To book your group reservation at Ben’s Chili Bowl, please send an email with: date and time of reservation, number of people in your group, name of the group, and which menu would you like, and we will get back to you shortly. Click here to view our School Year 2024-2025 Group Menu. Tax is included, but tips are not included in the prices.
We thank you for your interest! We sincerely hope you treat your group to the Ben's Experience, and our delicious food. We have many locations that will welcome your large group. For the best service, its best to make a reservation so that our staff will know to expect you. See the contact info below for each location. Upon request, we’ll screen a video during your visit that shows President Obama's visit and tells you all about the history of Ben’s Chili Bowl, our neighborhood, and how we began. Group reservations for Saturdays or Sundays are very limited so please book well in advance.
For future group bookings at The Original Ben's Chili Bowl, Ben's on H ST NE, or Ben's at DCA please send our groups coordinator an email.
For very last minute group reservations for Ben's Chili Bowl U ST call 202-667-0909, for Ben's Chili Bowl H Street please call 202-733-1895 and for Ben's Chili Bowl at Reagan National Airport please call 703-417-1588.
For Ben's Next Door (our full-service restaurant with full bar) please send an email or call 202-667-8880.
We look forward to serving you.
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Whether you’re visiting from halfway around the world, or just down the street, the U Street corridor has something for you. The surrounding area is home to a rich assortment of historical and cultural landmarks. We’ve listed a few of our favorites below.
Visiting for the first time? Be sure to check out driving and public transit directions to The Original Ben’s Chili Bowl and browse our FAQ for answers to all your questions!
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