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The Progress

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$50 and over
Contemporary American
1525 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA 94115

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 54 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Stuart Brioza & Nicole Krasinski

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    MICHELIN 1 Star2024
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    MICHELIN 1 Star2023
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    MICHELIN 1 Star2022

From the OpenTable editors: From the bright, two-story space to the shareable California-inspired plates, this MICHELIN-Starred spot from James Beard Award winners Nicole Krasinski and Stuart Brioza lives up to its motto: the greatest dinner party ever. Start with the whimsical caviar potato “cloud” before digging into show-stopping dishes like the Liberty Farm duck topped with crispy peanut fried rice—you won’t be disappointed.

Philosophy

Our mission is to: -Consistently provide a unique environment where people can expect interesting food, distinctive wines, and meaningful service. -Support and grow our food community while nourishing our values. -Respect the food we serve from start to finish. -Always deliver remarkable food with warmth and sincerity. -Focus on the foundation, our staff. -Take risks and expect the unexpected.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 673-1294
  • Website
    http://www.theprogress-sf.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    At this century-old theatre-turned-restaurant, you’ll enjoy family-style fare from Stuart Brioza and Nicole Krasinski, the pair behind State Bird Provisions. With distinctive semi-private and private spaces, The Progress can host groups from 6 to 100.
  • Private party contact
    The Events Team: (415) 673-1294
  • Location
    1525 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA 94115
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
    2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
    3. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
  • Description
    The Progress is a vehicle for a completely local production. Innovative meals are served with memorable wine & cocktails. The Greatest Dinner Party Ever.
  • Neighborhood
    Western Addition
  • Cross street
    1525 Fillmore Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    38, 38R, 22
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Wine

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Menu

The Progress's menu was last updated on 2/1/2022.

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What 2,602 people are saying

The Progress reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Contemporary American

  • San Francisco

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Progress offers a "phenomenal dining experience" with creative, delicious dishes and "impeccable service." Its vibrant atmosphere is perfect for special outings. Highlights include the duck dish, inventive cocktails, and a "fun taste sensation" of the caviar potato cloud. Though some find it pricey, the culinary artistry and ambiance make it "worth every penny."
2,602 Reviews

  1. Ashima

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went on a date to this place and its was one of the memorable ones. Scrumptious food. Amazing cocktails. For cocktails we tried the one punch man and scotch and crackers (him) and the kurasaki and the swarm (her). The cocktails were great, complex and subtle flavors in perfect harmony. The swarm is spirit forward, for people who love a martini, this will be a welcome twist. Every dish we tried was a win. The masa dumplings and the verde sausage were the extremely good. The squash and ricotta pasta was a blend of ingredients creating something so great! The halibut crudo was to die for. The world peace milk is our favorite. Definitely plan to go again and take friends too.

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  2. William VIP

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Server had an attitude the minute he sat down. We had a 4 year old guest who was served a lemonade in a tall glass which was subsequently spilled. If looks could kill…Needless to say, we won’t be coming back.

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  3. Joe VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our dinner at The Progress was very good. None of the dishes were culinary revelations, but there were several that were excellent nonetheless. Highlights were the Fried Green Tomatoes and Pork Chop. The Duck was also very good. Service was responsive and helpful, particularly the sommelier, who was very attentive to our needs. The one nit I would pick was with the extensive wine list. Out of what must have been hundreds of wines, there almost none under $100, esp. no Cabs or Bordeaux. I found this very. disappointing, given that the restaurant is less than 50 miles from wine country and I can't believe that the restaurant was incapable of finding some good $25 cabernets to mark up to $70-75. We ordered a Rioja for $105 that we had to send back because all it had was a gravel finish with nothing else going on and clearly not worth anywhere close to the price. The sommelier was very accomodating and brought us another wine, this time for $114, which was much better and opened up nicely. Message to the restaurant: You can do better on finding good Reds for $75-80 that still yield you a nice margin. Overall a very pleasant experience if a bit pricey for what was served (duck was $80).

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  4. Angus

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional meal as always, a little pricy for what you get.

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  5. Nicole VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always one of our best meals worldwide! The duck dish is a must!!! And love that we can now purchase the Peace Milk to take with us.

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  6. Payton

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved our experience here. Very accommodating for my mom’s gluten free needs .

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  7. Leon VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area83 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food. Not apparent from the menu descriptions.

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  8. Thomas VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite restaurants in all of San Francisco. The menu is constantly changing, and the service and atmosphere are sophisticated without being pretentious.

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  9. Michael

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ll be back , worth the wait . Hands down best meal I have had so far in 2025 . You will see me soon ! Morels and cherries . Crazy combo.

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  10. Nari VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best meals of my life - couldn’t recommend The Progress enough.

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FAQs

The Progress is rated 4.8 stars by 2602 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 54 times today
Google Map for The Progress

1525 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA 94115

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
    2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
    3. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
  • Description
    The Progress is a vehicle for a completely local production. Innovative meals are served with memorable wine & cocktails. The Greatest Dinner Party Ever.
  • Cross street
    1525 Fillmore Street
  • Neighborhood
    Western Addition
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    38, 38R, 22
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.theprogress-sf.com/
  • Phone number
    (415) 673-1294
  • Private party facilities
    At this century-old theatre-turned-restaurant, you’ll enjoy family-style fare from Stuart Brioza and Nicole Krasinski, the pair behind State Bird Provisions. With distinctive semi-private and private spaces, The Progress can host groups from 6 to 100.
  • Private party contact
    The Events Team: (415) 673-1294

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