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HalfSmoke, Washington, DC

HalfSmoke

4.4
4.4
1261 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
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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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 10:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 10:00–00:00 Sun 10:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Paid parking available directly next door at the Howard University hospital lot.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

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What 1,261 people are saying

HalfSmoke 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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
HalfSmoke offers a lively brunch atmosphere with "delicious food" and "amazing mimosas." Many guests praise the "phenomenal service" from servers like Kennedy and Aisha. The ambiance is vibrant, ideal for groups. While some service delays and reservation issues occur, the fun vibe and creative menu options make it a "great experience."

1,261 Reviews
  1. Pedro

    Washington DC1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Phone number doesn’t work!!!! Trying to cancel my reservation the WHOLE DAY and no response

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  2. Vincent

    Baltimore1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great experience! The service was great and the food was delicious

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  3. JEFF

    Atlanta4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As a DC native, I grew up on half smokes at cookouts, so this restaurant is a fav of mine. The food is excellent, the space has a comfortable vibe, and the service is always friendly. The sandwiches seem a little smaller than a couple years ago but always tasty and well crafted.

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  4. Jordan VIP

    Poconos9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 13 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    While the food has definitely improved, the service still leaves a lot to be desired. The main issue was in the communication between our party & the server. Someone ordered the 'blacker the berry' cocktail; our server brought out a clearly not berry drink & tried to tell us that it was what we ordered. Another person ordered a gin & tonic; our server brought a tequila & tonic. Additionally, the restaurant had maybe one other large group & a few people seated at the bar, but the service was very slow.

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  5. Jeanelle

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience for our party of 4. Our waitress, Esther was very sweet and accommodating even making substitutions when the menu said “no substitutions”. There a was a hiccup with one of the orders. The manager made it right immediately, without us even asking. We had a great time!

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  6. Antonio

    Washington DC5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Stopped in to have dinner and drinks before a show at the Howard Theater. Drinks were decent, food was really good (excellent portions). Ambiance was great, with TV at the bar with a popular sporting event being broadcasted and another TV away from the bar with R&B music. Overall a great experience.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We LOVED it here! The parking was easy. The vibe was cool. The service was quick, cheerful and attentive! The people in the next table celebrated a birthday and the presentation was cute and festive! The food was AMAZING and the drinks were delicious and not watered down. 10/10! Highly recommend! Will absolutely return!

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  8. Ray

    Washington DC1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    They do not open till 11. Why would they allow us to book a reservation at 10 if they don’t open till 11. That speaks volumes about how organized they are

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  9. Tyesha

    Washington DC2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    It took about 30 mins for someone to come take our order. We waited over an hour and never received our food so we cancelled and left.

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  10. Dionne

    San Francisco8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was very good. However, the customer service could've been a little bit better. The woman forgot a couple of items and good thing we got in early because it got busy. Which meant less attention on us, but overall, it was a good experience.

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FAQs

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 4.4 stars by 1261 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for HalfSmoke

651 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 10:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 10:00–00:00 Sun 10:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Paid parking available directly next door at the Howard University hospital lot.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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