Smoke and Mirrors - DC

Name: Smoke and Mirrors - DC
Address: 867 New Jersey Ave SE, Washington, DC, United States, 20003
Telephone: (202) 984-2474
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (933)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

867 New Jersey Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Great for creative cocktails
Great for scenic views

Welcome to Smoke & Mirrors! We are a casual elegant social experience serving tapas style dishes envisioned to be shared. Our cocktail program features original craft recipes and modern twists on classics. Join us for a beautiful sunset view of our Nation's Capitol. We strongly encourage reservations as our walk-in space is limited as we operate on a two-hour table limit for reservations. Parties over 10 people will require a minimum food and beverage spend.

*Outside reservations go live on March 27th and requests are on a first come first serve and not guaranteed. Last seating is at 9 o'clock. After 9:15pm, we move to open seating with bar service. For parties of 11 or more, please visit the Private event section!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 984-2474
Website
http://www.smokeandmirrorsrooftop.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jeremy Sherman
Catering
We offer partial buyouts and full buyouts, please see our website for more information
Private party facilities
Table bookings from 11 to 20 guests
Private party contact
Smoke and Mirrors Team: (202) 984-2474

Location
867 New Jersey Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
Neighborhood
Navy Yard
Cross street
On the rooftop of the AC Hotel Navy Yard
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Capital South Station Metro
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 933 people are saying

Smoke and Mirrors - DC reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.1Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

District of Columbia
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Smoke and Mirrors in DC offers "amazing views" of the Capitol, a vibrant rooftop ambiance, and delicious cocktails. Diners praise the "wonderful vibe" and "fantastic service," especially from attentive staff like Justice and Tyler. While some dishes and service can be inconsistent, the overall experience is memorable and worth revisiting.

933 Reviews

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Jebeh VIP
Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We frequently visit for Happy Hour with friends. Justice, our server, was fantastic!
Smoke and Mirrors - DCResponded today
Dear Jebeh, Welcome back! I'm glad that Justice's service and recommendations did not disappoint. I will surely share your compliments. We appreciate your patronage and look forward to your return! Best, Restaurant Management
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Alex
London1 review
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Overall it was ok. Had booked based on view of the Capitol building. Hadn't realised it was next to 6 lane highway. Quite noisy if outside and plagued by flies. Would was nice enough, but we cut it short and went elsewhere for dessert as flies annoying. You could eat inside of course, but then the view not as good.
Smoke and Mirrors - DCResponded 2 days ago
Dear Alex, Thank you for visiting. We are happy to hear that you had a good overall experience and enjoyed our food, but we apologize for your disappointment with the views. Most of our guests find this area enjoyable, so we regret that we couldn't meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback and hope to have the chance to serve you again for a perfect meal. Best, Restaurant Management
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Dudley
New Mexico14 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Primarily a small dish restaurant, items were good to fair, service was average.. views were outstanding.. overall a "light" 4
Smoke and Mirrors - DCResponded 3 days ago
Dear Dudley, Thank you for visiting us. I'm glad to hear you enjoyed our beautiful views. However, I apologize that our food and service were only okay. We value your feedback and will consider it as we work to improve our restaurant. Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review, and we would love to host you again soon for a flawless meal. Best, Restaurant Management
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ina
Washington, D.C. Area7 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant is beautiful. The ambience was a delight. Friendly and attentive servers. The rooftop was large and comfortable. Great drinks! Great food! Great experience! Planning my next visit.
Smoke and Mirrors - DCResponded 5 days ago
Dear ina, We are passionate about delivering an exceptional experience to our valued customers. Your positive review is a source of immense joy for us, and we are honored to have had the opportunity to serve you. We eagerly anticipate welcoming you back soon. Thank you! Best, Restaurant Management
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Hope
Virginia8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, drinks, ambiance was a total vibe. The rooftop in the evening was so beautiful with the capital in the background.
Smoke and Mirrors - DCResponded on June 22, 2025
Dear Hope, It appears that every part of your experience was delightful! We appreciate you choosing to dine with us and for sharing your fantastic review. Your feedback is incredibly valuable, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, Restaurant Management
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Courtney
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
4.0
Dined on June 17, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Justice and Moni(sp?) were an amazing hostess and server combination. They ensured my guests were well cared for and we had a great outing. In addition, the food was delicious across the board. We will certainly return.
Smoke and Mirrors - DCResponded on June 18, 2025
Dear Courtney, This is what we strive for! It is lovely to hear that every aspect of your visit was pleasant. I am so glad you enjoyed our service, food, and atmosphere. I will share your comments with Justice and Moni! Come see us again soon! Best, Restaurant Management
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Evita
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff are amazing decor and view is lovely. Dj during brunch was good. Food came out cold
Smoke and Mirrors - DCResponded on June 17, 2025
Dear Evita, I'm very happy to hear you enjoyed our hospitable staff and incredible views. Thank you for your kind words. I do apologize that your meal did not exceed your expectations. Our staff prioritizes pleasant service for every patron. We would love to serve you again soon! Best, Restaurant Management
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Makai
Baltimore / Maryland1 review
1.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
This experience was terrible. Server took entirely too long to come back to our table multiple times. When we first walked in, they were playing YMCA which did not fit the vibe in my opinion. The server was not friendly, and seemed to not care about her job at all. She was disjointed. This is not worth the price nor time, save both.
Smoke and Mirrors - DCResponded on June 15, 2025
Dear Makai, I genuinely regret that your dining experience with us was not enjoyable. It's important to us that every guest leaves satisfied, so I apologize for not meeting your expectations. We sincerely hope for the opportunity to provide you with a better experience in the future. Thank you for choosing to dine with us. Sincerely, Restaurant Management
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Heather
London2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
LOVED my miso salmon. My husband hated his chicken tacos. Service was outstanding. Cocktails were delicious and packed a punch. Chairs were too low for our table, so we felt like little kids with the table up too high. Made for uncomfortable seating. Views were good - I think if it hadn't been storming and we'd been outdoors the view would have been much better. Not much of a view from inside at all. Looking forward to going back on a clear night and eating outdoors this time (not the tacos)!
Smoke and Mirrors - DCResponded on June 15, 2025
Dear Heather, We love hearing patrons say that they would join us again! Thank you for your feedback and for giving us some areas of improvement. We strive to be the best restaurant in the area, and our customers help us achieve that goal by sharing their thoughts about our establishment. Please find a reason to visit again soon. Best, Restaurant Management
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Rodrigo
Fort Lauderdale2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food and view are amazing, and the prices are reasonable. I highly recommend this place and would definitely be back.
Smoke and Mirrors - DCResponded on June 10, 2025
Dear Rodrigo, This is what we strive for! It is excellent to hear that you enjoyed our food, views, and value. Thank you so much for your feedback and support. Your intention to return means the world to us, and we can't wait to see you again soon! Best, Restaurant Management
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FAQs

Smoke and Mirrors - DC is rated 4.3 stars by 933 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

867 New Jersey Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003

Additional information

Cross street
On the rooftop of the AC Hotel Navy Yard
Neighborhood
Navy Yard
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Capital South Station Metro
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jeremy Sherman
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.smokeandmirrorsrooftop.com/
Phone number
(202) 984-2474
Catering
We offer partial buyouts and full buyouts, please see our website for more information
Private party facilities
Table bookings from 11 to 20 guests
Private party contact
Smoke and Mirrors Team: (202) 984-2474

Smoke and Mirrors - DC

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Private dining