This place appears to be in the upscale side (looking from outside) although it's a Motif is cool- it's just a sports bar type restaurant with sports bar type food. The food was okay. I had the steak frites, I had it cooked well because my only other choice was Medium and when I'm told the chef can't cook my steak medium-well- I don't think i could have stomached a steak with too much red ( to each its own). The fries were delicious! My son had the pastrami sandwich and he said it was good with some vinegar chips. My husband had beef sandwich with French onion dip and chips. He enjoyed. Happy Hour house wine was just that- nothing tasty. Service was okay, Probably will not go back. But it was worth experiencing. read more

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I have mixed feelings in leaving a review but these were my observations. I do want to preface that we dined during the UFC Freedom 250 event. 1) my reservations were for 6 and they would not honor (only 4). We made it work. This was approved by the Hostess Hanna and confirmed by the manager. 2) a good amount of tv screens and they played the volume pretty loud which was great. 3) great atmosphere and live 4) birria egg rolls delicious and summer salad very refreshing 5) server can use some customer service skills (very disappointing). We had to flag the servers to get service, but expected during a busy time. However I did notice the servers carrying buckets of ice and putting ice packs on their shoulders. Could be overworked. 6) overall we made the best of our experience. I wouldn't be opposed to visiting again. read more

Server definitely needs to work on her service attitude. Definitely will not be returning. My card was charged 2x even after I explained to her that it was already charged. Great atmosphere & many options to choose from but her attitude and service energy is why we are giving a 1star. Customer service can build or break your reputation. read more

Proper 21 - F Street - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

3.14.26 Service was inattentive and slow throughout the evening.    -After being seated, it took a very long time for a server to come to our table. Service remained slow even after we received our drinks and later our food. We were told the restaurant was swamped due to a concert at the nearby theater where we were headed afterward.    -My Moscow Mule order was incorrect.    -The fries arrived without the chili flakes despite being requested when placing the order. Food:    -Parker House Rolls: Good.    -Old Bay Wings: Average. They tasted slightly overcooked to me, although the seasoning was flavorful and not overpowering.    -Burger: Too charred for my taste. This may have been my first smash burger.    -French Dip Au Jus: The meat was chewy. Redeeming Quality:    The manager came to our table to apologize for the slow service and treated us to a round of drinks. Overall: Given the service issues and the food, it's unlikely we would return or recommend this restaurant. read more

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We recently enjoyed dinner at this establishment after a show at The National Theater. I had been here before but it had been a couple of years so I was down to try it again. The restaurant has a bar area and seated dinner area, and we were in the latter section. We liked the vibes -- it's dimly lit and it has a "city" vibe. Our server was nice and attentive. She recommended the smash burger and I'm so glad she did! I ordered that with fries and it was so good! My sister ordered the salmon burger with broccolini and she enjoyed her meal. My daughter ordered the buttered pasta with fruit (strawberries and blueberries) from the kids menu. She had no complaints. :) Can't wait to come back to this spot, especially to try their happy hour. read more

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The Barria egg rolls were great, fantastic truffle fries, and decadent churro waffle. The fish was bland and did not have much flavor, but the broccolini was probably the star of the entire day. Also enjoyed the pink lady it was sweet and strong. I also appreciated the mocktail offerings. read more

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So good. We were at a wedding in DC and gave this place a try after all the festivities were done. It has a great, open-concept that allowed for an inside/outside vibe with great ambient light. The place was much bigger than it appeared off the street. We were there for a late-night snack and a drink. I ordered the wings and let me tell you...wow! It made the "mild, buffalo" wings back home feel like "diet wings" haha. Oh man, did they have some kick and flavor that was far more superior than I was used to. The bartender and service were amazing as well. We didn't stay long, but it had all the elements of a great place and up our alley for sure. If we re-visited this area, we definitely would return and would love to try more on their menu. This was a very solid experience and joyful experience. Check them out! read more

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I will say only came here for drinks but nothing really special about them. It was kind of weird since there were a ton of high top tables that have reserved on them but we were able to sit at them. The service was slow and for some reason were like we cant split checks. The cocktails are way too expensive and the Guinness was only 16oz. Not a place to go for drinks. read more

LOUUUD as hell in here after the workday. But, the food is outstanding. The happy hour drinks are stiff. It feels like a place where a lot of deals are made or begun. The front portion is for the casual eaters and drinkers, table tops, and high chairs. You know for those who want something quick. The rear is the dimly lit main dining area. The wooden exposed ceiling rails, White interior is very dim. The menus are hard to read because of the font and lighting. The food was shall we say "proper." The app wings are huge and savory. I don't like the kid gloves Happy Hour drink abatement. I had the Pastrami sandwhich and it was so good. The meat was piled on so tender, and the kraut and toppings were just fresh. The Brussel sprots were delicious! read more

I went here late on a Wednesday night for the time to meet up with some friends for late bar moment. The drinks were delicious and our bartender, Choi (forgive my misspelling) was very attentive and polite. The ambiance of the restaurant/bar was nice and moody. read more

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In town on business, dropped in alone during NBA playoff game. The place was packed, with a lively and respectful crowd. Hostess found me a seat with a good view of the many screens. The server was prompt, took and quickly delivered my order. Really nothing else you could ask from a sports bar. I'll be back. read more

Great family friendly restaurant near the White House. We did 0 research and pulled up Yelp while by the White House to find a place to grab dinner on a Monday. I'm glad this place popped up. It wasn't busy and I definitely saw other families dining as well. It's loud with all the TVs, but manageable. I got a matchatini and it was ok, I like the concept more than the drink. My husband got an old fashioned, which was pretty good. The kids split a cheese pizza from the kids menu (they have a kids menu!) We also got a side Caesar salad, which was pretty good and the bulgogi bowl. It's not an authentic bulgogi bowl, it was more like a bulgogi fried rice. My husband didn't like it, but my son and I ate it. Service was friendly and fast. I would definitely come back. read more

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I've been to the Proper 21 K Street location for happy hour before, but this was my first time in the F Street location! Vibe was great-- very chill and a more elevated sports bar-type ambiance. Service was great, but just a bit slow. We got a 3 course set menu with lots of appetizers: - Appetizers: 10/10 (loved every one of them. I especially loved the cauliflower tater tots and crab cakes!) - Caesar salad: 5/10 (ok salad. Sauce was lacking.) - Salmon: 6/10 (good salmon, but there wasn't lobster risotto, which I was looking forward to!!) - Churro waffle: 7/10 (yummy but a bit too sweet) - Cocktails: 7/10 (good but def on the stronger side) read more

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Let me preference this with it was 100 degrees in DC so the weather was a factor. I believe their air conditioning was on its last leg because of the extreme temperatures. With that being sad, it was kind of warm and uncomfortable inside. My salad also came out room temperature which was disappointing. I had the salmon and it was very bland. No salt or pepper, nothing. The highlights are the waffle dessert and the excellent customer service. read more

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Happened to stop in for a quick appetizer and drink and was blown away by the poke nachos! Excellent beer selection and great cocktails. I sat at the bar and Diana was an excellent bartender! read more

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Popped in for a weekday lunch, sat at the bar, plenty of open seating, also outdoor seating as well. I had the truffle chicken Caesar salad - it took longer than expected to come out and was a smaller portion than I expected. However, chicken was well cooked and salad dressing was delicious. Yummy house lager as well. Decent enough option in the area, but probably wouldn't go out of my way. read more

Proper 21 - F Street - Truffle Caeser - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Walked in here without knowing a thing, and walked out satisfied. A friend and I were just browsing places to grab a quick drink and some food, and had a really good experience. Our server's name was Anna and she was seriously one of the best servers I've had in a very long time. We came in during a football game (so it was packed and rowdy) but we still got our food and drinks as quickly as possible. I got the Ranch Chicken bowl and it was very tasty. Management was also super friendly and very attentive. Would definitely stop in again. read more

Proper 21 - F Street - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Visiting from Boston area and came in here hoping for some decent food and to watch the Patriots play. Well, this is the whole deal--service, food, and screens. When we entered the restaurant, I let the hostess know we would like to watch the Patriots game. She knew right where to put us, and this was impressive because there are at least 16 screens here. And they aren't marked either the games. Well done! I knew the menu looked good--turns out the food is very well executed too. I had the spring salmon with romesco sauce. Fantastic. Super crispy skin on top, delicious sauce and vegetables. My partner has the tuna poke bowl. He's very happy. We had the cookie skillet for dessert--fantastic. Great service too. Very glad we chose this place! read more

This place is great for basic American food. The chicken wings were flavorful and hot. The beer was cold. The Caesar salad was flavorful! I'll definitely be back here. read more

Good service and good vibes. It was a nice experience overall and would go back. The food was tasty! read more

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Not our favorite. Expensive. Clean tho. Friendly staff. Better options around. $50 per person or so.

I had a great lunch experience at Proper 21! If you're looking for a spot with a fantastic vibe, this is it. * The Vibe: The ambience is amazing. It's a very large, spacious venue which makes it feel open and comfortable even when it's busy. * The Bar: Truly outstanding. The bar setup is impressive and definitely the centerpiece of the room. * The Perks: A huge plus is their Happy Hour, which starts early at 11:30 AM. Getting those draft beer discounts during lunch is a rare find and much appreciated. * The Food: I ordered the French Dip Au Jus. It was good--not the absolute best I've ever had, but certainly a solid, satisfying lunch choice. Overall, a great spot for a mid-day break or a group gathering. I'll definitely be back for the atmosphere and the drinks! read more

The menu is very limited and the food was just ok. It is bar food at higher prices. The atmosphere was dark and quiet. Service was good

The music was amazing and the manager Mike was so accommodating and kind!!! He was the best! He standalone is an attraction for DC for how caring and amazing he is. read more

We were walking around and saw this place and decided to pop in. It was pretty busy for lunch so that was a good sign. The burger was amazing and the bacon was too good as well. Our service wasn't the greatest, but still overall a good experience. read more

Proper 21 - F Street - Proper Burger - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great place for an afternoon drink. Came in around 4:30 and there were only a few people there. Within an hour, the place was full. They have a good selection of beer on tap, three bartenders working the bar, and four TVs with sports and news on. read more

Proper 21 - F Street - Great craft beer selection. - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This place is super cute. Came on Saturday night to watch the game with friends and the place was bustling. The bar area is around 20 stools and a slew of high top tables with ample tvs so you can see the games from anywhere. This is on top of random TVs throughout the location so it's an ideal place to go for good food and games. I sat at the bar and was serviced immediately and routinely checked on. I ordered a lemon drop (of course) gold rush wings and the Garlic Wine mussels. Lemon Drop - 10/10, no notes, perfect balance of vodka. Gold Rush Wings - 10/10 - perfect crunch, great blend of spicy and sweet. Mussels - 8/10 - broth could've been seasoned better in my opinion but the mussels themselves were good quality and only two went unopened which I would say speaks to the quality of the batch I received. Parking is a bit chaotic down here but street parking was available for around $5 otherwise you'll have to find a garage. I would absolutely come back to this location and have been bragging about the wings since I left. read more

Proper 21 - F Street - Garlic Wine Mussels - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Let's start by saying the portions are huge here! Great food and pretty nice service. The restaurant is spacious but was a little warm. It felt like the AC was struggling to keep up a bit! We came with friends and toddlers/a 10 month old and there was something on the menu for everyone! Not a huge fan of red sangria, which they had but I thoroughly enjoyed the white sangria they had! It was delicious! My smash burger was cooked well and the sweet potato fries were hot and crispy! Parking is a bit hit or miss on the street but there's plenty of public parking garages that are just a short distance. Would definitely return! read more

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So disappointed. They said the menu got small. They were right...Only 3 Entrees?! I ordered the salmon with my salad they said ok... after 10 minutes they came back and said we have no salmon. I got chicken instead on the tomatoes cucumber salad. The chicken was cut in a thin strip about 4 oz and dry as anything with no flavor. $30 for this...it was not worth it... I couldn't cut it with my butter knife. I asked for tea with my dessert at the end of the meal they said ok ... came back and said we don't have any tea bags? Who is managing or should I say not managing inventory?! no salmon on a Friday night at 7...no tea bags? It's too bad service was good and it's a funky place inside but I'd just stick to drink if you go here....if they have what you want in stock. read more

The arched ceilings and sleek black bar created the perfect backdrop for what turned out to be an exceptional meal. undoubtedly the crispy fried chicken sandwich and crisp, cool glass of water and a dark beer provided the perfect refreshment to wash it all down. If you're looking for an excellent meal in a great setting, the chicken sandwich here is a must-try. read more

Proper 21 - F Street - Honey Fried chicken Sandwich - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Yummy! Came to Proper 21 on a Friday evening and was shocked that it wasn't more packed. I was there a few weeks ago during the week and the place was packed. I came with a friend after exploring the Christmas markets. There were open spots at the bar so we sat there. We are both loving cider right now so we got the cider on draft to drink. And we ordered wings and the burger. I love that we were able to split the wing flavors. We got buffalo and the gold rush as flavors. The gold rush is supposed to be a combo of multiple flavors. It was actually the spicier of the two. Both wing flavors were delicious. The burger was also really good. Will continue to come back to Proper 21 in the future. read more

Proper 21 - F Street - Proper Wings - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I went to Proper 21 and I really enjoyed the lighting and vibe of the place. Our server was really nice and service was super fast for how busy the restaurant was. I got the French dip and the sparkling rose. The French dip itself was so good but I did not love the fries. The sparkling rose was great!! read more

Great Spot for a Pre-Show Meal Near the National Theatre! My friends and I grabbed dinner at Proper 21 on F Street before heading to the National Theatre -- and it was a great choice! The location is ideal, just a short walk from the theater. I ordered the Proper Burger with fries, and my friend had the Spicy Rigatoni. Both dishes were delicious! My burger was cooked perfectly, juicy and flavorful, and the fries were hot and crispy, just the way I like them. My friend said the rigatoni had the right amount of spice and was really flavorful. The ambiance inside was lively but not overwhelming -- a nice mix of modern sports bar and upscale dining. It felt energetic yet comfortable, with a stylish, clean interior that worked well for both casual bites and a night out. Our waitress was friendly and accommodating, checking in just enough without being overbearing. The only heads-up: street parking was pretty limited on a Saturday, so plan to use a nearby garage if you're driving in. All in all, Proper 21 is a great choice for a tasty meal in a convenient downtown location. I'd return -- especially for another pre-show dinner! read more

Chill bar with a low sports bar vibe but otherwise a bit more classy. There's lots of room in the front bar area for large groups. The bartender had just run out of Bulliet on this given Saturday, but she was able to suggest an alternative for me. The old fashioned was ok - definitely strong! read more

The chicken sandwich was delicious and my whole family loved their food it was a great experience and we would one percent come back!

The AMAZING Diana is HERE! Outstanding customer service! Attentive, approachable, complete professional and it seems to this patron that she is all-around FANTASTIC at her job. 5 Star service. {I will be back to post a detailed review. } I just couldn't let this night, which would have been horrible but for Diana's welcoming approach. My friend and I will be regulars for the attention to detail, cleanliness, execution of food and a wonderful "late night" dinner. Management please keep her and promote. She exemplifies what (amazing) customer service that should be applied everywhere and everyday. Thanks again Diana! You saved us, while The Mussel Bar & Grille, didn't honor our reservation and subsequently closed the kitchen BEFORE our reservation. {The kitchen was closed upon our arrival, 7 minutes after our reservation.} We didn't eat until 10 but the food was quickly expedited and perfectly cooked. THANKS SO MUCH: Diana and your WINNING PROPER 21 team! read more

Proper 21 - F Street - Lobster Bisque and Mussels in Garlic Wine Sauce, with grilled bread. - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Stopped by for a quick late dinner that turned into a long night with drinks. That speaks to the great atmosphere and service we received. The place has a loud ambiance very close to being in a club. If you don't mind loud music, this is the place for you. We loved the Red Sangria, the Rumchata drink, and the Birria rolls! Highly recommend. The dressing on the Caesar salad was good just not our favorite. It had a close taste to mayo. The poached pear was very tasty. It was just one of those dishes that gets sweeter the more you keep eating. The Rigatoni was very close to making our recommended list. The sauce was too watery. read more

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We came here Friday night for after work dinner and drinks. I had the hot honey flatbread and it was delicious. It was full of pepperoni and melty cheese with a hint of sweet and spicy honey on a perfectly baked crispy crust. They have a very unique cocktail menu. I ordered the mint to be, a tequila drink with watermelon and mint and it was very tasty! Sweet and refreshing. Shout out to the bartenders!! The service was great. All the staff members were nice and helpful. The place is full of tvs to watch any sports game. The ambiance is nice and cozy with upbeat music. Street parking and garages nearby. I will be back another time! read more

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The food was very good. The service is awesome. The atmosphere is a bit upscale for an average social club. read more

Proper 21 - F Street - Smash Burger 21 - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Cool sports bar meets modern American restaurant vibe. Close enough to the mall for tourists and close enough to everything else for a regular dc crowd. Lots of TVs, long bar, and some outdoor seating. Pasta was advertised as spicy and did not disappoint. Good hearty flavors. Wings had a nice kick to them as well. Service was slow but it was busy. read more

Proper 21 - F Street - Poke bowl - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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