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The Smoking Goat Restaurant, San Diego, CA

The Smoking Goat Restaurant

4.7
4.7
2697 Reviews
$30 and under
French American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 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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Additional information

  • 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- voted best French in SD
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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 2,697 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Smoking Goat Restaurant in San Diego boasts "amazing food" and a cozy ambiance, perfect for date nights and special occasions. Notable dishes include duck, salmon, and "duck fat fries," with many guests praising the "excellent service." The restaurant also features a "very creative drink menu" and a welcoming atmosphere.

2,697 Reviews

  1. Jane VIP

    San Diego20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have always enjoyed a great meal here. Most recently, we had the charcuterie appetizer and the French Wedge salad. Both excellent. It was hard to try something different when we usually get the octopus, but we weren't disappointed. The Duroc pork chop and the 1/2 chicken and potatoes, gravy and vegetables were also outstanding. We will continue to make the trip here every couple of months!

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  2. kailiahi

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Smoking Goat is our go-to for date night. Food and drinks are amazing and the customer service is always great!

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  3. Mario

    San Diego8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service were very good. French onion soup was one of the best. The pork chop was tender and very flavorful. Very popular restaurant so noise levels were a bit high. So many good things on the menu we will have to go back again.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The grilled octopus and duck breast are yummy as usual. So does the crème brûlée. The server is very helpful to give suggestion on which cheese to choose.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was great, but I was really disappointed that despite indicating it was my girlfriend’s birthday, there was no effort to acknowledge the occasion. It’s frustrating when they ask if you’re celebrating something special but then don’t do anything about it. Really disappointing.

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  6. WillnAli VIP

    San Diego17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant was a last minute choice, and was definitely the right choice. We ended up getting one of the last reservations of the night. Food was delicious and presentation was beautiful! Service was on point. Cost was worth what you pay for. Parking is hard to find, save extra time to find a spot or there is an Ace parking lot only about a block from the restaurant, that only cost us $13. Overall, great experience!!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 13 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was good but the table wasn’t good and the service also was slow and not as good as we expected.

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  8. Lezya

    San Diego14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our 6th or 7th time dining at Smoking Goat and we have loved the food, service and ambiance every time. We live in San Marcos so it a bit of a journey, 45 minutes or so, but well worth the trip. Our server Adam was stellar and the host Riley welcoming and accommodating. Please open a 2nd 'Goat' in North County!

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  9. Kirk VIP

    San Diego21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Didn't know what to expect when I made the reservation at The Smoking Goat, but what a wonderful experience! Went there for our one-year anniversary and got seat overlooking the kitchen, which was fun to see all the amazing dishes come out. Cocktails were on point as well. Several gluten free options, including dessert! Ryan did a perfect job as our waiter. Can't wait to go back.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing! The waiter was very quick and food was prepared quickly as well. The room was warm which was great after getting out of the rain.

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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 2697 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 17 times today
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 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- voted best French in SD
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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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