The Smoking Goat Restaurant

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   Fiona

   San Diego

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We ordered the cauliflower appetizer to share and it was delicious I wasn’t a fan of the cheese (mixed on)I believe it was a feta but not sure. Everyone else liked it. I had the duck entree and requested it cooked medium well and it was perfect! The bananas foster is killer good as is the crème brûlée!!!
   

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   Peter

   San Diego

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Overall, the experience was pleasant. The energy was high; the noise level was moderate; the service was good. It was an eclectic ambiance, approximating a European bistro, but a bit too crowded and noisy if you're looking to experience an intimate, romantic environment. This was our first time at the Smoking Goat, so can only judge the food based on our limited exposure. The pear salad was very good; the mussel appetizer was tasty; the wild mushroom linguine entree was rich, creamy and very good; the salmon entree, while having a generous filet of salmon was a disappointment. The fish was over cooked, resulting in a dry texture, lacking the succulent moistness expected when this fatty treasure is expertly prepared.
   

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   Monica

   Portland

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delightful. Lovely ambiance and beautiful and tasty food. Very happy with our dinner.
   

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   Debra

   Orange County

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on 18 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Dinner for 4 on Sunday was great, we ordered the salmon, two orders of pork chops and the chicken. The family raved about the food. It is great having a restaurant that has reliably great food and service quality when you want your evening to be seamless.
   

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   Cal

   San Diego

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 17 November 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Enjoyed our meal but did not appreciate being sat in tent covered patio….cold! Would have liked to have been informed at time of reservation. Not quite the atmosphere expected for that price. Service is outstanding.
   

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   ScottO

   San Diego

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 17 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We’ve been to The Smoking Goat numerous times over the years and we’ve never been disappointed. It’s pricey AF but it’s worth it. A great place for a special occasion or just to celebrate life, friends or family. The Escargot is always on point. I had the Duck this visit and it was delicious! The Steak Frites is always a winner if you love Truffle fries and a good steak. The Pork Chop was phenomenal this visit as well. The menu does change seasonally, but we’ve never had anything we didn’t like. The cocktails are equally complimentary. I recommend the French 75… so tasty I had 2. Adam was our server this time and he was flawless and very attentive to our needs.
   

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   EstefaniaC

   San Diego

   9 reviews

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   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on 17 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Some of the best food I’ve ever had! From the octopus, streak frites, prime rib special and the crème brûlée. Definitely coming back!
   

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   Donna

   San Diego

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 14 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   What a lovely evening with my cousin; celebrating my Bday. The Turkey special was out of this world. Service was excellent. I was greeted with kindness and everything was very relaxing… perfect night out
   

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   Mike

   San Diego

   4 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 9 November 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Ambient sound level was good, easy to have a conversation. Full bar and good wine by the glass choices. Service was excellent. Food was rich, very French, but very good - nice portions. We started with the grilled octopus which was served with a nice arugula salad and a yummy sauce on the side. Dinner was the pork chop, very flavorful and cooked perfectly, and the mushroom linguine, also very well prepared
   

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    Dale

    Dallas

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 5 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Alan welcomed us and helped us all evening as we had the most delicious pate, lovely cocktails, scallops and salmon…all superb!! And the amazing take on bananas foster was out of this world delicious!! Great evening!!!
    

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