feels upscale with a bit of a fusion influence, and everything is beautifully presented. Most of the dishes are designed to be shared, which makes it a fun place to go with a group and try a variety of flavors. The standout for me was the smoked duck. It was incredibly savory, smoky, and packed with flavor. Every dish that came out looked thoughtfully plated and elevated. The service was excellent, with friendly and knowledgeable waiters who made the meal feel relaxed and enjoyable. The ambiance is also really nice, with comfortable seating, warm lighting, and a polished but welcoming atmosphere. read more

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First time here - was it worth the hype?? Party of 3 with a picky teen- we got the caviar potato clouds, salmon, pork cheeks, zucchini pasta, hamachi, roast beef on bread (we ended up getting two of these!). The desserts here ended up the stars- the donuts and chocolate cake, for sure. The service was great, and the food was good if a bit overhyped (and sometimes, too creamy (on the veggies) or terribly salty (salmon). Overall I'm glad we tried it, but probably wouldn't be fighting our way back @$430 for the night. read more

All in all, this was a fine dinner. I hesitate to give 4 stars because for a Michelin star restaurant there were definitely some issues, but at the same time it was an enjoyable experience. The good: the "upside down" mocktail was by far of my favorite part. For the price it was very expensive as I think there were probably about 6 fluid ounces tops, but again at this type of place it is to be expected. I would probably still order it again, even though it was a splash. The tofu was also remarkable. It was perfectly cooked and a delicious dish accompanied by the blueberry and almonds. It was a small portion that they were able to put into a single portion as a solo diner, which I also appreciated. It was nice that my server let me know this was an option without me having to ask. The fine: the salmon was OK. Nothing really special? The tomato marmalade sauce was extremely salty which overpowered the fish. I enjoyed the trout potato salad as well. The cucumber and tomato medley wasn't my favorite, would've liked something a bit more filling. The skip: The chocolate molten lava cake was my least favorite part of the meal. I understand there is supposed to be lava in the middle, but the rest of the cake wasn't cooked either. It was extremely mushy and in turn tasted like one of those instant cake mugs you put in the microwave. The cake itself was not sweet at all, not even hints of sugar or honey. The cacao nibs in the mint moose were also not doing much for me. When I order dessert, I'm expecting a sweet treat. This was a disappointment and more so felt like a Weight Watchers attempt at a piece of cake with zero frosting, nor taste. Given the price and the fact that it is a Michelin star restaurant, I expected it to at the very least be tasty, but when I saw the undercooked texture, I just stopped eating halfway through. Service was pleasant and attentive, different people bring out the plated food as it comes, which is a nice touch. My main server was nice, they didn't ask if I was celebrating anything or check-in really other than the food which is fine. I'm not sure if a brief conversation is expected these days, but it can go a long way. As others have said, the atmosphere is very loud and doesn't really have a lot of ambiance (wooden benches) and you are, of course, extremely close to your neighbors. I think this is a great place to try, but I might even just sit at the bar. The lighting in there was better anyway. :) read more

This was a great experience, and I was happy with the portions of food! We got the hodo tofu, which I believe paired well with the mango and sauce. Of course we also had to get the famous duck, which was super tender and this was also a big portion which was great! We were also able to get a drink before dinner and waited about an hour before some bar seating opened up. I also loved the interior, I thought it was beautiful. read more

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Food was unreal. Cannon tell you how much I love the fact that they offer half portions of most of the menu for half the price, such a good idea and I wish all restaurants implement this. Highly highly recommend a reservation or coming after 7, seemed to die down quite a bit at the bar after 7. Very grateful I was able to walk in as a single and be seated quickly. Would definitely come back again, want to try both their other restaurants too! Great advice as well. 5 stars! read more

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We made a reservation to come here to celebrate a birthday. We looked forward to the dishes because we really enjoyed the sister restaurant State bird provision. We were first greeted to wait around at the bar until our table is ready so we just ordered some drinks to start. The waiters at the bar seemed like there were in a rush and really busy. After we got seated we ordered the pig head salad, caviar potato cloud, strawberries and guava, the whole trout and the half duck. The caviar potato cloud was our first bite and it was one person sized so we got one per person. I think the bite amazed me the most as the potato cloud was a very interesting texture, being light and foamy. The strawberries and the pig head was nothing surprising and a bit underwhelming. The strawberries were sprinkled with some salt and the white sauce under it I assumed was the guava did not taste like it. We enjoyed the trout and duck the most, trout was crispy and cooked nicely. The duck meat was tender but the wings and drumstick was a bit harder to eat. For dessert, we got the black sesame angel cake and the old fashion donuts. I really enjoyed both! Overall, main dishes like the trout and duck were good as well as the two desserts. The other dishes were a bit underwhelming considering the price. read more

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Had a reservation on a Sunday at 8 PM and it was a good, comfortable amount of people in the room. First off, the ambience here is BEAUTIFUL!! Dim lighting, warm tones, high ceilings, and a really cozy upscale atmosphere. The space feels intimate while still being lively. Definitely one of those places where you immediately feel like sitting there for a while. It's not just a date night spot, I also saw families (with kids) as well. We started with the caviar potato cloud and this felt like one of those fine dining dishes where you don't order it because you know it'll taste good... you order it because you're curious and just want to experience it. It's crushed potato chips and caviar underneath with an airy egg white cloud on top. Very interesting texture combination. Good to try once for the experience but I wouldn't order it again. For drinks we got the Bird's Eye View and One Punch Man and I actually loved both!! The Bird's Eye View has tequila, thai basil, thai chili, and citrus flavors and tasted super bright and refreshing with a slight herbal finish. It wasn't spicy at all. The One Punch Man has rum, bourbon, pandan, cashew, lime, pineapple, and coconut. This one was smooth, tropical, creamy, and so easy to drink. Very refreshing while still tasting unique!! The brown butter seaweed noodles with oyster mushrooms, tomato, and bonito flakes was definitely a unique dish too. The flavor was very savory and earthy. So unique!! The duck was tender and cooked beautifully with a nice sear on the outside. The sauce and vegetables paired really well with it too. Also came with a plate of tortillas and salsa!! Now that I'm realizing it.. I am not sure if we were supposed to wrap it in the tortilla?? We ate the duck by itself. Overall I was pleasantly surprised by both the ambience and food. Definitely one of those places where the overall experience stood out just as much as the dishes themselves!! Great experience and vibes :) read more

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Michelin Star restaurant, cocktail bar, The Progress, is serving up a creative new American menu. AMBIANCE intimate, lofty space, wood decor, moody lighting, open kitchen SERVICE Staff were very helpful with recommendations, super friendly, attentive, conversed well. FOOD 5/5 asparagus & crispy mendocino nori: trout roe, horseradish & beech mushrooms (Umami, chilled) 5/5 brown butter seaweed noodles: oyster mushrooms, tomato-kale dashi & (dancing) bonito (Visually stunning, umami, hot) 5/5 bbq liberty farms half duck: peanut fried rice & smoked chile vinegar (Visually stunning, tender, flavorful, warm) rhubarb sorbet with roasted strawberries (tart, very sweet) 5/5 meyer lemon ice cream read more

The Progress - bbq liberty farms half duck 82. peanut fried rice & smoked chile vinegar - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Wow wow. The ambiance, the service, the food , the vibes all of it is worth it!! I came here with my girlfriend for our anniversary and it did not disappoint. We were seated within 5 minutes and the servers immediately checked in on us. The food was so good. My girlfriend is vegetarian so most of our orders were vegetarian. The dessert was so goood (biggest plate of the night lol). The drinks were also good! Did not disappoint. read more

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We had a reservation here for a Friday night at 6pm & were greeted by friendly hosts who checked my backpack which was nice & sat us immediately. Some of the seating is very close together, so not quite as intimate as it could be as we were about a foot & a half away from the couple next to us, & could easily hear everything they were saying even at a low conversational tone. We might as well have been a party of 4. Service was satisfactory. There wasn't one specific waiter/waitress as they all shared responsibilities. Service was friendly & up to par, but no more than that. Our water ran out at the end & no one refilled it. We felt they were more attentive to the parties around us, not sure if it was because we looked younger or what, but we spent in total a little over $300 for 2 people. Food came out within an appropriate time. For food, we ordered 2 mocktails, caviar potato cloud, grilled pernod artichokes, english pea & carmody mezzalune, hokkaido scallop crudo, & the famous bbq liberty farms half duck, peanut milk. The food was very good! Clean, fresh, great presentations & very creative flavors. Very high quality & the famous duck was cooked perfectly. That being said, we both agreed that there was not a single dish that "wow'd" us as with other Michelin-starred restaurants we've dined at in the past. Overall, the dining experience as a whole was satisfying, but not memorable. With so many other options in the city, I personally wouldn't return here, but I also don't regret trying it out. read more

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Visited Sunday @ 5:30PM for a group of 5. Parking took some circling. We sat upstairs, felt super cozy, but the narrow stairs made bathroom trips a mini-trek. Major kudos to the staff running dishes up and down! Drinks were fantastic: the Bird's Eye View had great umami, Thai-forward flavors, and the in-house pineapple cilantro soda was super refreshing. We ordered a feast! The Riverdog Farm Pig Head was my absolute favorite bite (11/10), the crunch paired with citrusy fennel and sweet pear was perfect. The tempura koginut squash with sesame-sichuan dip was phenomenal, and the BBQ half duck was a standout, served nicely with rice instead of the usual lettuce wraps. The scallop crudo and black cod mole verde were both beautiful and delicious. The seaweed noodles were a decent filler, but a one-time order for me. We also had the roasted potatoes, persimmon toast, and masa dumplings. All yummy, but we'll probably scale our order down next time! Their menu changes often, so we're already looking forward to going back. Highly recommend for a date night, celebration, or just a "treat yourself" dinner! read more

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Snagged a resy on OpenTable for 5:30 and the line was already hopping out the door! Very unique and progressive mix of flavors. We tried the caviar potato cloud, which was creamy, crunchy, and a hint of saltiness from the caviar lurking underneath. It was interesting but probably wouldn't order it again. The pacific cod was delicious and beautiful to look at. We enjoyed the contrast of the pickled red onions to the creamy corn sauce and tender fish. I loved the texture of the tortillas with the goat chorizo and mole. They were perfectly chewy. All together, the dish had a lot of flavors going on from tart green tomatoes to the spicy mole and it was not my favorite. To finish, the "world peace" peanut milk made with whole cream was quite tasty and worth a shot. We also tried the ricotta and nutmeg fritters with coffee ice cream and crème fraiche. The fritters were small, about the size of a grape, and slightly lemony. They were just okay. read more

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I had a nice meal here with my girlfriends. I had to book 30 days in advance for a Wednesday dinner. I forgot to do this at midnight, instead waiting until the afternoon of the first day, and by then there were already many dinner spots booked! I did get a table for 6 at 5:45pm. Our server was personable and great. The food was a bit mixed. * caviar potato cloud 14 - 4 stars. Interesting textures. One was enough for 2 people to share. * riverdog farm pig head fennel, mandarin & fermented chile-garum 17 - 2 stars. I didn't love the texture of the meat. My Italian friend really liked it. * asparagus & crispy mendocino nori 20. trout roe, horseradish & beech mushrooms - 2.5 stars. I found this to be a rather boring dish. * coal roasted broccoli 'caesar' toast 19. san joaquin gold cheese & capers - 3 stars * chanterelle mushroom & yuba stir fry 30. green garlic & smoked golden enoki conserva - 2.5 stars. Also boring. * vanilla bean-ricotta fritters andytown coffee ice cream, cardamom crème fraîche & strawberries - 3 stars read more

I recently dined at The Progress and came in with high expectations given all the buzz around its modern American menu. Overall, the experience was solid, but nothing really wowed me. The dishes were well-executed and thoughtfully composed, but I didn't find anything particularly memorable or exciting. I tried the duck, which I know is one of their more talked-about dishes, but it didn't quite land for me. Compared to what I've had in China, it felt like a weaker iteration of Beijing duck--lacking the depth, crispness, and overall impact I was hoping for. Service was fine--professional but not especially warm or memorable. In the end, it's a good restaurant with competent cooking, but given the reputation, I was expecting more of a standout experience for the price point. read more

The Progress - Smoked Duck - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

This was a very nice dining experience. We had a gift certificate and visited on a Tuesday right when they opened at 5:30pm. There was good table availability when we booked our reservation about one month before. We were seated quickly after they opened. The staff was very attentive and friendly. The service was very good. Our server explained the menu in detail and made recommendations. As they served the dishes, they explained each one. One plate change was done during the meal. We ordered six dishes between the two of us and were a little hungry afterwards. If we return, we'll probably order six dishes again, but shift the balance to have more meat dishes and less of the Western Additions. Our first dish was the Toma Cheese Stuffed Masa. It was good, but we probably won't order it next time. This was followed by the Hokkaido Scallop Crudo. Although it's a small dish, it has good flavor. They add citrus chunks to add some acidity, which works well with the scallops. Next, we had the Sesame Sichuan Chile Crispy Hodo Tofu. This was quite good. This was followed by the Grilled Pernod Artichokes, which was another pretty small dish. Then they brought out the the Local Dungeness Crab Sorpresine and the Pacific Black Cod Pozole. These two dishes were probably our favorites for the evening. We were celebrating a special event. They brought out a complimentary dessert for us which was really nice. It was beignets with ice cream and strawberries. We would recommend this restaurant for people celebrating a special occasion. read more

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I recently had dinner at The Progress and had an amazing time. I highly recommend having a reservation, we checked throughout the day and were able to find an opening. Our server was attentive and knowledgeable, and gave great recommendations on what to order. We ordered the BBQ Liberty Farm duck, caviar potato cloud, yuba & cauliflower mushroom stir fry, and riverdog farm pig head with our favorites being the caviar potato cloud and duck! Each dish was so creative and unique. Overall, this was one of the best dining experiences I've had in San Francisco, and I can't wait to come back. read more

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Wow wow wow - what a delight! My husband took me here for my birthday dinner, and I was thrilled to be able to dine in the city again. We came a bit early and walked around the area: check out the Korean market right across the street! From the service, to the music levels and actual music playing, to the lovely scent that was in the clean bathrooms, to the delicious foods... The Progress is on point. There were a lot of dishes that we loved: the caviar potato cloud tastes salty like a chip but has such a creamy texture, the seaweed noodles had an incredibly satisfying bite and the flavors were absolutely divine. Fun fact about me: I absolutely hate mushrooms, mostly the smell. Well, little did I know that this dish has king mushrooms... well, I ate it (without initially knowing) and I LOVED them. Turns out I may be a mushroom fan after all, but only if you cook it exactly how The Progress does. Last, is of COURSE, the half duck with rice. Wow. We get why this dish stays on all year long. Incredibly flavorful, huge portion, and the absolute perfect way to end the meal. We initially thought we hadn't ordered enough food because the small plates really are small, but the duck absolutely pushed us over... and we're here for it. And finally, we ordered the donuts with compote and ice cream. When two different people tell you to order it, you simply nod your head. If you're into sweets, highly recommend. The only dish that we both didn't care for was the strawberries and guava. Nothing special about the dish, and tasted a bit... off? My husband didn't even want to eat it, and I somewhat unwillingly ate it because.... Why not. Overall, especially for its price point, highly recommend coming to The Progress. They have something for everyone. Service is fast, food came out fast, and we definitely enjoyed our time here! read more

We were visiting SF for the weekend and managed to snag a last minute resy here! So happy we ended up going. It's a more casual Michelin star and vibes were great. Tables were super close to each other though, a little too close... Regardless - food is AWESOME! Think we had an off day with our waiter. He accidentally gave us leftovers from the table next to us, forgot what we just discussed, and told me the drink i ordered is similar to an old fashioned when it really wasn't - it was super sweet. He also did not mention the off menu items to us. The waitress who was helping tables next to us seemed better. We also had to ask him for water multiple times. Now onto the food: We shared the artichoke toast and the mashed potato cloud. For the main, we got the half duck of course! Wow!!! Everything was amazing but the duck was the star of the show. It was cooked so perfectly medium rare. The garlic fried rice with cilantro was refreshing! The crispiness of the duck leg and wing - YUM. Go back just for the duck! read more

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Drinks here were delish!! Absolutely had a great time chatting and drinking here. Also ordered the pig head salad for a quick bite and it was SO GOOD!! Service was fine and ambiance was vibey. Definitely wanna try dining here next time for their actual food! read more

The Progress - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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After such a great time at sister restaurant Anchovy Bar, I was genuinely hyped for dinner here. Unfortunately, we walked out more annoyed than impressed and that had everything to do with service. Our waitress had this subtle but very real snooty energy. Nothing outright rude, just that faint air of superiority that makes you feel like you're inconveniencing someone by sitting at their table. It completely threw off the vibe. Hospitality is supposed to feel warm and effortless. This felt tense. At this price point, attitude shouldn't be part of the tasting menu. Now the food and drinks? Much stronger showing. We discovered there's a secret menu item: the hot dog. Absolute win. Soft, fluffy bun, rich, and indulgent. That was my favorite bite of the night. Caviar Potato Cloud - It's like the most elevated potato chip you've ever had: light, crispy, salty perfection. The caviar sits at the bottom soaking up all that potato flavor, so when you hit it, it's briny, rich, and fully loaded. Unique and delicious. The Sesame Sichuan Chile Crisp Hodo Tofu was a great opener. Every bite had texture: soft, crunchy, spicy, savory and it all worked. Woke up the palate immediately. Chanterelle mushroom and yuba stir fry was my second favorite dish. Dungeness crab sorpresine had great flavor but the pasta was too al dente. Another minute of cooking would've made it perfect. The jerk pork chop was bold and layered, sweet and tangy from the passion fruit, and the cilantro beans were a hit. That said, it's rich. One bite was enough for me. Very glad we were a party of 3 so we could share instead of committing to the whole thing solo. Overall the food was good with a few things that we wish were different but really wasn't a fan of the service this visit. Hope next time would be better read more

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My 1st visit here was for a fundraiser. Later that year, my friend hosted a dinner for three here that I totally forgot about. My Yelp review reminded me of this. The restaurant has changed over the years to the point that nothing on the menu was familiar. Our party of seven was seated in the rear upstairs dining room around 7 pm. Our host is a regular and very familiar with their food so we entrusted him to craft our meal served family style. I started with the pineapple -cilantro soda (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=aAzf7qp48Bc5B2iP_N3fBQ) from the non-alcoholic beverage section; I enjoyed this, especially the one tall elongated ice cube that kept my beverage cold until I finished it. The meal was ordered by our gracious host served family style for our table of seven. Here's what we had by menu sections: Vegetable, mostly a. Hearts of palm & crispy Hodo tofu (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=b5yPlcZNzVbYU5OPwbKLfw) - green peppercorn-avocado, kiwi, & rou ram. b. Radicchio & persimmons (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=PX_l6Ud4-p3Bz8VR9soyAA) - San Joacquin gold cheese & long pepper pecans. c. Garlic Misozuke-grilled bok choy (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=P_Rz4iNEXq72npAqgFg25g) - purple sweet potato & black trumpet mushrooms. d, Chanterelle mushroom sopresine, supplement perigord truffle (7 grams) (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=XveXQs8FVRfGm-LcqGfMyg) -celery root, escarole & red walnut. A hearty dish with the pasta holding the flavors from the various ingredients with the truffles being the star. West Additions (their specials) e. Caviar potato cloud (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=dwFzOq1mRqovOJF4TqDwmQ) - Think a foam like version of mashed potatoes with a caviar center. f. Joey Baker seed feast bread - Sorry as I forgot to take a photo. Seafood g. Hokkaido scallop crudo (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=InkSF1nPzkHw7pdWV5uUSQ) - winter luxury pumpkin, yuzu, & nori. h. Brown butter seaweed noodles (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=Tk0IwVqg2TgiVE4eRXDkhg) - oyster mushrooms, tomato-kale dashi, & bonito. This was the most surprising and intriguing dish, from the noodle type to the mix of ingredients and aspects of them. Even the interesting noodle color (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=zsL64-lWbGP9RtyY71HtwA) made me wonder as I enjoyed each bite. i. Fried 'whole' McFarland spring trout (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=WCPw9pgs7Yj0ymkZeExpoQ) - beech mushrooms, pickled ginger & toasted black rice. I was taken aback by the color at first and our host assured us that the fish was boneless so we could eat without having to worry about that. Meat j. BBQ Liberty Farms half duck (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=ZEGPTo4Qsiw4CK4BKSumGg) - peanut fried rice (ordered extra crispy), & smoked chile vinegar. The star of this meal. The leg was cooked confit style, making it deeply flavored, reminding me of jerky pieces. Desserts k. Floating Island (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=xmjPORBq5QBKTJ3YuEBkdg) - grapefruit sorbet, vanilla anglaise, white negroni gelatina. l. Persimmon carrot cake (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=Om9jfs1274DqjjE7rDtZ0w) - rosemary ice cream, boozy prunes, coffee sauce & almonds. m. 'World Peace' peanut milk (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=F-Yr4YlJrTv5ISu278dGaA) - muscovado sugar. Service was on point as Michael (like that name) was our server throughout the evening, friendly and helpful. It was nice that the chef owner stopped in and caught up with our gracious hosts as I mentioned his history at his previous restaurant. This restaurant has evolved in a good way and it is now on my list for places to bring friends for celebrations. *** Duck and noodles will be ordered on my next visit if they're on the menu. read more

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What deliciousness we had on a chilly San Francisco evening! We grabbed a seat at the bar and the bartenders were all so friendly and their service was top notch. I honestly don't even remember what we got but the duck was delicious. Their fried rice is soooo good! And their hot dog is off menu and limited so make sure to order it early if you want to secure one. read more

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We celebrated pre-Valentine's Day at The Progress. It was a modern space, with lots of candles and greenery. The menu is a bit all over the place in terms of cuisine, but it makes for a fun experience. They encourage sharing, however the portions do run on the smaller side. We started with the shoyu-marinated quail eggs and the caviar potato cloud. For mains, the local dungeness crab sorpresine ("little surprises" in Italian) pasta and the pacific black cod mole verde brought fresh flavors. Everything was plated beautifully. Service was warm and attentive. A fun spot for a boujee date night if you're in the mood for creative unique plates. read more

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Had a solid dinner at The Progress! Our reservation was at 5:30pm on a Thursday and there was a line of folks waiting to enter, but we were seated promptly. We've tried State Bird Provisions next door, but can confidently say The Progress is better! Inside is a nice yet casual feel. Service was good the entire night, but not enough to feel Michelin star quality. Here's what we ordered: - Caviar potato cloud - my husband and I each got one, and it was delicious! Fluffy potato and a generous amount of caviar inside. - Radicchio & leek salad - a nice, well balanced salad with varying textures. I wish there was a bit more dressing though. - (secret menu item) hot dog - juicy hot dog on crispy milk bread! - Local Dungeness crab sorpresine - the sorpresine was a great vehicle for the sauce!delicious crab and balance with the mushrooms and burdock. A lighter pasta dish that you can devour! - bbq liberty duck - the highlight of the night. Tender duck and so flavorful. Crispy skin on the drum and wing. Paired perfectly with the rice! It is quite savory though. Desserts: caramelized floating island was refreshing! Gotta try the peanut milk - like Reese's in drink form. We bought a small jug to go! Overall, a good dining experience - to be one Michelin star, I can't fully say that I would've been able to distinguish that - to me, nothing was crazy mind blowing. read more

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Pros: The food is high quality and thoughtfully prepared, with a unique and creative mix of flavors. The BBQ duck lived up to the hype--exceptionally tasty and memorable. The ambiance has a soft modern vibe. Service was outstanding: friendly, knowledgeable, and very accommodating. Cons: The dining room can get smoky from the BBQ grilling, and it's quite dark--several diners ended up using their phone flashlights in order to read the menu . It's also very loud, so not ideal if you're looking for a quiet dining experience. Note: While the quality, presentation, creativity of the food, and service are all excellent, the portions are on the smaller side and the prices are high. For example, a quarter portion of a circular loaf of bread amounted to about three small pieces (cut into six slices), with the end piece literally the size of a quarter = $12.00!!!!!! Overall: Despite the higher cost, this is a fantastic spot, and I'll definitely be back soon to try more dishes. read more

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The Progress was absolutely fantastic. The food was amazing from start to finish, and the service was truly impeccable. The restaurant itself is really cute - earthy, cozy, and warm without feeling stuffy. We ordered a lot from the menu and I wasn't disappointed by a single dish. Everything was executed beautifully. The hots are an absolute must, and the crudo was outstanding - but honestly, every plate we had was excellent. The service was attentive and thoughtful, the restaurant was spotless, and the overall experience was just seamless. I can't wait to go back and would highly recommend it. read more

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Loved the place and the service Food was high quality and surprisingly good amounts for SF. The cloud was our favorite and dessert was the star. The place can get a bit loud but good vibes overall. read more

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My friends and I stopped by The Progress for pre-dinner drinks because we arrived about 30 minutes too early for our reservation next door at State Bird Provisions. We were told by the hostess there that if we ordered drinks next door, we could actually bring them over, as long as our drinks were beer or wine -- which I'm assuming has to do with their liquor license. I tried out the madvillian -- "brown butter miso rum, palo cortado, honey bitters", while my wife tried out the one punch man -- "rum, bourbon, pandan, rau ram, cashew, lime, pineapple, milk-washed". Our drinks honestly couldn't have been more different. While my drink was heavy, rich, and boozy, the punch cocktail was light and refreshing. I appreciate that there is such a wide variety of cocktails offered on the menu, including a extensive section dedicated to non-alcoholic beverages. If you're in the area and are looking to kill some time, I would definitely recommend checking out The Progress for a well-crafted cocktail. You might not be able to get a seat at the bar if you walk in on a busy night, but there seems to be no shortage of standing room at the front of the house. read more

The Progress - madvillian -- "brown butter miso rum, palo cortado, honey bitters" - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've always heard good things about The Progress and State Bird, so it was on my list of places to go for a long time. We finally got to go for an early Saturday dinner to celebrate a birthday, and it truly lives up to the hype! The space is so chic and homey at the same time - I imagine it would look so beautiful when there's still daylight outside. Service was great. All the staff we interacted with were very attentive and kind. The food is creative and delicious. We got a couple of things from the menu and each item was amazing, no notes. We got the caviar potato cloud, brown butter miso seaweed noodles, scallop crudo, and half duck. All amazing, all delicious. My favorite was the duck - it was cooked to perfection and there was so much of it that we could take some of it home. The fried rice complemented it perfectly. We also got drinks - the one punch man cocktail was wonderful and fun. I love a perfectly executed milk wash cocktail. The ice cube even had a little fist on it! I would definitely recommend this place for a special occasion dinner, you won't be disappointed. I'd love to come back here again soon - I saw that the upstairs was a beautiful event space for private events, I would consider having an event here! read more

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Come here for the duck and the peanut milk shot! I made reservations in advance for Saturday night dinner at 6 pm for a party of 3. Since it's a popular time slot, I made resos as soon as they opened up about a month in advance on OpenTable and it was an easy process. Luckily we didn't struggle too much with parking and was able to find street parking a block away on Fillmore. Parking cost $3 an hour. We arrived a little bit early for the reservation but was promptly seated in a nice corner table as I specified it was for belated birthday celebration. We started off with drinks. My friend had the Remedy ($17) and I had the mocktail The Upside Down ($15). My mocktail tasted exactly like the description, vanilla wafer with a hint of orange. My friend really enjoyed his cocktail as well. The menu is neatly divided into different sections for vegetables, seafood, and meat, and is easy to peruse at a glance. We shared the following dishes: Sesame bread ($12) - lots of sesame flavor and tasted like a sesame coated sourdough Crispy tofu ($20) - probably my favorite appetizer as it was crispy and coated in a nice sauce Roasted potatoes ($24) - tasted like normal roasted potatoes, would skip Chantarelle mushroom sorprestine ($30) - liked the mushrooms in the dish but found the pasta too al dente for our tastes. Would have preferred for pasta to be cooked longer. Also the sauce was extremely bland. Bbq liberty farms half duck ($80) - the star of the meal! We saw every table ordering this, and for good reason. For the price, you get a very generous portion with peanut fried rice in the middle as well as a bbq leg and wing on the side. We were stuffed after all the appetizers so couldn't finish the leg and wing piece and ended up taking it home. Ended the meal with their famous peanut milk shots ($4 each). I have very fond memories of these shots from their sister restaurant State Birds, and indeed they were as good as I remember. I savored every sip of it. Service was spot on, but while we were ordering our server felt a bit pushy when she strongly encouraged we order another appetizer. We ended up ordering the roasted potatoes because of that and really regretted it afterwards, as it was just okay for the price and made us too full to enjoy the full duck dish. read more

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After missing out on getting the duck the first time I was here, I had to go back just a couple of weeks later to try the smoked duck! To start we share the radicchio & persimmon salad and the pork dumplings with cabbage and a cream sauce. The salad was delicious with a nice creamy mustard dressing and the combination of bitter radicchio, sweet persimmon and nutty pecans was amazing. The dumplings were pelmeni. Really hearty and great for sharing. And of course, the duck which is presented with the duck breast fanned out on a huge plate and a crispy thigh and wing on the side. The duck is super tender and smoky - absolutely perfect. It's served with a crispy peanut rice in the middle which adds a great crunch to the dish. The duck with an app or salad would be more than enough food for 2 people and we ended up taking half the duck home. It really lives up to the hype and I would go back just for the duck! Finally we were celebrating my partner's birthday and were treated with 2 glasses of their peanut milk which was the perfect end to the meal. Very nutty and sweet, it tasted like Reese's Puffs cereal milk. read more

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This restaurant requires reservation. The ambiance is beautiful and cozy. We were happy to see decent options for vegetarians. We started with Masa dumplings which was 6/10.. can be skipped. The hodu tofu dish was excellent, we ended up reordering it. The roasted potatoes were filling and decent choice. For dessert we got the carrot cake and the chocolate mousse, both were delectable. I just wish the lady server was bit friendly. Overall we had a good experience. read more

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Made a res a few weeks in advance for 5:30pm on a Saturday, and it was quite busy when we showed up! Overall, dishes were solid but expensive given the portion sizes. For two people we got: - the potato cloud, server recommended we each get one but we split. Overall good, but wouldn't get again - the hamachi / scallop crudo - the sauce was amazing, but portion was small - seaweed noodle - again, really good sauce!! - half duck - love that it came with garlic rice. Overall really filling but also $82 - one punch man cocktail - excellent cocktail, and they split into two glasses for us to share! With this amount of food, we left feeling fairly full but was ~$110pp? Food came out quickly, and overall we were there for 1.5 hours read more

Delicious Californian / New American restaurant! We made a reservation for a table of 4 and got seated immediately. We went on a weeknight. The ambiance was amazing, the waiters were attentive and knowledgeable. The dishes came in orders of appetizers, mains, and desserts. My favorite dish has to be the Liberty Farm Duck. The duck slices are delicious and the fattiness and the lean duck meat balance each other very well. The rice in the middle is packed with umami flavors. I would definitely come back for the duck! read more

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Loved my New Year's Eve dinner here! Thanks to the Chase Sapphire Reserve dining credit, I chose to dine at this restaurant. The standout dishes were the caviar cloud and the duck with fried rice. The Dungeness crab pasta was pretty good, I would skip the hokkaido scallop crudo. I might be bias but I've been to Japan a few times. Also, Japanese cuisine is my favorite of all time. This dish missed the mark. The toppings overpowered the simplicity of the scallop. If there is anything on the menu that you must get, it's got to be the duck! It was smoked perfectly and had it was paired with a cilantro peanut fried rice. The dish was balanced and hit all notes. It had the freshness of the cilantro, the nutty flavor from the peanut, hefty rice to soak up the bbq drippings, and a smoky aroma from the thinly cut slices of meat. Not pictured are the two cocktails that we ordered. Both were amazing! read more

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My wife and I recently had a wonderful experience at the progress. We waited about 30 minutes for first-come, first-served bar seating and were delighted when we were seated. The waitress who served us was very nice and checked on us several times throughout the meal. We ordered the scallops, crispy tofu, and the most popular dish, the smoked duck, along with one cocktail. Every dish was delicious. We will definitely be returning soon! read more

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Date of Visit: 12/4/2025 Finally visited The Progress located right next to Japantown in San Francisoco. The Progress was opened by Stuart Brioza and Nicole Krasinski back in 2014. Next door is the well-known James Beard award winning and Michelin rated restaurant State Bird Provisions. The Progress received Michelin 1 star from 2019 until today, which is well worth the visit. Liquid Swords $17 I ordered the cocktail made with gin, red shiso, mandarin, smoked oolong, fino, seltzer, and egg white. The smokiness of oolong tea with the soft and thick egg white with shiso smell was amazing. 2021 Cobb Pinot Noir $28 Husband got the Pinot Noir from Doc's Ranch Vineyard in Sonoma Coast. Caviar Potato Cloud $14 We got the caviar potato cloud for appetizer. The foam of potato was very soft with the taste of crispy caviar. Hokkaido Scallop Crudo $24 We ordered the Hokkaido scallop crudo with fresh raw scallop slices, mixed with the Winter luxury pumpkin, yuzu, and nori. Garlic Misozuke-grilled Cabbage $24 On the side we got the misozuke grilled cabbage with purple sweet potato and black trumpet mushrooms. This was quite salty even while pairing with wine and cocktail. Brown Butter Seaweed Noodles $30 The seaweed noodles was recommended by the waiter, which was topped with oyster mushrooms, tomato kale dashi and bonito. BBQ Liberty Farms Half Duck $80 The most famous bbq duck is a must order! The half duck was sliced and placed around the plate with duck confit leg and fried duck wing. In the center there is peanut fried rice and smoked chile vinegar. 2023 La Varenne Cabernet Franc $17 I got the Cab Franc from Chinon wine region in Loire Valley in France. 2022 Domaine Charvin Cote du Rhone $19 Husband ordered the GSM from Rhone area. This is very Grenache forward with red and black fruits, and the taste of spice at the end. read more

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Dinner review. New American. One star. tempura futsu squash 18. lapsang tea, celtuce & sesame-sichuan chile crisp porcini mushroom sorpresine 30. celery root, escarole & red walnut (Highlight) caviar potato cloud 14. masa dumplings toma cheese & huitlacoche crema 12. hachiya persimmon toast sichuan fromage blanc & mustard toast 18. (Highlight) brown butter seaweed noodles 30. oyster mushrooms, tomato-kale dashi & bonito spiced rabbit stew & nigella flat bread 49. quince, yogurt-butter & lime pickle cauliflower (Highlight) bbq liberty farms half duck 80. peanut fried rice & smoked chile vinegar (Highlight) Persimmon carrot cake Boozy prunes Overall, "as good as it gets." read more

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Family style dishes, small portions. The scallop crudo and liberty duck were amazing, highlight of the meal! Masa balls were a miss, we didn't care for it at all. The potato cloud caviar appetizer was good, interesting concept with caviar being at the bottom. read more

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Came here for a meal to celebrate a special occasion. The restaurant is photogenic, which is one of the reasons I wanted to try it in the first place, and the space feels stylish. I also loved that guests can see directly into the kitchen. The restaurant emphasizes farm-to-table ingredients, though I didn't get a chance to ask where the farm is located. Service was friendly but a bit disjointed, with different servers bringing out different dishes and sometimes giving unclear explanations. It's a great place for adventurous eaters. I remember the waiter recommending 2-3 dishes per person, with the meat plates being larger. The menu has changed since our visit, but we tried: Hokkaido scallop crudo Riverdog Farm pig head: similar to cured Italian meats. It sounds intimidating, but it's not a foreign ingredient in Asian cooking Brown butter seaweed noodles: a bit salty imo Curry with tofu, with a special type of tomatoes: probably my favorite dish A meat dish with sausage and melon: wasn't particularly memorable to me Overall, the ingredients were undeniably fresh, but none of the dishes really stood out. The service also didn't quite live up to the Michelin star rating. read more

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