Outerlands
New American restaurant · Outer Sunset
4001 Judah St, San Francisco, CA 94122
Highlights
Dutch pancakes, sourdough bread, brunch, and dinner are served.
Dutch pancakes, sourdough bread, brunch, and dinner are served.
"The dining room at this Outer Sunset spot looks like a beachside Airbnb ran into a lumber yard. Spending a morning in this wood-covered space just blocks from the ocean is an ideal pastime. Their brunch menu, which covers everything from breakfast sandwiches and sticky buns to chia bowls, is worth getting out of bed early for. Never leave without the dutch pancake, a fluffy behemoth loaded with berries, pecans, and a glob of housemade ricotta." - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez, patrick wong
"On the fringes of the city, this charmingly rustic salvaged wood retreat is a beloved neighborhood stalwart. Noteworthy above all for baking some of the best bread in the city, sourdough devotees are known to make the pilgrimage from far and wide to partake in the crusty, mahogany-hued levain, served in thick slices with house-cultured butter (loaves are also available to purchase). Beyond the obligatory bread, the small seasonal menu features commendable ingredients served in a simple, hearty style that allows their quality to shine, whether its roasted chicken with market vegetables, or a slow-cooked ragu Bolognese with springy tagliatelle. On weekends, brunch follows a similar formula, with the addition of excellent pastries like a signature sticky bun." - Michelin Inspector
"Just a few blocks away from Ocean Beach is Outerlands, an American restaurant with a wood-filled dining room that feels like the inside of a boat. While you could have a fantastic brunch date here, don’t overlook the dinner menu, especially for a last-minute or dog-friendly meal—seasonal dishes like salads, soups, and tagliatelle with corn and tomatoes are crowd-pleasers, and snagging a table takes little effort." - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez, patrick wong
"Outlerlands is a popular neighborhood haunt for brunch and dinner out by the beach. That means you can count on a motley crew of regulars filling the dining room at any time, a crowd you can easily blend into even if it’s your first time exploring the menu of unfussy, seasonal cuisine. For brunch, don’t skip the seasonal toast and sweet Dutch pancake; for dinner, a market salad and roasted chicken make for a filling meal — likely with leftovers to spare." - Paolo Bicchieri
"Reward yourself post-run with one of San Francisco’s most coveted brunch menus, reopened to much acclaim. The Outer Sunset’s destination restaurant has all the sourdough apple fritters and sticky buns you require, and if you ran fast enough, you just might beat the brunch rush." - Paolo Bicchieri
