I'm a bit of a French dip aficionado in Los Angeles. I've had Philippe's and like it, and I had Cole's before it closed. But by far, The Proper in La Canada has the best French dip sandwich I've ever had. It's actually shaved prime rib on a soft and not overpowering French role, and paired with au jus and a horseradish aioli. It's heaven. I always get their fried brussel sprouts too (so truffle-y, crispy and salty). They make a killer Old Fashion too. https://www.properrestaurant.com read more

We love everything about The Proper. My kids would eat here every night if they could. They actually fight over the *Brussel sprouts* and we have to get them each their own order (they are 5 and 8). They also love the chicken fingers, the fries are phenomenal and the chocolate lava cake is a must. As for my husband and I, he says the French dip sandwich is the best he's had in his life. And he is a French dip connoisseur! He's tried all the regular L.A staples--Philippe's, Cole's, etc.... But he says nothing compares to The Proper. Their burger is also wonderful. I've also had several of their fish dishes and have enjoyed them all. And you must try the warm butter cake. I'm normally a chocolate lover, but I dream about the butter cake from The Proper. I'm not a big drinker, but husband loves their Old Fashions and they have a fully stocked bar with lots of specialty cocktails as well. We love sitting in the long booths, which can comfortably fit our party of 2 adults, 2 kids and often 2 grandparents as well. The service is always wonderful and everyone is very friendly. My only complaint about The Proper is that I hate the parking lot. It's very tight and people don't pull up far enough. But that's a small price to pay for this wonderful local gem. read more

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My wife and I decided to give The Proper a try after hearing good things and wanting to support a local neighborhood restaurant. Overall, we had a pleasant experience, but we ultimately left feeling that the prices just didn't match the overall value. The restaurant itself has a nice atmosphere. The décor is modern, clean, and thoughtfully designed, making it feel much more inviting than you might expect from a restaurant located in a strip mall. It has a comfortable, upscale vibe that makes for a nice dinner setting. The only downside was that we were seated directly underneath an air conditioning vent, which made it uncomfortably cold throughout our meal. For dinner, I ordered the short rib sandwich, and my wife had the three-taco plate, which included chips and tortilla soup. We didn't order any appetizers, desserts, or alcoholic beverages--just our entrées. After tax and tip, our total came to over $80. I completely understand that restaurant prices have increased over the past few years, and I'm willing to pay more for a great meal and experience. However, this felt like pricing I'd expect from a high-end standalone restaurant rather than a casual neighborhood spot. To be fair, the food was good. Everything was well prepared, flavorful, and enjoyable. I don't think the issue is the quality of the food--it's simply the value. While we enjoyed our meal, nothing stood out enough to justify the premium pricing, especially considering there are many other restaurants nearby offering similar quality at a lower price point. I'm glad we gave it a try, and I can see why people enjoy the ambiance and atmosphere. Unfortunately, the overall value just wasn't there for us, and because of that, I don't think we'll be returning. read more

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Made reservations by going on google and tapping the time and it set us up in Open Table. Got there early and were seated immediately in a nice roomy booth. Our fantastic and sweet waiter Jose helped us decide from the wonderful choices and we chose great food. I have been here now three times and have tried three different meals and loved all three. My favorite was the brisket burger with bacon. OMG so delicious and had horseradish and au jus on the side adding to the savory dish. Jose really took good care of us and was so fun to chat with. He made us feel so at home and welcome. I think he needs a raise and a free steak dinner! Seriously he was outstnading outstanding. I only wish I had discovered this place long ago. We need more places near the foothills with fine food and wonderful people running it. Keep it coming. And their desserts here are also Fabulous!!! read more

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I had a group of approximately 10 people for an early dinner. It was a delicious dinner experience. Everyone enjoyed their meals. The wait staff were amazing- very friendly and welcoming to all! read more

Still only love the atmosphere, the service and the drinks here .... The happy hour menu was ok .... Too much chips in everything! read more

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Honestly this place just knows how to do solid food. We came in twice during our visit to LA and both times did not disappoint. Atmosphere is a great level of charming while still modern. They have nice decor on both sides of the establishment and a lively bar that see's strong use. I prefer the booths myself but all seating is solid. The service is probably what surprised me the most. It's incredibly fast for the type of food and what I would typically come to expect from this type of sit down restaurant. It's extremely quick service. From food to drinks it all comes out of the kitchen with great pace which impressed me. Now to the food, I think all around it's high quality and tasty. First time around I got the chicken pasta and second time the club sandwich. Both were tasty and delicious. The ingredients taste fresh and the portions are large. All in all I don't think you can go wrong with many of the options. Definitely a place I'd head back to! read more

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dineLA menu at $35/person for 3 courses First visit during this summer's dineLA week. First thing I noticed was that the parking in front is extremely tight. There's some additional parking in the rear, and a few spaces on the street, but can be tough. Also, the WiFi was very spotty. Gigi waited on us and the service was good. It was a super busy night, and the staff were really hustling. We started with a couple cocktails/mocktails which were well-made. The three of us ordered off the dineLA menu, and the appetizers and entrees were very good. Gigi did a great job making sure that the various courses didn't come out on top of each other. Unfortunately, they were out of the Warm Butter Cake, however it was substituted with a delicious Italian Lemon Cake. I have a feeling that The Proper is a lively, locals place with good vibes and tasty drinks/eats. They offer a daily Happy Hour from 4-6pm, Martini Mondays, Taco Tuesdays, and Wine Wednesdays. Definitely worth a return visit to check out more of their menu (and the Warm Butter Cake!) read more

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To be succinct, it's dive bar quality food at a premium price. I got the prime rib sandwich at 23 which was the same price as their signature burger because I felt like it was adequately priced. The sandwich taste more like a paddy melt than a prime rib; the meat was dry and not tender. Bread was sandwich bread, not baked in house so it was also had a very dry and tasteless addition to my premium price sandwich. Nothing on that sandwich made me feel like I was eating 23 dollars worth. I felt bamboozled. They charged me for the dry vermouth and olives for my dirty martini as well, even though the bar tender asked if blue cheese olives were okay and I simply ordered a dirty martini, which came out to a $20 dirty martini that also was very dive bar flavored and less than satisfying. I could have gone to a fast food place and got a more premium experience than this place offered and I'll leave that there. read more

Came during dine LA week so they had some fun specials. I had the braised short rib (was a smaller portion with the dine LA menu) but it was so good. They also had some fun drinks, a little pricier than a typical cocktail bar. The service was great. read more

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What an amazing find in our trip out to Flintridge La Canada! The Proper Restaurant is a beautiful restaurant bar. We caught happy hour. Everything we ordered was fantastic. Our server was very kind and provided us great options for food and drinks. Shrimp Tacos, Braised Beef Tacos, Deviled Eggs and Hibiscus Margarita. Highly recommend! read more

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Other than the chips being stale, everything else about my meal was really yummy. I ordered the shrimp tacos which came with a delicious chicken tortilla soup. I like the ambiance of the place a lot and was shocked I hadn't noticed this place earlier. It's tucked away, but I think that's what makes it special. The interior sort of reminded me of Catcher in the Rye in studio city with its library style effect. read more

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I love the vibe of this place. We went here for cocktails on a Friday night and sat at the bar and it was the perfect way to unwind after a long week. The bartender was great and made our drinks just the way we like it. Definitely a great spot for date night. The restaurant is also super cute and would definitely come back to try their menu. read more

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I loved the atmosphere in here! It's like we're dining in a library. I really loved the service too. I decided to share an entree with my boyfriend and the kitchen was kind enough to split it for us. So what you see in the picture is my portion of the entree and my boyfriend was the same. That stuck with me because I don't think I've experienced another restaurant that does that for you. The most I usually get is they give extra plates to share. The pasta was delicious as well as the wine, so I would love to come back here again! read more

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Made a last minute reservation for an early dinner on Sunday. The restaurant was relatively quiet when we showed up at 4:45pm, there were only a few other tables of patrons with us (party of 7). We ordered a round of drinks, including the Bee's Knees, the House Red and another cocktail, as well as an assortment of apps and mains. Their happy hour runs Mon-Sun which was cool! The HH brussel sprouts were disappointing with mainly leaves, but the hummus was delicious. Folks in our group loved the Salmon Picata and Fried Chicken. I had the Miso Salmon, it was good overall but the sauce was on the sweeter side, which unfortunately masked most of the miso taste. Topped it off with a warm toffee dessert with ice cream. As we were leaving, we saw that a lot more guests sat in their bar area, such a cute ambience. Kind of reminds me of a library. Would love to return and grab a drink there next time. read more

TL;DR: Nice, cozy little neighborhood spot that's perfect for a casual get together. Went to here for dinner with friends. Food was pretty good but had to say the casual atmosphere and small cozy space was what made it. Actually, the drinks are pretty good as well. We hung out after dinner. So we can enjoy some drinks and just relax. It was a really good setting for it. I would recommend this place for anyone in La Cañada. read more

This was more expensive and upscale than I was expecting, but it was a pleasant experience. The staff was great and the decor was absolutely stunning. The hibiscus margarita and white sangria were very good. The presentation of the Scottish Salmon was messy, but the dish was great. That lemon butter...so good. There were many things on the menu I was deciding between, so I cannot wait to return and try something new! read more

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I live pretty far away from here, but this is my go-to for dinner and/or drinks when I'm in the neighborhood. I love that it kind of feels vintage and classy yet really comfortable and friendly. They have one of the best espresso martinis I've ever had in my life, and I would consider myself a connoisseur. I wish I lived closer! read more

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This was our first time here. It's a sweet place, nice atmosphere and they have good food. But please don't use a two top table as a four top and pretend it's normal. Especially when one chair at the table would almost be touching the people behind you when seated. It truly was that close. How uncomfortable for everyone. It was very full when we got there so we sat down at the small table but I realized it wasn't going to work so I asked for a bigger one. It took some time but we did get an actual four top table. The large booths were all "reserved" according to the hostess. There were two booths open for most of the time we were there, so I question their reservations and their willingness to accommodate their customers. Seat two people on a two top, not four. I promise you, most of your customers will be fine waiting for a bigger table. That small table they tried to make a four top was left empty for good reason. It's for two only. And please state that reservations are encouraged to avoid this awkward situation. read more

Great contemporary menu, satisfying drinks and attentive service. The ambiance is like being in a great cocktail lounge. The family is welcomed to dine. read more

The shrimp tacos are DELICIOUS. A must try. This place has daily happy hour deals that includes food and drinks. Our waitress was super friendly, attentive, and proactive. She new I was going to order another drink and brought over a second one as soon as she noticed I was done with the first. Love the decor. Not a loud place but not quiet. Family friendly. Parking was easy and we didn't have to wait for a seat. We went in a Sunday at 5pm. read more

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The burger it self was a pretty large one, I'd guess a half pound patty as it had a lot of heft. It had the usual burger toppings, cheese, tomato, pickles, lettuce and a mayo. Taste wise, it was kinda plain and dry. Perhaps it was a bit overcooked as I got it to go. It was hot and freshly cooked - just needed another flavored condiment. Perhaps a nice bright and bold yellow mustard would have done really nice on this. The fries were excellent! They were the battered style, which allowed them to hold up well and maintained a great crispy bite to them. These didn't need any sauce as the flavor from the seasoning and batter was in full effect. read more

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We've gone to The Proper for years. It's our favorite local dinner spot. Love the vibes, the service and the food. They have a full bar and make great drinks. My kids love their kids menu which is great too. read more

This is a quasi fine dining restaurant. It's a bit casual but has some fine dining type dishes. We visited for the Dine LA experience. I love a good short rib and it was featured on the menu. I would have to say this was one of the best spots for Dine LA. They had a 3 course meal for $35. We went on wine Wednesday and enjoyed an $11 glass of white wine. The service was good, seems like there is one server on each side. Our waitress provided some good recommendations as well. I really liked the decor, it has a New England/Cape Cod vibe. read more

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Go at their happy hour, they do a hamburger and a beer/wine combo for around $20. Can't beat it... great burger, great drinks, great neighborhood spot... can't go wrong with The Proper read more

Basing my review off of two visits to the Proper, we came back a second time because we had a great time on our first visit. Unfortunately the second didn't live up to our expectations as one of us ended up with an upset stomach and struggled throughout the night. It was probably the prime rib sandwich, as that was the only meal that was not shared. We had just moved to the area and were exploring the eateries in the neighborhood. During our first visit, we did not have a reservation but luckily for seated at a nice window seat. I'm a big sucker on where we sit, so that was a big plus. On our second visit, we had a reservation but got seated in a middle table, which I was not very pleased with. We absolutely loved the vibe of this place; it felt very cozy like we were hanging around someone's nice cabin. The raspberry drink and Bee's Knees cocktails were tasty, a little pricey but expected in this area. Here are the items we ordered during both visits: - Off-the-menu crispy rice - by far my favorite on the menu! They should make this a regular item! - Crispy sandwich - tasty and I enjoyed the tenderness of the chicken along with the crisp. I asked for a little side of honey to add on a bit more sweetness, which I think was the right move. - Prime rib sandwich - good the first time, but it caused an upset stomach during the next visit. This was a real bummer - Jambalaya pasta - it was ok. Slightly bland, too much tomato. I honestly like the jambalaya at Yard House better lol! - Warm butter cake - YES all the way! Did we need it? No. Did it make us happy? Yes! So, both visits were quite different, which I think averages to a 3-star rating. I feel I've tried most items on the menu that I wanted to try, so don't think we'll be back in a while, but likely do another visit if something new is on the menu. read more

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Everything is amazing here. delicious burgers and garlic fries they have great ambiance, and wonderful service read more

La Cañada, The Proper rocks. Delicious food, superb alcohol, and upbeat atmosphere for a terrific Saturday night. Be sure to walk through and enjoy the 1940s and '50s style wall art dictating how to live properly! Recommendations: Short rib melt Chopped salad Key lime pie The black Manhattan Come by and have a proper ol' time! read more

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I like this restaurant and the service was very good. However, $94 for three drinks and an appetizer at happy hour is just not a good value. Thanks for a good experience but I'll go somewhere else next time. read more

Enjoy coming here for Happy Hour. Their deviled eggs are so good and all their salads are worth it. I come here and meet my mom friends all the time. read more

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Loud restaurant! Very loud. Staff is super friendly and their miso salmon is to die for . Stay away from the Cajun ribeye ( not the best )

We had a great time at The Proper on a recent date night, and we really loved their delicious ahi and crispy rice appetizer & yummy cocktails! read more

We tried this hidden gem last weekend. When we first pulled up I wasn't so sure because it's in a random strip mall - but then the minute we walked in I knew why it's so well reviewed! The vibe in both the dining room and bar is really great - unique and vibrant, casual yet elegant. Our server, Jose, was so friendly and warm from the get go and the food was super impressive! Two of us got the filet mignon special and two of us got the salmon picatta special - al 4 of us were blown away by our meals and thought the prices were really fair. We were trying to get to a movie so we didn't have time to try any appetizers but the desserts were really terrific too - especially the salted caramel butter cake (or something along those lines!). This is going to be a new regular spot for us! Can't wait to go back and sample more of the menu and try some of the cocktails! read more

I had dinner with a friend. We had salad (Caesar and Arugula) plus Parmesan Fries and some drinks. I remember I had a Piñacolada. I had fun overall. The salad is good. The staff are welcoming as we didn't have a reservation at the time, but they were accommodating enough to get us a table quickly. The ambiance is fun, and the interior is beautiful. I had a good dining experience. Service is swift! I recommend this place. read more

Local La Canada neighborhood restaurant and bar with a top notch happy hour. Great prices and excellent drinks. Food is fine and service is excellent. read more

We've been there loads of times and generally happy with everything there. Probably the best Dirty Martini in town!

Had a great time here. Came for girls night and we had a blast. The servers were so nice, polite and cheerful. The vibe and decor is so cool. I had short rib tacos and they were so good! I also had a spicy proper margarita and it was good too however I think I'd try it without the spicy next time. Everything had great flavor. I'd recommend 100% read more

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My mom and I stopped in for an early dinner and things were great. The decor and really nice and the seating was very comfortable. The ambiance is great for a date night. I had the miso salmon and she had the short rib sandwich. The salmon was perfectly cooked and delicious and so was the short rib sandwich. The server was attentive and nice. We'd come back if we're in the area again. Since we were there early, parking was not an issue but I could see how it'd be a bit of a pain during busier hours. read more

The food is a step above diner food. The ambiance is nice and is one of the only local restaurants so it is convenient. I guess beggars can't be choosers, but compared to other restaurants in the area, it's nothing special. read more

The Proper Restaurant and Bar is definitely worth making a trip for! This highly impressive restaurant is nestled in La Canada Flintridge and is the perfect pit stop before heading out to the Descanso Gardens Carved event. We made reservations online for 4:45pm, which was a very easy process to do online. I love how beautifully decorated the restaurant is. It felt like we were having a casual dinner and cocktails at a friends house rather than a restaurant. Once we arrived, we were greeted by the hostess and shown to our table. The staff immediately brought out iced water and were very quick to refill our glasses if they noticed they were getting empty. The happy hour here alone is worth coming for, which runs from 4pm-6pm daily. For an appetizer we started with the crispy truffle Brussels and I am obsessed! They are crispy, crunchy, with such a great flavor that I cannot imagine eating Brussels any other way. Seriously a must if you eat here! Next, I ordered the rose house wine that paired perfectly with my braised short rib. How great is this dish? So great that I practically licked the plate clean! The meat was so tender that a butter knife could cut through it with such ease. The red skin mashed potatoes were absolute perfection. The natural au jus was the chefs kiss. You can taste the freshness of the herbs and combination of flavors. The seasonal vegetables were cooked tender perfection. Every single bite was consistently as good as the last making this dish one you must try! The runner up dish is the Scottish Salmon seared to perfection with a crispy skin with the lemon butter sauce making this dish one of my favorite seafood dishes of all time. The asparagus was cooked tender perfect with a nice crunch. The red skin mashed potatoes were nice and fluffy complimenting the meal and making this dish an absolute foodie delight! To cleanse our pallet, we had the raspberry sorbet for dessert and omg it was incredible! The sorbet is infused with an orange liqueur and topped with fresh raspberries. I was officially hooked after one bite! This is definitely a dessert worth trying. Service here is incredible and unlike any other. The staff is great at checking in, making recommendations, and getting food out to you quickly without sacrificing taste or quality. I will definitely be back! Highly recommend trying this place! Thank you again! See you soon! read more

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