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The Progress

American Restaurant$$$$

Fillmore District, San Francisco

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The Progress

8.7^/10

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Ranked #7 for tartare in San Francisco
Has a stamp of approval from Eater and SFist
"The pig fries, lamb merguez, and kiwi salad are perfect dishes."(4 Tips)
"better than its sister restaurant, State Bird Provisions."(4 Tips)
"now with a Michelin star"(2 Tips)
"Get the shots of peanut milk!"(2 Tips)

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Sara TaylorSeptember 9, 2017
We came here for our wedding dinner and loved siting upstairs! Everything we had was amazing and they were so accommodating of our guests with dietary restrictions. Definitely recommend the cocktails!
EaterDecember 16, 2014
The dining format at this newly placed restaurant is sort of dinner party-esque. Each group pays a set price based on the number of dishes they want. Expect creative and unusual ingredients. Read more
Johnnie SkywalkingOctober 17, 2015
Every dish is visually entertaining. Using lots of Japanese ingredients and flavors to make each dish unique and flavorful. You would specially enjoy that with Maitake one in each bite.
Lindsay EyinkJune 16, 2017
Incredible food. Incredible staff. It's the most perfect California foodie place to be. Sustainable, fresh, innovative, relaxed and excellent. I have come here every trip to SF since moving away. 100%
Upvoted Feb 28
Noah WeissNovember 25, 2019
Been here 5+ times
Fantastic Asian leaning new American from the State Bird team, now with a Michelin star but still low key. Loved the lamb tartare, rabbit cavatelli, squid ink pasta, and clams. Really, everything.
EaterApril 12, 2016
The food is inspired by cuisines from all over, including dishes like a sunchoke roti with black truffle or lamb merguez with octopus and crispy squid. Read more
Vivian RamirezJanuary 20, 2020
The food, the ambiance, the service were all lovely. I reserved the mezzanine for a family style dinner and the food was a great adventure all evening. Cocktails 👌🏼. Attention to detail throughout.
emily chenJanuary 10, 2017
Basically come here for the amazing but gout inducing food. The foie gras, caviar, bone marrow dumplings, and octopus are stellar. Cocktail program is amazing -wines are very pricey. Decor 💯
BommyDecember 25, 2018
Beautiful space, food, and service. Make reservations. Try a number of dishes and end with a shot of peanut milk.
Holger LüdorfJuly 8, 2015
Been here 5+ times
I think the food, service, and atmosphere are better than at sister restaurant State Bird next door.
SFistJanuary 21, 2015
All hype aside, this is a big, splashy, well conceived restaurant into which a lot of imagination and care has been put. You'll find dishes like seared beef with oyster sauce or fried pigs ears. Read more
Chris H.March 19, 2016
The food here is as good as State Bird. Try the dates in crema and the pig ears. Both are awesome.
Rafi RomeroApril 17, 2016
The "choose your own adventure" menu is BS. it's just a prix fixe. I was expecting a maze of choices much like a CYOA novel. by their definition, any menu with choices is a "choose your own adventure"
Maya ByrneJanuary 17, 2019
The smoked lamb pastrami is what dreams are made of. Black pepper cavatelli was hot and delicious as well. Really can’t go wrong with anything!
Shirley LiuMarch 27, 2015
Awesome restaurant by the State Bird people. Loved my Sunny Jin cocktail and a few of my fave dishes were the pig fries (with cauliflower salad), buttered clams, and mushroom kale salad.
Jason FryMarch 21, 2016
Great food and attentive service ... but portions are skimpy for the steep price you pay and the family-style format leaves you no way to adjust.
Jon B.September 3, 2017
Fun family style menu, with a selection of seasonal additions to also consider. Great cocktails, and excellent service to boot.
Yve FontileaJuly 23, 2015
Everything was superb, especially the pig fries. The crunch of the raw cauliflower and fried pig ear are balanced by plenty of herbs and a fish sauce vinaigrette that's as addicting as crack.
EiMa AAugust 27, 2015
Comfortable ambience with a focus on amazing food and top-notch service!! Loved EVERY SINGLE bite including the lamb merguez, pig fries & OMG the black butter balsamic roasted figs!!!
Johnnie SkywalkingJuly 23, 2015
Each portion is not that big so you can order and experience many different dishes. Merguez was extremely good among others.
Toland HonApril 16, 2015
Unlike their sister restaurant next door (State Bird Provisions), The Progress has a full bar. You can also order most of the dishes at the bar if you can't get a reservation/table.
Agatha YuJanuary 12, 2015
Heavily Asian inspired family sharing menu. Their crab 'stir fry' is great (crab stock reduced for three days), but state bird is still a much more enjoyable culinary experience.
O LOctober 23, 2019
Best dinner I’ve had in SF. The duck is fantastic. But TBH everything is. The ordering system is excellent.
Kit CarrauNovember 16, 2019
My favorite restaurant in SF. Incredible service, food, atmosphere. Cannot wait to go back. The duck is sublime 👌
Jonathan EatherlyFebruary 20, 2015
The pig fries, lamb merguez, and kiwi salad are perfect dishes. Also you must get the cheese cake ice cream.
H KDecember 14, 2018
If you are coming with a group, try to reserve the round table upstairs. The table is secluded and is awesome for a dozen or so people.
Marissa CNovember 12, 2018
Amazing food and cocktails, relaxed ambiance. Menu let’s you try lots of dishes and share with a group. Don’t miss the Pity the Fool 🍹
Katie ExtonJune 25, 2016
Fantastic cocktails, all the food we had was great, adored the curried peas dish. Amazing design. Big thumbs up
KC StarDecember 20, 2014
This space used to be a theater. The wood-plank wall is Original! The tables and the benches are made from 2 fallen trees in the Presidio!
Jessica ChoiNovember 7, 2015
Been here 10+ times
If you can't get a reservation sit at the bar and order a la cart. Pair with a wonderful cocktail and enjoy the magical experience.
Frances 미라March 29, 2015
Must try the pig fries with shaved cauliflower. A well thought out dish with amazing flavors and textures.
Allison EspositoJanuary 6, 2015
They take great care of vegetarians and will make you special veggie plates for most items on the menu. 🙌
Jessa OrmeOctober 5, 2015
Everything! Anything with the anchovy is delightful and the croquettes with corn, tomatoes and herbs is fresh and comforting all at once. Scrumptious.
Melon LSeptember 28, 2015
Hang at the bar for a more laid back experience. It's delicious and the service is great - it's definitely NOT better than State Bird though.
Fran SuMarch 23, 2016
Try Sunny Jim if you like gin. Everything is tasty, especially enjoyed the raw halibut and octopus.
Erin LaneApril 28, 2015
Everything was amazing. Favorites: pig fries, roti, black bass, lamb merguez.
Danielle DavisFebruary 14, 2016
Phenomenal service and incredible eats. Best octopus dish I've ever had (saying a lot!) -- my new favorite SF restaurant !! Go here!!! Go here!!!
Natalie KMarch 7, 2019
Recommend ~6 small dishes & one large dish to share between 4 people. Everything is SO good.
Odile RoujolMarch 5, 2018
Choose 5 additions to share and a platter ( duck !) with an Austrian white wine
Angeline ChenJuly 18, 2019
Been here 5+ times
The roti is fantastic and fun to eat, and don’t miss the lamb tartare!
Tayson HoangJanuary 25, 2015
Walk in and sit at the bar and order a la carte. Better value than prix fixe and you don't need a reservation!
KC StarDecember 20, 2014
There won't be a name at the door. This is how the front door looks. Amazing drinks and creative food served here!
Frances JamesDecember 12, 2015
Same people as State Bird Provisions- hard to get a reservation but you can also walk into the bar area
Raymond DijkxhoornSeptember 15, 2015
Very nice place. Sister restaurant to State Bird. Highly recommend
Jim PrattMarch 25, 2016
Service was great, especially the bartenders. The pig ears and rote were outstanding. Double thumbs up.
Christophe LampertiMarch 12, 2018
The squid ink pasta, lentil salad with foie gras and rib eye were excellent.
Jason RApril 8, 2015
Order everything on the menu. Do not feel ashamed about this. (Btw the bar has full food service)
Jenny L.April 13, 2015
The entire meal was amazing. Don't think you can go wrong with any option on the menu.
E FMay 10, 2020
Great atmosphere, lots of plants! Food is great and there’s an extensive wine list.
Nate LawlerFebruary 7, 2016
One of the best restaurants in San Francisco!

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