Address and Contact Information
Address: 206 E Redwood St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Phone: (443) 432-2771
Website: https://primproper.restaurant/
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Reviews
The Good
Vibes and Ambiance: The restaurant’s atmosphere is on point! From the chic decor to the cozy lighting, Prim and Proper sets the mood. I loved the art work which paid homage to some iconic hip hop artists. The music also consisted of 90s, 2000s and some current R&B hits.
-Service: Kudos to our server, Kevin! He was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed. He MADE the experience.
The OK:
Food: I started off with the crab croquettes which were okay. The jerk chicken dish was decent, but it lacked that authentic kick. The plating was also a little messy.
The bread pudding for dessert was good!
Overall, Prim and Proper has potential, but there’s room for improvement. I’d recommend it for a casual night out with friends, especially if you’re into the vibes and great service. Just manage your expectations when it comes to the food.
Once seated we order a variety of appetizers, each appealing in their own ways. The lobster ravioli was my favorite. If the pasta isn’t made in house it certainly tasted as of it was. The texture was sublime, the lobster soft and buttery without that ocean taste you sometimes get with seafood, the sauce complimented it perfectly and the fresh herbs on top elevated the flavors and gave it a zingy freshness. We also got the oxtail French onion soup, not extremely meaty but packed with savory umami flavors, I’m not sure if the broth is also made in house and oxtail based but either way it was delicious. The burrata was refreshing and chill, an easy crowd pleaser.
For my main I ordered the duck confit. I admittedly glossed over that it came with foie gras which isn’t something I’d normally eat but it was delicious. I was eating it before I even knew what it was but it was sumptious with a meaty yet mushroom like texture. I’ve admittedly never had foie gras and I don’t know if I’d try it again elsewhere but I loved it here. The duck was well seasoned and crisp, beautifully plated and paired with the puff pastry and puree. It looked small in terms of portion size but was quite filling. If you want *a lot* of food I’d get the braised oxtail, big meaty pieces. I prefer Jamaican styled oxtail so not quite my taste but it is what I’d imagine as a French take on it and it was still delicious.
The staff was charming and polite. I rarely go to restaurants where they ask to put my napkin on my lap for me but it was a pleasant touch. The 3 hours we spent there flew by. Be prepared for a lengthy but enjoyable dining experience. This is not a place to go if you’re in a rush or find it hard to maintain conversation at dinner.
While I had a fabulous time, I will say the other restaurants that I believe are owned by the same folks, BLK Swan and Papi’s Cuisine, are higher on my list of eateries. The 4/5 stars is to reflect that I do enjoy those places more which also have similar pricing.
The quality of the food was disappointing. For example, the appetizer hot honey fried chicken were flat wings with the bone removed. The pieces were fatty and indigestible. 10% were meat and 90% fat. Sauce had a good flavor. The Wagyu burgers were not infused with cheese and honestly by the texture and dryness of the meat; it was not Waygu. Look close at the pictures included. Fries tasted day old sprinkled with salt and garlic powder. Drink (no picture) was good. The prices did not match the quality of food. Please reinvent the menu and take ideas from guests and staff members! Peach cobbler breading portion was dry, lacked sweetness, and peaches were tart.
I will try brunch because I heard great reviews. If this is a fine dining restaurant why are fried chickens an option? Why were the jeans allowed for the dress code?
While waiting for the birthday girl to arrive, I partook in the Happy Hour specials and ordered the Pineapple Express with some truffle fries. The fries were just regular…straight cut, supposed to have truffle oil season but I wasn’t visible and I barely tasted it. The drink was lovely though’ made well, sufficient amount of alcohol.
For dinner I ordered the Fried Lobster Tail and wanted the broccolini, my Bestie ordered the Jerk Chicken Pasta and she too wanted the broccolini. They were out of the broccolini and we were bummed as we both really wanted to try that. According to the Bestie, her pasta was flavorful, she added on the crab fried rice and when it came out it was PURPLE. We were thinking brown rice but our waiter corrected us and said no, it’s really purple rice. I tried it and it didn’t give what I was hoping it gave, slightly mushy but no real flavor.
My lobster tail seasoning was a tad bit spicy and I added on mac & cheese when told about the unavailable broccolini. I’m not a fan of overly oily mac & cheese, presentation was decent but the oil was very pervasive.
I also wanted them to bring out a piece of cake for her birthday but they did not have any cake to offer. Out of the 5 menus offered via QR code they’re actually was not a dessert menu offered…
I will be going back to celebrate someone else who is already booked, keeping my fingers crossed for a better food experience. Our waiter (name starts with a D?), he was awesome!!
The restaurant that use to be in this location was called Local, and the food was great then too. However the decor is vibrant with colors of yellow, white and black. The decor screams elevated elegance. The chandelier with black heels, the photos on the wall were unique, the open kitchen concept so you can see the food being prepared and the design of the floor tile tied it all together.
We had the lobster ravioli and crab croquettes as appetizers **chefs kiss**! The ravioli melted in your mouth and the breading on the croquettes as nice a crisp the crunch said it all.
I had the “proper old fashion” it was good it had the smoky effects for the dazzle dazzle. Handsome face had the peach drink, it was great. The also give you the option of three types of water tap, bottled or sparkling.
Now the main event was the entree I had the whole Bronzino with caper and a light butter sauce. That fish was cooked to perfection it melts in your mouth. The icing on the cake was that it was de-boned *praise break*. I think anyone that enjoys eating a whole fish can appreciate not having to pick over bones and can actually enjoy the meal.
Handsomeface had the oxtails which were tender and falling off the bone. Either broccolini and potatoes Au Gratin. We enjoyed every bite of our meal.
This is a place for many occasions, date night, girls night, business meeting, special occasion celebrations etc. they also have a full bar where you can enjoy cocktails.
There is a dress code to an extent but it’s not to strict. However men please be due to take your hats off before you enter the dining room.
Well y’all enjoy until next time.