The Smoking Goat brings French bistro cooking to San Diego's North Park neighborhood, run by Fred and Tammy Piehl, who also operate One Door North nearby. The kitchen sources with a farm-to-table approach, including free-range chicken from California farms, and builds its menu around French staples: onion soup, garlicky escargot, baked brie, duroc pork chop, roasted half chicken, and duckfat truffle fries, finishing with goat cheese cheesecake.
The room leans rustic-industrial, with exposed brick and warm lighting, plus outdoor patio seating. A wine list and craft cocktails round out the drink menu, and vegetarian options sit alongside the bistro's meat-forward core. The space is also set up to handle private parties and group gatherings.
The room leans rustic-industrial, with exposed brick and warm lighting, plus outdoor patio seating. A wine list and craft cocktails round out the drink menu, and vegetarian options sit alongside the bistro's meat-forward core. The space is also set up to handle private parties and group gatherings.