The Progress is one of the best californian restaurants in San Francisco for group dinner, especially if you want a strong option in San Francisco.
The Progress operates as the full-service sibling to State Bird Provisions a few doors down on Fillmore Street, and the two restaurants are best understood as a deliberately complementary pair rather than competitors.
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“The Progress is worth putting on the shortlist for Caviar Potato Cloud and Local Halibut Crudo—the two orders to build a first visit around.”
The Progress is listed in the moderate price range. Check the restaurant's current menu for available dishes and prices. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.
Check the current menuThe Progress works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. Caviar Potato Cloud and Local Halibut Crudo also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,305 Google reviews.
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Share what you ordered and who it is best forFor now, The Progress holds a 9.2 rating across 1,305 Google reviews.
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The Progress is a Californian restaurant located in San Francisco, San Francisco. The Progress operates as the full-service sibling to State Bird Provisions a few doors down on Fillmore Street, and the two restaurants are best understood as a deliberately complementary pair rather than competitors.
The Progress is best for group dinner, family style, neighborhood, dinner, local. The Progress works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. Caviar Potato Cloud and Local Halibut Crudo also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,305 Google reviews.
The Progress is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.2 from 1,305 reviews
The Progress holds a 9.2 Google rating from 1,305 reviews. The Progress works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. Caviar Potato Cloud and Local Halibut Crudo also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,305 Google reviews.
The Progress is located at 1525 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
The Progress's listed hours are Check restaurant site. We recommend checking directly before visiting as hours may vary on holidays.
Yes, The Progress accepts reservations. You can book a table online through their reservations page.
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