Rich's Proper

4.7

119 Reviews

$30 and under

Creole / Cajun / Southern

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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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
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Black Eyed Pea Hummus**$10.00
Whipped feta, fresh vegetables, fresh tortilla chips
Truffled Corn Fritters$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
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Broiled Oysters$22.00
A half dozen chesapeake oysters, garlic butter, parmesan, lemon, toasted bread. Gluten free upon request
Buttermilk Chicken Fingers$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**$12.00
Greens, roasted local apple, toasted seeds, whipped feta, blood orange vinaigrette
Rich's Proper Chop Salad**$12.00
Greens, cucumber, crumbled bacon, pickled red onion, cherry tomatoes, everything bagel spice, blue cheese dressing
The B.A. Salad$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 Sandwich$16.00
Crispy chicken breast, hot honey, house pickles, romaine, proper sauce, brioche bun. Also available grilled or blackened by request
Rich's Proper Burger$12.00
Romaine lettuce, onion, house pickle, mayo, brioche bun
Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap$14.00
Crispy chicken breast, bacon, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cheddar, ranch
Pressed Cubano$14.00
Mojo pulled pork, ham, swiss cheese, mustard, house pickles
Tofu Banh Mi**$13.00
Marinated cinsoy tofu, alabama bbq, pickled vegetables, herbs, cucumber, also available with chicken thigh or mojo pulled pork

Larger Bites*

Fish and Chips$16.00
Wild caught cod filet, braxton bavarian beer batter, seasoned fries, tartar sauce, lemon
Kentucky Bluegrass "Jambalaya"$14.00
Country ham, chicken, andouille sausage, red beans, carolina gold rice, green onion, garlic bread

Sides

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

Burger$9.00
Crispy Chicken Finger$8.00
Grilled Chicken Fingers$8.00
Unseasoned Fries$4.00

What 119 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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 delights with "amazing" corn fritters, "outstanding" burgers, and a "fantastic" bourbon list. A top choice for brunch, it offers "fun" drinks and "wonderful" service. Though some had mixed experiences, most praise its "delicious" food and "friendly" staff. A beloved spot that's "great anytime."

119 Reviews

M
Mark
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sad to see this favorite close...we always enjoyed the food, service and atmosphere.
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OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing restaurant, sad it’s closing
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Martin
VIP
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
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 on December 13, 2024
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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Tom
VIP
Houston
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 21, 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 November 22, 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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Justin
VIP
Cincinnati
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on November 16, 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 November 22, 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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Cheryl
Cincinnati
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 3, 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 November 5, 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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David
Cincinnati
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 2, 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 November 5, 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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George
New Orleans
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 31, 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 November 5, 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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Lena
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 25, 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 October 29, 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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Kasey
Cincinnati
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on September 21, 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 September 24, 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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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 119 OpenTable diners.

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

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

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701 Madison Ave, Covington, KY 41011

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Corner of 7th and Madison
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://richsproper.com/richs/
Phone number
(859) 415-0069

Rich's Proper

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Chicken Philly

"Only on Sunday" Chicken Sandwich

Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich

Smaller Bites*

Black Eyed Pea Hummus**$10.00

Truffled Corn Fritters$14.00

Oysters on the Half Shell

Broiled Oysters$22.00

Buttermilk Chicken Fingers$12.00

Greens*

Honey Bee Salad**$12.00

Rich's Proper Chop Salad**$12.00

The B.A. Salad$17.00

Sandwiches*

Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich$16.00

Rich's Proper Burger$12.00

Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap$14.00

Pressed Cubano$14.00

Tofu Banh Mi**$13.00

Larger Bites*

Fish and Chips$16.00

Kentucky Bluegrass "Jambalaya"$14.00

Sides

Red Beans and Rice

Seasoned Fries

Rich's Proper Slaw

Side Salad

Collard Greens

Kids

Burger$9.00

Crispy Chicken Finger$8.00

Grilled Chicken Fingers$8.00

Unseasoned Fries$4.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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