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Ben's Chili Bowl



No visit to DC is complete without a visit to Ben's Chili Bowl.

Celebrities, locals and tourists alike have flocked to Ben's Chili Bowl for over 58 years for its flavorful and authentic food, friendly atmosphere and rich history. Try our famous Chili Half Smoke, voted Washington's signature dish.


Ben's is also great for groups, large parties, meetings, and business breakfasts. We have hosted several law firms, corporations, governments and non profits over the years giving them not only great food, but a rich local DC experience.


We also have 3 historians that can welcome, teach and guide your group for a personal and unique visit. For more information or to book please send an email to [email protected].


If you are looking for a different environment or something more upscale Ben's has two sister full service restaurants; Ben's Next Door and Ben's Upstairs that are happy to accommodate your group or meeting.

  • After Hours
  • Private Dining
  • Set Menu
  • Takeout
  • Full Menu
  • Semi-Private dining
  • Group Dining
  • Late Night
  • Catering
  • ATM
  • ADA compliant
  • Woman Owned
  • BIPOC Owned
  • Handicap Parking
  • Accessible Tables
Total Meeting Space Sq. Ft

0

Largest Meeting Space Sq. Ft

55

Largest Capacities

Banquet capacity: 85, Classroom capacity: 55, Theatre capacity: 55, Reception capacity: 100

Distance to Metro

0 Blocks

Distance to Conv Center

2 Miles

Floorplans
Nearby Landmarks

Union Station, Walter E. Washington Convention Center

Cuisine

American

Private Rm Capacity

55

Rest Type

Casual Dining

Seating Capacity

70

Min to Airport

20

Discount

Military Discounts

Metro Station

U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo

Parking

Self

Valet

N/A

Metro Line

Green, Yellow

Payment Options

American Express, Cash, MasterCard, Visa

CONTACT

1213 U St. NW
Washington, DC 20009
United States

(202) 667-0909
Meeting Space
Dimensions (ft.)
Total Sq. Ft.
Ceiling Height (ft.)
Reception Capacity
Theater Capacity
Banquet Capacity
Classroom Capacity
  • Back Room
  • Middle Room
  • Middle/Back Room
  • x
  • x
  • x
  • 75
  • 45
  • 110
  • 55
  • 35
  • 90
  • 55
  • 35
  • 90
  • 55
  • 35
  • 90

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