proof

best place in dc. from the time i first visited proof, i knew it would be the beginning of agreatlove affair. the food, the wine, and the service are nothing short of spectacular. don't get fooled by imitators or cheesy reviews of any other spot!i would certainly recommend that anyone really trying to experience what proof has to offer should order the chef's selection with wine pairing- it will, without a doubt- be one of the best dining decisions you could ever make.

truly enjoyable dining experience. i eat out in dc a lot (i work here for a few months at a time) and proof is the best dining experience i have had so far. i was feeling summery and ordered the gruner veltliner- lovely. for my entree i got the pekin duck breast- perfect. i figured i was already 2 for 2 and ordered the chocolate hazelnut cake with espresso gelato- yum! to sum up,greatspot to people watch,greatwine list,greatfood, andgreatservice. i'll be back!

the restaurant looks trendy and modern with an exciting feel. the menu is refreshing with some unusual twists such as an odd salad with bitter greens. the toffee pudding was a cake. the entree wasgreatmix of veggies and protein. the service started fast and then died.

i loved this restaurant. everything we had for dinner was on point. they have an extensive wine and cheese selection. even if you do get cheese, also get the goat cheese appetizer...it is amazing. also they havegreatlunch deals during the week; for $15 you can get a meal and wine if you sit in the bar area.

a few nights ago i had plans with a friend who i haven't seen in awhile and we were searching for the perfect place to go where we could catch up, celebrate the new year, and have delicious food and wine. after some back and forth we settled on proof which we both happen to love, and we were looking forward to going back since neither of us had been in awhile. i love the fact that proof is just a few steps from the bustling verizon center, but once you step inside you would never know. it has a wonderful atmosphere with dim lights, agreatbar area that serves wines on tap, and comfortable booths towards the back that create a quiet and warm setting. the service is always great, and the waiters tend to be incredibly knowledgeable about the wines and the menu which i always appreciate.

very nice restaurant.greatfor a date night. we started with a selection of 3 cheeses: 1) lou bergier pichin (cow, italy): semi-firm, velvety, buttery, mushrooms, thistle, like a camembert; 2) pata negra (goat, spain): semi-soft, washed rind, pungent, tangy, intense; 3) idiazabal (sheep, spain): firm, smoky, nutty, and tangy. they were served with toasted walnut bread, dried figs, apple sauce (a little bit acidic), and honey. we ate all the honey, but left the apple sauce. my entree was very well served (good portion): grilled block island swordfish loin with fennel, castelvetrano olives, and tomato confit. it tasted like puttanesca sauce. delish. my husband tried the roasted organic chicken breast: goat cheese-wild mushroom stuffing, rapini, creamy polenta. we also ordered a bottle of wine: cantele salice salentino (2008). the dessert was very thanksgiving oriented: pumpkin cheesecake: super creamy, graham crackers crumble, fresh cranberries, and maple ice cream. it was very small, b

simply incredible. the food, wine, atmosphere and service were impeccable! made for a fantastic evening!!!
the cheese plates and the charcuterie were unbelievably decadent, especially paired with a lovely white wine. i suggest forgoing the main course plates and ordering a few first course plates and some meats and cheeses to share with the table - it's agreatway to keep the palate fresh and experience all that proof has to offer.
the food was all so fresh and mostly local, which is a nice bonus. can't wait to go back!

vinophiles take note. amazing wine list if you are looking for a fabulous bottle but haven 't made the winery mailing list. evengreatby the glass options. service was commendable despite a busy friday night. tasty menu. highly recommended!

fantastic fine food. i've been in dc for 5 days so far and eaten there twice now for dinner. skip the asian green salad - way too bitter and non-interesting - but the tuna tartar - amazing! the sablefish dinner was very a wonderful surprise and the duck breast was perfect.greatplace for single dining at the bar after a long day.

a pleasant surprise. on my recent visit to dc i had originally made reservations with legal seafood but while waiting for my table i stumbled upon proof & decided to eat there after reviewing the creative menu and the maitre'd was able to immediately seat us. the decor was very nice; comfortable, nice size & acoustics weregreatfor conversating & not yelling. the waitress was very accommodating and very attentive throughout the entire meal. the wine list was very comprehensive and intimidating so i asked for the sommelier & gave him some basic criteria and an under $70 price range, he recommended an excellent wine for $38, kudos to the sommelier! when the food arrived it was excellent. presentation, amount & temperature were dead on.
being from houston, fearing eating out at overpriced/under proportioned lacklustered meals which i've had in past trips this was a pleasant surprise and would recommend it to anyone visiting dc.

upscale chinese/japanese restaurant shanghai lil has just started offering dim sum on saturday and sunday from 11 am to 3 pm. this isgreatnews, as dim sum is hard to come by in indianapolis. for the uninitiated, dim sum means "heart's delight" in canton