Proper Cuisine

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   Courtney

   Baltimore1 review

   2.0

   Dined on 16 February 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   My wife and I were disappointed with our experience at Prim + Proper. We ordered from the Valentine’s Day menu, hoping to enjoy the themed selections for the weekend. While the offerings sounded great on paper, the execution fell short of expectations. We were there for about 50 minutes in total. After placing our drink orders and selecting the four-course meal ($75 per person), it took approximately 25 minutes for our drinks, appetizers, salads, and entrées to arrive—all at the same time. This completely disrupted the dining experience. If the restaurant requires guests to request a traditional course-by-course service, that should be communicated upfront. Additionally, our table lacked sufficient space, forcing us to combine with another. The food itself was underwhelming. The salmon pasta was far from creamy, with a watery consistency, and the salmon was tough rather than tender. My wife’s snapper was mediocre at best, with side dishes that did not complement the entrée. For a prix-fixe menu designed around a special occasion, the execution should be flawless. Courses should be served in proper sequence, dishes should arrive fresh and hot, and the overall experience should reflect the elevated price point. Unfortunately, this visit did not meet those standards.
   

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   Nakia

   Baltimore13 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 16 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   The restaurant was nice, didn’t expect a Valentine’s Day set menu the day after Valentine’s Day. We almost left but just made due. The waiter was very rude, moved too fast and rubbed everyone at the table the wrong way to the point that we didn’t even want the dessert. We were just ready to go. Overall ambiance and food were good but the service will make me not return.
   

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   Lauren

   Los Angeles1 review

   2.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   Had a 8:15 reservation but did not get seated until 8:45. It was Valentine’s Day so I assumed I would not get seated in a timely manner but the hostess came up to me multiple times asking if I had a reservation when I had already checked in and told her my reservation was at 8:15. By the time we did get seated we felt cramped because the people on both sides of us were basically on top of us. Food was great but did not realize we had to do a 4 course meal which was $75 per person and could not opt out of it. Severely understaffed and would not be going back.
   

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   james

   Washington DC9 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Took my wife for Valentine’s Day and was very disappointed… they didn’t tell me that they had a pre-set menu when I booked my reservation,so I wasn’t very pleased with the food options,the music was loud like in a club no dress attire.I always try to give a establishment a befit of the doubt, but first impressions are always key we will not be returning to this establishment
   

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   Radcliffe

   Washington DC1 review

   1.0

   Dined on 14 February 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   It was the worse Valentine’s menu. First we had a limited menu and drinks to choose from where nothing tasted good, the drinks were extremely weak. It wasn’t a good experience
   

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   thomas VIP

   Baltimore136 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 2 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   This was the second time that wifey and I decided to visit "Proper Cuisine" (under another name before). Let's start out with the positive--The gentleman who was working that night, was the BEST! He was able to wait tables for an entire restaurant by himself. He attitude was always pleasant and upbeat regardless of the staffing issues. For that, I way Kudos to him. Now the rest...both my wife and I order fish dishes. We were not pleased with either fish dish as they both was too salty and not as tasty as before. We understand that there were some items taken and added to menu when the name was changed. Also, I ordered mac and cheese; however, it was very salty as well. I gave this place 4 stars before.....I really like this place, and I hope that it can get things going a little better with staffing, etc. Again, the service was great, however, the food is what wins me over the most.
   

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   Icyous

   Baltimore3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 20 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Loved everything about this place. I Will be going again.
   

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   Jasmin

   Baltimore2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 13 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I had a great experience from my waitress to the food it was just lovely.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 11 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The restaurant was beautiful and the hosts and server was very helpful and friendly and the food and drinks were bomb.
   

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    richard

    Baltimore39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5

    The restaurant is beautiful. The food delicious. The service is friendly and attentive but a little uneven. That didn’t ruin our experience The tile floors while lovely don’t dampen the noise. There were several large parties celebrating It was a little loud but the vibe of the room is friendly and communal so we didn’t mind. A great addition to downtown and convenient to theater recommend everyone give it a try. We will be going back.
    

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