Proper 21 - Washington, D.C.

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Proper 21

Proper 21
3.9 / 5 (3991 reviews)

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Reviews for the restaurant were mixed. Some patrons were disappointed with the service, mentioning long waits for food and unattentive staff. Others found the atmosphere to be pleasant and the service excellent, especially praising the friendly and knowledgeable staff. The menu received mixed reviews, with some finding it limited while others enjoyed the food, particularly mentioning items like Thai Curry Mussels and burgers. The noise level was noted to be high and the drink options were highlighted as a positive aspect of the restaurant. Overall, opinions varied, with some customers not planning to return while others praised the experience and service received.

Last update: 08.04.2026 from: Nelle

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★ 3.9 / 5 from 3991 reviews
imani
19.12.2023

I stumbled upon this restaurant at the last minute and was pleasantly surprised. The waitress was kind and took great care of us. For starters, we tried the Gnocchi Mac and Cheese, which was rated 8/10. The cheese sauce was delicious, but the gnocchi might have been a little overcooked. The Spring Rolls were rated 7/10 - the steak was slightly overcooked but well-seasoned, and the rolls were nice and crunchy. Moving on to the Mezze, the Paneer was rated 1/10 - although it looked beautiful, it was bland and disappointing. The Pita was rated 3/10; despite being advertised as having garlic butter, it simply tasted like overcooked pita without any garlic flavor. For dinner, we had the Salmon Burger, which was rated 9/10. The salmon was a decent size, light, fluffy, and perfectly cooked - not overdone. The fries were also very delicious.

imani
19.12.2023

My partner and I came here for a date night last night and everything was fantastic! The staff were very welcoming and our server Justin ensured that we had everything we needed, providing excellent recommendations when we couldn't decide on what to order. The food was delicious and the drinks were perfectly strong, just the way we like them. This has become our new favorite restaurant and we will definitely be returning.

imani
19.12.2023

The atmosphere of this restaurant is very pleasant. However, we were disappointed to find that the food menu was limited and not what we had seen online. We had come for brunch, but ended up choosing from the lunch menu instead. We ordered two servings of Korean honey mustard wings, which unfortunately lacked flavor and were undercooked. The wings were large, though. The burgers we ordered were really good, but mine was not cooked to medium as I had requested. The fries were excellent. We also ordered bottomless mimosas for $20 per person. Overall, it was a nice experience, but I probably wouldn't return. The waiter was understanding and friendly.

theller-3
10.06.2025

We really enjoyed this place. They had music on Friday during happy hour. Drinks were reasonably priced during happy hour. Burgers were great. Fries were good. Service was great. I would definitely recommend this place.

cassie07
10.06.2025

Family was in town and wanted to see DC. This spot was perfect. Highly recommend the burgers! So fresh! Oddly the ranch was really good!! Nice beer list too!

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The second closest stop is Metro Center Metro Station Entrance - Southeast Corner Of G Street And 13th Street Nw, located 117 meters away.

The restaurant offers free WLAN for its visitors.

Smoking is prohibited in the building.

The restaurant provides you a choice of gluten-free dishes.

The restaurant offers the opportunity to watch sports on a TV / screen.

The restaurant is accessible and can therefore also be used with a wheelchair or physical disabilities.

The restaurant accepts various credit cards.

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