While on another overnighter in B'more, we decided to dine at Proper Cuisine before the big party. This place was on my bookmarks when it was "Prim and Proper", but they've re-branded after a short time, realizing strict dining rules would probably hurt business, so no more "Prim" and now no dress code. We still left the sneakers at home and kept it sexy..LOL! Proper Cuisine is small but beautiful. With a museum type feel, you pass the separate bar area before entering the formal dining room. Again, I was a little surprised at the size, so you BETTER make reservations or else! The menu was excellent and the food was even better except the Crab Rice.. They need to go traditional on that and scrap the current recipe! My girl ordered the crab cake and gave it the highest compliment, saying it was just as good as "Jerry's". If you're from PG County, you know that Jerry's is the best crab cake in the world..LOLOL!! My honey jerk lamb chops were delicious. She's not a spicy fan but I am and those things were BOMB!! Proper offers different flavored charbroiled oysters, so we tried an order of both and again, 10 stars! So Proper did not "properly" staff the restaurant (pun intended) the evening we dined. There was only one server the majority of our visit, but he was super friendly and super attentive given the lack of help. I'm not sure what the other folks are complaining about, but this is my kind of place. Just change the crab rice and give me one more server and we're good.. Lol!

From Prim and Proper to Proper Cuisine, we ended up here for dinner on a staycation in Baltimore. I talked up Papi Cuisine (the original BMore staple) so my significant other found this place and made it our date night spot. I didn't even know this place existed. We walked into a somewhat empty restaurant. As the night grew, it became filled with women. It was just me and my honey and one other couple. Single men, this might be a place to come! The girls are showing up and showing out. I immediately notice there is just one waiter when we walked in. I must admit he was making it happen until 8ish when the restaurant got too busy! They definitely need more hands on deck. Let's get into it! Oysters - Fantastic Lamb Chops - He loved them Crab cake - Delicious Crab fried rice - I've had better Drinks - Met expectations Would I come back? Perhaps if I was in the area. Although a great quaint restaurant, you can tell they are trying to reorganize. Hope they can overcome and make it.

Service , food and ambiance 10/10 would definitely go again. Music at a nice level. Good location

Not a fan. Needs better signage out front. It looks like a barely renovated old apartment building. Parking was terrible and there's no valet. We decided to park in the hotel/public parking lot about a block or so away, cost was $26+. Waitress never introduced herself. Half of the menu wasn't available- no chicken breast, no spinach, no lettuce/salad, no snapper, no mashed potatoes, no broccolini. Food was so so. Not good and not bad but def nothing to write home about. Space is very small, don't be fooled by the pictures. And tables are very close to one another. I didn't care for the placement of the kitchen, it's no privacy and very little space in between the tables and food prep. Music was way too loud. Waitress kept messing up the order and they must of had a glitch or something because they kept bringing two of everything to our table. Finally the check came and it's all digital which is fine but they had a couple incorrect items (remember the double food items that kept coming out). The manager must have felt bad for us and offered complimentary desserts and a round of drinks - def appreciated it!!! All in all, no I would not come back. Food is way too expensive for the quality and ambiance.

Prim & Proper has ambiance down pat! I felt like it was giving modern speakeasy vibes. Plus, I was super intrigued by the balloon head art. There were a number of these pieces and I would return just to analyze them further. I was with a party of 6, and only 1 out of the party had eaten at this venue before. So of course there were a lot of questions for and interactions with the waiter. I'd say the waiter was made for the job, as he was super charming and put everyone at ease with his knowledge of the food and drinks offered at P&P. He was also very attentive to us throughout the course of the meal. Unfortunately, I was just a stand in for someone at this particular dinner and had eaten beforehand, so I didn't order any appetizers or entrees (though the rest of the group's food looked delish when it arrived). I did order a salad with jumbo lump crab. The presentation was amazing, but I found the salad dressing too sweet, and my first bite of the crab featured 3 pieces of shell, causing me to eat around the crab to finish the salad. I am interested in returning to try some of the apps and entrees others in my group ordered though, I won't let the salad deter me. P&P doesn't split checks, FYI, so make sure to bring cash if you're dining in a group.

This is a hard one. I was attracted to Prim & Proper by the name alone (kudos to Marketing), and when I learned that the owner of BLK Swan -- also in Baltimore -- had a hand in this establishment, I was onboard. Prim & Proper isn't bad by any means, but it's a new restaurant attempting to gain footing in a very saturated market in Baltimore. Before my reservation, I sat at the bar where I had a Dirty Martini. After I finished my drink, I was taken to the main dining room. Prim & Proper's decor is very nice -- it lives up to its name. If I had to change anything, it would be the seating arrangement. I thought there were too many seats; it felt a bit cramped. Food & Drinks: Well, both were just okay. I tried the deviled eggs adorned with caviar and fried oysters, lobster ravioli, and their jerk chicken. The deviled eggs were good -- hard to mess that up. The lobster ravioli was a dud. The filling was not good. Where was the lobster at exactly? The ravioli itself was a little hard. Severely underwhelming. The jerk chicken was ok and pricey! Dirty Martini - I have never been served a dirty martini with unpitted olives. Enter Prim & Proper. Definitely not a good idea. It isn't the most pleasant experience to remove olive pits from your mouth while you're trying to dine, to be prim and proper (pun intended), and converse. Ditch the olives with pits! Anyway, I want to give them another try. Again, it's a new establishment, and I'm sure with time and consideration of feedback, Prim & Proper will get it right!

Baltimore ain't playing with great restaurants Baybeee !!! If you like eye candy , all the servers were men and were well dressed and very easy on the eye On Thursday night, I checked out Prim and Proper for my anniversary and it was giving!!!!! It wasn't packed in the dining area. The bar area had a great crowd. I will definitely go back. Our server was very nice, detailed oriented, and knowledgeable about the menu. Hennesssy Espresso Martini Lobster Ravioli Crab Croquettes Creamed Spinach Braised Oxtails (tender, great portions, and seasoned well) Valet was $15. The Music was a vibe , the artwork on the walls was beautiful and great place for pictures.

This month I intentionally chose to circulate the black dollar and support black businesses. This particular restaurant caught my attention. The excitement was real when I initially heard of the collaboration between two very known restaurant owners. Papi cuisine and Blk swan!! Of course I was Under the assumption it's going to be a hit! Welp!!! 2/5 The ambience is absolutely stunning and very beautifully done. The waiters were well dressed and definitely fit the prim & proper aesthetic. The piano in the walkway was a very nice touch. Stunning portraits of very popular late African American musicians and artists such as Tupac, DMX and ODB etc. Complete Random thought: For all my NY natives DMX was born in Baltimore!! My party of Four was seated right away. As soon as we sat down the waiter explained all the food items that were sold out. Welp**. This particular waiter forgot to bring food items, very unorganized and didn't check on us as often as he should've. My party ordered the following: -jumbo shrimp and black rice (Jumbo where? the shrimp was served on a mountain of undercooked rice with mushy medium sized shrimp) I'm assuming perhaps the kitchen ran out of the jumbo pawns? -lobster ravioli- My party enjoyed this appetizer -crab croquettes (stop! Just stop all filler) this appetizer reminded me of hush puppies. -Tomahawk steak served with broccolini and au gratin potatoes. The server gave my broccolini to the other couple in my party. Unfortunately I can't rate this. -rib eye (very flavorful) The cocktails require extreme improvement. Very weak! No sweet options for women such as myself who prefer a sweet cocktail. According to the waiter sweet cocktails is something they don't offer. Ultimately I left extremely disappointed. I don't see myself returning to this restaurant. Please note: Gratuity is automatically included & valet parking is offered. Overall This restaurant has several quirks to work out. Great concept /poor execution. Food: 1/5 | Service: 1/5 | Ambience: 4/5

Prim and Proper is now Proper Cuisine! I went with my gal pals. We appreciate the valet parking! It was complimentary and the best part for me. It took almost 2 hours to get here due to traffic. When we enter, the host was very nice! He was also our waiter. Upon entrance it was pretty empty. We were told to scan the QR code to look at the menu. However, it wasn't working. If you have a T-mobile phone you are fine but all other carriers don't work in the restaurant. You have to go to the door to bring it up or save the menu on your phone prior to going. We finally choose foods to order. I had the strawberry lemonade, garlic butter shrimp toast and the crab balls. The crab balls were pretty good. There were some shells and cartilage. The shrimp toast was a no for me. It had an interesting flavor that I couldn't quite place. It was a sliced, toasted baguette. I imagined buttered or olive oil base on the bread with garlic and salt. Then, add the sauce and shrimp to the side. Anyway, I then ordered the Branzino with crab fried rice and asparagus. The Branzino was baked nicely (no bones) with a sauce that had onions, peppers and carrots. The crab fried rice was not good. It was like wild rice turned black with crab in it. I would have liked a fluffier, flavorful crab fried rice. Friend 1: Branzino with crab fried rice and broccolini- Did not enjoy the rice or broccolini but liked the Branzino. Friend 2: Lamb chops with mashed potatoes and creamed spinach-- lamb chops were good, the mashed potatoes had no taste and the creamed spinach was spinach with little glob of melted cheese on top. Did not enjoy. The drinks were good, my friends loved the flavored lemon drops. I think the best one was the peach lemon drop. The space is pretty nice. There is a piano and chandelier set up outside the restaurant. The music was really good. The individual chairs throughout the restaurant are too small. The choice of silverware was cute. There was no bottled water as an option. The menu is small with focused items. I will not be back but try it out and let me know!

Got a chance to try out the new menu by the new chef! 20/20! Hopefully it stays laid back!

I called Prim & Proper to inquire if they could print personalized menus, and was told they could not not. I was hoping to have commemorative menus for my birthday dinner. Upon arrival, I used the valet parking ($15). You're met with a beautiful piano in the grand foyer. As you approach the reception desk, there's a bar to the left, and the main dining area to the right. The bar was busy, but the main dining area wasn't crowded. Upon request, we were allowed to dine in the private dining room that seats twelve people, even though we were a party of two. They were very accommodating. AESTHETICS: 5/5 Aesthetically, it is a beautiful space decorated with French bistro tiles. The servers were clad in striking yellow/mustard hued jackets. The artwork on the walls were interesting; lots of floating heads. The tables in the main dining room were situated very close together. Note: On the website, there is a dress code specified. However, I noticed two tables with athletic wear (i.e., hoodies and sneakers). SERVICE: 4.5/5 It took a while to put our order in. Upon inquiry, we learned there were only two servers working. We had Forest as our server. He was animated and cheerful. He was also thoughtful in ways that provided an elevated experience. When my friend stepped away to use the restroom, he nicely folded her napkin. He also brought two complimentary glasses of champagne for my birthday toast. He's a gem. THE FOOD: 4.5/5 We ordered a lot of food! First thing, they do not serve ANY bread (Hint! Hint!). That was a shocker. For appetizers we ordered two of the crab croquettes and the deviled eggs. The crab croquettes were so delicious, we ordered a second one. The deviled eggs were okay. I wouldn't reorder them, but they're worth trying. For the entrees, we had the lamb, and braised oxtails served with a side of sweet potato puree. It was quite tasty. It didn't have the gamey taste lamb often carries. The oxtails were huge! Three large, fall of the bones, perfectly seasoned oxtails. The accompanied bean paste was a bit salty and there was too much sauce/gravy since there was no starch with the entree. Perhaps consider offering a side of coconut basmati rice to sop up the sauce (Hint! Hint!) We shared the bread pudding for dessert. The portions were sizable. Everything seems to be a la carte. THE DRINKS: 3/5 I initially ordered the French Martini and didn't like it. It tasted medicinal. My friend didn't like her drink either and sent hers back. We both subsequently ordered the Lemon Drop and it was perfectly crafted. The specialty cocktails on the menu need tweaking to find the right balance of palette pleasing flavors. VERDICT: The food was excellent, the drinks needed improvement, and the service was great once we got started. I would return, but with tempered expectations as they workout operational challenges. I believe in due time, they will hit their stride.

I went here for happy hour. It's located on an easy street (easy to find parking during the week). I got the sliders with no bun and the kale salad. The salad was delicious and the burgers were freshly made, no filler... pretty good to me. The place has very beautiful decor... I loved the exquisite art and old luxury concept. The service from everyone but the bartender was excellent. Isn't that a bit odd? The valet, the hosts, the staff... everyone but the man serving us at the bar! He was short with us, offered little to no input or help with making decisions, was inattentive, and almost attitudinal if we asked for modifications to drinks. Unfortunately, stuff like that can really, negatively impact your experience and desire to return. Tbh, I would return just to look at the beautiful artwork and to sit in the presence of such beautiful pieces. So, fortunately, his lackluster service didn't sway me, but it could and has with other venues. I'll be back!

Newly opened black-owned restaurant. In their third week. Beautiful decor inside and out. Very bright, lots of artwork and charming. The servers all wear a uniform: dark trousers and a yellow jacket. Nice touch. The dining room was a bit too crowded for my liking. Too many tables. I would've preferred a little more space in between. I wasn't a fan of the hard chairs and very bright lighting in the dining area. Wouldn't be a restaurant I would recommend for intimate dining with your person or group. Service was very prompt. I felt a little rushed, but the servers seemed very happy and well versed on the menu. It may been a nice touch for the server to welcome me to their new restaurant. Menu. Very nice menu format. However, the menu was way too large compared to the size of the table. The drink menu was separate, but my recommendation would've been to have the food and drink menu together since the drink menu is not that extensive. Food. I must say for a new restaurant in this area, it was grossly overpriced at each category within the menu. My jerk chicken dish was over $40! It was full of good flavours, and accompanied by 3-4 small crepes that they recommended you fold over the chicken. Very similar to what other cultures do with roti or naan bread. I've had better jerk chicken just minutes away in the area for a lot less! However, it's not fair to compare and contrast pricing because the overall experience has to be factored in. And with that in mind, I conclude that the food pricing for the main dishes were $10-$20 overpriced. Drinks. Nice cocktail menu. Nice options. I ordered the Henny espresso martini. It was okay at best. Too much cream on top compared to the amount of liqueur, and did not fill the glass. I also ordered their version on a Moscow Mule (made with Mezcal tequila). This was made very well and tasted lovely. Dessert. No dessert menu. The server rattled off about 4-5 items. None of which were appealing, probably because he spoke too fast with no passion or conviction. Missed opportunity here to sell the desserts. No mention of after dinner drinks to round off. The check was paid electronically through a QR code. I would've preferred not to do this. It took away the personal service element. A 20% "service charge" was automatically added to the check. It would've been appropriate to let me know. I often feel service or tip fees have to be earned. When it is added up front, I question the desire they have to do a great job. I conclude to say, Prim and Proper is a beautiful restaurant, aesthetically. They are very new, and I'm sure they are still working through kinks, etc. I will give them that. The staff were all very nice. They offer valet parking, which is a nice touch, but there's plenty parking close by also. The food was just okay in my experience. Nothing to be impressed by, however, the presentation was very good. Food pricing was way too high on all levels and circumstances, as noted. I'm not sure if I would come back anytime soon, but I felt good knowing I was supporting a black-owned restaurant. I will always support my people. I am a little concerned that Prim and Proper may not be able to sustain a healthy and vibrant business long term based on my experience. I want the best for them moving forward. Just a few tweaks here and there to improve would be helpful.