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HalfSmoke, Washington, DC

HalfSmoke

3.4
3.4
1254 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
21:30
Booked 2 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
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

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (202) 986-2079
  • 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: (202) 986-2079
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,254 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.4
3.4 based on recent ratings
  • 3.6Food
  • 3.4Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 3.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
HalfSmoke offers a lively atmosphere perfect for any day of the week, with standout brunch and happy hour specials. Guests rave about the "amazing food" and "delicious drinks." While service can occasionally be slow, the "cool vibe" and festive ambiance make it a memorable experience, leaving visitors eager to return.

1,254 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    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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  2. Ray

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    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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  3. Dionne

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    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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  4. Kenny

    VIP

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good but slow service. Good made yo but for it.

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  5. Shalini

    Portland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and vibe are always great at HalfSmoke. They do add on a 20% tip so just be aware.

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  6. Stephen

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 2 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Awesome spot for food and drinks any day of the week.. The brunch and happy hour specials are amazing!

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  7. Andrew

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 August 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I would not recommend this restaurant. We went on a Saturday evening. The restaurant was almost entirely empty. They were out of ribs, coke, collard greens, and many other items. This may have been a fluke but the food was subpar at best. The servers were all over the place and not well organized. The restaurant environment was really great, they just need to match the service and food to the ambiance.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 July 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    You would have to already be intoxicated or something to enjoy this place in my opinion. 👀

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 June 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The wifi was down and we couldn’t eat there because they only accepted cash

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  10. AnthonyR

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 June 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    While I enjoyed the food and service, the only reason that I didn’t give it a higher rating was because the AC was not working properly. And at times, it felt like it was hotter inside than on the outside.

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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 3.4 stars by 1254 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
21:30
Booked 2 times today

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Google Map for HalfSmoke

651 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Georgia Avenue
  • Area
    U Street Corridor
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 10:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 10:00–00:00 Sun 10:00–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Paid parking available directly next door at the Howard University hospital lot.
  • Public transit
    Shaw-Howard Metro.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • 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, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (202) 986-2079
  • 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: (202) 986-2079
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