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HalfSmoke, Washington, DC
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HalfSmoke

3.2
3.2
1204 Reviews
$30 and under
American
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HALFSMOKE is a modern day gourmet American restaurant serving a classic American menu of premium wood grilled dishes, tater tots, mac and cheese balls, funnel cakes, milkshakes, liquor, beer and wine.

The beverage program features a wide array of innovative alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. A full bar of alcoholic beverages to include seasonal craft cocktails, boozy milkshakes, 10+ craft beers (with an emphasis on local), as well as wine, and mixed drinks on tap. Non-alcoholic beverages to include craft sugar cane soda, house-made seasonal lemonade and teas, and ready to drink juices, sparking water and cold brew coffee are also available.

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 22 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 10:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 986-2079
  • Website
    http://halfsmoke.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    For catering information, please email shaw@halfsmoke.com
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Half Smoke can accommodate all your special event needs.
  • Private party contact
    Avery Langster: (202) 986-2079
  • Location
    651 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
  • Neighborhood
    U Street Corridor
  • Cross street
    Georgia Avenue
  • Parking details
    Paid parking available directly next door at the Howard University hospital lot.
  • Public transit
    Shaw-Howard Metro.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,204 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.2
3.2 based on recent ratings
  • 3.5Food
  • 3.1Service
  • 3.4Ambience
  • 3.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    Great for brunch

1,204 Reviews

  1. RobinG

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service, food, and price were amazing! Loved the whimsically inspired ascetic. Great experience!

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  2. MichaelR

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall1food2service5ambience2
    The mimosas did not come out until 30min into the 90min time limit. To make things worse, the pitcher the mimosa came in was less than half full with so much juice I couldn’t taste any fizz from the champagne.

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  3. Drew

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    I went to Halfsmoke for brunch. They had a good amount of brunch options on the menu and the items were unique. I have no complaints on the food or amount of time it took the food to arrive to my table. The server was very nice but she didn’t check on our table frequently, so we had to flag her down a few times. Overall I enjoyed my time.

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  4. Gypsywmn

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience2
    Staff, although friendly were novice at bartending and knowing their menu items. Food quality was horrible. Dry wings, dry half smoke on the mac n cheese, the tater tots were so over cooked they had minimal taste. For the price point I expect WAY more.

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  5. taliahw

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love it will be coming back! Love the people and the service was great!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    It was the worst experience ever, after 2.5 hours we never got our food. Only 1 guest received his food. I choose this restaurant and I was extremely embarrassed because it was 15 guest, the server was very adamant about only having 90 minutes to dine and after 150 minutes we paid for our drinks and left because our food never came and we got tired of waiting.

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  7. LSstla

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    The restaurant was extremely dirty. Everything from the restrooms to the table we were sitting out. The food came out cold and seemed as if it was sitting under a heat lamp for an hour. Would not recommend.

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  8. RaynicaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I loved everything about the restaurant totally a 10/10 music was pretty loud for the kids I did notice they toned the music down just a little when the kids was there they also have games you can play while waiting on your meal ❤️I’ll definitely be coming back .

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  9. ShannonB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful fun place. Don’t miss this place on your visit to DC.

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  10. MrGeee

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Not bad, 1st time….may be back! Party of 3, service was HORRIBLE for gratuity to be included. I enjoyed my food and drinkS!

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  11. TamiraS

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience4
    I love HalfSmoke and have been on a few occasions but each experience just gets progressively worst. This time was by far the worst experience! There was one server throughout the entire restaurant. And she was trying her best, but you can tell she was very overwhelmed. The host would help, if we stopped and ask for something. I ordered the bottomless happy hour but you can imagine with just one server, I barely got that experience. Bathrooms looked as if they hadn’t been cleaned in days. Yeah, it just wasn’t a good time.

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  12. NaKylaM

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience4
    The food was really good but the server toooooook foreverrr to service the table. She didn’t even check on us to make sure everything with our food was fine. I would have this place 5 stars it was just the waiter honestly. Other than that the food was great & so was the ambiance

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience2
    We got our food an hour late and host was not even engaged with us and when we got our food it was cold will not go back at all very disappointed !

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  14. Unknown

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Horrible service. We ended up leaving after waiting 30 minutes just for a waitress to come to the table and say they were out of pretty much everything

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall1food3service2ambience1
    The air was out , we didn’t have a server for like 20mins.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just go! Order anything. It’s all delicious. Thank me later

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  17. TramaineM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and the atmosphere was on point! Will be back my next trip to D.C.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Had Reservations for 1100 AM on a Friday. Was Seen by staff at Door @ 11 & told restaurant not yet opened. Continued to wait outside in the heat as other customers banged on establishment door with no one attending. Around 11:15 I decided to leave & take my Business elsewhere, enjoyed a great breakfast experience nearby, but was still saddened by Half Smoke’s unprofessionalism and lack of customer service.

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  19. BrianS

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall1food3service3ambience1
    Loud and dirty. Sat then left. Table was sticky and chairs were uncomfortable.

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  20. Scott

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall1food4service1ambience5
    Vibes were great but our server was just not present for us and would serve other first tho we sat first and ordered. Love the place but never had such a bad experience before there :/

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  21. JavaunK

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    The food was not as good as expected. It was very loud if the establishment and took a while to get served.

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  22. AlanK

    Washington DC

    482 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    482 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    Food was okay. Service was slow although they weren't booked. Glasses had some marks on them. Ordered something that was suppose to have marinara sauce, but they allowed me to order the garlic knots, knowing they had no marinara sauce?! Definitely not worth $120/150 with tip. 3 drinks.

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  23. SaahirahB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    I came for my birthday and everything was a vibe. My friends and I had a great time!

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  24. Sharnell

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Made a reservation at 3:30pm was told when we got there the kitchen was closed bc there was no cooks. But we can order drinks only. Which is outrageous. Wherever I drink I would like to get something to eat as well

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  25. rdiddyboi

    Atlanta Metro

    22 reviews

    1.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    One of the worst experiences I’ve ever had at a restaurant. Reservations was at 3:00PM we actually sat down at 2:55PM, they did not take our drink order until 3:39PM… when she dropped off the mimosas (around 3:50) we then placed our food order… did not get food until 4:47PM…. I really wanted to get up and walk out but I’m a good person… To top it off they said they ran out of champagne so the “bottomless” was over… but they still wanted us to pay full price… The server picked up on my energy because they went back and “found” more champagne… I’ll never go back here… Lots of workers walking around doing nothing with a house full of customers hungry and thirsty…

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Horrible experience. Was sat outside with ppl smoking and when asked to be moved I was met with someone saying no and not being helpful! I would never visit this establishment again. Waited until 6pm and still no food due to them being understaffed.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall1food2service2ambience2
    We sat down at 11:00 am for brunch, one of the first people in the restaurant. We didn’t get our food until 12:45 pm. My food was cold by the time it got me. Service was good, our server was moving as fast as she could, gave us free mimosas to make up for the long wait.

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  28. Pete

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Brunch at HalfSmoke is definitely the vibe. Menu has great options and the food was absolutely delicious. The brunch specials are not to be ignored. Only downsides are table size & service. The tables are quite small and it felt like one was sitting at a kindergarten table. While our server was awesome, the level of attentiveness to our table was lackluster. Maybe it was because it was first service of the day. All in all, I will definitely dine at HalfSmoke again with no hesitation.

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  29. JeffreyD

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food, and the service, were awesome. We will go back.

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  30. Csmsa

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great atmosphere, great price. would love to go back formthe HH as well looks awesome!

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience2
    it was alright server was horrible food was 2/10.

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  32. DGDG

    Washington DC

    53 reviews

    3.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    We went to HalfSmoke for Mother’s Day and had a reservation for 10:30 am. We only saw one server working when we arrived, Chantal. She was taking orders, delivering food to tables and seating guests. A different server dropped off our containers of mimosas but no glasses to drink the mimosas. Someone from my table found someone and asked for glasses. The food was ok but the potatoes were a big disappointment. Everyone’s dish was lukewarm. The potatoes were not fully cooked. We asked for a replacement order of the potatoes and they were just as hard. Other servers arrived later. The manager, Paul, stopped by our table before we left. We praised Chantal but we’re disappointed in everything else. She could have used help with even Paul checking in people and seating earlier in the morning. The blueberry mimosa is not blue. What juice is being used for the blueberry mimosa? I’ve been to this location several times and have enjoyed the food and service. And of all days, things go wrong on Mother’s Day.

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  33. Michael

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience3
    Bottomless Happy Hour was awful. Food was slow to arrive, tiny portions, cold, inconsistent, and NOTHING like what's shown on the menu. Drinks were ok. Service was very slow and not a single time did food or drinks arrive for our group at the same time.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience5
    Lot of bread with those sausages - very small sausages

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  35. NzingaS

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    It was good enough but not fantastic. The drinks were amazing! So if you just want a quick bite and a drink, this is the place for you. The waitresses are clearly overwhelmed but they are also AMAZING!

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  36. fostera

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall1food4service2ambience1
    The food was good, but the service and the cleanliness of the place was not good. Walking in I had to wait to be greeted, and I stood there long enough that my friend was able to park and walk back to the restaurant, we made a reservation online and watched a video of a previous fight at this restaurant before the hostess came to the front and got us seated. The place wasn't clean at all for a restaurant, the floors needed to swept and mopped, as my feet were sticking to the floor, and the tables didn't get cleaned quickly. There were many dirty tables as we were walking out of the restaurant and those people had left a while ago. I had the Briggs and Co and the Loaded Tater Tots and my friend had the Halfsmoke Lovers Hash - I also had a Peach Mimosa and my friend had one of the cocktails - no complaints with the food or drink. The waitress was okay - it took her awhile to get to us to take our order but our food and drinks came out fairly quickly, but after that we didn't see her much. Overall, I would recommend the food and I like the theme with the names of the dishes and them putting the bills in the movie boxes (albeit the boxes were dirty), and bottomless drinks seemed all day, but don't think I will be back due to the slow service and lack of cleanliness.

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  37. Tony

    Nashville

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall1food3service3ambience1
    Used to love halfsmoke. Don’t plan on coming back after this experience. Went for late night mimosas and didn’t have a great time. Hostesses and waitresses were nice. Employees cussing at each other and customers. Employees letting other customers be disruptive. Food was decent. Drinks were ok. You can find better elsewhere

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  38. tyanns

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall3food5service5ambience5
    I loved the music and the vibe. Only thing the couch and chairs where we ate needs an update. Overall I enjoyed the vibe..

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  39. Sabrina

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Service was slow. We ordered bottomless mimosas and over the span of one hour only got one pitcher even though it was empty. The bloody Mary was watered down, and our waitress never came around to give us water or napkins so we had to continuously ask other people walking by.

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  40. LuisI

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall4food4service1ambience3
    Food good, service bad. Fun and lively. Great for brunch

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FAQs

HalfSmoke does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. HalfSmoke also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 986-2079.

HalfSmoke is rated 3.2 stars by 1204 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for HalfSmoke

651 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Georgia Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    U Street Corridor
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 10:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Paid parking available directly next door at the Howard University hospital lot.
  • Public transit
    Shaw-Howard Metro.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://halfsmoke.com/
  • Phone number
    (202) 986-2079
  • Catering
    For catering information, please email shaw@halfsmoke.com
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Half Smoke can accommodate all your special event needs.
  • Private party contact
    Avery Langster: (202) 986-2079
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