This place has been so hyped I just had to check it out. We had 5 o'clock reservations and showed up 5 min early. The sign outside said they opened at 4PM, so we went in. The staff immediately told us that they opened at 5 and that we had to wait outside. I guess they changed the hours recently. We waited outside their door, thinking that at 5 they would come open the door and tell us we can come in now. You know, like any courteous restaurant would when they know they have waiting customers outside. But no, 5 o'clock came around and nothing. They put out a sign and then closed the door again. We eventually opened the door to check with them and they said oh yes, we are open now. So clearly service isn't their selling point, but hopefully the food will be worth it. We decided to just try their drinks and a few dishes. We got the botanist and virtual hug. Both were good but not amazing, you can get similar quality of drinks at other establishments. We then tried the tempura elotes, burrata, and muhammara. The elotes and burrata were okay, flavors were not memorable and portions were tiny. The muhammara was the best of them all, they had the most flavor and seemed the most unique for a fusion restaurant. Overall, I'm glad I tried this restaurant but probably wouldn't come back. Food is overpriced and not innovative. read more

I eyeballed this place after finishing my reservation at Smyth, and wanting to go a la carte. This place definitely appealed to me, even though it was more lackluster than I would have liked. Sitting at the kitchen counter, our bartender slash waiter stumbled through answering my questions about the meal, as if he only deals with cocktails over grub. His suggestions also didnt seem genuine, as if he was rattling off the usual suggestions rather than asking questions. I got to see all the tired chefs and line cooks grind through the busy night with no type of morale. Not that this is a critique of their performance by any means, but it doesnt paint a great picture. I loved the Indian flair of the smoked pumpkin, but the paratha is not at all flaky or fluffy. More like dense pita. The smokiness is great in this. Along with the creamy feel. The pomegranates offer a sweet, refreshing burst of fruity. The walnuts were a great texture. I sensed paprika. The shaved cucumber had a great combo of rich creamy feta, the nutty sharpness of the pine nuts, with the finish of mint. My only complaint is that the whole dish felt overdressed in dressing. I liked the sweet potato salad, even if it had its pitfalls. They give you small yet sense slithers of sweet potato medallions, yet the majority of it is salad. This had a lot going on to keep me amused. The earthy potato, the greens, the spicy and bright chilies, the tangy citrus, the nutty and creamy low toned sesame yogurt, and the arid and exotic Dukkah. The baby octopus was a cold dish that offered a tender, yet dense texture (similar to a hard gumdrop). I found this dish boring, as well as an obvious reuse of existing ingredients in the kitchen. The crispy crepe is actually pretty cool. Sizable to share, yet could be eaten on its own. A playful yet tasteful combo of crispy pork belly and shrimp. The dish could be a brunch idea as well, since the egg outside conjures images of breakfast, yet still works at dinner. The chili jam further plays with that idea without going overboard. The roasted oysters were standard rockafeller oysters, but with a twist with the ssamjang butter. I delightful twist on a tried and true dish, although they could have been better. The lamb kabob is delicious! Out of all the dishes, this was the one that truly showed off their wood fire grill. The casing was snappy, the meat waste right amount of greasy juicy, and the flavor was bold. The yogurt that went along with it complements with no distraction. The rest of the plate felt like garnish and presentation. The duck dumplings were in the style of Shumai. The dumpling was soft, but a bit gummy at the pinched tops. The broth could have been more decadent, as it failed to excite me. If this came out of a suburban Chinese joint next to my house, I would be happy, but not here. The pork secreto is not my favorite. First time having it, but not sure if it was the best representation. The fat wasn't rendered all the way, the meat wasn't as tender as it could be, and the sauce was drenched as if slathered with a ladle. I get the vibe of Thai beef salad, but it needs vast improvement. This place even being considered a Michelin star is a joke. Its certainly not crap, but its certainly not up to a certain standard of excellence. This place is great for bougie middle class who want drinks but then crave food as an after thought. Theres alot of potential for dish dishes here with the concept and layout, but its a long work in progress. read more

My second visit today over brunch (first visit was for dinner) confirmed my 5-star rating for Proxi. Chicago lacks a southeast Asian flavor profile and Proxi delivers. I'm so happy. The execution and flavors are amazing. Dear Proxi, please keep doing what you're doing. Brunch was outstanding and unlike your typical brunch items that you've come to expect from any typical brunch menus. Armed with southeasian flavors (yes!!), I started with the Vietnamese iced coffee which was very smooth. The congee (rice porridge) was flavorful and perfect with slivers of ginger, peanuts and scallions (just like how it is in SE Asia). The accompanying sambal was the star; it was legit sambal and not your generic hot sauce that other restaurants will pass off as "sambal". The coconut and pandan leaf French toast was the fluffiest I've had. Once again, pandan leaf is another accurate SE Asia representation (sweet aromatic leaf very commonly used in flavoring in pastries and cakes). The uttapam was delicious, Indian inspired, and reminded us of dosa which is a thinner version of rice crepe pancake. It's been a few months since our dinner visit but fond memories include the fried fish collar, roasted mussels, and massuman curry. read more

If you have an adventurous palette and enjoy food from all over the world, I highly suggest this place. Proxi has simple decor and a great atmosphere. The upbeat and current music will have you bumping while you share your tapas. Everything is small plates and it's more fun to share so you can try more. The drink menu is pretty extensive, and has options for everyone. Food wise, the menu is split up with many small plate options. We tried the: - Tempura Elotes: delicious & crunchy - Smoked Pumpkin : this was almost like a dip and was very flavorful. Came with some great paratha. - Crispy Vietnamese Crepe: this was a little hard to share and eat. It wasn't as good as the other options we had. Not enough meat and shrimp. - Indonesian Pork Jerky: disappointing, basically like turkey jerky. - Duck Dumplings: These were absolutely delicious and came in a great broth. - Black Pepper Pork: very rice lettuce wraps with great sauces. - Shaved Zucchini: very interesting look and concept. Very fresh. Overall, it was a great experience and I will be back to try more of the menu. read more

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Drinks and tapas here are ah-maze. Love the corn elotes - they are a must order. Octopus and burrata are also on point. The cocktail menu has a cute selection of creative names and equally palatable drinks. read more

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Beautiful restaurant. Food is MID at best but way overpriced for the quality and portion sizes. Honestly not worth it.

Proxi was good. Food had southeast Asian influences, plates had great flavors and portions were good. Service was also good (maybe a little overbearing), water refills were on point and we didn't have to wait to get in when every other restaurant around had a wait. The food -Tempura elotes: tasty and unique. Great texture. -Raw Tuna: good, but not memorable. Coconut milk based sauce. -Crispy Vietnamese crepe: substantial portion. Tasted very fresh with herbs, pork belly, shrimp, peppers. -Pork secreto: favorite dish of the night. Solid portion, great flavors with a little kick. This is similar to grilled pork shoulder from Laotian restaurants and a very good version of it. read more

Just came in for drinks. The cocktails are super unique and strange. Nothing I've ever had before. I'm more of a sweet drinker, these drinks are bitter and dry. Not my cup of tea. The service was good! The bartenders look like minions with the overalls. Haha Probably won't come again but it was a good experience read more

Proxi - #scootup and flexing for the gram - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

15-20 mins between dish. I almost feel asleep waiting. The food was alright though. But I won't recommend this place.

Came here for drinks and apps. Inside was nice and service was all friendly. All the food was good but the tempura elote was amazing I could eat plates of them. read more

While I have wanted to visit for dinner, I was finally lured into Proxi after finding out that they launched Brunch service. My wife informed me of Chef Zimmerman's background and style so I came in recognizing the global infusion of flavors with an emphasis on Southeast Asian flavors and cuisines. The ambiance is definitely unique and praiseworthy - a great spot to eat any meal I'm sure but had a certain brunch vibe with the color scheme and open floor plan, in addition to Southeast Asian art. To start, I ordered the Vietnamese Iced Coffee which was quite bold, though I wish it was a larger serving (though I appreciate quality over quantity). It was nicely complemented with the PROXI donut (a light coffee based cream based donut). We also ordered the tempura elotes (really good - had a lime tart kick and drizzled with a creme sauce infused with maybe cilantro). Once we got through the "appetizers" we moved on to the mains. I ordered the catfish bahn mi, which was a really nicely prepared catfish with a crunchy breading, cabbage slaw, jalapeños, and a tart mayo on a soft bread roll. My wife ordered the coconut and pandas leaf French toast which was tasty, soft and easily breakable, and textured nicely with coconut topping. The French toast had a dulce de leche flavor infusion and didn't need any syrup or topping (good as is!). I look forward to visiting again and trying other items on the brunch menu! read more

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I had a great 4 course meal at Proxi for restaurant week! Ordered the botanist G&T to start, which was light and refreshing. The tempura elotes and the braised pork belly were delicious and exceeded expectations. I also had the squid and black sesame brownie, which were just alright. Overall, the serving sizes were perfect and the meal was very well rounded. Also love the mid century modern decor and general vibes of the restaurant. (note - if you're making a reservation, the high top seating just means higher chairs, not bar seating) read more

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Holy crap... this has got to be one of my all time favorite restaurants, and too bad it is not in a city I live in. Definitely a nicer establishment, so dress up, and you'll probably need rezzies. I snagged a bar table for food with my siblings on a Saturday night woo! The options were truly global! Not just "hey we have guac..we're now global cuisine". Everything, and I mean everything, was incredible and I love that they introduced brunch and often change their menu!! read more

Proxi - Pineapple vanilla flan - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Boyfriend and I went for a date night. We ordered the elotes, Muhammara, and whole fish along with two mixed drinks. The elotes and muhammara were tasty, but portions way too small to demand the price. We'll probably order different starters next time because we didn't fall in love with either. The whole fish was fantastic - by far our favorite. It has a delicious soy-based sauce, spicy pickled radish, and plenty of meat to enjoy. Also, despite the waitstaff not wearing any masks and socially distanced seating not enforced, I was informed in a quite matter-of-fact way that "no cash was accepted" for payment due to the "situation." I have no issues with being cautious - but if you can't take cash, you should be wearing masks too (or just simply state on the menu that cash isn't accepted?). read more

I've been wanting to try Proxi for a while and I'm glad I did. Came in at 6pm on a Wednesday and it quickly got busy after. Highlights were the tempura elotes, thai beef salad, fried fish collar, and curry cobia. Tempura Elotes (4/5, $8): delicious. I love the tempura concept of this classic mexican street food, but $8 is a little expensive for 2 pieces of this. Nonetheless, it was pretty good. Thai Beef Salad (5/5 $16): I love this. It's very light, yet the flavors blended very well. The beef goes well with the dressing. Rabbit Dumplings (2/5): I know a lot of people on Yelp love this dish, but I was kind of meh about it. The broth under the dumplings is pho, and I thought the skin of the dumpling was kind of hard to chew. I'm Chinese and I know that there are much better dumpling skins out there. Fried Fish Collar (5/5): LOVE! just order this. chimichurri sauce underneath the fried fish. Cobia (5/5): Order this. the coconut curry goes very well with the tender fish. Overall, service was great and the ambiance is lovely. Check this place out when you're in the West Loop area. Also love that most of the dishes are Asian-inspired! read more

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Would be 5 stars if portion size was better. Very very small portions. The vegetable kofta was a decent portion but only 4 small paratha pieces. We had to ask for extra pieces which came out 10 mins later. The presentation of the food was nice. Nice ambiance inside. Took a while to get the food but the waitress did give us a heads up about that. Seems like they are trying to do elevated Indian food so if you're willing to pay the price then it's a good place to check out. read more

Was truly blown away with this place! Came here for date night and immediately fell in love with the environment - classy, intimate, and mood lighting on point. While the wine menu is limited, the choices are quality and you're sure to find something you enjoy. We shared the tempura elotes and the scallops. It's hard to find good scallops in Chicago but these hit the spot. The tandoori lamb chops were okay - not super traditional but still yummy! The real hit was the black cod - fresh fish bursting with flavor! Would go back to try more of their fish dishes! read more

Proxi - Seared Scallops and Tempura Elotes - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

First of all, great environment and service And then, the food was amazing. Ordered 5 plates and 1 meat and all of them are tasty especially seafoods. The desserts are a little bit average though. Tofu Cheesecake was a surprise but didn't really get me; Chocolate Custard was really just average. A "will come often" 5-star. read more

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Chefs menu was 10/10!! So many flavors but all of them were very delicious. Would definitely go back for more! read more

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Loved how extensive this menu was! Had great vegetarian options as well and the Indian dishes tasted very authentic. Absolutely loved the paneer kofta and the elote tempura! read more

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This was hands down the best meal that I have had in months. It's not due to lack of good meals...it's just that the food at Proxi is mind blowing awesome. We went here to celebrate my wife's 38th bday. The friendly host, attentive wait staff and the entire ambiance was great. The coat check service was also a nice touch. Everybody raves about the tempura elotes...but my most favorite single bite was the Crispy Vietnamese Crepe. The flavors were bright, fresh, tangy, and spicy all in one. After that, it was hard to rank all of the other dishes. The Duck Dumplings probably come in second. The finishing touch of pouring pho broth into the bowl of dumplings table side was cool. The dish was warming, savory and completely satisfying. We went with the suggestion of 3 dishes per person. Tempura Elotes, Crispy Vietnamese Crepes, Coal Roasted Mussels, Fried Fish Collar, Duck Dumplings and Northern Thai Sausage. To finish the meal, the Mango Sorbet and the Portuguese Egg Tart were delicious. We will for sure be back for another meal at Proxi! read more

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Came here with 9 people. The Tempura Elotes we're out of this world and the Lentil Dumplings were awesome. service was fantastic

I have been to Proxi on two separate occasions, once for dinner and once for brunch. I would describe it as a New American and Asian fusion restaurant.The dinner I had was fantastic but the portions are a little bit smaller and served tapas style. The dinner menu has such amazing options!! Proxi uses ingredients from all over the globe to craft a culinary whirlwind. The brunch options are quite delicious and unusually rare for Chicago brunch restaurants. Their menu has quite a variety, like pandan coconut pancakes, congee, and kimchi fried rice. I had the kimchi fried rice for brunch once and it was heavy on the salt- I had to take it home to re-fry with plain rice to dilute the saltiness. I highly recommend the catfish banh mi as a brunch/lunch option. The interior of Proxi is also quite beautiful and spacious, with a lovely waiting area and bar. Overall, I would rate Proxi a 5 because Chef Andrew is doing something unique to the industry and adding a gem of a restaurant to the Chicago food scene. read more

Proxi represents the best of fine, creative, and adventurous cuisine in Chicago. Their concept is eclectic twists on global street food served tapas style in an open, beautiful, and modern dining environment. I love how open this restaurant is without it feeling overwhelming and chain-like. High-ceilings, chic lighting, and a rustic decor create a refined, but not stuffy ambience. It was a special occasion so we were seated in front of the kitchen with a lovely view of the chefs and all of the live action. We started off with some cocktails as the descriptions looked quite unique. I had the Daq Attack, which is their "tiki" style drink with crushed ice. I was intrigued by the curry, Thai Basil, and smoked banana, and I was not disappointed. The aged rum paired perfectly with the charcoal roasted banana. It was the perfect balance between sweet and savory in a cocktail. So many cocktails can be syrupy, but this was far away from being syrupy. My dining companion had the Killer Tofu, which had beet infused tequila, agave, and Nori salt on the rim. This was also another unique and delicious tasting cocktail with prominent savory elements to it. These cocktails in themselves were five stars and I've sampled many cocktails at this point in Chicago. The hostesses were very friendly and our server was very helpful and on top of everything. He pointed out what was pescatarian and vegetarian on the menu. While there was an entire page of the menu we couldn't eat, we still had quite a few pescatarian options. Though I would not recommend this place to pure vegetarians and vegans since there are barely any options. Since we eat fish and seafood, we had some options. I love tapas style because it enables me to try as much as I can and share the dining experience with my dining companion in a more intimate way than just having our own entrees. We started off with the Burrata, which came with crispy sourdough, sunchokes, pickled red onions, and leeks. It was drizzled with an amazing olive oil (but tasted more intense so I'm not 100% that it was olive oil). The burrata was soft and creamy and the onions added a nice kick to the savory comfort of the cheese on the crispy sourdough. We also ordered the Smoked Pumpkin, which came with walnuts, paratha, and pomegranates sprinkled on top and garnished with microgreens. I have never been too big of a fan of pomegranates and pumpkin when it's not dessert, but the smoked pumpkin gave it an amazing savory flavor with a special olive oil drizzled on top. The pomegranates added a nice crunchy texture on top. The paratha had a complex flavor that soaked up the pumpkin perfectly. Our third dish was the bhel puri, which is something you don't see on menus outside of Indian restaurants. It is usually sometimes served on top of samosas. It's a crispy, savory dish with crispy rice, vegetables, and a tamarind sauce. It had a refreshing mint chutney served throughout with fresh radishes and microgreens on top. The Bhel Puri was a nice transition into the seafood portion of our meal. We ordered the Coal Roasted Oysters, which were oysters grilled with a light cheese, butter, and herbs on top. It just melted in your mouth with one bite and the coal flavor was very prominent. This dish was definitely a highlight of the night. Proxi had a shrimp lettuce wrap special that night. I believe the original came with meat, but they were able to take it off and it was a very remarkable dish. It consisted of minced shrimp and vegetables on a sugar cane stick that was breaded and served on a lettuce wrap. I really haven't had anything like this before. The sugar cane paired with the shrimp flavor seamlessly and it was fun to suck on the sugar cane since we don't really get to do that in Chicago. To conclude the tapas part of the night, we ordered the Fried Skate Wing with a Thai garlic chili sauce. The skate wing was breaded to perfection and the sauce was absolutely mouthwatering. It was the ideal balance between sweet and salty. The lime drizzle also added a nice invigorating finish to the fried skate wing. At this point we were full but since it was a birthday dinner, we couldn't pass on dessert. We had the Mexican Chocolate Semifreddo. It came with kataifi - a vermicelli-like pastry shredded on top of what seemed like chocolate ice-cream with horchata foam. It was quite a distinctive dessert as I have not had anything like this before. The remarkable flavors, excellent service, and sophisticated interior is what makes Proxi stand out from many restaurants in Chicago. They pair heterogenous cuisines in extremely palatable ways. They are not afraid to be innovative and adventurous with their flavors. Proxi goes beyond the conventional New American style that is quite popular in the West Loop. I cannot wait to come here again. Though this place is pricey, it is was worth every penny in my opinion. read more

One of THE best brunch experiences I've ever had. Arrived at Proxi with my husband around 11:00am on a Saturday - we had a reservation but decided to sit at the (empty) bar. I'd say the restaurant was maybe 1/3 full at that point. We started off with drinks - I had the house bloody mary and my husband had the Proxi Michelada. My husband was concerned that his drink would be to spicy (before he ordered it) - the bartenders kindly let him taste a bit so he could "test it out" before he ordered it. I thought this was a nice gesture. My bloody was great - delicious mix, great garnishes - and I asked for a little more spice! We ordered two brunch dishes - first, the kimchi fried rice. This came with pork jerky, garlic chives, and a sunny side up duck egg. The egg was a touch overcooked, but the rest of this dish was fabulous - the garlic chives really elevated the dish. Great flavors, and the kimchi flavor didn't overpower the rest of the dish. The pork jerky wasn't salty at all, which was great. The dish that stole the show, though, was the braised chickpea curry. Two days later, my husband and I are still thinking about this dish. We love Indian food, so this was right up our alley. The depth of the spices in the curry was just unbelievable - I can't remember the last time I had a curry that complex. The yogurt complemented the spices nicely, and the poached eggs were absolutely beautiful and just icing on the cake. This was my first introduction to Proxi, and if brunch is any indication, I bet dinner is great! read more

Good location near west loop or still considered west loop. I'm a fan of the restaurant group. Food is good but if I'm being frank, it's westernized asian cuisine. Not sure would this be considered fusion or not. Trendy place. On the fence with service, waiter spilled my drink on me but they did try their best after to compensate. Just wasn't in a good mood after having a sticky drink all over me. Nonetheless I'd still come back. read more

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their take on espresso martini is the best in the city i hope it doesn't go anywhere. i'm allergic to coffee and i had to risk it because it was so good !! definitely worth the risk read more

We enjoyed dinner here on a Saturday evening. We decided to order a la carte and ended up ordering 7 plates for the two of us because there we a lot of things we wanted to try. We probably only needed about 5 dishes to feel satiated but I'm glad we ordered all 7 because they were all phenomenal. Some of our favorites were the roasted carrot dip (yes, surprising, I know), the scallop ceviche and the pork belly. Some plates are smaller than others (octopus and scallops for example). The meat plates were a pretty good size. Service was great, attentive, they changed plates and flatware when necessary. The cocktails were eh, nothing special, so maybe just stick with wine. Overall great experience and would for sure come again. read more

5 words: pricey average international tapas food I went soon after they opened but did not understand the hype or the high ratings. We were seated next to the kitchen and had a nice view of all the dishes being prepped. We ordered - Cocktail: Don't Chouette It (Aperol, Bubbles, Blood Orange, Champagne Ice Cubes) - Tempura Elotes - Monkfish - BBQ Lamb Ribs - Avocado mousse dessert: interesting taste and combination of different textures from the toppings read more

I'm not a gin and tonic man (three fingers of single malt scotch, neat, is my poison) but if I was (a G&T man), Proxi would be my favorite bar hands down. I had a Beefeaters version and my wife had the Hendricks version of this specialty drink and wow were they delicious. I believe this is their signature'd menu item. Get One! That aside, Proxi is this physically beautiful restaurant serving very beautiful food. Everything our party of five ordered family style was delicious: Tempura Elotes was this fried corn cake that was ridiculously good Roasted Asparagus - which was snapping with crunch Coal Roasted Mussels - My Fav Grilled Whole Fish - My wife's Fav Duck Dumplings -so good you would think you were sitting in China Town Merguez Sausage - My youngest's Fav Grilled Chicken - Terrific New York Strip Steak - The pièce de résistance Birthday Cake - The reason we were all there I really enjoyed my time here at Proxi. The set-up is cool, calm and collected. The staff was amazing and although expensive, certainly worth the money spent. This was my final dinner in our whirlwind 5 day "Chicago" celebration of our sons birthday. Proxi was the perfect send-off back to L.A. read more

Food was intersting but a little too spicy for our taste. It's a good place to get some Asian fusion tapas and drinks with a group of friends! read more

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For my roommates early birthday dinner we decided to get dinner and a movie. Restaurant of choice was Proxi so we headed there for an 8pm reservation, we only had to wait about 5 minutes before our table was ready. The decor is very chic and modern. The restaurant is set up where there is a lounge area to wait for your table but also if you just wanted a drink. The only thing that was gross about the chairs was there were a couple of spots that almost looked as if a lady was being visited by her time of the month haha. We just avoided that spot haha. We sat down, was served water right away and ordered our food. My roommate who is also in the restaurant industry noticed some things that he would've changed (like him not having a fork) but all in all service was good, utensils were clean and we were never needing to ask for water. The food came out quickly and everything was delicious! It is a tapas type of restaurant so it's better to order a bunch of things and share. I can't say I have anything to complain about with the food. I would highly recommend the Tempura Elotes, that was one of our favorite things and we actually ended up ordering two more orders. Yummy! Check this place out if you have a first date to go to or if you want something intimate. read more

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I wish I had more time in the city to go back!! Great ambience and service. The music was amazing and so was their grilled corn infused tequila drink. yummm oh and did I mention that they also have great beer options and you have to try their lizard Latin style witbier! read more

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I've been to Proxi twice this year and have had a great experience both times. My introduction to Proxi was their restaurant week menu (a good deal!) in April. I'm a sucker for any type of menu that allows you to try multiple items, so I loved the variety on the restaurant week menu, even though, as a vegetarian, there were several items I couldn't eat. My favorite dish was a Salt & Pepper Tofu that didn't look like anything special -- but tasted amazing and had a perfect consistency. I also appreciated that the restaurant was able to bring out a vegetarian version of the dumplings for me once I notified them about my diet! The main, Spiced Lentil Dumplings, was a tad too salty for me, but overall I was impressed with the food I tried. Drinks were fantastic (nearly everyone at the table ordered two because we were all so impressed) and desserts were incredible. On my second visit, I continued to be impressed with Proxi. In April, our party of 5 sat in a curved booth, which felt very private and conducive to a conversation. On our return visit, with another party of 5, we were seated in the main dining area at a table that was just a little bit too large that, combined with the ambient noise, made it hard to have a conversation across the table. Again, we were impressed with drinks. As the tasting menu at the time did not seem very veggie friendly, we opted to order off the regular menu, and I ended up ordering two dishes for myself so the meat eaters could split everything else. Both of my dishes were good, though not the best food I've ever had. The Tater Tot Chaat was interesting and flavorful, and I was happy with the Wood Grilled Paneer Tikka. Two dishes was about the right amount of food for me, and I still had room for dessert. We ordered one of each of the desserts and enjoyed all of them; the Horchata Flan was my favorite. read more

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A fellow Elite-er and I tried Proxi two weeks back and really enjoyed ourselves. My drink of choice was "Scoot Up" and I loved it so much I had several! The bartender truly knows what he is doing! Proxi is a small plates type of place where sharing is recommended. We started with the Tempura Elotes - which was very good. A deep fried corn-like fritter. We then moved on to the Mussels and Crispy Vietnamese Crepe - both of which were fabulous. The mussels were large and the sauce was delicious - so much so that we kept dipping more and more bread into it. We then moved on to the Black Pepper Pork Lettuce Wraps - another great dish. Lastly - we had the Porterhouse. Oddly, the Porterhouse is pork - not steak. This was my least favorite dish - in fact a dish I could not recommend at all. My second slice was fatty and full of gristle. So bad - that I spit the piece into my napkin and that was all I ate of that dish. We were full by this point in the night and had to catch a train, so there was no dessert in our future. Our service was really good - Daniel and our "Taxi" bartender were fabulous. It's a beautiful restaurant that I would go back to. read more

Great ambiance, service and amazing food. Def try their elote tampura and paneer kofta. Everything we ordered was really really good. Great choices for vegetarian and they have amazing desserts. Perfect place for celebration read more

We came here for a family dinner and spent $700 for 4. The money isn't what had us the most disappointed, it was the way we were treated. They serve their food tapas style but they were basically throwing the plates on the table that had us startled each time. It felt rushed to the point of unpleasant. The toppings on every dish are almost identical. Pepper, cilantro, and something crunchy and nothing super unique. The manager came to talk with us and was justifying every complaint to the point where she was over talking / justifying why our experience wasn't so bad. Save your money and go somewhere else like Haisous. read more

Visited Proxi for drinks with a friend. It was busy at 5pm on a Wednesday, so if you want a table, definitely go early or book ahead. The bar was totally full when I arrived, so we sat in a little curtained off area in between the bar and the dining area. It was cute - good view of the front door and some of the restaurant...and nice and cozy. The seats were relatively comfortable, though I'm not sure how easy it would be to eat too many snacks or dinner in them, but for drinks, they were just fine. The wine list was interesting - some good options as well as some unique finds for those who want to venture into interesting territory. Service was ok - it started off helpful and efficient, but as more people showed up, it got a bit slower. I know the restaurant is still relatively new, so I wasn't that put off, but longer term, hopefully they work out the kinks. The restaurant is very pretty - it's open and inviting - with dim lighting and a cozy feel. I would definitely return for dinner - the food looked delicious and if it is as thoughtfully put together as the wine list, then I'm sure it's wonderful. read more

We had an amazing meal tonight at Proxi. The space is beautiful, and everyone we interacted with was so kind. Our waiter Nathaniel might be my new favorite waiter. He gave tons of great recommendations and never made us feel anything but at home. The food was awesome. Standouts included the Thai beef salad, bhel puri, lettuce wraps, shaved zucchini and tempura elotes. Lots of global flavors and so many contrasting textures throughout. Love this place! read more

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Need to preface this review - we went to Girl & the Goat and Proxi back to back (G&G first, Proxi second). Hands down Proxi wins our vote!!!! Don't come here if you don't like spice. Don't come here if salt is your #1 choice in flavors and spices. Don't come here if you aren't familiar with high end tapas and balk at prices and "small" portions (google the definition for tapas). Do come here if you like a variety of flavors layered upon each other. Do come here if you enjoy a large variety of cocktails. Each dish and drink we had did not disappoint. They were all thoughtfully put together in innovative ways - the more dishes we had, the more excited we waited in anticipation of what would be in store for us next. Where to start. Staff was friendly and attentive. From the waiter - who gave excellent recommendations and level set the dining experience with suggested amount of dishes to order; to the servers - quick to clear plates, wipe the table down when we decimated dishes, and to keep our drink glasses full; to the hostesses - who would actually come to you if you are waiting for the restroom and show you other restrooms around the corner. The dishes were amazing. Our favorites were the proteins. The mussels with nduja - flavorful and smoky - lots of flavor without using too much salt or oil. They overcharred the bread (but who needs carbs). The pork secreto is their best kept secret! The flavor profile was so complex, so good - you can taste the char from the grill, the heat from the peppers, the flavors in the secret sauce. The grilled short rib kalbi - amazing!! Like the best kalbi / ribeye steak hybrid you ever had! Sure they skimp in the rice (but again - so you really need the carbs) but you don't need it because the short ribs are the star is the show. Not too salty, super tender, melts in your mouth and full of flavor. My finicky 9yo demolished an entire order. The cocktails - old fashion was good (better than Babette's and G&G), but it was missing the cherry. All of the ones drinks were really good. The best was recommended by our waiter - the Nothing Too Much (it was so good, I forgot the name and that's after I asked the waiter) - the thyme ice cube - pure genius!! Great dining experience!!! Loved every minute of it. read more

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