The French Goat

4.7
416 reviews

About

RestaurantCafeAmerican RestaurantFrench RestaurantFine Dining RestaurantBrunch Restaurant
The French Goat is a casual French style bistro located in the heart of historic Lewisburg. The restaurant offers a menu of classic French dishes with a twist, an eclectic and quality wine list, and handcrafted cocktails, all presented with the most gracious and knowledgeable service. When you dine with us we welcome you and invite you to become part of our family.

Details

  • DeliveryNot available
  • Accepts reservationsAvailable
  • Requires reservationsNot available
  • DebitAvailable

Location

The French Goat
290 Lafayette Street, Lewisburg, WV
24901, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.7
416 reviews
5 stars
359
4 stars
26
3 stars
11
2 stars
7
1 star
13

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Overall, customers praised the food as delicious, well-prepared, and flavorful, with many highlighting specific dishes like duck confit and French onion soup.

Service

The service received high marks for being attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable, with several servers being specifically mentioned for their exceptional service.

Atmosphere

The restaurant's ambiance was described as charming, cozy, and elegant, making it suitable for special occasions.

Reservations

Many customers noted the importance of making reservations, especially for brunch, to ensure a timely dining experience.

Pricing

While some found the prices reasonable for the quality, a few reviews mentioned that certain dishes felt overpriced for the portion sizes.
  • JM
    John Miller
    Dec 23, 2025
    5.0
    Deliciously prepared food, excellent service
  • AH
    Ali Hab
    Dec 20, 2025
    2.0
    The restaurant makes a strong first impression: a round mahogany table adorned with beautiful flowers welcomes you at the entrance, and our waiter—from Stoke Newington, London—had charm and personality to match the setting. The menu was explained in detail, and our order was taken with apparent care. Unfortunately, it was then partially forgotten, and what did arrive left much to be desired. The oysters were small, tired, and bland. The steak lacked a proper sear, seasoning, and flavour, and the duck confit tasted as though it had been prepared days earlier. In the end, this was a perfect example of a place that talks the talk but cannot walk the walk.
  • JL
    John E. Langcuster
    Dec 16, 2025
    5.0
    Outstanding! Feel I’m back in Normandy with a bake chicken, carrots, mashed potatoes and great wine! Been many times and plan to return! Arthur and team do an outstanding job!
  • BA
    Betty A
    Dec 5, 2025
    5.0
    The endive salad was great - anytime I see a salad with white anchovies I I have to have it! The endive was crisp and delicate. The escargot were good, served with gluten-free bread to accommodate me. My server Michael also brought me some gluten-free bread with the house butter, which if I remember correctly was a whipped honey butter with black sesame seeds and black lava salt. For my entree I had the steak (medium rare) and frites. The steak was so good that when I returned to my B&B I finished my leftovers. There was a generous helping of truffle fries which were decent as fries go but I couldn't pick up on much truffle. The ambiance of the restaurant is candle-lit and romantic - a wonderful place for an anniversary or other special occasion. I felt underdressed in jeans and a blouse but was welcomed anyway. My server was very friendly and checked on me often.
  • TP
    T P
    Nov 16, 2025
    5.0
    Excellent food and service. Enjoyed this beautiful restaurant.

Frequently Asked Questions About The French Goat

Where is The French Goat located?

The French Goat is located at 290 Lafayette Street, Lewisburg, WV 24901, US.

What type of cuisine does The French Goat offer?

The French Goat offers casual French-style bistro cuisine featuring classic French dishes with a twist.