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Proper 21 - F Street, Washington, DC

Proper 21 - F Street

4.1
4.1
902 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
23:30
Booked 19 times today
  • Lively
  • Great for happy hour
  • Good for groups
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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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
  • Website
    http://www.proper21.com/
  • 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
  • Location
    1319 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004
  • Area
    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
    Bar Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Menu

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  • TRUFFLE FRIESUS$14.99

    white truffle / parmesan cheese / malt vinegar aioli / parsley

    • POKE NACHOSUS$22.99

      wonton nachos / seaweed salad / cilantro / marinated tuna / spicy aioli / avocado / eel sauce

      • BIRRIA EGGROLLUS$18.99

        braised short rib / fontina queso / onions / consommé dipping sauce

        • GRILLED OCTOPUSUS$18.99

          spanish octopus / toasted baguette / baby potatoes in rosemary butter / roasted tomatoes

          • PROPER WINGSUS$17.99

            served plain or with choice of: classic buffalo / korean / sweet chili / bourbon bbq / gold rush / old bay

            FLATBREADS

            • HOT HONEYUS$21.99

              marinara / local burrata / pepperoni / spicy honey / fresh basil

              • BUFFALO CHICKENUS$19.99

                crispy chicken / cheddar / buffalo sauce / blue cheese crumbles / watercress / ranch dressing

                • MARGHERITAUS$18.99

                  marinara / bocconcini / balsamic glaze / pesto drizzle

                  SALADS & BOWLS

                  • POACHED PEARUS$19.99

                    crispy pork belly / red wine poached pears / watercress mix / gorgonzola / fig balsamic dressing / brussels sprouts

                    • TRUFFLE CAESARUS$19.99

                      romaine hearts / grilled chicken / truffle / charred tomato / thyme croutons

                      • SOUTHWEST CHICKENUS$18.99

                        romaine / crispy chicken / tortilla strips / cherry tomatoes / cheddar jack / black beans / charred corn / pickled onions / scallions / cherry pepper ranch

                        • TUNA POKEUS$23.99

                          sushi rice / mango / cucumber noodles / seaweed salad / avocado / sushi grade ahi tuna / crispy onions / yum yum

                          • CHICKEN BACON RANCHUS$19.99

                            fried chicken / applewood smoked bacon / ranch dressing / basmati rice / celery / corn / egg / scallions

                            • BEEF BULGOGIUS$19.99

                              korean beef bulgogi / basmati rice / celery / fried onions / corn / egg / sriracha mayo / parsley

                              MUSSELS

                              one pound of steamed dutch mussels, served with toasted baguette

                              • ANDOUILLE SHALLOTUS$20.99

                                andouille sausage / tomato sauce / cilantro / garlic / wine / shallot / butter

                                • GARLIC WINEUS$20.99

                                  garlic / wine / cilantro / butter

                                  HAND HELDS

                                  • PROPER BURGER

                                    1/4 pound angus beef patty / applewood smoked bacon / proper cheese blend / bistro onions / pickle chips / dijonnaise / potato bun

                                    • SMASH BURGER

                                      two smashed angus beef patties / lettuce / tomato / american cheese / crispy onion rings / pickle chips / cherry pepper jam / horseradish aioli / potato bun

                                      • SALMON BURGER

                                        wild-caught atlantic salmon patty / sriracha aioli / cilantro-lime slaw / potato bun

                                        • served with seasoned friesUS$19.99
                                        • substitute sweet potato friesUS$2.49

                                      • CHICKEN CLUB

                                        grilled chicken / applewood smoked bacon / american cheese / lettuce / tomato / bistro onions / sriracha aioli / potato bun

                                        • CAULIFLOWER STEAK

                                          cauliflower / ciabatta / tomato jam / avocado / soy marinated cucumber noodles / watercress

                                          • served with sweet potato fries

                                        SIDES

                                        • CAESAR SALADUS$7.99

                                          romaine hearts / parmesan cheese / caesar dressing / thyme croutons

                                          • HOUSE SALADUS$7.99

                                            mixed greens / pickled onion / cherry tomatoes / balsamic dressing

                                            • SWEET POTATO FRIESUS$7.99

                                              served with a side of our spicy aioli

                                              • FRENCH FRIESUS$7.99

                                                seasoned french fries / served with a side of ketchup

                                                • BROCCOLINIUS$7.99

                                                  broccolini marked on the grill / sautéed with white wine and garlic

                                                  • MAC AND CHEESEUS$14.99

                                                    gouda cheese sauce / rotini pasta / toasted panko

                                                    • add crispy pork belly or braised beef short ribs or butter-poached lobster knuckleUS$4.99

                                                  • BRUSSELS SPROUTSUS$12.99

                                                    brussels sprouts / pickled onion / gorgonzola / pork belly / korean orange sauce / watercress

                                                    ENTREES

                                                    • FALL SALMONUS$29.99

                                                      blackened wild-caught icelandic salmon / fennel glaze / broccolini / charred tomato / pesto / fennel risotto

                                                      • PORK CHOPUS$30.99

                                                        12 oz bone-in pork chop / squash puree / sautéed broccolini / fig balsamic glaze

                                                        • FISH & CHIPSUS$22.99

                                                          alaskan cod / cajun ipa beer batter / seasoned fries / tartar

                                                          • BRAISED SHORT RIBUS$32.99

                                                            7 oz boneless short rib / mashed potatoes / sautéed spinach / roasted baby carrots / oyster mushrooms / demi glaze

                                                            • SPICY RIGATONIUS$23.99

                                                              italian sausage / tomato sauce / basil / garlic / whipped ricotta / thyme

                                                              • LOBSTER BISQUEUS$13.99

                                                                1 oz maine lobster / sotolines / sherry

                                                                Last updated: 7 November 2024

                                                                What 902 people are saying

                                                                Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                4.1
                                                                4.1 based on recent ratings
                                                                • 4Food
                                                                • 4.1Service
                                                                • 3.9Ambience
                                                                • 3.6Value

                                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                                Review summary

                                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                Proper 21 - F Street offers a vibrant dining experience with "excellent" food and a "luxury sports bar vibe." Guests rave about the "amazing" poke nachos and truffle fries, and the diverse menu caters to all tastes. The service is generally attentive, though the venue can be "extremely noisy."

                                                                902 Reviews

                                                                1. Gela

                                                                  San Francisco

                                                                  34 reviews

                                                                  vip
                                                                  4.0

                                                                  34 reviews

                                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                  3. Service 3
                                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                                  Did not realize it is really a sports bar when booking. So, of course it is noisy. Nice selection menu. Food was quite good. Prices appropriate to the menu. As it got busier, our waitress disappeared trying to deal with a lot of tables. Luckily someone else came along and took our dessert order. The lava cake was mediocre; the menu said berries but there were none, only a not very good berry sauce. Decent wine list although beer is probably more popular.

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                                                                2. Robin

                                                                  Richmond

                                                                  43 reviews

                                                                  vip
                                                                  3.0

                                                                  43 reviews

                                                                  Dined 5 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                                  2. Food 3
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 1
                                                                  It was so loud we couldn’t hear each other. Our waitress was spectacular and when we said we had theater tickets she seemed to find another gear, getting our food and drinks super-fast. But the noise …. Yikes

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                                                                3. Nora

                                                                  Washington DC

                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                  3.0

                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                  Dined 5 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                                  2. Food 3
                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                                  The decibel level was in the 90’s! The salmon Burger was not good

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                                                                4. Graham

                                                                  Washington DC

                                                                  11 reviews

                                                                  4.0

                                                                  11 reviews

                                                                  Dined 6 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                                  Very loud like most DC places. But staff was very nice though very busy. And the food was good but not exceptional and a fair value for DC.

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                                                                5. Jennifer

                                                                  Dallas

                                                                  11 reviews

                                                                  vip
                                                                  3.0

                                                                  11 reviews

                                                                  Dined on 17 November 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                  3. Service 2
                                                                  4. Ambience 2
                                                                  On a quiet Sunday evening with very few full tables, service was slow and unresponsive. They seated five of us at a table for four, when there were multiple 6-tops open that would have provided us more comfortable seating. Food was good, but not worth the New York prices and sub-par service.

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                                                                6. Vanessa

                                                                  Washington DC

                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                  Dined on 17 November 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  A great restaurant for a night out. excellent drinks and food

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                                                                7. Kathleen

                                                                  Washington DC

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  4.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined on 25 October 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                  2. Food 3
                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                                  Cute spot near the national theater, I would go back. Service was great, food was good.

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                                                                8. OpenTable Diner

                                                                  Washington DC

                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                  vip
                                                                  3.0

                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                  Dined on 25 October 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 2
                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                  The food is always fantastic. Always. Everyone always loves their meal, no matter what they get. But our waiter was rarely present. We ate at 630, were quick in ordering, and said we had to be at National Theater at 8. At 7:48, we were still looking all over for him, as was the next table. We ended up talking to them because they had told him the same thing, and they were just as bewildered at the service issue as we were. The service was slow, but when you disappear when you know we have a show…it was really disappointing. Sigh. It’s just a bummer because the food is so darn good.

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                                                                9. Staci

                                                                  Pittsburgh

                                                                  5 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  5 reviews

                                                                  Dined on 25 October 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Very welcoming atmosphere to all age groups. No one should have a problem finding something to order on their appropriately sized and priced menu. Nice and close to most attractions for walking.

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                                                                10. Eli

                                                                  Washington DC

                                                                  7 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  7 reviews

                                                                  Dined on 3 October 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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                                                                FAQs

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

                                                                Proper 21 - F Street is rated 4.1 stars by 902 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                Make a booking

                                                                2 people
                                                                23:30
                                                                Booked 19 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
                                                                • Area
                                                                  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
                                                                  Bar Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining
                                                                • 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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