Outerlands - San Francisco (CA)

5 /5 Sean Anderson: This place is super cozy! We were able to get a seat for 2 for dinner without a reservation. The place had just the right amount of people chatting it up. The service was quick, the servers seemed happy, and the food was impeccable. I will concede that it was $36 for a chicken dinner, and I thought that was a little pricey, but it was honestly a really good meal and was worth the price. We got some of their fresh baked bread w/ butter and that was delicious, too.

5 /5 Brita Spano Villanueva: The perfect cozy place for a foggy SF day. The elevated “home-cooked” dishes are always exactly what I am craving, whether their weekend brunch or weeknight dinner. Everything is seasonal, fresh and flavorful. There are no misses on the menu.

4 /5 Robert Vida: Had a great pork chop dinner here. The service was very good and we both really liked the wood finishes and the decor inside. Removed one star because you get hit with 2 additional fees at the end that arent reflected in the menu prices.

4 /5 Ben M: Let’s start with the not-so-great points: The wait times here are very long. We had signed up for a table outside, but unfortunately, we ended up inside because others who arrived after us were seated ahead of us. That was disappointing, especially since we had to sit indoors when time got tight. Oh, and they forgot to prepare one of our dishes – a breakfast sandwich. To their credit, even though the kitchen was already closed, they still went out of their way to make it for us, which was really nice. Now, onto the good stuff – and there’s a lot! Their coffee is absolutely amazing, brewed with a La Marzocco espresso machine that delivers every time. The food? Outstanding. The grilled cheese sandwich is a masterpiece (seriously, I’m a fan), and the pudding is also excellent. Yes, the place is wildly expensive, but despite everything, I’d definitely go back. The quality of the coffee and food makes it worth a visit, even if you need to pack a little extra patience.

5 /5 Lu See Kwik: 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.