Washington D.C. · U Street

Ben's Chili Bowl

Name: Ben's Chili Bowl
Address: Washington D.C., DC, US
Price range: $

#17 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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HRL Ranking

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What to Order

Half-Smoke

DC's cult sausage since 1958. Get it spicy, topped with chili and mustard. The chili cheese fries are a worthy add-on.

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