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Ben's Next Door

Southern Food Restaurant and Bar$$$$

U-Street, Washington

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Ben's Next Door

7.3^/10

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Ranked #3 for chicken & waffles in Washington
"Shrimp and Grits are really good."(4 Tips)
"I recommend bottomless mimosas and chicken & waffles."(7 Tips)
"Bottomless Mimosa during Sunday brunch = the way to go."(7 Tips)
"Get the crab soup and the fried chicken"(3 Tips)

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seafood
happy hour
grits
brunch food
chicken
chili
po' boys
casual
trendy
great value
cake
sweet potato cakes
music
good for singles
margaritas
bread pudding
good for a quick meal
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ShannonMay 9, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Try the Blueberry Capriosca! It's a yummy, yummy drink.
Mingo SquireMay 3, 2014
Food was excellent
Alex NguyenMarch 21, 2011
Beware - "Everything" on your half-smoke means RELISH, chili and cheese here. No mustard
Shana BergNovember 6, 2011
The Pesto Pasta is absolutely amazing!
Reese BMarch 25, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Always finish with the bread pudding.
MickeyApril 11, 2011
Bottomless Mimosa during Sunday brunch = the way to go.
Phi HoangNovember 17, 2014
Good vibe! Come kick it
JennaSeptember 28, 2011
Try the sweet potato cake! Delicious :)
Dadisi OlutosinSeptember 25, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Enjoy drinks with my college mate.
SharonJanuary 15, 2012
The crabcake sliders are delish!!
Danielle RicksAugust 18, 2010
The crab cake and fried chicken combo are worth your time and the calories!
Rukiyat GilbertMarch 25, 2012
Everything on the menu is money.
Clyde Davis Jr!April 28, 2010
Been here 50+ times
Every Tuesday Night New Chairmans Reserve Cocktails and Live Music
Corrie WelchFebruary 14, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Great place to meet people.
Tonia TaknCharge ColeyJune 28, 2013
best chicken in the city
DanaMay 31, 2012
Order the organic grits
AprilJuly 21, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Sit at the bar. Adrian is the best bartender there!! Great Service!
SYLVER MonroeJune 2, 2013
Love me some John and Erin. (BARTENDERS)
KStreet202 DC Real-Estate BrokerFebruary 12, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Restaurant week Feb 4-28 lunch 20.13 dinner 35.13
ashley winstonApril 1, 2011
Come early on the weekends, bar is packed by 1030
CeCeGMay 8, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Great $5 happy hour. Nice vibe, music and people.
Jimmy OMay 9, 2013
Ask for Sofia
Nichole PhilpotAugust 26, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Get them grits. You'd better!
Kelley StokesMarch 17, 2010
Go to Ben's Next Door and try the Elderberry if you like gin. It's soo good.
AbDecember 18, 2014
So-so bar tending, good ambiance.
Terésa Dowell-VestJanuary 3, 2015
Good food undermined by poor service.
Renee SingletonAugust 1, 2011
Been here 5+ times
You must try the mini sliders!!
Jayme BirgyNovember 18, 2012
Been here 5+ times
A half smoked in an omelet... Mind.Blown.
rayJune 9, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Bottomless mimosas Saturday's until 3pm :)
Michelle O.October 6, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Great brunch!
Chuq YangSeptember 2, 2011
Happy hour wings are slammin!
MsAngenellaApril 19, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Loved the mini-sliders, a perfect bar bite!
Rob PitingoloOctober 9, 2011
If you can't tolerate service that's slow as mollases, walk out now!
Mya MMarch 18, 2012
Been here 5+ times
What's going on with the service here?! Its beyond awful and we haven't even been seated yet!
Monica WoodsonOctober 31, 2010
This place is wonderful! I went for a first date and the date was horrible but I didn't have to speak to him because of the loud music!!
Jonathan LNovember 21, 2011
Delerium Tremens on tap... 'nuff said
Ms. SamAugust 26, 2011
Ask for Queenie ;-)
Quan GeeApril 20, 2013
dope place
Alexandria MonroeJanuary 14, 2012
We reserved the upstairs for a birthday party. We got here and upstairs was full. Unhappy customer. Not coming back.
BeBlogaliciousApril 18, 2010
Get the crab soup and the fried chicken
Ariane McMillanMarch 13, 2011
Crab soup is spectacular!
Laura WoosterJuly 1, 2010
Sit in Yolanda's section. She is fantastic!!
Didier RamosDecember 8, 2011
Amazing fries!!
Toya OutlawOctober 7, 2011
Not sanitary...do not eat here! Terrible service as well. Sent my food back that i had bitten & touched and it was put back on the same cooktop as the new food being prepared. Disgusted.
Christopher MuddDecember 11, 2011
Drink are whack if u dont critique them..
Larry StroudFebruary 21, 2013
The absolute worst service I have ever gotten. The bartender was more interested in showing pics to his buddy than doing his job.
Didi VernetOctober 23, 2011
Service was horrendous! We waited 15 minutes before our server came to our table - to then have him spill water on us, and never come back to take our orders!
James HaynesNovember 3, 2013
This is my first time here. It is HIGHLY, VERY HIGHLY OVER PRICED! It is very OVERRATED as the food is concerned. You pay for the Name!
Philippa MillsJune 24, 2011
Just had the fish and chips
Ray WilliamsApril 12, 2011
Been here 50+ times
We Noes. Try it

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