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Proper 21 - F Street, Washington, DC

Proper 21 - F Street

4.2
4.2
893 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
Proper 21, brought to DC from the New York City restaurateurs Rob Zahn and Will Strozier that own Manhattan Proper and Proper West, opened in early October 2016. Located at 1319 F Street NW, Proper 21 is a high end sports bar serving All American classics with a gourmet twist. Proper 21 is the third location of NIEUW Group Inc.

Like its predecessors, located in New York City, Proper 21 serves contemporary American cuisine. The space maintains the modern aesthetic and New York style of the Manhattan locations, which have best been described as Tom Ford meets Thomas Edison. The restaurant provides the best audio & visual for sports, corporate functions, nightlife and other events.


Proper 21 requests reservations be made 45 minutes in advance.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Saturday and Sunday: 11:00am - close Monday - Friday: 11:00am - close
  • Phone number
    (202) 847-3674
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Steve Forbes
  • Private party facilities
    Lined with velvet wallpaper and leather banquets, Proper 21 is the trendiest spot to host your next next happy hour, corporate event, or birthday celebration. It is the perfect meeting place, conveniently located between The White House and Metro Center. From a reservation for 2 to 500 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Catherine Soltesz: (202) 847-3674
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    between 13th Street NW & 14th Street NW
  • Parking details
    Check out our Spot Hero site to find parking conveniently located near us, with a proper price tag.<br /><br />First time users save $5, on us. Just use the code "PROPER21" to redeem.
  • Public transit
    Metro - 1 block from Metro Center stop
  • Entertainment
    Enjoy live music every Friday night, from 7:00-10:00 PM.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 893 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Proper 21 - F Street is an "amazing" spot for both casual and business gatherings. With a lively sports bar atmosphere, its "delicious" truffle fries and churro waffle are must-tries. The cocktails are "super tasty," and the service is often praised for being "attentive." However, it can get quite loud, so plan accordingly.

893 Reviews
  1. Eli

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Diana was an amazing and attentive server! Poké Nachos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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  2. Kurt

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good. Noise level was a bit loud at first (end of happy hour), but then came down to acceptable level to have dinner conversation. Service was very good.

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  3. Carl

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    I wish had a broader wine selection. Too noise but suppose my fault for not knowing a sports bar.

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  4. William

    Coastal Georgia

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    My wife and I were celebrating our anniversary and our waiter was extremely complimentary during our dining experience. We had previously dined at three other establishments during our trip and only this one really took our anniversary to heart. Once finished and awaiting our check, we were surprised with a special dessert with a candle compliments of our waiter. A small, but appreciated gesture. Would return again just on principle……..our food was great.

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  5. P

    Washington DC

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Derrick was a great server and had awesome food recommendations. The truffle chicken salad and the mango shrimp salad was filling and delicious. Our ladies lunch was a hit along with the 1/2 off bottle of wine because it was a Wednesday special. We’ll certainly return for lunchtime in the very near future.

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  6. TeresaW

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I was hoping to find a new local spot, but unfortunately this one won’t work unless it’s just for drinks. The service was wonderful and I had a great lemon drop Martin. However, the food was a different story, the salmon burger was flavorless. I changed my order to the chicken sandwich and while it had all the makings to be great, the chicken was too thick and rubbery.

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  7. katie

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Vibe was awesome. Service was good. Food was terrible. Hair in two different dishes. After two conversations, order still came out wrong. I will not return. Sad such a nice location with a cool vibe has such bad food.

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  8. Tim

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was our first visit to Proper 21. We arrived early and were still able to be seated. Our waiter was very good and patient with us as we sorted out our order. Apps of wings and truffle fries were awesome. Entrees were below average; salmon was over cooked; Bulgogi bowl was bland; three folks ordered fish and chips and while portions were more than gracious, the fish lacked seasoning; I ordered mussels in white wine and garlic with pasta and was surprised that the white wine sauce was creamed and very bland—unfortunately , I cannot eat dairy, so my meal was a wash. By that point, the restaurant was rocking and we just wanted to leave. Highly recommend Proper 21 for drinks and “grazing”, but would not for a full dinner.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Fred

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent, as were the drinks. Our server was good too!

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  10. Elaine

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was slow not sure why as they didn't appear to be too busy, maybe they didn't have enough workers. Drinks were weak. We had a white sangria and [prosecco with pineapple juice. Food was just ok. The restaurant was dimly lit and very loud. We had to shout to hold a conversation. I would recommend another visit just to confirm it was a bad night.

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FAQs

Proper 21 - F Street does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Proper 21 - F Street is rated 4.2 stars by 893 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Proper 21 - F Street

1319 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    between 13th Street NW & 14th Street NW
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Saturday and Sunday: 11:00am - close Monday - Friday: 11:00am - close
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Check out our Spot Hero site to find parking conveniently located near us, with a proper price tag.<br /><br />First time users save $5, on us. Just use the code "PROPER21" to redeem.
  • Public transit
    Metro - 1 block from Metro Center stop
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Steve Forbes
  • Entertainment
    Enjoy live music every Friday night, from 7:00-10:00 PM.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (202) 847-3674
  • Private party facilities
    Lined with velvet wallpaper and leather banquets, Proper 21 is the trendiest spot to host your next next happy hour, corporate event, or birthday celebration. It is the perfect meeting place, conveniently located between The White House and Metro Center. From a reservation for 2 to 500 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Catherine Soltesz: (202) 847-3674
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