Smoke and Mirrors - DC

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

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   Taylor

   Atlantic City2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   The inside area where you check in was extremely loud so that was a tad annoying to begin with. I checked in and waited for my table for at least 10 mins even though others were being sat. I felt like I was just in the way and my party had no where to stand/ sit. The waiter had a stench and he was a little curt. Over all it was very nice once we got to our table and settled in. pretty view, the food was great and the ambience was enjoyable. 8/10 Birthday dinner.
   

   Smoke and Mirrors - DCResponded 4 days ago

   Dear Taylor, Thank you for visiting us. I am very glad to hear you enjoyed our food and ambiance. However, I am very sorry for any service lapses you experienced. Hospitality is our top priority, so I regret to hear that we were unable to provide you with the service you deserve. We would love to host you again soon! Sincerely, Restaurant Management
   

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   Gene

   Orlando8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely view of the Capitol as the sun set. We had shrimp and beef tacos and pretzel bites. Everything was delicious!
   

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   Sue

   New York City5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The restaurant opened at 5pm. We got there early and the waitstaff let us sit on the patio. The view of the capital building was spectacular. There is noise from the highway nearby but it didn’t affect the atmosphere too much. The drinks and food were amazing. We had the crab and artichoke dip. Honestly, it was the best I have had in a long time. Our meal was great but the desserts-wow so yummy!!
   

   Smoke and Mirrors - DCResponded on April 21, 2025

   Dear Sue, It sounds like every aspect of your visit was lovely! Thank you for dining with us and taking the time to write your stellar review. Your comments are greatly appreciated and we hope to see you again soon! Best, Restaurant Management
   

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   Jeff

   Los Angeles6 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   We had a great server and nice view. The food was good for a lite bite. The noise level was very high which made conversations difficult. We arrived about 845 pm, the place was busy but the hosts reported that it would thin out a bit soon, which it did making it more pleasant. They must be short staffed because the patio was very messy. As people filtered out, no one was cleaning up the seating area.
   

   Smoke and Mirrors - DCResponded on April 21, 2025

   Dear Jeff, 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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   Hannah

   Minneapolis2 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   We arrived early, had a couple of drinks in the patio. They were tasty and the view is beautiful! We went back to reception to be seated for our reservation 5 minutes early. They sat us, we waited for 20 minutes to get a server, even asking a passing employee to please see about our server, but we finally just left and went elsewhere. Maybe understaffed. Who knows. But bad service.
   

   Smoke and Mirrors - DCResponded on April 21, 2025

   Dear Hannah, Thank you for your review. I am so sorry to hear about this unpleasant visit. We apologize sincerely for the service lapses you experienced. I will be sure to address this matter with our team, and we hope you will consider a return visit. Sincerely, Restaurant Management
   

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   Savon

   Washington DC2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was amazing. View and drinks sold it. Always has a crowd of beautiful people
   

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   Smoke and Mirrors - DCResponded 7 days ago

   Dear Savon, Thank you for taking the time to leave us this fantastic review. We are thrilled to hear that our beautiful views and delicious drinks helped make for a great experience. It was a pleasure to host you, and we hope to welcome you back again soon. Best, Restaurant Management
   

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   Tom

   Washington DC1 review

   1.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Very pretentious crowd and vibe. Overpriced drinks, paying for the view. Would never go back.
   

   Smoke and Mirrors - DCResponded on April 20, 2025

   Dear Tom, 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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   Josh

   Charlotte35 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 13, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Solid spot in navy yard. Jerk shrimp tacos were delicious and quite spicy which is what we were looking for
   

   Smoke and Mirrors - DCResponded on April 15, 2025

   Dear Josh, Your recommendations are certainly enticing! Thank you for taking the time to visit us and share your feedback on your meal. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience. It was truly a pleasure to host you, and we would be privileged to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future. Best, Restaurant Management
   

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   Lita

   Unspecified1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   It was a party that was there . They were very loud to the point I couldn’t hear the waiter & or my friend I was out with .
   

   Smoke and Mirrors - DCResponded on April 15, 2025

   Dear Lita, Thank you for visiting us. We are glad you enjoyed your visit overall. I am very sorry for the inconsiderate guests you experienced. We totally understand your frustration and share it. We would love to host you again soon for a top-notch meal! Best, Restaurant Management
   

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    Kyesha

    New York City20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5

    I had a generally positive experience and appreciated the ambiance and offerings. However, during my visit, there was a group taking numerous photos and it felt like I was at their party, which made it challenging for us to fully enjoy the space or take our own pictures. Their presence was quite distracting and unfortunately took away from the overall experience.
    

    Smoke and Mirrors - DCResponded on April 7, 2025

    Dear Kyesha, Thank you so much for taking the time to review your experience with us. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with us overall. However, I sincerely apologize for the inconsiderate guests around you. We totally understand your frustration and share it. We would be thrilled to host you again in the future for a top-notch visit! Best, Restaurant Management
    

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