The Smoking Goat Restaurant

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   James

   San Diego

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   The restaurant was pretty nice overall. I enjoyed the asthetics of it, but the seating arrangement was pretty cramped. Not a real good spot for an intimate date. Food was great other than the steak. I ordered medium and it was cooked to temp, but the whole steak was dry. Didn't matter from which section of the steak I took the bite from. I was expecting much more from a $50 steak, but their fries and veggies were tasty enough to get me filled up.
   

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   Laura

   Greater Boston

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on 6 December 2024

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

   Delicious! Excellent service. Cozy, welcoming atmosphere.
   

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   Agustin

   San Diego

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 4 December 2024

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

   We went on a Tuesday night to celebrate a special occasion. Scottie, our server, made sure we had the most amazing service. The food was wonderful and the ambience allowed us to have a meaningful conversation. Definitely a new favorite spot when visiting San Diego.
   

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   John

   Greater Boston

   63 reviews

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   4.0

   63 reviews

   Dined on 1 December 2024

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

   We had a lovely 8pm dinner - nice options for appetizers and entrees. The wine and cocktail list was good, if not amazing. The food was all nicely prepared and presented and the Smoking Goat house red Bordeaux did not disappoint. We loved the area, very cool options for before and after dinner!
   

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   Eric

   San Diego

   11 reviews

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   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on 30 November 2024

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

   Food was great! Portion sizes were surprisingly generous. Adam, our server was polite and attentive. Will be back again!
   

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   Fiona

   San Diego

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on 25 November 2024

   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 on 24 November 2024

   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 on 23 November 2024

   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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