Top : United_States : MD : Bethesda : Hard Times CaféHard Times is a chain of restaurants specializing in chili. They currently serve four types: vegetarian, Texas, Cincinatti and Terlingua Red. They also feature a variety of "bar food" like hamburgers and chicken sandwiches. The atmosphere is that of a Texas bar with country music on the jukebox. 4920 Del Ray Avenue
Bethesda
MD
United States
20814
Telephone : 301.951.3300
Opening Times : Lunch Dinner daily
Type of cuisine served :Related web pages :Price DetailsThe typical price range for a meal at Hard Times Café is $5.01 - $15 Payment MethodsAll restaurants accept cash; additional methods of payment are :-
Alcohol : wine / beer. Smoking : only at bar. Dress : casual.
ReviewsChili and beer in a comfortable place. Hard Times is one of a chain of restaurants best know for their chili. They serve 4 kinds of chili (Texas, Cincinnati, Vegetarian and the recently added Terlingua Red). Chili can be ordered over spaghetti (chili mac) or in various other forms (over Fritos, on a hot dog or hamburger, etc). Your waitperson will bring a sample of the chili if you ask and you can mix and match as well. Aside from the chili Hard Times has basic bar fare with hamburgers, chicken wings and the like. Hard Times is one of a chain of restaurants best know for their chili. They serve 4 kinds of chili (Texas, Cincinnati, Vegetarian and the recently added Terlingua Red). Chili can be ordered over spaghetti (chili mac) or in various other forms (over Fritos, on a hot dog or hamburger, etc). Your waitperson will bring a sample of the chili if you ask and you can mix and match as well. Aside from the chili Hard Times has basic bar fare with hamburgers, chicken wings and the like. Beer is the perfect accompanyment to chili and Hard Times has a extensive and ever changing collection. Their own Hard Times Lager (brewed by Old Dominion) is a staple and they usually feature 3 or 4 other micro brews (many local) on tap. Hard Times also hosts a quarterly beer tasting evening. The atmosphere at Hard Times is very relaxed. The staff wears t-shirts with the various store logos and mottos and country music is always playing from the jukebox. The service is friendly and pretty fast so it's a good lunch option. Food Rating [8/10] Service Rating [8/10] Ambiance Rating [8/10] One of bethesdas bargain restaurants Pleasant atmosphere, decent service, low prices, this is a great place. I like the vegetarian chili, but they're all good (if you order the texas chili, you have to ask them to drain the grease though, otherwise you'll have a month's worth of fat at one sitting). The grilled chicken wing appetizer is great too, as are the jalapeno poppers, and the beer battered onion rings. Speaking of beer, there's a nice selection at Hard Times, too. Pleasant atmosphere, decent service, low prices, this is a great place. I like the vegetarian chili, but they're all good (if you order the texas chili, you have to ask them to drain the grease though, otherwise you'll have a month's worth of fat at one sitting). The grilled chicken wing appetizer is great too, as are the jalapeno poppers, and the beer battered onion rings. Speaking of beer, there's a nice selection at Hard Times, too. Food Rating [6/10] Service Rating [8/10] Ambiance Rating [8/10]
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