The Smoking Goat Restaurant

Name: The Smoking Goat Restaurant
Address: 3408 30th St, San Diego, CA, United States, 92104
Telephone: (619) 955-5295
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

2634 Reviews

$30 and under

French American

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2 people

30 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 8 times today

Neighbourhood 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 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
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
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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,634 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 boasts an exquisite blend of French-inspired cuisine and a cozy ambiance. Guests rave about their "excellent service," especially during special occasions. Highlights include the "delicious duck and perfect truffle fries." While parking can be tricky, the delightful dishes and "charming atmosphere" ensure a memorable dining experience.

2,634 Reviews

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Fiona
San Diego
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
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 6 days ago
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 7 days ago
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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ScottO
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve been to The Smoking Goat numerous times over the years and we’ve never been disappointed. It’s pricey AF but it’s worth it. A great place for a special occasion or just to celebrate life, friends or family. The Escargot is always on point. I had the Duck this visit and it was delicious! The Steak Frites is always a winner if you love Truffle fries and a good steak. The Pork Chop was phenomenal this visit as well. The menu does change seasonally, but we’ve never had anything we didn’t like. The cocktails are equally complimentary. I recommend the French 75… so tasty I had 2. Adam was our server this time and he was flawless and very attentive to our needs.
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EstefaniaC
San Diego
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Some of the best food I’ve ever had! From the octopus, streak frites, prime rib special and the crème brûlée. Definitely coming back!
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Donna
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a lovely evening with my cousin; celebrating my Bday. The Turkey special was out of this world. Service was excellent. I was greeted with kindness and everything was very relaxing… perfect night out
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Mike
San Diego
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Ambient sound level was good, easy to have a conversation. Full bar and good wine by the glass choices. Service was excellent. Food was rich, very French, but very good - nice portions. We started with the grilled octopus which was served with a nice arugula salad and a yummy sauce on the side. Dinner was the pork chop, very flavorful and cooked perfectly, and the mushroom linguine, also very well prepared
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Dale
Dallas
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on 5 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Alan welcomed us and helped us all evening as we had the most delicious pate, lovely cocktails, scallops and salmon…all superb!! And the amazing take on bananas foster was out of this world delicious!! Great evening!!!
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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 2634 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 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 8 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 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
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, Takeaway, 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 booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

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Popular dishes

French Onion Soup

Scottish Salmon

Griddled Banana Bread

Menu

What 2,634 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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Make a booking

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Dining areas

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