The Progress
Californian restaurant · Western Addition ·
Inventive New American dishes served family-style
Inventive New American dishes served family-style
"We’d hike the Crosstown Trail—and endure the resulting blisters—to get our hands on the duck from The Progress. The smoky slices and peanut fried rice are last-meal-in-the-city worthy. The seasonal restaurant is right next to their sister spot, State Bird Provisions, with more space and a fancier vibe. Their high-ceilinged, airy dining room with teak wood detailing feels like a coastal getaway, ideal for digging into a spread of porcini toasts, anchovy sambal clams, and caviar potato clouds." - team infatuation
"Just next door to sister restaurant State Bird, the Progress has another star in its own right, and the big duck platter and peanut milk aren’t to be missed. (1 star)" - Eater Staff
"Located around the corner from the epoch-making Fillmore Theater, this sunny NorCal-meets-Nordic destination is as disarming as it is ambitious. The space is two stories of wood, stone and tile with greenery and skylights throughout, and an eager crowd flocks here for all occasions. Colorful, vibrant dishes designed for sharing rise to the formidable task of tasting as good as they look, so order with abandon. Original, boldly seasoned plates, like burrata with fried butter beans and Yerena Farms strawberries, or seaweed noodles with brown butter and dashi, are promising starts. Somebody has to order the Liberty Farms duck, a show-stopping feast complete with a mountain of crispy, peanut fried rice that draws eyes as it moves through the dining room." - Michelin Inspector
"One of the ventures run by chefs Stuart Brioza and Nicole Krasinski that drew attention but was ultimately snubbed at the awards, as several New York restaurants took the top honors." - Paolo Bicchieri
"The younger sibling of State Bird Provisions stands on its own with confidence—their seasonal plates are nothing short of spectacular. So, by all means, book a small wedding reception or milestone event here. The private dining room (a.k.a. The Workshop) is located on the second floor overlooking Fillmore Street. It holds 40 people for a $165 per person seated dinner (note the $4,500 food and drink minimum), and 50 for a standing reception. You can book the room 90 days in advance. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - lani conway, julia chen 1
