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Proper 21, Washington, DC
Proper 21, Washington, DC
Proper 21, Washington, DC
Proper Burger - Proper 21, Washington, DC
Proper 21, Washington, DC

Proper 21

4.0
4
767 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
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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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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Saturday and Sunday: 11:00am - close Monday - Friday: 11:00am - close
  • Phone number
    (202) 847-3674
  • Website
    http://www.proper21.com/
  • 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
  • Location
    1319 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004
  • 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 767 people are saying

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
  • 4.1Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

767 Reviews

  1. LeeG

    Baltimore

    71 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    71 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time diners. Our dining experience was amazing. Staff were very friendly. We ordered the braised short ribs which were tender and delicious. Our meal arrived almost as soon as we ordered. We had tiramisu for dessert. It was outstanding. Our server, Rachel, was fantastic.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 25, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    I had a disappointing experience at this restaurant. Despite standing and waiting for a host to seat us, we were completely ignored. After a frustrating 10-minute wait, we decided to leave and went to The Hamilton instead. The lack of attention and service left a negative impression on our visit.

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  3. Sani

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The restaurant was a nice experience. The food was delicious and service was great. It had a nice ambiance and cozy. There was multiple television with different sports playing.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Like many restaurants they were short staffed and everything took a while to get. The wings were over cooked but still tasty. Chicken club was just blah

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  5. Jeff

    Washington DC

    62 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Pre-show dinner near the Warner Theater. Quick, pleasant service. Because of our time constraints we stuck to the "hand held" burger/sandwich menu. Food was good, found a decent value-priced wine on their list. Room was on the loud side but not oppressive. Overall a good experience.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience1
    Was a quick dinner before theater. Noise levels were so loud, I could not hear what the server was saying. Team worked hard, but definitely understaffed for the number of diners present. Could not get a second drink. Had to flag down an accommodating manager to refill water. For the final price paid, it did not seem worth it.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience5
    The service was no good. Waited almost an hour for our food. The waitress never checked on us the whole time. And it took almost 20 minutes to get the check. Won’t be revisiting this place.

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  8. KennethN

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great as always. Consistent. Always great food.

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  9. Twalk

    Louisville

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The service was great. Friendly folks. The wings were solid but it was the absolute worst chili I’ve ever consumed. I’d go back, but I’m never getting that $8 back or the gross chili taste out of my mouth. Come to think of it maybe it could actually be a novelty?

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  10. DARRYLC

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    1. Apparently ran out of not one but, two items we ordered. 2.Appeared to only have three waiters working - slow taking our orders, getting utilizes and presenting the check. 3.Food was average, not worth the price Too many other better options available in the DC downtown area, will not be going back

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    Servers weren't being as attentive as they should be. The food options were not only limited, but also not really tasty. The dessert however, was amazing

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food2service5ambience5
    Food was ok but the customer service was stellar. Great place for happy hour.

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  13. JoanneA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great location in the city - wonderful service team - delicious food!

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  14. MichelleR

    Jacksonville

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    We enjoyed Proper 21. The food was great. The desserts were also great especially the churro waffle and the cookie skillet. It was a little loud since it is more of a sports/bar but we were still able to have conversations.

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  15. JoFL

    Kansas City

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    OK food. Slow service from waitress who made limited appearances. 90db noise level - think shouting to be heard. Wobbly table that was not fixable.

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  16. WestonFamily

    Fort Lauderdale

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Good food and service. Left very satisfied, try the mussels with chorizo…

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  17. JenniferJ

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    The wait staff was nice and courteous. The food was marginal. The patio was great. Inside was very loud.

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  18. MoniqueL

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always Proper 21 never disappoint. Food is always tasty drinks as well. Truffle fries Barria eggrolls, wings, and margherita pizza. Drinks good and strong. Thanks again for being consistent Proper 21.

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  19. TinaB

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Visiting DC for work and stumbled upon this gem! Great food, decent prices and Diana was a superb waitress!!!

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  20. JosephT

    Denver

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 11, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Great food. Very loud place but fun. Definitely go back again

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  21. LarryK

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    1.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience4
    The server we had was not friendly at all. My wife ordered a meal and it came out with half the meal missing. The server said it was a new dish and everything was there. But it was clearly missing ALL the noodles. So not impressive.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    West Virginia

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Service and ambiance (live music for Sunday brunch) was great! Kitchen was out of sausage and sourdough bread and a bit slow to get food out. Overall a good dining experience and would return again for daytime dining.

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  23. MamieJ

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was the evening of July 4th after the fireworks. Place was packed. They were super busy, and still the staff was fantastic. Management checked on our table more than once as we saw them do to all the tables. Everyone was hustling while still not rushing…..a delicate balance. We were very impressed. The food was also delicious.

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  24. MacKenzie

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 4, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    Reviews claimed this place was worth our time. Spin art dip was good m, as well as the fries. Do not order the salmon burger or the chicken sandwich though. Also WAY too loud. Couldn’t hear our server talking over the music.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 3, 2023

    overall2food5service2ambience4
    Our hosts were absolutely wonderful and welcoming. Our waitress, however, was rude and seemed to be bothered because my friend and I didn’t order much food. We were just there for a quick bite. She wasn’t very attentive and if she would come back, she would say “are you not going to eat more?” And when she ran the terminal, she didn’t even acknowledge our “have a good night”. She was extremely rude and unprofessional.

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  26. Impressed

    Baltimore

    161 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    161 reviews

    Dined on June 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    The food and service at Proper 21 were great. However, the lighting was too dim to be able to read the menu. My friend and I had to use the flashlights on our phones to illuminate the menu, as did other diners. Also, some of the televisions appeared to have lighting problems. Despite these issues, I enjoyed the meal and service.

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  27. georgetown

    Washington DC

    34 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on June 26, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    A very lively restaurant that is pretty loud....tv's are on many of the walls. Great for a happy hour but if you want to talk with colleagues, maybe another option is best. Service was very good though!

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience2
    Service was slow. Prefers a kids meal and instead of fries asked for plain lettuce. She charged me an extra 9 dollars.

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  29. NicoleL

    Charleston

    7 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience2
    Service needs improvement. Waiter left and never let us know.

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  30. SunnyW

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    I enjoyed!!!!!! The bar service was excellent!!!!!

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 15, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    My hamburger was good but my husband’s steak was very tough

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  32. Food4Thought

    Chicago

    53 reviews

    3.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on June 13, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    With a loud and lively atmosphere, this restaurant was recommended for a light meal. Although we dined relatively early, several items on the menu were no longer available. The street corn was excellent. Caesar salad was soggy and unremarkable. The bill for our dinner was presented before the waitress asked us about dessert or after dinner drinks. It may be they were understaffed the evening we visited as past reviews were more favorable.

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  33. TracyM

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    The salmon was not good. Too expensive and undercooked. The cheeseburger my sister got was good. Drinks too expensive too. Will not return.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Oklahoma City

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience1
    Terrible experience. Made a reservation for a high table in front of a TV. Arriving at the place, the server did not know about it. Accommodations were made in an area without servers. It took 15 min for a person to give us water and another 10 minutes for another server to take our orders. The place was not busy (40% capacity approximately). They clame to be a place you can watch sports, however, after multiple tables asking to project the sound of a game, server indicated they were not allowed to do it. Multiple people left because there are better places to go at walking distance.

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  35. ECLamb

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food, friendly service, high-energy vibe. Tables are fairly close together, and the noise volume is pretty high.

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  36. Notaloverofnoise

    Portland

    19 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on June 7, 2023

    overall3food5service4ambience1
    We had an excellent meal and good service at Proper. The noise level, however, was sufficiently loud that conversations were impossible. Perhaps that is what the 20 something crowd likes when they are in big groups, but for the two of us who wanted a decent meal, it was too much of a distraction.

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  37. JasonF

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The food and waitress were great but the hostess was completely and totally useless and rude when placing us at our table.

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  38. WadeC

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    Pretty much what I expected.. Not bad but not memorable either

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  39. ClassyEats

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome place! Our waitress was soooo sweet and informative of the menu and gave great suggestions!

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  40. ThomasHfromGreensboroNC

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Server was great and everything was presented as ordered.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables

  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Proper 21 does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Proper 21 is rated 4 stars by 767 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 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Proper 21

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
  • 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
  • Website
    http://www.proper21.com/
  • 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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