Proof turned out to be a very solid second-tier restaurant in DC. The food was all good or slightly better than good although nothing blew us away. The ambience was dark and romantic and the service was 4 star, not 5. In all, it is a place that you can say nothing bad about but you will also not be raving to your friends about it the next day either. Proof is a spot that if I was a local, I'd probably frequent semi-regularly but with so many good places to eat in DC, it isn't a "destination". Restaurants such as these tend to fade away which will be a shame as it is a solid dining experience.
Prices were reasonable for the quality of food. Appetizers were in the double-digits and mains averaged around 30 dollars. You will probably spend 60-80 dollars for your dinner and a glass of wine.
Service was good but not at the level of the top tier restaurants in DC. Which is probably 'ok' for Proof because that's likely where they are aiming.
Rating - 4 Stars out of 5.
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| Their version of cauliflower was excellent. Perhaps my favorite thing we tried. |
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| Hudson Valley Fois Gras |
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| Flatiron Steak over potatoes |
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| Sauteed potato gnocchi with Hen of the Woods Mushrooms |
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| Scallops over greens |
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| Warm Chocolate Hazelnut cake with gelato on top |
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| This was delicious |
