I've heard great things about outerlands so many years ago and was so excited to finally try it out. I was so disappointed. And it was sad the only thing I liked was the smashed potatoes. We waited around 20 minutes on saturday around noon. The breakfast sandwich.. oh goodness this is something that tasted like what I've made at home. And the Dutch pancake, oh dear I don't know if it was just an off day in the kitchen but it was not good. First of all it didn't have the fruits it said it would have on the menu, instead we got some sloppy apple bits. The pancake itself had no taste, there wasn't enough syrup, and the apples weren't so great. Just a sad brunch overall read more

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After finishing Bay to Breakers, tired, sweaty, and hungry, we were looking for a place to refuel, and prepare for the next leg of our day, the trek across the city back to the starting point. We came upon Outerlands, which is very close to Ocean Beach, the ending point for Bay to Breakers. Unsurprisingly, we weren't the only hungry Bay-to-Breakers hoping to snag a seat here, and when I saw the crowd of racers waiting outside, I said to my partner there's no way we will get seats here, and we should keep on moving. Luckily, he decided to try anyway, and the two employees working the outside check-in desk informed us that they did in fact have seating availability for two! First off, let me say, one of the most impressive things about this place to me was how friendly and on top of it the employees were, even on such a hectic day when they were swarmed with Bay-to-Breakers. The woman out front took our order and payment first, since inside they were slammed - smart and efficient system. We were then seated at the bar. We had a couple of drinks, and my partner ordered the breakfast sandwich, while I had the grilled cheese. The grilled cheese was pretty good, and his breakfast sandwich looked yummy. Service was friendly and we were never rushed, which I appreciated. This is a nice, comfortable spot, with friendly employees and a good vibe, and close to the beach. We will return. read more

My friend and I came for the Amex Resy promotion. Street parking was in a residential which was free but still really hard to find a spot. The restaurant was super packed when we got there with both indoor and outdoor seating. They were taking customers with Resy and walk ins so there were groups waiting outside. We got seated outside and were given menus. Only 1 server works outside so service was a bit slow to take our orders. There were others working but they mostly were doing clean up or set up. Food came out in about 15min. 9/10 Bavette Steak $37 - Asked for medium and they made it perfectly! The steak was tender but still had a bit of chew. It was nice that they cut it up into bite size pieces so you only need the knife for veggies and potatoes. Sauce that came on top of the steak was bomb and Potatoes were so good! Seasoning was super light but the outside skin was just slightly toasted and the inside was just cooked to the right softness. 8/10 McFarland Springs Trout $26 - Fish was cooked just right. It was done but still juicy and not dry in the center. Not much seasoning to the fish but the sauce and veggies on the bottom had a sour taste that complimented the fish a bit. The pate on top was not good to me. 7/10 Roasted Chicken $32 - Chicken was well cooked . Had a lot of that rotisserie flavor and nice golden brown crispy skin. it does not beat costco chicken in taste but it felt a lot healthier in terms if much less fatty and greasy feeling than costco chicken. Salad mix that came with was meh. 7/10 Chocolate Chip Cookie $4 - pretty average cookie but a bit salty for mr. read more

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After Bay to Breakers, my partner and I hoof it back to the staring line, or crawl if you know what I mean. First stop was Outerlands. Big crowd waiting, but I checked time with the host for 2 and they had a spot immediately. My partner had the grilled cheese and I had the breakfast sandwich with bacon of course. Solid food, drinks and service. Nice outside patio also. If we are out this way when it's not B2B again we will definitely stop in. Really nice neighborhood restaurant/bar. read more

My wife and I came here for dinner at the recommendation of a friend - we were not disappointed! We had bread, two salads, and two pastas, which was more food than we needed (could have done without one of the pastas). But everything was amazing. In particular, the bread / butter was unbelievable, and both salads were delicious and satisfying. Simple but extremely well-made dishes with high quality ingredients. My wife ordered a cocktail which was also excellent. We had a strawberry dessert which was good but only "ok" relative to everything else. Good service and typical SF prices for something of this quality. We will be back! read more

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I love outerlands! This review is ONLY for their brunch, I have not tried them out for any other meals. My favorites are: the grilled cheese, trout toast or the breakfast sandwich because their bread is so darn good! You can add an egg to make it a little more breakfast-y :) They sell it by the loaf as well, but they run out later in the day so come early if you want it to take home! There is often a bit of a wait during peak brunch hours but it is completely worth it imho. read more

Food was delicious. Amazing broth, bread and salads. Cozy vibes and great service from the wait staff. 3 stars bc of the rude hostess (woman with curly hair in a bun)- she was dismissive and condescending when we asked about seating options. Started our meal off in the wrong foot and was hard to enjoy the meal despite the delicious food. read more

You could taste the freshness of the ingredients in each bite and even in the cocktails. San Francisco doesn't often feel like a beach city but when it is warm, sitting on the patio of Outerlands feels like being in SoCal. read more

Outerlands - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Might be my favorite brunch spot in the city. If you don't want to wait for a seat, outdoor seating is the way to go. It's actually not bad with their heat lamp set up, although I imagine it's much cozier inside. We got: Breakfast sandwich - This was so good. The potato brioche bun is what I wish all my breakfast sandwiches came on - fluffy but sturdy. Fried egg, arugula, aioli, caramelized onions, and avocado came together to make a delicious flavor combo. Dutch pancake - perfect sweet dish to share, I loved that it wasn't too sweet, and was fluffy and airy. read more

Horrible service. Chaotic scene where you stand in line to order the food that takes for eveeeeer. Food is ok but on the expensive side and annoyingly, there's no table service whatsoever once the food is delivered and they request a 20% tip when the food is ordered. I thought tipping was a reward for great service so asking for it beforehand and then performing so bad was a slap in the face! I'll choose not to return and get taken for advantage! read more

As mentioned in my previous post, I really like their levain bread so ordered their levain toast during a recent visit. Toast served with butter and apple butter - both yummy. Also ordered the chia bowl - love the pears on top. Hubs ordered the Tuscan bean soup and grilled cheese w/ bacon added. Could never go wrong with the grilled cheese, in our opinion - a fave of ours. Soup was also flavorful, but quite filling. Outside seating only at the moment, but we happened to visit on a nice sunny day. Only complaint was that our regular coffees tasted kinda bitter - I couldn't finish it. Otherwise, we tend to enjoy our meals whenever we visit. read more

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Came here as a family of 3 after a morning at the beach on a Saturday. We chose to dine indoors and the wait was around 15-20min. Though the menu variety is on the smaller side, the quality of the food is top-notch, and everything tasted fantastic. From the decadent French toast with ricotta cheese to the refreshing chia bowl and fruit bowl, every bite was delicious. Other must-tries include the grilled cheese, breakfast sandwich with avocado and pork, Dutch pancake, and the rich cappuccino. The dining space is a bit compact, but it adds to the cozy ambiance. Since it's on the smaller side, be prepared for a little wait during brunch times on the weekends. One unique aspect of the experience is that you order and pay upfront before being seated. Though there's only one restroom, leading to a bit of a wait, it's a minor inconvenience in an otherwise outstanding experience. The service and staff at Outerlands were incredibly nice and friendly, enhancing the overall dining experience. The little quirks of the restaurant only add to its charm. I would definitely come back and recommend it. read more

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Outerlands: A Haiku Woodsy interior Lake Tahoe meets the city Fog as the backdrop What keto diet? Ohh man those smashed potatoes Crispy carb goodness Wait super long or Get in line by 930 And score good parking Those sweet Dutch pancakes With strawberries and rhubarb Whipped ricotta too It's almost healthy Asparagus frittata Well done, Outerlands read more

I had awesome memories of this place from a while back and was shocked that it was nothing like I remembered. Nothing was overtly bad or inedible, but kinda ho-hum, mediocre, the kinda stuff I coulda made at home. The burrata and grilled bread, how hard is that to slap on a plate? The soup was insipid and the pasta with clams flavorless. Not a hyperbole. That dish just had zero flavor, the only thing good I can say about it is the clams were fresh. The roast chicken with grilled radicchio was good, but again if they were doing a riff on Zuni with the 'bread salad,' it wasn't hitting home. The dessert, a vegan coconut-based rice pudding with berry compote, was decent but didn't sparkle. The entire lackluster experience, I wanted to get out of there ASAP. I'm not sure what was going on with the kitchen that night because ever.single. thing. We ordered was below the threshold for flavor. It was all underwhelming and lacking in any kind of spice whatsoever, even salt. So so so bland. WTH? I don't get it. The interior is industrial because that seems to be the thing modern these days, the music waaaay too loud for me, but the customer service was friendly and sweet, accommodating, e.g. when we asked if it was possible for them to turn it down, they did. The prices are reasonable for the city, but for the food itself? Not so much. read more

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Outerlands is a dressed up "standard american" brunch/diner with high prices, small portions, and average food. The format is odd: ordering at the counter, tipping in advance, and then being seated and waiting for food that came out sequentially? If it's a counter service restaurant, don't ask for a tip. If it's a sit down restaurant, don't ask guests to map out the menu while standing on the sidewalk. The food was generally OK, nothing special, and not really very-well executed. Portions were small and it seems like they are just chasing food trends (ricotta toast plated with a piping bag, etc.). Espresso was great. BTW: The "Dutch pancake" on the menu is a Dutch Baby Pancake; a dutch pancake is halfway between an American pancake and a French crepe and is popular enough in Amsterdam that I suspect many of their customers were surprised it was misnamed on the menu. read more

Came here for dinner. 2 stars because the service was quite decent despite the very busy night. However, taking off three stars because the food was plain and tasteless as well as horribly overpriced. I paid $27 for a plate of an undercooked, tasteless cauliflower, $11 for one mid-sized bowl of tomato soup that was too acidic and maybe needed some bread (I didn't order bread because they told me they would charge me an extra $11), and $19 for an appetizer that had three tiny fingers of fried cod. This was one of the more disappointing meals that I've had in San Francisco. read more

Not sure why I even tried this place. I expected really tasty food given the $30 prices, but Outerlands was super disappointing. Super small portions on their $20 meatballs. Host was nice, but our waiter had a strange attitude. The tables are cute I guess. I felt like I was robbed by coming here read more

I have been wanting to try Outerlands for a while now. My friend and I went to the restaurant around 10:30 on a Saturday morning. We drove and were able to find parking after circling the block for about 5 minutes. We put our name on the list and had to wait about 45 minutes to be seated. When they have a table for you, you order at the host stand and then sit down and wait for your food. All seating is outside, but we had a heater above us so we weren't chilly. I was pretty underwhelmed with the food. We ordered the breakfast sandwich, the Dutch pancake with house ricotta, and a side of bacon. The breakfast sandwich was very average - it was good but not anything memorable. We were unfortunately very underwhelmed with the Dutch pancake. It really didn't have much flavor, and the house ricotta didn't really add anything. Overall, I didn't feel like the hype or the 45 minute wait were really worth it in terms of the food. read more

Outerlands - Dutch pancake with house ricotta - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

You should try the duck breast! Also they make their own bread. Really cool spot for brunches.

Still one of our favorite brunch spots in the Outer Sunset. Been missing their Dutch pancakes a lot lately but sadly, they still have not reopened yet. We will hang tight until further notice but was told to keep checking their IG page for updates. The wait can be a pain here, especially during the weekends but we would often just put our name down, grab some coffee down the block and enjoy some of that ocean breeze while we wait. Plan ahead and come early tho as they do sell out on some of their popular dishes. Also, parking can be quite difficult too so you may have to circle a few times. Eggs in Jail and Dutch pancakes are definitely some of their more signature items but don't overlook their specials or baked goods. They make some killer salad here too along w/ their bread and their drink selections too, all delish! I especially love their ciders, their ginger lemon apple cider is my fav! Hope we can feast on some Outerlands goodies again soon! read more

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Excellent food, service & ambiance! Really enjoyed everything about our breakfast there!

Delicious food. Chill atmosphere. Great service. We went at 11am on a Sunday and surprisingly there was no line. When we left at 12:30 the line outside was very long. Avocado toast and breakfast sandwich were the best. read more

Came here for Sunday brunch and was pleasantly surprised! The wait for our party of three was around 45 minutes. First off I absolutely love the decor/design of the restaurant it's farm to table/industrial vibes and I love how the kitchen is open and on the other side there's the bar, great design. All the servers were super friendly, I think the way that Outerland takes orders is super efficient! They basically have you order when they call your name for your table and then you pay and get a number and are seated so when you sit your food arrives shortly after. I got the veggie quinoa bowl, my friends got the French toast and the breakfast sandwich. We were a little disappointed that they were out of the Dutch pancake, but now we know to get there a bit earlier for next time! I added fhe pulled pork and egg to my bowl and it made it so much better! I think if you're looking for something more filling definitely the French toast or the bowls. The menu isn't crazy big, they seem to know what they are good at and then offer variations of that. I would definitely come again for weekend brunch, I would just come a bit earlier! read more

Outerlands - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The food here is very delicious. Quality ingredients and you can tell a lot of care is taken to prepare the food. Been here a few times and I will definitely be back. Advice to the restaurant about the seating, please consider upgrading chairs to be more accessible to folks in larger sized bodies. Please consider reading the NY times article: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/12/dining/larger-customers-restaurants.html read more

Outerlands - Morning brunch. Starting with coffee and latte. - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

food great service great ambiance little crowded we have been here a few times and always good

I've come here a few times for brunch and Outerlands never misses! You can't go wrong with the breakfast sandwich - the arugula is packed with flavor and the potato bun melts in your mouth. Not pictures, but I've also ordered the grilled cheese & smashed potatoes - 10/10 recommend. Wait times were not too bad on a Saturday and we got seated almost immediately. Great brunch spot especially if you're local to outer sunset. read more

Outerlands - Breakfast Sandwich - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

The food was amazing! We did splurge on two loaves of bread in addition to a creamy tomato soup and flavorful tagliatelle. The chocolate cake and chocolate chip cookie were both great, but you can't beat a soft, warm chocolate chip cookie. The wait staff was attentive and the ambiance is informal and lively. read more

Staff and food are great but bummed they stopped friday brunch to start tuesday dinners... makes no sense, me and my group of friends have been long time regulars for friday brunches as outerlands has always been a brunch spot to us. oh well, hope dinner service is good or whatever. read more

Love this place. Great and knowledgeable staff. Our waiter took the time to tell me about the kind of biters in a cocktail. The food is great. I had the best piece of trout I've ever had. If you're not starving, their incredible bread and butter and whatever soup they've cooked up that day would be perfect. And, They are nice to old people. read more

If you are looking for a warm welcoming neighborhood restaurant with over the top food and a charming staff, Outerlands is your stop on the N-Judah line. We were impressed with the friendly staff who genuinely want to be there, which can be a challenge in today's restaurant business. I credit this to Riley, the owner, who is present and willing to take the time to meet his guests. The food just adds to the deliciously warm environment starting with the chicken bone broth (served hot in their cozy mugs) followed by lamb meatballs on top of butternut squash purée (we had to place a second order because they're that good). The kale salad was so inviting I forgot to take a picture so I didn't make that mistake when our dinner entrees - cioppino and trout were served. We shared the rice pudding to cap off the night. This place was definitely a San Francisco treat delivered with warm and friendly authenticity. Make sure to take home some freshly made (hot out of the oven) sourdough bread on your way out. read more

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Waited for about an hour to be seated on a Sunday afternoon. It's a cute place with a nice interior but I didn't notice anything particularly special about the menu. Pretty typical brunch food. read more

Outerlands - Veggie Grain Bowl - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've been coming here for years. My wife who's vegan loves it, my son Jax who's a foodie loves it and my son who's a serious carnivore loves it. We also go here all the time to get the fresh baked bread togo. They always have great service and create an excellent setting for a date or family outing. Thank You :) read more

I was worried when we got there in the morning because it looked like the tables outside were filling out and we had our pups with us. Not to worry though- you get in line to order, they give you a table number, and they seat you at the table to ensure that only people who have already ordered are seated. That stress being over, it was good to sit outside because the patio is on the sunny side of the corner. Food was served quickly. My favorite thing were the smashed Yukon potatoes with cracked salt. So crispy and made to perfection. read more

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Wow what a delicious brunch! Even on a weekday morning there were a couple people waiting at the check in. You have to order and pay at the entrance and are then seated afterwards. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, and we chose indoor (which was weirdly dark). The dutch pancake was yummy, and the bacon was just the right amount of crispy. We came out here due to its proximity to Ocean Beach and Golden Gate Park, but I probably wouldn't make the trip all the way out here just to have a yummy brunch. read more

Outerlands - Dutch Pancake w Side of Bacon + Grilled Cheese + Tomato Soup - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Heard about this restaurant as one of best place for brunch in SF. I think it does lives up to the hype ! The ambiance of the restaurant is what most surprise me (in a good way) . I really like the woody deco inside and light pop music playing . For food, I ordered the vegetable grain bowl and a latte. The viggie bowl is simple and delicious (call it simply delicious ?) . The broccoli and cauliflower are just cooked , crunchy and well seasoned. The chickpea purée is very flavorful with texture. The egg came perfect too ( I added an egg, thought it won't be enough food, but actually the portion is good ) . I would totally come back again (probably with some friends , so that we can order some sweets (Dutch pancakes or French toast to share ) read more

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Made a reservation online; the only time available for a weekend night was 8:30. We arrived early and were seated in the bar area. They rushed us through service, were clearly closing, and made us feel completely unwelcome. In fact, the server left before dinner was served. If service ends at 9 (which is generally ridiculous but I completely get it to be a san francisco thing unlike any other city), then maybe don't do an 8:30 sitting? Really uncomfortable. Skip the dinner but stop by for a glass of wine! The star is for an incredible wine list. Delicious. read more

Cute vibe, nice staff but what we had was middling for price and expectations. Went here for a snack, and had the dutch baby. It looked gorgeous, and I did love the apple compote and pecans on top. But the dutch baby itself was not good. The batter recipe used is not right and didn't taste like what I expected. A classic dutch baby should have crispy edges but a soft, tender middle. This one was dry throughout and the edges were more chewy, the pancake didn't taste like anything - which is why I don't think the batter is correct. The texture was dry throughout. We also got the side of house made ricotta, but that was also disappointing, dry and separated and didn't have the creamy taste of the Italian store brought brands, so a rip off as an add on at 2 dollars. read more

Very shitty service. I witnessed who I believe was the manager accoste someone just because they were simply exercising their 1st Ammendment right... the food was sub par also. Will not return and I do not recommend them to anyone. read more

This is a re-review and more of an update for reviewers as it seems the system during weekend lunch has changed. Loved both the older and more recent versions of Outerlands (pre an post-ownership change and pandemic), specifcally loved the new system of checking in and ordering at podium for lunch/brunch. We generally drive across town to eat here a couple of times per year. We went this past MLK holiday weekend on a Sunday, and there was a lot of confusion from the clientele and little help from the staff. No check in/podium, so they seemed to have done away with that, but people were unclear if they were supposed to order first then sit (as most counter service places operate) or vice versa. Turns out you need a member of your party to grab a table, then you go wait in line to order and get a number. When staff were asked about the change, they acted confused as if they didn't have a different system for a long period of time. It's totally fine (if awkward, we had to call the person waiting at the table to read off the menu while in line to order), but seems like they should have some signage indicating the new system, as some ordered then had no table to sit at, not realizing they should have grabbed one prior. Or reacted a little friendlier when asked. They were also out of 2 or 3 items on the brunch menu, which isn't huge to begin with. It seemed like they were short staffed or struggling but they didn't acknowledge any changes or issues, so maybe this is just how it is now. Food is still good, but may not be worth the effort for lunch. read more

Please change the set up of how you check in people. It's very disorganized. My friends and I came here yesterday around 11am. The guy at the front told us the wait would be about 40mins for 6 ppl. They don't text or have yelp waitlist. You guys really should. My friend put a timer on for 30mins so she could check in about our status. We went down the street to get cup of coffee while we waited our turn. After 30mins we walked back to check in. The guy in the front said it be another 20mins because the table of 6 they had has not left the table but they are done eating... maybe politely tell them we have people waiting? ‍ so we waited and waited. She set timer for another 30mins. That timer had gone off. So again I think checked to see if our table is was ready. Sadly... it wasn't. The guy in front said it be another 20 mins because they are clearing the table for us. The table was finally ready. The host told us we had to wait in line to order our food before we were seated...? I never heard of that. So we waited in line for about another 15mins. We paid and tipped before our service which was really weird to me. Anyways, total wait time before we were seated around 1hr and half. Food I got the pulled pork breakfast sandwich it was really good. I love brioche bun, sauce and I wish the pulled pork was smothered in bbq sauce. My only complain would be I wish it came with side of potatoes. I also got the elderflower spritz which was nice and refreshing Overall food I give 6 out of 10 Service I give a 2 because of all the waiting and no one checking on us. read more

Outerlands - Breakfast Sandwich with pulled pork - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California