Washington D.C. · U Street

Ben's Chili Bowl

#19 in Washington D.C.American$

Awards

4.4

What People Are Saying

“Ben’s Chili Bowl in DC truly lives up to its legendary reputation. From the moment you walk in, you can feel the history and heart that make this place such an icon. Even though the location is temporarily moved during renovations, the atmosphere is...”

New Buzz

Ask A D.C. Native: Why does D.C. love Ben's Chili Bowl so much?

The 51st · 4 months ago

Review | When everybody’s a critic, they miss what makes restaurants special

The Washington Post · 8 months ago

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Snapshot

Rating: 4.4
Foot Traffic: Very High
Trending: ↓ 5 spots
Cuisine: American
Price: $

Walk-in only. No reservations.