The Smoking Goat

My husband and I went to The Smoking Goat on a quick anniversary trip to San Diego. Upon arrival, the entire staff was immediately hospitable and prompt. The interior decor was warm and rustic, and a nice contrast to the brisk December air. We both decided to skip the appetizers in order to save room for dessert, which I’m so happy we did! I ordered the duck, and my husband ordered the steak frites. The food arrived quickly, as it was a Sunday evening. My duck was probably the best I’ve ever had, and the sauce was acidic enough to cut through the richness of the bird. It was very well executed, and served at the perfect temperature. My husband’s steak was decadently tender, and they definitely don’t skimp on the crispy fries. At the end of our meal, we shared the goat cheese cheesecake. It was rich and tangy, but fluffy in a way not typical to traditional cheesecake. A very intriguing approach to the dessert. All in all, the attention to detail, and quality of both service and gastronomy was top tier. Thank you for making our celebratory dinner both special and memorable!

I dined at the smoking goat and let me tell you, this goat was SMOKIN’. The food, phenomenal.. the service, even better. We enjoyed the baked Brie, the Scottish salmon and the steak frites. Nick and Lafras both were on top of everything. The vibes were perfect for our date night and my Negroni was the best I’ve had. Highly recommend the Smoking Goat! 5 stars!

Wow, definitely get those duckfat truffle fries...so delicious! We also had the baked brie with pistachio and cranberry which was very tasty. I had the Scottish salmon as an entree which was cooked to perfection. The service was excellent as well. A great spot for a date or girls night.