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Judas Goat Taberna
Judas Goat Taberna is a tiny 28-seat Spanish-inspired tapas bar next door to Salt Tasting Room in Blood Alley. Small plates are influenced by Spain, Italy, France, and beyond.
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51 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Rating Breakdown 51 reviews
5 stars
(6)
4 stars
(32)
3 stars
(7)
2 stars
(6)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(30)
- neighborhood gem(20)
- late-night find(15)
- romantic(12)
- hot spot(11)
- notable wine list(10)
Judas Goat Taberna Reviews List
Review 1 for Judas Goat Taberna
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good things come in small packages
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Went there with my wife for some small plates and enjoy a bottle of wine. It was very cozy and personable which made it feel like it was our own special little hideout. You could socialize with others (if you wanted to) but realistically still have a private night. The food was very good considering the kitchen was bar-top and basically consisting of toaster oven. There isn't really a kitchen per se but what came out of it was very tasty, imaginative and appropriate for the experience. We had a great time!"
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic, late-night find, special occasion
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Review 2 for Judas Goat Taberna
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A great place for drinks and snacks and for chatting with the folks at the tables around you. The salt cod brandade and the tuna ceviche are menu highlights. Also, I'm not usually a white wine drinker, but I liked the Azul Portugal Arinto a lot. This wouldn't be a great place to go if you're looking for a huge meal or a private dinner, but it's great for a couple of drinks and tapas and chatting."
Dined on 5/18/2013
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Review 3 for Judas Goat Taberna
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We went early evening on the night of the first Canucks playoffs game so noise level for this place might be off but service and food were amazing. Tapas were fairly priced and delicious. Portions appropriate for sharing and trying more items. Wine was excellent. Mom had a great time and we look forward to returning with our friends."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 4 for Judas Goat Taberna
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
over priced for portion size;
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"over priced for portion size; tasty before dinner tapas not a great for full meal. left hungry after trying most items on menu Table of 5"
Dined on 19/04/2013
2013
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Review 5 for Judas Goat Taberna
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Wonderful food- we did the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Wonderful food- we did the chef's meal, for $30 each plus wine and really enjoyed ourselves. Not sure about the decor, a little too cramped for a romantic night, but we were there early for a meal before the opera and so we had the place to ourselves for a while. Excellent service and again, the chef is amazing considering the small kitchen!!"
Dined on 16/03/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 6 for Judas Goat Taberna
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Fun little find in Blood Alley.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fun little find in Blood Alley. Had to wait 20 minutes for our requested table but the server was great getting us drinks and a tapa on the house. Unfortunately, it was not something my date or I would eat, so it was a tad awkward when we gave it to the next table. We had a lot of questions about the menu as none of the tapas really had a description and/or were in Spanish, but our serve seemed to get quite frustrated with us fairly quickly. The food was great - I'd recommend the potato chips with cod, the polenta 'risotto' and the crispy chickpeas. Neat spot, ok wine list, of course bill ended up being quite hefty and we were still hungry after. If you're not short on cash and looking for some nibblies, this would be a good spot."
Dined on 02/03/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 7 for Judas Goat Taberna
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great addition to the neighbourhood
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The last time we went for dinner at Salt, we were curious about the new restaurant next door.
So we visited the restaurant on Valentines Day and ordered from the special menu. The food was great and the wine list is also very good.
It's a small, cozy restaurant and we had a great time."
Dined on 14/02/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 8 for Judas Goat Taberna
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
something different!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our first time at the Judas Goat....but for sure not our last time. Very nice service, nice chef, good food.Kind of a funky place"
Dined on 07/02/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 9 for Judas Goat Taberna
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
charming and delicious
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great little place. Very small but this adds to the ambiance. The kitchen is right beside you, and there aren't really any tables. Everyone is sitting in bright yellow stools - which give it a reminiscence of a more informal tapas bar - but the simple yet sophisticated design balance out well.
The food was visually very appealing, and was also simple but rich in its combination of ingredients. For example, we had an appetizer with Speck which was simply delicious. The goat cheesecake was also very successful.
If you sit by the the window, keep your scarf on as it can get a bit cold."
The food was visually very appealing, and was also simple but rich in its combination of ingredients. For example, we had an appetizer with Speck which was simply delicious. The goat cheesecake was also very successful.
If you sit by the the window, keep your scarf on as it can get a bit cold."
Dined on 01/02/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 10 for Judas Goat Taberna
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Not that good, don't bother
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"it was unimpressive. It does not have a full kitchen so everything was heated up in the steamer, no coffee to accompany dessert and one waitress for the whole all though small restaurant. We ended up waiting when ever we needed anything."
Dined on 31/01/2013
2007
Special Features: late-night find, notable wine list
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Review 11 for Judas Goat Taberna
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Hoped for More
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Tiny restaurant in a great location; too bad the experience wasn't as enjoyable as the walk to get there. We went on a Thursday evening. It was busy but not packed. It is small, with dim lighting and has limited kitchen facilities but I hope they get better light to look at what they serve. My trout was decent but my partners pork loin was mostly fat. After our first course and a bit of a wait the server asked us if we had eaten our main course. She said she had not thought so but the chef thought we had. At the time there were a total of 12 people in the place and 2 servers, so each server was looking after 3 tables. We chuckled about that right up until it came time to leave a tip. Also after the first pour we poured our wine each time"
Dined on 24/01/2013
2008
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Review 12 for Judas Goat Taberna
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent Service..!!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It's nice to visit a restaurant where the food is good and the service is OUTSTANDING..!!!"
Dined on 26/01/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for Judas Goat Taberna
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Amazing small gem
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The staff at the restaurant were so friendly and welcoming. They even knew who I was by name without looking at a book of reservations - they were expecting me and had a table set aside with my name on the table. It's those little touches which make a restaurant special. Each time a meal was presented, the waiter explained the contents of the meal eloquently. Overall a great place to visit, albeit it small and hidden. If only all restaurants emulated this type of service and amazing staff."
Dined on 25/01/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 14 for Judas Goat Taberna
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
surprise! This restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"surprise!
This restaurant has good food. although it is tiny and the sitting is not comfortable. We sit next to the kitchen and feel the business. We all wondered how they prepare the food in such small kitchen .We escepially appreciated the smoke pork lion and the goat cheese cake. Already recommened to our friends."
Dined on 24/01/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 15 for Judas Goat Taberna
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We were pleasantly surprised,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We were pleasantly surprised, for the place is small with a tiny little kitchen. However most of the food gets prepared somewhere else. We enjoyed a three meal course part of the Dine Out Vancouver event and enjoyed all the different dishes and our server was great as well.
Followed by a splendid performance by Ballet BC, our evening was perfect!
Thanks."
Followed by a splendid performance by Ballet BC, our evening was perfect!
Thanks."
Dined on 24/01/2013
2013
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Review 16 for Judas Goat Taberna
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I had a great dinner, I think
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I had a great dinner, I think I would go back on a Friday for the energy and the scene and try their real menu. Thanks for participating in dine out!"
Dined on 24/01/2013
2012
Special Features: late-night find, hot spot
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Review 17 for Judas Goat Taberna
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Judas Goat was a nice dining
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Judas Goat was a nice dining experience. I was not blown away by the food, but it was good.
Dessert was th best part, I felt they could have produced more exciting entree options. Overall not bad. Not fabulous but not terrible."
Dessert was th best part, I felt they could have produced more exciting entree options. Overall not bad. Not fabulous but not terrible."
Dined on 23/01/2013
2013
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem
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Review 18 for Judas Goat Taberna
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
interesting concept - hard
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"interesting concept - hard to find unless you know where you're going but once you're there you'll be happy you found it."
Dined on 22/01/2013
2007
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Judas Goat Taberna
Based on the average of (33) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic