Welcome to Proper 21-F Street, your go-to spot for great food, drinks, and good times in the heart of Downtown Washington, D.C. Located two blocks from the White House and steps away from DC’s best theaters, museums and monuments, we’re all about elevating the classic American bar experience. We’re serving delicious New American cuisine with a modern twist in a lively yet comfortable atmosphere. Looking for the best brunch in D.C.? We’ve got you covered every Saturday and Sunday with mouthwatering dishes and a fun vibe. Whether you’re here for a casual night out, a birthday celebration, or a corporate gathering, our venue offers plenty of room to celebrate, including indoor and outdoor seating, a private room and a second priv…
Low-lit sports bar with walls of flat-screen TVs, tables for diners, and elevated pub eats.
Keshia Wideman
First time visiting last night, Upon entering the ambience was amazing, aesthetically alluring, and the food was good. Service was a bit slow . Overall we definitely enjoy the restaurant. A lil loud, but what the heck the entire time we took in the aesthetics which were absolutely beautiful. Definitely on my Tik Tok as a top rated restaurant.
… moreNate Van Sell
Staying at the JW Marriott nearby and after an early morning and flight in, my wife and I hit up this place for a late lunch. Sat at the bar. Started with the lobster bisque which was very good. The chunks of lobster were a delicious touch. I had the smash burger, and my wife had the salmon burger. Strongly recommend both. Being excited about a new menu coming out, they let us try the French dip… Fantastic!!! Also, told me bread and pasta is done in house. Enjoyed it all with a Solace Lucy Juicy Double IPA. Highly recommended. Top notch place with a friendly staff.
… moreThomas J Shaw
I Love Proper 21!!!!!! Love the vibe & the ambience. The food is amazing. 10/10 Choi, Manny, Diana, Brianna, Stephanie, Mike, Kidd, Pablo, Victor, Miguel, Herber, Izzy, Melvin are all the best ever. Very friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable just overall AMAZING! The new food menu is out of this world! I highly recommend! Thank you guys for your great hospitality.
… moreAndreas Drewicz
The food was excellent and the value for money was really good. Everything tasted fresh and well prepared. Our waitress Diana was especially friendly, attentive, and made us feel very welcome. Overall, a great experience!!
… moreDeja Moore
I’ve been coming here for years and one thing about Choi and Manny, they always give me a great time. The drinks, their vibes, their authenticity can’t be matched. They know my drink of choice is a margarita which was amazing as always. But then, Choi and Manny informed me some of my favorites were gone but recommended the Bolognese and Crispy Honey Chicken Sandwich and it was to die for. If you’re ever in the area, stop past Proper 21, and get served by the best. You won’t be disappointed.
… morecharlotte
My fiancée took me here for Valentine’s Day. The atmosphere was great and the service was excellent. I ordered the braised short rib and he got the bolognese. The short rib was the best I have ever had. I asked the waitress for the chefs recipe and the manager, Eric, came to our table and gave us his business card to contact him for the recipe! It was so nice. Everyone was very polite, professional, and sweet. We ended up getting the chocolate chip cookies with ice cream and they gave us a second plate of complimentary chocolate covered strawberry’s. They made our Valentine’s Day extra special – will be going back if we make another trip to DC. Thank you guys 🙂
… moreAlison Schultz
Proper 21, on both occasions, has been one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in a long time.
We arrived during mid dinner service and were seated immediately. Our table was lit with a cute candle and decorated with pretty flowers.
We started with drinks (red wine and spiced rum cocktails) that were absolutely delicious. Stephanie, our waitress was quick on her feet and very polite (and hilarious, she’s got jokes haha)
For our starter we had the poke nachos. Wonderful sashimi laid over crispy wonton crisps, 10/10 would order this again.
The main dishes were even better, the short rib was giant and cooked to perfection, while my partner got the curry salmon- also cooked wonderfully.
For dessert we ended up getting the churro waffle, which was the perfect sweet treat to end the night.
Overall I would recommend anyone in the area to give this place a try!
… moreMarie GF
We stopped by for a quick bite, and we really enjoyed the two appetizers we tried. The calamari and wanton tuna nachos were absolutely delicious, and the pistachio martini was just perfect, chef’s kiss!
… moreIsaiah Ferguson-Ross
Proper 21 is by far one of my favorite restaurants in DC. I am weekly bar sitter and I love everything from the ambiance, drinks and food, to the amazing staff.
I recommend this place to anyone looking for a great place to come and enjoy quality food and cocktails at a great price. +1 for the weekly specials.
Shoutout to Manny and Chor (bartenders) who are the best at what they do! They always make sure I have the best hospitality each and every time and are a big reason I’m a returning customer. Cheers!
… moreMauricio Hernandez
Seriously everyone needs to stop into proper 21 on F st as of yesterday! Where does one start? I came in wanting to watch MNF and every other game I also wanted to see was on too so off the bat +50 points, the bartenders were Choi and Manny and what a dynamic duo those 2 are! So attentive, very knowledgeable of their menu they truly guided me through it all and my only complaint is I have no more room to try it all! If I had to mention some stand out dishes I would tell you with no hesitation get any of the flatbreads and please please get the Birria Eggrolls!! For context the egg rolls were so amazing all I could show for them were my clean plate so sorry for that picture but you have to trust me I will be back religiously for those bad boys :).
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