My sister joined me for what looked to be a quiet evening at Iron Goat, which offers its three-course menu at $35 per person, but as the night went on, the appeal of Restaurant Week was evident as every table was full as we left.
To start off the night, I ordered the beer battered broccolini, served with a flavorful aquafaba remoulade. The broccolini was crunchy and the seasoning was reminiscent of onion rings, which in my mind made it a healthier equivalent to the fast-food snack.
For our second course, my guest and both I ordered the vegan option, the butternut squash and cashew fettuccine Alfredo. While the notion of a meal being vegan may be a turn-off to some diners, this dish was nothing to look past. The fried butternut squash ribbons and pepitas added an element of texture to the dish. And the velvety cashew and butternut squash Alfredo sauce brought the whole thing together. It had a subtle touch of spice that elevated the sweet and nutty flavor of the butternut squash, and it was so creamy and flavorful that I didn't realize it didn't have cheese or dairy in it until I reviewed the menu following my visit.
To end the night, we ordered the pear crumble and the churros and chocolate ganache. The crumble was piping hot with soft pears and a spiced oat and almond streusel. The sugarcoated churros paired nicely with the chocolate ganache, which cut through the sweetness and let the citrus notes in the ganache take center stage.
Iron Goat Brewing serves its Restaurant Week menu from 4-8:30 pm each day through Saturday, March 4, and reservations can be made by phone.