Warren M.
4/26/2025
This is their second location. Fantastic place with lots of history and charm. The service is personal and quick. The food and selection is very good. The fries are plentiful and perfect.
Ben's Chili Bowl
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1001 H St NE
Washington, DC 20002
Ben's Chili Bowl is a black-owned American restaurant located in Washington, DC. Ben's Chili Bowl is a famous DC hot spot for American classics like half-smoked sausage, banana pudding, chili dogs, and even vegan chili. In part to our deeply rooted history, we've become a popular stop during tourist visits to the National Museum of African American History & Culture. We attract locals, tourists, and celebrities such as Barack Obama, Anthony Bourdain, and more. Stop by Ben's Chili Bowl on H Street for your favorite American classics, or book us for catering in the Washington, DC area.
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3.0211 reviews
Peter D.
8/10/2025
Took a friend to Ben's Chili Bowl for the full D.C. experience, and we pretty much sampled our way through the menu. From half-smokes to fries to burgers, it's all hearty, satisfying, and exactly...
Alexis M.
8/30/2025
Let's start positive, the staff are nice and the place was clean. For being a "landmark", it fell short. The chili cheese fries: the fries were under cooked, the chili was decent, and the cheese...
Cynthia C.
8/11/2025
I can see why people like it, but I don't think my stomach is strong enough to handle the grease. I got the spicy and original half-smokes, corn bread, and onion rings. This was more than enough...
Cherry F.
5/28/2025
Sometimes you stumble into greatness and this is it! When I saw a tour bus outside and hungry teenagers feasting on the food with smiles, I knew I needed to try it. There is off street parking and...
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