83
The Progress
San Francisco, US · $$ · casual
Outstanding·2 sources·Early
Based on
2
reviews
Critic Consensus
What People Like
The Progress is praised for its cozy ambiance, playful and strong food, and unique offerings like the kimchi hot dog.
- +Legendary food experience
- +Unique offerings, such as the kimchi hot dog
- +Warm and inviting atmosphere
CozyPlayful & Strong
Score Breakdown
Service4
Food90
Awards
Michelin ★
Individual Reviews
80
SF ChronicleCritic
The Progress — SF Chronicle Top 100 Restaurants 2026
“San Francisco A solo diner in ripped jeans is sitting at the bar, eating an off-menu hot dog topped with kimchi. Behind him, members of a wedding party in tuxedos and gowns sling their arms around one another’s shoulders as they ascend the stairs to the private dining room. The Progress, statuesque sister to State…”Read original →
90
EaterGuide
The Progress — The 38 Best Restaurants in San Francisco
“The work of Stuart Brioza, Nicole Krasinski, and managing partner Elizabeth DePalmer is without exaggeration the stuff of Northern California legend. Their restaurants State Bird Provision, Anchovy Bar, and the Progress are proving grounds for chefs and a testament to the teams built up by Brioza and Krasinski. At the…”Read original →
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