Ben's Next Door

Ben's Next Door 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.
(2035)

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.

3 reasons to pull up to Ben’s Next Door for the FINAL WEEKEND of DC Summer Restaurant Week 👀🍴Restaurant Week has been ex...
09/04/2026

3 reasons to pull up to Ben’s Next Door for the FINAL WEEKEND of DC Summer Restaurant Week 👀🍴

Restaurant Week has been extended THROUGH SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, so there’s still time to get into our $45 3-course pre-fix dinner.

🔥 Blackened Salmon Jerk Penne Pasta
🍹 Our NEW Mini Signature Flight featuring The Duke, Mango Daiquiri + Henny Sangria
🔥 Catfish & Grits with organic stone-ground 3-cheese grits + saffron white wine broth

And that’s just a taste of the full Restaurant Week menu. 👀

FINAL WEEKEND — DON’T MISS IT.
📍 1211 U Street NW, Washington, DC
🔗 BENSNEXTDOOR.COM/RESERVATIONS

Two reasons to pull up to Ben’s Next Door today. 🍹🔥Meet our Signature Mini Flight featuring three of our favorites — The...
09/04/2026

Two reasons to pull up to Ben’s Next Door today. 🍹🔥

Meet our Signature Mini Flight featuring three of our favorites — The Duke, Mango Daiquiri & Henny Sangria — all in one flight.

And don’t stop there. Try the E.U. Freeze, our newest frozen cocktail bringing the flavor all on its own.

One table. Two must-tries. Which one are you ordering first?

HEY DC! 📣 RESTAURANT WEEK ISN’T OVER YET!DC SUMMER RESTAURANT WEEK has officially been EXTENDED THROUGH SUNDAY, SEPTEMBE...
08/31/2026

HEY DC! 📣 RESTAURANT WEEK ISN’T OVER YET!

DC SUMMER RESTAURANT WEEK has officially been EXTENDED THROUGH SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6! 🎉

You’ve got more time to pull up to Ben’s Next Door and enjoy our $45 3-COURSE PRE-FIX DINNER — including 1 COCKTAIL OR FLIGHT + 1 APPETIZER + 1 ENTRÉE + 1 DESSERT.

And don’t miss our NEW COCKTAIL FLIGHT featuring THE DUKE + MANGO DAIQUIRI + HENNY SANGRIA. 🍹

📅 MONDAY, AUGUST 31 – SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
📍 1211 U STREET NW | WASHINGTON, DC

🔥 LOCK IN YOUR RESERVATION:
BENSNEXTDOOR.COM/RESERVATIONS

Hey, Howard Class of 2030! ❤️💙 Welcome to U Street … your new neighborhood spot is just down the street. 📍Whether you’re...
08/28/2026

Hey, Howard Class of 2030! ❤️💙 Welcome to U Street … your new neighborhood spot is just down the street. 📍

Whether you’re grabbing lunch between classes, making weekend brunch plans, or looking for somewhere to catch the game, Ben’s Next Door has you covered:

🍔 $12.95 Student Lunch Specials
MONDAY–FRIDAY | 12PM–4PM
Choose from the BND Burger, Chef’e Fried Chicken Sandwich, or Not Your Kids Chicken Tenders. Valid student ID required.

🍳 Weekend Brunch
SATURDAY & SUNDAY | 11AM–4PM
Featuring favorites like our Black Excellence Chicken & Waffles and Shrimp & Grits + DJ100 on the weekends.

🍗 $1 Wing Night
EVERY MONDAY
Wings, football + your choice of Buffalo, Mambo, Honey Sriracha, or our signature dry rub. Available in increments of 8.

📍 1211 U Street NW — just a 10-minute walk from campus.

Welcome to Howard. Welcome to U Street. Welcome Next Door. ❤️💙

Lock in your Labor Day Weekend reservation! 🥂We’re serving 3 DAYS OF BRUNCH at Ben’s Next Door — SATURDAY, SUNDAY + LABO...
08/25/2026

Lock in your Labor Day Weekend reservation! 🥂

We’re serving 3 DAYS OF BRUNCH at Ben’s Next Door — SATURDAY, SUNDAY + LABOR DAY MONDAY! Grab your crew and make your brunch plans now.

🥂 Bottomless Mimosas for guests 21+ with 6 flavors: Peach, Mango, Strawberry, Pineapple, Cranberry + Traditional.

🍳 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 — Brunch starts at 11AM • Open until 1AM
🍾 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 — Brunch starts at 11AM • Open until Midnight
🔥 LABOR DAY MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 — Brunch 11AM–4PM

Plus, Shot O’Clock: $6 shots from 9PM–close.

📍 1211 U Street NW, Washington, DC

Lock in your table before the holiday weekend fills up!

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DC SUMMER RESTAURANT WEEK is here at Ben’s Next Door! 🍽️🥂Join us MONDAY, AUGUST 24 THROUGH SUNDAY, AUGUST 30 for our $45...
08/24/2026

DC SUMMER RESTAURANT WEEK is here at Ben’s Next Door! 🍽️🥂

Join us MONDAY, AUGUST 24 THROUGH SUNDAY, AUGUST 30 for our $45 3-Course Pre-Fix Dinner.

It’s the perfect chance to try some of our best-selling dishes, including Catfish & Grits and Blackened Salmon Jerk Penne Pasta.

And we’re making the deal even better … your meal comes with your choice of a cocktail OR cocktail flight, plus 1 appetizer + 1 entrée + 1 dessert.

🥂 TRY THE COCKTAIL FLIGHT:
Get a taste of three Ben’s Next Door favorites — The Duke, Mango Daiquiri + Henny Sangria — all in one flight. The cocktail flight is available for a limited time during DC Summer Restaurant Week, so this is your chance to try all three!

3 courses + your choice of cocktail or cocktail flight = $45.

Reserve your table: bensnextdoor.com/reservations

Restaurant Week just got a little more fun. 🍸🍹Introducing our MINI FLIGHTS — the perfect way to try some of our best-sel...
08/23/2026

Restaurant Week just got a little more fun. 🍸🍹

Introducing our MINI FLIGHTS — the perfect way to try some of our best-selling and Day One cocktails all at once.

🥃 The Duke
🥭 Frozen Mango Daiquiri
🍷 Henny Sangria

During Restaurant Week, swap your included cocktail for our Mini Flight and get a taste of all three.

Available MONDAY, AUGUST 24 – SUNDAY, AUGUST 30 for Restaurant Week only.

📍 Ben’s Next Door | U Street, DC
🔗 Make your reservation: bensnextdoor.com/reservations

Meet your new favorites. 🍹A newbie meets a classic at Ben’s Next Door.🧊 EU FREEZE — a frozen Hennessy sangria swirled wi...
08/23/2026

Meet your new favorites. 🍹

A newbie meets a classic at Ben’s Next Door.

🧊 EU FREEZE — a frozen Hennessy sangria swirled with lime. Bold, icy, and made for sipping.

🍸 THE DUKE — sophisticated, smooth, and already a Ben’s Next Door classic.

Which one are you ordering first? 👀

📍 Ben’s Next Door | U Street, DC
Make your reservation and come meet us Next Door.

It’s MARTINI WEDNESDAY 🍸 and we’ve got your dinner plans covered.Grab a Louisiana Shrimp Po’ Boy + Fries for $15 and pai...
08/19/2026

It’s MARTINI WEDNESDAY 🍸 and we’ve got your dinner plans covered.

Grab a Louisiana Shrimp Po’ Boy + Fries for $15 and pair it with a Lemon Drop, Espresso Martini, or one of our Wednesday drink specials.

🍸 WEDNESDAY SPECIALS
$11 Tito’s
$11 Best Fkn Long Island Iced Tea
$11 Tito’s 40 Acres & a Mule
$12 3-Shot Tito’s Espresso Martini
$12 Tito’s Lemon Drop Martini
$14 Don Julio Lemon Drop Martini

🍤 $15 Louisiana Shrimp Po’ Boy + Fries

Dinner + martinis = Wednesday handled.

📍 Ben’s Next Door | U Street, DC
1211 U Street NW

Brunch starts at 11AM and this Catfish & Grits is calling your name. 😮‍💨🔥Crispy golden catfish over creamy grits, finish...
08/15/2026

Brunch starts at 11AM and this Catfish & Grits is calling your name. 😮‍💨🔥

Crispy golden catfish over creamy grits, finished with our savory sauce — the kind of brunch plate you don’t leave a bite of.

Come hungry. Stay for the vibes. And maybe a mimosa… or two. 🥂

📍 Ben’s Next Door | 1211 U Street NW, DC
⏰ Brunch starts at 11AM-4PM

Address

1211 U Street NW
Washington D.C., DC
20009

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 10pm
Tuesday 12pm - 11pm
Wednesday 12pm - 11pm
Thursday 12pm - 11pm
Friday 12pm - 1am
Saturday 11am - 1am
Sunday 11am - 10pm

Telephone

+12026678880

Website

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