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Proper 21 - K Street, Washington, DC

Proper 21 - K Street

4.5
4.5
333 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
Proper 21K, brought to DC from the New York City restaurateurs Rob Zahn and Will Strozier that own Manhattan Proper, and Proper West, opening in August 2020. Located at 2033 K St NW, Proper 21K is a high end sports bar serving All American classics with a gourmet twist. Proper 21K is the second DC location of NIEUW Group INC.

Like its predecessors, located in New York City and DC, Proper 21K 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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Sports Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:30 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (202) 450-4485
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Proper 21K specializes in events and groups of all sizes. With two semi private bars as well as a 100 person outdoor area, our space is perfect for the corporate office event or even a big celebration. Please inquire on our website or email events@proper21.com for more information.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    21 and K
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Foggy Bottom
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 333 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Proper 21 - K Street offers a "gem in D.C." with a cozy, modern setting perfect for sports enthusiasts. Ideal for business meetings, it boasts friendly staff and "cook to perfection" short ribs. While brunch impresses with delicious dishes, some items are pricey. Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with excellent cocktails and attentive service.

333 Reviews
  1. Danna

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I am NEVER disappointed when I dine in Proper 21. The food is always prepared well and tasty. The Prop wings are my favorite.

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  2. Karen

    VIP

    Washington DC

    19 reviews

    2.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    I have had lunch here multiple times but dinner was a bad experience. There was a big event going on and when I went to check in they took us to the event in the bar after not even giving me time to explain I had booked on OpenTable. I did not get the table I had checked in Open Table and when taken to the high top, there were dirty water glasses there. The services was slow, the room extremely loud, and honestly I was embarrassed because I took a friend there based on my positive lunch experiences. Even the food at dinner did not looks as carefully prepped. I am not sure if this was due to the big event or that dinner is less positive than lunch.

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  3. Aneka

    VIP

    Washington DC

    57 reviews

    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great business meeting spot in downtown DC! The staff was friendly and attentive. They shared the specials and offered some good suggestions of meal options. We ordered out food and it came out pretty quickly. It was a quiet space for a private meeting. I do plan to come back.

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  4. Katrina

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved watching Sunday football here. Cozy, modern with food and sports. Such a Gem in D.C.

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  5. kathy

    VIP

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A beautiful dining spot!! The service was excellent. Dine on the short ribs which were cook to perfection! Highly recommend!!

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  6. Elizabeth

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Decent place, liked the atmosphere. A little rowdier than expected. Truffle fries were OK, not sure what I expected and we did eat them. Dinner of Bulgogi and Poke Bowls was very good. Should have skipped the fries to fully appreciate the main course. Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini was excellent.

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  7. Jordan

    VIP

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Makala was an outstanding waitress. The food was good too

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  8. TwensQueen

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    My friend and I came here for brunch and we were definitely impressed. The decor and ambiance were gorgeous. The service was cute and the staff was very friendly. The food was delicious, but the prices were quite steep. The wings were near $20 with no fries or anything. My friend ordered the shrimp and grits, but the sauce/gravy was too much. I got the tres leches French toast, which came with bacon, but the bacon fat hardened on the bacon, so it was like grease just sitting on the bacon. Overall, everything was great, but the little things made it that it could’ve been a better experience. We had a great time and will be back. If you’ve ever wanted to try this place, I would recommend it.

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  9. T

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    My sever was very slow it was my girl birthday and I was very disappointed with these results

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  10. Dia

    Washington DC

    49 reviews

    4.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great nite great food great drink. Like this location, way better than other

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Proper 21 - K Street is rated 4.5 stars by 333 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Google Map for Proper 21 - K Street

2033 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20006

Additional information

  • Cross street
    21 and K
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:30 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Sports Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Foggy Bottom
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
    (202) 450-4485
  • Private party facilities
    Proper 21K specializes in events and groups of all sizes. With two semi private bars as well as a 100 person outdoor area, our space is perfect for the corporate office event or even a big celebration. Please inquire on our website or email events@proper21.com for more information.
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