Established in 2008, Ben's Next Door is a warm and inviting locally owned restaurant and bar for everyone.
We pride ourselves on delicious food at a fair price, unique specialty cocktails, and a great beer and wine list. We are known for our upscale Southern Cuisine, including our signature Chicken & Waffle, Shrimp and White Cheese Grits, Crispy Skin Salmon, and Jumbo Lump Crab Cake. With a 53-foot bar, 9 flat-screens, and great service, it's hard not to fall in love with Next Door.
Ben’s Next Door has been named a 2019 Diners' Choice Award winner by OpenTable.com! Click on the red badge to find a table and make your reservation today.
We’re also available to host your next special event or cater your next party! Contact us at hello@bensnextdoor.com to discuss the details.
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LOCATION
1211 U Street NW Washington, DC 20009
HOURS
Monday - Thursday: 3pm - 11pm
Friday + Saturday: 11am - 3am
Sunday: 11am - 11pm
INDUSTRY NIGHT
Monday: 3pm - 11pm
HAPPY HOUR
Tuesday - Friday: 3pm - 7pm
Events + Specials
// PRIDE MONTH SPECIALS
Next Door is celebrating Pride with $8 Absolut Froz-Aye and $5 Absolut Cocktails, all month long! Mix it up with our wide selection of Absolut flavors. Happy Pride Month!
// Monthly Zodiac Party
Calling all Cancers! Join us Friday, June 28 from 9pm to 1am for a party in your honor. Show proof of Cancer status and receive 1/2 off the cocktail menu!
Weekly Specials
// Monday - INDUSTRY NIGHT 3pm - close
$5: Old Fashioneds, White Peach Sangria, 5 Wings, Cauliflower Appetizer
// Wednesday - Wine Wednesday + Chefs Surf n Turf
// Friday - Brunch 11am - 3:30pm + late night menu ‘til 2:45am
// Saturday - Brunch 11am - 3:30pm + late night menu ‘til 2:45am
// Sunday - Brunch 11am - 3:30pm + Big Beer n Burger Night
**All Draft Beers Upgraded to 22oz for the same price + 1/2 Priced Burgers**
7 days a week starting at 4pm
Starters
$12
Crab Deviled Eggs
panko gremolata, old bay
$12
$7
Cornbread Muffins
honey butter
$7
$11
3x Beef Sliders
lettuce, tomato, american cheese
$11
$12
Catfish Fingers
fries, cajun aioli
$12
$13
Shrimp Basket
fries, cocktail sauce
$13
$12
Wings
buffalo or mumbo sauce, blue cheese or ranch
$12
$8
Cauliflower 2 Ways
roasted, pureed, feta, onions, olives
$8
$12
Chopped Caesar
parmesan, tomatoes, croutons
$12
$21
Fried Bayou Platter
catfish, calamari, shrimp, plantains, chickpeas, okra, trio of sauces
$21
$12
Mac N Cheese
white truffle oil, smoked gouda, cheddar
$12
Entrees
$20
BBQ Baby Back Ribs
country slaw, fries
$20
$19
Shrimp + Grits
tomatoes, shallots, white wine, cheese grits, saffron, parmesan
$19
$19
Crispy Skin Salmon
mashed potatoes, spinach
$19
$19
Jerk Chicken Pasta
jerk cream sauce, onions, parmesan
$19
$18
Fried Chicken + Waffle
syrup, butter
$18
$21
Steak Frites
flat iron steak, chimichurri, fries
$21
$22
Crawfish Étouffée
rice, scallions, tomatoes, cajun spice
$22
$15
Bacon Cheese Burger
lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, fries
$15
$18
Crab Cake Sandwich
cajun aioli, lettuce, tomato, onion + fries
$18
$17
Veggie Pesto Pasta
kale pesto (no nuts), asparagus, broccolini, cauliflower, mushrooms, parmesan
$17
$16
Farm Spread
choice of 3 sides
$16
Sides
$6
Fries
$6
$5
Country Slaw
$5
$6
Braised Kale
with smoked turkey
$6
$6
Spinach
$6
$6
Mashed Potatoes
$6
$7
Plantains
$7
$8
Sauteed Broccolini
$8
Grilled Asparagus
Desserts - $8
Red Velvet Sweet Potato Cake
Bourbon Bread Pudding
Rum Cake
Strawberry Cheesecake
Cinnamon Ice Cream
Vanilla Ice Cream
Served Friday through Sunday from 11am to 4pm
Drinks
$10
Mimosa
a classic favorite
$10
$18
Bottomless Mimosa
* 2 hour limit
$18
$10
Bloody Mary
vodka, black button bloody mary mix
$10
$11
Peach Bellini
peach puree, sparkling wine
$11
$12
Brunch Punch
dogfish honey rum, house made fruit punch
$12
Entrees
$12
Grilled Caesar
heirloom tomatoes, parmesan, croutons
$12
$12
Wings
buffalo or mumbo sauce, ranch or blue cheese
$12
$10
Crab Deviled Eggs
panko gremolata, old bay
$10
$10
Avocado Toast
scrambled eggs, heirloom tomatoes, kale pesto
$10
$13
Virginia's Omelet
onions, peppers, spinach, tomatoes, cheddar, half smoke, home fries, toast
$13
$13
Next Door Breakfast
2 eggs your way, half smoke, bacon or turkey sausage + home fries
$13
$19
Shrimp + Grits
tomatoes, shallots, white wine, cheese grits, saffron, parmesan
$19
$18
Fried Chicken + Waffle
syrup, butter
$18
$15
Bacon Cheese Burger
lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, fries
$15
$17
Crab Cake Sandwich
cajun aioli, lettuce, tomato, onion + fries
$17
Sides - $6
Mac n Cheese
with white truffle oil
Bacon
Organic Cheese Grits
Half Smoke
Fruit
Turkey Sausage
Desserts - $8
Red Velvet Sweet Potato Cake
Bourbon Bread Pudding with vanilla ice cream
Rum Cake
Monday - Friday from 3pm to 7pm
Snacks
$5
Wings
buffalo or mumbo, ranch or blue cheese
$5
$5
2x Beef Sliders
lettuce, tomato, pickle american cheese
$5
$5
2x Grilled Chicken Sliders
lettuce, tomato, pickle, cajun aioli
$5
$5
Cauliflower 2 Ways
roasted + pureed, feta, onions, olives
$5
Chili Cheese Fries
5
$5
Ben's Half Smoke
the all time classic!
$5
$5
Avocado Toast
heirloom tomatoes, kale pesto
$5
Drinks
$5
Old Fashioned
evan williams bourbon, bitters, sugar
$5
$5
Ty Island Punch
meyers rum, pineapple, orange juice, angostura
$5
$5
White Peach Sangria
smirnoff citrus vodka, white wine, lemon
$5
$5
Spiced Hennessy Sangria
hennessy, red wine, bourbon, orange juice, all spice dram
$5
$5
Rotating Beer Special
ask your server for details
$5
$5
All Wine + Sparkling
ask your server for details
$5
$5
House Liquor
ask your server for details
$5
COCKTAILS
$14
Cadillac Margarita
don julio silver, citrus, grand marnier
$14
$10
Old Fashioned
evan williams bourbon, bitters, sugar
$10
$11
Blueberry Caiprioska
smirnoff blueberry vodka, lime, blueberries
$11
$11
Ty Island Punch
myers rum, pineapple, orange juice, angostura
$11
$11
White Peach Sangria
smirnoff citrus vodka, white wine, lemon
$11
$11
Spiced Sangria
evan williams bourbon, red wine, oj, all spice dram
$11
$11
Rock Creek Lemonade
district made rye, jack honey, lemonade
$11
$13
Sex on the Peach
ciroc peach, orange, pineapple, cranberry, angostura, peach puree
$13
$13
DC Mule
district made vodka, lime, crabbie's ginger beer
$13
$14
The Duke
hennessey, grand marnier, lemon, pineapple
$14
DRAFT BEER
$6
Next Door Lager
5% | rhode island
$6
$10
22oz Stella Artois
lager | 5.2% | austria
$10
$7
Wyndridge Cider
hard cider | 5.2% | pennsylvania
$7
$7
Guinness
stout | 5.6% | ireland
$7
$7
Right Proper "Raised by Wolves"
pale ale | 5% | dc
$7
Port City "Optimal Wit"
witbeir | 4.9% | alexandria
$8
3 Stars Peppercorn
saison | 6.5% | dc
$8
$7
Hellbender "Ignite"
ipa | 6.5% | dc
$7
$7
Atlas "Rowdy"
rye ale | 6.2% | dc
$7
$7
Smuttynose "Old Brown Dog
brown ale | 6.7% | nh
$7
BOTTLES + CANS
$7
Crabbie's
ginger beer | 4% | scotland
$7
$7
Stiegl Grapefruit Radler
radler | 2.5% | austria
$7
$7
DC Brau
pilsner | 4.5% | dc
$7
$7
Samuel Adams
seasonal | boston
$7
$7
Corona
lager | 4.5% | mexico
$7
$7
Flying Dog "Raging Bitch"
belgian ipa | 8.5% | maryland
$7
$7
Bell's "2 Hearted"
ipa | 7% | Michigan
$7
$4
Mickey's
malt liquor | 5.6% | wisconsin
$4
$8
Dogfish "90 min"
imperial ipa | 9% | Delaware
$8
$7
Duck Rabbit
milk stout | 5.6% | nc
$7
$7
Evolution "Rise Up"
coffee stout | 6.7% | maryland
$7
$8
DuClaw "Sweet Baby Jesus"
chocolate peanut butter porter | 6.5% | maryland
$8
WHITE + ROSE + SPARKLING
$11
/
$44
Sparkling Wine, Simonet
France
$11
/
$44
$10
/
$40
Gruet Sparkling Rose
Texas
$10
/
$40
$12
/
$48
Moscato d'Asti
Sourgal, Italy
$12
/
$48
$8
/
$32
Pinot Grigio, Espirta
Italy
$8
/
$32
$11
/
$44
Sauvignon Blanc
Shepherd, California
$11
/
$44
$10
/
$40
50° Riesling
Germany
$10
/
$40
$10
/
$40
Chardonnay, Sean Minot
California
$10
/
$40
RED
$12
/
$48
Pinot Noir
Bouchard, France
$12
/
$48
$11
/
$44
Merlot
James Bryant, France
$11
/
$44
$9
/
$36
Malbec
Zolo, Argentina
$9
/
$36
$10
/
$40
Garnacha
El Miracle, Spain
$10
/
$40
$11
/
$44
Shiraz, 19
Crimes, Australia
$11
/
$44
$12
/
$48
Cabernet Sauvignon
Long Valley, Argentina
$12
/
$48
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