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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: 3.8

3.8

1040 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

DateTime

May 26, 2022

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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
Cheerios$4.00
Frosted Flakes$5.00
Cinnamon Toast Crunch$5.00

Sidepieces

Sausage$4.00
Bacon$4.00
Home Fries$5.00
Two Eggs$5.00

Where You At, At?

The Booze

Signature Bloody Mary$8.00
Titos Premium Vodka, tomato juice, horseradish, smoked paprika, tabasco sauce
Bottomless Mimosas$18.00
Champagne, orange juice, triple sec & orange bitters. 90 minute time limit
The Breakfast of Shaw$20.00
Our signature Titos bloody mary... topped sky high with tater tots, french fries, mac n cheese bites, corn dogs, halfsmoke sliders and grilled chicken wings with celery

What 1,040 people are saying

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3.8

3.8 based on recent ratings

3.7Food
3.6Service
4.1Ambience
3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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District of Columbia
Great for Brunch

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OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful experience, highly recommended the crab fries.
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AjaS
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
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.
A
Addison
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Super fabulous lace for bottomless mimosas. I will be coming back :)
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Wesley
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
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.
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SahshaT
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
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!
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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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Karissa
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience5
The food was incredible! Was a bit small for the price but such is DC. We were there shortly after opening and the staff/overall restaurant didn't seem to be up and ready to go. We had to wait a good amount of time for our server each time. She got everything right but wasn't the most friendly/personable person and none of the other servers seemed to be either. The dress code for the staff seemed to be a bit lax in my opinion with many of them having on hoodies and a couple were wearing sweat pants. For the price and the ambiance, I would expect a bit more. Overall a pretty good experience.
RW
RitaW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved it, the music the drinks my waiter was so nice! I got drunk and he made sure I was okay and my bill was handled.
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Overrated. Gross. Service is horrible. Biggest regret was spending a dime here.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall2food1service1ambience1
It was no one at the door to greet you we stood at the door for about 10 before I had to stop someone who walked by and ask for a table. I hadn’t been before didn’t know the music was so loud. We didn’t stay went to a different restaurant
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rashaneW
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
Its was ok I didn't like the couch cause it's to low for the table. The waitress Maya was cool. The drinks were good and strong. The food was ok,, some items need a little help. Half smoke isn't a bad place to go to I just think it's overrated.
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Mariah
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience3
Food was good but not filling I left hungry and the mimosas were basically juice. Service was great but this place has really gone down hill.
JW
JayW
Atlanta
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall3food5service2ambience1
The food was great. The service was very slow. We waited 20 minutes before a server came. Then another 30 after our appetizer and we had to flag the server down to order food. The music was fun but was so loud everyone at our table had to scream. If you’re hungry or if you actually want to talk to the people you’re with, this isn’t the place. But if you’re looking for somewhere to pre-game before a night out, this might be the place.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
The ambiance of the restaurant was beautiful. It was a little too noisy and hard to hear each other. The seating was spaced tight. The food was good but the portions were small. Would definitely go back our server Madison was amazing.
LF
LestheFresh
Washington DC
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Food great. Music great. No complaints ❤️
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall2food1service2ambience1
Poor service and food was disgusting. Alcohol was room temp. Do not recommend
HY
HoneyY
Washington DC
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience3
Ok. So my very first visit and would possibly be my last however I did not get to order anything from the Brunch Menu so I cant really speak on that. I made a reservation, was not seated until about 30 mins. It was a Sunday. Very crowded but its a popular place. The all day Menu food was cool. The brussel sprouts were amazing. The quantity is rather small. The Mimosa was ok. The atmosphere is lit but chilled at the same time. The waiter barely waited. The price was a big surprising for what we got, but hey its DC right? Any who my overall experience from 1-10 is a 5.
SJ
SelenaJ
Washington DC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
mostly for a younger crowd. the server was very unattentive
LG
LillianG
Los Angeles
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience1
Not a great experience. Music was too loud. Our server was good, but everyone else was just standing around. Food was meh.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was literally PERFECT! Great food, prices, & vibes!
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Richard
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went on a Sunday morning for the bottomless mimosas but the food was amazing as well. Almost everyone at the table had something they enjoyed. The “oh so fancy” could have used about a 1/4 more meat to be worth it but still good. Someone else said they’d pass on the “woke up like this” next time, it wasn’t bad but it wasn’t hitting like everything else. Overall, great vibe & the service was amazing. Great experience and we’ll be back.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server Derek was great! He took great care of us.
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Telaya
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Was my first time and it was amazing!!! Vibe was beyond amazing!!!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall2food1service4ambience4
Food was cold before it even hit the table and we ended up sending it back and going somewhere else. Our server was nice and staff was nice. Liked the overall concept.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall3food2service2ambience3
Server got everyone’s order wrong; didn’t check on us throughout our stay
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall2food4service1ambience5
Reservations were made for 2pm. We arrived at 1:55pm and didn’t get seated until 3:20. The waiter was great but it took a while for food to come and the mimosas were not being refilled in a timely fashion. After eating, we were drinking because we paid for bottomless mimosas. About 20 minutes later, we were told we had to leave because the next reservation had arrived. The overall experience was not that great but they have potential to get better and I would suggest it.
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Tylah
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
We were seated promptly at the start of our reservation time, our server was attentive, the food actually came out before the mimosas, and our server made sure our carafe was never empty. I'll be coming back next week with my friends!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall2food3service2ambience2
Went for an early brunch and the music was ridiculously loud. The bass was vibrating through the restaurant. We could hardly hear each other. We asked them to turn it down twice and there seemed to be no change. Our server was nice, but not very attentive. Hot water for tea came out cold. We found out 30 minutes into our meal that the pancakes we ordered were not available. Someone’s grits came out about 25 minutes after the other food. Not really big problems, but taken together made the meal not so enjoyable. When we couldn’t find our server, we flagged down the host to help us. She was pretty dismissive. I understand that the restaurant was starting to get busy and she had duties at the front door, but her response to us came across as pretty rude. The food was just okay. French toast was probably the best thing we ordered. All the rest was just okay. I really want to support, but honestly, I’m not sure I would go back here in the future.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Birthday brunch
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall3food5service1ambience3
The food was great but the waiters/waitresses were terrible. They left my group to go EAT PIZZA and we barely saw airy waiter but had to pay $64 in gratuity. Overall terrible experience with customer service. Only thing that made it semi fun was the games and having friends there for my boyfriends 24 birthday
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had a amazing experience @ HalfSmoke Florida Ave location . The restaurant had Board games , great food, & great music.10/10 recommend.
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SekouV
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good drinks and food. Our waitress Kim was very attentive and responsive.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service was excellent. The brunch and DJ were on point. I would highly recommend this place for the all day brunch. It did not disappoint.

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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 3.8 stars by 1040 OpenTable diners.

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