Ben's Next Door

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1211 U St NW
Washington, DC 20009
Ben's Next Door is a black owned, family-owned American restaurant in Washington, DC. We're located next to the famous Washington, DC staple: Ben's Chili Bowl. Our delicious weekend brunch and daily happy hour will keep you coming back for more. Our menu ranges from tasty chicken and waffles to shrimp and grits, as well as some of the best wings in Washington, DC. We're open late night and frequently feature artists for live music on premise. Support local black owned business and stop by Ben's Next Door for great comfort food and inviting hospitality.

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3.51,013 reviews
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Tabitha H.
6/2/2025

The vibes are what sells this place in my opinion. The mimosas have really cheap champagne. The food was kinda mid. Catfish9/10 Grits 8/10- looks like mash potatoes but it's good Wings 7/10 Crab...

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Nisha B.
10/4/2025

We sat at the table for 11 mins before receiving a waitress. She said her tables were changed, or something, and didn't know we were on her tables. Came during happy hour. You have to leave a card...

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Charlene E.
8/17/2025

It was my sister's graduation weekend and we were all in town to celebrate her. She wanted us to come here due to proximity to her outings afterwards. This restaurant is located on busy U street...

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Anton F.
9/28/2025

This food is absolutely outstanding. Had dinner reservations for a large group of 20, we were seated in the upstairs dining area. We had 2 staff taking care of us and they were so helpful,...

John B.
10/25/2025

This review is a warning: save your time, your money, and your patience by avoiding Ben's Next Door. My experience here was unacceptable, defined by egregious wait times and incredibly...

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