The Fainting Goat

Name: The Fainting Goat
Address: 1330 U St. NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20009
Telephone: (202) 735-0344
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

523 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

1330 U St. NW, Washington, DC 20009

About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Neighborhood gem

The Fainting Goat is a genuine neighborhood tavern in a sophisticated atmosphere with funky chandeliers, cozy banquettes, and a laid back atmosphere. Our dishes are inspired by modern American cuisine with subtle notes of whimsy, made with only the freshest ingredients available locally whenever possible. The Fainting Goat serves as a meeting place for locals, whether it be for the happy hour specials, a laid back date, or late night drinks with friends.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Gastro Pub, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Monday - 5:00-10:00pm Tuesday - 5:00-10:00pm Wednesday - 5:00-10:00pm Thursday - 5:00-10:00pm Friday - 5:00-11:00pm Saturday - 11:00am-11:00pm Sunday - 11:00am-10:00pm Bar Open until 2:00am
Phone number
(202) 735-0344
Website
http://www.faintinggoatdc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Please contact us for all your private dining needs! general@faintinggoatdc.com Or call 202-735-0344.

Location
1330 U St. NW, Washington, DC 20009
Neighborhood
U Street Corridor
Cross street
14th & U St NW
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Goat Cheese Fondue$14.00
fresno peppers, shaved fennel, grilled bread
Crudite$7.00
raw and marinated vegetables
Chicken Wings$12.00
hot sauce, celery, herbed blue cheese
BBQ Plate$14.00
Southern inspired, vegetable forward
Charcuterie Board$13.00
chicken liver mousse, salumi, pickled onion, arugula
Tuna Tartare$15.00
spicy mayo, Asian pear, nori, sesame
Roasted Cauliflower$14.00
caper, olives, tomato
Crispy Chicken Sandwich$9.00
togarashi, pickles, potato bread
Kale Salad$11.00
pomegranate, sweet onion, local apples
Wedge Salad$11.00
bacon, cherry tomatoes, blue cheese, green onion ranch
Pork Ribs$17.00
smoked paprika, sherry vinegar, orange
Catfish Sandwich$16.00
caper remoulade, Little gem, pickled onion, rustic bread
Steak Frites$36.00
ribeye, black vinegar fries, red wine, black pepper
Halibut$28.00
roasted fennel, grapefruit, fregula, mint yogurt
Burger$17.00
pickles, tomato jam, American Cheese, Dijon mustard
Rigatoni$22.00
lamb, mushroom ragout, goat cheese, delicata squash
Short Ribs$25.00
potato puree, sunchokes, bok choy, celery root

Sides

Mac N Cheese
Fries

Dessert

Goat Cheesecake$8.00
blueberries
Chocolate Pots de Crème$8.00
berries, whipped cream

White

2018 Ponga Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand$10.00
2017 J Mourat Collection Rose, Fief Vendeens Mareuil, France$11.00
2016 Landhaus Gruner Veltliner, Lower Austria$11.00
2017 Elouan Chardonnay, Willamette Valley, Oregon$12.00
2017 Elk Cove Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, Oregon$12.00
2016 Early Mountain Chardonnay, Madison, Virginia$60.00
2014 Gerard Betrand, Picpoul de Pinet, Languedoc, France.$36.00
2017 Venica Pinot Grigio, Collio, Italy$46.00
2016 Le Ballon, Viognier, Languedoc-Roussillon, France$42.00
2015 Senda Verde, Albarino, Rias Baixas, Spain$42.00

Red

2016 Clots de Pals, Grenache, Minervois, France$11.00
2015 Carlos Serres, Tempranillo, Haro, Spain$11.00
2016 Silver Palm Cabernet Sauvignion, Redwood Valley, California$12.00
2017 Bodega Norton Malbec Reserve, Mendoza, Argentina$12.00
2017 Planet Oregon Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon$14.00
2014 Clarendelle by Haut Brion, Bordeaux France$58.00
2014 Lemelson, Pinot Noir, Willamette, Oregon$70.00

Champagne & Sparkling

Blanc de Blancs

2011 Argyle Knudsen / Julia Lee Block Willamette Oregon$85.00

Prosecco

Terre di San Venanzio Fortunato, Valdobbiandene, Italy$45.00
Frizzante Prosecco
- Glass$10.00

What 523 people are saying

The Fainting Goat reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.2Service
4.4Ambience
3.3Value

Noise • Energetic

523 Reviews

H
Happy
Washington DC6 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 7, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I was here for my birthday brunch. Not only was the food delicious, but the atmosphere was so fun and the staff helped to celebrate my birthday. Highly recommend!
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Meesh
Washington DC23 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 3, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing and so was the service. Make sure you order the goat cheese fondue, the steak and the catfish sandwich. All delish. Also the ladies in my party loved the goat cheese cheesecake so much that they continue to talk about it for days. A great experience and I look forward to return.
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SCGirl
Washington DC6 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 1, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’ll definitely be back and enjoyed everything!
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Snowbird
Orlando10 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 30, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Would be silly to pass this place up. Hip neighborhood, awesome interior decor, terrific service and an absolutely exceptional meal.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC1 review
3.0
Dined on November 24, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The steak was very good but the short ribs were fatty and just not what I expected.
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DavL
Las Vegas6 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 22, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went in for casual dinner after work ended up arriving shortly before District Trivia which is hosted every Thursday. Even with the busy crowd the service was awesome! Food was great, had the burger and Pom salad and drinks were spot on.
The Fainting GoatResponded on November 24, 2019
Thanks for the great feedback! Best, Patrick
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PurnimaP
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 17, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great experience at Fainting Goat. It was my husband's 40th birthday so I had requested a candle on a small dessert while booking through open table. The staff very discretely asked for my choice of dessert without alerting my husband. They were very attentive through out. The brunch options were good and food was tasty. They brought out the dessert with a candle and gave us the last round of mimosas on the house. All together we had a lovely experience and I would definitely recommend this place to our friends as well as come back again.
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HeatherT
Baltimore2 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 16, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Can't wait to go back! We had the delicata squash, the catfish, and the German pancake. Wish we could have had more. The bottomless brunch was great. A good deal for experience :)
The Fainting GoatResponded on November 20, 2019
Dear Heather, Thanks so much for this great feedback!! Thanks for making our day! We are so happy these new additions to our menu exceeded your expectations. We hope to see you soon! Best, Patrick
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Jack
Washington DC3 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 10, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Went on a Saturday night and had a fantastic meal. The portions were good, our server was knowledgeable and the cocktails were well made. Would definitely come back here!
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Denis
Baltimore3 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 9, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was good the rib dish was well prepared. Wings appetizer were appetizing. The charcuterie was not what I expected just like a flat bread was not our preferred dish
The Fainting GoatResponded on November 14, 2019
Thanks for the great feedback! Sorry we let you down on the charcuterie. I will share this feedback with our chefs as we evaluate our menu for the winter. Best, Patrick
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The Fainting Goat is rated 4.4 stars by 523 OpenTable diners.

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1330 U St. NW, Washington, DC 20009

Additional information

Cross street
14th & U St NW
Neighborhood
U Street Corridor
Hours of operation
Monday - 5:00-10:00pm Tuesday - 5:00-10:00pm Wednesday - 5:00-10:00pm Thursday - 5:00-10:00pm Friday - 5:00-11:00pm Saturday - 11:00am-11:00pm Sunday - 11:00am-10:00pm Bar Open until 2:00am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Gastro Pub, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.faintinggoatdc.com/
Phone number
(202) 735-0344
Private party facilities
Please contact us for all your private dining needs! general@faintinggoatdc.com Or call 202-735-0344.

The Fainting Goat

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

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Additional information

Main

Goat Cheese Fondue$14.00

Crudite$7.00

Chicken Wings$12.00

BBQ Plate$14.00

Charcuterie Board$13.00

Tuna Tartare$15.00

Roasted Cauliflower$14.00

Crispy Chicken Sandwich$9.00

Kale Salad$11.00

Wedge Salad$11.00

Pork Ribs$17.00

Catfish Sandwich$16.00

Steak Frites$36.00

Halibut$28.00

Burger$17.00

Rigatoni$22.00

Short Ribs$25.00

Sides

Mac N Cheese

Fries

Dessert

Goat Cheesecake$8.00

Chocolate Pots de Crème$8.00

White

2018 Ponga Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand$10.00

2017 J Mourat Collection Rose, Fief Vendeens Mareuil, France$11.00

2016 Landhaus Gruner Veltliner, Lower Austria$11.00

2017 Elouan Chardonnay, Willamette Valley, Oregon$12.00

2017 Elk Cove Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, Oregon$12.00

2016 Early Mountain Chardonnay, Madison, Virginia$60.00

2014 Gerard Betrand, Picpoul de Pinet, Languedoc, France.$36.00

2017 Venica Pinot Grigio, Collio, Italy$46.00

2016 Le Ballon, Viognier, Languedoc-Roussillon, France$42.00

2015 Senda Verde, Albarino, Rias Baixas, Spain$42.00

Red

2016 Clots de Pals, Grenache, Minervois, France$11.00

2015 Carlos Serres, Tempranillo, Haro, Spain$11.00

2016 Silver Palm Cabernet Sauvignion, Redwood Valley, California$12.00

2017 Bodega Norton Malbec Reserve, Mendoza, Argentina$12.00

2017 Planet Oregon Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon$14.00

2014 Clarendelle by Haut Brion, Bordeaux France$58.00

2014 Lemelson, Pinot Noir, Willamette, Oregon$70.00

Champagne & Sparkling

Blanc de Blancs

2011 Argyle Knudsen / Julia Lee Block Willamette Oregon$85.00

Prosecco

Terre di San Venanzio Fortunato, Valdobbiandene, Italy$45.00

Frizzante Prosecco

Overall ratings and reviews

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