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Ben's next door is both seductive AND charming; while the food and service are not bad, Ben's Next Door lacks the cult feel and and chaos of its historic neighbor (Ben's Chili Bowl). Ben's Next Door goes for upscale dining decor, is a good place to watch a game and will mean you can forgo the 45 minute waits you will almost indefinitely endure next door. Ultimately, Ben's Next Door is a lot like the girl next door; seductive, mysterious, but in the long run leaves something to be desired.

First of all, if the crowd outside doesn't pique your interest, then once you get inside, the lively atmosphere should do it for you. Eclectic group of people. Good drinks. But listen, if you are a wing fanatic like I am, do not, I REPEAT, DO NOT go there without trying the wings. They are dry rub, spicy and they are delicious. Like lick your fingers and possibly suck on your thumb good. I did not want them to end. I wanted to be greedy, in public, with no shame. Those wings will do that to you. All couth goes out the window. My only problem was the bathroom. They were single use and the line for it was just as bad as the door line. Nevertheless, Good times.

As soon as I walked through the door I knew I was in for a great night!! I went there for a friend's 29th birthday. The bartenders are excellent. Well trained in their profession and great conversationalist. Oh and the live band was amazing!