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HalfSmoke

Name: HalfSmoke
Address: 651 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20001
Telephone: (202) 986-2079
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 3.9

3.9

1069 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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 7, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 66 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 9:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 am–2:00 am Sun 9:00 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: (855) 887-9584

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

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Vibe

Fruity Pebbles$4.00
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Sidepieces

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The Booze

Signature Bloody Mary$8.00
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What 1,069 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.9

3.9 based on recent ratings

3.9Food
3.8Service
4.1Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

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District of Columbia
Great for Brunch

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AlannaS
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love it. Would definitely go back with friends. Such a great setting and nice music as well. Love the seating set up and the relaxing vibes.
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OpenTable Diner
Richmond
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’ve been to this place several times. Love the music and the food is delicious especially the crab fries!
K
Kiki
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
The food would good. This was my first time going and I would say we all enjoyed our selves. My waiter was very cool!
MB
MeganB
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server was incredibly kind, attentive, and fun! The food was served insanely fast and was clearly freshly cooked. It was loud inside but it is what I expected for a lively bottomless mimosa brunch on a Saturday in DC!
KD
KendraD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Derek was a great server! He made my birthday extra special. Food was great as well. Definitely will come back !!
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OpenTable Diner
St. Louis
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience5
It was fun! The food was good but the Butter me Up sandwiches are really where it’s at! The bottomless mimosa options and music make it a great vibe.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall1food1service3ambience2
The food was terrible
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Super great but very loud. Love the food and drinks, will be back 10/10
E
Eaty
Washington DC
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience2
Loud raunchy videos even in the middle of the day. Waitstaff are nice but not knowledgeable. Ruined birthday surprise by bringing out the cake with appetizers. Waiter really tried to make up for the faux pas.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 4, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience5
Servers and space was nice. Food was mediocre
SG
ShoeGirlz
Washington DC
27 reviews
vip
2.0
27 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience3
The food wasn’t good, not sure if they was having a bad day in the kitchen.
PH
PhillipH
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall1food1service3ambience1
The atmosphere was trash. People were mashed up together with no proper Covid measures. The waiters are too close to people.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall3food5service2ambience5
The music was hard to hear through out the entire restaurant, but I always enjoy myself when I go here.
CS
CarlosS
Richmond
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My friends and I had a great time at Half Smoke today. Jake was an awesome server and was very attentive to our needs. The pice for the experience was great. The music was banging and the vibes were great!
PV
PatriceV
Washington DC
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Kicked off my birthday weekend with brunch at this spot! Food was good, mimosas were on point! Had a great time, loved the vibe!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall2food2service1ambience1
The service was not the best. We had a server that didn’t really pay attention to what we needed. After ordering our food and receiving it, he never stopped by to check back on us and our order was wrong. Once we got his attention and asked for the correction, it took about 20 minutes to get a side of potatoes. That was not the primary issue, the issue was the server having an attitude about it. We were largely unattended too, it was extremely loud and boisterous and we left with a headache! If you want to go to a club to get some food, this is your place. This is not what I would consider to be a restaurant.
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Tami
Baltimore
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
I made my reservation and put in my credit card info (as required in order to make the reservation) and upon arrival, was advised the kitchen was closed. No patrons were even in the restaurant. Why allow reservations for a restaurant with a closed kitchen?
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Visiting from Philly, I had a great experience at Half Smoke! The bottomless happy hour menu was great!
WM
WilliamM
Washington DC
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience2
Small portions, fatty chicken, unclean bathrooms. Hopefully just an off night for them.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall3food2service2ambience3
Overall was just okay- food was sort of decent once you get a few bottomless drinks in your system. Service was kinda of sub par but it was busy inside the place so I wouldn’t completely hold that against them. The price for bottomless brunch was a little pricey for the quality.
B
Brii
Washington DC
7 reviews
1.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience5
Poor service, mediocre food. Waited an hour just to get water. 20 minutes later our first drink came out. 15 minutes later the rest of us finally got our drinks. The crab cake brunch meal was not filling and consisted mainly of arugula. I shouldn't have got a crab cake at a half smoke spot but... it was on the menu. I wont be back, they had plenty of servers and it should never take an hour + for brunch food and water.
K
Kakoden
Washington DC
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience3
We saw pictures of the food and location and thought this might be a good choice to go to; while our server did the best that she could (she appeared to be the only one truly working and even gave us a discount due to wait times and other issues with our order), our meals were lukewarm and cold. If we do go to this restaurant again, we would likely only come for the bottomless happy hour and other drink offerings.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
The music was really loud to the point we could not hear the waitress. We were not offered drinks, we had to ask and on top of that the food was cold, the waitress had an attitude when I told her the food was cold. Our table was skipped so many times. Overall terrible customer service. Will not be coming here again or recommending.
MR
MRich
Washington DC
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
It was a light evening so not a ton of people. Service was somewhat slow but Food was pretty good. I would definitely go back.
JH
JoeyH
Argentina
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Being my first time, everything was awesome. I will definitely be coming back
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OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful experience, highly recommended the crab fries.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
The hosts were awesome! They were courteous and handled the wait with ease.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
6 reviews
1.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall1food2service3ambience2
Birthday breakfast wouldn’t go back
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AjaS
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Consistently good food! We love the atmosphere. It’s a vibe. But, it is loud and lively so if you’re looking for chill it’s probably to the spot for you. Jake at the bar was great and made amazing drinks! We will definitely be back again soon.
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Addison
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Super fabulous lace for bottomless mimosas. I will be coming back :)
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Wesley
Washington DC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall2food1service2ambience2
When we first arrived, the staff was looking around like they had no room for our reserved table. We were squeezed between two other parties . There was no water or menu on the table we were provided to sit at. The glasses provided to us were not pleasing to the eye as there were scratch marks all over my glass but the glass did appear clean. The music was so loud that it made it difficult to hear the waitress when she did come by which wasn't often. I had to ask waitress for water. The waitress asked if we would like to order , after she came back from bringing the water but we had no menu. The waitress grabs a menu from the table next two us then leaves again before waiting for us to order. While we browse the menu, the young lady sitting next to us at her table says there's hair in her grits. She said it loud enough to hear because again, the music was beyond loud. Me and my friend I was there with decided to leave and go to another establishment to eat and we had a wonderful time there. I do not believe I will be returning back to Half Smoke. I traveled from Newport News, Va to see how their food taste and did not get good enough service to even order anything to eat...I barely was able to get water.
ST
SahshaT
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience4
You get what you pay for. Service is spread thin. Chill place is you’re patient .
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience4
The service was not the best. We ordered an app 3 times and the waiter never brought it out. They don’t write the order down which could be some d the issue. They seemed to have friends dining and giving them more drinks food etc. i was disappointed how bad the service was.
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Tiera
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience3
Food wasn’t good, drinks were okay. I loved the music.
J
Justin
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall2food4service1ambience2
Was seated on a couch so low to the ground I was basically on the floor. We had a party of 5 and only 4 were there but did not receive any service (not even water) for a full 10 minutes after we sat down. I wish I had a better experience here.
SG
StephanieG
New Orleans
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience3
Visiting from down south. First meal I had that was taste worthy! Well seasoned and delicious. Need better service tho. Waited a while before anyone came to the table but the food made up for it
LC
LoveChild201
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food3service2ambience5
Great vibe. But customer service could be much better!
n
nisheeraj
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food3service2ambience5
The atmosphere was definitely a winner, they had a photo booth and board games available to play which added a nice touch. music was on point with what is popular today. The service definitely was poor we chucked it up to it was a holiday (Mothers day) and it was very busy but we didn’t expect the best but at least check in every 10-15 mins, we had to wave her down a lot. The food was good, my steak could have been cooked better but it was still pretty tasty. The drinks were very delicious but not very strong for The price. Overall it’s a must try you may have a better experience but we still enjoyed ourselves
JQ
JaeQ
Washington DC
4 reviews
vip
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall2food1service1ambience3
Food was overpriced to not include any sides. Service could use some improvement, but I understand it was a busy Sunday afternoon.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Everything was amazing really enjoyed the vibe of halfsmoke recommend for everyone 10/10. Definitely going back there!

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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 3.9 stars by 1069 OpenTable diners.