s red snapper was fresh and flavorful, served in a light, herb-forward broth.
The service was friendly and attentive, and they helped us pick a wonderful natural wine that paired nicely with the meal. Prices are a bit on the higher side, but the quality justifies it.
The only reason I’m giving 4 instead of 5 stars is that a couple of dishes felt like they could use a bit more seasoning to really pop, and the pacing between courses was slightly slow. But overall, it’s a fantastic spot with creative, seasonal food that I’d happily return to.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Luke Suder
Food was great but the portions are REALLY small and require you to order way too many plates.
The “giant meatball” was smaller than your average meatball for example.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Edwina Chenplus
The best tasting menu The staff treated me like family One of the most welcoming dining experiences I've had in the metro dc area
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeffrey Menzer
Every time I come here I forget how good it is. And comfortable. It would be my go to neighborhood restaurant if I still lived in ADMO. (And sadly, it’s announced its closure.)
Did not go with the tasting menu (too much eating for a Monday night). Vegetables and proteins were excellent—particularly the pork chop, and salt cod fritters. Eggplant too! Rabbit croquettes were the only disappointment—weird mouth feel—liquidy yet fried.
Dessert menu was limited (and I was disappointed that they wouldn’t split 2 of the desserts—we were closing out the place, the kitchen could have accommodated our indecision. But the chocolate pudding (house made whipped cream, we were told, who knew!)
Excellent wine choices by the glass and I enjoyed my cocktail.
Service was friendly and efficient. A but loud (lots of hard surfaces)—
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Marie Laporte
We had a 5 star experience for our anniversary at Tail Up Goat last Friday. We were greeted so kindly, as if we were regulars. All of the servers who came at our table greeted us and congratulated our special celebration. It really felt unique ! The food was amazing, the taste, the texture and the flavours were all contributing in the magical experience. Tail Up Goat is raising the bar with its attention to details, atmosphere and sensorial food tasting experience. We will definitely come back and try more magical bites next time. My favorite dish was the miso dip, then, the lamb chops and finally the chocolate crème with toasted pistachios … what a delightful night we had! Did I mention the wine and cocktail menu? We are still talking about it and I had to leave a “thank you” note for the staff who are the stars of it all. Thank you so ki ch for making our night a for ever memorable one.
Incredible restaurant that puts elevated care, attention to detail, and quality ingredients front and center.
Unpretentious in austere but refined in the approach to your hospitality experience, this gem nestled in the heart of AdMo is a must-see for all hungry foodies in the area.
My experience with Imani and Amina will be the reason I return and tell my friends to go. Their storytelling, command of the menu, and easy approach to creating an elevated dining experience did not go unnoticed.
Meatball and porkchop were a hit in tenderness and flavor, while the cabbage and pudding were a hit in dynamics and design. Major shout out to Amina for bringing over the perfect wine pairing to complement our porkchop—on the house.
These moments create the fine dining experience and make the price point worthwhile.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was our first time enjoying Tail Up Goat, and it was fantastic. The atmosphere was fun, but not loud; every dish we ordered was delicious; the cocktails and wine list were inventive and interesting; and, the service was perfect - attentive without being intrusive. We will definitely try to get back before they close!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
went with the tasting menu (which is indeed quite pricey) but the food was truly incredible. well portioned and i left very full! p.s. i dream about those clams
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loved our first dining experience at Tail Up Goat. From the moment we walked in the staff took excellent care of us. Emani helped arrange outdoor dining. Abby was terrific and helped us learn about Seneca Lake Wines. And the food was special every step of the way. Highly recommend both the Crudite and Rabbit Croquettes. The seared Halibut was very special. Great job to the staff!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
We enjoyed our dinner at Tail Up Goat. It’s more of a small-plates restaurant. We ordered six dishes and especially liked the gnocchi
Service: 5
Lovely dinner - Daniel D took excellent care of me, the food was delicious, wine pairing was perfect, and the service went above and beyond. Will definitely come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Had an absolutely amazing dinner here. Came here during restaurant week for there 3 course me nu and to celebrate an anniversary. Each dish delivered exactly what it promised. Everything was cooked to perfection. The presentation was very good. I could not find a fault in the service even if i tried really hard to. Loved the halibut.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I haven’t eaten there yet but they have amazing customer service. I accidentally made a reservation for the same day when I meant to make it for two weeks, so I thought I was going to be charged for 25 dollars. I emailed them, and they got back with me quickly with a very kind message and moved my reservation without charging me!
Incredible food - sat at the bar for dinner (not the most comfortable, but great if dropping in). Smaller portions, but high quality ingredients and great flavors! Was full after the meal and would definitely come to visit before they close.
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I had a great experience at Tail Up Goat — definitely one of the standout spots in Adams Morgan. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with just the right mix of casual and upscale. I loved the seaweed sourdough bread; it’s clearly a house specialty and totally worth trying. My goat ragu pasta was rich and comforting, with tender meat and perfectly cooked pasta. My friend’s red snapper was fresh and flavorful, served in a light, herb-forward broth.
The service was friendly and attentive, and they helped us pick a wonderful natural wine that paired nicely with the meal. Prices are a bit on the higher side, but the quality justifies it.
The only reason I’m giving 4 instead of 5 stars is that a couple of dishes felt like they could use a bit more seasoning to really pop, and the pacing between courses was slightly slow. But overall, it’s a fantastic spot with creative, seasonal food that I’d happily return to.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Food was great but the portions are REALLY small and require you to order way too many plates.
The “giant meatball” was smaller than your average meatball for example.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best tasting menu
The staff treated me like family
One of the most welcoming dining experiences I've had in the metro dc area
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Every time I come here I forget how good it is. And comfortable. It would be my go to neighborhood restaurant if I still lived in ADMO. (And sadly, it’s announced its closure.)
Did not go with the tasting menu (too much eating for a Monday night). Vegetables and proteins were excellent—particularly the pork chop, and salt cod fritters. Eggplant too! Rabbit croquettes were the only disappointment—weird mouth feel—liquidy yet fried.
Dessert menu was limited (and I was disappointed that they wouldn’t split 2 of the desserts—we were closing out the place, the kitchen could have accommodated our indecision. But the chocolate pudding (house made whipped cream, we were told, who knew!)
Excellent wine choices by the glass and I enjoyed my cocktail.
Service was friendly and efficient. A but loud (lots of hard surfaces)—
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
We had a 5 star experience for our anniversary at Tail Up Goat last Friday. We were greeted so kindly, as if we were regulars. All of the servers who came at our table greeted us and congratulated our special celebration. It really felt unique ! The food was amazing, the taste, the texture and the flavours were all contributing in the magical experience. Tail Up Goat is raising the bar with its attention to details, atmosphere and sensorial food tasting experience. We will definitely come back and try more magical bites next time. My favorite dish was the miso dip, then, the lamb chops and finally the chocolate crème with toasted pistachios … what a delightful night we had! Did I mention the wine and cocktail menu? We are still talking about it and I had to leave a “thank you” note for the staff who are the stars of it all. Thank you so ki ch for making our night a for ever memorable one.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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