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Top 100 bourbon bar, Cocktails, Scratch Kitchen - Rich's Proper, Covington, KY

Rich's Proper

4.7
4.7
117 Reviews
$30 and under
Creole / Cajun / Southern

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 1 time today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
  • Great for happy hour
Laid back atmosphere, Top 100 Bourbon Bar in the Country, High-End Cocktails at a reasonable price, Nice patio, Scratch Kitchen with Daily Specials, Happy Hour from 3pm-5pm Monday-Friday, In a very walkable neighborhood

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Cocktail Bar, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (859) 415-0069
  • Website
    http://richsproper.com/richs/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Eric Polhamus
  • Location
    701 Madison Ave, Covington, KY 41011
  • Area
    Covington
  • Cross Street
    Corner of 7th and Madison
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Smaller Bites*

  • Black Eyed Pea Hummus**USD 10.00

    Whipped feta, fresh vegetables, fresh tortilla chips

    • Truffled Corn FrittersUSD 14.00

      Our famous crispy creamy parmesan corn fritters, topped with truffle oil and herbs

      • Oysters on the Half Shell

        Served with horseradish, lemon, cocktail sauce

        • MP

      • Broiled OystersUSD 22.00

        A half dozen chesapeake oysters, garlic butter, parmesan, lemon, toasted bread. Gluten free upon request

        • Buttermilk Chicken FingersUSD 12.00

          3 buttermilk chicken breast strips, served with your choice of dipping sauce

          Greens*

          Add blackened chicken, shrimp, or marinated tofu to any salad for $5

          • Honey Bee Salad**USD 12.00

            Greens, roasted local apple, toasted seeds, whipped feta, blood orange vinaigrette

            • Rich's Proper Chop Salad**USD 12.00

              Greens, cucumber, crumbled bacon, pickled red onion, cherry tomatoes, everything bagel spice, blue cheese dressing

              • The B.A. SaladUSD 17.00

                Greens, cherry tomatoes, whipped feta, cucumbers, bacon, hummus, everything bagel spice, pickled red onions, sunflower seeds, pepitas, house vinaigrette

                Sandwiches*

                Sandwiches served properly with chips. Substitute a side for $2

                • Hot Honey Chicken SandwichUSD 16.00

                  Crispy chicken breast, hot honey, house pickles, romaine, proper sauce, brioche bun. Also available grilled or blackened by request

                  • Rich's Proper BurgerUSD 12.00

                    Romaine lettuce, onion, house pickle, mayo, brioche bun

                    • Chicken Bacon Ranch WrapUSD 14.00

                      Crispy chicken breast, bacon, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cheddar, ranch

                      • Pressed CubanoUSD 14.00

                        Mojo pulled pork, ham, swiss cheese, mustard, house pickles

                        • Tofu Banh Mi**USD 13.00

                          Marinated cinsoy tofu, alabama bbq, pickled vegetables, herbs, cucumber, also available with chicken thigh or mojo pulled pork

                          Larger Bites*

                          • Fish and ChipsUSD 16.00

                            Wild caught cod filet, braxton bavarian beer batter, seasoned fries, tartar sauce, lemon

                            • Kentucky Bluegrass "Jambalaya"USD 14.00

                              Country ham, chicken, andouille sausage, red beans, carolina gold rice, green onion, garlic bread

                              Sides

                              $5

                              • Red Beans and Rice

                                • Seasoned Fries

                                  • Rich's Proper Slaw

                                    • Side Salad

                                      • Collard Greens

                                        Kids

                                        Served with carrot and celery sticks with ranch or fries

                                        • BurgerUSD 9.00

                                          • Crispy Chicken FingerUSD 8.00

                                            • Grilled Chicken FingersUSD 8.00

                                              • Unseasoned FriesUSD 4.00

                                                Last updated: 18 June 2023

                                                What 117 people are saying

                                                Overall ratings and reviews

                                                Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                4.7
                                                4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                • 4.6Food
                                                • 4.7Service
                                                • 4.6Ambience
                                                • 4.5Value

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                                                Review summary

                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                Rich's Proper is a cozy gem offering "super yummy brunch food and cocktails" with a welcoming atmosphere. Highlights include "the best chicken sandwich around," delicious jambalaya, and a bourbon slush not to be missed. With "impeccable" service and a "fantastic" food quality, this spot is perfect for any meal occasion.

                                                117 Reviews

                                                1. Martin

                                                  VIP

                                                  San Francisco

                                                  4 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  4 reviews

                                                  Dined 6 days ago

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 3
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Great meal as always! Will miss the cocktails and food greatly.
                                                  Rich's ProperResponded 5 days ago
                                                  Thank you for your kind words, Martin! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your meal with us. We appreciate your support.

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                                                2. Tom

                                                  VIP

                                                  Houston

                                                  22 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  22 reviews

                                                  Dined on 21 November 2024

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                  Great place! Food was superb. Try the Corn Fritters! Burger was outstanding and fries some of the best around. Thursday Burger special included Braxton Brewing’s Bavarian Lager - also excellent. Staff is very friendly.
                                                  Rich's ProperResponded on 22 November 2024
                                                  Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review, Tom! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and drinks. We appreciate your support and hope to see you again soon at Rich's Proper Food and Drink.

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                                                3. Justin

                                                  VIP

                                                  Cincinnati

                                                  32 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  32 reviews

                                                  Dined on 16 November 2024

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  The drinks and food are top notch. The oysters are reasonable and fresh. The fries are perfectly crisp and seasoned. The fried chicken sandwich is a must! Actually…everything is a must. The drinks are all delicious and fun!
                                                  Rich's ProperResponded on 22 November 2024
                                                  Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review, Justin! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and drinks, especially the oysters, fries, and fried chicken sandwich. We appreciate your support and hope to see you again soon at Rich's Proper Food and Drink.

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                                                4. Cheryl

                                                  Cincinnati

                                                  4 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  4 reviews

                                                  Dined on 3 November 2024

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                  Rich’s is great anytime , but it’s a surprisingly great brunch spot.
                                                  Rich's ProperResponded on 5 November 2024
                                                  Thank you so much for your kind words, Cheryl! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your brunch experience at Rich's Proper Food and Drink. We hope to see you again soon!

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                                                5. David

                                                  Cincinnati

                                                  3 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  3 reviews

                                                  Dined on 2 November 2024

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Food was fantastic! Great ambience! Amazing list of bourbon. Very fun experience!
                                                  Rich's ProperResponded on 5 November 2024
                                                  Thank you for your kind words, David! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Rich's Proper Food and Drink. We appreciate your support as a local customer and hope to see you again soon.

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                                                6. George

                                                  New Orleans

                                                  5 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  5 reviews

                                                  Dined on 31 October 2024

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  We had a really nice meal there. Ben, our server was great. He told us he was new to the position, but did a outstanding job like a seasoned veteran. He did not know the answer to one of our questions, but immediately admitted he didn't and promptly got the answer for us. Really nice job!
                                                  Rich's ProperResponded on 5 November 2024
                                                  Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback, George! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal and that Ben provided you with excellent service. We are proud to have him on our team and will make sure to pass along your kind words. We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again soon at Rich's Proper Food and Drink.

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                                                7. Lena

                                                  San Francisco

                                                  3 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  3 reviews

                                                  Dined on 25 October 2024

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Our server was wonderful, he had a great personality.
                                                  Rich's ProperResponded on 29 October 2024
                                                  Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us, Lena. We are thrilled to hear that our server provided you with great service and had a wonderful personality. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon at Rich's Proper Food and Drink.

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                                                8. Kasey

                                                  Cincinnati

                                                  15 reviews

                                                  4.0

                                                  15 reviews

                                                  Dined on 21 September 2024

                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                  2. Food 4
                                                  3. Service 4
                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                  My shrimp and grits was very good. Great service too. My friend was not overly impressed with her chicken- saying it wasn’t as good as other places she has dined.
                                                  Rich's ProperResponded on 24 September 2024
                                                  Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, Kasey. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your shrimp and grits and the service provided. We're sorry to hear that your friend wasn't completely satisfied with her chicken dish. Your input is valuable to us and we appreciate you letting us know about your experience.

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                                                9. Elizabeth

                                                  VIP

                                                  Cincinnati

                                                  18 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  18 reviews

                                                  Dined on 20 September 2024

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  We went for lunch. Loved the hummus plate, the Cuban sandwich and the hot honey chicken sandwich! Will definitely go back!
                                                  Rich's ProperResponded on 24 September 2024
                                                  Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with us, Elizabeth! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our hummus plate, Cuban sandwich, and hot honey chicken sandwich. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

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                                                10. Lindsay

                                                  Cincinnati

                                                  1 review

                                                  5.0

                                                  1 review

                                                  Dined on 7 September 2024

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  The food was delicious! We went for a bday brunch and it was perfect. We shared a couple apps and entrees and had a few drinks, everything was delicious. Especially the oysters!
                                                  Rich's ProperResponded on 24 September 2024
                                                  Thank you for choosing Rich's Proper Food and Drink to celebrate your birthday brunch, Lindsay! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food, drinks, and especially the oysters. We hope to see you again soon!

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                                                FAQs

                                                Rich's Proper offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (859) 415-0069.

                                                Rich's Proper is rated 4.7 stars by 117 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                Make a booking

                                                2 people
                                                7:00 pm
                                                Booked 1 time today

                                                Order delivery or takeout

                                                Google Map for Rich's Proper

                                                701 Madison Ave, Covington, KY 41011

                                                Dining areas

                                                Additional information

                                                • Cross Street
                                                  Corner of 7th and Madison
                                                • Area
                                                  Covington
                                                • Hours of Operation
                                                  Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
                                                • Price
                                                  $30 and under
                                                • Cuisines
                                                  Creole / Cajun / Southern, Cocktail Bar, Oyster Bar
                                                • Dining style
                                                  Casual Dining
                                                • Dress code
                                                  Casual Dress
                                                • Parking details
                                                  Street Parking
                                                • Payment Options
                                                  AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                • Executive Chef
                                                  Eric Polhamus
                                                • Additional
                                                  Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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