From the restaurant's website:
"Since 1958, Ben's Chili Bowl has become a landmark restaurant in Washington, D.C. ... Ben's sits next to the historic Lincoln Theatre on one side, and our new restaurant and bar called Next Door on the other. We are known locally and nationally for our famous chili half-smokes, chili dogs, milkshakes, and our rich history, and you may now order our Half-Smokes, Chili Dogs and famous Chili's. ... Locals, politicians, celebrities and tourists all flock to Ben's for our great food, service and family atmosphere. For the non-meat eaters we serve bowls of veggie chili, veggie chili-cheese fries, tuna sandwiches and subs, and veggie burgers."
No alcohol available. Serving breakfast Mon–Sat, lunch and dinner daily. Late-night Mon–Sat.
"The half-smoke is sensational! A taut-skinned smoky link unique to the D.C. area, it is bigger than most hot dogs, well-browned on the griddle. It is firm-fleshed with an unbelievably luscious character."
— Michael Stern, Roadfood.com