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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 31, 2018

   overall1food1service1ambience1

   Restaurant was closed for renovations, nowhere on the app did it tell us that. Me and my wife were planning on going there for our anniversary and ended up having to scramble to find a restaurant that had an open table. Terrible experience with the app and the restaurant

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   Pete

   New York Area

   7 reviews

   vip
   1.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on March 30, 2018

   overall1food1service1ambience1

   Open Table allowed me to make a reservation. When I got to the restaurant, there was a sign that said “Temporary Closed”.. we should not be able to reserve a table for a place that’s closed. We’re from out of town.

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   Hypata

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 24, 2018

   overall5food4service4ambience4

   Really enjoyed listening to Uncle Jessie—really great band❤️🎶

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Baltimore

   14 reviews

   3.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on February 17, 2018

   overall3food4service3ambience2

   Food was fantastic. The brisket is tender and delicious. The assortment of sauces is great. The service wasn’t that great. Our meal came out long before our appetizer.

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   Sanmansgrl

   Washington DC

   39 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   39 reviews

   Dined on February 3, 2018

   overall3food3service3ambience3

   Food was mediocre at best. Our server was polite enough but The food wouldn’t warrant a return trip.

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 13, 2018

   overall4food1service5ambience3

   The service was great, but the food was like chewing ice. The food was cold and when something was said nothi g was done about it. We probably won't be back

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Yosemite

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on January 4, 2018

   overall3food3service5ambience3

   We went on the coldest week night of the year. And it was cold inside and no live music, only in weekends. That being said, the meat portions were huge. Barbecue was very good! Our waitress was lovely and we aren't low maintenance. I would like to try again in the Spring in a weekend.

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Philadelphia

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on December 31, 2017

   overall4food4service3ambience3

   The brisket was really good. The pulled pork was a little drier than expected but the smokehouse sauce made it good.

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   slue22

   New York Area

   22 reviews

   3.0

   22 reviews

   Dined on December 23, 2017

   overall3food3service5ambience3

   Food was good. Was expecting more choices. Would have liked pulled chicken to be available and not just half a chicken. Not much options for children which was difficult.

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2017

    overall3food5service1ambience5

    We had a 6:15 reservation. At 7:05, I finally got my beverage (after waiting almost 20 minutes for the waitress to even come over despite the place being almost dead). Worst yet, it came WITH mine and my kids food, so I didn't have any time to enjoy it or our app (which also came the same time), but all this about 15 minutes before the rest of our party got their food. I informed the manager because it was beyond ridiculous and became the center point of our dinner conversation. The manager comped some of our food and we ended up just letting our kids run free on the dance floor (it's a pretty open feel so that's why we thought it'd be a good place with kids). The food was excellent though and it's a great place for live music, but the service has always been really slow.

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    DebbieG

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    We went for brunch on Sunday. Service was great with live music playing. Delicious variety of food, excellent brisket. Look forward to going back and trying some of the other meats and menu items.

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    MeMe

    Des Moines

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great BBQ and lively party feel. You can pick as much food or as little food as you like.

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    Jinabina

    Washington DC

    22 reviews

    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2017

    overall3food2service5ambience4

    The rustic decor was unexpected. Picnic tables in the area we sat. A fun and festive casual atmosphere with cafeteria style . Our waiter Damon was professional and attentive. The meats were excellent! The sides were passable. A visually nice selection of comfort foods. Flavors sid not measure up to the presentation. The collard greens were overly peppery for my taste. Nice selection of beers...only 4 house wines. That being said, I would go there again with different expectations.

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14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    I guess we really didn't need a reservation. When we arrived the place was pretty much empty. So the noise level was way down. Guessing folks stayed home to watch the games vs coming to the restaurant to watch. My food was excellent and harty. It's a bit far for us to come but we were our way home and came through Leesburg so we decided to stop in. Fox5 did a Zip Trip there and I was anxious to try the place out.

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    Krid3000

    Washington DC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2017

    overall2food2service3ambience2

    The food was just ok and very overpriced. The place was mostly empty on a Saturday night and we won't be back.

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    kjd5966

    Washington DC

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2017

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Good food in a casual setting. Smoked meats available at per pound prices making it easy to control portion and cost. Great live band the night we were there. They had to stop playing @ 10:30. I assume it was due to noise ordinance in the town. That is too bad because they didn't go on until 9:00. That was a disappointment plus to fact that we had to move out of the back dining room area around 9:30 and had to sit in the bar area. Didn't understand that.

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    brenda

    Washington DC

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    it was a fluke that we stopped here. My husband & I were out for a "Sunday drive", & just picked a place, out of the blue. It was yummy! The brisket was moist, tasty, & the mac & cheese . . . mmmm! Husband had the ribs, & said there were great! He wasn't impressed with the baked beans or deviled eggs, but the cornbread was amazing! Can't wait to return!!

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    NYCdine

    Washington DC

    143 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    143 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2017

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Our first time here ... what a fun place! Everyone sooo friendly and food yummy. We'll be back!

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    HaleyGirl

    Washington DC

    21 reviews

    2.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2017

    overall2food1service4ambience3

    Very disappointing. All of the meats were cold. Brisket and chicken were dry. Pulled pork and spare ribs were tough and fatty. Manager responded appropriately and was very apologetic for the sub-par meal.

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20. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2017

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    The Father's Day Brunch was AWESOME! What a great deal and lots of fun! Thanks, Smokehouse Live, for helping celebrate dads by BBQ'ing lots of meat and fixings!!

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    Michael

    Washington DC

    22 reviews

    2.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2017

    overall2food3service1ambience1

    You'll have to work too hard and pay too much for a mediocre meal that you'll eat on a bench amid lots of screaming kids at this high concept, low experience bbq joint. There are lots of better options.

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22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 8, 2017

    overall2food3service2ambience2

    For BBQ the select was good a little complex, but the taste. The sides are average, I have had better. The Meat wide selection some what complex form for order, but I can deal. I may give it a second try, but at this time fair to average.

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2017

    overall2food2service4ambience3

    Honestly the brunch was overrated. The BBQ was subpar at best and the rest of the food on the buffet reminded me of a hotel continental breakfast.

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2017

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    BBQ was good but the venue (including service) were even better!

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    JackieR

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Went for Mother's Day. The buffet brunch was excellent!

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    kjo364

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Mother's Day Brunch was fantastic! The selection of food was incredible and the price was just right. We will definitely do brunch there again!

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    TanyaK

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2017

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Great service and value on Easter brunch! My favorite was the seafood and rice! Live music was awesome!

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    MarthaB

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2017

    overall4food4service3ambience5

    Great venue with lots of spaces to explore. Band was great, service a little sporadic, food good. Not too many people the night we went but can see this becoming a real hot spot.

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 2, 2017

    overall2food2service2ambience3

    This is my fourth visit. First time was fantastic each time since it has gone downhill. Sunday the food was good but, not hot. It was like having warmed leftovers that weren't that warm. Without a chef on duty the servers don't know what to do to maintain food quality and service. Very disappointed. I don't think I'll return for a fifth visit.

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Great offering again and getting consistently better ... we will be back soon ...

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    KatieW

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2017

    overall3food4service3ambience3

    Restaurant ran out of cornbread and pork belly but waitress did not offer a substitute or adjust price. Waitress not real friendly.

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    West Virginia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2017

    overall3food1service2ambience4

    Delta spur was playing. They ran out of several of the meats and none came to our table for at least 30 minutes. We had to go to the bar to get drinks none came to get any orders

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    Sammom

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2017

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Had a great time drinking beer and listening to live music. Two bars one, in with the live music and another separate. Good for meeting friends and hanging out.

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    casmco444

    Washington DC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2017

    overall2food2service1ambience5

    We had high expectations based on the appearance of the venue, the live music and the menu as seen on-line. I don't know if this was an "off" evening but our party was extremely disappointed in the lack of attentive service. Each of the employees with whom we interacted was very friendly and accommodating. However, getting anyone's attention was a problem. From the start, there was no clear indication of who was assigned to our table, we had to go to the bar several times to order drink refills and could have easily walked out without paying given that we tried for about 15 minutes to get someone's attention to bring us our check. Given that the restaurant was not busy (perhaps 4 tables of 4 and 6 people at the bar), our party had a heated discussion around how much longer this place will remain in business...bets are that they can't last with this level of service for more than 3 months. Too bad ...as the potential is huge...execution is sub-par.

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35. WD

    WashDC

    Washington DC

    61 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2017

    overall2food2service2ambience3

    I had high expectations based on the review in Thrillist. The food was okay. The way the process works should be explained when you sitdown. Server will bring you drinks and appetizers but if you want anything from the market you have to get it yourself. Sauces were lackluster. The "spicy" sauce had no spice whatsoever.

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    Biol2000

    Washington DC

    24 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2017

    overall1food2service1ambience1

    Huge empty place - no live music - the food was overpriced and not that good. The waitstaff were too busy joking around with each other to wait on the few customers that were there. Very disappointing.

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37. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2017

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    This was single handedly the worst dining experience I've had in a decade. I have the privilege of dining at very good venues all over this country and Smokehouse is a neighborhood establishment that I will never go back to or recommend - staff was rude and didn't know what was on the menu - in fact the pulled pork sandwich was menu'd with cole slaw and cole slaw was not available at 2pm. The waitress actually stated the only menu item they had was macaroni and cheese. The party tried to order an item with chili but we were told there was no chili available. Service was rude, slow and management was unavailable. Our party graciously paid our bar tab and left without ordering food. I recommend staying away from this establishment in total. Its a terrible experience.

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38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2017

    overall1food1service1ambience2

    We arrived at 8pm and were seated. Our orders were taken at 8:30 at which point we were informed they had run out of food and only had brisket left. It was very disappointing that the staff sat us knowing they had no food. When we spoke to the manager he shrugged it off and just said it was a busy night. The service was horrible and can't comment on the food as they had none!

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39. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2017

    overall2food1service1ambience3

    We had a reservation, were told to arrive at 7:15 so that they could guarantee a seat for us in the live music area. After being seated, it took the wait staff 1 hour to take our order and then update us that they ran out of food and couldn't fill our order. It wasn't recommended to us that if we wanted to have dinner we should order it prior to 7:30 although we were given the opportunity to eat in the dining room. Lots of people around us did get their food. Apparently running out of food is a regular occurrence but we were not warned of that when we called and indicated this was our first time dining here. The waitress brought our bill for the drinks and when we asked to speak with a manager they covered our bill and we went to dinner elsewhere but it was 9pm by that point. Overall a cool place but don't expect to eat on less you get there early and eat in the dining room.

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    Luvseafood

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2017

    overall2food2service2ambience3

    They ran out of food before 8:30 PM on a Saturday night. Pretty disappointed.

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