Proof no. 5

"The appetizer fries, amazing. That was our favorite since we didn’t enjoy our meals very much. I convinced my boyfriend to try the $76 Dry Aged NY strip and the consistency was great but the flavor was nonexistent. It was disappointing and I felt horrible for convincing him to spend the money on what I thought would be worth it. The lobster linguine was alright but surprisingly blander than I was expecting. It was sad since I was far too excited to try a newer restaurant and I never really have these experiences. I will say that the ambience, environment, and decor is impeccable. The vibes are really incredible and I enjoyed being there but I really believe that the food could be better. The presentation is great but the flavor needs some touches but that is just our personal opinion. The server was very sweet but it was sad finishing our appetizer and waiting pretty long to get our entrees. From being a server in fine dining myself, I know it is ideal for the food to arrive when the appetizer is finishing up so it was unfortunate to be sitting there with nothing on the table besides an empty plate from our appetizer. If you have the money to spend, by all means yes try new places but if you don’t do this very often and only go to nice places on occasions, I cannot say that I would recommend the food here but if it is for appetizer fries and wine, yes the overall atmosphere is great to be in."

"A consistently excellent experience - I love this place, it was my 3rd visit. The atmosphere and service are fabulous. The drinks and food superb! I started with the Primo Old Fashioned - properly prepared, Foie Gras Mousse - silky perfection with amazing flavors and presentation, and Tuna Crudo - a delicious work of art. The Filet Medallions, prepared MR, melted in my mouth - they were perfectly seared and flavorful. The glass of Austin Hope Cabernet was the perfect accompaniment. For dessert, Old Fashioned Crème Brûlée - two of my favorite things in one!, and a glass of brut champagne for the win! I can’t wait to visit again."

"Fine dining has arrived in Wheaton. Super classy atmosphere at P/5 and the service is second to none. The drinks were phenomenal…we had the drink of the month, a Manhattan with some unique bitters and a house margarita. The bison meatballs are a must have (recommend by out waiter Patrick) If you want to impress the relatives coming into town, you have a client meeting or just want to have a wonderful evening with someone special, you can’t miss at Proof. Oh…and save room for dessert, the chocolate cake is amazing."

"The best dining experience in Wheaton. Has a true city vibe with everything from the decor to the club like beats pumped into the dining area. Our attentive waitress Erin knew just when to check in, and even the greeting from the manager Mike was a nice touch. Food was excellent and prepared just to our liking. My wife loved the Currie Fried Rice and I thought the pork chop was juicy and flavorful."

"No one was at the front desk when we came in and it was several minutes before any staff acknowledged us. However, it was well worth the wait. Our server was lovely, did an excellent job, and had great answers to all my questions. The food was wonderful. We got the pork belly appetizer which was absolutely delicious. The Caesar salad was great too, although I was surprised to find that the romaine was whole instead of chopped up, but honestly, cutting it as I ate it was a pleasant experience in and of itself. I ordered the curry rice with salmon added and it was soooo good. The tofu was lightly fried and had more flavor than I even knew could be on tofu. The rice was excellent, slightly spicy but very enjoyable. The salmon was soft and moist and super delicious. I highly recommend the addition. He got the Tuna Bahn MI sandwich which was really good too and the fries with it were some of the best fries I've ever had. They were super crispy but not greasy at all. I'd really like to know how they did that. I also got the chocolate martini and it almost knocked me out. It was delicious and difficult to slow down with and I was drunk before I finished the first glass. I've never had anything that strong AND delicious before. All in all, the place was pricey for sure but well worth the cost."