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Smoke and Mirrors - DC, Washington, DC

Smoke and Mirrors - DC

4.3
4.3
851 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
20:00
Booked 8 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Lively
  • Great for outdoor dining
Welcome to Smoke & Mirrors! We are a casual elegant social experience serving tapas style dishes envisioned to be shared. Our cocktail program features original craft recipes and modern twists on classics. Join us for a beautiful sunset view of our Nation's Capitol. We strongly encourage reservations as our walk-in space is limited as we operate on a two-hour table limit for reservations*


*Outside reservation requests are first come first serve and not guaranteed. Last seating is at 9 o'clock. After 9:15pm, we move to open seating with bar service. Parties of 12 or more will require a minimum spend.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30–15:00 Dinner Tue–Fri 16:00–00:00 Sat 17:00–00:00 Sun 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (202) 984-2474
  • Website
    http://www.smokeandmirrorsrooftop.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Jeremy Sherman
  • Catering
    We offer partial buyouts and full buyouts, please see our website for more information
  • Private party facilities
    We offer partial buyouts and full buyouts, please see our website for more information
  • Location
    867 New Jersey Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
  • Area
    Navy Yard
  • Cross Street
    On the rooftop of the AC Hotel Navy Yard
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Capital South Station Metro
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 851 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Smoke and Mirrors in DC offers "stunning rooftop views" and a "beautiful atmosphere," perfect for both dining and drinks. While many rave about the "delicious food" and "great cocktails," others note service inconsistencies. Highlights include the Mambo Wings, truffle fries, and a lively ambiance, making it ideal for social gatherings.

851 Reviews

  1. Torrie

    Washington DC

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great! Ambiance was awesome!! Definitely one of my fav places!
    Smoke and Mirrors - DCResponded on 12 November 2024
    Dear Torrie, It’s wonderful to hear you had a quality experience with us. We are so glad that you chose to visit us and review your experience. We are so happy you enjoyed our food and ambiance. It was a pleasure to host you, and we eagerly look forward to your return visit. Best, Restaurant Management

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  2. Derrick

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This is an amazing place for a date night! Loved the mussels especially.
    Smoke and Mirrors - DCResponded on 9 November 2024
    Dear Derrick, Thank you for choosing us for a date night! We are delighted you have enjoyed your dining experiences and look forward to serving you again. Thank you for the kind feedback. Come back again soon for some more excellent mussels! Best, Restaurant Management

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiences and customer service from our waitress-Justice!
    Smoke and Mirrors - DCResponded on 8 November 2024
    Dear Anonymous, We love knowing that you had a great dining experience and look forward to sharing your compliments with Justice. Thank you for your patronage and do visit again! Best, Restaurant Management

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  4. Shannon

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My honest opinion the drinks were good but the food was subpar. Maybe I didn’t order the right thing…… but I did select a few things and it simply tasted like concession stand food at a high school sporting event.
    Smoke and Mirrors - DCResponded on 5 November 2024
    Dear Shannon, Thank you so much for your feedback! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your drinks. I do apologize that you were not overly impressed with our food. We have noted your comments and appreciate them greatly! Come see us again soon for a top-notch visit. Best, Restaurant Management

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  5. Henric

    Washington DC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We ordered drinks and food. After one hour we thought it took a while so we asked, but they didn’t catch the food-part in our order. We asked for white wine and got sparkling… The evening ended up with my wife in the bathroom with deadlock.
    Smoke and Mirrors - DCResponded on 5 November 2024
    Dear Henric, 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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  6. Gary

    Greater Boston

    24 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing view of the city and capital. Great outdoor space. Very good food and service.
    Smoke and Mirrors - DCResponded on 4 November 2024
    Dear Gary, What a lovely review! It is tremendous to hear that every aspect of your visit was pleasant. We are so glad that our ambiance, service, and food combined for a lovely meal. Your feedback means a ton to us, so we thank you for that! Come back and see us again soon! Best, Restaurant Management

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  7. Charles

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every city we visit, we try to find a rooftop restaurant. Smoke & Mirrors was our choice this trip - and WOW, we had a great experience. Beautiful view of the US Capitol building. Great food, outstanding service. It was a cool evening but the multitude of heaters kept us warm. Definitely recommend.
    Smoke and Mirrors - DCResponded on 4 November 2024
    Dear Charles, Thank you for choosing Smoke and Mirrors and for taking the time to write a review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed our culinary offerings, as well as our service. It is awesome that you choose a rooftop restaurant in each city! Our establishment aims to provide a truly unique experience, and we are thrilled that we were able to exceed your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Best, Restaurant Management

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  8. Mizzizmj

    Washington DC

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 31 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrating our wedding anniversary, we checked in for dinner and we’re greeted by the amazing staff. The hostess seated us outdoors, which happen to be a beautiful night with perfect weather. Tyler our server was amazing and attentive to us. He even took a sexy photo for my husband and I looking over the view of the Capitol building.
    Smoke and Mirrors - DCResponded on 3 November 2024
    Dear Mizzizmj, Congratulations to you and your husband! Thank you so much for your kind review and recommendation. It is lovely to hear that you had a nice meal with us on your special day. I am so glad that our service, food, and atmosphere combined for a tremendous experience! Tyler will surely be hearing your compliments! Until next time! Best, Restaurant Management

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  9. Priscila

    San Diego

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was terrible! The place and the view are perfect, but the service was unbelievable!
    Smoke and Mirrors - DCResponded on 30 October 2024
    Dear Priscila, Thank you for visiting us. I am very glad to hear you enjoyed our food and view. 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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  10. Johan

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice view. Friendly, but not to helpful staff. Not pouring or opening the wine bottles. I expect more when going out and using these amounts of money. Probably OK for dinner with friends, not recommended for business dinner.
    Smoke and Mirrors - DCResponded on 28 October 2024
    Dear Johan, Thank you for your review. I'm sorry we didn't provide the high-quality service you deserve. This is not typical of our restaurant and staff, and we have addressed the issues you mentioned. We try to make each guest experience great, and we are sorry for falling short of this goal. Sincerely, Restaurant Management

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Smoke and Mirrors - DC is rated 4.3 stars by 851 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
20:00
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Smoke and Mirrors - DC

867 New Jersey Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    On the rooftop of the AC Hotel Navy Yard
  • Area
    Navy Yard
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30–15:00 Dinner Tue–Fri 16:00–00:00 Sat 17:00–00:00 Sun 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Capital South Station Metro
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jeremy Sherman
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.smokeandmirrorsrooftop.com/
  • Phone number
    (202) 984-2474
  • Catering
    We offer partial buyouts and full buyouts, please see our website for more information
  • Private party facilities
    We offer partial buyouts and full buyouts, please see our website for more information
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