The Smoking Goat Restaurant

4.8

2639 Reviews

$30 and under

French American

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2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

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
Neighborhood
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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,639 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

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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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.

2,639 Reviews

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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 December 6, 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 December 4, 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
vip
4.0
63 reviews
Dined on December 1, 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
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 30, 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 November 25, 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 November 24, 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 November 23, 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 November 18, 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 November 17, 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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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 2639 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

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3408 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Upas St
Neighborhood
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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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 reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Popular dishes

French Onion Soup

Scottish Salmon

Griddled Banana Bread

Menu

What 2,639 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 reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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