The Smoking Goat Restaurant

4.7

2683 Reviews

$30 and under

French American

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2 people

18 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 16 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
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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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

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What 2,683 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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The Smoking Goat Restaurant in North Park is a "shining star" in the San Diego dining scene, offering "unbelievable French food" with a lively atmosphere and "amazing staff." Diners rave about the "delicious" dishes, including duck l'orange, steak frites, and crème brûlée. The cozy, vibrant ambiance and attentive service make it perfect for special occasions. Despite occasional service delays, patrons are eager to return for more culinary delights.

2,682 Reviews

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Celia
VIP
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great experience at The Smoking Goat! The cozy ambiance and attentive service made for a pleasant evening. We started with the escargot, which was rich and flavorful, followed by the duck à l’orange, cooked perfectly with crispy skin and a tangy citrus sauce. The quality and taste were worth the price, and I’d definitely return!
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Kim
VIP
Orange County
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cane here for a late Valentine's dinner. This was our second time here and food was delicious just like the first time. We ordered the duck, the rocky Jr. Chicken, escargot and the goat cheese cheesecake was an absolute must to finish off our meal. Staff was super friendly, and food came out in a timely manner. Definitely has become one of our favorite restaurants!
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Michael
VIP
Portland
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, excellent wine options, and attentive service. We will definitely be back!
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Melina
Unspecified
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was an amazing experience the foodie was great and service as well
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Sheila
San Diego
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Very good good just for a pre fixed amount should have included some type of roses especially for valentines. More valentines decor.
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Janeva
Las Vegas
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Service was good and the restaurant was really nice, but the food was just… meh. Nothing really notable about the apps, entrees, or drinks. The food wasn’t bad - it just wasn’t good for the price we paid.
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Karen
VIP
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Smoking Goat restaurant does not disappoint. They are extremely accommodating when it comes to special requests and reservation changes. French onion soup and grilled octopus were delicious!
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ronda
San Diego
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My second time, the food was not as good as the first
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Cathy
Greater Boston
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on 10 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always go to The Smoking Goat when we’re in San Diego. Awesome food, great ambience, and attentive service!
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Jeovana
VIP
San Diego
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
We had reservations, but did not get seated at the time of our reservation and had to wait. Took forever to even get water and asked about drinks. Food was average. I was really looking forward to this place, their website was promising.
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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 4.7 stars by 2683 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

18 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 16 times today

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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

The Smoking Goat Restaurant

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Popular dishes

French Onion Soup

Scottish Salmon

Griddled Banana Bread

Menu

What 2,683 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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Dining areas

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