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Proper

Southern Food Restaurant and American Restaurant$$$$
Downtown Boone, Boone
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8.3/10
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    Ranked #3 for Southern food restaurants in Boone
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    Hayley F.
    "fried chicken, mac & cheese, and sweet potato casserole <3"(8 Tips)
    ᴡ M.
    "Proper is the best restaurant in Boone"(2 Tips)
    Jessica
    "Fried chicken, salad, and sweet potato casserole!"(2 Tips)
    Steve
    "Meatball plate and fried chicken done w/buttermilk coating are great"(7 Tips)
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  • Laura D.heart icon on user image
    Seriously—if you love southern food, this is the restaurant in Boone for you. Get the fried chicken plate with mac 'n' cheese, a mixed green salad (get the cucumber dill dressing!) and cornbread. YUM!
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  • Daniel V.heart icon on user image
    Daniel ValdesAugust 10, 2018
    The meatloaf and homemade catsup are about the best I’ve ever had. The collards and macaroni are great sides for this delicious meal
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  • ᴡ M.
    ᴡ MorgochMarch 28, 2012
    Proper is the best restaurant in Boone, because of its spectacular freshly prepared food, good service & at-home vibe. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a full belly & smiling face.
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  • Matthew M.heart icon on user image
    Matthew MosesDecember 11, 2013
    Amazing food. Great atmosphere. Service is awesome. Can't go wrong with any of the food or drinks. Must visit!
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  • Steve K.
    Steve KurasJuly 5, 2013
    Great veggies and local food and brew menu changes daily. Good stuff and reasonable price. Very casual.
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  • Chris C.
    Chris CedroneMarch 4, 2011
    All food is delicious! Delectable, quality, southern cuisine. Ask about the daily homemade desserts. Plus, they serve Espresso News Coffee!
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  • Steve
    SteveOctober 6, 2013
    Meatball plate and fried chicken done w/buttermilk coating are great
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  • Stephen T.
    Stephen TysingerMay 4, 2012
    Absolutely amazing! Mac and cheese and home fries/mashed potatoes are worth the trip!!!!!!!
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  • Katie J.heart icon on user image
    Katie JamesSeptember 4, 2015
    It was not busy at all but took them an hour to get us our food. I got a $5 meal, but a single serving of dessert was $7.50. They didn't have my first choice meal, they had ran out by 3pm. Unimpressed
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  • B M.
    B MDecember 12, 2013
    Great food and service. This place is a must
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  • Jessica
    JessicaNovember 3, 2012
    Fried chicken, salad, and sweet potato casserole! So delicious!
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  • Josh B.
    Josh BellFebruary 19, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Chicken and Waffles are great, especially the special with pecans in them.
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  • Mandy S.
    Mandy SmithJuly 28, 2012
    The staff is excellent. Food is great. Nice atmosphere!
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  • Casey H.
    Casey HelmickNovember 15, 2011
    Best Southern cooking in town! Try the Fried Chicken and Mashed Potatoes!
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  • Wayfaring W.
    Wayfaring WandererMarch 9, 2012
    Try the fried chicken - So juicy & delicious! The mac & cheese is awesome too! #BooneNC
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  • Heidi S.
    Heidi SullivanFebruary 15, 2013
    The Mac and cheese and meatloaf is awesome!
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  • Mary Lynn K.heart icon on user image
    Mary Lynn KirklandJanuary 7, 2018
    The food was amazing!!!!!
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  • Francisco R.heart icon on user image
    Francisco RodriguezMarch 25, 2014
    Get fried chicken, mash potatoes n gravy, mac n cheese.
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  • Mary E.
    Mary ElizabethJanuary 21, 2013
    Hands down best food in Boone, possibly the world.
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  • M&Y
    M&YMarch 20, 2011
    Be careful not to park in the lot behind the building. It's for apartment residents only and they WILL tow you!
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  • Chris E.
    Chris EdwardsFebruary 20, 2011
    The Mac & Cheese is the BEST! The rest of the menu isn't too bad either.
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  • Gwendolyn G.heart icon on user image
    Gwendolyn GibsonApril 6, 2017
    Always a great meal
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  • Maddie H.
    Maddie HagermanJuly 20, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Macaroni and cheese is on point!
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  • Hayley F.
    Hayley FosterJanuary 8, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    fried chicken, mac & cheese, and sweet potato casserole <3
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  • Chilehead C.heart icon on user image
    Chilehead CraigJanuary 20, 2013
    E.T. likes
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  • Matthew S.
    Matthew SnowDecember 18, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the Roman Catholic Cola!
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  • Skylar B.
    Skylar BradyAugust 17, 2014
    First time!
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  • Caroline G.
    Caroline GriffinJuly 21, 2013
    Food is delicious. Service sucks. Got charged for an appetizer after we found a dry packet in it. Not cool dude, not cool.
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