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The Smoking Goat Restaurant

The Smoking Goat Restaurant The Smoking Goat Restaurant, located on 30th Street in North Park, San Diego, is a rustic yet refined French and European farm-to-table eatery with imaginative and unpretentious dishes crafted from sustainable, organic in-season local ingredients. With an eclectic wine list and craft cocktail selection, guests will always find the perfect pairing for their meal. Make a reservation via the website or phone to experience this award-winning bistro firsthand.
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Happy Hour at The Smoking Goat is something special. $10 cocktails, $8 house wines and our 6 oz Steak Frites with our aw...
06/02/2026

Happy Hour at The Smoking Goat is something special. $10 cocktails, $8 house wines and our 6 oz Steak Frites with our award-winning Duckfat Truffle Fries. M-F 5-6:30 at the bar and patio. Come as you are.

Treat yourself to our Goat Cheese Cheesecake drizzled with a raspberry coulis and finished with a touch of mint. ✨      ...
06/01/2026

Treat yourself to our Goat Cheese Cheesecake drizzled with a raspberry coulis and finished with a touch of mint. ✨

Local halibut, seared and resting on sweet corn purée. Summer squash, zucchini, green beans, roasted red pepper, and a s...
05/30/2026

Local halibut, seared and resting on sweet corn purée. Summer squash, zucchini, green beans, roasted red pepper, and a saffron beurre blanc tying it together.

On the menu now. Worth a trip to North Park.

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Enjoy our Prime New York steak tartare paired with a rich glass of red wine for a delightful start. 🍷
05/30/2026

Enjoy our Prime New York steak tartare paired with a rich glass of red wine for a delightful start. 🍷

Gather your friends and come enjoy PEI Mussels cooked with out special tomato chorizo sauce, perfect for dipping the gri...
05/22/2026

Gather your friends and come enjoy PEI Mussels cooked with out special tomato chorizo sauce, perfect for dipping the grilled toasts. Which drink would you pair with this seafood favorite? 🍷

Yesterday: the ingredients. Tonight: the dish. Ahi tuna crudo with watermelon radish, avocado mousse , micro cilantro, S...
05/15/2026

Yesterday: the ingredients. Tonight: the dish. Ahi tuna crudo with watermelon radish, avocado mousse , micro cilantro, Serrano peppers, and lemon aioli.

Calling all food lovers! Drop by North Park for a delicious experience with our poached pear salad with our signature pi...
05/15/2026

Calling all food lovers! Drop by North Park for a delicious experience with our poached pear salad with our signature pistachio pesto. Come taste the beauty in every bite. We’d love to see you here!

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05/14/2026
Treat yourself to our special fan favorite Goat Cheese Cheesecake . ✨
05/13/2026

Treat yourself to our special fan favorite Goat Cheese Cheesecake . ✨

Looking for a refined and decadent bite to share or savor on your own? Experience our Duck Liver Pate, perfectly paired ...
05/12/2026

Looking for a refined and decadent bite to share or savor on your own? Experience our Duck Liver Pate, perfectly paired with Pt. Reyes blue cheese, poached pears, fig jam, and toasted baguette. Enjoy every layer of flavor.

Host your special event in San Diego! Perfect for baby showers, retirement parties, business dinners, and rehearsal dinn...
05/11/2026

Host your special event in San Diego! Perfect for baby showers, retirement parties, business dinners, and rehearsal dinners, our venue offers the ideal space for your celebration. Contact us to start planning today!

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Whether it’s excitement or relief, Graduation is worth celebrating. Make a reservation or reach out to our events coordi...
05/11/2026

Whether it’s excitement or relief, Graduation is worth celebrating. Make a reservation or reach out to our events coordinator and let our team take care of you on your special day. You can count on us! 🎉😃

Enjoy our crispy skinned Jidori chicken paired perfectly with a glass of our private label bordeaux red wine for a cozy ...
05/10/2026

Enjoy our crispy skinned Jidori chicken paired perfectly with a glass of our private label bordeaux red wine for a cozy experience. 🍷

Big milestones deserve a special touch and a little fun. Graduation catering brings together creative flavors and fresh ...
05/10/2026

Big milestones deserve a special touch and a little fun. Graduation catering brings together creative flavors and fresh local picks for your celebration. Contact us for details, we’ll make it easy! 🎓✨

05/09/2026

Feel like trying something new? Immerse yourself in and discover a world of flavors. Visit us today! 🍷✨

Escargot in bubbling garlic butter with a toasted baguette on the side. 🥂 Classic French done right.
05/08/2026

Escargot in bubbling garlic butter with a toasted baguette on the side. 🥂 Classic French done right.

Celebrate Mother’s Day by showing the women you love just how special they are. Enjoy creative plates made from local fi...
05/08/2026

Celebrate Mother’s Day by showing the women you love just how special they are. Enjoy creative plates made from local finds in a cozy space. Bring the celebration—just come in and relax. 🌸

Celebration plans for Graduation Day just got easier. Fresh, innovative dishes and an inviting backdrop set the scene fo...
05/08/2026

Celebration plans for Graduation Day just got easier. Fresh, innovative dishes and an inviting backdrop set the scene for your group’s big milestone. Message us for details, we’ll make it simple! 🎉😊

05/05/2026

Ready for an unforgettable dining experience? Taste and enjoy exceptional hospitality. Stop by soon! 🍽️🥂

05/04/2026
Some weeks drain you.  The best antidote we know? Gather the people you love, pull up a chair, and let a good meal do it...
05/03/2026

Some weeks drain you. The best antidote we know? Gather the people you love, pull up a chair, and let a good meal do its work. Sunday is the perfect day to fill your cup before the week begins. We'll handle the rest.
Reserve your table - link in bio. Or call us at 619-955-5295

04/22/2026

If you’re both ordering a glass… you might as well order the bottle.
Wine Wednesday at The Smoking Goat
50% off select bottles. Every Wednesday.🐐

📌 A direct note to our community about our ingredients:Recently, some inaccurate claims have been circulating on social ...
04/07/2026

📌 A direct note to our community about our ingredients:
Recently, some inaccurate claims have been circulating on social media about the chicken we serve at The Smoking Goat. We want to address this clearly and openly.
We use Jidori® Chicken. Free-range. Humanely raised on small California farms. No hormones, steroids, or antibiotics. Delivered fresh. It’s one of the most respected premium chicken brands in the country, trusted by Michelin-starred restaurants and serious chefs who refuse to compromise on quality.
Chef Fred Piehl built this restaurant on a foundation of sourcing the best possible ingredients for our guests. That standard hasn’t changed.
We’ve chosen not to engage further with those spreading misinformation, but we did want our community, the people who actually dine with us, to hear the truth directly from us.
Thank you for your continued support. We’ll see you at the table.
The Smoking Goat Team

Address

3408 30th Street
San Diego, CA
92104

To reach the restaurant located on 30th Street in San Diego, if you prefer public transportation, you can take the bus or trolley that stops at the intersection of 30th Street and University Avenue. From there, it's only a short walk to the restaurant.

If you're driving to the area, you can park on one of the side streets near 30th Street. However, finding a spot may be challenging, especially during peak hours.

Another option is to use a paid parking lot or garage nearby. There are several parking options available within walking distance of the restaurant.

Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 9pm
Tuesday 5pm - 9pm
Wednesday 5pm - 9pm
Thursday 5pm - 9pm
Friday 5pm - 10pm
Saturday 5pm - 10pm
Sunday 5pm - 9pm

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What people say

The Smoking Goat Restaurant in San Diego has received mixed reviews from newspapers in recent times. The San Diego Union-Tribune reviewed the French restaurant about a year ago and gave it a rating of 2.5 out of 4 stars. The reviewer praised the "wonderfully rustic" ambiance but found some dishes to be "underseasoned and underwhelming." However, a more recent review from Eater San Diego was much more positive, calling The Smoking Goat a "neighborhood gem" and praising the "delicate flavors" of its European cuisine.

Customer comments online have also been mixed. One customer on Yelp raved about the "mind-blowing" lamb shank at The Smoking Goat, while another complained about the slow service and overpriced menu.

Despite some mixed reviews, The Smoking Goat has gained a loyal following in San Diego for its cozy atmosphere, attentive service, and unique European-inspired dishes.

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