The Proper Restaurant and Bar Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at The Proper Restaurant and Bar offers a diverse selection of starters and shared plates, salads, and main courses that cater to various tastes and dietary preferences. With options like Truffle Deviled Eggs, Charred Cauliflower Hummus, and Southwest Spring Rolls, the appetizers showcase a fusion of flavors and ingredients. The salads, such as the JPL Rocket Salad and BBQ Ranch Chicken Salad, provide a fresh and satisfying option for lighter fare. Customers rave about the ambiance of the restaurant, describing it as cozy and elegant, with excellent service and a wide range of cocktails and martinis. The standout dishes include the Short Rib Melt, Chopped Salad, and Key Lime Pie, all prepared with precision and care. Overall, The Proper Restaurant and Bar is a gem in La Cañada, offering a proper dining experience with delicious food and a welcoming atmosphere.
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Truffle Deviled Eggs
Gluten free. Truffle oil, dijon mustard, herbs, crispy bacon.
Crispy Truffle Brussels
Gluten-free, Vegetarian. Blistered capers, truffle oil, sea salt.
Charred Cauliflower Hummus
Vegetarian. Made with chickpeas, roasted cauliflower, curry, with house flatbread.
Avocado Spring Rolls
Avocado, Sun dried Tomatoes, onion, cilantro, fried in a crisp wonton wrapper, tamarind dipping sauce
House Made Guacamole
Made to order, housemade chips
Southwest Spring Rolls
Spring roll, with grilled corn, red bell peppers, spicy chicken, black beans, onions, white cheddar cheese, Avocado Cream Dipping sauce
Starters & Shared Plates
Salads
Caesar Salad
Romaine hearts, caesar dressing, parmigiano, croutons.
JPL Rocket Salad
Gluten free, Vegetarian. Rocket arugula, frisee, tomatoes, cranberries, herbed Goat cheese, candied walnuts, balsamic vinaigrette.
Chopped Salad
Gluten-free. Romaine hearts, toy box tomatoes, dry salami, kalamata olives, cubed Mozzarella, roasted corn, pesto vinaigrette.
Burrata Salad
Fresh burrata, arugula, toy box tomatoes, flatbread, fresh basil, balsamic reduction.
House Salad
House Caesar
Steak salad
Grilled rib eye, chopped romaine, toy box tomatoes, grilled corn, red onion, blue cheese dressing
BBQ Ranch Chicken Salad
Romaine lettuce, grilled chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, topeed with BBQ ranch dressing and onion strings.
Medi Salmon Salad
romaine hearts, cucumber, toy-box tomatoes, capers, red onion, seared Scottish salmon, meyer lemon vinaigrette.
The Proper Burger
White Cheddar, tomato, leaf lettuce, garlic aioli, brioche bun.
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Buttermilk fried chicken, creamy slaw, spicy aioli, brioche bun.
Prime Rib Dip
Toasted French roll, thinly sliced prime rib, side of au jus, horseradish creme fraiche.
Chicken & Avocado Club
Grilled chicken, avocadao, lettuce, tomato, bacon, white cheddar, garlic aioli, grilled sourdough.
Seared Salmon Burger
seared salmon, whole grain mustard, aioli, red onion, cucumber, dressed greens, brioche bun
Short rib melt
braised short rib, white cheddar, carmelized onions, garlic aioli, grilled sourdough
Burgers & Sandwiches
House Favorites
Blackened Shrimp Tacos
Blacked shrimp, crisp cabbage, cilantro, mango salsa, housemade chips, tortilla soup.
Chicken Piccata
Gluten-free option. Pan-seared chicken breast, angel hair pasta, sauteed spinach, lemon piccata sauce.
Braised Short Rib
Red skin mashed potatoes, natural au jus, seasonal vegetables.
Angel Hair Checca
Vegetarian. Light tomato sauce, country olives, toy box tomatoes, fresh basil, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano.
Honey Truffle Fried Chicken
Buttermilk fried chicken, red skin mashed potatoes, roasted corn, truffle honey drizzle.
Scottish Salmon
Gluten-free. Pan-seared salmon, seasonal vegetables, red skin mashed potatoes, lemon butter sauce.
Short Rib Tacos
Ancho chile sauce, jicama relish, horseradish creme fraiche, housemade salsa, chips, tortilla soup.
Steak Frites
Gluten-free. Ribeye, Parmesan truffle fries, arugula, peppercorn sauce.
Miso Salmon
Fresh Miso glazed salmon, grilled asparagus, white rice, delicious miso butter sauce
Jambalaya Pasta
Shrimp and Chicken sauteed with tomatoes, onions, peppers, spicy cajun broth, fettuccine
Bruschetta Grilled Chicken
grilled chicken top with mediterranean salsa, side arugula salad
Molten Chocolate Cake
Vanilla bean Ice Cream, whipped cream.
Raspberry Sorbet
With orange liqueur and fresh berries.
Proper Key Lime Pie
Florida key limes, whipped cream, graham cracker crust.
Warm Butter Cake
Sweets
Sides
Sauteed Spinach
Garlic Cheese Flatbread
Sauteed Mushrooms
Red Skin Mashed Potatoes
Seasonal Vegetables
Parmesan Truffle Fries
Espresso - Single
Espresso - Double
Vanilla Latte
Cappuccino - Single
Cappuccino - Double
Caramel Latte
Coffee - Regular
Coffee - Decaf
Coffee Drinks
Beverages
Soft Drink
Acqua Panna Still
Pellegrino Sparkling
Black Manhattan
Rittenhouse Rye Whiskey, Amaro Averna, orange bitters, Angostura bitters, orange twist.
Call Me Old Fashioned
Four Roses Bourbon, Angostura Bitters, Luxardo cherry.
Elderflower G T
Mulholland Gin, St. Germain, elderflower tonic, cucumber, juniper berries.
Flintridge Mule
Tito's Vodka, house ginger syrup, lime juice, soda water
Grapefruit Rickey
Ketel One Vodka, grapefruit juice, St. Germain, tonic, crushed ice.
Lavender Bee's Knees
Mulholland Gin, lavender honey syrup, lemon juice, lavender bitter spritz.
Proper Espresso Martini
Van Gogh Espresso Vodka, fresh brewed espresso, black coffee liqueur, orange twist, cinnamon sprinkle
Raspberry Bourbon Smash
Four Roses Bourbon, muddled raspberries, simple syrup, lemon juice, mondo cube.
Strawberry Lemon-Thyme Martini
Fresh housemade strawberry vodka, thyme simple syrup, lemon squeeze, sugared rim
The Proper Dirty Martini
Grey Goose Vodka, olive brine, blue cheese olives.
The Proper Margarita
Sauza Agave Tequila, orange liqueur, citrus, agave nectar.
The Proper Remedy
Mezcal, lemon juice, ginger juice, honey, muddled fresno peppers.
Upper East Side
Effen Cucumber Vodka, muddled cucumber & mint, lime juice, simple syrup, cucumber ribbon
Cocktails To Go
Kids Menu
Angel Hair with Red Sauce
Angel hair pasta with a light tomato sauce or option of butter parmesan sauce
Cheeseburger
Choice of fries or veggie sticks
Cheesy Flatbread
Cheese pizza with red sauce
Chicken Tenders
Crispy chicken tenders with fries or veggie sticks
Grilled Cheese
White cheddar, grilled sourdough, choice of fries or veggie sticks
Vanilla Ice Cream
Chocolate sauce and whipped cream
Lager
1903, Craftsman, Pasadena, CA.
Pilsner
Trustworthy, Gigil, Burbank, CA.
Bottled Beers
Beers To-Go
Wines Bubbles To-Go
House Sparkling
California
Prosecco - Mini Bottle
La Marca, Italy
Prosecco - Full Bottle
La Marca, Italy
Sparkling Wine
Schramsberg, Napa Valley
Champagne
Veuve Clicquot, Yellow Label
Sauvignon Blanc - Glass
Kim Crawford, Marlborough, New Zealand.
Sauvignon Blanc - Bottle
Kim Crawford, Marlborough, New Zealand.
Chardonnay - Glass
Sonoma Cutrer, Sonoma Coast, CA.
Chardonnay - Bottle
Sonoma Cutrer, Sonoma Coast, CA.
Rose - Glass
Angels & Cowboys, Sonoma.
Rose - Bottle
Angels & Cowboys, Sonoma.
White Sangria
Pinot Grigio, orange juice, brandy, fresh fruit.
White & Rose Wine To-Go
Wines Red To-Go
Pinot Noir - Glass
Carpe Diem, Anderson Valley, CA.
Pinot Noir - Bottle
Carpe Diem, Anderson Valley, CA.
Cabernet Sauvignon - Glass
Aviary Vineyards, Napa, CA.
Cabernet Sauvignon - Bottle
Aviary Vineyards, Napa, CA.
Red Blend - Glass
Fess Parker, Big Easy, Central Coast, CA.
Red Blend - Bottle
Fess Parker, Big Easy, Central Coast, CA.
Cakebread Cellars
Sauvignon Blanc, Napa, CA.
The Prisoner
Red Blend, Napa, CA.
Justin
Isosceles Red Blend, Paso Robles.