Reviews
What Marie B likes about Ben's Next Door:
The food, the vibe, the decor, the bathroom lol were all very much up to my standards. This place is a noisy location during brunch if that's not your vibe FYI. Also be aware that there is a 2 hours seat time for your reservation which is great because it allows other people to get in during the busy hours. The service was nice and my waitress was insightful. I got the doing the most (although they claimed they didn'... View all feedback. What Deenie doesn't like about Ben's Next Door:
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 View all feedback.
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As part of a U-street food tour, my group and I stopped in at Ben's Next Door for their famous links.
DEE-LISH! We went to this location before a concert yesterday eveningThere was no wait (Thank God) and they have happy hour EVERYDAY.
Glad the Bens family decided to expand their empire into a restaurant with local DC flavors on the menuThis place is packed on a Saturday.
If they are looking for a real DC culture and a fun atmosphere, that is! my best friend and I went to the brunch last Sunday, it was very busy, but we sat on ti...
read moreJust 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 ti...
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read moreThe restaurant received mixed reviews from customers, with some praising the ambiance and vibe while others found faults in the service and food quality. Despite some inconsistencies, many appreciated the fun environment, great music, and friendly service. Some standout menu items included the jerk salmon, crab deviled eggs, and shrimp and grits, with drinks receiving high praise as well. However, issues with slow service, inconsistent food quality, and uncomfortable seating were noted by some patrons. Overall, the restaurant seems to offer a lively and enjoyable dining experience, with a mix of positives and negatives to consider.
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 ti...
read moreI have been to Ben's Next Door on several occasions. This visit was a little different. It was very loud, and my waitress was not very good. I am not sure if sh...
read moreThis is not a place for children the food rather Bland, I will not be going there anytime soon if at all. The noise level is absolutely unbelievable
Amazing! I enjoyed myself and the food was great! The ambience was nice!
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 ta...
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read moreThe grits!!!! THOSE GRITS! Ben's next door had Ben on my brunch list for a while and finally I was able to try it out. The bottomless mimosas start at 22$ a per...
read moreAmbiance was amazing, chill vibe with great music...lets not forget the food!!! I ordered the crab deviled eggs fried catfish fingers....LAWD, BEST food I ate i...
read moreOkay the food was amazing especially for the price. The chicken and waffles was pretty good. I wasn't a huge fan of the breading of the chicken. It kinda tasted...
read moreOur server, Ricky was great! He was friendly, funny, and very attentive! We came here for brunch. My french toast was great and my bf's catfish was on point. Wh...
read moreI didn’t like my fish and grits. The sauce was very watery and lacked flavor. They’re only getting 3/5 because the vibes were amazing and I’d still return to tr...
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read moreThe shrimp and Grits were really good, the cauliflower was good but little spicy. One thing the appetizer and the main course came at the same time. Servers wer...
read moreI 'll start by saying the food was excellent and flavorful and just down right soulful AND came out fast! Hats off to the Chef and kitchen team. The customer se...
read moreMy friends and I love BND! Always a blast every single time we go; no complaints ever! Two hours is more than enough time to get your fill. My favorite brunch e...
read moreThe atmosphere was cozy, the place isn't big so plan on making reservations. The grits was awesome my salmon was underseasoned but the turkey sausage was good....
read moreThe shrimp and Grits were really good, the bacon chessburger was great as well as the salmon cakes were also good. Everyone in our party enjoyed their food. The...
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