This place was pretty cool. I went here on a Friday evening. We sat outside at a table and just ordered a cocktail. They had live music going on and we were able to enjoy that from the outside looking in. It was quite busy, but someone soon came to take our orders. They ran out of water glasses, so I suggested ours be brought out in to go cups. ( which was no big deal). After enjoying the weather, decided to check out their speakeasy. It was a different vibe downstairs. The mixolofist was cool and informative. We ordered a drink down there. Listened to the dope Playlist and enjoyed each other's conversation. I would love to come back for ladies night. read more

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Very poor experience overall: poor service, noisy atmosphere, expensive and bland drinks, tiny and expensive apps, uninspired and bland main courses. Waited 20 minutes for our cocktails. The live music, which was not good and unnecessary considering there was a live concert outside, was so loud we couldn't hear ourselves think. The wait staff acted as if we were a chore the entire time. The entire experience was exhausting except for our dear friends whom we haven't seen in a while. Thank god they were there. If this is Marietta Proper, I'd hate to see what Marietta Common is. Yikes. read more

We came here on a Sunday for brunch right when they opened and had no difficulties getting a table for two. The service here was slower, especially for how few patrons were in there. There was one menu at the table, but nobody (hostess or waitress) gave us menus, so we took one off an empty table nearby. The hostess was within our line of vision but was scrolling and did not seem to visually attend. We both got french press coffee, which was just ok in my opinion. Not very strong flavor profile. The shrimp and grits and the bees knees bites were pretty good though! I'd recommend looking at the menu beforehand. They are open at 11am and offer "brunch" items which are only a few, but they're mostly lunch items. The restaurant is super cute and nicely decorated and I could it see it being a lot more lively during dinner or happy hour times. I don't know that I'd go back there for brunch or even lunch time due to their limited menu items and I feel like there are other restaurants nearby that offer true brunch. Overall, it was just ok-nothing great or special, but also could have been way worse. read more

Nestled right in Marietta Square. This is a super cute restaurant. Walking in feels like stepping into a time capsule not to mention they have a (secret) speakeasy with passcode entry. They also have brunch, lunch, and dinner which is a plus! I really wanted to love my experience here (and the customer service is fine, that wasn't rely my issue) however I feel like the menu was all over the place. I guess I just can't really tell what this restaurant is going for. I enjoyed my meal there, I had a Proper Burger the first time and pot roast the second time but it wasn't anything that I'm gushing over and can't wait to return to. I've been twice now and I think it's a solid restaurant, but I think the menu needs a little revamping and I probably won't be back anytime soon. read more

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Ambiance- lively, louder than expected, very cute decor Service- ok, waitress seems like this was just a job Food- had several small plates and one large plate. The arancini and meatballs were amazing! We got filets for our large plate. I have never had a worse steak in my life. I tried to keep eating it but it was so bad, I never not eat a steak. I only had 3 bites. It tasted like it was spoiled. My husband had the other filet and completely agreed. Didn't let the owners know bc I didn't want to wait for another steak since it was the end of our meal and we were with others. So not sure how they would have resolved it. Give it 2.5 stars read more

Food: all of it Drinks: Caramel Belle Service: Vanessa Atmosphere: (A+) Music audible but quiet enough for conversation. Best food on the Square! A quiet secret is the table in back! Best seat in the house, but make a reservation! read more

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This restaurant will be in my rotation because it's so good. Some of my girlfriends had dinner here and it was so wonderful. The service was great. Our waitress frequently checked in on us and gave us recommendations. She didn't hesitate to tell us the truth about some of our choices and I really appreciated that. We started off with appetizers. The fried goat cheese is wonderful and so is the brussels sprouts. The brussels sprouts are big enough to share, but you're not gonna want to because they're so good. For dinner two of us got the short rib bite and my other friend got the salmon. The short rib was very good and tender. The only thing that made me mad is the plate was so small. But the restaurant is top of style, although the short rib bites are labeled under large plates. Just not large enough...lol. While dining, I saw some customers walk around the corner and go down a secret door. Come to find out they have a speakeasy downstairs. I had no idea. We asked the waitress do you have to have reservations to go down there? She said it is recommended but we could just go to the host stand and see if they had anything available. So after we finished dinner, we went downstairs and enjoyed the vibes. I will say it's a very nice speakeasy. And the drinks were good. They're not the same drinks that you can get in the restaurant part. I let the bartender make a drink for me so what I got really didn't have a name. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and the speakeasy to anyone. I'll definitely be going back. read more

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My husband is still raving about this spot the following morning! If you're looking for a cozy neighborhood go-to spot, don't sleep on this one! We were able to make reservations for a Sunday dinner. It's a smaller restaurant, and for a Sunday, it got to be pretty busy. (good sign) The excellent service, romantic ambience, and exceptional food quality totally eclipsed our lackluster greeting. The decor was straight from a 1920's speakeasy a'la The Great Gatsby, and surprise! (to me anyway) there's an actual speakeasy below the main dining area. Our server Marisa was engaging, warm, and very helpful. While I could see her being very busy behind the bar (those espresso martinis!), she was still attentive without being overbearing. Great selections on the menu, whether you prefer tapas-style shareable bites or a larger main dish that's big enough for 2 to share. Reasonably priced, and all of what we got tasted amazing! Full bar menu included several non-alcoholic cocktails and beverages. Who knew? But it looked like the espresso martini flights were the main attraction! We'll be back just to try those!! For our starters, we tried the short ribs, mushroom dumplings, and fried goat cheese. YUMMM!! There were actually a good selection of vegetarian options on their small menu. We chose to share the orange chicken with a side of brussels sprouts, and we were blown away by how tender the chicken was while still having that crispness of the glazed skin. Wow!! Bonus for us was the gentleman who so kindly kept clearing our dishes turned out to be the owner Will! Super friendly and even offered to take us to see the speakeasy downstairs! Just really made us feel welcome. And learning that we could host private events downstairs, we may just make up something to do it. We cannot wait to come back! read more

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Great location, if you get the corner table for people watching. Great service and great food. I have to say the beer wasn't real cold, so that was a bummer. But over all, it was a great experience. read more

One of the most beautiful places I have visited. The decor and vibe alone are enough to visit. The food was exquisite and the old fashions were a definite delight. I definitely recommend. Grant was out waiter and his knowledge of the entrees and casual conversation were the cherry on top! read more

Been here twice for lunch and enjoyed both times greatly! First time, I ordered a chicken sandwich and it was so good. Also ordered the espresso martini and wow. They have an oat milk cold foam on top and it is so special. Second time around, I ordered the shrimp bowl. You can tell that the ingredients are quality here and you don't leave feeling gross. This is a good staple to have in Marietta square and I plan to keep coming back! read more

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I ate outside on their patio the other day and was pleasantly surprised. We originally went in the beginning but they've definitely worked the kinks out since and expanded their food menu! I ordered a shrimp po boy which was on homemade bread, decent sized fresh fried shrimp and their house chips were tasty! My dad got a croissant sandwich which he liked too. Service was great, the waiter took the time to ask for all of our names and greeted us by them every time which was kind. read more

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Fabulous food, decor, ambience. The desserts are dry and obviously bought in and I would find a new supplier. The Australian bakery on the square does great desserts. Id definitely get mine there if I was the management. Great wine. The cab is wonderful. My beet salad was Devine. I'll definitely be back read more

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I have now visited this place twice. The first visit was for ladies night on Wednesday during the summer! The drinks were superb. Their signature cocktail drinks were very tasty and once we went into the speakeasy, my girlfriend and I had old-fashioned! Everything was great. My second visit was more recent on a Friday night! The live band started at seven and played soft, jazz music! My friend and I only had appetizers and drinks which we enjoyed immensely! I will be back and I will be happy to introduce this place to yet another friend! The service was top tier for each visit! read more

My friend and I waited over 15 minutes to be served, but no one ever came to our table. We even tried sitting at the bar to get someone's attention, but we were still never greeted or asked for our order. Unfortunately, the lack of service made us leave without ordering. Very disappointing experience. And there was way too many flies read more

The amount of flies that covered our table was awful. We couldn't enjoy the food at all because we were constantly waving them away. The food was meh. The service was phenomenal. The waitress and host were great, But the over all experience was not good. read more

Marietta Proper never disappoints. From the over the top service to the delish breakfast and lunch selections. Right in downtown Marietta on the Square is a delightful place to sit, eat, and chat. If you haven't been there try it. You'll like it. Yum. read more

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This restaurant has a nice vibe, really nice decor. Service was ok, they were trying their best under the circumstances. It was really busy afternoon and the staff was overwhelmed (Labor Day and the festival was still going on at the Square). They know how to make a good martini and the food was delicious. I loved the shrimp and grits! read more

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Great food. Limited menu but everything we tried was excellent. Really enjoyed the laidback vibe downstairs. We'll be back

I found this spot while at Oktoberfest. There is lots of outside seating, which is wonderful. The inside is gorgeous and various aesthetically pleasing. I arrived just before they opened at 11 and sat on the patio. The server came out to greet me a little early and took my drink order. They had a very eclectic menu which I loved. I ordered the citrus beet salad and it was delicious. The servers checked on me several times never leaving me to wonder where they were. I'm only giving it four stars because somebody else was there with dogs that were barking a lot and the barks were very high-pitched which I found annoying and nobody asked them to go elsewhere, which resulted in me packing up and leaving early. I understand it's not your situation and I don't mind dogs on patios where they are allowed. If you have an annoying dog, be kind to those around you and do not bring them. read more

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This is a super cute wine bar and some really good cocktails with some great food options! We loved the whole ambiance when we came in from the decor to the playlist they had going. First, the service was great. Our waitress, Patience was very knowledgeable and was able to tell us in great detail about all of the items on the menu which helped us in picking some delicious choices. She recommended the Buffalo Cauliflower, which had great flavor and crispness. We've been thinking about them ever since. The Jamaican chicken empanadas weren't our favorite but they weren't horrible just wouldn't order again. And the short rib comes as an appetizer or a main entree which we ordered the appetizer portion and it was sooo good!! We wanted cocktails for this outgoing, despite going to a wine bar which we were pleased with. For dessert, since it was my birthday we got a on the house strawberry basil cheesecake, which wasn't bad and a Pistachio Ricotta Cake which I really enjoyed its spongy, semi-sweetness. Overall, we can't wait to go back! read more

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Marietta Proper exceeded my expectations. A friend suggested it and I was on the fence, having heard they served "small plates with large prices", but I now know better and disagree! Our server, Patience was fabulous. She helped me select a wine which was perfectly to my taste. My friends and I shared queso and chips, shrimp toast, and the cauliflower. It was all delish and enough food for the 3 of us. I did not leave hungry. The shrimp toast was especially tasty. The decor at Marietta Proper is well done. Excellent attention to detail. It was a very enjoyable space. Rich colors and lovely gold accents. All in all we had a great girls nice, impeccable service and delicious food and wine. Highly recommend for a girls night or date night. read more

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Just had a delicious summer outdoor lunch with my sister! Enjoyed the kale salad with chicken and Bees Knees app. So tasty! Macie was our server- delightful, attentive, and great sense of humor. Have always enjoyed the cocktails here and was so pleased wish our summer surprise meal today! read more

I very much recommend this place for a nice night on the square. We popped in on a Tuesday night, and it was busy but not full. Hubs was very hungry, so he started with the burnt ends and we shared the bruschetta. The burnt ends were considered a small plate, which is their smallest portion, but this was a big serving. You could definitely share this as an app. I had a bite, and they were super good. The bruschetta was great! It's a bun quartered, but it seemed bigger than that. The bread was crispy but not hard like bruschetta can be. I appreciated that it was a bit softer. For entrees we had the short rib and shrimp ravioli. Both were awesome. The portions were good, but if you are famished, you'll need an app or two. The drinks were nice. We both had the play on an old fashion with uncle nearest bourbon and maple. They were sweet but good. They felt strong enough. If I ordered it again (which I will), I'd ask them to cut the sweetness a little. The desserts were ok but not a must. They didn't have a lot of the ones we wanted to try. The puff pastry with fruit was good and large, but wasn't anything special. Dessert was the low point of the meal, but it was fine. Service was kind and attentive. read more

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Service slow. Had to send overcooked/cold salmon back. Other diner was nearly done when my dish was finally served. No acknowledgement from anyone who may have been a manager. Understaffed on a day when there was an event in the Square. read more

We visited for the ladies' night in the speakeasy and had such a great time! Amazing food and service. The attention to detail both with the design as well as the food presentation was great. read more

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My sister and I were looking for a breakfast spot in Marietta and we stumbled upon this one. The restaurant is located in the heart of Marietta Square. Parking can be a struggle. We got lucky and found someone leaving. We only had to walk 1 block. Upon walking in there is no indication of what you should do. We were just looking around and had to ask a staff member to be seated. There needs to be a host stand or a sign indicating you can seat yourself. We were seated at a bar height table. I will say the table and chairs are cute, however, the foot bar on the chair is a hazard. It is slippery and I foresee someone hurting themselves. Our wait staff was Patience. She took our drink orders first. When the drinks came out she took our food orders. I ordered a cappuccino with oat milk. My sister ordered a macchiato with oat milk. I really enjoyed my drink. The coffee is solid! They do offer flavored syrups for your coffee drinks if you desire that. Please also note that they serve traditional macchiato's. Don't expect a large serving size for this drink. I ordered The Proper breakfast which is basically eggs, protein, and house fries. My sister opted for the croissant sandwich with a side of fruit. The food came out in decent time. If you see my pictures you will note that it does not look appetizing! It also was not tasty. Saying it's average is being generous. The only item that had decent flavor was the home fries. If you know me, I typically clean my plate. I left plenty on this one. It was just not good. The saving grace of this place is the decor and coffee. It's a cute space, but it's just not enough for a restaurant. The food has to shine! I will say that maybe the lunch and dinner is better. However, I can't say that I will be finding out. read more

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The location is so cute across from Marietta Pizza at the square. Parking is ample, but I would recommend coming a bit earlier in case it's busy at the square. The everything we had were a bit above average, but nothing extraordinary. The desserts were the best part of the whole meal. Thank you to the Wait staff who were all friendly and accommodating. I would recommend and will be back try other items on the menu. read more

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It was my first time at this restaurant ad I'm between a 3.5 and a 4. I went here with friends for our annual birthday dinner. Parking in Marietta Square is always a challenge but we found a spot in a lot near the food hall. It's a short walk away. Once we got inside and I gave my name for the reservation, the hostess pointed us in the direction of our table which was a little odd. I am normally escorted but no big deal- we're a pretty laid back group so we just walked to our table. The server came by and took out drink orders. He was nice and professional. He talked us through the menu, pointing out their popular dishes. We ended up ordering a few different dishes to share since the concept is tapas. Some menu items were marked as gluten free so I didn't mentioned that I required gluten free. When the beets and burrata salad came out, I noticed the bread on the dish that looked very glutinous. While I didn't eat the salad I did taste an apple from the dish and it was delicious. The salad was marked gluten free on the menu but our server did confirm the bread in fact was not GF. I was a little disappointed when the tuna tartare arrived at the table because it was being served with wontons- glutinous wontons. So our server offered me Gluten free bread. I feel like menu items should be listed as MGF if they are not leaving the kitchen as a GF dish. The shrimp toast was tasty as was the queso and chorizo served with house made chips. They have a good wine selection along with cocktails. The espresso martini is also very good here, a lot better than some I've had recently. I would go back for the espresso martini for sure and maybe a bite to eat. read more

We stopped in here on Christmas Eve while looking for a community to relocate to. The downtown square area has just the vibe we had been looking for and after sling a peek inside at the decor, we knew we would come back. We returned on the 26th around 6 for a cocktail before heading back to our quarters. The vibe, decor, ambience does not disappoint. We sat at the bar and ordered a couple of Smokey old Fashionds. With a Maker's 46, what's cocktail! My wife noticed a doorway and asked about it. We were referred to Will, the manager, who took us down to what has been a members only lounge. Super cool and the kind of place we hoped to discover. We mentioned we were looking to relocate and we enjoyed the square in Marietta. He gave us a couple of other places to check out and introduced us to a local guy who gave us more info. What a wonderful experience! This is the kind of community we seek and have enjoyed. So why 3 stars????? The bartender poured Buffalo Trace. When I asked about Makers 46, she told me the menu had a typo. They were only a week old, but were incorrect. Ok, a little sketchy, but not too bad. I went to the restroom and my wife paid. When we got to the car she told me the menu also had the wrong price. Instead of $13 they charged $18 per cocktail. $10 isn't going to break me, but I really felt like this was a bit of bait and switch. The bartender did nothing preemptively to tell us the menu was wrong on the bourbon. But then to not tell us the drinks were actually almost 40% more than what was on the menu? That's something you need to be made aware of, especially when you've already called out an inaccuracy. Love the place, we will come back, but we will ask a LOT more questions to ensure things are on the up and up. The menu should be transparent and taken at face value... These are simple fixes that can be corrected immediately and easily. I know it will be better when we return! read more

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This is a review of the 1 martini I ordered when I came inside. I had consumed other cocktails on the sidewalk table before and was pleased. The price of my gin/vodka martini was $25.50! The bartender charged separately for each liquor. (as if I had been given one of each Vodka and Gin, on the rocks?) This cocktail should had been tops $14.00. The place is gorgeous but I'm not recommending it to my friends. Not sure if I got rung up incorrectly, but it feels like it. I didn't want to make a fuzz because it was my 1st time seating inside, but in retrospect, I definitely should had spoken to manager to have the price adjusted. BTW $12 for Tito's is ABSURD read more

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Chose this for Mother's Day brunch. Staff tried to seat us next to the bathroom and the manager had a bitchy attitude when I asked to be moved. The server disappeared for long periods of time. Food was mediocre and it's overcrowded and tough to access the buffet line. Avoid - not worth the money. read more

It was a vibe. The owner was very welcoming. The food was excellent and the wine selection was perfect. (Orange Glazed Chicken...yum)

My boyfriend and I stopped by to have lunch and let's just say we will be back. The atmosphere reminded of a speakeasy vibe very elegant and cozy. During the time of day it wasn't crowded so the servers were sure to consistently check up on us and make sure we were doing good. Most importantly the food was flavorful and comforting. I got the Salmon BLT which I didn't know BLT needed salmon but it absolutely does. My boyfriend got the steak and eggs he's super picky about his steak so I'm glad they didn't cease to amaze him. Overall our experience was pleasurable and can't wait to come back during a different time of day to how it differs if at all. Also would like to note the drink Bear Necessities I got was strong and delicious ! read more

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The staff was very earnest but there were a few too many failures. The velvet chairs look great but were felt like bucket seats from a '73 impala. They added what looked like outdoor chair cousins to attempt to raise the seat level but at 6' I was still a kid sitting at the big person's table. The burnt ends and grits is a great thought but what you really got was pork belly (also served as a main entree) in what tasted like Heinz bbq sauce served on otherwise tasty grits. Ordered my salad without tomatoes and was served mostly tomatoes and some lettuce. Really wanted to like the place but alas, bad dinner. read more

A lovely, good location. Food was good. Service was average. It took a long time to get our drinks. Servers passing food and drinks across table rather than walking around. No smiles from servers, no checking back to see if you want anything. Anyone who brought food or dishes to our table seemed dour. read more

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our lunch visit to Marietta Proper! We happened to be in the area and were so appreciative of this recommendation. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful, and the customer service is top notch. We were seated immediately, and every item was delicious. My husband had the shrimp and grits, and I had the croissant, bacon, and grits. The salted caramel cappuccino was amazing! My husband, who is not a coffee drinker, requested his own drink after having a sip of mine. read more

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Great spot in the heart of Marietta with a cozy vibe and solid wine list. I came for the espresso martini and it did not disappoint--easily one of the best I've had. Prices are definitely on the higher side, so it's more of a treat-yourself kind of stop, but worth it if you're in the mood for something a little elevated. read more

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Great food, ambience, and service! The staff was so attentive and welcoming. The food was really good. We loved the ambiance and decor. We will definitely return! read more

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Very cute venue. There's a speakeasy downstairs from Tuesday to Saturday nights. The service is good. The atmosphere is fun. read more

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