One of my favorite local restaurants! If you don't know about the place, it is easy to drive right by and not think twice about it. The outside decor and sign just scream 'run-down diner' but it is far from that. The atmosphere inside is an old school semi-fancy, low lit, casual, friendly, slightly romantic feel to it, with a pinch of 1970's mafioso restaurant thrown in for good measure. The staff is very friendly. The experience is great, but what really keeps us coming back is the food. I'm shocked that so many on here have had bad experiences with the food, but our family absolutely loves it and hasn't had a bad meal yet. My most frequent dinner choice is the 'Poor Man's Surf and Turf' which is a big steak and a big crabcake... and by the way, the crabcakes are some of the best in the area. The prices are medium to high, but for the portion and quality of food you get, I don't think the prices are too far off from similar places. read more

Visited Progress Grill 10/22/2016 for the first time. 1. I was extremely impressed with the following: Speed of service - food to table Quality of food Service 2. I had a T Bone steak...........best piece of red meat I have ever tasted. (Note, I am not a huge fan of red meat) read more

I have never understood why people like this place so much. The ambiance is lackluster at best, and the restaurant is crowded and loud. The steaks are fine, nothing to write home about. The crabcakes are very good, and that is the only reason I'm giving three stars instead of two. read more

Visited for the first time after living in Harrisburg for 2 years. This restaurant was a nice surprise. Not only is it a local place but the food and service was excellent. The prices are a little high but there portion sizes more than make up for it. They have not only a large menu of choices but also an extensive wine list. I was surprised to see how busy they were on a Sat night but now I know why. Although some patrons were dressed casually there were also many that were dressed up and there for a special occasion. I liked the ambience of the entire place and the crowd was a little older which to me just tells ya the food is good. I would return again and recommend to all my friends. read more

Don't get Progress Grill, never did. I think they are good at what they are - a slightly-nicer meat and potatoes place that is consistent and safe. Food is average, although everything is heavily buttered/oiled/salted which no doubt adds flavor. Decor - think run down asssisted living facility. And with lots of senior patrons they usually fit right into the setting. It's a step above for Harrisburg, but a step below if you branch out a bit. It's a Harrisburg institution for sure. read more

We go here for special occasions. I get the steaks....very good and large. My better half always gets the crabcakes, who she says is the best in town. The place is a little dumpy looking on the outside and would be nice if they remodeled about bit but I guess they figure why bother..the people still keep coming!! Overall highly rated at 4 stars...reserving 5 for the appearance and price, which is a little on the high side but not too bad. (do not get the veal, save this for an Italian restaurant...it was just ok).. edit 9/12. They remodeled and looks nice. I am puzzled by another review saying this is in the XXX part of town. Not sure what that means, its not even remotely close to the nude bars/x rated video stores miles up the road. Its not even in a bad part of town and there is plenty of parking. I do have to agree with the one reviewer who said they charge for re-fills on soda and do not tell you. That kind of irritated me but now I know. read more

We took my mom for her birthday dinner. The atmosphere is lovely and the staff very friendly. The food? Wow! Mom's t-bone was huge and perfectly prepared. I had the seafood a la Chesapeake which was incredible...my husband enjoyed the Seafood Chemise. We all stuck our forks in his entree and were amazed. That is what I will order the next time. Entrees range in the $15-40 range, so budget accordingly. It's so worth it! What's really nice? They just brought Mom a surprise birthday cake. read more

If I could give 1.5 stars, I might consider it. This place reminds me of a Vegas lounge from the 70's, and definitely caters to a demographic well acquianted with the flamingo lounge ala the Godfather part II. The space is dark, dense, choppy and gloomy. The wait staff is fine - think roadside diner - and the food is marginal at best: over cooked, over sauced, over everything. Bring the grand parents here if they are waxing nostalgic, but avoid otherwise. read more

This place is NOT fine dining. We were greeted by Tammy. We ordered drink and had 2 orders of clams casino and and an order of mozzarella sticks which were straight from the freezer. We got butter with no bread and asked for it twice in which we never received it. When Tammy finally came to take our order ,my brother and I both ordered the veal parm. Tammy at first said they only have it Monday thru Thurs. which made no sense anyway she didn't tell us that previously. So my mother decided she wanted the check and we were going elsewhere.At which time Tammy asked us of we wanted bread! On our way out we saw someone with Mac n cheese on the table, and my mom asked Tammy why we didn't see the Mac n cheese on the menu and Tammy said that's because its on the new menu. I didnt give you the new menu. This place is a joke. Go to to Gabriellas Italian down the street. The yelp reviews will prove that they blow this place out of the water. This place is over priced and the service sucks!!! Dont eat here. read more

Doesn't look like much from the outside, but this probably one of the better restaurants in Harrisburg. Formal setting inside. A little bit on the pricey side, but not too bad. I highly recommend the Prime Rib, but most meals are very good. Reservations are a must if you come during busy dinner hours or on a holiday. read more

Authentic greek restaurant. Terrific steak and seafood. Ownership ensures every customer leaves stuffed and satisfied. Generous portions and fresh ingredients. It doesn't get much better than this. This place won't disappoint! read more

We definitely did not have a good meal here last night. We both ordered steaks. I got the porterhouse and she got the fillet. What I got was a ribeye. When I asked About the cut of meat they suggested I was wrong.t. The filet was possibly the worst looking fillet I've seen. Maybe way from the end of the loin or something. We ordered it medium rare and it came out raw. When we asked to have it re-fired it came out black on the outside and still raw in the center. It was gristley and inedible. The server was very nice and apologetic. This place definitely has not seen "progress" because it's literally right out of 1975. I don't think it's been updated since. Not returning. read more

Food is absolutely amazing! The steak is always done to perfection and you get a huge piece of birthday cake if you tell them it is your birthday. My only complaints with this place include the odd parking and that it is very easy to drive past. Keep your eyes peeled or you will drive right past it. This isn't your typical steak and seafood place. You'll want to be at least a little dressed up to go here. But it is well worth it. Make sure you get a reservation well ahead of time as well! read more

The drinks are amazing and our server was awesome. The food was not worth the price. The steak wasn't seasoned at all and the daily vegetable was only boiled with no seasoning. I've had and worked in restaurants with much better food. You also walk in to the middle of the dining room, where everyone turns around and looks at you, while the owner sits talking to a table and looks at you like you're stupid. I recognized one of the other servers from coming into restaurants and ordering kids food then complaining the entire time she's there and she works at such a shitty place. Don't waste your money, there are so many better places in the area: Gabriellas, Vino, Greystone Public House, or Chars. read more

I've been a customer here for years, and they consistently deliver great quality. Tonight had Crab Cake and NY Strip combo, Greek Salad, Baked Potato. Absolutely Perfect. Re Crab Cakes, I've not found better anywhere in the country. Awesome food, and a very relaxed ambience. They are the last of the original great Harrisburg restaurants. No more Lombardo's, Santanna's, Inn 22, or Maverick. Progress Grill is all we have left from that era. Go there and enjoy, you won't be disappointed. read more

We had a disappointing experience at the restaurant. Our waiter assured us that the seafood was fresh every day. We had to return our lobster 2 times , it was bland and rubbery. Our waiter offered to replace it with something we preferred and the manager refused to do so and did not offer any type of refund. We would not recommend this restaurant. read more

Wow! Wow! Wow! The food and service was exceptional. The prices are great. Joanne is a very attentive, not bothersome, waitress. The food was not over seasoned. What can I say, this place is just down right great. read more

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Awesome SEAFOOD and service! Went a couple years back for my birthday. I had the seafood combo......OH BOY! I am still thinking about that seafood. Really good. I love the way they melt the butter its so sexy lol. Candles on the table.....smooth! Great drinks(I should know lol)and they gave me a complimentary piece of birthday cake. It way super yummy. Great place. read more

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Food was subpar, prices do not reflect the quality they are trying to sell you. Our server Tara was definitely not a great server either. Just skip this place read more

We went for the first time last night and it was awesome. The service and food were outstanding. A first class experience, we will definitley be going back. read more

Went here on recommendation of one of our business clients who decided to treat us last night. Arrived around quarter after 9. Our party of 11 was accommodated right away. There are booths and tables plus a full bar. Decor is a little old-fashioned, but, I feel like it just makes it feel more welcoming. Was immediately brought out water and hot, fresh bread & butter. Started out with a Ketel Fire Martini and raw oysters (Blue Points). Both were great. I also sampled some fried calamari which was prepared perfectly and a huge portion as well. My main course was the broiled salmon which came my choice of sides, which, in this case was asparagus and a baked potato. Everything came out great and I needed a doggie bag in the end. I had a bit of somebody's leftover T-bone later in the evening back at the base which was seasoned perfectly and very tender. I would estimate it probably came to about $500-550 overall which isn't too bad considering how many were in our party. Service and food were definitely worth the 20 minute drive from Mechanicsburg. Will return if ever around again. read more

I went here with my girlfriend for our one year dating anniversary and they gave us a private little space with candle lit tables. It was a wonderful experience with delicious food and our waitress was beyond helpful. I would highly recommend trying this restaurant! read more

I've never had a steak there that wasn't prepared exactly as I like it... actually, I can't say that anyone in our large party has ever been dissatisfied with our steaks! Party of 10 and everyone is happy every time! read more

Disappointed. This is our go to restaurant for special occasions. I ordered a medium filet and crab cake. When I got my filet it was very bloody inside, returned it, came back again and it still was very bloody inside, returned it again, now it came back perfect inside but outside was burnt/crispy. Meanwhile my baked potato and crab cake were very cold til I got my filet. no apologies from waitress, she just said. Ohhh I could not eat that.....Slightly rude.....Finding a new special occasion restaurant. read more

I've been to PG several tImes over the years and had good meals, but last night was the best! I had the fresh scrod and my friend had crab cakes. Both could not have been better. The Brussels sprouts got cold too fast but that's not PGs fault. The blue cheese dressing on my salad was also good. I like the kind of old world ambience and it is not a loud restaurant-you can actually converse and hear. If you haven't been, it is worth the visit. read more

The food was very good. Steak, stuffed flounder, and lobster were good. The onion rings are excellent. Rolls are average, salads are good as well. The main concern I had was they automatically added a 20 percent tip, and we had a party of 5. Server disappeared for long cigarette breaks, and gave up part way through the dinner serving (drink refills, etc). The parking lot is very tight. The exterior needs picked up (trash). The interior nice, but like the exterior needs updated. The flooring has unmarked transitions between rooms (tripping hazards). Overall good experience, except where noted. read more

Okay service, outrageous prices for small meals, drinks are overpriced for simple soda or coffee. The food was alright except $0.95 for a piece of cheese? That's ridiculous. Wouldn't recommend unless you're having a special event or a party. read more

Me and my husband were looking for a nice restaurant on our little weekend excursion. Someone mentioned this place and we went on Saturday night. We were seated almost immediately and our waiter, Nick was very informative and helpful since we hadn't been there before. I was a little hesitant to try the Greek salad but he assured me it was great and he was right! My husband ordered the swordfish and was very satisfied. I ordered the seafood combination platter #2 and let me just tell you, it was the best meal I ever had in my life!!! The crab imperial was to die for and the scallops, shrimp and crab cake were out of this world! We were too full to order dessert (I couldn't even eat my baked potato that came as a side dish)! I highly recommend and we will definitely be going back! read more

I'm part Greek and when I saw the menu I was in for a great surprise! The flavor in the shrimp & feta cheese Santorini casserole is amazing (see photo)! This is not a menu regular so if you see it when you go order it! Save a roll for it - to dip. It is not a large dish as you can see but it is so sweet rich and savory. The red sauce and feta cheese is delicious in the dish. I've only tased sauce something like this at one other restaurant which was a Greek and Italian joint. If you get a side option order the Greek Salad. It is one of the best I've tried. The other side option that is tasty is the green beans which have a delicious sauce on them. Not just your typical green been side so it is worth it. On a side note they have sweet Lambrusco red wine which I love, for dessert baklava, and not to mention every fish imaginable! They have scrod which is a favorite of mine I can't always find. The calamari was excellent as an appetizer. My husband ordered the bone in prime rib which was gigantic and juicy, cooked to perfection (see picture). read more

Progress Grill - American Near Me - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

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I used to come here with my parents and grandparents 20+ years ago for special occasions, but haven't been since. I remembered it as being a place with great food and a very "mature" clientele. I went back last night and literally nothing has changed. Nothing. The decor is exactly the same, and the food is still outstanding. Also, the restaurant was pretty much cleared out by 9 pm (haha). While not inexpensive, the prices are fantastic for what you get. read more

Killer steaks! This place is unchanged in 30 years. The food was excellent back then and it's just as good now. I hadn't been back to the Progress Grill in at least 15 years but it won't be that long between visits again. The decor and menu are definitely dated, but great food, cocktails and service are timeless. I had the Kansas City ribeye. It was huge, perfectly cooked and delicious. My party of 6 all raved about their entries. Some might think it's a little pricey, but the portion sizes are pretty big and I think overall you get your money's worth. Great experience. read more

I don't want to rehash everything that's already been stated by other lower star reviews. It's all true and notable. Top of the list being HUGELY OVERPRICED. My husband and I got two sodas each before they told us they were not free refills. $7. Really? Why can my local diner afford free refills but this place can't?!?! Why did I pay what I pay for FOURTEEN liters of soda at the store?!?! They just LOVE their light and delicate sauces. But the reason they love them is because they use WATER to thin them out instead of using more alcohol which would be more worth your money and would reduce the sauce to something decadent instead if WATERY. One person in our group ordered the rack of lamb. He must have gotten the rack from the anorexic/bulimic lamb because it was MISSING the entire meaty back part which is the reason to eat such a dish. He ended up looking like he was sucking on boney drumsticks instead. Someone got the creme brûlée for dessert and I was commenting to my husband that they couldn't be real creme brûlée. They are in GLASS dishes! You have to make the custard in a hot water bath and if you did that in glass it would be all stained from the water marks as the water evaporates. Also, the shape was a flattened kind which would not bake the custard evenly; it would be too cooked on the edged or undercooked in the center. Just as I was commenting to him, she says the top is REALLY hard. I look at back at my husband, knowing look on my face. The custard base is supposed to be eggs, milk and sugar. They probably used something out of a box, no doubt with corn sugar, which gets too hard when they torch it! If it were real creme brûlée that you happened to torch too long, you'd burn the top but it would always be the same crispness, not hard. I gave them an extra star because of cleanliness. This is the only area where the place excels. Save your money and pick another place that's working harder for your money. There's nothing special here. read more

My blackened Swordfish was Super, nice atmosphere, I ate in the bar and the service was fantastic. Friendly conversation and slot of interaction with the patrons. This spot has the feel of a local hangout, and while its not overly expensive the portions are very nice size and cooked expertly. I will be back. read more

I usually do not like buffets. Being from New York City I am kind of particular about buffets because usually I find that the food is often old or cold. This place really amazed me, I did happen to pick one or two things that were cold but definitely not old. The fried shrimp were crispy and warm, Pork fried rice was very moist And they even had barbecue roast pork loin, And because it was so thick it was a little cold But because it taste so good I actually ate it and was satisfied. The only thing lacking here was the desert line up. For instance there were only two selections of cake, But maybe about eight selections of dried cookies. Other than that the food was excellent the price even better! read more

This was by far the best dinner we've had in Harrisburg in quite some time. Broiled crab cakes and rack of lamb were the best. Dinner rolls are perfect. Dorri and Tim are the greatest bar staff ever!!! You want to enjoy the great drinks and service and eat at the bar for a fun and casual night!! Food and drinks and service were the best. read more

I don't think they've remodeled since the 1950's however the decor is back in style so who cares? Seriously the best prime rib I've had in my life. Only 4 stars because the servers could be a little courteous. I wil be back to try some of their crab cakes. read more

So many great memories here! Just don't do what I did my first time around and judge this place by the outside. It rocks! They serve some of the best pancakes in the city! The rest of the food is good. And they know how to serve a side of scrapple! It's like being on the set of ALICE :-) You get down-home waitresses and good grub for cheap! Stop on in! read more

We have been going for years and love it every time. The "poor mans surf and turf" is the best! We were their for our wedding anniversary and casually mentioned it to the greeter. They brought out delicious cake as a surprise and that really made or night. The owner also took time to congratulate us. read more

Service and wine list was fantastic for Harrisburg. The food was under par. The crab cakes way too much filler, the clam chowder was nothing special. The clams Casino was tasty. The bay scallop and crab and shrimp casserole was tasty but missing shrimp. The three stars reflect the stuffy old atmosphere, worn out carpet, out of date dishes and utensils, and my expectations were much higher based on the high priced menu... We went to the bar afterward.... we enjoyed the atmosphere there much more, if/when, we return it will be for the bar and maybe a desert.. will update review if/when that happens. Service at the bar was exceptional! read more

All around Excellent!! Great food, resonable prices, quick service...This is a place to go n a Friday night.