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HalfSmoke, Washington, DC

HalfSmoke

3.5
3.5
1254 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
9:30 pm
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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Additional information

  • 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
    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

Menu

Signature Entrees

Protein Options: cob smoked bacon, grilled chicken, crispy chicken, halfsmoke sausage, rosemary lamb sausage, beef bratwurst, vegan sausage. Flank steak or grilled shrimp +$12

  • Bad and BoujeeUSD 18.00

    Poached farm eggs, toasted english muffin, spiced avocado spread, tomatoes, chimichurri, choice of protein. Served with home fries

    • Cash App MeUSD 18.00

      Cinnamon toast crunch flavored french toast, maple syrup. Served with home fries

      • Classy But RatchetUSD 18.00

        wood grilled marinated flank steak, fried onion straws, sunny side up egg, home fries

        • Halfsmoke Lovers HashUSD 18.00

          Halfsmoke italian sausage, chicken andouille sausage, bacon, sunny side up egg, white mushroom gravy, old bay potato hash

          • I'ma Get LazyyUSD 18.00

            DC steak & cheese sandwich, peppers, onions, fried farm egg. Served with home fries

            • Netflix & ChillUSD 18.00

              skillet roasted mac n' cheese with choice of protein topping

              • Oh, You FancyUSD 18.00

                wood grilled cajun shrimp, spicy chicken andouille sausage, low country grits

                • Pinky and the BrainUSD 18.00

                  Buttermilk fried chicken, carnival & red velvet funnel cake. Served with home fries

                  • Too Lit to QuitUSD 18.00

                    Farm egg scramble, sausage, mushrooms, onions, aged cheddar cheese. Served with home fries

                    • The W.A.P.USD 18.00

                      crab cake, blackened shrimp, old bay potato hash, sunny side up egg, arugula, lemon chive aioli

                      Sidepieces

                      • Home FriesUSD 5.00

                        roasted red potatoes with onions, green + red peppers tossed in fresh herbs

                        • Two EggsUSD 5.00

                          • SausageUSD 5.00

                            • Smoky BaconUSD 5.00

                              • ToastUSD 4.00

                                ciabatta

                                • GritsUSD 5.00

                                  Vibe

                                  • Fruity PebblesUSD 5.00

                                    • Cinnamon Toast CrunchUSD 5.00

                                      • CheeriosUSD 5.00

                                        • Frosted FlakesUSD 5.00

                                          Brunch Drinks

                                          • Bottomless Mimosas

                                            1.5 hour time limit

                                            • per personUSD 30.00

                                          • Bloody MaryUSD 12.00

                                            vodka, house bloody mix

                                            • Espresso MartiniUSD 12.00

                                              house vodka, espresso, kahlua, sugar

                                              • Mimosa FlightUSD 18.00

                                                Orange, cranberry, pineapple, & blueberry!

                                                • Irish CoffeeUSD 13.00

                                                  Jameson, hot coffee, brown sugar, whipped cream

                                                  • Mimosa

                                                    cranberry, pineapple, orange

                                                    • per glassUSD 7.00

                                                  Last updated: 5 September 2023

                                                  What 1,254 people are saying

                                                  Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                  3.5
                                                  3.5 based on recent ratings
                                                  • 3.7Food
                                                  • 3.5Service
                                                  • 3.7Ambience
                                                  • 3.5Value

                                                  Noise • Moderate

                                                  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 3.5 stars by 1254 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                  Make a booking

                                                  2 people
                                                  9:30 pm
                                                  Booked 1 time today

                                                  Order delivery or takeout

                                                  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 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
                                                    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
                                                  • 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
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