The Smoking Goat Restaurant

4.8

2643 Reviews

$30 and under

French American

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 25 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 2,643 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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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.

2,643 Reviews

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Drew
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2024
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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Chad
San Diego
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the moment we were greeted by the hostess til time she was telling us to have a good night on our way out, our entire experience was truly on point! The food was spot on, we had roasted mushrooms and cauliflower for an appetizer, the duck and prime rib for our entree… all of it was as good as we’ve ever had it. The service was attentive, fast, friendly, and it seemed like we didn’t have to ask for much, he was just prepared and had enough foresight to ensure we were taken care of. Overall, an excellent experience! I cannot offer a criticism which is rare. We will definitely return.
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Daniel
San Diego
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 19 December 2024
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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Rosario
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 17 December 2024
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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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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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
VIP
Greater Boston
64 reviews
4.0
64 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
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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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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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 2643 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

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 25 times today

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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 2,643 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does The Smoking Goat Restaurant offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Smoking Goat Restaurant restaurant rated?

Is The Smoking Goat Restaurant currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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