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The Smoking Goat Restaurant, San Diego, CA

The Smoking Goat Restaurant

4.8
4.8
2641 Reviews
$30 and under
French American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 20 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
The Smoking Goat is an award-winning California-French bistro located in the heart of North Park, San Diego. We have received the Gold Medallion for the best French Bistro in San Diego three years running.

Inspired by his European Farm-to-Table up-bringing and culinary training at Le Cordon Bleu Paris, Executive Chef and Owner Fred Piehl, marries classic French cuisine with the bounty of San Diego in a way that is rustic, yet refined, imaginative, yet unpretentious.

The dinners served feature in-season local, sustainable and organic ingredients and provide guests with a unique culinary experience, reminiscent of the European countryside.

Boasting a carefully selected wine and beer list and chef and bartender attention to select spirits to create craft house cocktails, The Smoking Goat assures there is always the correct pairing available.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French American, Contemporary French / American, French
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 955-5295
  • Website
    http://www.thesmokinggoatrestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Fred Piehl
  • Catering
    Please contact us if you are looking for divine French cuisine catered at your next event
  • Private party facilities
    We offer both large party bookings for 12 people or more, as well as Partial and Full restaurant Buy Out options. All with beautiful 3-Course Menus.
  • Private party contact
    alex_fatoohi@piehlgroup.com: (619) 955-5295
  • Location
    3408 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104
  • Area
    North Park
  • Cross Street
    Upas St
  • Parking details
    30th, Upas, 29th, and Myrtle are the best locations to find parking.
  • Public transit
    Bus stop at 30th street and Upas
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Menu

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What 2,641 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Smoking Goat Restaurant in San Diego offers a delightful dining experience with "easily one of the best restaurants in san diego" and an atmosphere that is both "charming and relaxing." Guests rave about the "excellent" duck, pork, and seafood dishes. The service is often praised as "amazing," with standout servers like Scotty and Sergio enhancing the experience. While some patrons noted delays during peak times, the overall consensus highlights "wonderful service" and a "cozy and nice" ambiance, making it a must-visit spot for food enthusiasts.

2,641 Reviews

  1. Drew

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and ambiance. Very well organized and looked great inside.

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  2. Daniel

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best Duck l'Orange dihes I've ever had. Great service. Amazing pate appetizer is great to share with a small group.

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  3. Rosario

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our party of 6 had an amazing food experience, everyone dish was delicious. I greatly recommend The Smoking Goat😊😋

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  4. James

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. John

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    63 reviews

    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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  8. Eric

    VIP

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    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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  9. 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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  10. 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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FAQs

The Smoking Goat Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 955-5295.

The Smoking Goat Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 2641 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Smoking Goat Restaurant

3408 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Upas St
  • Area
    North Park
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French American, Contemporary French / American, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    30th, Upas, 29th, and Myrtle are the best locations to find parking.
  • Public transit
    Bus stop at 30th street and Upas
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Fred Piehl
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Website
    http://www.thesmokinggoatrestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (619) 955-5295
  • Catering
    Please contact us if you are looking for divine French cuisine catered at your next event
  • Private party facilities
    We offer both large party bookings for 12 people or more, as well as Partial and Full restaurant Buy Out options. All with beautiful 3-Course Menus.
  • Private party contact
    alex_fatoohi@piehlgroup.com: (619) 955-5295
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