Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 9933 reviews

What User likes about The Smoking Goat:
Great food! Appetizers of Baked Brie and Octopus were fantastic. My wife had the Seabass and was oustanding. I had the Bonein oz NY steak with Duck Fries. Yum. Desert was fantastic with Banana Bread Pudding View all feedback. What User doesn't like about The Smoking Goat:
very disappointed, I thought it was a good restaurant for all “Awards” and reviews that I have seen on the internet. eating had no taste, the service was bad, drinks were terrible. this place felt like it was a restaurant opening. View all feedback.

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Menu
5.0 ★ from 30 reviews

I've been in the smoking goat for about three years. Actually, it was one of my top spots in the North Park. Usually they have a special night and it is always...

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As gifts I have received some incredible meals in places like Mr. A's or Lubach's (a while), but we are used to El Ranchito or Taco Shop in Poway because their...

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I have eaten here three times lately, a meal that is offered to me as a gift and of course, due to COVID. What bleededed me away was the quality of the meal: it...

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Outstanding point for quality French food. Visited Thursday. I'm looking forward to coming back with my friends. Prices are decent for quality.

Good spot for quality French food. Arrived at five, it wasn't busy. Looking forward to coming back with my friends. It has a good interior.

While many had mixed reviews, some highlighting issues with service and food quality, others raved about the attentive and knowledgeable staff and delicious dishes. The PEI mussels, steak, and duck received high praise, with the manager even recommending a special seating arrangement at the chef's counter for a unique dining experience. Despite some minor hiccups, like undercooked food and a lack of complimentary dessert, the overall consensus leans towards a positive dining experience with tasty food and friendly service. The Smoking Goat in San Diego seems to offer a diverse menu with standout items like the fries and crème brûlée.

Opentable
4.4 ★ from 493 reviews

We went with four of the appetizers, and a dessert to share. All delicious, the standouts were the tartare special, and crispy octopus. The giat cheese cheeseca...

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Rosemary
12.09.2023 - 05:42

Our server was fantastic, and both the drinks and food were delicious. The appetizers were a highlight, but the pasta was a bit bland.

Great place very busy place. We loved the salad with beets goat cheese and walnuts. The cauliflower was delicious but the pork chop was over brined and that’s v...

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DebraD
12.09.2023 - 05:42

Always amazing and delicious! Highly recommended this neighborhood restaurant. Warm and inviting.

Great overall experience at this restaurant. The food was delicious and I definitely plan on returning in the future.

Int Restaurants
4.4 ★ from 1640 reviews
Rory
23.07.2023 - 08:34

I have to say, this was a totally unexpected experience. I had driven by the restaurant and always chuckled at the name, so when an adventurous friend asked me...

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Sandra
23.07.2023 - 08:34

Great food and excellent service! I loved the ravioli and the fried octopus appetizers. Their pork chops and their veal is delicious and their goat cheese cake...

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Steve
23.07.2023 - 08:34

Had a birthday dinner this evening with friends and family, and we collectively agreed that it was one of the most memorable dining experiences in our lives. Ou...

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Lisa
23.07.2023 - 08:34

Amazing food, Service is friendly and knowledgeable, and the wine list is top notch! One of our favorite SD restaurants.

Espy
23.07.2023 - 08:34

We choose this place to celebrate our graduation and it was GREAT! This place was amazing, everything from the wine selection to thier amazing appetizers!! Our...

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Restaurantji
4.3 ★ from 981 reviews
Carsten
22.08.2023 - 14:32

Very very good food and fabulous service! I especially liked the duck l'orange and my wife loved the pear salad. I would definitely recommend this restaurant an...

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BrittanyJ
22.08.2023 - 14:32

I used to love this restaurant but would not recommend it any more. Last night management asked us to move tables mid-way through our meal to accommodate a larg...

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OpenTable
22.08.2023 - 14:32

We had a great experience and service was great. Thank you very much.

Jolinda
22.08.2023 - 14:32

I enjoyed dinner with my sister, we had the spanish octopus, the duck, pear salad and escargot. It was all delicious, well-flavored, and we will definitely be b...

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elun
22.08.2023 - 14:32

Sat out on the porch and maybe that was the prob. Service poor, wine came with dinner, waiter spilled some and never came back to clean it up, food good, noisy....

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Sirved
4.4 ★ from 3011 reviews

Wow! from eating to service I can't recommend it enough. we went in without reservation and the entire staff was extremely attentive and courteous. eating was d...

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On Saturday night stopped for appetizers and drinks with my husband. We enjoyed the Crispy Spanish Octopus, Cauliflower and a decadent goat cheesecake. Drinks w...

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Had reservations for a jubilee dinner here on Friday night. we sat in a quiet corner. Although they were quite busy and all the tables quickly filled, I noticed...

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Absolutely beautiful meal. Every part start to Finnish. We had the baked Brie cheese and cauliflower appetizer. And each shared a different entree. The duck was...

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The food and atmosphere are on point . The best cheesecake I have ever had. Never thought it could be made with goat cheese. Incredible and a must try. The neig...

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Yelp
4.0 ★ from 1707 reviews

The food and service was excellent! Came for our anniversary here and I am happy because we have received 10/10 service and 5 stars entrees. The duck liver pate...

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Smoking goat was one of my favorite French restaurants in SD now it is a so-so place to eat decent and blow $100 per person with lace. I have the...

Had a pleasant but expensive dinner here last night. This is a beautiful small restaurant with a beautiful intimate ambience. Make sure to make a reservation. T...

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Google
4.5 ★ from 953 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.4 ★ from 167 reviews
Gastroranking-us
4.2 ★ from 951 reviews

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