I want to first say that ambiance it's really nice! The tables are very close together, so it's a tight space. My drink was great but the amount of whip cream was too much, it just needed a little bit. Which was a shame because the drink itself was really good. They were out of Ribeye, Sea Bass and Ox tails, the charcuterie board was only cheese and bread because they were out of meat. The service was great, the men look amazing in their yellow. I know they just opened, but based on price and the experience I don't think the food is worth the price. My steak was overcooked and bland, I think the duck fat was missing in the fries For $250 for two people I expect more. read more

Proper Cuisine - Flirtini - American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

The best thing at this establishment is the water. Genuinely do you yourself a favor and go to any other restaurant. They were "out" of half of the menu. They got our drink orders wrong several times. They are also dishonest about issues in their kitchen. They need serious work on their business before it is a suitable establishment for any patrons. read more

Ok so this restaurant is new, we went for Grand Opening weekend. It is co-owned by the owner of Blk Swan and the owner of Papi Cuisine. I didn't know what to expect because I lovvvve Blk Swan but I hateee Papi Cuisine. This place is aiming to be upscale, everyone was dressed nicely and the staff looked amazing. I felt as though it wasn't completely convincing of "upscale." I didn't like the seating, felt cafeteria-like. Drink: French 75 (it was ok), my friend had an Espresso Martini which she said was REALLY good Food: Spicy Rigatoni (it was also just ok, for $40 it definitely needed more than the 18 noodles I got!) Shrimp with crab fried rice - interesting, also ok, but rice was hard as a rock Deviled eggs - very tasty! The food was ok. It wasn't bad, but am I home daydreaming about the food...no. Although this is considered upscale, the food really didn't stand out, but again it wasn't bad. This place could really turn out to be great after they work out the small kinks. Good job on opening week. read more

I enjoyed my dinner at Prim & Proper the ambience was very nice with cute details to make you enjoy the dining experience. The cocktail menu was fun but a little expensive. My husband and I ordered an appetizer, main course, and a side to try the entire menu. The food was OK. I'm not sure the price is worth it. Our food came out extremely fast, which was a plus but that also means it was not made to order. The deviled eggs had great toppings that included caviar, fried oyster, and bacon bits, but had no flavor. You could tell it had been sitting in the fridge for a while. The pork belly was delicious but obviously was cooked yesterday or earlier in the day. My husband ordered the burger and thought it was delicious but overcooked . I ordered the crab croquettes and cream spinach as a side. I was happy with the meal I put together, the spinach could use a touch of salt. We were not offered dessert and our check was brought to the table so I can't comment on what they had as an option. We may give this a try again after they've been open for a little while. read more

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Visit there from Norfolk Va lunch on 7-24-25 atmosphere was nice the waitress suck no personality talk very short our choices limited when we orders it took over ten minutes to recieve them I watched her wait on two more tables after taking our orders I ordered Korean bbq wings they were cold very very tough to eat and not korean taste at all loads of bbq sauce on them I ask for refill on my drink water I watch her clear two tables before return then she got auto 17% tip of our order I was very disappointed for 100.00 lunch will not do not want to go again read more

Prime and Proper is a nice black owned restaurants ,that just open over a little over 8 months, I will give there food 9/10 .the restaurants has very elegant decor! I would rank the service 10/10. read more

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I LOVED this experience! The food, service, atmosphere. Our server was amazing and honest. He gave great recommendations and always checked on us. The food was delicious and the drink!!!!!!! I cannot wait to return for more people, pics, and food! Great birthday putting. Thank you Prim & Proper! read more

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I went to Prim & Proper on opening Saturday night. Reservation for 8pm. Was greeted by nice gentleman offering to take our coats. Very hospitable. Our server took about 8 minutes to greet us. Very nice young man with a pleasant smile. We ordered Martinis - Delicious. I started with the deviled eggs, they were creamy with a nice tang. My friend started with crab croquettes which she enjoyed. My friend raved about the salmon en croute that she ordered. I had the shrimp and crab black rice. Salty and the rice was hard and crunchy. I understand black rice to be chewy but it was for sure undercooked so beware of that. I finished my meal with the crème brûlée which was creamy with a crunchy shell, to standard. Ambiance: There was a young lady singing softly to R&B covers. Here's my issue: I specifically came to see the fanfare that has been posted all over social media with the live band and the upstairs "cotton club" like area. IT IS NOT OPENED, on opening weekend. ALSO, I was told that would be members only. Very disappointing and to me quite misleading. I would be hesitant to visit this restaurant again without the other portion of the experience, the food alone does not carry the weight of the upscale entertainment dining experience advertised. read more

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We arrived on time for our reservation and sat outside, buzzing in for about 10-15 minutes with no response. I presume the restaurant was closed, but according to the website, it was listed as open until 11 PM. There was no signage or communication indicating a change in hours or closure, which left us confused and disappointed. read more

Proper Cuisine - My reservation - American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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I went on a solo date last night and the whole staff was amazing! I sat at the bar since I was by myself. My bartender Kevin was such a delight. Very attentive, professional and knowledgeable. Kevin, along with two other gentlemen (sorry I didn't get their names) helped me pick out drinks and what to eat. I got the Un Deux Trois and Reisling for my drinks. I started with the Caesar salad which was tasty. I liked that I could taste the anchovies in the dressing. Then I got the lobster ravioli which was AMAZING! Chef Calvin brought me out my food and even came back to check how I liked it. It was my first time trying branzino and I will definitely be back. The music wasn't too loud. The decor was beautiful and the whole staff was wonderful! I'll definitely be back! read more

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Great atmosphere and food was superior. We celebrate our anniversary and we had braised oxtails and jumbo shrimp with crab fried black rice. I highly recommend Prim & Proper. read more

Proper Cuisine - Jumbo shrimp with crab fried black rice - American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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My girlfriend and I were excited to try Prim and Proper during their grand opening. We were definitely underdressed, so be sure to follow the business casual dress requirement. The aesthetics of the restaurant was charming. The staff were friendly and helpful. I got the jumbo shrimp, which was okay. The seasoning didn't add much, and the crab in the black rice didn't stand out. My girlfriend got the oxtail, which was good. It was incredibly tender and sat on pureed butter beans. What's interesting is that they have a dress code. I haven't found a neat way to eat oxtail. They are still working on a few things, with them only being open for a few days. Be patient with the service as they are a new restaurant. I'd come back in a few weeks to try again. read more

Walking into the restaurant, the piano, chandelier and photos are nice. When you get into the restaurant, it's cute, but just okay in my opinion. The price point is too expensive for what you are getting. I had a party of three- steak which came with au graten potatoes, duck confit, crab rice and prawns, Caesar salad, deviled eggs, charcuterie board, broccolini, creamed spinach and au graten potatoes as appetizer and accompaniments. The potatoes were burnt on the bottom, the duck was very salty and the charcuterie board had the worst bread I have ever had. It was extremely hard. We had three drinks that were basic. The waiters were very attentive, dressed nicely and explained the menu well. It was my birthday and they provided glasses of champagne which was very nice and appreciated. The music sounded like a recording, at one point turned up very loud, but after a few minutes , the volume was reduced to a reasonable tone. Was the experience horrible? No, it absolutely was not, however, they will need to improve on the menu and portions if they plan to continue charging exorbitant prices. Almost $500 for three people was expensive and not worth it for a basic meal. My expectation was set much higher for the cost and I was a little disappointed. I would not dare complain as nothing was egregious, just not worth the cost in my opinion. read more

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I went for dinner on 2/2/24. Forest was our waiter. He was amazing. Not all of the items in the menu were available. The deviled eggs, oxtails, fried chicken, broccolini and the drinks were all delicious. My Dad was drinking single malt scotch and I was drinking French 75. There was one appetizer we had that was kinda tough so it made it difficult to chew. I will include a picture. I think it would have been better to cut the menu down to what they had versus having the waiter keep repeating what they didn't have yet. The ambiance is nice. I think allowing men to sit in a restaurant named Prim and Proper with hats on is contrary to the vibe I think you're trying to create. I will go back to try some other items on the menu. All in all I had a great time. read more

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The only positive I have to share was that we were able to find parking. Customer service was bare minimum because they add 20% gratuity regardless. Felt rushed most of the evening. Drinks weren't that great. Food was mid at best. Was not made aware of the pre-selected 4 course Valentine's Day menu even the day after. Just so many things. Will not be returning even though the original menu is what i was happy to try. read more

I was treated to dinner and started with the pornstar martini (great taste) slightly higher than other cities. Then I ordered the shrimp with fried rice and a side of mac and cheese. Overall, good taste, portions were or seemed to be small unless I was extra being greedy and hungrier. My friend had the ribeye steak and said it was decent. The crispy wings were good. Nice ambience and great music. Aside from the entryway and taking photos I'll have to revisit and try some other food items. I wasn't as satisfied as I thought I would be. Food 3.5 Drinks 5 Service 5 read more

So for Valentine's Day weekend they have a very limited menu, which was not advertised on the website. $75 four course meal. Not bad but however the options are very limited, im allergic to shrimp/crabs and the only option they have was crab balls and crab deviled eggs for the starters. I asked if i could substitute they said no and that i would have to pay the $75 whether i got the starter or not. After going back and forth they did offer $10 for me but still ended up charging me anyway, very disappointing smh read more

Crab and avocado salad, Caesar salad and crab fritters were all great. Also had 2 honey old fashions and got a pleasant buzz. I'd go back, all here for supporting Black owned businesses in Baltimore read more

Prim & Proper is a great new addition to the Baltimore food scene! My party got the deviled eggs, crab and avocado salad, oxtail, spicy rigatoni, shrimp and crab rice, duck fat fries, broccolini, and the bronzino. All came out hot and at a good pace! Drinks were also delicious and creative. The restaurant was beautifully decorated and the artwork was on point. I will be back! read more

Not impressed. Server was blah, asked about the $30 bottomless drinks and he told me that the only drinks I could choose from was the champagne or margarita. False advertisement. Let's get to the food. I had the red snapper. Rice was room temperature and I can tell that the fish had already been made and just warmed up. My husband ordered the jerk lamb chops -- medium well. The chops were so hard, not tender at all. When my husband told the one server in the almost empty restaurant, he just shrugged it off. We will never go back there. Very improper cuisine! read more

The food was overpriced, cheaply made -- who puts peanuts (not pecans) on a sweet potato casserole? Also, the egg fried rice was horrible and the shrimp -- only 3 with the heads included. who eats shrimp heads? This was one of the worst dining experiences I have ever had. I wouldn't give this place any stars if that were possible. read more

Went for a friend's birthday. It was 8 people and we had a reservation. The service was good. The ambiance was lovely. I do feel the menu was somewhat limited. However I am noticing most restaurants have a larger drink menu now. My meal was the waiters suggestion and it didn't disappoint. One thing I did notice was that the waiter would leave for extended periods of time but not just our waiter all of the tables were experiencing the same thing. I felt it may have been a way allow you to order more but after 1 hour and 30 minutes it felt drawn out. Over all the experience was pleasant . read more

Absolutely best experience I've ever had at a restaurant! Everything we tasted was beyond delicious, I wish I could have eaten more. The cocktails were perfect and presentation was on point I can't wait to go back to try something new. Definitely my new favorite restaurant for date night! If you want to impress your girl, this is the place to take her. read more

I'm shocked to see low ratings in the reviews below as this is one of the best restaurants I've ever been to Pricing was pretty on point considering this is downtown, it's what I was expecting to pay But the ambiance and the environment and the live music is what really made this place stand out The owner came out and greeted us during our dinner and I thought that was cool seeing as the restaurant is still pretty new I would give this place a 6th star if I could Will definitely be coming back Jamaican Jerk Chicken was read more

Food delicious and nicely placed, thanks to the Chef! Service top tier thanks to Mr. Forrest. The ambiance was so perfect and inviting. So much so, that my family (7 folks from 5 to 60) spent a few hours enjoying ourselves and the entire staff. Cozy and comfortable location in downtown Baltimore. Folks don't sleep on this spot. You will not regret it! read more

Horrible service, noisy room, subpar food. Needless to say this was a "one and done". I was really excited to try this restaurant, very sad it was so bad. Don't waste your time or money. read more

If I could leave no stars I would. DO NOT GO TO THIS ESTABLISHMENT!!! First of all, the ambiance was so stiff and dry. The tables are literally facing the kitchen! Why would anyone want to sit and watch the staff in the kitchen all night?? The only time i want to watch a chef cook food is if it's Hibachi! The waiter (Kevin) was so annoying but yet didn't try to accommodate us in any way. The food was horrible. And the prices were unbelievable. We was a party of 2 and the bill was way over $200... for nothing!! I got oxtails (which was all fat) that came with beans, I don't eat beans so I asked could I substitute? The waiter said I can have mash potatoes instead. Which was fine. The potatoes was INSTEAD potatoes, and runny. They charged $16 for a substitute! In that case they should have still given me the beans, whether I ate them or not. Since I paid full price for a side ($16!) My bf got the sea bass with a lobster tail. And when I tell you, it was a portion for a child! It came with uneditable garnish on the plate. All for $68!!! It was also my bday, and my gf asked them if they had any bday desserts or complimentary bday gestures? We was told no, but we could buy a $20 dessert and they can stick a candle in it. What??? Also the glasses are so small so the waiter had to refill our water like 20x!! And let's not forget they added a 20% gratuity charge and had to nerve after we paid, came back to the table and ask if we like to leave more ...."but u don't had to" he said. NO KIDDING!!! I will never in life revisit this place! Black businesses always drop the ball. I try to support but they always either over charging or just give horrible service. In this case, it was both!! DON'T GO!!! read more

Food portions were a bit small, but the taste and presentation were excellent. Forest was an excellent server, and the ambiance holds an elegant vibe. read more