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Proper 21 - F Street, Washington, DC

Proper 21 - F Street

4 (956)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
1319 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • 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.

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Felipe Garzon
  • 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

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What 956 people are saying

Proper 21 - F Street reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Proper 21 - F Street offers a lively atmosphere and is appreciated for its "great service and cocktails" and "amazing food." The patio seating is a highlight, and dishes like the poke nachos and Proper Burger receive praise. While some find the space noisy, it's a "great spot downtown" with a vibrant sports bar vibe.

956 Reviews
  1. James VIP

    Raleigh78 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was great. Prices are typical for DC. The only issue was the server completely disappeared after bringing the food. I think there was miscommunication after a shift change. I had to get my bill from the bar.

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  2. Mya VIP

    Washington DC8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The patio is great! The bar is too loud. I highly recommend the pineapple and buratta as well as the poke nachos.

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  3. Nikki

    Coastal Georgia9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Poke nachos are delicious! Aldi the burrata flatbread was amazing

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  4. Aaron

    El Paso1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was bland, kids chicken tenders were store bought and baked, my salad was so bland, the dressing had zero flavor and the tortilla strips were stale. Only had a few bites before returning it. Nothing special at all about this place, should have known when arriving at 630 on a Friday night and there were only a few tables. Only plus was our server was very nice and attentive!

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  5. Liz VIP

    Richmond2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food and service, could have done without all the tv screens with sports.

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  6. Ronald

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a great experience here. Great server as well kidd took care of us and eric the manager was checking on us the whole time Thank you guys for the hospitality.

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  7. Alison

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service,food and drink are amazing! …I love it

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  8. Choi VIP

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service at the bar! Recommend the proper burger and poke nachos. $10 Martinis on Monday for happy hour.

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  9. Eric

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great bar and great staff - patio seating was a whole vibe! I love this spot downtown

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  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Washington DC5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    This has been our go to place before Warner Theater events, but we won’t go back. Food is good, but service is always a mess. The bartender was in charge of our table tonight, even though we were not in the bar at all. But she greeted us and was friendly and could not have been nicer. The problem was that we never saw her again. Had to ask other waiters for everything else beyond initial greetings. No one came to take our order, no one refilled any water, and we had to hunt down someone for checks. We had to physically get up and find someone for assistance for every part of the meal. We were all servers before, so we proudly tip well and let almost everything go, because we have been there before. But it was like pulling teeth to get any assistance at all, and we had a table reserved. Just a bummer all around, because now we need to find a new place. The food is not bad, but I have NO IDEA what they are doing with the front of house. :(

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FAQs

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

Proper 21 - F Street is rated 4 stars by 956 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
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, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Felipe Garzon
  • 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
  • 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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