The Thirsty Goat Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to The Thirsty Goat, a culinary gem nestled in Fitchburg, WI. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and exceptional service, this restaurant offers a menu that celebrates bold flavors and hearty portions. The standout items include the BBQ Bottle Bourbon wings, which are a crowd favorite, delivering a robust taste with a smoky finish. Don’t overlook the Prime Rib Tacos; they are a flavor explosion that beautifully balances tender meat with fresh toppings.
Also notable are the homemade desserts like Drunken Peaches served with vanilla bean ice cream, offering a sweet end to any meal. The variety in their burgers, including the customizable Build Your Own option, ensures that everyone leaves satisfied. As customers rave about the friendly staff and vibrant atmosphere, it’s clear that The Thirsty Goat is not just about food—it's an entire dining experience waiting to be enjoyed!
APPETIZERS
Nachos Full Order
Tortilla chips, black beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, jalapenos, shredded cheese, with a drizzle of BBQ sauce
Nachos Half Order
Tortilla chips, black beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, jalapenos, shredded cheese, with a drizzle of BBQ sauce
Cheese Curds
10oz of hand-breaded fried curds, served with house-made ranch
5Pc Wings
Smoked wings, naked or tossed in choice of buffalo or BBQ sauce
10Pc Wings
Smoked wings, naked or tossed in choice of buffalo or BBQ sauce
Gouda Mac & Cheese Bites
Cheesy bites with bacon, served with cajun ranch
Stuffed Goat Skins
Potato skins with mixed cheeses, goat cheese, bacon, onions, served with sour cream
Bavarian Pretzel
Served with hot beer cheese and stone ground mustard
Zing Wing Basket
Crispy crunchy coated zingy deep fried wings with fries and ranch
Baked Brie Dip
Baked brie with hot honey, pecans, dried cranberries, served with toasted crostini, dried fruit, green apples, grapes and nuts
Burnt Ends
Crisped, charred "bark" from the fattier corners of the brisket tossed in BBQ sauce
Bruschetta
House-made bruschetta topping served with warm toasted crostinis
Shrimp Cocktail
Jumbo shrimp and cocktail sauce
Onion Rings
Served with cajun ranch
Cajun Shrimp Bake
Shrimp baked with cajun seasoning, garlic butter, served with toasted crostinis
Shrimp Tempura
Golden fried shrimp on a bed of sweet chili southwest slaw & topped with sweet chili aioli & sesame seeds
Caesar Salad
Romaine, parmesan & croutons, tossed in a creamy caesar dressing
Caesar Sirloin
Romaine, parmesan & croutons, tossed in a creamy caesar dressing
Cobb Salad
Romaine, red onion, diced eggs, tomatoes, avocado, ham, bacon, & bleu cheese crumbles, served with choice of dressing
Caprese Salad
Sliced tomato and mozzarella drizzled with olive oil & balsamic glaze, salt, pepper, & basil
Seasonal Medley Salad
Mixed greens, roasted beets and squash, candied pistachios, dried apricots, red onions and green apples topped with a fried goat cheese wheel served with honey balsamic dressing
SALADS
Add Ons
Pulled Pork
Chicken Breast
Smoked Chicken, Grilled Chicken Breast or Blackened Chicken Breast
Fried Goat Cheese Wheel
Smoked Brisket
Salmon*
Grilled or blackened
6oz Grilled Sirloin
Grilled Shrimp
Kids Chicken Tenders
Two chicken tenders served with choice of side and dipping sauce
Kraft Mac n Cheese
The original Kraft Mac & Cheese served with choice of side
Kids Two Ribs
Two ribs served with choice of side and BBQ sauce
Kids Grilled Cheese
Kids Fried Cod
Chicken Slider
Kids Pork Slider
Mini pork slider served with choice of side and BBQ sauce
Brisket Slider
KIDS
HOMEMADE DESSERTS
Bread Pudding
Homemade bread pudding with whipped cream and bourbon caramel sauce
Drunken Peaches
Our classic drunken peaches served with vanilla bean ice cream
Blueberry Raspberry Cheesecake
Topped with a blueberry bourbon sauce
Brownie with Ice Cream
Homemade brownies made with Guinness, with whipped cream and chocolate sauce
Brandy Alexander
Brandy & Creme de Cacao
Grasshopper
Creme de menthe & Creme de Cacao
Orange Dream Float
Ketel One Orange, Grand Marnier, orange soda, & ice cream
Peanut Butter Cup
Frangelico & Screwball Peanut Butter Whiskey
Doctor Float
Dr. McGillicuddys Cherry, Fireball, Dr. Sprecher
Root Beer Float
Root Beer liqueur, Captain Morgan rum, and Sprecher Root Beer
Berrylicious
Kenny Chesney’s Key Lime Rum, Chambord, raspberry puree and vanilla bean ice cream
ADULT TREATS
Buy the Pound
1 lb brisket
Full Rack Baby Back Ribs
1 LB Coleslaw
1 LB Cornbread (6)
Mini Brioche Buns (8)
1 lb pork
1lb chicken
1lb sausage
Chicken Noodle Soup
Smoked chicken, noodles, carrots, celery, and onions
Turkey & Wild Rice Soup
Topped with pretzel croutons
Chicken Florentine
Smoked chicken, creamy chicken base with onion, celery, garlic, spinach, basil
SOUPS / CROCKS
SIDES
House Made Kettle Chips
Brew City Fries
Cornbread
Coleslaw
Sweet Potato Fries
Drunken Peaches
Spicy Corn
Mac and Cheese
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Baked Potato
Side Salad
Side Caesar
Seasonal Vegetables
Cilantro Lime Rice
Seasonal Fruit
Prime Brisket
House smoked prime brisket, served with your choice of two sides and BBQ sauce
Pulled Pork
Smoked Chicken Half
Smoked half chicken served with your choice of two sides and BBQ sauce
Smoked Turkey Breast
Smoked Kielbasa
Smoked Keilbasa Sausage served with your choice of two sides and BBQ sauce
Half Rack Baby Back Ribs
Half Rack of smoked baby back ribs served with corn bread, a side, and BBQ sauce
Full Rack Baby Back Ribs
Full rack of smoked baby back ribs served with corn bread, a side, and BBQ sauce
Two Meat Sampler Combo
Your choice of two meats, served with your choice of two sides and BBQ sauce
Three Meat Sampler Combo
Your choice of three meats, served with choice of two sides, and BBQ sauce
FROM THE SMOKEHOUSE
SMOKEHOUSE SPECIALTIES
Smoked Sliders
Smoked brisket, chicken, turkey, or pork, (pick 3) on mini brioche buns, served with kettle chips
Smokehouse Salad
Mixed greens with pulled pork, chicken, tomatoes, bleu cheese crumbles, & croutons with a side of sweet & tangy vinaigrette
Smokehouse Sandwiches
Pulled chicken, pork or turkey on a brioche bun with grilled onions & kettle chips
Smokehouse Tacos
Three chicken, turkey or pork soft-shell tacos with pico de gallo, sour cream, cilantro, & lime
Build Your Own
Your choice of a Beef Burger*, Double Smash Patty*, Grilled Chicken Breast or Veggie Patty, on a brioche bun, sourdough, marble rye, or pretzel bun
Wisco Burger*
Beef burger topped with a beer-cheese sauce, bacon, fried onions and jalapenos, served with fresh cut fries
Brie Burger*
Beef burger with melted brie, fig jam, arugula, sauteed onions, served with fries
Italian Beef*
Italian beef topped with sauteed mushrooms, onions, melted swiss cheese, served au jus on a hoagie, with fries
Ranch Chicken Melt
Grilled Chicken Breast seasoned with ranch spices topped with cheddar, swiss, and sauteed mushrooms on grilled sourdough, served with a side of house made ranch dressing
Smoked Turkey and Brie Baguette
House smoked turkey on a toasted baguette with warm brie, apples, arugula and fig jam, served with cup of soup or side salad
BURGERS & SANDWICHES
HOUSE FAVORITES
12oz Sirloin
Grilled to order, topped with grilled onions and mushrooms, served with baked potato and veggies: try it blackened!
The Big Burrito
Mixed cheese, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, rice, topped with red salsa, sour cream, and cheese
Mac & Cheese Bake
Homemade mac & cheese topped with toasted breadcrumbs and served with a side salad
Fettucine Alfredo
Fettucine noodles with fresh cream sauce, mushrooms, onions, spinach, sundried tomatoes, served with breadsticks & side salad.
BBQ bottle house
Our full-bodied signature house sauce encompasses the dark d creamy flavors of Guinness, a hint of coffee, topped with accents of sweet basil.
BBQ BOTTLE Bourbon
A crowd favorite, our bourbon sauce gives a very bold and robust taste with a warm smoky finish
BBQ BOTTLE Sweet & Tangy
This adventurous sauce is a perfect combination offering acidic citrus flavors wile finishing with a sweet taste
BBQ BOTTLE CHIPOTE-HABANERO
The spiciest of them all! Its a mouthwatering sauce, if you can handle the heat.
Broasted Chicken Dinner
Please allow 20 minutes for broasting 4 pieces of combination of white & dark meat, pressure fried genuine Broaster Chicken Served with your choice of two sides
BROASTER
GONE FISHING
Grilled Salmon
Salmon filet seasoned and grilled to order: try it blackened! Served with your choice of 2 sides
Breaded Lake Perch
Lake perch breaded and deep fried to crisp, served with your choice of two sides
Bluegill
Lightly breaded filets, fried, and served with tartar sauce, lemon, and your choice of 2 sides
Beer Battered Atlantic Cod
Beer battered and fried, served with tartar sauce and lemon. Served with your choice of 2 sides
Panko Crusted Walleye
Panko crusted & pan fried, with lemon butter sauce
Poor Man's Lobster
Atlantic cod with classic Old Bay Seasoning, baked, served with drawn butter and lemon: try it blackened! Served with your choice of 2 sides
Fish Tacos
Three soft-shell tacos with deep fried cod, topped with southwest slaw, pico de gallo, lime, and chipotle mayo
Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Garlic grilled shrimp with choice of 2 sides