Ben's Next Door – American
Bathed in a warm, soulful glow, this vibrant neighborhood haunt invites guests to linger over craft cocktails like the Sagamore Rye Old Fashioned amidst an atmosphere of effortless urban cool. The kitchen serves up a spirited fusion of comfort and spice, where the crunch of golden popcorn shrimp and the aromatic kick of jerk penne pasta meet the indulgence of towering, juice-dripping smokehouse burgers. It is a place where the rhythmic energy of the city blends seamlessly with the hearty, soul-warming flavors of the American South and the Caribbean.
1211, U Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20009-4465 +12026678880 https://www.bensnextdoor.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Diet fit at Ben's Next Door
Dairy-Free at Ben's Next Door
Ben's Next Door in Washington has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Street Tacos. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Ben's Next Door
Ben's Next Door in Washington has 5 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Louisiana Shrimp Po Boy + Fries, Popcorn Shrimp and Street Tacos. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Ben's Next Door
Ben's Next Door in Washington has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Tito’s Espresso Martini. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Ben's Next Door
Ben's Next Door in Washington has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tito’s Espresso Martini and TY Island Punch. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Ben's Next Door
Ben's Next Door in Washington has 13 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Street Tacos, Don Julio Lemon Drop Martini and Green Tea Shooters. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Ben's Next Door
Ben's Next Door in Washington has 13 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Street Tacos, Don Julio Lemon Drop Martini and Green Tea Shooters. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Ben's Next Door
Ben's Next Door in Washington has 2 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Street Tacos and TY Island Punch. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Ben's Next Door
Ben's Next Door in Washington has 3 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Don Julio Lemon Drop Martini, TY Island Punch and Sagamore Rye Old Fashioned. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Ben's Next Door
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Double Bacon Cheeseburger + Fries | 55.9 g | 33.4 g |
| Blackberry Mojito | 51.7 g | 20.9 g |
| Bottled & Canned Beer | 2.2 g | 11.7 g |
| Tito’s Espresso Martini | 61.4 g | 6.2 g |
| Popcorn Shrimp | 17.3 g | 3.9 g |
| Tito’s Lemon Drop Martini | 8.9 g | 3.8 g |
| Don Julio Lemon Drop Martini | 4.7 g | 3.8 g |
| Tito’s 40 Acres & a Mule | 59.3 g | 3.6 g |
| Frozen Margarita | 19.1 g | 3.3 g |
| Frozen Cocktails | 2.8 g | 0.3 g |
| TY Island Punch | 10.4 g | 0.3 g |
| Sagamore Rye Old Fashioned | 18.6 g | 0.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Daily Specials
- Double Bacon Cheeseburger + Fries - $13: Double beef patty, bacon, cheese, served with fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Smokehouse Burger + Fries - $13: Beef patty, BBQ sauce, smokehouse toppings, served with fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Street Tacos - $4: Traditional street-style tacos Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Popcorn Shrimp - $11: Bite-sized breaded shrimp Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Louisiana Shrimp Po Boy + Fries - $15: Shrimp po boy sandwich, served with fries Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Penne Pasta - $21: Penne pasta with jerk seasoning, choice of chicken or shrimp Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp & Chicken Jambalaya - $21: Traditional jambalaya with shrimp and chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
- Not Your Kids Chicken Tenders + Fries - $14: Adult-sized chicken tenders, served with fries Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Green Tea Shooters - $10: Green tea flavored shot Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Sagamore Rye Old Fashioned - $11: Sagamore Rye whiskey, bitters, sugar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Frozen Margarita - $8: Blended tequila cocktail
- Best Fkn Long Island Iced Tea - $10: House blend of spirits and tea Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Tito’s 40 Acres & a Mule - $10: Tito's vodka, ginger beer, lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Tito’s Espresso Martini - $11: 3 shots of Tito's vodka, espresso Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Tito’s Lemon Drop Martini - $11: Tito's vodka, lemon, sugar rim Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Don Julio Lemon Drop Martini - $14: Don Julio tequila, lemon, sugar rim Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Frozen Cocktails - $8: Assorted frozen blended drinks
- TY Island Punch - $9: Tropical fruit punch cocktail Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Blackberry Mojito - $9: Rum, mint, lime, blackberries
- ND Signature Red Sangria - $11: House-made red wine sangria Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Hennessy Sangria - $11: Sangria spiked with Hennessy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Perfect Patron Cadillac Margarita - $15: Patron tequila, lime, grand marnier float Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Bottled & Canned Beer - $6: Selection of beers Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
Frequently Asked Questions about Ben's Next Door
- Is Ben's Next Door dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Ben's Next Door has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Street Tacos.
- What can I eat at Ben's Next Door on a dairy-free diet?
- Street Tacos carry the dairy-free tag, out of 1 tagged dish on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Ben's Next Door have vegan options?
- Yes. 13 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Street Tacos and Don Julio Lemon Drop Martini.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Ben's Next Door?
- Double Bacon Cheeseburger + Fries, at roughly 33.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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