Proper Grit

Daily Afternoon Tea Served From 3pm-5pm. 48 hour notice requested. Daily Tea Service at Proper Grit is a one-of-a-kind experience that includes a wonderful selection of your choice of loose-leaf teas, as well as our "Improper selections" of alcohol infused tea options. Our executive Chef Dan Pundik has created a menu that features a variety of small delectables that truly enhance your experience with each bite, fresh daily baked breads and delicious pastries made personally by our in-house Pastry Chef Maria Brown.

On the Eve of Christmas, join us at Proper Grit, located in The Ben Hotel, for a chef's curated seven-course meal of the sea. Holiday Menu 5PM - 10PM $115 per person++ | Includes a glass of house red or white wine, soft beverages, and bread for the table Fresh shucked oyster champagne caviar Shrimp Cocktail cocktail sauce Octopus Salad grilled & chilled octopus, shallot, garlic, parsley, lemon, Castelvetrano olives Crab Stuffed Mushrooms cremini mushrooms, salsa verde Seared Scallops roasted cauliflower, raisin & port sauce Lobster Paccheri Maine lobster chunks, lobster bisque, brandy, garlic, tomato, caviar Grilled Branzino Sauce vierge, lemon

Spread the festive cheer with our chef curated holiday menu 1PM -8PM $85 per person++ | Includes Soft Drinks and Parker House Rolls for the Table Choice of appetizer: BABY GEM CAESAR WARM WINTER SQUASH delicata squash, goat cheese, preserved lemon, rosemary cranberry relish CALAMARI AND BABY OCTOPUS SALAD confit tomato, shaved fennel, garlic, Castelvetrano olive, herbs, sherry vinaigrette Choice of Entrée: BRAISED SHORT RIB sunchoke, sweet potato, maitake mushroom, cippolini onion, fig port demi KEY WEST YELLOWTAIL SNAPPER yuzu roasted carrot puree, leeks, asparagus, mushrooms, tomato chutney FARRO & SEASONAL VEGETABLES pine nuts, macerated figs, parmesan Dessert Buche de Noel Cake, Salted Caramel Gelato