The Progress Grill is a definite throwback to a bygone era. White linen tablecloths, subdued lighting, padded booths. It's an atmosphere hou rarely see these days. The menu is equally old school with favorites like steaks, crab cakes, and clams casino. My companion and I recently stopped in for drinks and enjoyed excellent service. read more

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biggest disappoint. ordered lobster, two lobster tails came out which we did not order, price 76.instead of 46.00 . waitress never asked which menu item we wnted to order. lobsters were not not done correctly and were extremely tough. veal item was very small and spagehti raw and no sauce.crab cakes were not up to usual consistency.. waitress was extremely rude. bill over 200.00 four a family of four. our last visit ever read more

Unsurprisingly, many couples chose the local iconic Progress Grill to celebrate Valentine's Day. It was a busy night. Hubby made our reservations because he knew we would have a fine dining experience for a romantic night. The food: superb appetizer and entree choices, including stuffed mushrooms, Surf and Turf, stuffed flounder, and those beets; oh my, everything was delightful. My only disappointment was that our server didn't share the dinner specials, assumed we wanted regular still water, forgot our salads, and brought the wrong dessert. Please note. We did receive our side salads to take home with our leftovers.) read more

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Let me start by saying my husband and I have been patrons of Progress Grill for over 20 years and is our "go to" for date night and special occasions. We made a reservation for the day before Valentines Day for a Valentine date nite. This was the first time in over 20 years we were so disappointed with our service that we asked for the order to go due to poor service. Our reservation was for 7p.m. and we were seated about 7:15, we ordered drinks and an appetizer around 7:30 and we told out server we knew what we wanted for our entree but she said she would be back to take our order, she never came back, until around 7:45 with our drinks and appetizer. We ordered the Broiled Seafood Platter #2 and finally got our salad around 8 pm. It took an hour to get a side salad and an order of coleslaw. My husband went to the bar to order another drink because we were no longer waiting on our server to come back. By 8:35 we still didn't have our entree and my husband made the decision to contact our hostess and just cancel our entree however, she said it was just coming out so we requested it to go.. There were people at other tables that we had walked in with that were leaving because they were finished with their meal. The hostess apologized and comped our desserts which was appreciated and our Seafood Combo Platter's were excellent as always but the service was just unacceptable. We walked out of the restaurant around 8: 50 and still didn't eat our dinner. We were so looking forward to dinner at one of our tried and true favorite restaurants sadly we were let down. I am not sure that we will go back. read more

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progress grill has been around for decades. menu has been streamlined, one full page. descriptions are misleading. portions are small. wedge salad compared to Outback needs improvement. clams casino,'clams were small, not fully baked, very moist tasting, french onion soup big glob of cheese, not memorable, seafood combination, the lobster portion was the highlight, the soufflé cups threw me off, all the food was moist not cooked all the way through, almost microwave ish. service was ok, not great. Ambiance needs to be refreshed read more

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Great food, fast service, doesn't cost an arm and a leg And baklava Cheesecake Went early - got a corner booth without a reservation Quiet and elegant ambiance read more

This by far is the BEST food in Harrisburg! A little pricey but well worth it. The food is second best to the servers who take care of you. Amazing food and amazing staff. We've been going there for every special occasion since we moved here 28 years ago, and they never disappoint. My family's going for Christmas Eve which has been our tradition. So looking forward to another fabulous meal and time! read more

Progress Grill is a fabulous dining experience every time. The servers are friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about all menu items. The food is prepared to look as delicious as it tastes. I love the broiled salmon and the broiled crab cakes. The warm homemade rolls are so good that I can hardly stop after one. The atmosphere is always excellent, and Nick and his wife, Mary, are so cordial and most welcoming to all customers. They greet many of them just like family. This is so endearing. Their menu and entrée selections are extensive, including more appetizers than one can imagine. My server, Alan, is quite polished and impeccable with exactitude. He continues to make sure that my takeout leftovers are perfectly organized and I love that so much. Takeout for me this week was divine ... crab cake sandwich, French fries, cole slaw and my favorite homemade rolls. I savored every delectable bite while sitting at my kitchen table. The "old world charm" is delightful and ever present with white tablecloths, candles, and a wine list at my booth. I love Progress Grill because it offers the freshest and the tastiest seafood and steaks and the finest dining experience in the Harrisburg area. Reservations are suggested, and I don't hesitate to make mine weekly. read more

After a long drive, we stopped for dinner at the Progress Grill toward the end of the day. Tip: PG normally adds a tip to the check for groups to avoid problems Food was outstanding, especially the seafood! The atmosphere was excellent, and the service was attentive and friendly :-) The menu here is extensive, and no matter what you order you really can't go wrong - highly recommended! read more

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We love the progress grill I've been going there for about 40 years and it's been the same high quality it has always been the food is amazing I highly recommend the crab cakes with the side of apple sauce and feta cheese and olives (the ones with the pits in them) I have never had a bad experience here! read more

What a great choice for our company get-together. The food was absolutely fantastic. The deserts were heavenly. And the service was truly wonderful and friendly. This was one of the best dining experiences I've had and would not hesitate coming back for more. Great food, great service, and a warm friendly atmosphere, who could ask for more. Thanks for a superb evening. read more

This is a 1/2 star restaurant not 4 stars. overpriced menu, slow service. 0 for 6 on each entree we attempted to eat. read more

A great restaurant with great ambience. Love these older restaurants in our area. They give you so much food. You're also paying for a second meal. read more

Progress Grill - Love these older "fine dining" restaurants. I always get the pork chops. They give you 2 huge thick pork chops that are super juicy. - American Near Me - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Food is excellent, husband had Salmon and I had Flounder with crabmeat was plenty to eat. The service was good and ambiance was too.

Classic steakhouse! If you like a great meal and attentive service this is the place. My wife took me there for my birthday. We shared fried zucchini, and I had onion soup. I had a huge ribeye and my wife had scampi and scallops. All the food was delicious and perfectly prepared. We split a delicious piece of tiramisu Our server was knowledgeable and on top of everything. The decor was nice, but hasn't been updated in a while. On the whole, a good night out read more

Best crab cakes you will ever have. Years ago I took a friend there from Maryland of all places - and she said these crab cakes were the best she'd ever had. They are still the same, getting close to 30 years later. The ambiance is circa 1990, but that's okay because the food and service are exceptional. read more

Our Waiter was great-attentive but not overbearing. Both my husband & myself ordered the lump crab cakes which were truly full of crab. My husband was born & raised on the Chesapeake Bay so he knows his crab dishes!! The balance of the meal was sorely lacking. The accompanying asparagus, which is now in season, was obviously old. One could see that from it's appearance. Shriveled with no heads. Unedible. The purple sweet potatoes were so undercooked I couldn't eat them. They also lacked any sweetness or flavor. I should have sent those items back to the kitchen, but we were driving from NC to NH & had a long way to go the drive, so no extra time for sending back my plate read more

Once again - excellent! Every time we visit Harrisburg, PG is the first stop. Last evening family had crab cakes, which are the best we have found anywhere. Also, Filet mignon, Greek salads, and jumbo Soft ShellCrabs. Our family has been coming here for decades and what's amazing - the quality is the same over all these years. There are very few old world-high quality restaurants like this around any longer. read more

Overall: Three generations of my family have been eating at Progress Grill for 20+ years. Stepping into the restaurant is almost like stepping into a time capsule, in the best way possible. The atmosphere, much of the wait staff, and the standard (especially with the crab cakes!) have not slipped an inch. Appetizers: French Onion Soup ($7) - A relatively mild, but tasty onion broth, with plentiful bread and perfect amount of melted cheese. One of the best onion soups around! Oysters Rockefeller ($16) - These oysters were large and tasty, and the garlicky spinach helped make for a great bite. Entrees: Crab Cakes w/ French Fries + Baked Potato ($40) - This is the gold standard for crab cakes. BIG lumps, only a little filler, and perfect flavor, broiled to a crispy perfection on the outside. We are forever searching for a crab cake that meets this high bar, and we have yet to find it. read more

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First time. It was exceptional. We all had the #2 combo. Started with a house salad and home add blue cheese dressing. Fresh warm rolls and butter. Crusty and tasty. The combo was a crab cake, crab imperial, shrimp and scallops and stuffed haddock. The scallops were sweet and tasty! The crab meat was plentiful. Side was Brussel sprouts. This place is well worth the price. We took 1/2 of our meal home for lunch the next day. It's well recommended and was packed at 5pm. I will be back many times. The table next to us had prime rib and steaks. They looked amazing. But, it is known for its seafood. Don't miss out and the 80s decor is fun ! read more

Progress Grill - Combo 2 - American Near Me - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

As usual the lump crab starter was exceptionally great as well as the Greek salad. I tried the stuffed shrimp which were butterflied and 'stuffed' with crab. The flavor was good but the butterflied shrimp never had the shell removed and I wasn't expecting that. What happened is the shrimp were very under cooked and the shell did a number on my lip. This is the 1st time I left Progress Grill not as happy I usually am. Incidentally, the service was wonderful. read more

A Harrisburg institution! It's a family run operation (as I understand, for 40 years), characterized by great food and even better service. The crab-cakes are phenomenal (my colleague is from Maryland and gave his stamp of approval), and my NY Strip was high end steakhouse quality. We felt like dignitaries as several family members stopped at our table to check in. Mrs. Karagiannis even packaged us a couple slices of complimentary Baklava to-go. read more

Progress Grill - NY Strip - American Near Me - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Have been here so many times and every time we have thoroughly enjoyed our food and service! My husband said my hands down has the best New York strips. read more

Couldn't get enough ...DELICIOUS! Don't miss out .... Owners are wonderful and very accommodating. Absolutely love it here ! Lamb chops just to mention are superb . Can't wait to go again and again and again, add the side dishes and desserts , and you're all set . They have a fantastic variety and hope you like Greek food .... Adds that special touch to everything ! Enjoy Enjoy !!!!! Steamed clams is a great starter.Greek Salad is amazing , Lollipop Lamb Chops, OMG! Ny Strip fiancé was blown away , Seafood Bisque, Oysters Rockefeller, highly recommended. Ambiance was lovely , very comfortable, either dressy or very casual... you choose and relax , be comfortable! read more

The food is excellent! Very old school! They keep reservations in a big book! Wait staff is some of the best in Harrisburg!

The service was top notch! The steak and sides excellent! Crème brûlée was also wonderful! read more

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I've been dining here for years and never had a bad meal. I wish I could comment on their steaks but I usually get their fried scallops. Their chicken parm is to die for but they rarely have it on the menu. Here are some of the things I can definitely recommend: Fried Scallops (my favorite) Stuffed Shrimp Boneless Grilled Chicken Breast French Onion Soup Prime Rib (one of the best) Stuffed Mushrooms Chicken Parm Side Spaghetti Side Greek Salad Desserts read more

Progress Grill - Broiled Scallops, Baked Potato, side Greek Salad, and Peanut Butter Pie - American Near Me - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Service, quality of food and consistency! This restaurant is the best on the east shore. If you liked it twenty years ago, it is the same quality of food today. The wait staff have been there for years and treat you like royalty! Not close always greets you with a pleasant smile and will most likely remember you. I love the steaks, big and cooked perfectly every time. The prime rib is thick and juicy and full of flavor! Also, the seafood is fresh and a large portion will fill you nicely. And, don't forget the crab and shrimp appetizers--no other restaurant has the size and quality! Needless to say I love this restaurant and have been going there for 35 years! Nick and John have done what few other restauranteurs have achieved, greatness! read more

Food and drinks were wonderful. Service was great. One of the best restaurants in our area.

This place is deceptively great. The signage out front reminds me of an older cocktail bar. The decor inside is comfortable and clean. If you are looking for a perfectly cooked steak and the best crab cake I've had since coming back to PA after 20 years being away, then this is a really great spot. The servers are very helpful and polite. I only wish I had room for dessert! read more

We have always enjoyed our meals at the Progress Grill and therefore asked some friends to join us last evening Unfortunately we were seated in the area next to the bar where it was a little chilly. We ordered our drinks which were very good. We then had appetizers osters and salads. However before we had finished our appetizers our entrees were served onto our crowded table and we were not able to finish our Greek salads which I always enjoy We were very rushed instead of being able to relax and enjoy our evening Our food was excellent but served on cold plates Also the mixed vegetables were cold For a $300.00 evening I did not relish being rushed through our meal instead of enjoying your good food and relaxing with our friends Ann M read more

This is a restaurant that has been there for decades, but always seems to create a good meal for its customers. Crème brûlée is incredible! They could use a bit of a decor upgrade. Very old-fashioned looking. read more

Glad to see the Progress Grill is surviving the pandemic! Haven't been here in a while and since we are celebrating the "Better Half's Birthday I let her choose! She said let's go to the Progress so we did! She had a Seafood Bisque soup for starters Cream and Chunky she said it was delicious!. Her next course was a house salad and then she had the Crab Cakes. My appetizer was a Grey Goose Martini with a couple of three olives, I ordered the Prime Rib with a Baked and Brussels Sprouts. The Prime was delicious with plenty of flavorful Au Jus I ordered it Medium. Tender and thick it was one of the best Prime Ribs I ever had! I also finished off one of the wife's Crab Cakes and my personal option is don't go to Maryland go to the Progress Grill. We finished the night with Tiramisu and coffee! We had a great night & a Great Dinner! The Progress Grill remains a very Epic place to have an exquisite dinner! read more

I wasn't at the Progress Grill for a long time. I was missing some great food. My son took me there for Mother's Day. We were blessed to get seated in a short time. It was great for me because I was using my walker. My son had the lamb chops and I had the crabcakes we had a waiter who was just great. It was such an enjoyable meal and atmosphere. We will be going back when our family comes in from Michigan. Our waiter was Cory. He was an excellent waitstaff. Kind and courteous. The hostess instructed us on how my son could exit me out to the parking lot with no steps. We will be back.Thankyou. Fran Grutza read more

A Harrisburg tradition! When you're tired of lackluster service, want a classic meal out with linens and a staff that is truly pleased to see you, make your reservations as a courtesy to dine here. I've been coming here since the 1980s, and always had a wonderful meal. The food is well prepared, the service is top notch, and the bar is well stocked. I traveled worldwide during my career, and while some restaurants were flashier, I always enjoy coming home and entertaining guests here. Hint: Plenty of parking in the back lots! read more

I give The Grill 4 stars because hardly any restaurant gets 5 from me. That said, our server on 11/18 Tammy DEFINITELY merited 5 stars, period. The food, cocktails, setting, and all else were excellent. You really cannot go wrong with any seafood here, and we didn't. One of our guests had a steak; she loved it. Another couple had a pork chop; really liked it. It's one of those places where tradition actually means something, and the owners here seem to be striving to uphold a standard, a pretty high one, and they're doing it well. Go here and eat. It's a good place. ANd by the way, there's a whiny review by an "African American" on here somewhere re: tipping. Note to him: the PG attaches a tip fee for groups because pikers come in and whine about the tip. It's standard. I actually tipped ON TOP OF the standard fee, but I'm a 75 year old adult....and I'm a Caribbean-American. Clear? read more

Wow amazing seafood and steak cooked to perfection! Crazy they don't have better ratings.

A consistent, delicious staple. No fluff, just fantastic food done right. Never change.

Walked in.... Bartender basically yelled at me.... I asked for water and she looked at me crazy. I ordered the lump crab meat and it was a crab cake in a bowl.... Definitely disappointed... I would of ordered 2 crab cakes for that.... How do y'all charge $50+ a plate... and using frozen brussel sprouts.... Y'all fell off... As i was sitting there older gentleman across the bar from me... asked for his check... he pulls out cash... the bartender said "his name" you're paying with cash??!! Wow. The older gentleman said... yeah... I'm tired of you guys scamming me on my credit card receipts...Stated he will only ever pay with cash going forward... And to end my experience... the two bartenders continuously chatted about me... girls, I could hear you. Do bettter progress grill. It was definitely disappointing tonight. I will never spend another penny in there. If I'm there it's because someone else is paying. read more

Tonight a group of 13 enjoyed an excellent dinner at the Progress in honor of my birthday. Normally a group this large causes problems for the servers and the kitchen staff. Not the case here as the two servers flawlessly went over the specials, took drink orders, appetizer orders, and then the entrées. In a reasonable period of time all the entrées appeared. Everyone was happy with their entrée and it met or exceeded their expectations for fine dining. I saw one of the owners, I think it was John and reacquainted myself to him as a very long-term customer. I think him for his commitment to Maintaining Quality. I had the large lobster tail which turned out to be two large lobster tails and they were as usual the best tasting lobster tails I've ever had. My baked potato and asparagus were perfectly cooked and delicious. A variety of desserts were offered and ordered and all consumed with thorough enjoyment. The outside looks great and inside everything is it well-maintained and new looking with a decor that makes the Progress unique. Edward F. read more