Serving the community for over 50 years!
Since 1958, Ben's Chili Bowl has become a landmark restaurant in Washington, D.C. Located at 1213 U Street, N.W., Ben's sits next to the historic Lincoln Theatre on one side, and our new restaurant & bar called Next Door on the other.
We are known locally and nationally for our famous chili half-smokes, chili dogs, milkshakes, and our rich history. Locals, politicians, celebrities and tourists all flock to Ben's for our great food, service and family atmosphere. For the non-meat eaters we serve bowls of veggie chili, veggie chili-cheese fries, tuna sandwiches and subs, and veggie burgers. We also take groups from across the country visiting D.C. (please see Got Groups? page).
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