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Half Note Lounge

Half Note Lounge

Lounge and Jazz and Blues Venue$$$$
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    Derek W.
    "The jambalaya penne pasta was off the chain."(2 Tips)
    Kim C.
    "Tuesday nights are for the karaoke crowd."(2 Tips)
    E. P.
    "It includes a similarly seasoned shrimp on top of a fried grit cake."(3 Tips)
    Liza
    "The brunch is an epic failure."(4 Tips)
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  • Lamont D.heart icon on user image
    Lamont Dozier JrFebruary 1, 2015
    Kendra was an awesome bartender tonight. Even though the place was packed, my date and I were seen in a prompt fashion and were excellently taken care of. The ambiance was awesome, the band was great
  • 🍭 Vernelle G.
    This place gets packed quickly, but its worth it if you like establishments with a grown, mature crowd. The clientele is somewhat saddity but the food is great!
  • Travelingirl's P.
    Travelingirl's PageSeptember 8, 2013
    The lounge wasn't what I expected still the music was excellent food and drinks were really good. Overall I had a good time.
  • Camille
    CamilleAugust 10, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Jambalaya penne pasta was great. And you can order without the andouille sausage which makes it even more awesome.
  • Rita L.
    Rita LassiterMay 24, 2014
    Great spot to listen to all the R&B cover bands in DC ! With a go-go twist of course ;-). Favorite speciality drink: Peach Sangria !
  • E. P.
    E. PerryApril 8, 2010
    I had the seared scallop appetizer. Yummy! It includes a similarly seasoned shrimp on top of a fried grit cake. That was tasty! I don't like grits but that thing was a cheese-filled (2 kinds) treat!
  • Pittbull G.heart icon on user image
    Pittbull GlassgowAugust 3, 2017
    Everything music on point😍 Food finger licking good❤👏👏👏👏
  • Derek W.
    Derek WhiteNovember 20, 2010
    The jambalaya penne pasta was off the chain. Nice size shrimps. Great jazz. Drinks were high, but its worth at least stoppin through for a minute to check it out. Read more
  • Harvey a.
    Harvey aka FitzJanuary 15, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Dear MGMT making the gentlemen turn there hats around is STUPID! I mean I've heard of having to remove your hats ( which is also dumb) altogether but why govern th direction it's turned in???
  • T K.
    T KearseJuly 20, 2013
    The food is great, the music is on point. This is a nice chill spot.
  • Dara S.heart icon on user image
    Dara ShenNovember 17, 2015
    Shrimp and grits here will make you question your entire existence.
  • Vaedra J.heart icon on user image
    Vaedra JonesJanuary 25, 2015
    If you get the tuna steak, ask that it's prepared medium. Mine was dry but tasty.
  • Kesh M.
    Kesh MonroeJanuary 23, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    The brunch it REALLY good. The waffles are off the chain. Yum yum yum!!! Lol
  • Kim C.
    Kim CJune 27, 2012
    Tuesday nights are for the karaoke crowd. Good fun. Be prepared...the prices are high.
  • Dawn D.
    Dawn DavisAugust 8, 2012
    Food is good bit the servers could use some white glove service training. Just a bit like clearing appetizer plates before serving the entree so we don't have to hold dirty plates ourselves.
  • Rondelle P.
    Rondelle PriceOctober 19, 2014
    It's close to the house... LLS!
  • Naima
    NaimaJune 17, 2011
    very nice spot.. Friday night is def a good look
  • C G.heart icon on user image
    C GMarch 14, 2015
    Ceasar Salad & Catfish Nuggets
  • Liza
    LizaMay 5, 2013
    The brunch is an epic failure.
  • Wendy P.
    Wendy PittmanSeptember 15, 2014
    Black Wall Street • Meet Me Monday
  • Kenny J.
    Kenny JordanMarch 12, 2018
    The service was horrible, and the food was worse! I had to send my food back because it was cold that’s after it took 45 minutes to get it in the first place.
  • MiMi E.
    MiMi EDecember 1, 2011
    WEDNESDAYS >>>>>>> 5$ Drinks & 5$ Food Specials ... Nice Place
  • Shawnte A.
    Shawnte AmbroseAugust 15, 2015
    Light's Nuieght Inor'era'
  • Brittney W.heart icon on user image
    Brittney WatersDecember 16, 2015
    Here for Paint Nite!
  • Angela K.
    Angela Knight-DavisNovember 21, 2010
    Make sure you order the Jamaican Jerk Wings. Delicious
  • TaJye
    TaJyeMay 9, 2010
    Try the Sweet Potato Croquettes! When cooked right they are orgasmic!
  • Phil W.
    Phil WAugust 6, 2013
    Karaoke night!!
  • Rob L.heart icon on user image
    Rob LeeFebruary 10, 2014
    On Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays are pretty good nights at Half Note, but on Wednesday nights they have an older crowd around 50 and older for hand dancing and ball room-like dancing...
  • Kyle M B.
    Kyle M BrownFebruary 17, 2012
    Catfish fingers all day long!!
  • SashaBelle
    SashaBelleOctober 1, 2011
    Admission is $10
  • Frederick J.
    Frederick JohnsonFebruary 1, 2014
    Swell place
  • Joe W.
    Joe WilliamsMarch 2, 2014
    $10 cover after 8 is ridiculous. Service is slow. But clearly due to training not any fault of the staff.
  • Ayana W.
    Ayana WongwingJune 7, 2010
    Nice music great atmosphere but drinks are over priced .. $16 for a Tokyo tea that was absolutly horrible and management refused to talk to me and I paid for something I didn't drink
  • Alexis
    AlexisApril 22, 2012
    Service is slow as hell for a Sunday brunch
  • Kristin B.
    Kristin BatenOctober 31, 2010
    The brunch was not so good nor was the service
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