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Proper 21 - F Street, Washington, DC

Proper 21 - F Street

4.1
4.1
930 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 15 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for business meals
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
    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 930 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
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Proper 21 on F Street offers a lively sports bar atmosphere with standout dishes like "truffle fries" and "poke nachos." Despite occasional noise, it boasts "great service" and a variety of well-made cocktails. Ideal for pre-theater meals, it's praised for its "friendly staff" and "quick service."

930 Reviews
  1. Rachel

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Server attentive to allergy concerns. Food was very fresh.

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  2. John VIP

    Washington DC21 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I chose this restaurant for its proximity to the National Theater. While our server was friendly, the service was unacceptably slow, likely due to being short-staffed. The only decent items were the Caesar Salad and the Bira egg rolls. The Proper Burger had an off taste, the bacon was soggy, and the bun was mushy. The Broccolini appeared microwaved rather than sautéed, and the Cauliflower Steak was unappetizing. The bread was a soggy multigrain. Overall, this experience was disappointing, and I will not be returning.

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  3. Meg

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    It was really loud for a dinner spot. Food was good and even with a busy and crowded evening our waitress was great and rushed for us. But could hardly hear my husband the whole time, even when I moved to sit right next to him

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  4. Susan T.

    Washington DC3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was excellent. Menu was fine except for limited options for someone (me) who is gluten-free. Most of us had the burger. As for ambience, very dark. Lights on table would be helpful. Saw other customers using flashlight on their phones to read menu.

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  5. Trenee

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, the ambiance, everything was amazing. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience and will definitely dine there again.

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  6. Chad

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience at Proper 21 in DC! The food was delicious, and the service was excellent… our server was attentive and made sure everything was perfect. The highlight was the dessert. We tried the churro, and it was hands down one of the best we’ve ever had. It was crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and perfectly paired with creamy vanilla ice cream. If you’re in DC, Proper 21 is a must-visit for great food, excellent service, and unforgettable dessert!

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  7. Mark

    Washington DC28 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We almost had to shout across the table to be heard. My wife’s Chicken sandwich was good but my short ribs were a disaster. I could hardly cut through them. I took one bite and had to spit it out. The potatoes and veggies were ok - but not worth the money. We had to make the show at National Theater so had no time to take it back or get a credit for my meal. This was our first and only visit to this over crowded under staffed restaurant.

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  8. Cheri

    Baltimore4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went for a quick meal before a show at National Theatre. Service was fast and menu was varied enough to have something for everyone. Server was attentive and we actually had to order dessert because we were finished an hour earlier than anticipated.

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  9. mary VIP

    Naples2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delish. Poke bowl wings salads. Awesome. Staff was accommodating and very pleasant. So glad we chose Proper 21 for two days of our visit!! Definitely would recommend!!!!

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  10. Beth

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    We were seated immediately and our server was very prompt and took our order. Unfortunately while we were waiting for our food a rat ran right down the aisle towards the kitchen. We left before getting our food.

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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 930 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 15 times today

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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
    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
  • 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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