Ben's Next Door

Name: Ben's Next Door
Address: 1211 U St Nw, Washington, DC, United States, 20009
Telephone: (202) 667-8880
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

47 Reviews

$30 and under

Southern

1211 U St Nw, Washington, DC 20009

About this restaurant

Great for happy hour
Great for brunch
Romantic

Ben's Next Door is a country comfort food restaurant located in Washington, D.C. This home-style restaurant and bar treats guests to a vibrant dining experience in a welcoming environment. The unique restaurant name was chosen because of the family connection between the owners of Ben's Next Door and the nearby chili restaurant called Ben's.

On the menu at Ben's Next Door, guests can find delicious dishes like the popular shrimp and white grits, brined fried chicken and crispy-skin salmon. A variety of seafood, meat and vegetarian dishes are also offered as starters, salads and main dishes. Specialty dishes at the restaurant include the jerk chicken pasta alfredo, jumbo lump crab cake and chicken + waffles.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Southern, Comfort Food, Country kitchen
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:45 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–2:00 am Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 667-8880
Website
http://www.bensnextdoor.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Please send inquires to events@bensnextdoor.com
Private party facilities
We can accommodate seated groups up to 32 and standing receptions up to 50 in our Mezzanine. Our dining room can be closed off to accommodate 40 seated and 60 standing. Together these two rooms accommodate 72 seated and 110 standing. Full restaurant buy outs are also available up to 200 people. A/V capabilities are available.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
1211 U St Nw, Washington, DC 20009
Neighborhood
U Street Corridor
Cross street
12th Street NW
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
We are directly across the street from the Metro Green line's U ST/Cardozo/African American Civil War Memorial stop. Use the 13th Street exit.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Fried Calamari$16.95
Jumbo Lump Crab Deviled Eggs$13.95
Jumbo lump crab topped with panko gremolata & old bay
Buffalo Cauliflower$6.95
Lightly battered and deep-fried served with blue cheese dressing
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$14.95
5 jumbo-cooked prawns served with cocktail sauce. Served chilled
Fried Popcorn Shrimp$12.95
A healthy portion small tender shrimp coated in a seasoned breading served with cocktail sauce
Shrimp Mac & Cheese$14.95
Our signature Mac and cheese tossed with a healthy portion of popcorn shrimp
Crab Mac & Cheese$18.95
Our signature Mac and cheese topped with a lump crab panko blend
ND Boneless Wings$11.95
Your choice of buffalo, mambo, honey sriracha, or Next Door's signature dry rub
ND Bone-In Wings$14.95
Your choice of buffalo, mambo, honey sriracha, or Next Door's signature dry rub

Fresh Greens

Add Chicken $5.95, Shrimp (5) $7.95, Salmon Filet $14.95, Catfish $12.95 *Choice of Pan-Seared, Fried, or Blackened

House Caesar Salad$9.95
Romaine, croutons & parmesan
ND Shrimp & Avocado Salad
Shrimp, corn, cherry tomatoes, cheddar cheese, bacon, served with sriracha ranch dressing over mixed greens
- With Shrimp$17.95
- With Shrimp & Lump Crab Meat$24.95

Sandwich

Add Chicken $5.95, Shrimp (5) $7.95, Salmon Filet $14.95, Catfish $12.95 *Choice of Pan-Seared, Fried, or Blackened

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake Sandwich$25.95
All jumbo lump crabmeat served in a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, onion, & a side of remoulade with coleslaw
ND Bacon Cheeseburger$13.95
Fries, shredded lettuce, tomato, caramelized onion & a side of roasted pepper aioli
Chefe's Fried Chicken Sandwich$13.95
Fries, dry rub chicken or spicy honey sriracha, shredded lettuce, tomato, caramelized onion & roasted pepper aioli
Colossal Catfish Sandwich$15.95
Cornmeal battered fried catfish, fries, lettuce, tomato, onion, tartar sauce

Entrees

Add Chicken $5.95, Shrimp (5) $7.95, Salmon Filet $14.95, Catfish $12.95 *Choice of Pan-Seared, Fried, or Blackened

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake + Fries$25.95
One jumbo lump Crabcake with fries coleslaw and remoulade on the side
Chicken + Waffle$17.95
Golden fried chicken breast, crispy Belgium waffle, maple syrup & butter
& Grits
Organic stone-ground, 3 cheese grits, in a saffron white wine broth
- Catfish$18.95
- Shrimp$17.95
- Blackened Salmon$19.95
Butterflied Fried Shrimp$16.95
Jumbo shrimp, fries, tartar, cocktail, honey mustard, coleslaw
Fried Catfish Fingers$16.95
Cornmeal battered catfish, fries, tartar sauce
Chicken Tenders$16.95
Breaded to order in our signature house-made seasoning mix. Served with fries, sriracha ranch and mambo sauce
Jerk Penne Pasta
Cream sauce, onions, peppers, garlic bread
- Jerk Chicken$17.95
- Blackened Shrimp$18.95
- Blackened Salmon$20.95
Blackened Salmon$19.95
Fresh pan-seared salmon, filleted daily, mashed potatoes, signature braised kale w/ smoked turkey & a side of cream sauce

Signature Sides

Fries$5.95
Braised Kale w/ Smoked Turkey$5.95
Broccoli$5.95
Spinach$5.95
Mac & Cheese$5.95
Mexican Street Corn$5.95
New! Perfect Mashed Potatoes$5.95
New! Cheesy Mashed Potatoes$6.95
New! Loaded Mashed Potatoes$7.95
Green Beans w/ Herb Butter$5.95

Sweet Sensations

Cheesecake$7.95
Served with a mixed berry compote and vanilla whipped cream
S'mores Cake$7.95
Virginia's Banana Pudding$7.95
Served with a rum-infused whipped cream
Bourbon Bread Pudding$7.95
Vanilla Ice Cream$5.95

What 47 people are saying

Ben's Next Door reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.2Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

47 Reviews

D
Deenie
Philadelphia21 reviews
3.0
Dined on November 30, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Chairs were very wobbly and had to change them at least twice. I think Ben’s can do a better job ensuring solid chairs and correcting table wobbles. Food was tasty. Price avg until you value-add poor chairs&tables
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Washington DC13 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 24, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great place to eat.
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StephanieNW
Washington DC10 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 10, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If you’re looking for real DC culture and a fun vibe, this is it! My best friend and I went for brunch last Sunday, it was very busy but we were sat right on time for our reservation and our server was so friendly and kept our mimosas FULL. The food here never disappoints - I definitely recommend trying the shrimp & grits, the flavor is incredible!
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Nonfoodieluvsfood VIP
Alabama22 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 7, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Stood at the door for 5-10 minutes before being seated. No one else was in line or at the waitress stand. Once seated, no menus were given. Food service was very slow. Also, volume was extremely loud. Oh, so loud. The only time it wasn't was when the band was playing. However, server was very nice, checked in often and kept us updated on status of food.
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AaronT
Washington DC4 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 26, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The waitress was very nice; however, it took a moment before we were seen. Also, being that I’m a Scorpio, I didn’t get half off my drinks during the Happy Hour event for Scorpions.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined on October 20, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Great drinks. Great music. Would definitely return again.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC2 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 18, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Just wanted to check the place out before going to attend my friend’s birthday. It was an overall “ok” experience. Not a place i would want to visit a second time though.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 13, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service...my glass was never empty?
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TinaT
Atlanta7 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 6, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Enjoyed my experience at Ben's Next Door. Our waiter was great and was super helpful and nice to our table. I will be back!
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WoffySF
San Francisco63 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 28, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good music, and the food was so good!! I had the catfish and corn muffins. Yummy! My friend had the avocado toast and deviled eggs. Great value, good vibe. My tummy is happy.
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Ben's Next Door offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 667-8880.

Ben's Next Door is rated 4.5 stars by 47 OpenTable diners.

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1211 U St Nw, Washington, DC 20009

Additional information

Cross street
12th Street NW
Neighborhood
U Street Corridor
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:45 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–2:00 am Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Southern, Comfort Food, Country kitchen
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
We are directly across the street from the Metro Green line's U ST/Cardozo/African American Civil War Memorial stop. Use the 13th Street exit.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.bensnextdoor.com/
Phone number
(202) 667-8880
Catering
Please send inquires to events@bensnextdoor.com
Private party facilities
We can accommodate seated groups up to 32 and standing receptions up to 50 in our Mezzanine. Our dining room can be closed off to accommodate 40 seated and 60 standing. Together these two rooms accommodate 72 seated and 110 standing. Full restaurant buy outs are also available up to 200 people. A/V capabilities are available.

Ben's Next Door

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Starters

Fried Calamari$16.95

Jumbo Lump Crab Deviled Eggs$13.95

Buffalo Cauliflower$6.95

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$14.95

Fried Popcorn Shrimp$12.95

Shrimp Mac & Cheese$14.95

Crab Mac & Cheese$18.95

ND Boneless Wings$11.95

ND Bone-In Wings$14.95

Fresh Greens

House Caesar Salad$9.95

ND Shrimp & Avocado Salad

Sandwich

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake Sandwich$25.95

ND Bacon Cheeseburger$13.95

Chefe's Fried Chicken Sandwich$13.95

Colossal Catfish Sandwich$15.95

Entrees

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake + Fries$25.95

Chicken + Waffle$17.95

& Grits

Butterflied Fried Shrimp$16.95

Fried Catfish Fingers$16.95

Chicken Tenders$16.95

Jerk Penne Pasta

Blackened Salmon$19.95

Signature Sides

Fries$5.95

Braised Kale w/ Smoked Turkey$5.95

Broccoli$5.95

Spinach$5.95

Mac & Cheese$5.95

Mexican Street Corn$5.95

New! Perfect Mashed Potatoes$5.95

New! Cheesy Mashed Potatoes$6.95

New! Loaded Mashed Potatoes$7.95

Green Beans w/ Herb Butter$5.95

Sweet Sensations

Cheesecake$7.95

S'mores Cake$7.95

Virginia's Banana Pudding$7.95

Bourbon Bread Pudding$7.95

Vanilla Ice Cream$5.95

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