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    Restaurant Progress

    4.5 (361 reviews)
    PriceyBars, New American
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    RESTAURANT PROGRESS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Intimate
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Adrienne K.

    Phenomenal. Haven't eaten that well since I was in Mexico and it's not even Mexican food. They nailed the ambiance, flavors, and hospitality. Did the 5 course kitchen option. Loved the frisée salad, seabass was delicious but the sauce(s) on the chicken were next level omg usually a tiramisu person and not a cake person but the crunchy bits they had in it + salted caramel was what I didn't know I needed. Will be back

    Lasagna and short rib pasta special
    Tiana E.

    Went here for dinner - Service was great and inside is cute, but the dishes were a mixed experience. We had the burrata with fried green tomatoes and neither of us loved it. I did enjoy the carrot tostada though. Then we had the branzino, the lasagna and the special of the night which was a short rib pasta. The Branzino and pasta were pretty good but the lasagna was way too salty! The branzino was on the salty side too but still enjoyable.

    Spicy margarita and island in the sun
    Yasmin T.

    Stopped in for an appetizer and a some cocktails during the Melrose street fair. We sat at the bar and were greeted and helped promptly. The cocktails were fabulous! They had a perfect amount of fresh citrus. The carrot tostada was a good appetizer to share we really loved the combination of the tender carrots and feta. Would love to come back for a full meal I could see this place being a wonderful date spot!

    Dennys J.

    The place is kinda small so recommend a reservation. We shared around 6 plates and we were 3 people. Not pictured but has a lasagna which I wasn't a fan of but other people liked it. We were pretty much full. Staff is friendly as well. Some plates are pricier than others. I wasn't a fan of the chicken either because it was burnt in some areas.

    Wagu flat iron with bricollinni, horseradish and pomme puree,  delicious
    George E.

    Looking to celebrate New Year's Eve with close friends and was able to get reservations at Restaurant Progressive in Phoenix. RP has been on the radar, but just not checked them off the list. Tonight that ended. All dressed up and entered a softly lite small restaurant space with a direct view of the kitchen. A hustling wait staff moved quickly, but under control throughout the restaurant. I love the restaurant theater of a busy / visible kitchen. The first seating was packed. The menu was price fixed at four coarses and a good selection. We ordered drinks and our dining selections. The first course was tuna carpaccio with lemon garlic vinegarette, chive and cilantro. The slices of tuna were thicker than usual and a knife was needed to get through them. The second course was chicken fried quail with jalapeno cornbread and red eyed gravy. It was scrumptious and quite tasty. The third course was the flat iron wagu with brocolinni, horseradish and pomme puree. Again, it was delicious and the brocolinni was perfect. The dessert, a chocolate tart, was fair, a bit dense and dry. I understand New Years Eve is a busy night and we felt like the dishes were flying out of the kitchen. We requested the food presentation be slowed down as we were having a lovely evening with friend and good food. I would have to give Restaurant Progressive another chance, but not on a crazy holiday service. The food was good but not the level that our friends had RAVED about. Thanks for making the evening enjoyable.

    Fall Salad
    Amanda C.

    Everything from the food to service was so perfect! This restaurant had so many local ingredients and flavorful menu items. I highly recommend doing their "Chef's Choice" 5 course menu. I did this with my husband and the 5 courses were different for each of us! I loved this because you got to try different menu items. Their chicken is so tender and juicy and it will be the best chicken you'll ever have. I loved the daily stuffed pasta too because the sweet potato with the homemade pasta made it for that home cooked feeling providing that fall flavor profile that warms your insides. Chais was such an amazing waitress and so friendly! Loved how she provided her recommendations and was so welcoming and kind. It is casual on the inside yet felt upscale without the stuffiness Highly recommend for a nice dinner, date, or special occasion

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    Mikaeli B.

    Finally made it to Restaurant Progress! This place is awesome. Relatively small, but they have a seasonally rotating menu that keeps it exciting and new. I will preface this by saying nothing we had was bad. Our servers, Joel and Chase were wonderful. Chase got us a celebratory bubbles for the table, and Joe recommended a wonderful bottle of wine that paired well with everything we ordered. It's definitely a romantic, moody vibe. We came for a date night and it exceeded our expectations. Very unassuming from the outside. I loved the rustic meets soft, modern vibe. We decided to do the leave it to the kitchen as it is a five course meal for only $75 per person... That is unheard of for the quality of food you get. We started with the Crudo and the beef tartare. The Crudo definitely had a little bit of spice from some Serano peppers, but it was a very bright acidic dish, whereas the beef tartare was more rich and umami forward. We very much enjoyed both. The salads were next. The Caesar was pretty good. Interesting lettuce choice but I wasn't mad at it. I liked the tomato salad. With the addition of the blue cheese on top, I thought that was unique and paired very well. We then got the pastas. One of us got the lasagna the other got the fresh pasta. The lasagna was definitely not traditional and more unique being artichoke in there and not a red sauce. However, I appreciate the creativity and it was very good. Still nice creamy and rich. The fresh pasta I believe was a tortellini. It had a wonderful creamy filling with a hint of pistachio, but the mint garnish really tied this dish together, and added a nice freshness and herbaceous was. That one was definitely a crowd pleaser. For entrées, we had the Bronzino and the roasted chicken. The roasted chicken definitely stood out to me. The Japanese sweet potato was phenomenal. The chicken was very tender and juicy, and the chimichurri brought such a nice brightness to this dish, cutting through some of the richness and contrasting that creamy lemon feta. I also appreciated the textural element of the pepita. For dessert we had the cheesecake and a mango sorbet. The mango sorbet was definitely lighter and acted more as a palate cleanser and the basil in there complemented it well. I very much enjoyed it, especially if you're looking for a small, sweet treat that isn't a commitment. The cheesecake was traditional with berries and nice and fluffy. all in all, we spent around $206 before tip, which included a bottle of wine. This place is definitely high ranking on my list for the atmosphere, the quality of food, the quality of service, and the fact that it is a rotating menu. I definitely see myself coming back here. It's definitely a place that can be dressed up or more casual if you like. The bar looks like a cool area to grab a drink.

    Christopher J.

    We went here a few weeks ago and had an absolutely spectacular meal. Everything was perfection. Our server was kind and communicative. All suggestions led to delicious options. We were even serenaded by a live band that was performing for a wedding at the Thunderbird Lounge. It never feels like a mistake to go to Restaurant Progress. Always happy to go back.

    Carrot Tostada
    Taylor W.

    Stopped in for drinks and a quick bite during the Melrose street fair! We lucked out as this spot is not usually open during lunch hours. We sat at the bar and were welcome right away by the bartender. This spot has such a warm and intimate atmosphere. Would love to come back for dinner service.

    Squash
    Amanda M.

    What a nice dining experience! This kind of rustic/industrial restaurant was charming and intimate for a date night. Our wait staff were great--everyone was very nice and had a good balance of checking in often but not too much. We did the Leave It to the Kitchen 5 course meal and everything was paced very well; we were able to finish each plate without feeling rushed but soon after the plates were cleaned, the next course would come out. One thing to note though, is that we thought the Leave It to the Kitchen option would be totally unique, but most if not all of what we got was already on the normal menu. Overall, the food was very good but nothing blew me away. I loved the tuna crudo and the crispy brussel sprouts (they were perfectly crispy and I liked the spicy sauce + Burrata with it). The beef tartare and ribeye were good, but a little too pickled/vinegary for me. The squash and the salads (not pictured) were also good but I probably could've done without. Would still recommend a visit, especially for some wine or cocktails (we had multiple rounds of drinks and loved them all)!

    Darya S.

    Progress was a fun experience. I wouldn't say it's a must-try or that it was worth the over $300 bill for two compared to other $300ish restaurants we've been to (felt more like $200ish?), but it was nice to do. My husband and I did the "let the chef decide" option, so we each got five different courses. It was cool to share ten plates off the menu and get a breakdown of the ingredients from our waiter, Anthony! One negative was that they don't have high chairs or changing tables. I get it's not a kid-friendly place and the vibe is on the modern and trendier side, but ours behaved well enough and I wish they made parents feel a little welcome. The things we were served were crudo, steak tartare, squash tostada, curried carrots, tomato salad, burrata, chicken, branzino, cheesecake, and mousse. Everything was created and plated so carefully! My favorite was the chicken, and I think my husband's favorite was the tostada. Overall, the food was incredible. Be warned, they charge for bread and butter! It's worth it, though! I also ordered the gruner wine and my husband got the Of Wolf and Man cocktail. He made his impressed face so it was a win.

    Endive Salad
    Jk J.

    I loved the omakase menu. My wife and I are vegetarian and the chef accomadated us well. Each of the dishes were well crafted and enjoyable. The pacing of dishes was well-spaced and not too drawn out like some omakase experiences can be. This place has a relatively relaxed atmosphere compared to other fine dining I've been too, which was pleasantly surprising. My wife and I received two lasagna dishes, one after the other. We finished the first and looked forward to the next dish only to find more lasagna - I expect that we would have eaten slightly different had we known multiple rounds of the same dish would be served.

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    Ask the Community - Restaurant Progress

    Is the menu vegetarian friendly?

    They do have vegetarian options!

    Great place, is there a bar area where you could just get drinks?

    Yes, there is a bar area (maybe 10 seats) where you can just get drinks or food also if you want.

    I am not sure if this is apart of the business aesthetic but I wasn't able to find very much contact information. Is there a way for me to email someone to get ahold of them or is it just not set up yet?…

    You can call there contact number they always answer during business hours.

    It says they have outdoor seating - anyone know if it's pet friendly?

    I just called and asked if they have a pet friendly patio. They said "We are not pet friendly, and the patio isn't open to the public just yet." - 5/17/17

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    4.3(575 reviews)
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    4.1(1.6k reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    Got dinner from here with friends this week. For 6PM on a Thursday night it was not busy at all…read more Nice mix of casual and dressed up, between the outdoor and indoor seating. Like some other reviews, with it not being busy at all, the staff was very attentive, almost a little too attentive with trying to clear plates when we were still eating, but that's not a real complaint. Onto the food, 10/10, most interesting and scrumptious food I've enjoyed in a while! The Dry Aged Beef Carpaccio was DELICIOUS, I easily ate it by myself. For an entree I got the Chitarra Clam Pasta, it had a really delicious light white sauce, and it was a delight to eat. The pasta itself was cooked well, the clams seemed fine, and the flavors were great. For dessert, two of us split the Brown Butter Cake, and because there was no menu we didn't realize it would be $17, but in the end it was worth it. The cake was topped with ice cream and there was caramel drizzled across the dish, really delicious and more impressive than I would've expected. Overall staff was friendly, didn't need to make a reservation, and the food was mind blowing.

    BEAUTIFUL - park in the back and you will understand the comment. When you walk through the…read morecourtyard you will fully understand the 1st word in the opening of this review. I did a few photos of the inside but the outside courtyard was so breathtaking I sat outside. My waiter was Gregg and he was awesome. I had the smoked beets and eggplant meatballs over polenta as my appetizer - Food crack 10 flipping stars. Beef ribs were good 5 star but the flipping appetizer set the flipping bar. I started with the Ocotillo Bloody Mary - Excellent. I don't think I fully have words that can describe the overall experience other than it fulfills a foodie dream experience on all levels. Fluffy Grandma Recommends

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    Bar 1912 - Avocado Mule and forest

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    4.4(71 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    came here for a nightcap w my brother and sister-in-law! this is one of my fav spots to hit in the…read morevalley, they have the best (sonoran-inspired) drinks. there's truly something for everybody. for drinks, my brother got the hot champurrado (basically a spiked hot chocolate, one of my favorite cocktails on the menu, if not ever), my sister-in-law got their whiskey sour (delicious & refreshing), and i got the baja-blasted high baller (mezcal based, mountain dew, there was something else but i can't remember, and an "electric sugar" rim - SO! GOOD! inspired by taco bell's baja blast hahahah). they TREATED us to all three of their current desserts on the menu. it was the most pleasant surprise i could've imagined. my favorite was the flourless chocolate cake! it was like a thick, rich brownie, had passion fruit cream to "lighten it up" and a caramel-like taffy on the bottom my brother and sister-in-law both said their favorite was the gulab jamun (which is basically like little fried dough balls/donuts, influenced by indian flavors and spices). the mille-feuille was also fantastic - the pastry was light and airy, cream wasn't too sweet and also very light, shaved cheese on top made it have a savory bite, and the jam alongside it was strawberry rhubarb. service is always amazing, friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable; it seems like everybody working here truly enjoys it. quite literally already have a reservation booked at valentine and will be coming back here beforehand. update: came back for more drinks (fernet & coke, spaghett western, negroni) and their lamb flauta. all AMAZING! and amazing order to whet the appetite before dinner at valentine.

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