HalfSmoke

3.5

1254 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

25 Dec 2024

20:30

Booked 1 time 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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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 10:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 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: (202) 986-2079

Location
651 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
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
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Bad and BoujeeUS$18.00
Poached farm eggs, toasted english muffin, spiced avocado spread, tomatoes, chimichurri, choice of protein. Served with home fries
Cash App MeUS$18.00
Cinnamon toast crunch flavored french toast, maple syrup. Served with home fries
Classy But RatchetUS$18.00
wood grilled marinated flank steak, fried onion straws, sunny side up egg, home fries
Halfsmoke Lovers HashUS$18.00
Halfsmoke italian sausage, chicken andouille sausage, bacon, sunny side up egg, white mushroom gravy, old bay potato hash
I'ma Get LazyyUS$18.00
DC steak & cheese sandwich, peppers, onions, fried farm egg. Served with home fries
Netflix & ChillUS$18.00
skillet roasted mac n' cheese with choice of protein topping
Oh, You FancyUS$18.00
wood grilled cajun shrimp, spicy chicken andouille sausage, low country grits
Pinky and the BrainUS$18.00
Buttermilk fried chicken, carnival & red velvet funnel cake. Served with home fries
Too Lit to QuitUS$18.00
Farm egg scramble, sausage, mushrooms, onions, aged cheddar cheese. Served with home fries
The W.A.P.US$18.00
crab cake, blackened shrimp, old bay potato hash, sunny side up egg, arugula, lemon chive aioli

Sidepieces

Home FriesUS$5.00
roasted red potatoes with onions, green + red peppers tossed in fresh herbs
Two EggsUS$5.00
SausageUS$5.00
Smoky BaconUS$5.00
ToastUS$4.00
ciabatta
GritsUS$5.00

Vibe

Fruity PebblesUS$5.00
Cinnamon Toast CrunchUS$5.00
CheeriosUS$5.00
Frosted FlakesUS$5.00

Brunch Drinks

Bottomless Mimosas
1.5 hour time limit
- per personUS$30.00
Bloody MaryUS$12.00
vodka, house bloody mix
Espresso MartiniUS$12.00
house vodka, espresso, kahlua, sugar
Mimosa FlightUS$18.00
Orange, cranberry, pineapple, & blueberry!
Irish CoffeeUS$13.00
Jameson, hot coffee, brown sugar, whipped cream
Mimosa
cranberry, pineapple, orange
- per glassUS$7.00

What 1,254 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.5

3.5 based on recent ratings

3.7Food
3.5Service
3.7Ambience
3.5Value

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Review summary

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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 3.5 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

25 Dec 2024

20:30

Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

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 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
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
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://halfsmoke.com/
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

HalfSmoke

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Signature Entrees

Bad and BoujeeUS$18.00

Cash App MeUS$18.00

Classy But RatchetUS$18.00

Halfsmoke Lovers HashUS$18.00

I'ma Get LazyyUS$18.00

Netflix & ChillUS$18.00

Oh, You FancyUS$18.00

Pinky and the BrainUS$18.00

Too Lit to QuitUS$18.00

The W.A.P.US$18.00

Sidepieces

Home FriesUS$5.00

Two EggsUS$5.00

SausageUS$5.00

Smoky BaconUS$5.00

ToastUS$4.00

GritsUS$5.00

Vibe

Fruity PebblesUS$5.00

Cinnamon Toast CrunchUS$5.00

CheeriosUS$5.00

Frosted FlakesUS$5.00

Brunch Drinks

Bottomless Mimosas

Bloody MaryUS$12.00

Espresso MartiniUS$12.00

Mimosa FlightUS$18.00

Irish CoffeeUS$13.00

Mimosa

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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Does HalfSmoke offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is HalfSmoke restaurant rated?

Is HalfSmoke currently accepting bookings?

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