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The Smoking Goat Restaurant, San Diego, CA
The Smoking Goat Restaurant, San Diego, CA
The Smoking Goat Restaurant, San Diego, CA
The Smoking Goat Restaurant, San Diego, CA
The Smoking Goat Restaurant, San Diego, CA

The Smoking Goat Restaurant

4.7
4.7
2698 Reviews
$30 and under
French American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood 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 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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

What 2,698 people are saying

The Smoking Goat Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Smoking Goat Restaurant delights with a cozy ambiance, exceptional service, and "amazing food" that features standout dishes like the duck l'orange and pork chops. Diners praise the French onion soup as "divine" and commend the restaurant as a "fantastic French Bistro" with a vibrant atmosphere. A must-visit in San Diego!
2,698 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every dish is absolutely delicious. You can taste the quality and care put into all the food. The staff is super friendly and the ambience is so nice. This is my second time visiting this restaurant and it’s a place we will always return to in our future visits in San Diego!

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  2. Tania

    Palm Springs1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service and amazing flavors! No leftovers

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  3. beth VIP

    San Diego38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Diver scallops w/risotto was the best ever. Wine recommendation was perfect.

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  4. Jane VIP

    San Diego20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days 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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  5. kailiahi

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    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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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious. Pork chops were amazing. And so was the pear salad

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  7. Mario

    San Diego9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    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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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    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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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 14, 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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  10. WillnAli VIP

    San Diego17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 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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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 2698 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for The Smoking Goat Restaurant

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- 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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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