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    Marietta Proper

    4.0 (141 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    MARIETTA PROPER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Helena E.

    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.

    Fried goat cheese in honey. Delish!
    Audrey W.

    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!

    Brandi W.

    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.

    Rachel P.

    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!

    Shrimp po boy
    Alexandra R.

    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.

    South African sparkling rose alcohol free
    Sandra O.

    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

    What was left of my grilled chicken sandwich. Fries are awesome too.

    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.

    Shrimp and grits
    Ludmila S.

    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!

    For my table on the patio, looking down the street
    Ashley S.

    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.

    Goat cheese bites with honey
    Ashley M.

    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.

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    Nina K.

    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.

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    10 months ago

    Terrible lunch menu. Server was awful. Too many restaurants to waste time here. Only one other couple in restaurant at noon?

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    First time visiting and will definitely be back. Great food and drinks. A great new addition to the square.

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    Thank you so much Barry! We appreciate your kind words. Mark Nadeau

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    The food was awesome and the service was impeccable. Quaint location with classy decor. I'll be back!

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