HalfSmoke

Name: HalfSmoke
Address: 651 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20001
Telephone: (202) 986-2079
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

1265 Reviews

$30 and under

American

651 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Great for creative cocktails
Neighborhood gem

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
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

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

Sidepieces

Home Fries$5.00
roasted red potatoes with onions, green + red peppers tossed in fresh herbs
Two Eggs$5.00
Sausage$5.00
Smoky Bacon$5.00
Toast$4.00
ciabatta
Grits$5.00

Vibe

Fruity Pebbles$5.00
Cinnamon Toast Crunch$5.00
Cheerios$5.00
Frosted Flakes$5.00

Brunch Drinks

Bottomless Mimosas
1.5 hour time limit
- per person$30.00
Bloody Mary$12.00
vodka, house bloody mix
Espresso Martini$12.00
house vodka, espresso, kahlua, sugar
Mimosa Flight$18.00
Orange, cranberry, pineapple, & blueberry!
Irish Coffee$13.00
Jameson, hot coffee, brown sugar, whipped cream
Mimosa
cranberry, pineapple, orange
- per glass$7.00

What 1,265 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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4Service
4.1Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

District of Columbia
Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

HalfSmoke offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing" food and "excellent" service, as praised by patrons. The ambiance is "great" with a comfortable vibe, ideal for both casual meals and celebratory occasions. While some service issues have been noted, the restaurant remains a DC favorite for its "tasty and well-crafted" dishes.

1,265 Reviews

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Lex
E. Tennessee1 review
2.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We didn't end up getting our food after we had ordered. Server said that it was because they were making it "fresh" but I'm curious how making a smoked rack of ribs "fresh" makes sense to the restaurant. We did not end up getting charged and our server was kind but we sat for over an hour with no food.
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Patrick
Minneapolis1 review
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wanted to try what was rated as one of best HalfSmoke restaurants in DC. Everything we had was amazing. Our service was excellent and was really just a great experience. Would say go again anytime.
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JanP
Washington DC1 review
4.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was excellent!!!! Bathrooms need to be cleaned!
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BConner VIP
Las Vegas15 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Very mediocre experience. The service was very slow despite the fact that not many people were in the restaurant. The food was decent but lacking in flavor. Definitely an option if you need a quick brunch but wouldn’t choose this place over the many delicious restaurants in the DC area.
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Pedro
Washington DC1 review
1.0
Dined on February 16, 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 February 14, 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 February 13, 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 January 13, 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 January 11, 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 January 4, 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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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 4.3 stars by 1265 OpenTable diners.

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This restaurant is temporarily offline. Please contact the restaurant directly or check back shortly for availability.

651 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Georgia Avenue
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, 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

About this restaurant

Not bookable

There’s more to explore

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining room

Custom inquiry

Signature Entrees

Bad and Boujee$18.00

Cash App Me$18.00

Classy But Ratchet$18.00

Halfsmoke Lovers Hash$18.00

I'ma Get Lazyy$18.00

Netflix & Chill$18.00

Oh, You Fancy$18.00

Pinky and the Brain$18.00

Too Lit to Quit$18.00

The W.A.P.$18.00

Sidepieces

Home Fries$5.00

Two Eggs$5.00

Sausage$5.00

Smoky Bacon$5.00

Toast$4.00

Grits$5.00

Vibe

Fruity Pebbles$5.00

Cinnamon Toast Crunch$5.00

Cheerios$5.00

Frosted Flakes$5.00

Brunch Drinks

Bottomless Mimosas

Bloody Mary$12.00

Espresso Martini$12.00

Mimosa Flight$18.00

Irish Coffee$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?

Not bookable

Dining areas

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