Delicious sandwiches in a Cabin on a typical San Francisco foggy morning? Well I don't think it gets any better than that! So I have been wanting to try this place forever but every time I come the wait is insane. Today I made sure I came in right when it opened so I could finally get a spot in this hot new restaurant. Also Chef Brett is kind of my idol...but I was too shy to ask for a picture :x maybe next time. Well ambiance A+ and the food hit the spot. Everyone was really nice and attentive which is extremely important to me when it comes an overall food experience. I was just sad when my meal was over. I didn't want to leave! The grilled cheese is a must along with the Ginger pear cider. So get it, eat it, enjoy it! read more

Outerlands - Grilled cheese - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Our server was a ham. Lots of cute same sex couples around us tonight. Just adorable. Clam stew was quite different than the ones I had at the Dock at Linden Street but very tasty. Salad with mustard green was refreshing and light. Home made bread very yummy. Quince and Persimmon dessert was sweet and dense. Four Barrel coffee kept me warm in a chill autumn evening. Holy cow. Outer Sunset might as well be another city. I complained to my dining partner about the lackluster of city life. Wish that I could move to New York. This town is too provincial I whined. Friend laughed. I couldn't stand the predictability, or rather, I couldn't stand running into another person I know. A town is likely too small if you are afraid of running into people, not because you have anything to hide but you are private and you want to explore a city without having to worry about being spotted. Case and point. I was at a City Arts and Lecture the other day, thousands of people in line for Aziz Ansari, and I ran into a colleague. Back when I worked on a 2nd and Brannon and 1st and Howard, no day would pass without me running into someone I know. Thus, Outerlands is great. It's in an area that is a city of its own. A suburb where no doubt you can stay invisible. The decor, after the remodeling, is contemporary and airy. The staff, very friendly and easy on the eyes. A bit of seen and to be seen (really, in Outer Sunset?!) scene, though it may be just this restaurant attracted the hipper crowd. 5:30 seating and the restaurant was crowded. Food was very fresh and seemed locally sourced. I have not done the research to know if it was so. It also reminded me a bit of Park Tavern, for some strange reason, I suppose I could do some research to find out if this was a related sister restaurant but my brain was foggy from just completed my last and final 50K race this year, just yesterday. Friend brought me bath salt, Lavender bath salt, as a token of celebration, really? I feel very special indeed. We were planning another eating expedition. Friend lives in Inner Richmond. I have a few suggestions though I am not into, at the moment, exploring a neighborhood that I may or may not run into people I do not want to run into. As in "are you stalking me?" and my answer would "no, i'm just in the neighborhood visiting a friend." Does not seem very cool. I need some new friends or I need to get over how small this town is indeed, or some plastic surgery or some forget and forgive pills to top it all off. I do like this restaurant on Judah, Best part was to watch N line going up and down, while admiring the fixture and exposed wood panel on the wall. It's a small town indeed, but this is part of the charm. I will bookmark it and eventually get back here and embrace the wait with my girlfriends for that long promised overdue weekend brunch. read more

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It was about 30 min wait, not bad. I had oat porridge. It was tasty, but the portion was very small. Atmosphere was really good. read more

Go here on the weekends and get the Dutch pancakes! Friend and I came like 10 mins before opening to write our names on the seating list so we got seated as soon as they opened (yay). When we left brunch at 10 am something the line was super long. We got sweet and savory dutch pancakes, split both in half so we got to try both. Definitely recommend doing that if you never had either. Both were so good! Dutch pancakes in terms of texture reminded me of a french culler. We also the quiche which was also very good. Friend got the hot cider (alcoholic) which tasted way better then my drink, don't remember what mines was except it was a fruity one. read more

Outerlands - Savory and sweet Danish pancakes, quiche - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've been back for lunch and dinner more recently and enjoyed the food both times. The grilled cheese really hit the spot! I'm salivating just thinking about it! I'm sad they don't offer it during dinner service though. My husband and I came for dinner the other night and our server came across initially as fairly rude or uninterested in helping us. We asked a question and she answered with "ah huh" and looked annoyed the whole time. Who does that? And she never cracked a smile while we were there. She did recommend a good glass of wine and came by to refill our waters. Essentially she did the bare minimum her job requires. Anyways, food 4-5 stars. Hipster attitude 0 stars. read more

Outerlands - Grilled cheese and tomato soup - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Call me cheap, but $15 bucks for a sandwich which is served on one piece of long crunchy bread... Not much selection of anything What more do I have to say? oh, service is dreadful. Waited 10 mins for the guy to count cash like it was his first transaction of the day. Ops, maybe i should be more American and use a Credit Card. read more

Outerlands - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is a review of Outerlands based on experiences before the pandemic, uniformly positive. I have not been since. We are there a few times. It was all enjoyable. This is a great restaurant enveloped by the fog. The western side of San Francisco, by the ocean, is so different than the Financial District. If you get to know the city and the Bay Area, you come to realize it can take an hour on mass transit to get downtown from the outer avenues, while it can be twenty minutes door to door timed right from near a BART stop in Oakland. The geographic distance creates a cultural difference: the vibe here is about the cold, windy surfing, and the community it attracts. The only other note is there is often a wait. This is a place people are willing to travel a good distance to dine at. And then they will stand in the cold on the corner for their table. That is a good sign. It also is a deterrent. Everyone orders the toast. There is no reason not to do so. That isn't the whole point of visiting. It's just a feature not to be missed. read more

Brunch is now back to be my favorite meal of the day. Long ago, I've given up on brunch because no matter where you go the brunch menu are all the same as the last one. You know, the omelette, the benedicts, the blah, blah, blah, boring! Not here, it was like re-discovering a new meal time for the very first time. Outerlands Pork Hash - what's different about this one? It's melt in your mouth good. The pork is so tender it pulls apart on it's own, well, okay a little help from me, the point is it's tender good, seasoned well and tasty. Dutch Pancakes baked in a cast iron pan - I don't usually eat pancake for breakfast or at any meal but when I do, I'll have this pancakes, they are that good. Maple-sage sausage - we were actually expecting an actual sausage but this sausage came in a delicious pastry, it wasn't what we were expecting but it was a pleasant surprise. Sticky bun - delicious and baked as ordered from scratch, no need to say more. Mimosa - okay, the mimosa is just like any other mimosa I ever had but it's got champagne so it was great. read more

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Great little find in the outer Sunset. Just walking in, and seeing the decor and ambiance, you feel like it's the kind of restaurant you know you will end up liking, for whatever reason. The staff is friendly, hard working, and they just give off the aura that they are trying to do things the right way. The menu changes very often, but they seem to carry forward a few staples to order. The ingredients taste fresh, and the flavors, for the most part, are pretty on target. The highlight of their menu so far is definitely the savory galette - my friend and I had split an order to try, and after the first bite, we both started to despise the each other for taking the other half. Without a doubt, a must have for any meal, brunch or dinner. The chicken and wild rice soup was also a pretty filling and tasty dish, but was a bit on the salty side and the broth was a little thin for my liking. My friend ordered (if I recall correctly) the pork shoulder and grits dish, but was a tad disappointed with it. Although the bit I tried seemed to be okay, it seems the grits weren't that creamy and a little uneven on the flavors. Certainly glad to have found this place, and definitely wanting to try the brunch...with my OWN order of the savory galette! read more

The first time I noticed Outerlands was when I was across the street at Sea Breeze Cafe with my cousin. We noticed a large crowd waiting outside, but we hadn't a clue what they were waiting for. Outerlands is one of those hidden gems that is so discrete you'll have to walk by it a couple of times before you notice it. But once you know it's there, you'll keep coming back. The interior is reminiscent of a cabin. Almost every inch is covered in wood; from the wooden tables and chairs, to the walls, to the counter, it's all covered. There's this warm, homey feel to it. I found it to be very comforting. There is limited seating, so grab a free table as soon as you spot one or be prepared to sit outside. The menu is pretty small and changes from day to day as they use the freshest available ingredients. I had the open faced portobello mushroom sandwich which contained a walnut gremolata, yummy portobello mushrooms, and spinach under ooey gooey mozzarella. The sandwich came with a mixed green salad as well. All that for $9. Their bread is amazing! I believe it is made on site? Not sure about that. I also tried the potato leek soup, which was okay. (Pisces on 40th and Judah makes a better potato leek bisque.) My friend had the open faced fried egg and bacon sandwich and the eggs were cooked perfectly; I love it when the yolk oozes out! Every dish that they offer is simple, but so fresh and delish! Will definitely be back! read more

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My boyfriend and I came across Outerlands on our way to get some coffee. With the great reviews I've seen on Yelp, we decided to try it out before getting some coffee a few doors down the street. This place is definitely has the whole 'hipster' vibe, but more importantly have extremely welcoming workers! Our waitress was so nice and I love that she wasn't the only one that came up to our table to see if everything was okay or if we were done with our plates. I was a little disappointed in the menu since there wasn't much of a selection. My boyfriend decided to get the toast with butter, and add a side of bacon and eggs along with it. I ordered the grilled cheese sandwich and added a side of soup. The bread for the toast and for my grilled cheese sandwich was amazeballz! Such a thick slice of bread, but so so good. It's definitely made in-house. Aside from that however, I didn't feel there was anything spectacular. I'm not sure how much I would've liked the place if it wasn't for the bread itself, and not necessarily sure if I would come back. Very slim pickin's. read more

Outerlands - Side of eggs and bacon - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I really have mixed feelings about this place due to the fact that they got the order wrong, my bill wrong and I had to wait almost 2 hours to sit down. We came here at 11 am on Sunday, wait was close to 2 hours. We finally managed to sit down and it took quite a bit to get our order in. I ordered savory Dutch pancakes with ricotta, the execution on my pancake was excellent. My friend ordered the same thing, however, the kitchen accidentally added ricotta on his. Service was very poor and I get it its probably due to peak hours, but after almost a 2 hour wait the least I can ask for is good service. If I had to rate the food itself it'd be 4 to 5 stars. Do I think this place is worth the wait? Definitely not, but if you haven't been you should definitely try it. read more

Outerlands - Savory dutch pancake with ricotta - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've only come here for brunch... but I've heard that the brunch is better than the dinner. They have really yummy open faced sandwhiches (or... in scandinavian: Smörgåsbord!). I tried the asparagus/portebello mushroom one, delish! My friend also tried the one with bacon and eggs... and the pastrami one also sounded yummy. The sandwhiches are very filling mostly because the bread is hella BIG and HARD. Its a good rustic sourdough. I have also tried the grilled cheese sandwhich combo with a bowl of soup. The grilled cheese was super filling and oily, but oh so satisfying! The soup they had was a carrot/ginger soup. Not a big fan of ginger, but it was actually really tasty, not too overpowered by the ginger, and perfect to dip the extra bread from the grilled cheese! It can get a bit crowded, but I like that they have tables outside and the inside and outside is connected by this huge window. Just a few blocks from the beach, this is a great spot to come to on one of those sunny weekend mornings! Reminds me of happy times =) read more

Outerlands - Grilled cheese and carrot Ginger soup - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

First of all, DON'T LIE TO YOUR CUSTOMERS miss front waitress person. We were told the wait would be at MOST 30-40 minutes. We sat down an hour and 30 minutes later, with the whole time playing the "we waited already ____ minutes, it'll be our turn soon" game. If you're going to lie and make us wait an additional one hour your food better blow my brains out. ALSO, This happened like 4 times there, where someone just randomly shows up and says oh you crossed our name off like 1 column back ( you write your names in columns on the wait list) and the waitress goes oh we called you but you weren't there , here we will sit you to the next table. Wtf????? There are TONS Of customers waiting outside, how is it fair that people can just dip, do whatever they want, and come back to get seating whenever. Now for the food: if the wait wasn't that long, it would've been decent. We got the Dutch oven savory pancake and the jail whatever egg with a side of potatoes. Honestly the wait was so bad that my girlfriend didn't even want to Instagram it... (She still did anyways though for good measure) the portions they give are incredibly small. It honestly felt like I just ate at some fancy bakery place. The food was good but I left the place feeling very unsatisfied. If I hadn't ordered the potatoes ( which were pretty good, kinda burnt, but the char gave it a nice texture) I would've left the place still hungry. The food isn't cheap either so there's that too. I don't see why there's so much hype for this place. Is it because it looks super hipster? Honestly there are places with breakfast foods nearby that not only have a shorter wait, but also are cheaper and taste equally good if not better. Probably will not be coming back. read more

I've been meaning to try Outerlands ever since Anna T first mentioned it to me - so of course I'd jump at the opportunity when my friend suggested it for a late brunch (okay, fine, late lunch, considering it was 1:30pm when we arrived). My hope that showing up late would mean a shorter wait was quickly dashed, when, after driving 30 minutes to get out here, we had to wait another 80 minutes before we were seated. Needless to say, I was STARVING by then. Having had plenty of time to peruse the (short) menu, we immediately ordered the: * Hot Ginger Lemon Apple Cider [ http://flic.kr/p/cY8k3E ] - Like others have said, this is absolutely delicious. The ginger is very noticeable, so those who are not fans should steer clear. It's a shame they don't bottle and sell this stuff though - when asked, we were told that the cider is actually purchased, but then infused with all the spices and other ingredients in-house. * Toast w/ Strawberry Jam and Sea Salt Butter [ http://flic.kr/p/cY8kmU ] - Two thick slices of light and slightly tangy sourdough bread. You get an interesting melding of flavors when the three are combined, with the light sourness from the bread, the sweet and tangy from the jam, and the cream and salt from the butter. * Eggs in Jail [ http://flic.kr/p/cY8kxW ] - My first time trying this classic breakfast entree, actually! Using the same sourdough bread, the slightly salted egg was cooked to creamy, gooey perfection. The thick-cut bacon should definitely be eaten along with everything else, because it runs on the salty side. * Dutch Pancake [ http://flic.kr/p/cY8kL1 ] - With a crispy exterior, and soft, fluffy, interior, their Dutch pancakes are very akin to Yorkshire pudding in texture. Lightly sweetened with powdered sugar, and quite tasty. Even better when had with the strawberry jam above! Aside from good food, they also probably have one of the neatest interiors I've seen in a while. With all the floor to ceiling windows around the place, those of you into photography can expect some amazing lighting. Now, those who know me will be expecting this: while I'm not completely striking them off my list, Outerlands is certainly not a place I plan to frequent, given that the 1-3 hour waits that result from the drive out here, and the mad crazy lines. ***Accessibility Info*** Venue - No problems getting inside or around the front of restaurant, but it may be a bit of a squeeze towards the back. Plenty of accessible outdoor seating as well. Bathroom - I didn't check them out, so I can't comment on them. read more

Aptly named, this might be the best Mission district eatery that's located outside the Mission, way outside. It's also a little out of place in terms of the general cuisine of most restaurants in the Outer Sunset which can really only make it that much more appealing. The restaurant with its rustic, wood cabin-like interior and friendly hipster staff has a laid back, comforting and unpretentious feel regardless of the popularity this place enjoys. The lunch food served here very much matches the vibe of this restaurant as well. Large artisan sandwiches served on thick, hearty slices of sourdough bread -- the kind with the dense dark-brown rock-hard crust. The grilled cheese sandwich and fried egg and bacon hot open-faced sandwiches are delicious and filling. The grilled cheese sandwich, probably the thickest one you'll ever order, had melted and slightly charred cheese oozing from the edges -- love that part. The fried bacon and egg sandwich also had a pepper aioli spread beneath the layers of melted provolone cheese, bacon and egg which added a little more depth to the sandwich -- whenever you put together bacon, eggs, cheese and sourdough it's pretty much a winning combination though. Good chocolate chip cookies and a nice treat after consuming a lot of savory items. Was told to try the hot ginger lemon apple cider which was a nice take on a childhood favorite hot beverage of mine but a bit pricey for what it is. read more

Outerlands - grilled cheese - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

I'm new to the city so this past Sunday was the first time I went out for brunch! This place is awesome and so so yummy! We did wait for about an hour but honestly it's worth the wait. The menu is a short list but the plate size is huge. We ordered three main dish and 1 side for 3 of us to share. Everything was filling and we were left with happy stomachs. Service is alright. Coffee is not the best. The atmosphere is very "hipster". I will definitely be going back here. read more

Outerlands - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Buckwheat brownie-A Cornbread Egg Benedict-A plus Brisket sandwich-A Coffee-B Service-A I imagine weekends are crazy busy, but had a delicious lunch with no wait on Tuesday. read more

Outerlands - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Two words: Dutch pancake. We had a short wait when we visited because it was gray and foggy and not many people were opting for an outdoor seat but we were impatient and snatched the opportunity. Otherwise, prepare for a 45-1hr wait. The menus are simple but it's hard to choose when you want to try different things. The Dutch pancake was a must and we asked for a sweet/savory mix which means they mix the apples and the bacon in one. Fantastic choice. I had the hot cider which was perfect for warming myself up in that cold fog and I highly recommend the side of potatoes with aioli if you're into that - potatoes for breakfast - kind of thing. I would definitely return for the Dutch pancake and maybe to try some other pastries but I'm not sure how worth it is with such a long wait and no take out opportunities for small pastries. read more

Outerlands - Sweet/Savory Dutch Pancake - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This place is hands down one of the best brunch places ever. We ordered A LOT, and everything was delicious. 1) waffles with strawberries 2) cast iron grilled cheese 3) avo toast 4) greens 5) pie of the day (strawberry rubar) Everything was amazing!!!!! It's also super close to the beach which is a plus. read more

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It was hard for me to find a spot to lock up my bike! At least i felt some security my bike wouldn't get stolen with the amount of people waiting to get a table inside. Luckily, my friends and i were able to snag a small community table with a couple by the door. The dark wood and the decor makes it feel rustic and homey. The menu was fitting with classics like eggs in jail, dutch pancakes, and a good old fashioned grilled cheese. I automatically develop a huge grin on my face when i see that i can add an egg to anything. I enjoyed an open faced sandwich with a perfectly running egg and a pot of drip coffee. Be prepared to wait a little bit. Bring a jacket (this is the outer sunset after all). Drink lots of coffee. read more

Brunch here on the weekends is busy. My friend got here at 10:30am to put her name down early for a party of 6, while the rest of us showed up around 11:40. (Thank you friend!) Parking is easier (note: easier, not easy, bc parking in SF can never be easy!) since the restaurant is located in the Outer Sunset residential neighborhood. On to the food! My eggs in hole was delicious and savory, but it was smaller than I expected. The sausage and chermoula was a little too savory and salty and I found myself wanting more bread to balance it. I had a bite of the pastrami sandwich and it was delicious and I wished I got that instead! Service was excellent! Checked on us regularly and got drinks/food out quick. TL;DR: Popular, hipster brunch place. Tasty but ~smaller~ portions than expected. read more

Outerlands - Eggs in jail. Savory! - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Did I like the food? Yes. Would I come back? No Why? Because the wait is waaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyy toooooooooo long. I came here with a friend for lunch and I think we waited for over an hr and it was a weekday! That's just ridiculous. I got the open faced sandwich with an egg on it. It was pretty good but my bread was kinda brunt so I couldn't even cut it. The latte was good and was very nicely made. If I were to pass by and there's no wait, I would consider going in it otherwise, no thanks. read more

Outerlands - Artfully crafted latte - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We (my husband and I) came here a couple weeks ago on our quest to try 52 new places in 52 weeks. After walking through GG Park and stopping to catch our breath (and grab a beer at Park Chalet) we sauntered over to Outerlands for what we thought was going to be an early dinner. We put our name on the waitlist with a very nice guy behind the bar (unbeknowst to us it was the owner!), grabbed two beers (mind you 2nd beer for both of us after our 3 mile hike, no water yet) and headed to wait outside. We scored a prime seat on the benches under the trees and within the circumfrance of a heat lamp. After finishing our beers a waiter came by asking if we'd like some more. Two more rounds of STRONG beers and some very cozy blankets later....our table was finally up! By this point we were well past tipsy and excited to eat. And boy was it worth the wait! Between the Little Gems salad, the Duck Confit leg, and a delish pasta and soup it was a meal worth waiting for. After a cocktail for each of us we had dessert and drip coffee (the coffee was not Trouble coffee which I thought was interesting). I believe our bill came out to about $120, but I think half of that was easily spent on drinks. So really not too terrible. After talking up a storm and almost closing the place down I doubt if we will be invited back any time soon, but it is absolutely worth a second trip. I'm only giving it four stars because the hour (hour and half really) wait was a little long. read more

Outerlands - melnunez photo - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

BEST GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH...yes, end of review... ok ok...It was an absolutely FANTASTIC GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH ($5)...great cheese taste and the bread was wonderful, too. I asked for a fried egg to make it a CROCQUE MADAME. It came with the egg INSIDE the sandwich!. W-0-W. The GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH was better than anything I had in Paris or France for that matter! (They DO have ketchup which you will NOT want to use on the Grilled Cheese for it will mask the awesomeness of the crispy cheese taste.) The SMOKED HAM SANDWICH was h-u-g-e and it came with the daily soup ($11). (The soup changes daily.) Today was a veggie soup cooked in a brown-butter roux with chunks of squash, browned onions, & arugula ! We all enjoyed it and remarked on how the unique veggie combination blended into a very tasty meal. Yes, one could just have to soup and be completely satisfied. OK, It was a cold day, but still, soup is perfect for a San Francisco cold day (OK, that is almost every day by the ocean!) The MIXED SALAD with ASIAN PEARS had the perfect combo of the sweetness of the pear slices and the touch of vinegar. OUTERLANDS had the perfect oil-vinegar combo, too. The HOT APPLE CIDER with ginger & lemon ($4) was so good on first taste that we all sipped ours at the same time, looked at each other, and said, SOOOOO GOOD ! The atmosphere was a fun San Francisco casual trendy. Lots of variety of styles and San Francisco coolness. The restaurant had the perfect fun 'old world' look with wood slabs as wall covering. It really felt fun and comfortable. KELLY our server was very friendly and attentive. The place was packed and the servers were running back & forth. As for the long wait. It IS worth it. Some YELPers apparently have not traveled outside the USA or their local McD's. Are some people SO impatient and SO used to scarfing down a meal in 5 minutes that they can't enjoy the concept of good food in a popular restaurant with a wait? Clearly, some YELPers are not foodies...but write reveiws! OUTERLANDS is a fun trendy restaurant that has unique & tasty flavors in everything they serve ! read more

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I love brunch and Outerlands hits the spot. Really good fresh baked bread and quality dishes. My last visit I tried the grits with eggs and the open faced summer squash sandwich. Mmm mm good! Get here early- wait gets long. I think I waited about an hour. Go next door to Trouble Coffee to get some joe and sit in the parklet right next to the restaurant. read more

Went for a birthday lunch with my husband. Food was excellent and will definitely be coming back. Grilled was cheese was delicious, as well as the waffle. The Breakfast martini was great, did it it with Vodka instead of Gin. Nice staff, a pleasure to deal with. read more

Magazine blurbs of Outerlands would have you (or perhaps just me) believe that it's a grungy beachside locale for surfers dashing in to grab a calorie-packed breakfast before a day out on the waves. One look at the wait (or, hopefully for you, reviews of the wait) will indicate otherwise. Luckily for me, I'd read about it in advance (thanks, Yelpers!) and arrived a few minutes after opening, Saturday morning, to put my name on the list before things got out of hand. (I intended to meet friends at 11am for brunch.) I was nonplussed to find that there was no line, but the hostess told me to go ahead and throw my name on the list anyway, promising to seat me whenever my party got here. (Lovestruck.) Sans wait, brunch was amazing. A few things never arrived at our table, but what did come was memorable. I had a spicy ginger & pear cider, a fresh Japanese squash soup topped with toasted pepitas & edible flowers (not pretentious :)), and a tartine spread with roasted butternut puree, two eggs over easy, whipped chevre, walnut crumble, kale, and fresh rapini. ... and THEN dessert to follow (the platonic ideal of a chocolate chip cookie, and a simple, buttery housemade caramel). Decor-wise, Outerlands' recycled wood interior is endearingly comfortable, and ethics-wise, the restaurant's food sourcing is awesome (and contributes to a really tasty meal). If I lived locally, I'd camp out here indefinitely. And maybe learn how to surf. In the meanwhile, I'll just enjoy the memory of brunch. read more

Outerlands - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

I wanted to love this place, but it just didn't happen. Conceptually and on paper, the food and flavor combinations make sense. But when I tasted the dishes, they always fell short in either execution or flavor. For instance, I loves the cauliflower foam (and I'm not even big on cauliflower) on my braised lamb shank entree (pic uploaded), but the lamb itself was dry and stringy (seared too hard? braised too long?) The desserts were a little high brow and seemed a little disconnected to the homey/comfort spirit of the rest of the menu. The deconstructed plating only served to undermine the cohesion / interaction of the flavors. Oh, and everyone has raved about the bread (ordered separately as a side), but I didn't think it was very good at all. The texture and pore structure was almost cake-like (like white bread), and lacked gluten development. The butter, on the other hand, was outstanding and was a small highlight of the meal. The service was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. The beverage list (beer/wine) needs work. read more

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Went here for brunch recently...very cute place and of course like most/all brunch places in SF...its small and there's a wait. Since everyone recommended the Eggs in a basket and sweet dutch pancake that was what we got. It was alright...nothing really stood out. Very simple tasting dishes...I kind of felt like I could have made that eggs in jail thing. Very simple tastes and flavors are not very strong. Oh I did like the potatoes we got.. not sure what kind of sauce was on it but it was good. Eh probably won't be back. read more

Outerlands - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

There was a lot of hype about this place so I was excited to try this popular brunch place in the outer sunset. There are only a few selections available and lunch items are only available after 10am. The food was quite tasty but our surly female server really brought down the enjoyment of my meal. She didn't even give us her name and acted as though we were bothering her with our questions. She didn't even fake a smile once. We had the Cornbread Benedict (egg was not as runny as desired), cast iron grilled cheese sandwich with bacon, and brisket sandwich. Per the reviews, I saved room for the pastries and dared to try the strawberry rhubarb coffee cake, which was rather disappointing to me. It was basically some strawberry rhubarb topping on a cornbread muffin. Given the amount they charge for their food, I really expected a bit more. read more

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Friends in town? Craving brunch food? This is my go-to brunch spot in SF. Like many have said, there's really no point in complaining about the wait time here. If you want to eat at a very popular restaurant with very limited seating, then you wait. If you don't believe in waiting for your food or made the the mistake of coming hangry, either leave now or go to ANY of the surrounding places (Trouble Coffee, Celia's, a short walk from Devil's Teeth - A PLETHORA OF OPTIONS!) for a quick snack. Seriously. Aside from that noted wait, the food here is fantastic. The dutch pancake is my absolute favorite item on their brunch menu, both sweet and savory, and I ALWAYS get it with their homemade ricotta. That homemade ricotta is really something else. Everything is always fresh-tasting and clean (well, to some extent) and their soups and toast are fantastic. If you're stopping by for lunch, the cubano is delicious - I drooled mid-consumption. And I'm okay with that. The beachy-drift wood, mellow atmosphere is great, though I would advise you to wear a jacket, even on a sunny day, for outdoor seating. Great, friendly service as well :) read more

Everytime I get the chance to visit my hometown (city of San Francisco of course!) I make an effort to get into the city early enough to start off my tourist day at Outerlands for either breakfast or weekend brunch! I love the cozy, rustic interior and the fact that the ingredients are organic and locally sourced. I have not been disappointed with anything that I have ordered. I also love that they are vegetarian friendly! Their Levain Flatbread, quiche, and Eggs-in-Jail are among my favorites. My only complaint is that there is always a wait (longest I've waited was 45-50 minutes) but is that a bad thing for a local business?! Service is slow at times but is always excusable because the staff is always so happy and attentive when they are needed. Their coffee in my opinion isn't the best but mimosas are an A+! Also bring a jacket for the wait on those foggy San Francisco mornings! read more

I had the black bean soup today. It came at a very tepid temperature and was lacking flavor. Since it wasn't hot when it was served it became cold very quickly. Super disappointing. I couldn't eat the soup so I ordered the pastrami sandwich - it was good, but not totally redeeming. The bread and coffee were good - per the usual. I hope Outerlands brings its soup game back. They used to be so good. read more

Outerlands - Don't order the Black Bean soup. - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've been looking forward to trying Outerlands for MONTHS! It's "far" since I live in the TL and I'm rarely this far west in the city. I know the wait for brunch/dinner can break your spirit so I went for lunch today with a colleague. There was a 15 min wait for a table so we opted for the bar and were seated immediately. Ambiance is Grade-A. Love the wood and open bar area. So many pretty little touches and details. It's definitely got a northern CA style and aesthetic to it. We ordered two tomato soups, and shared the grilled cheese and "everything" plancha. Grilled cheese is really good here and I'm glad we split it because an entire one would have been a bit much for me. The plancha was like an open faced sandwich with avocado purée, perfectly cooked egg, and pickled veggies. We got the chocolate chip cookie (milk and dark chocolate with sea salt) to share at the end of the meal and it came out warm and ooey gooey! Service was good but a bit confusing at the bar--I'm still not sure who our server was. It took a long time to get the pastry/dessert menu after we cleared our plates and another long while for the check. Still giving 5 stars for the food and total experience though. I was surprised how reasonably priced the dishes were. Would want to return and try dinner and a cocktail. read more

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WOWWWW!!! The atmosphere of this place is awesome. 5/5 for that...very homey type of feel... I had the grilled cheese sandwich with a side of their celery root soup (ehhh). The grilled cheese was AMAZING and the bread will make you jizz, literally. It's the perfect crunch/texture with buttery perfection and thickness. AHHHH it's SO GOOD. Definitely come and get the grilled cheese...it's not any ordinary grilled cheese!!!!!! read more

It was good but it wasn't great. We were seated after 20 minutes which I thought was nice after reading about the long waits. Unfortunately our food took over 30 minutes to come. We both ordered the grilled cheese with tomato soup. I wonder if they had started a new soup batch or something. Took a while. The bread on the sandwich was huge. Too big in my opinion. The cheeses were ok but a bit overheated and hard around the edges. There could have been a lot more tomato for the extra cost and even the soup was just okay. I scooped out the dressings and used it as a dip for my sandwich. I was very full after but split a strawberry brownie with my friend anyway. The brownie was not a brownie. It was more like a very bland brown flourless chewy thing. The parts of strawberry were better but as a whole, meh. It must have been organic or something. I liked the look of the place and how they offer outdoor seating. Our waiter was nice but overall the service was entirely too slow. It wasnt crazy packed and our order was simple so pretty disappointed by the wait, and what came after. If there wasn't a wait and you wanted a relaxing vibe place I'd recommend trying this spot. Otherwise, I'd have to pass. read more

We had dinner here to try it out now that they settled in- The food is skimpy and overloaded with olive oil. The salmon and steak were tasty but so little served for the $26 price each. And $10 for 2 hunks of the superbly crusted warm bread! It is still a fun place but order more dishes if you come hungry. Returned today and was totally disappointed with the lunch/ brunch we ordered. Coffee terrible, eggs not cooked on tough bread with cold potatoes. Sandwich on huge bread slices and hunks of veggies was impossible to eat. Server barely spoke to us and ignored our requests. This place has lost whatever it once had. So sad to see the decline of food and service but it may last as it will still draw the hipsters who just arrived in the city and will think the decor is more important than what is served. read more

Maybe I'm not hip enough, Millbrae House Of Pancakes, The Griddle in West Hollywood, Highway 29 Cafe 20 years ago(haven't been there since folks moved), even Bay Watch San Mateo have set the standards for me so I don't get this place. Food was ok, but a bit pricey for what you get and service was decent. I guess less is more, but not breakfast I'm my opinion read more

Grilled cheese was great! It's a TINY restaurant with a couple of outdoor seats and probably 10-15 tables inside. Everything is fresh and it looks like the menu is generated daily and everything is made in house! They have some great teas which they serve in individual pots and they have a fairly extensive beer selection in comparison to the daily menu. They sold out of their lentil soup by the time we were sat but it looked awesome and the entire place smelled great! I love sustainable, seasonal menu restaurants! I had the grilled cheese which was the most grand grilled cheese I had ever seen! It was only $4.50 and my lunch companion enjoyed their open face bacon and fried egg sandwich which had roasted red peppers on it with a side salad of fresh baby greens and a vinaigrette dressing. The kitchen was open so we could see all of the food being cooked an assembled in the open. The restaurant is quite quaint and the only unusual thing beyond the setting is that they seat you, give you a menu and then you go to the counter to order and pay. When your food is ready they do bring it out to you which is a little different than a typical restaurant that would have you order at the counter. I love the fact that they bring large bottles of water to the table so you can refill your own glass as you need. to. Great place! Will definitely return when in Sunset again. read more

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