HalfSmoke

4.4

1261 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

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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Dining areas

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

Private dining

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

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

Noise • Moderate

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

Make a booking

2 people

15 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 11 times 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
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

HalfSmoke

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining room

Custom inquiry

Signature Entrees

Bad and BoujeeUSD 18.00

Cash App MeUSD 18.00

Classy But RatchetUSD 18.00

Halfsmoke Lovers HashUSD 18.00

I'ma Get LazyyUSD 18.00

Netflix & ChillUSD 18.00

Oh, You FancyUSD 18.00

Pinky and the BrainUSD 18.00

Too Lit to QuitUSD 18.00

The W.A.P.USD 18.00

Sidepieces

Home FriesUSD 5.00

Two EggsUSD 5.00

SausageUSD 5.00

Smoky BaconUSD 5.00

ToastUSD 4.00

GritsUSD 5.00

Vibe

Fruity PebblesUSD 5.00

Cinnamon Toast CrunchUSD 5.00

CheeriosUSD 5.00

Frosted FlakesUSD 5.00

Brunch Drinks

Bottomless Mimosas

Bloody MaryUSD 12.00

Espresso MartiniUSD 12.00

Mimosa FlightUSD 18.00

Irish CoffeeUSD 13.00

Mimosa

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does HalfSmoke offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is HalfSmoke restaurant rated?

Is HalfSmoke currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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