Sometimes the most extraordinary culinary treasures hide behind the most ordinary facades, and The Old Goat in Grand Rapids proves this theory with the confidence of a lobster wearing a tuxedo.
You might drive past this unassuming spot on Leonard Street a dozen times before your curiosity finally wins the battle against your preconceptions.
The exterior doesn’t scream “gourmet destination” – it whispers it through gritted teeth while wearing work boots.
But here’s where things get interesting, and by interesting, we mean downright magical in the way that only happens when someone takes seafood seriously in a state surrounded by fresh water…