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Wine Bar and American Restaurant$$$$

Chinatown, Washington

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paisleySeptember 27, 2013
Foie gras is stellar. Duck breast comes with pasta and is spicy. Don't miss it if you like heat. Gnocchi and butter lettuce salad is great to share. Had all "family style" for 2 with Pinot noir
TripExpertMay 21, 2015
DK Eyewitness says, "Graze on a huge choice of cheese and charcuterie as you watch the world go by from this restaurant’s pavement patio, opposite the National Portrait Gallery." -from TripExpert Read more
Imogen BurtonSeptember 26, 2014
Great room lined with wine racks. Charming service. Food is fabulous with a wide range of small plates cheeses and charcuterie. We loved the quinoa salad, tuna carpaccio octopus and desserts! Go there
Chris FredericksAugust 13, 2014
One of my husband's and my favorite restaurants in DC. Fabulous food never disappoints. Sommeliers are great. Tell them your price point and what you like and you'll get something amazing.
Jeremy CAugust 28, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Big fan of this establishment. Like how they let you sample wines from the 'by the glass' list and don't push the upsell when recommending bottles. Tasty entrees, and busy but chill scene.
James GoochAugust 16, 2018
Absolutely blown away by Proof. Better than many Michelin offerings I’ve come across but relaxed, informal and friendly. The service was attentive without being intrusive and the food was exquisite.
Jeremy CNovember 30, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Go to the bar round 10p to grab a glass of wine and have a chill conversation with your date or pal. Ask 4 a sip before you order as 6oz glasses run anywhere from $12 to $20+.
RitaJuly 7, 2014
The foie gras is amazing! Perfectly crisp on the outside when you first bite into it. It then just melts in your mouth afterwards.
AndrewFebruary 25, 2018
Been here 5+ times
Great charcuterie, amazing lamb, and of course: dessert and wine list to impress. Perfect date venue. 🍷
IS KLEOctober 25, 2014
Been here 5+ times
I love this place. Just had the Quinoa and wheat berry salad and butternut squash soup. Both awesome. Lamb burger and chickpea fries is still king though.
Bordeaux WinesMay 1, 2012
A place where the food is on par with the wine and the modern decor adds to the mix makes for a great wine bar. Proof's selection of Bordeaux is great. You won't be sorry.
Rebecca MJune 19, 2015
Great food, cocktails, wine--but watch out: $10 for sparkling water instead of still. That's ridiculous for a place this expensive! Otherwise fantastic!
Alicia GOctober 17, 2013
You can never go wrong with the cheese board here. Or the tuna tartare. In fact, it is wrong not to order both. And the sticky toffee pudding cake.
FiOS 50January 3, 2012
One of the best lunch deals can be found in Proof's bar/lounge area. Pick from 5 entrees and pair it with your choice of wine, a soft drink or iced tea for a mere $12, available Tuesday - Friday.
Gilt CityJanuary 18, 2012
This wine bar and restaurant boasts 1,000+ bottle cellar with vintages from around the globe, which are perfectly paired with chef Haidar Karoum’s modern American menu.
Michelle Parks-RobinsonAugust 20, 2017
Favorable, great presentation of 2017 Summer Restaurant Week 3 course meal. Nice modern ambiance. Will go back.
Gary NixonApril 16, 2012
The wife and I was here 14 April 2012 for desert after eating at a nice Chinese restaurant in China Town. Service was great! Deserts was outstanding.
Washingtonian MagazineJanuary 9, 2012
One of the area’s most interesting places to eat. The impressive wine program includes big-ticket Champagnes and Cali Cabs but also good choices for the value-minded.
NarainJuly 29, 2016
Ahi Tuna Tartare, Wagyu Carpaccio, Berkshire Pork Chop and the Gnocchi are all outstanding.
Masha CaseyApril 25, 2013
Always ask for a wine recommendation! They have an amazing selection and you will be pleasantly surprised!
Marc PhillipsJune 4, 2015
Wonderful ambiance, wine, and food. Get the gnocchi or the whipped goat cheese!
IS KLEAugust 23, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Great Quinoa salad and chilled tomato soup. Lamb burger w chickpea fries is pretty fantastic.
Mary W.November 19, 2015
Great atmosphere, go here for lunch on a weekday. Don't forget to try the meatballs!
FiOS 50November 28, 2011
Begin with a plate of cheese and charcuterie alongside a glass of wine. Then dive into an entree from one of the best menus in town.
Lauren HughesMarch 31, 2015
They really make an effort to make wine an important part of the dining experience. There seem to be quite a few experts on staff.
Eric HinmanApril 25, 2014
Incredible wine list. Lamb chops are delicious. Get the cauliflower as a side.
Tom JJune 3, 2014
In their June 2014 issue, Washingtonian Magazine said the Shrimp Burger was one of metropolitan DC's 25 best burgers.
Walburga A MarderFebruary 19, 2013
great place for wine lovers; highly knowledgable staff; nice happy hour small plates to share
Jenn HinkleJune 7, 2012
Been here 5+ times
The gnocchi is the lightest and tastiest I have had. It changes with each season. The half order is perfect.
Irini BoederJune 27, 2013
Highly recommend the mozzarella salad to start and the scallops as an entree!!
Lauren JApril 22, 2013
Incredible service, outstanding food. Be sure to try the broccolini and cauliflower sides!
Center for Wine OriginsMarch 29, 2010
@Proof has an extensive wine list that contains over 40 by-the-glass selections and 1,000 different bottling. Try the Pan Seared Day Boat Scallops with Blanc de Blancs Champagne.
4SqR Expert M BoudreauNovember 3, 2012
“Find your own ‘proof’” of this Penn Quarter New American’s virtues via its “wonderfully original” food paired with “amazing” wines in “noisy”, “sexy” and “dark”
Affinia Hotel CollectionFebruary 19, 2014
In the heart of Chinatown, Proof lives by the motto, “Food is the focus. Wine is the passion.”
EaterOctober 4, 2011
Note the lunch deal in the bar that pairs an entree with a glass of wine for $12. [Eater 38 Member]
Asim MishraApril 27, 2012
Been here 50+ times
Adam is an awesome beverage director and mixologist. Sara and Chris are one of the best bar tenders in DC!
Audrey ADecember 22, 2012
venue is pretty dark for dinner service. the charcuterie is legit. service was decent and friendly.
Nancy PaloFebruary 7, 2013
The wine list is intimidating but the Chet's board and rest of the menu is amazing!
Ashley RossMay 5, 2013
Lamb loin had a very subtle flavor, was cooked perfectly, and was amazingly tender.
Jared CampbellDecember 12, 2016
Great spot for dates and people watching.
Sarah ViningOctober 16, 2011
Cabernet Franc (or Brown Derby) + Plated Cheese + Proscuitto + Duck + Banana Dessert = shared evening of bliss.
Fati HussainJune 23, 2015
Extensive wine selection, duck is cooked to perfection.
Lucy W.August 29, 2013
Absolutely amazing. Great restaurant..service was enjoyable.
Alex AApril 11, 2011
Start with a cheese plate and try the incredible tuna tartare before moving on to you entrée.
Iuliia KononenkoNovember 24, 2013
Absolutely incredible! Food, wine and atmosphere.
Open Air PublishingApril 16, 2012
Try the Abbey. Want to make this cocktail at home? Find the recipe in "Speakeasy Cocktails" for iPads. http://bit.ly/foursq_cocktails
Examiner.comMarch 18, 2011
Great wines, great atmosphere and now though April 3, "Unexpected Transformations" photography show by Rachel Dawn Lincoln, displayed in high def above Proof's custom made French pewter bar. Read more
Bill CarsonApril 26, 2017
Appetizers, skirt steak, and wine
Open Air PublishingApril 24, 2012
Try the Abbey. Want to make this cocktail at home? Find the recipe in "Speakeasy Cocktails" for iPads. http://oapub.co/c48b46af
Greg EJune 24, 2014
Any seafood prepared will be extraordinary!

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