4. Restaurants

Boulettes Larder

Embarcadero Plaza,1 Ferry Bldg, San Francisco, CA, 94111
  • (415) 399-1155
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  • Christina L.

    Not brunch, but lunch was pleasant. Based on the other reviews, I was expecting horrendous service, but fabulous food. Instead, I got awkward service and good food. The service was not fluid. There was just something off about it. Part of it might have been the tone of our waitress's speech. Obviously, it's busy for lunch, so our waitress kept hounding us and asking if we were ready to order. When she asked what we wanted to drink, she suggested something and sparkling grapefruit juice. I ordered the grapefruit juice thinking it was fresh juice, but it wasn't; it was bottled IZZE's sparkling juice . . . Then, when I ordered the seared day boat scallops, I asked about the serving size, i.e., whether it was an appetizer or an entree sized portion, she said the portion was small and made a funny face. I interpreted that funny face to mean that it wasn't enough for an entree, so I ordered the scallops and the braised pulled pork sandwich. The scallops dish was not small, but in hindsight, maybe the $24 price tag should have been my clue. There were four smallish, but deliciously seared scallops on a generous bed of spinach in some delicious sauce. It was definitely enough for an entree for one person. The pulled pork sandwich was unexceptional. The braised pork was tender, and stuffed in a fresh, crunchy french baguette, it should have been the highlight of my day, but it was just okay. Don't get me wrong, it was good, but the pork wasn't the complex array of flavors I was expecting for $18.50.

    (3)

  • Annie C.

    My husband and I tried this place yesterday and we were not impress. The service was okay. But we were disappointed when we did not get one of our order. The waiter who took our order never came back to see how we were doing and plus he forgot to place an order of one of dish in. We tried to flag him down but he avoid us. We spoke to another waiter and he told us it was on its way but we never got it. Thank goodness we never got charged. So it was clear that the first waiter never placed the order. Not going back there again for the price we paid.

    (2)

  • Kim Y.

    i would have given 5 stars, but there's a major problem. the dishes here are poorly composed. today we had breakfast there & my husband ordered eggs& smoked salmon. for i think $16 or $18 (can't find menu on their website). for that you get a big pile of salmon, big pile of scrambled eggs and a dollop of creme fraiche. now unless you're a hard core paleo guy - do you really want to eat that? w/o a slice of red onion/ tomato/ capers/ toast??? of course you can order a side of bread for about $6, but you don't know that till you get your big plate & you can order the bread at that point but it takes forever to arrive by which you point you've eaten all the protein. and i'm sorry to inform you of this custom, but part of the social contract in this country is that eggs come with bread. just the way it is. i had yogurt w/ coffee soaked dates for $10. which sounded intriguing- but when it came - a large glass w/ yogurt, topped w/ a big spoon of date puree, w/ about 5 medjool& barhi dates - well, that's a lotta dates. not a single berry or granola sprinkle or even mint to break it up? no fun. the other person (fundraising shakedown guy) ordered poached eggs over a beany stew. again nary a slice of bread or parsley sprig.. there's a lot to love about this place - the eggs were fluffy, the yogurt so good, the excellent coffee in individual generous french press pots, toast perfectly toasted, the buter pats were STAMPED out individually in pretty flower shapes (god i hope the cut out edges were used & not thrown away), the space is beautiful. but the chef should think more about what a yummy plate is made of. the prices they're charging demand this.

    (3)

  • A C.

    Skimming through the other reviews, it looks like I'm not the only one who received terrible service here. I came here last Thursday evening around 7pm with a friend. We'd just gone to happy hour somewhere else, and my friend was full from the appetizers at that place. So when we came to Boulette's Larder, which I picked so I could grab something to eat, I thought it'd be okay for just me to order an $18 pizza. Apparently not. The waiter said, with attitude, that to dine in there's a $15 per person minimum.... And my friend HAD to order something. This isn't stated on the menu. The restaurant wasn't even half full, so there was no pressure to make seating available for other people.... So, I said, fine, I'll just take my pizza to go then. The waiter replied, "I'm not sure if we can do that, I'll have to check with the manager." I was shocked. I really should have asked to speak with the manager myself. Or, better yet, walked away. I had the lamb pizza, to-go, and I'd give it 3/5 stars for taste. But I'll never ever return here because of the terrible attitude of that one waiter.

    (1)

  • Rachel Z.

    I was not aware of the lack of seating area from the rest of Yelp reviews. However, the corn bread and walnut tart were both delightful and I thought the coffee was quite decent even though other Yelpers might think differently. I'll have to try their lemon meringue tart next time cuz it looked amazing!

    (4)

  • Bryan H.

    Ambiance: I honestly can't remember that much about the interior of this place, since the only seating they had was outside. Considering how cold it was (hey, it's San Francisco, I can deal), you'd think that they would have let us sit inside -- I don't remember it being particularly cramped in there, but I don't remember it being particularly crowded either. Oh well, I'll give a pass on this one. All in all, this is a French restaurant. Outside though, the tables were pretty tiny (probably Parisian style). I just wish they would put in some heat lamps. Service: Slow. I think there was only one waiter for us and all of the other tables outside. That being said, if there really was only one waiter, that's the restaurant's bad, not the waiter's. He did what he could, but yea... Food: A bright spot... sorta. The beignets were perfect. Seriously, they were perfect. The Fried Pork skin wasn't very good though (see my photo), whereas the cauliflower souffle was DIVINE (HINT: TRY IT). All in all, I find it unfortunate that I had to give this place such a low rating... but I think it's fair. Tips to the restaurant would be to revamp the pork skin dish, to get some heat lamps, and to have a more engaging wait staff... 2.5 -2.75 out of 5.

    (2)

  • Marlon T.

    I stopped by here before I took a Practice USMLE exam at a Prometric testing center nearby. I liked the name of the joint and that the kitchen was visible from the main dining area. I was seated outside with a good view of the Bay Bridge. Make sure to have sunglasses handy if you're there when the sun is trying to own your face. Since I came at opening, there were no menus printed yet and the waiter just told me what they have (not sure if that's the case everyday). Although that's cool, I think that all restaurants need to have a menu because who knows what else might interest you and you can't really think of exactly what you want with ideas just floating around. I knew what I wanted already so it didn't bother me, but I think other people were bothered. The food was good, but not worth the price. My wait for the food was a bit long as well. They gave me some free bread/butter to compensate. Not sure if was "free bread" or free bread. 3 stars sounds just about right.

    (3)

  • Jennifer F.

    Canelé. That's what's up. In all seriousness, the service is friendly and helpful. The open kitchen is truly a spectacular sight. I didn't sit down for a meal as I was happily sampling my way through the entire market for lunch, but their menu looked impressive as did their pastry case and other adorable offerings. I only had their canelé, and it was extraordinary. A caramelized, crisp outer crust and a moist, tender, almost custard-like center set the tone for the rest of the day.

    (5)

  • Jenny H.

    When you are in the mood to splurge for brunch, this is the place to go. With the great outdoor seating and view of the bridge, you can't help but love it even before you get your food. Food here is pricey for brunch, I ordered a sapphrine rice dish that had,fish, shrimp and a fried poached egg. All I have to say is AMAZING. If you love seafood this is the dish for you. I really had a wonderful time here just sitting enjoying great food and soaking in the environment. Super glad we decided to drop by the ferry building for brunch that day.

    (4)

  • Kai Y.

    Heard good review about this place. Finally we went for brunch. We knew they offer beignets. We, as big-time beignets fan were determined to try those for sure. The brunch menu was not too big, but offered a good variety of brunch options. We ordered the fish and vegetarian dishes and of course, beignets. They were all excellent. I can't say enough good things about their beignets. They were heavenly. They had the little bit chewy texture on the outside, and the softness of the inside. They were not too sweet, but just sweet enough to elevate you to a better place. :) The place is tiny, especially it's located in a super touristy spot, the ferry building. Reservation is definitely recommended. The kitchen looks very nice and opens up to the small area where indoors seating is limited. Most of the guests were sitting outside, which can be unpleasant if it's a bit windy and cold (typical SF weather). I have to say some if not most of the dishes are a bit overpriced. They are tasty, but it'd be nice not to jack up the prices when it got some attention on the press. However, it's still worth going, just for the beignets. :)

    (4)

  • Ronald S.

    Food is always excellent here. Had to wait longer than I liked for our table, though we had a reservation. Service was also a little slow.

    (4)

  • M M.

    Waited 10 minutes to order coffee, the waitress came back after 15 mins stating they kicked her out of the kitchen so no coffee still. Bad service= No business here.

    (1)

  • Jessie C.

    Simply delicious. We stumbled across this place in the Ferry building and were thrilled to find out they had a little space for us at the inside table. If you're going to eat here - you have to sit at the table inside otherwise it's not worth it (to me anyways). The service was fantastic and the food was great. I never ever order beef (just not a huge meat eater) but I did here because I saw the tenderloin sitting out, calling my name. It was fantastic. I also HATE mushrooms, with a passion and the mushrooms in this this were INCREDIBLE! The best mushroom i've ever eaten, ever. I'd eat a whole bowl of them if i could! I had the sliced beef tenderloin roast (room temp) with farro, marin roots farm treviso, olio nuovo, fritto of matsutake mushrooms, aioli.

    (5)

  • Rion R.

    Atrocious service. The host was condescending without cause. We asked to be seated for breakfast and he rudely informed us that they were serving "brunch." Big difference apparently. After a 30 minute wait, the host offered to seat a newly arrived couple who weren't on the wait list at the next available table. He did this right in front of us. The food could very well be very good but not so good as to put up with being treated so poorly. We left and will never return.

    (1)

  • Ame W.

    There's a major disconnect btwn the kitchen and the servers. You don't get what's written on the menu; but you'll pay for it.

    (1)

  • Whitney S.

    It is very infrequent that I write yelp reviews. I only share the extremely good and bad. My recent experiences at Boulette Larder warrant a bad review, which is sad because I love the food here. I'm writing this review in hopes that management sees it and addresses the issue. This is the 3rd time I've been here since they've reopened and received horrifically bad service. The first time I came my waiter forgot to put in my order and it took 90 minutes for my food, nothing comped, no discount to the bill, nada. Ok it happens. The next time same thing. I chalked it up to growing pains... Give them some time they'll get better. Gave it another 6 weeks... Not an ounce better. Today I placed an order for beignets when I arrived at 10:10 I just left the restaurant as I had to be somewhere and we were still waiting... It's 11:45. Apparently their fryer is broken... Ok...Then take them off the menu, tell people, offer something else sweet... Anything other than leaving your guests waiting for 45 minutes, making them complain to finally share the sad news. Then to top it off, they tell us the beignets will be there in minutes, they still weren't there when I left. I was a waitress for 4 years in college so I have sympathy for difficult situations in food service, some things are out of your control, but setting realistic expectations is 100% in your control. Boulette Lader failed at this in my book. They have the worst service I have ever received, ever. Does it mean I won't go back no, they have the best brunch in the city, but it does mean they get a bad review from me... In desperate hopes they'll read it and address the issue.

    (1)

  • Jane K.

    This review is only for the canelé. I was visiting my friends in San Francisco, and knowing this, another friend sent me this Vimeo link ( vimeo.com/18969771 ) and strongly recommended that I visit Boulette's Larder solely to get the canelé. I thought that this was just another trendy pastry place in SF, but I was going to FiDi so decided to take a small detour. I also took a couple of other friends along with me, and everyone enjoyed this little pastry with a light, crisp exterior and rich, smooth interior. I haven't had a canelé from France so I was glad that I saw the video before I went because I was able to appreciate the construction, texture, and ingredients of the pastry. I would say that the canelé here was similar to the quality of other pastries that I have had in France. It was also still warm when we got them because we got there a little before 9AM. If you like rich French pastries, this would be a good one to try. You won't regret it.

    (5)

  • Dan B.

    In from out-of-town and stopped by the Ferry Building (that's what out-of-towners are supposed to do, right?). Sat outside on a glorious Sunday morning brunch coffee, bineighs, and their awesome citrus salad. Yeah, the service was kinda slow, but where else was I going to go? Delicious food. Great atmosphere.

    (4)

  • Robin S.

    We were here for breakfast. I had the poached eggs on Swiss chard which was very good. Service was excellent, but I thought it was very pricey. $17.50 for that very simple dish.

    (2)

  • Michael M.

    Beautiful setting, but that's where the appeal ends. The menu items all sound wonderful, but were half-baked in their execution. Just because you use beautiful farmers market quality ingredients doesn't mean that you don't have to actually DO something with them. The pork meatballs would have been good at $13. At $26 for three little meatballs and some plain arugula with nothing but a little olive oil, it was a poor value and uninspired. The Bloody Mary, proudly made with farmers market tomatoes and organic vodka, was totally bland with no Worcestershire, olives, celery, salt. Nothing. The beignets with fennel pollen sugar were delicious. But we ordered them as an appetizer, asked about them three times before they finally arrived as dessert. And then we had to ask for them to be taken off the bill. The service was very pleasant but totally inattentive. I'm pretty sure half of the servers were stoned. To sum it all up, all image and presentation but without much substance to back it up.

    (2)

  • Jason B.

    Andrew Jackson beans. Abe Lincoln tea. My excellent vegetarian dish featured an exquisite blend of romano beans, okra and a succulent tomato sauce. Friend claims his salad had some of the best tomatoes he has ever had. But twenty bucks per dish for lunch sized portions? Three dollars for bread? Five bucks for tea? Service that can be described as uninterested in us at best? Did the Ferry Building just jump the shark?

    (2)

  • Alice C.

    Yum yum. Every time I come to the ferry building, I know there's a treat in it for me. This time it's the beignets from BL that won me over. They are so fresh, warm, crispy yet tender. Just the perfect match for a winter day. I got the crab omelette for brunch. They blended in orange flavour into the omelette perfectly. This was a total surprise because I had no idea crab, eggs and orange go together so perfectly. Also, they serve french press blue bottle coffee here!!! So creamy and sublime. The only complaint I have is that the prices are a bit high even for an expensive brunch. Although, seeing that they are usually reserved pretty full, I don't think they will have any reason to lower any prices soon ;)

    (4)

  • Ari H.

    I absolutely love the location of this place. And the décor is awesome with the communal table right there in the kitchen. Plus, the tables outside with a view of the bridge is pretty sweet too. But the food, like so many other places in San Fran, nets out as basic and bland. It's like SF chefs think that just because the ingredients are local, organic and fresh, that that's enough. But news flash, you have to actually do something with them!!! They have local, organic and fresh ingredients in Napa too, but they also actually bother to put some herbs, spice, sauce, or spin into the dish!

    (2)

  • vinay d.

    Our waiter was very polite but the service was pretty slow - though we did basically jump on them right at 11:30 when they opened. The food however was worth a bit of slowness - steak tartare, a wonderful margherita pizza and a 'mediterranean salad' were all quite good. A nice start to a day in The City.

    (3)

  • Jana C.

    I'm sitting in a sunny, lovely (bottomless joe!) boulangerie in upbeat Sacramento as I think about my gorgeous (albeit spendy) luncheon the other day with a truly wonderful quality group of galpals from work.... A memorable meal we all shared together, laughing endlessly about the expansive wooden chef's table at the far end of the Ferry Building! We had a 1300 reservation for 3, and as was promised, table ready. Already, so many patrons seeming to enjoy their food. Although I ordered the walu fishcakes (Hawaiian butterfish, aka escolar), and they were small but so fresh and perfectly prepared with greens, we all tried each other's.... The lovely custard was the fluffiest wonder, like an uber-volumed crustless quiche packed out with flavor. And that roasted turnip soup prepared with lemon oil.... seriously, now... TO DIE FOR. So excellent, I am armed with a sieve from neighbor Sur La Table to try and imitate that richness and deep flavor infused inside the cream. Lovely! Our Acme bread platter came with some homemade cornbread that accompanies the soup. Even the vegetarian platter offered (menu changes weekly) with the tasty broccoli and the poached egg of my friend's was memorable too. A gentleman ordered the lamb crepinette, which was instantly saliva-worthy when looking at the richness! Desserts: chocolate tarts and a tahitian vanilla panna cotta. I can say that the panna cotta coudn't have been prepared with more care; the texture of the creamy wonder with a delicious, sweet purple basil syrup infusion was quite memorable for me. $34-36 for lunch is going to let me mentally relegate this place for special occasions only! But oh, the excellent cookery in that kitchen---blow me away awesome! PS Place is actually quite small, with the chef's table taking up the bulk of the kitchen space. A few small tables lining up outside, and place also does gourmet takeaway and does also sell some products that would tickle any gastronome's fancy!

    (4)

  • Nancy S.

    We had often walked by and never stopped to eat until Friday, I was there on a business lunch and it was decision. My colleague had the braised chicken legs which looked incredible. I had the chicken salad with the freshest lettuce and the most perfectly cooked chicken. It had a cauliflower puree and tzatsi - the array of flavors was fresh vibrant and exciting to eat. I oftentimes take clients to Boulevard s or Market. The food here was a thousand times better., I cannot wait to go back . There wee so many other things on the menu to try,

    (5)

  • Leslie K.

    I hesitated spending $10 on parsnip soup but I'm glad I did. It was so delicious! It would have been nice if a little bread, a few crackers...something were included. But alas, it's overpriced as so many places seem to be at the ferry bldg...but...it was some damn good soupl

    (4)

  • Mara S.

    The food here ranges from good to great, but the seating is awkward and the service abysmal. I feel sorry for chefs who must work very hard just to be let down by the service staff in places like this.

    (2)

  • Andrew T.

    5 stars for food, less 1 star for price, slow service, and charging for bread. Sunday Brunch - my gf had scrambled eggs with korean style beef on rice and kimchi...freaking incredible. I would go back for that dish any day of the week. I had the rotisserie chicken salad which was strong to quite strong. We topped off with a meyer lemon meringue tart which was unbelievably light and flavorful. It was perfect - I could eat an entire pie myself. No hesitation, the food is a well deserved 5 stars and 2 thumbs way way up. How much did this lovely meal cost? $80.00 including one french press of coffee, tax and tip. That's a lot for 2 brunch mains, dessert and coffee. A little bit of insult to injury: slow service and they charge you for bread. C'mon people...if I'm paying $25 per brunch entree, and I'm sitting in the hallway of the FB with the cold air blowing by every time someone walks through the doors, I think you can throw in attentive service and a few slices of bread on the house. Bottom line: brunch is among the best food in the city. But I'll probably only go back if someone else is paying :)

    (4)

  • David R.

    Great place for breakfast. The menu changes daily. Everything we ate was excellent. It was so good we came back twice for the breakfast. Staff was warm and attentive. I highly recommend it if you're near the Embarcadero.

    (4)

  • R J.

    Slow service but great food! Tourist haven, and busy always...a little loud with pedestrian and Embarcadero traffic, but lots in the immediate area...don't come here on Saturday during Farmer's Market..it's a zoo!!!

    (3)

  • Sydney L.

    Went here yesterday with a colleague. The service was slow -- took forever to get our food and then there was some mixup with the credit card. But, the food itself was great. I had the sierra mackerel with livernese (tomato, fennel, caper) sauce and it was fantastic! It was nicely plated and a pretty big plate for lunch. Between that and the Acme bread we had, I wasn't even close to hungry for dinner. The seating is a little funky in that the tables are within the Ferry Building itself so there are lots of people walking. Wasn't a problem for us but it's not an intimate setting, if that's what you're looking for. The food gets 4 stars but I have to downgrade for the service mishaps. I get the feeling that it was just an off day for our server that good service is probably the norm.

    (3)

  • Sanfrancisco S.

    Absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE this place it is better than heaven... The food is spectacular fresh ingredients and unique cooking make this place simply amazing. plus they serve blue bottle coffee! The staff is very friendly and service is good.

    (5)

  • Mike V.

    One of my favorite upscale breakfast/brunch spots in San Francisco. Even on sunnier days, I find myself preferring to be inside with the sights and smells from the kitchen. And I won't lie, the owner's dog (i think it's a Puli btw, but it's pretty big for a puli, more like a small Komondor (which are white) is pretty darn adorable and sits under the table inside. Don't confuse him for an ottoman with dreadlocks! naturally the menu changes frequently so I suggest you just choose your favorite two or three and ask their very knowledgeable staff for their recommendations. The red snapper btw, is probably one of the best meals I have had this year. no question. And if you are looking for something sweet and refreshing, the Elderflower drink is delicious. (although we all agreed that if you punched it up with some vodka it'd beat out any mimosa or Bellini hands-down)

    (4)

  • Elaine M.

    I love love love love this place. It is so charming, completely unique and delicious. I love the presentation of their dishes - they make the simplest items so special. I get that some people find it all bit too cute. Not me. Not at all. When I'm in the area, it is my favorite place to take myself for a special breakfast, and I especially love the oatmeal (or porridge is what they call it) or whatever poached egg item they're doing. The portions aren't big, but they are completely satisfying.

    (5)

  • ELINOR H.

    TALK ABOUT DISAPPOINTING............ What a major disappointment. These arrogant people are FOOD NAZIS and they are inflexible. They WILL NOT Bend with The Willow. I didn't wish to eat meat as it is Lent and THERE WERE N O S U B S T I T U T I O N S. Plus, the menu was so limited that eating there was not an exciting culinary adventure nor exceptional. My soup was cauliflower (I really love cauliflower) with "Hangar Steak" which they refused to change for me because I didn't want meat. What meat there was was sliced with a scalpel, very thin, tasteless and a gruesome dark color. The soup should have been called "Dump Soup" as whatever they dumped into it was truly on the inedible side. I didn't complain as I was with GFs that I hadn't seen in quite awhile and their company was more important than the food. It would have been wonderful if the food had been exceptional......NOT. When I looked at the menu there was really nothing saying, "Me, me, me...... Order Me, you're gonna love me." I seldom eat desserts and that is what made me fill content but it didn't make me want more. It was as flimsy in concept as the"Dump Soup." It was supposed to be made with candied kumquats and cherries and I didn't know where to look for them. So, if you think you are going to be able to stick with desires of eating something truly yummy it ain't here. The FOOD NAZIS and their strange wait staff leave a lot to be desired. The wait staff are pretty inhospitable so they take away from any pleasure of dining there. Once upon a time their "Scrambled Eggs" were the most delicate and fabulous I'd ever eaten. It really doesn't matter 'cuz I have no intention of eating over priced, so, so pretentious food .

    (1)

  • Victor W.

    Brunch was rather quick (almost too fast). We ordered beignets, pork shoulder, and poached eggs with hen. The food was all delicious though it seemed weird to serve poached eggs without bread or other carbs to soak up the perfectly cooked runny yolk. The dishes all arrived within 5-10 minutes but were all at the right temperature. Still, I'd probably would have preferred not feeling as rushed though this place gets really crowded and I can understand the need to get people in and out. Even though they charge quite a bit and occupy an upscale building, the place was quite casual. It's definitely a nice place to go for brunch though it won't be traditional fare or experience.

    (4)

  • Peter T.

    [ Food: 3/5 ] [ Ambiance: 4/5 ] [ Services: 4/5 ] Price: $$$ (avg $25/person) We stayed along the Embarcadero and after a quick morning run and before getting to the airport for our afternoon flight back to Houston, we decided to check this place out for a quick breakfast. After reading the reviews on Yelp! I have mixed feelings but being an adventurous foodie, I just want to try it myself. Well, here goes... Great concept, tasteful settings with impeccable services. Basically, its like eating in the kitchen of the chef's home. There's a long table set next to the kitchen that accommodates about 12 people, then several tables outside the shop. If you want to have the full experience of this place, you will have to eat inside and that mean you will share the table with other patrons, sitting close to each other that you may strike up conversation if you are sociable, otherwise, it could be quite uncomfortable... As for the food, there's not much to choose from in that one page limited menu that changes every day, with the basic ingredients but prepare differently... On the day, it was simply scramble eggs with some herbs (cant remember) and lemon oil = BORING and I was quite dissapointed too. So with that dissapointment, I decided to get adventurous and asked for the off-menu item and here goes: Pork Belly $16: Read and raved by Yelpers. So, asked for this off-menu item that usually serve for lunch. Let just say, its full of FAT and just a very thin layer of meat. The skin was still very jello-y, YUK! So I scrapped all the fat and salvaged some of the lean meat. Just preposterous and my partner has been teasing me the whole day after that as I simply lost my appetite just thinking of that chunk of fat! Hot Nine-grain Cereal $8.50: My partner had this and he doesnt seem to be impressed by it either. Toasted bread with butter and organic Italian fruit jam (too little) $6: This was the only best thing they can offer. The basket contained different type of freshly baked sliced bread. So, my simple conclusion - EXPENSIVE and PRETENTIOUS! Save your money and go for something "real" & edible in that matter...

    (3)

  • Margie N.

    I happened upon Boulette's Larder while searching for a late weekday breakfast. I didn't realize at first that I had arrived just before the kitchen was about to close, but despite that timing and despite being a solo diner, I was greeted warmly. I ordered the poached eggs; they were amazing, served over a rich celery root gratin with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and some magical sea salt crunching into each bite. The chic dining room (with its muted palette of raw linen, stainless and copper, butcher paper and industrial felt) and the rainy-day view of the Bay Bridge all added to an ethereal and artful experience. I hope to return soon.

    (5)

  • Jane L.

    Just came here today with a few friends for brunch. We were told that the wait time for a table inside was about 20-30 minutes. We opted to eat outside even though it was chilly and windy out. We were expecting more based on the reviews. The food portions were small for the price. I was hungry after three hours. I had a small amount of thai braised chicken with some bitter tasting vegetables on top and two poached eggs. There wasn't much chicken at all, and the chicken was tasteless. I had to soak it in the sauce to get any taste. I asked if the egg that came with the chicken could be made a different way and the server flat out said no. Rude. At the end, we didn't have enough cash and used four different credit cards. THree of us gave the server the amount we wanted him to charge. That included tips and tax already. The last of my friends told him to charge the remaining balance. When the server arrived with our cards back, my friend was overcharged. We asked the server and he said he charged the remaining balance. So we asked for the original receipt and did our calculations again. He overcharged her card $18. And when he came back, we told him what was supposed to have been charged. He just said okay and didn't bother to check calculations or to calculate our totals himself. We felt like he knew that he over charged our friend. There was no apology.

    (1)

  • Px C.

    An "A-" for the food, an "D-" for the service. We were out for a Sunday brunch - a little birthday. We arrive just after 10am for our reservation and were given the choice of the communal table, the hallway or outside. We took the hallway given our stroller and the chilly weather. Everything seemed fine. They took our order and we waited... and waited, and waited. After maybe 20 min later, they tried to give us a large coffee and OJ to which I told them we had only ordered a small coffee pot. By 10:40am it seemed odd that people around us all had food, some almost done with breakfast. The table next to us had extra food delivered to them twice, first beignets, then the rice porridge. Funny, that's what we were waiting for... . Finally, one of the servers asked how things were going and we mentioned we hadn't had anything served to us - coffee, beignets, ginger and halibut porridge, or savory bread pudding. 5 min later, the beignets appeared. I cancelled the coffee because there really wasn't any point since we finished the beignets before the pot showed up. The pot still showed up, just as we ate the last beignet. The savory bread pudding was delicious if you like something rich. I enjoyed the flavors and the creamy sauce. My hubby thought it was too heavy and really liked his halibut porridge. The Asian seasoning was perfect and the porridge had a good texture. It was much spicier than we expected. A tad less heat would have been good. It was pricey for breakfast but I thought the portions were decent. $9 is a bit steep for a plate of beignets no matter how good they are. I have no idea what happened with the service. Either they didn't want to serve us because we had a toddler or they couldn't read their own handwriting and thought our order was for another table. It seemed rather hectic as I overheard them trying to figure out which tables needed checks and some other commotion. One would think that someone on the waitstaff should have been assigned to the table and noticed there was a problem. The only way anything got served to us was because we had to ask for everything (other than refills of our water glasses). The servers were always pleasant, just clueless. It's unfortunate that their lousy service ruined what was otherwise a wonderful morning.

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  • Jenny L.

    03.15.10 Remember to view the menu before you sit down at a table. The menu changes daily, so what you like from the day before may not be there the day you show up. They're open to the public for breakfast and lunch. They have small tables inside, and several small tables outside. Definitely not recommended for huge groups. Evenings, they can accommodate private parties up to 24. There's a $12 minimum per person for lunch. Most main dishes range from $16 to $20. Bread is $5. I had the squab with grilled asparagus on top of a puree of...something pink. It was delicious. But definitely not filling. A great place to splurge a little for lunch if you're up for it.

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  • Lisa S.

    I could eat here three meals a day and be very, very happy.......

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  • Bella L.

    One word: CANELES! Silly me, I went all the way to France and didn't eat any caneles there, even though it was on my to-do/eat list. Ever since I returned I've had caneles on the brain. Thanks to Yelp I discovered they are sold here... And I may or may not have bought two for myself during a particularly stressful day at work. They're a bit pricey but they hit the spot. I'd love to try the other baked goods here as well as the food (and I'm coming back for some more caneles, of course!)

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  • Jocelyn L.

    Terrific brunch place. Make reservations - this place is tiny, like a kitchen. It has one main dining table, and several more smaller ones in the hallway of the Ferry Building. My boyfriend and I ordered bread and butter, which sounds simple but it was great. They served a special pistachio infused bread and really yummy sweet butter, which we wanted to buy, but to our dismay was not for sale. Will have to order next time. Also got squash soup - this was probably one of the highlights of our meal. Served a little lukewarm, and with sour cream and an intricate lace-looking cracker, IT WAS AMAZING! A rubber spatula would have been helpful in scraping every little drop of that soup. My boyfriend ordered the pulled pork sandwiches - pretty good, but it wasn't great as my roasted duck leg!!! My duck leg was cooked perfectly - so tender, it broke off the bone when attempting to cut it. The sides also went well with it - pureed mashed squash, spinach, and served over some sort of stew. Menu changes everyday, so there is no other choice but to return one day. Wouldn't give it 5/5 stars because I wasn't too big on the pulled pork sandwiches.

    (4)

  • Stephanie C.

    Impeccable ingredients, I'm a fan! It's no wonder they got written up in NY Times. LOVE their beignets lightly dusted w/ cinnamon sugar (not greasy at all!) and their fluffiest of all egg scramble w/ their delicately prepared sauces. They happened to run out of lobster scramble that day so they just whipped together the most fantastic mushroom scramble for me...still have dreams about that!!! Amazing selection of gourmet items and Japanese sugars only they carry in the whole country that you can bring home and experiment in your cooking. Love their display but $10/dz of eggs might just be a little steep for me. Can't wait to try their newly opened Bouli Bar though!!!

    (4)

  • Tammy C.

    (See pics) Okay, so I had to come back for the beignets. And was determined to wake up early to make sure they didn't run out of them. I am writing a totally redeeming review. Why? Because over time we change and hopefully are becoming more adventurous instead of cautious, and enjoying surprises more than being shocked, because we learn to appreciate things more. And this appreciation comes from childhood, from my parents who have nurtured me of delicacies and naturally know great food from mediocre quality. And this place is special, especially this time. As I was sitting at the communal table meeting a bunch of great people in randomness and had some fantastic as well as mind provoking conversations. This is great as it's not bar style where you only talk with 2 or 3 possible people, but you're practically chatting with everyone who can hear you. And it's fun! I had my beignets, and they were so so good, soft, moist yet plush in the middle, they are like delicate little things stacking on top of each other. Lovely. Delicious. And that spiced Japanese raw sugar? ooO! I did not know such things existed. Even better since I had two little French press jars of BB Three African coffee as a great companion drink. I read they would serve Boriana's espresso after 10am. Next time for sure. Will add an additional review to Boriana so stay tuned. For their forever creative brunch, I had the Marrow bones with Jerusalem artichoke broth and toasts. It said 3 but I got 4, 4 very rich sets of marrows. So very tasty on toasts. Yes it's quite fatty (good cholesterol) but the calories are enough to get you full. Yes it's common in the pho but it's not as commonly served at restaurants. The side of green was absolutely fresh. Dipping into the broth and marrow would soften up the otherwise hard toasts. They have a small wine list in case you must drink early. $95 for a 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape was a bit steep so stay sober and drink at home when you host a dinner party instead. They do serve my favourite Chianti, surprisingly. Now the surprising part of the whole thing is if you do not sit at the table or pay close attention, you would not realize there's a Hungarian Puli underneath the table! And that's Boulette. He is a service dog and could get freaked out if you try to excite him too much. He's otherwise a very sweet very big dog, almost never moved. It makes you feel like you are at home having a great meal with friends and a family dog. Service was beautiful, not rushed but prompt, friendly, sweet and informative. And what's so mind provoking about the conversation? that I met someone who in 10 minutes accurately described my inner character, which has somewhat eternally changed my perspective of my life's path. The brunch was a bit heavier than the inventive food!

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  • Sabrina S.

    Fresh organic and high quality sit-down spot in the Ferry Building with a bill that bites back. I didn't mind dishing some extra $ on this place because I was satisfied with my meal and I know the rent at the Ferry Building can't be cheap. I've had better considering the price range, but appreciated the freshness and refined attention to taste. I tried the pulled pork sandwich with soft bun and butternut squash soup. The soup was sweet and flavorful with hints of cinnamon. The meat was juicy and melty in the soft french bread. The staff was snobby - maybe I wasn't dressed like I wanted to spend $20 on a sandwich & soup? I'll remember to bring my attitude next time.

    (3)

  • C L.

    Thought we give Boulettes Larder a try for lunch as the place was really busy so figured it would be good. The food was very good but the prices are way too expensive. Everyday their menu changes and for lunch, we had the fried chicken with brocolini for $22 each! then if you wanted bread, it is an additional $6. Are you kidding me! Bread should be included but $6 is over the top for a few pieces of bread. Yes, everything is organic but these prices are way too much when there are so many other establishments that offer same tasty food. For dessert, a slice of their lemon curd pie was $9 but it was very delish! To top it all, we found a strand of long curly hair in my son's fried chicken meal! i did tell the manager and she was very apologetic and deducted my proseco drink ($12) off our bill. Would I return, probably not just because of the outrageous prices and the hair found in our meal was a bit of a put off. I still gave it a 3 star because the quality of

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  • Tiare F.

    Boulette's is a not a grand occasion kinda place; more like an expensive sumptuous homey meal kinda place. Yes, it is pricey; yes the selection is not overwhelming; but it really is good stuff. They also concoct their own spice blends, very nice -we get some when ever we stop by.

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  • Sridevi K.

    We were here for sunday morning brunch.. the best bignettes I have ever eaten! Its a nice setting..if you dont mind sharing a picnic like table with others at eh ktichen-dining combined setting. You can see the kitchen and feel the heat even.. I personally love that setting especially for breakfast, brunch or lunch.. its like eating with friends at home. You can also sit outside facing the bay bridge on a good weather day near the Gandhi statue which is always inspiring. the food is fresh, you can taste the freshness and the service is slow, but very warm and polite. would go back as much as I can

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  • Rose O.

    Had breakfast here with a friend. I had the toasted bread with hazelnut spread and their blue bottle coffee. My friend had the scrambled eggs with pork and wild rice. Both were delicious! I must admit I thought it was rather pricey and the portion for the scrambled eggs with pork and rice was way too small. Breakfast should be the biggest meal of the day! I also asked if they had Splenda for my coffee. The waiter went to check and returned stating they don't serve that - only organic sugar. My friend had a good laugh at that! I would return to eat here again but I must remember to bring my own Splenda!

    (3)

  • Linda F.

    Perfect for Sunday brunch to top off a weekend getaway in the city. My boyfriend and I didn't make reservations, but were seated right away at the outdoor patio (probably not the safest way to go, definitely recommend making a reservation). It's on the pricey side of things, but no more than expected for a touristy place like the Ferry Building. The service was a little slow, not sure if that's typical or what was up. We had plenty of time to peruse the menu and take in the view of the Bay Bridge before our waitress came to take our order. Our mimosas left some pulp on the glass despite tasting like all champagne - great start. We got the beignets, Sunday salad, and spicy braised seafood and Japanese rice porridge. The beignets were *piping* hot and served with toothpicks - you could see the steam pouring out after a bite. The outside was crispy, the inside moist and airy. The Sunday salad seemed overpriced for what it was, though the beech mushroom confit was delightful. The seafood porridge was probably the highlight of the meal. I typically don't like porridge. This was super flavorful and definitely something I'd recommend on a cold winter day in SF (also known as everyday). They also had a little lineup of honey and various pastries at the counter, and I was intrigued enough by the gold/white honeycomb that I bought a slab to bring home. The fragrant, rich flavor is amazing whether you slather a thin slice of it onto a piece of bread or just spoon a piece into your mouth; definitely recommend.

    (5)

  • Milo W.

    This place has the best hot coco on the west coast! You have to ask for it and wow, it is amazing. :). We also love the food but the hot coco is what gets us down there.

    (5)

  • Joyce J.

    My favorite place to have lunch when my office was in the Embarcadero building. Everything is fresh and nicely made. The menu changes regularly so you always have something new to try. Although their pulled pork sandwich never goes off the menu and is a good item to try for your first visit. The only draw back about this place is that it's a little pricey and they charge for bread. The way this place has their salt and pepper also adds a bit of concern. My coworkers likes to play with the salt and pepper which are just exposed in little dishes on the tables (instead of in shakers). Perhaps the fact that they were in dishes show that the place put on fresh salt and pepper everyday? Anyhow, a good place to have lunch if you want to give yourself a treat.

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  • Deborah H.

    Decor: An open air restaurant. Walking in you pass by a table and bookshelf that display herbs, wheat, and other fine culinary cooking items. You can choose to sit at café tables in the hall just outside of the restaurant or sit at the "family table" which is a large table that sits about 12 people inside the establishment. Aside of the family table is the kitchen, literally. You can sit and watch the chefs prepare each meal with what appeared to be skillful perfection. The table runner down the family table was dolloped with seasonal pumpkins and squash. Staff: The staff had to be one of the friendliest staff out there. Our server Teddy was amazing, knowledgeable, funny, easy going yet very attentive. My sister and I even got to exchange some conversation with a few of the chefs working at the time who were also so nice and humble about their amazing food. Food: Can't get much better than this. (They believe in the Slow Food movement which also might explain why everything was so good as the food was in season and fresh.) My sister and I split the bl Vegetarian Salad (menu changes almost everyday) which consisted of arugula, delicata squash, quinoa, broccoli rabe, and a delicious dressing. I all but licked my plate. If I could have this everyday for lunch during the fall/winter I would. As if that was not enough I also got a dessert. My sister got a berry crumble of some kind which she absolutely loved, but I HAD to get the Almond Torte with poached quince and lemon cream. The flavors of this dessert were out of this world. Each item in-and-of-itself would have been amazing on its own but combined with was one of the best desserts I have ever eaten. So can you guess that I loved this place? I would got back here every time I am in SF and recommend that you go to. Of course they offer tons of meat dishes as the name "Boulettes Larder" does translate to "Store room for little meatballs" for those of you who eat meat.

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  • dean d.

    Poached eggs special for breakfast was delicious. Pricey though.

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  • Kevin S.

    Destination breakfast. Yeah, I get it: Free-range. Organic. Locavore. Trust fund. Conspicuous consumption. I am me. I must eat only the very best the planet has to offer. Ahem. The food is good. The food is not, though, great, or perfect, or so lovingly presented as to bring on rapture. The location, while in the stylishly gentrified Ferry building, leaves this diner a bit underwhelmed. The last time I was required to sit out in the hallway was after having written a curse word on a desk in fifth grade. The homeless guys shuffling by for their morning sink-bath at the public restrooms opposite did little to improve my appetite. I can imagine a 1950's longshoreman, or ferry commuter, stumbling across this restaurant, rubbing their eyes and blanching. My wife and I both chose salmon with scrambled eggs. $136.00. Each. My daughter just wanted the $112.00 soft-scrambled. I also enjoyed my $48.00 iced tea, watching as my wife polished off her fair trade $55.00 mug o' joe. (This part is absolutely true, and comes devoid of exaggeration: The Larder demands a $10.00 minimum, for each person seated in the hallway. When we were joined by a friend, who had already eaten, I wondered if they would be slamming another ten bucks on top of what was easily the most expensive breakfast of my life. Phew. They let him slide.) Figure forty bucks a head for what is merely fresh, simply prepared grub. I'd have preferred a simple line item at the bottom of the menu: "Fifty buck surcharge because we're in the Ferry Building. And we are food porn addicts. Deal with it."

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  • Ally W.

    I went to Boulette's Larder for brunch with two friends and we immediately fell in love with the setting. It was like a French country kitchen, though I have never been to one, but in my imagination, it looks like the main dining room of Boulette's Larder - large open kitchen with pots and pans hanging and people busy working behind the stations; a large communal table making you feel you are the guest of the kitchen. The chef had her meal across from us and she kindly introduced us to Boulette, the restaurant's name sake, a black Komondor. She also explained that Larder is an old English word means pantry. Ha.. I wish I had a pantry as fancy as this cute Komondor. I love scrambled eggs for bunch and so I ordered the scrambled eggs with roasted asparagus. You can tell it is make from very fresh ingredients and it tastes very delicious. Both of my friends went for poached eggs with lamb ragu, farro couscous and braised greens. This is quite an interesting combination, I like it, but can't say much more about it. We were charmed by our server's enthusiasm for the yogurt with chocolate pave crumbs and ordered it as dessert. Well, we all took a few bite and left most of the overly-tangy yogurt. It was a really nice meal, but nothing to write home about and it was quite expensive as my scrambled eggs was a $18.5.

    (3)

  • Scott F.

    ** The beignets are only served on Sundays Here is the run-down (see my photos): pistachio macaroon: excellent. Really intense, nutty flavor. Cherry clafoutis: excellent. It's almost like a really rich coffee cake. It's way better than the clafoutis at Cafe Claude. Canelé: very good. It has a "crackling-crisp" exterior, and a soft, custardy interior. The only downside: it's small, and it's expensive. Each one is two bites, for $3.50. They are better than the ones at Mission Beach Cafe or La Boulange, but not as good as the ones sold at Parker-Lusseau Pastries in Monterey. Double chocolate cookie: OK, but it's too small. chocolate dipped macaroon: OK. Also too small.

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  • Michael U.

    Not entirely sated from the options at Frog's Hollow my second stop at the Ferry Plaza would again be for an item I missed out on during my prior visit - the Cannelle at Boulette's Larder - a $3.50 one-to-two bite bee's wax baked custard that although warm and tasty with a crisp shell and creamy interior simply did not hold a candle to the version I had from B. Patisserie at Four Barrel at nearly half the price. Disappointed but willing to give them a second chance even after I was *yelled* at for taking a picture my second selection, a salty peanut cookie ($1.50 and about the size of an Oreo) would fare slightly better with the minimal use of flour as a binder to what was likely 90% peanut and 5% salt proving to be quite tasty but invariably not worth the price. A nice concept for a store, sure, and if I needed duck confit or high end quinoa perhaps I'd come back but all things being equal I'd strongly recommend getting your pastries elsewhere.

    (3)

  • Michelle M.

    If I could give a negative star I would. This might be in part due to the fact I feel betrayed since I have frequented Boulette's in the past and have been very satisfied but last Saturday was horrible and shockingly bad customer service. I got some of their sauteed greens and three pieces of shrimp to go on Saturday for $15 (read !!!!! really?!!!!), I was surprised but I thought this ought to be good. NOT! It was an inedible mound of green mush that even Popeye would turn his nose to. When I went back in to say sorry, but this is not good (kind of like sending it back to the chef) they looked at me and said they were unwilling to credit me or give me money back. Nada. Even when I asked the manager, the answer was no. Apparently they don't stand behind their over-priced food. In the end, the only thing they would do is throw it away for me. Thanks.

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  • Sam H.

    What a couple years ago would have made Boulette interesting and refreshing is what makes it boring and overpriced now. I think Boulette's is comparable to Zuni's and why I have a bad impression from both, although I give Zuni the edge between the two. The focus is on local, organic, and fresh but San Francisco has that anywhere and everywhere and that's not enough to be impressive anymore. The dishes are simple to the point of boring. I understand it's Embarcadero and thus pricing is higher but even still I do not think the prices are at all worthy. They charge about $7 for three tiny slices of toasted bread and when I saw the table next to us order it I think I almost laughed when it was put down and I saw the man's face. Portions are small for both drinks and food, and coffee is very marked up for its quality. My eggs were just eggs, they didn't even have seasoning. A look at their menu shows everything is incredibly simple: porridge, yogurt with fruit, poached eggs. There is no excuse for this not be impressive if you're going to go the simple route. Definitely won't be back.

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  • Chris T.

    Satiate your foodie cravings here without bursting your arteries. The delicious food is made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. A great spot for weekend brunch. I have been here three times for brunch and have always been pleased by the tasty, fresh, and nicely-presented dishes here. I would characterize their food as "casual California chic" with high-end sophistication in a warm kitchen/patio atmosphere. A lot to take in, I know, but diners at Boulette's Larder may dine at a table in the working kitchen or on the patio facing the Bay; most diners eat outside because the kitchen is quite small. Most recently, I had the buttermilk fried chicken; it was served on a bed of cheesy grits resting in savory chicken gravy and garnished with steamed okra. The chicken was tender and seasoned perfectly. The white meat breast portion was tender despite being deboned - no easy feat. Absolutely delicious (see photos). I thought about my meal and smiled for at least a day or two afterwards. On other visits I have had the braised pork belly (excellent - tender braised meat served fresh beans and lightly cooked cabbage) and the roasted sardines (tasty but challenging to eat because of all the bones). I deduct one star for slow service and high prices; even with a reservation they took 15 minutes to seat us. NOTE: This working kitchen also sells food items, including farm fresh eggs. If you've never had farm fresh eggs, I would recommend trying them; my wife bought half a dozen and I have never had a more delicious hard boiled egg. Each egg has a slightly different shape, size, and color.

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  • Liz T.

    Make a reservation! This restaurant has a handful of small tables, most of which you would have to wait for otherwise. It's charming, chic, and completely reasonable in terms of price (by Ferry Building standards). My mentor brought me to lunch here a few weeks ago. I had the pulled pork sandwich--a good size for the average eater. The pulled pork was flavorful, juicy, and tender. It was served with perfectly roasted sweet potato. I washed the deliciousness down with a wine bottle-size thing of fizzy organic lemonade. Ahhhhh. I miss working in the Ferry Building. Not sure if I'll be back to try more because $18 for a sandwich is a bit much considering I have six figures' worth of student loans. This is what mentors are for, right? Good advice over equally good meals.

    (4)

  • Maggie L.

    I came here for Sunday brunch with some friends. To be honest, I had higher hopes for this restaurant because of what I saw other diners eating as we were waiting for a table. Thirty minutes later, we were seated right across the restrooms and I sat in the seat right by the employees' service entrance. Understandably, the door opened every 2 minutes or so. That was slightly annoying, so I would agree with some of the other reviewers and suggest that you get seating inside if possible. I loved the beignets! I could've eaten two orders of that myself. My friend liked their poached eggs and another one liked her assorted smoked fish dish. I got the chicken with swiss chard ( or kale?) and that was alright. It definitely is not something I'd order again. Our server was very attentive, as our water glasses were always attended to. I don't know, maybe I would've have enjoyed my experience more if I had been seated inside the restaurant. You can see the whole kitchen working then, which I find exciting and more worthy of the prices that they insist on charging.

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  • Marilynn L.

    The food is tasty but the price is a little too high. Got the orecchiette with chicken ragu and it was $8 for half a pint, which is maybe a fist-size of food. Great flavor even though it was cold. Wish they had more hot foods on Saturday though (when it's the Farmer's Market and it's busy!).

    (3)

  • Jocelyn L.

    The 4* upgrade is for the Beignets that are only available on Sundays. They're Delish when warm...slighty crusty on the outside, fluffly and a little creamy on the inside. The sugar is lightly spiced which gives it a kick up from the usual powdered sugar beignets. I got the last batch @ 3p. But a tad exp @ 12 tiny ones for $8.75.

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  • aditya s.

    holy cow this place is brunch HEAVEN! We asked if it was new because I must have ignored it for years! Thank the food gods that we found it.

    (5)

  • Susan D.

    Met for lunch on a Sunday, recommendation came all the way from family in Dubai who is a bakery chef and highly recommended this place. We sat outside the actual restaurant, in the side hall of the Ferry building so I never did see the inside. Our waitress seemed very busy and we were distracted with talking and she tried to take our order but we weren't ready the first time, second time around ...ok here we go. I ordered a chicken breast salad with hazelnuts and peaches, and fresh zucchini on a bed of lettuce. My cousin ordered a platter with sardines and smoked salmon and I think cod and assorted veggies. The other couple ordered lamb with fresh tomatoes and a plate of the Acme Breads to share. So when the order arrives theres scrambled eggs? nope..... no chicken salad or fish platter....oops.... oh and theres this bowl with noodles and two poached eggs and a piece of cod (looked amazing). The waitress said it was a "gift from the chef"??? Our food finally shows up, and even though the minor blunder with the mixup, my chicken was really amazing...(or I was really starving!) the chicken was infused lightly with the hazelnut flavor, and hazelnuts sprinkled thru the salad. And the peaches were roasted along with slices of zucchini. It was perfect for lunch, and really refreshing and my palate was in shear bliss.... Everyone else was very happy with their choices as well. They gave us free coffee and were very apologetic. So it's a bit pricey, but for the quality of cooking it definitely was a treat. I could do it again for a special occasion. Ill be adding my pictures too.

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  • Adam B.

    Wow, they really take spices and herbs seriously! Their shelves are daunting with ingredients I've never heard of priced as expensively as truffles. Finally had the chance to grab brunch and was happy to see that they break the egg/pork/potato cliché. All I can think is that I need to grab lunch here sometime because what they do is amazing! They are BYOB no corkage fee, but they don't do dinner and showing up back to work sloshed after a lunch probably wouldn't go over well with the boss. Beignets: Seriously the best beignets I've had on the West Coast. The center was key in that it was still moist, slightly more cooked than raw dough. Amazingly fresh! The outer shell was crisply fried with a nice sugar coating. Perfect when dipped in a blue bottle coffee (for which you don't need to wait for mildly retarded slow workers to prepare). Pork Shoulder w/ Partridge Eggs in Duck Fat: The pork was well braised-- totally soft and full of flavor. I don't think I've had partridge eggs before (perhaps from a pear tree), but anything would taste amazing when deep fried in duck fat... great that they still had a soft poached center! The refried beans were nice just like the freshly pressed tortilla, but nothing out of the ordinary. Lamb Boulette: Basically lamb meatballs with the texture of a falafel. Can't get over how many spices were in the lamb and in the mass of cream surrounding it. There was some pile of red mush (maybe roast pepper?) that had a great harissa essence in it.

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  • Lee R.

    Outrageously expensive for not-that-great food. If you want to pay a huge amount for a tiny breakfast with a menu divided between healthy-but-not-so-tasty and tasty-but-high-in-carbs-and calories, it's a good place to impress your friends and conveniently located on the Embarcadero.

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  • Saminda W.

    After a long day of drinking during Melvin's going-away party last Saturday, I wasn't of much use the next Sunday. Thankfully, my HLP Todd came to my aid and joined me for an impromptu brunch at Boullete's Larder in the Ferry building. From the moment we got there, we knew were in for an interesting experience. The host was trying to console what appeared to be a disgruntled customer but neither of them were making eye contact with one another. It was just weird. This theme continued into our table service, where the waitress also seemed to be on the verge of boiling over and avoided eye contact with everyone. For a while, I wasn't sure if I was at brunch or at a McCain-Obama debate. It's a shame; I had wanted to check out Boulette's Larder since I read that it was one of Michael Mina's favorite places in the city. Well, I am guessing he got better service than we did.. Oh yeah, the food: it was fantastic. We started with some challah bread toast with sweet butter and apricot jam (amazing) and the best yogurt, fruit, and honey I've ever had. Todd then had some indulgent pastries and eastern European-style hot chocolate which was essentially pure milk chocolate in molten form. While monitoring him for signs of going into a sugar coma, I finished my meal with a mediterranean fish stew filled with fresh scallops, crab, bass, halibut, rouget, lobster and shrimp; it was quite good. Oh, and they served a french press of Blue Bottle coffee, always a plus. So all in all, I realized it was kind of like a short-lived dysfunctional romantic relationship: the sex was great but the other party was not emotionally available. Well, I don't know if I'll be going to couples counseling with the staff there but I think I'll be going back at least once; the food was too good to not give them a second chance. And sitting out by the water looking out at the Bay wasn't too bad either.

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  • A C.

    Tried to make a reservation for brunch on a Sunday. Was told they did not have any tables large enough for my party of 8 so I said how many can you accomodate? She said "6," so I said I wanted to reserve a table for 6 then. She immediately said sorry, I cannot accomodate you since I dont want you to show up with 8 people. I said if I made a reservation for 6 people, why would I bring 8 then? She said I just cannot take your reservation. When I asked to speak to the manager, she said she was the owner! WTF! Seriously, what kind of customer service is this?!?

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  • Steven C.

    Creative upscale hippy food at asinine snob prices. 5 for food, 3 for service & 1 for the unreasonable prices.

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  • Michael K.

    Brunch in the Ferry Building with Renee. Opted for outdoor seating which wouldn't have been so bad if it weren't so windy. Dine inside next time. Had the scrambled eggs with ham on soft tortillas. The added aged jack cheese, pumpkin seeds and coriander made an otherwise plain sounding dish work. It didn't look like much but turned out to be delicious! Renee had the poached eggs over braised chard. Very flavorful and the eggs were cooked just right. Split a large french press of blue bottle coffee. Mmmmm blue bottle.

    (4)

  • Rachel S.

    This spot succinctly puts "foodie" on the map. Every little touch attended, each ingredient the finest of its class. Olive oil blanched artichokes from a local farm? My goodness world, its as if eating the first apple in the garden! The ahi crudo: a seafood lover's paradise: lightly flavored to pop the fish freshness, olive oil kissed, hint of meyer lemon to seal the deal. I love an open kitchen: sit for a bit and you've a sense that this where cooks become chefs. Pricey sure, ambiance dense and a reminder that we live in a town of farmers market and innovative minds, for which my taste buds are forever grateful (and spoiled). Minus one star for routinely sullen intellectual service; however sophisticated the proper pronouncement of farro might makes one, a bit of personal kindness is never a bad call in the restaurant biz, even if the food itself is heavy on charm..

    (4)

  • Astrid G.

    Shrimp scrambled eggs are delicious.

    (4)

  • Scott L.

    I went here for lunch and had the pulled pork. The menu does not have a huge selection, but everyone should be able to find something on it. It also changes pretty often and the waitress explained the pork is the item that they pretty much keep on the menu. The pork was great and they were able to accommodate me and serve it without the bun. The BBQ sauce they had on the pork was very flavorful and had just a little bit of spice. The beans they served with it were also very good and had a little bit of chili to provide a little heat. The service was good and our waitress was very friendly. The outdoor seating is great and was great on a nice day. I can really can see going back here, especially if they let us bring our dog when we sit out on the patio. We may have to try them for brunch.

    (4)

  • Christine S.

    A little overpriced, yes, but a standout casual dining experience. I actually had the same menu item as the previous reviewer (poached eggs on the bread crusts, mushrooms and squash flowers)- yes, it did have a little too much herbed olive oil, but overall, it was a lovely dish with a nice variety of flavors. I also had the beignets-- they are excellent-- crispy on the outside and just a bit soft and creamy on the inside, dusted with rose sugar. Hubby had the pork cutlet with fresh greens, with a spritz of lemon. He told me that if reminded him of the schnitzel he used to have in Germany- he really enjoyed it. Our bill for the two brunch courses, two orders of beignets, and a small pot of blue bottle coffee and a pot of tea was about $64. So it's not cheap-- yes, you could do a buffet brunch somewhere for that. But you have to ask yourself if you want excellent, farm to table food once on awhile instead of just filling up. We sat in the communal table in the kitchen- a very nice touch to meet other people. We met a gal who comes here every Sunday afternoon after church and a guy who was also a regular. They both said the menu changes daily, so it's always a surprise for them. They never get bored and they really appreciate the owners' commitment to fresh, creative dishes. I think I could do that.... if only I lived in SF!

    (5)

  • Jeff B.

    Had Sunday brunch here a few weeks back. We were there early and lucky to get a table - the place filled up quickly. I'd never been to BL and have always wondered what the excitement was about this little restaurant in the Ferry Building... and I'll tell you this -I will never return. Food was way over priced for the small dishes we received. I ordered the Poached Eggs. The taste was pretty good, though there wasn't much on the plate. My wife ordered a Celery Root Ragout... which was awful. She received it cold, and the taste was undesirable. We ended up spending over $60 (with toast, OJ, coffee and a tip). Only positive I have is the amazing waitstaff. Our waitress was very friendly and responsive.

    (1)

  • kiwi l.

    Twenty minute wait past our reservation to be seated but we got a large table, outside with the view, and the food was prompt and delicious. The service was a bit brusque but it was perfect for being left alone to enjoy people-watching and the sun. Menu changes frequently based on what's fresh. Do yourself a favor and get the toasted Acme bread served with organic apricot jam and sweet butter!

    (4)

  • Matthias K.

    Leckeres pochiertes Ei, und die Lime Meringue Tarte ist ein Traum.

    (5)

  • Brian J.

    The place has excellent food but the service really sucks. My wife and I have been to this place 6-7 times and I'd probably give the food 4-5 stars but the service is always so terrible I'm giving it two stars. Although we really liked the food most times and love the location, we are not going back to this place. We keep going back hoping it improves but each time is the same. I don't know where Amaryll hires her service staff but she needs to cut her hipster staff loose and start from scratch. Last time we were there they got our order wrong for the second time and brought us some random dish we never ordered and then we had to wait forever to have them make our new order and they never apologized. Another time we arrived right when they opened, we were the first seated yet we ended up being there for about two hours as all the tables around us got their food, ate and left, and then a second turn of people arrived and even got food before us. We would have gotten up and walked out but they kept telling us it would be just a few more minutes. Then they bring the food and walk off as if nothing had happened. After complaining they comped us one entree as an apology but it's too little too late for this place. So save your time and money and go elsewhere.

    (2)

  • Rollio R.

    Gem of a place. Ate here with my gf 3 days ago on a Sunday. We sat outside and enjoyed the passer-bys and view of the bridge (although annoying that there are a bunch of trucks going in and out as well, but didn't ruin the mood). The food was absolutely exquisite. As I understand it, they change the menu everyday, but here's what we ate in any case. I got an Indian-inspried spinach, chick-pea and poached egg curry with the most perfect blend of spices and secret yoghurt drizzle which just floored me. My gf got their beef, celery and brussels sprout dish (sorry, forgot the name of it), but everything just tasted emasculate. I love that you can see the completely open kitchen right there in front of you!! Very special, and a testament to the confidence and grace of the chefs. The service was spectacular too, I double-tipped the waiter because of it. Definitely a treat, and can't wait to come back with friends to celebrate something...or just to indulge. Word is their brunch is the thing to experience, so we'll be doing that at some point.

    (5)

  • M C.

    This is one of those I'm not really sure how to review this kind of situations. I've been to Boulette's more than a few times for breakfast. This is one of the few restaurants where I often eat alone at and so have spent quite a good amount of time observing the hustle. I can understand how there can be a very wide range of experiences for other diners. I love coming here for breakfast, getting off a night shift on a weekday morning. Therefore, I can't speak for the weekend brunch experience. I'm always there before the crowds, just as the city is waking up. The morning light that comes in the seating area is so relaxing. The door is open and you can smell a hint of the ocean. It has an aura that's charming, different.. kind of like therapy for me. The seating area is a communal table right by the kitchen. I love hearing the clinking, clanging, and talking from the kitchen and smelling the food being made. It's like a quite morning market hum. If you go to Boulette's, sit inside at the communal table. It's how this restaurant is to be properly experienced. Also, take a peak under the table. That wad of a black pile of fluff that looks like a floor mat? That's Boulette, the dog. The service is kind of strange. Some days, I find it distant and intimidating. Other days, intimate and friendly. The menu changes everyday but the food is consistently good, fresh, local. Predictably delicious. Sometimes a little overpriced. Other times, totally worth it. Either way, this place has me coming back to it again and again.

    (4)

  • Matthew K.

    Just one of those rare jewels. Incredible food, incredibly friendly service, wonderful setting. A brunching favorite.

    (5)

  • Kay H.

    We just enjoyed the most lovely lunch I have experienced in a very long time! My daughter came over on the ferry from Alameda and we sat outside on a gorgeous day and over looked the Bay Bridge...and every morsel I put in my mouth was wonderful- starting with shared salad of extremely fresh greens (tho I must admit that $12.50 is quite a bit for a green salad) The roasted duck was tasty, especially with the orange flavoured fresh beets...but my fave was the cheese custard pudding with bufala burrata It was exceptionally delectable, its presentation and its mixture of cheeses and house made yogurt...I savoured each bite and was bereft when i had finished it, only to be thrilled to order another 'nursery' dish of rose custard with fresh figs and candied pistachios. We decided that we would certainly return!

    (5)

  • Stu M.

    To Boulette's Larder, I love you all. You make delicious food and serve it gracefully. To everyone else, yes, it's really good.

    (5)

  • Victor H.

    Probably one of my favorite outdoor places for breakfast in the bay area. It offers the total package of ambience, food, and service. The moment you walk in, you're transported into a european kitchen, with all the fresh produce being chopped, sauteed, boiled... it's really quite a sight. And the food is simple, incredible produce, and well executed comfort breakfast food. My favorite thing to do is to get a book, order a french press with the oatmeal. Perfect way to start the day...

    (4)

  • Jessica V.

    I've been meaning to eat at Boulettes Larder and finally made it today without too much of an effort. My boyfriend and our dog take nice long walks when we're in town so yes, we went to Boulettes uber casual with our workout clothes and requested for an outdoor table. It is a 15 minute walk from our home. The Food The food was incredible and presented in a simple menu that screams cozy, delicious and you're going to love every bite. It did not disappoint. I had the poached eggs with curry and the yogurt which was tangy on top and gradually sweetens as you dive deeper into the glass it was served in. The yogurt was light yet creamy topped with sweet raspberries and fruit compote. For the first time ever we tried the espresso tonic. A coffee mixed drink just about to hit the scene (found in Koppi in Helsinborg, Sweden, Box Kite in NYC and Stumptown. My boyfriend had the fruit bowl and bread plate. Both we're absolutely yummy! The Service (this is why am only giving it 4 stars) Prompt seating with very polite servers. A little bit off from the cozy and warm personality that their brand exudes. Maybe it was off because we were locals and not dressed to the nines on an over 80 degree weather type of Sunday. It also took three requests from us before they brought water for our cute and well behaved pooch!

    (4)

  • Kent M.

    Food is good, but I think it's a bit pricey. The menu was different from when I went several months ago, and not as good. I was a bit disappointed in the lack of consistency, especially since I LOVED it the first time around. There are several other options in the ferry building, so check around before you decide to eat here.

    (3)

  • Rob B.

    Fresh poached eggs with cod and Blue Bottle coffee. It was a perfect breakfast. Seems like they have a rotating menu for eggs and fresh fresh. This was a huge gourmet step up to the traditional Japanese breakfast. Outside seating was very nice...

    (5)

  • YP C.

    Very slow service. Very painful every step of the way - wait to order, wait to get water, still waiting to get our food. I want to walk out and across to just eat some bread.

    (2)

  • J R.

    After 10 years of coming here, I must bid it goodbye. This was my go-to place whenever I had visitors in town or wanted to take someone out to a special birthday lunch. I've chosen this place as my own birthday lunch many years and contemplated having them do my wedding dinner. It had the ambiance, consistent food and consistent service. When they opened bouli bar, I tried it, and it was yummy too. Alas, I just went again today because my mom was in town. The food was okay (maybe the food culture in SF has changed so boulettes no longer feels as special? you can find food of their quality and ilk quite easily these days), but more importantly, the service was terrible. When we arrived for our reservation, there was no hostess at the front. There was a party waiting in front of us who had been told by the hostess that their table was being set up. A server ended up seating them at a table without confirming that it was for them. We were finally greeted by the hostess and placed at a 2-top, when we were 3 people. It ended up being an unpleasant spot (cause where I was sitting was not a real spot, it was a walkway for servers), so we asked to be moved outside. This happened promptly. After we were in our new spot, it took another 20 minutes for anyone to come by. A server finally came by, I couldn't tell if apathy was just her style or if she was super hungover. Either way, our order was taken, the food came out promptly, and at least that was all right. The menu is too pricey for this level of service. When you're pay $30/plate for brunch, you want to feel taken care of, or at the very least, you want to know that they know you're there. That's how Boulettes Larder used to be, but it is not anymore. I'm not sure if they have been unable to find good management for their expanded service, but at any rate, with all of the other wonderful restaurants in SF, I will not be going back here again. Sadness! It used to be so good!

    (2)

  • Travis W.

    Same results as many others that have posted here..Got a table...waited 10 minutes for a server..server never showed up..politely asked the hostess to find a server..still no server...Got up and left... I can't comment about the quality of the food but the menu selection was extremely limited and the portions looked very small from what I could see from the other customers that somehow magically were able to navigate the process of placing an order and getting their food. Pass this place up and don't feel bad about it.

    (1)

  • Liz J.

    Snuck into the Ferry building late last Sunday morning... Luckily we only waited ten minutes. I asked for coffee while we stood around and they brought us both a cup. I love that! The wait for the meal was well worth it. The ingredients are so fresh and tasty. Every dish well thought out and hot. Might be the best beignet in the Bay area! You will pay a little extra but look at the view lovely, great service, and more people passing by than a parade.

    (5)

  • Janna W.

    Great location in the ferry building. The seating is in the hallway directly across from the bathroom which did make it noisy. We found ourselves leaning in and raising our voice to be heard over brunch. The service was nice although not personalized. No modifications to the menu were allowed and they brought whole milk instead of soy as asked. The menu changes daily - for what it's worth the pecan tart was deliciously sweet and quite nutty however, not what you'd expect at a brunch place.

    (3)

  • Doug T.

    Flew into SF, checked into our hotel, and walked over to the Ferry Building and was looking for a place to eat. We decided on Boulettes Larder which is basically at the far south end of the Ferry Building. It's a very small place with a number of tables. We got an extra long table towards the kitchen and shared the table with another party. It's pretty modern with lower wooden tables with stools. Underneath the tables is hooks so you can hang your purses and backpacks. Very cool ambience. We started off and shared the seafood salad. It had shrimp, calamari, green olives, with cabbage over a white sauce. It was really good. Fresh shrimp. Fresh calamari. Fresh olives. Do I have to say anymore. Fresh. Fresh. Fresh. It all came together with that white sauce. Man was that good. After our appetizer, we had the LoLa Sempre pizza which was almost like a margarita pizza, Musa pizza with Turkish spiced lamb, and Alsce pizza with pancetta. All the pizzas were fabulous. The crust was so good. Nice and crispy with a little chew but had a slight sweetness to it. I thought all three were really good but my favorite was the Alsce with pancetta. Out of this world. The Musa was a little spicy and had a nice kick to it and the LoLa was a great margarita pizza. The only downfall is they give you six slices per pizza. For dessert, we tried the Beignets which was like donut holes with homemade sugar. They gave us about six to eight. It was so good and warm. Inside was so moist. Loved it. The service was really good. They had small water cups but different servers kept our cups filled. Took a little bit to bring our food out but it was well worth it. Great food, good service, and an interesting ambience. The only downfall is the cost. Our bill came out to be over $100 for lunch. Little pricey but well worth it. If I'm ever in that area I wouldn't hesitate to come back.

    (5)

  • Veronica M.

    This beautiful spot has maybe the best scrambled eggs I've ever had. No joke. They were actually scrambled perfectly. Do you know how hard it is to find that? I do. Trust me. It's hard. We hate eggs that are too dry, & eggs that are too wet. Am I right? These were soft & tender, w just the right firmness. Positively succulent. When was the last time you could say that about your scrambled eggs? The very definition of an exhibition kitchen, this space is a true treat for all your culinary senses. Rustic & intimate, it's kind of like being in an open dining room in someone's house. Someone very stylish & cool. Unfortunately, they're only open by day. So to remedy that, they opened a dinner venue next door; Bouli Bar. The next morning you find yourself hungry at the ferry building, you should come in, sit yourself down at the gorgeous & ginormous farm table, & order yourself some breakfast. You will be so glad that you did. I can recommend the scrambled eggs.

    (4)

  • Maey P.

    The atmosphere here is very chic yet rustic. The food was all good but a bit over priced. We got the funghi pizza which was tasty. The farmhouse breakfast had some interesting flavors and textures. Overall I was satisfied until I saw the check. And it's difficult to get a good bottle of wine for less than 50.

    (3)

  • N A.

    After standing around playing the part of ghost for a while, I approached one of the many staff members that seemed to be unoccupied, yet altogether unhelpful. Once I spoke with her, she said, just a few moments. Ok, no problem. A 4 top opened up inside, and I thought we could sit there, but, "that's reserved for a group of 6" I was told. So, we were put outside and said group of 6 never materialized. The food came and while it was quite good, the service basically ruined the experience (as others have said, at these price points, service should not be an issue). Everyone was aloof and standoffish. So, if you do feel the need to make it rain, in return for some thinly veiled contempt for existing while you enjoy your salmon scrambled eggs you are in luck! P. S. TYBG!

    (2)

  • Catherine C.

    I had a swell breakfast here, this morning. It was very quiet and quaint with a rustic vibe. The waitress was very kind. I ordered the poached eggs with this farro, quinoa, couscous mix. It was quite delicious.

    (5)

  • Lindsay S.

    Wow, what an amazing breakfast. We sat outside on their patio overlooking the ferry building loading dock which sounds bizarre but was kind of cool to watch them unload small batches of breads and seafood. My husband had some poached eggs with braised greens and chick peas in a brown butter sauce, and I had scrambled eggs with corn cream and Parmesan. Just awesome. We ordered a pot of Blue Bottle Coffee for 2, which was forgotten until after our food came, and when we reminded our waiter he brought it promptly and said he'd comp it. So nice! We gave him a little extra something to thank him at the end, because it was over the top great service. Highly highly recommend breakfast here. If I could give it 6 stars I would.

    (5)

  • Lindy L.

    Although the menu says "beignet," you get a large pile of them. The menu is accurate when it comes to the canele--the menu says "canele," and you get one canele. And it's very small. The outside of the canele is carmelized, and the inside is like custard. The canele was good, but I preferred the beignets. The beignets are coated in a cinnamon-heavy cinnamon sugar, which is a good thing, and are crispy on the outside and eggy on the inside. I'd definitely return for the beignets.

    (4)

  • K M.

    What started off as a beautiful Sunday morning in SF was quickly and utterly ruined when my wife's brunch order, described as poached eggs over chickpeas, arrived laced with shredded chicken. Needless to say, for someone who does not eat meat at all, it shattered the entire brunch experience. Worse, the server challenged our claim that the menu did not mention any chicken in the dish, when in fact as we pointed out to her, it did not. We left fuming, without re-ordering. In a city with a high number of diners with dietary restrictions, a menu gaffe like this, not to mention the resulting staff posturing, is inexcusable. BL has earned a spot on our SOMA condo's "Do Not Frequent List".

    (1)

  • Jessica F.

    Boulette's Larder is your go-to place in the Ferry Building if you're feeling entitled and drowning in paper. The food is not bad by any means, but the prices are adequately ridiculous and the clientele here is unsavory in that 1% kind of way. To give you a benchmark, Sightglass is served at $6 for a standard black coffee. The service is accommodating, but also ridiculously slow for the small number of tables they have (I'm pretty sure we waited the same amount of time for our check as we waited for our food). The menu changes daily. - Scrambled Eggs (~$18): For a whopping deal of under $20 (!), you can have a plate of eggs and fish! Have some greenery on the side as well; we're feeling generous today. We had sea bass in ours, which was quite fresh and the eggs were delightfully fluffy. - Toast with Honeycomb ($6): This came with fresh honeycomb! I mean, 3 generous logs of honeycomb to spread on individual pieces of toast. It also came with butter and apricot jam, which was fresh and fantastic. This is worth the money for the high quality ingredients. I won't be back to eat at Boulette's Larder, but it seems too dismissive to write it off completely. Maybe come for a meal that isn't breakfast, so you're actually awake and don't feel so bad about spending $15-20/person.

    (3)

  • joanie c.

    This weekend we went to both the Bouli Bar and Boulette's Larder and both were FABULOUS! Bouli Bar served an amazing appetizer platter with home made pita that was like a heavenly cloud and hummus that was beyond delicious...wonderful wine selections and warm and lovely wait staff... Next morning we went for Sunday brunch at Boulette's Larder and Lori was so warm and welcoming, and thanked us for being patient as we waited for a table in the shade outside. Brunch was, in a word, sublime: perfect scrambled eggs, and a basket of toasts that was so European, with an amazing apricot confit that was just lovely. The yogurt/rice pudding and fresh fig compote was superb and the fresh fruit plate was an array of atypical summer fruits sliced paper thin with a honey/lem drizzle. Amazing. We simply can't wait to return...maybe the Tuesday night dinner at the Bouli Bar! Thank you Lori, et al!!!

    (5)

  • the p.

    I ate at Boulette's Larder for the first time this weekend. I'm still ecstatic. Yes, the prices are high, but worth every penny. I've been eating & cooking great food for years, and I just wanted to leap up and sing Hallelujah at the first bite of (1) the seafood risotto (delicate, heavenly); (2) the pork belly (redolent with star anise) with griddle cakes; (3) the lamb-topped semolina with eggplant slippers (perfect seasoning); and the beignets. I've never eaten such airy, fluffy yet tender-moist beignets, not even in NOLA. The ingredients are purer than a newborn angel. I'm moving in if they'll let me. Save, if you have to, but GO. It's worth it. And no, I have no idea who the owners are, and I don't get a penny for this adoring review. :)

    (5)

  • Dana L.

    The decor was simple and beautiful. The food, though a limited menu, was fresh and interesting. The service was horribly slow and inefficient. The service was so inattentive and lacking we will not go back, no matter how good the food was.

    (3)

  • Tiffany D.

    Boulette's Larder is a chic place to wine and dine at, if you are in the Ferry Building and looking for somewhere pleasant. The wine selections are amazing! Their Rose was surely strong. They do offer a good amount of beer selections. As a starter, do order up their tasty wine with their Mezze, which includes their well-made, warm Pita Bread and 3 dipping selections. The yogurt dip was my favorite. Their skordalia potato dip reminded me of having a starch bread being dipped in a starch dip. I didn't care for that one. Their creamy hummus was one of my favorites as well. Their Minced Beef Tartare had a bit too much of a salt and black pepper taste to it, but it looked undeniably delicious to pass down and not try. I was loving their flat Pizza - the dates pizza was a signature specialty. It went splendidly well with the red wine. So did their Lamb Pizza that was garnished with parsley salad. Servicing is impeccable and the decor is chic and contemporary. Kudos to Timothy C., who was our waiter and attentive throughout the entire dining experience. Tables are communal styled as well as private spaced upon request. Bouli Bar was a blast and a wonderful dining experience.

    (5)

  • Al S.

    The owner's owe a elderly disabled Veteran over $100,000.00. There is a Judgment against Lorri and Amaryll and they hide behind the corporation. These lesbians screwed over a this fellow gay person. Picketing will begin soon. The food is not that good either and it's over priced!

    (1)

  • Tricia M.

    We stopped in after they stopped serving breakfast one Saturday. It was okay. We were still able to get some coffee drinks and they made us a round of toast and beignets, which was really nice. Great service! Great cappuccino! Wonderful place to stop for a mid-morning snack (if they have the space!)

    (4)

  • Sara F.

    Yeah, it was that good... I have not had any desire to come to this restaurant, neither had I ever seen it on any of the food channels.. etc, etc.. I just kinda wandered in with my college buddy for a casual brunch and we were blown off our rockers.. Small, bougey, quiet and quaint.. with a view of the water.. copper pots hanging from the ceilings.. greetings and smiles at the door.. sat quickly at a comfortable table and cushy chairs and waited on, but really waited on by almost everyone in the place.. without feeling like we were being fussed over.. It's kind of like fine dining service in the comfort of your own home... They take their food very seriously here. We both ordered the delicious bloody mary, made with freshly squeezed 'early girl' tomato juice and slivers of cold cucumbers .. Refreshing tasty and unlike any other bloody mary I have had.. The toasts were served with nutella like spread, delicious apricot jam and pats of clover shaped butter at room temp... The mains were brunch entrees.. I chose the perfectly poached eggs served over a Korean inspired bowl of rice, with roasted chicken, earthy mushrooms, flavorful broth and house made kim chee.. My bud ordered the squid ink Risotto with salmon, octopus and other delicious seafood delights.. I had a bite and was jealous.. we were stuffed or would have otherwise ordered the beignets. A bientot!

    (5)

  • Susan L.

    This restaurant is beautiful, unfortunately the food doesn't come anything close to the beauty of the restaurant. There's something to be said when you ask a waiter for a dish recommendation and the waiter feels strongly about not making any dish recommendations. I understand that the menu changes daily depending on what's available from the local farms, but the waiter simply couldn't make a single recommendation. The menu choices are limited which is ok. I ordered the duck ragu which was not very tasty. I took a few bites hoping it would get better but it didn't. I'm really not that picky about my food but this dish was just bland and not worth it, that was $30 down the drain. My husband got the scrambled eggs which he said was good. This experience was a reminder to trust the yelp reviews prior to dining at a restaurant ...

    (2)

  • Nicole M.

    This review is specific to breakfast. When you order the poached eggs at Boulette's Larder, make sure you want to eat some vegetables. Your two perfectly poached eggs come with llano seco rancho baby white lima beans, spinach, parmesan, and truffle butter among other things. I know there was some kind of grain as well (maybe some farro cous cous like the scrambled eggs?). You get an offering that is both delicious and healthy to boot. I paired mine with the fresh squeezed orange juice. It was a lovely, if somewhat pricey, breakfast. Since I was there for a business breakfast, it was worth the extra $$$, because the other thing Boulette's Larder offers in addition to good food is an upscale, relaxing atmosphere. The staff are solicitous, and, at least on a week day, don't make you feel rushed.

    (4)

  • Erick K.

    First time here and I was very happy. They have outdoor patio so we can bring our dog which is a plus. Ordered 3 things: summer fruit (very fresh, a bit pricey though but good), alma bread (perfectly toasted and came with good jam and butter), and cantaloupe and Ibaruco ham which is excellent (very sweet and fresh cantaloupe, the ham is awesome). Another great restaurant at the ferry building!

    (4)

  • Sam C.

    Go for the canelé. $3.50 is a fine price to pay for near-perfection in this famous Bordelais pastry. Everything else on the breakfast menu is far too pricey to be worthwhile. Get there early for coffee and a canelé, sunshine and a beautiful view.

    (4)

  • D C.

    BULLSHIT. They apparently only service Caucasian. You tell me I'll bring you a menu...but that would require you to break away from your little post as you do absolutely nothing but stare at your fingernails. So I grab it myself as all of you look on. Nice! And then I would imagine my server would appear. But he's busy I think he is a Ninja. Ok fine I'll do it myself. I'd like to place my order please? Oh I'll send out your server. Yea prick he's not coming...I tap my fingers waiting for our pizza because it's obvious I have to serve us ourselves. Bravo. Yes I'm an SF Native. And Yes I'm not fucking White!

    (1)

  • Deb M.

    I read the reviews here before I decided where I wanted to eat in the Ferry Building. We ended up eating at Boulettes Larder 3 times during our visit to SF. We had the beignettes and there was a pile of them. They were delicious and custardy on the inside. We had the assortment of bread. There were at least 5 different kinds and all very different and rustic served with butter and homemade apricot preserves. We also had their Tuesday Prix Fixe. We had stuffed breaded quail, pork tenderloin, and blend of sautéed vegetables that included bok choy, broccoli rabe and other wonderful baby vegetables from the Tuesday farmer's market at the Ferry Building. The vegetables had a sauce that might have had sherry vinegar in it? It was a nice compliment to the best stuffing and breading I've ever tasted. The quail was boned except for the wing and drumstick. It was very easy to eat and again the breading was heaven. The meal started with a wonderful salad and ended with an incredible chocolate dessert, but the breaded quail was the highlight for me. On all 3 occasions, the wait staff was wonderful and very nice about getting answers for all my foodie questions.

    (5)

  • rosita t.

    Boulettes Larder and Bouli Bar are 2 of the most special places I have ever dined. I do not know where else you can go and CHOOSE the entertainment of pp watching in the Ferry building or the magnificent view of the Bay Bridge. But, above all, the food is always sooooooo good, actually extraordinary. I never want to leave. Everything is incredibly impeccable from the napkins, art, glasses, FOOD...the list goes on. I feel so lucky to be able to enjoy this super lux establishment. Do not miss either spot. Plus, they have a full bar! A rarity in this city and IN the Ferry Building. Go!!

    (5)

  • Sabrina M.

    If you have the chance to sit down and done here do it. Talk about an open kitchen. Wow! Everything I have had here is amazing. Love their brunch. Poached eggs were cooked perfectly. Way pricey! Would love to have a private party here.

    (4)

  • Esss E.

    Best Breakfast! We ate outside facing into the stalls of the Farmer's Market. Heaven. Although I thought the coffee was on the thin side, the rest of the meal was delicious. My partner had what he said were the best scrambled eggs he's ever eaten. My poached eggs on red beans and feta were Perfection. It's not the cheapest breakfast you'll ever have but it will be worth every penny.

    (5)

  • Melinda C.

    Came for Sunday brunch - just okay. The food was good (duck salad was delicious as was the Bavette of beef) but it's expensive for what you get. $30 for about seven pieces of steak and not much else. Hmmm. Service was also a little off. The ambiance is lovely though.

    (3)

  • Z Z.

    Canelé's are my new pastry obsession, and I heard that the best in SF are made here, in this pretty, light filled nook in the ferry building. I arrived early this morning, before 9am, and picked up three, which were tucked gently in a pretty little box for me to take home. I stopped at blue bottle on my way out for a latte to sip on with my little pastries. The canelé are seriously out of this world: crispy, caramelized outside (reminded me a little of a burned marshmallow combined with creme brûlée crust), and a soft, custardy inside. Still warm early in the morning, enjoyed with a perfect latte...I ate all 3 in the car on my way home. Didn't even make it 5 blocks. They were too good. I will dream of these heavenly sugar castles.

    (5)

  • Paula K.

    This one I truly suggest! Food is simple but so good. The menu doesn't have many options but everything is so good..! I had the scrambbled eggs, yam! The place is clean and cute, very cozy. The area is nice to see as well, the market place is nice to see. And the owner of this place is a super nice lady who makes you feel very welcomed.

    (5)

  • EC N.

    Sunday brunch and by 1:30 4 items are unavailable??WOW really unprofessional. But it gets worst. At these prices service should be SPOT ON. This includes servers knowing who ordered what at the table. Not coming up to the table and "auctioning" off items. "Who has the lamb?" "Who has the eggs?" If I have to ask for salt, that means someone in the kitchen isn't tasting the food. Which was pretty clearly the case. Our wine glasses were cleared before we had finished the wine in them. Once again, at these prices, we should have not been pushed out the door. Couldn't tell who our waiter was: one guy took the order, another offered desert. Plus just a ton of staff wondering around. Maybe it's me, is the Ferry Building just for tourist? Customers who will never return? Between this meal, the shitty burger at Prather, and marginal coffee at Peets. I think I'm done with visiting the Ferry Building. I certainly won't be back to Boulette's

    (2)

  • Linda N.

    4 stars for the decor 3.75 stars for the hot chocolate. My coworker recommended this place for the hot chocolate. She described it as the best thick hot chocolate in SF. I was told that the hot chocolate was European style meaning a slow sip drink. I wanted to like it but there wasn't anything special about it. Not worth the $5.

    (3)

  • Julian T.

    Excellent atmosphere and friendly staff. Unfortunately, the food takes forever to come, and is mediocre at best. Also, they brought a coffee completely cold, and took over 30 minutes to correct their order. In conclusion, nice place with okay food and poor service. Would not recommend.

    (2)

  • Natalie W.

    Came all the way from Pleasanton, was so excited to finally have a chance to eat at Boulettes.... But to much dismay that didn't happen. Im giving two stars: One for the amazing almond torte, and the other for their incredible Canneles. Other than that, majorly disappointed. First visit: Ran out of caneles, wanted to dine in, and they were "appropriately" closed at 2:30pm on an Easter Sunday. I settled for the Almond torte which thankfully was amazing, and made me think to myself, I want to give it a second chance. Second visit: Again closed while the Ferry building was in it's height of crowds. This time, my third visit, I anxiously walked to the brunch part of the restaurant, only to be informed that they were....repeat after me.... Closed! And that I would have to wait an hour before the lunch menu opens up. I then saunter to the lunch portion of the restaurant, looked around while the waiters actually saw that I was there and refused to pay any mind to me until I asked for a lunch menu. Only to be informed that their menu changes everyday, and the one she gave me wasn't exactly what their offering was going to be for the day..... But that it would give me a general idea. I understand that this restaurant has been around for a long time, and I'm sure that the food is great, as I very "fortunately" had a taste of them from the outside bake shop portion of it. But come on, do we need to have bourgeoisie service to go along with the bourgeoisie decor?

    (2)

  • Alexandra I.

    I LOVE this place! It's fresh and clean and unique. I got a pizza that was just salt, olive oil, and yogurt. Weird sounding, but AMAZING. One of the best pizzas I have ever had. Plus, it was so light! That is hard to find in a pizza. Guilt-free. My dad got a salad and loved it as well. There were a LOT of things I wanted to try so I will def be going back.

    (5)

  • Anne D.

    Popular spot serving over-priced lunches ($18-$24) in the Ferry building with beautiful views of the Bay.

    (3)

  • Katelyn M.

    Boulette's Larder blew away my expectations (which were pretty high, I must say). Sure I just came here for breakfast, but it was so worth it. Everything from the tableware to the coffee to the milk was carefully selected to create a unique, upscale, yet down home dining experience. The clientele was mixed - there was me in running gear and a few other 'walkers'. A table of ladies who looked like they were in town for a wedding and a few male business travelers. I was the first customer of the day and was treaty exceptionally well. I hope to return - I hear the lunch is out of this world!

    (5)

  • ANDREW T.

    Best Brunch we've had in 20 years. Reservations recommended. We made them, but got hungry and went 2 hours early. Staff was friendly and placed us in the sun (typical SF chill in the air) with a great view without any fuss. Coffee press was excellent, beignets were the best ever (even NOLA) and my eggs were done perfectly. An enjoyable meal in a charming place at the pier. Recommended.

    (5)

  • Katie V.

    We were starved and looking for a place to eat--there are TONS around the Ferry Building, yes, but I wanted something as healthy as possible and the hungrier I get, the pickier I get--when my boyfriend and I came across Boulette's Larder and wanted to see the menu. It took us a little while to find it--the two people at the front were too busy chatting to see that they'd forgotten to lay out menus, or had taken away the menus, or whatever. Finally when the hostess decided to speak with us she apologized, gave us the menus, overheard my whispered concern about how pricey it was, and suggested we get a pizza to share. I'm still a little confused about that because the pizza could only fill up my boyfriend (he demolished the entire thing) and there was also something on the menu that said it was a $15 minimum per person, but oh well. Suffice to say I did not eat the pizza because of my other concern about healthy options. I opted for a daily special: a salad with cabbage, quinoa, sprouts, some tomato-y relish, and an egg. It took us 10-15 minutes for a waiter to actually even APPROACH us, which was driving us insane because we were already starved...and why did you have to constantly walk by and ignore us and instead talk to your coworkers? Everywhere we turned, all the staff was just talking to one another. The guys in the kitchen were chatting, the waiters and waitresses were chatting, everyone was ignoring the customers and chatting to one another, and it made it worse because I was so hungry. Finally we got our order in and our food came out relatively quickly. As I said, my boyfriend ordered the pizza and I ordered the salad. He also ordered a bloody mary which he was very disappointed with (it was far too watered down and tasted like nothing...he didn't even want to drink it). Still, the food was excellent. He quickly ate his entire pizza, and I finished almost all of my salad. Weirdly, my salad came out without the egg. Why would you forget to add one of the 5 ingredients? There are only FIVE INGREDIENTS. But this time we managed to catch our waiter and he was very nice and apologetic and fetched the egg and saved my earlier impression of them. Overall, I probably wouldn't come here again, but the food was really good so if you're not already hungry then you might want to try it out.

    (3)

  • Jason M.

    Went with wife without our little kids... For a late breakfast. The open, modern seating area paired with open kitchen provided a cozy feel. The hot cereal was just right for a cold day in the city- with walnuts, raisins and sugar on the side. Overall great breakfast, charming service attentive to the details, and a cozy intimate feel.

    (4)

  • Brian M.

    Boulettes Larder is a fantastic spot for lunch, serving very high quality sit down meals that are unique, fresh, and well prepared. And I've found that the price point is always very good, although a bit more expensive than your standard place in the Ferry Building. You should definitely make reservations,and it is not a place for quick dining (i.e. it isn't a "grab and go" kind of lunch place; it will take you an hour). But it's one of my favorites.

    (5)

  • Wendy L.

    Note to yelpers... buyer beware. Google their olive oil brands before you buy at the counter. I bought several Seka Hills as gifts for $24 apiece (under assumption this is a unique brand.) Lo and behold I later saw them in Whole Foods (same harvest date) for $14... Too late for me but not for you my yelper friends! Three stars for the improved service and fun gifts. Two stars off for the crazy uplift. Here was my update before I felt dumb for not checking the price: This update is also for the take out counter only. Since my last review I have not seen the person who was curt (and mentioned below.) Been back to the counter four times (because apparently I couldn't stand to stay away from it for long) and found the experience to be vastly improved. All four times I was there I was greeted quickly. My questions were answered by friendly people who were truly interested in helping me pick the right gift (yes, I give olive oil and sea salt as gifts - especially if it comes from this place because hey... that's what I would want...) One day I didn't understand why there were no eggs at the market and one of the women there explained the whole concept of molting to me which was pretty cool. BL has beautiful eggs they sell on Saturdays BTW... On my last visit (Saturday FM day) they had extra help because they anticipated the holiday crush which I really appreciated. Next Saturday I am taking my friend there because she wants to check out the olive oil now too... I am happy to say I am a fan again...

    (3)

  • Dianna D.

    Came here on a rainy day for some fig and arugula pizza with a wonderful friend, after splashing about puddles at the Farmers Market surrounding the Ferry Building. I am very happy with our overall experience at the restaurant. The Food - my friend and I shared the fig, prosciutto and arugula pizza, with melted soft sheeps milk cheese layered atop the crust and hard sheeps milk cheese grated about the arugula. The crust and overall flavor was very reminiscent of the Italian pizza I had back when I stayed in Milan, though I wish there was a more consistent soft cheese spread throughout the crust instead of them being dispersed haphazardly. Ambiance - A bit crowded for my liking because the space is in the Ferry Building. We were able to secure a spot for 2 at the Bar for a lunch at 1:30 on Saturday. However, it was very space efficient (there were hooks for our purses under the table) and it was not claustrophobic. Service - Very good. No complaints whatsoever. I had to deal with a very unhappy gut for the few days afterward (I'm gluten free) but it was definitely worth it.

    (4)

  • Kate S.

    Locals, this is not for us. Arrived for a set reservation for brunch and we were left to stand in a non space space with no acknowledgment that we had a res nor an apology for the wait. Once seated we had various lethargic servers show up haphazardly. We ordered from a brunch menu that was perhaps akin to Zuni circa 1998 but with high prices. The food was nothing special. Look where I eat, I can tell you that it was nothing special. To top it off my tea pot showed up with caked on food. This may seem like no big deal but it sorta spoke to the entire meal. We then asked for bread and could not eat it. Its SF and a place like that should have bread on the Bar Tartine level and it does not. No one seemed to have a pulse in the place and it was filled with tourists which finally let us know what was wrong. With Foreign Cinema, Zuni, even Roses on Union, Bar Jules, Bar tartine and the like, this is not for locals....

    (2)

  • Michael K.

    I rate this according to how I'm supposed to rate things: 5 star is excellent/perfect. 4 star is a mixture of very good and excellent. My wife and I came here while waiting for the ferry to sausalito, and loved the ambiance, food, and service. Service =excellent Food= very good. (wife thought excellent on taste and creativity, and very good on presentation. I was impressed that they got me to eat goats milk ricotta cheese and enjoy it, but it wasn't anything crazy good.). (side note: my wife's palette is significantly more sophisticated than mine in case you hadn't guessed:) Ambianc = excellent. Loved the outsside seating, although lounging after the meal it got a bit hit in the sun. Great view of the bay bridge though. Took off a star because my wife was not totally impressed with presentation, and because while the food was good, I feel like it was overpriced. For 16 bucks for scrambled eggs (with afore mentioned cheese and some nice salsa), i almost feel like I should be given a baby chick to take home as well. Great place if you have some extra money to toss out or if money isn't a concern. We are on our honeymoon, so it worked out great. I'm curious about their dinner and lunch specials. Might come back for them.

    (4)

  • Ashley H.

    This place should have at least $$$... $20 for scrambled eggs, scrambled eggs drenched in butter. The bill and the butter hurt my heart!

    (2)

  • John S.

    Great atmosphere, ok food, terrible reservation taking/honoring.

    (2)

  • Alyssa K.

    Ever since seeing chow.com's "The Perfect Canele" episode seven months ago, I have been dying to get my hands (mouth) on the canele de bourdaeux so I can taste the magic! Today I finally got to try one after waiting for two hours at the ferry bldg.... I got one straight out of the oven and it was quite magical. The exterior of the canele is hard, shiny and crunchy from the beeswax, and the inside is a soft & moist custard with texture close to bread pudding. Caneles take days to prepare. First, the custard batter has to rest for a couple days before you can even throw it in the oven. Second, you need to use special brass baking molds. Third, you must coat the inside of each mold with a beeswax mixture before pouring the batter. It takes many steps and many days to prepare one little canele de bourdeaux. This place only makes a dozen caneles a day (except on Saturdays they make 3 batches). I love pretentious foodie food like that. I felt so privileged to be able to try it. Go get it if you can! Probably sold out by the the time you finish reading this.

    (5)

  • Andy S.

    For the best canele that I've had in the USA, look no farther than Boulette's Larder. If you aren't familiar with these addictive treats of Bordelaise descent, they are not quite a cookie, not quite a cake, but quite delicious. The firm exterior texture and soft and sweet interior create a blissful experience. Not cheap- but they aren't cheap anywhere. Just one will re-arrange your day in a great way.

    (4)

  • Farrah A.

    If it's a gorgeous day in SF, there's no question about it: Dining at The Ferry Building is a must. And if this gorgeous day happens to fall on a Sunday - you gotta brunch at Boulette Larder. My gorgeous college besties and I called ahead to make reservations - and good thing we did because it was a very busy morning for them. We still had to wait a good five to ten minutes past our reservation time, but it certainly was no big deal. Why start out the morning in a huff? We browsed the menu, checked out what others were noshing on and also looked over some of their stuff in the display case: stationary, jams, sweets ... The menu is remarkably fresh; items change regularly, so I can't rec anything in particular because it just might not be there anymore. I will say that I was surprised that their brunch menu seemed a bit limited. That day, they didn't feature many breakfast type dishes, like waffles, French toast - a lot of the items were very "meat heavy." The highlight for the evening, however, was the dessert! We had what tasted like Mexican churros but created in little bite-sized balls and with a chocolate dipping sauce. TO DIE FOR. And even poke you best friend for snatching the last bite.

    (4)

  • Wendy K.

    I should've read the reviews before dining here yesterday for Sunday brunch. The hostess was extremely nice and accommodating and gave us a table without a reservation. But everything went downhill from there. First of all, the prices were ridiculously high ($20 for scrambled eggs? $20 for poached eggs? $5 for toast)? We ordered all of the above, and while everything tasted OK, it was not exceptional or worth even a fraction of that price. But my real gripe is with the service; I haven't had such bad service in a restaurant in a long time--let alone at an upscale restaurant like this. We had to ask the hostess and other misc workers wandering around for our waiter at least 4-5 times: to order another drink, to check on our order (20-30 minutes to get our egg dishes??). You name it: our waiter was no where to be found, and when he did arrive, he seemed to have an aloof attitude, and acted as if we were bothering him! For the food, plus the donuts (yes, there were delicious) and two mimosas each (for two of us): the bill came to $125 without tip. An extravagant, delicious dinner at a top SF restaurant would cost less than that and would be delivered with much better service. Bottom line: very disappointing.

    (1)

  • C.Y. L.

    Exquisite experience. The menu is curated perfectly, each dish perfectly, caringly, lovingly prepared. Time slows as you sit down to a meal here. What a lovely respite in the middle of San Francisco. And Boulette's stands out even at the food frenzy that is the Ferry Building.

    (5)

  • Marc R.

    Mediocre food with "artisan" descriptions. Not worth it. The service was friendly but forgetful. Another "artisan" place that the chef thinks is more than it really is.

    (2)

  • KT G.

    My husband brought me here and I was a bit hesitant because it is mostly pizza but he knows food so I keep my mouth shut. I will say that the roasted chicken salad was very fresh and satisfying. The pizza was pretty good too. My biggest grip is that the lemonade was $8. That's just ridiculous and since I ordered it for my 4.5 year old and she didn't like it, neither did I, so I can't give this place a 5 star. Plus, come on, it's really just pizza.

    (4)

  • s b.

    Arrived for sunday brunch reservation- left standing until hostess found- we asked to sit indoors- were told we could but must vacate table within 75 minutes for next reso. Agreed, then sat for fifteen minutes before ? waiter approached saying, "I understand you guys have a time constraint" ! (who calls 2 older women "you guys") We advised him we weren't the ones wi the time issue. Placed order- watched while 14 !! staff milled around looking confused, much staring at computer screens, befuddled staring at pieces of paper , 3 people involved in where each plate coming from kitchen was to go. Angry female hostess in spat with chef in front of guests. Bill was expeditiously brought but was wrong- double charge. Clearly there is trouble with the staff here- officious attitudes, inefficiency, indifferent. Food was very good.

    (2)

  • M N.

    The food and ambiance is superb but the prices are steep. The portions are small though. Service very nice. They take time to answer all your questions. You never feel rushed. I will definitely go back.

    (4)

  • Chelsey L.

    Amazing service and the Socca is amazing. In fact, everything from the oven is so good--I've had almost all of it!

    (5)

  • Debra D.

    If you have not been here for a while - try it again - they have a new Sous Chef who came worked at NOMA - the food is amazing and the service is spot on. Locals its for us too!!

    (5)

  • Jack K.

    The poached eggs were bland and bitter. Overall overpriced, bad food, small portions, slow service. Place looks nice tho

    (2)

  • Elizabeth G.

    A San Francisco treasure. I have been eating breakfast here for several years, and I cannot say enough good things about the food and the warmth of the staff and owners. Poached eggs, scrambled eggs, prepared perfectly, intensely flavorful, and always in interesting and yummy combinations with greens and other local ingredients. The toast is real bread, with whole grains and seeds and nuts; the butter is sweet and creamy. My only quibble is the French press coffee is too intense, and I wish it was a little smoother and less acid. But this breakfast is so vastly superior to any other in San Francisco and beyond, why quibble. And one last compliment: the renovation has made the interior that much more cozy and serene, making it lovely to linger for a long time with the paper or a book.

    (5)

  • Alexis G.

    So tasty. Beignets are super delicious. beautiful atmosphere, right on pier, view of bay bridge. a little pricey but definitely worth checking out if you love great food and a great atmosphere.

    (5)

  • D J.

    i've only eaten at boulette's larder for breakfast during the week. i love the scrambled eggs. they are handled so nicely that it puts other scrambled eggs to shame and really shows how they should be done. they are cooked perfectly: soft and buttery but not runny. they are well seasoned with salt, which is important, and the chef will always accommodate a vegetarian (which i am). i find the portions to be just right, though you must purchase toast separately (and it is delicious). i've also had lebbne (a mediterranean sort of strained yogurt) with olive oil and toast, which was just amazing. one item i really miss that i think they should bring back are the house made english muffins--they were perhaps the best english muffins i've ever had. the space itself is lovely. it's quiet, refined, and just nicely done. sometimes, i do get the sense the place takes itself a little too seriously: the staff speak in hushed volumes, they seem very preoccupied with reservations for breakfast when there's always been plenty of space. the staff though have always been nice and helpful and welcoming. they wait staff has asked first about vegetarian needs, which i really appreciate. the major downside to my experiences for breakfast has been the community table. despite there being plenty of 2-person tables available, i am always seated at the community table across from someone i don't know (i've always dined alone). i don't mind a community table when i'm with other people, but for me and my personality, it's just awkward to be sitting directly in front of someone i don't know for breakfast. i think restaurants should acknowledge that not everyone finds community tables enjoyable, and when it's possible, should offer conventional seating (especially to solo diners). at least i've seen a new york times brought in which has made the community table modestly less painful.

    (4)

  • Kira M.

    Love the location, the food, the ferry building, all of it! It is a tad expensive, but I'll cough it up for my occasional visits.

    (5)

  • Erica L.

    Had Brunch here after my interview. Good but pricey Very cute place to go to on a nice day. They have very little indoor seating. We either had to wait 25 mins or sit inside even though it was SO nice outside. So we decided to eat inside. We were seated on a long table with a bunch of other people, which is pretty different. I love how they have an open kitchen. Really clean. We had toast with apricot jam and butter. Should've ordered the mixed acme bread plate because it was the same price. At first I thought toast was free because the waiter asked if we wanted any toast. Just a bit unclear.. I had the poached eggs, sounds simple but it was pretty unique. The eggs were perfectly cooked, over some sauteed cabbage. I liked it but it was a tiny bit too peppery for me. For brunch anyways. Bf ordered the seafood cakes, those were pretty tasty. The sauce and the greens paired well with the cakes. The only thing I would say is that they mixed the seafood too much, I saw little shreds of crab but that was it. Service was good, took a while to get the check though. Our bill was 50 for two..... pretty expensive. Nice to try, but I wouldn't come here.

    (3)

  • Candice B.

    The service isn't warm, and the price is high, but the food is tasty. The seating is quite awkward with one communal table inside and many blowing-in-the-wind seats outside, making the choice between inside and outside difficult. We chose to sit inside, and I kept on thinking that for over $30 a person for lunch, I'd like to sit somewhere more comfortable. The beignets are fluffy and light, but not something I'd make a trip for. My poached eggs were delicious. It sits on a bed of a cross between crab cakes and mashed potatoes, mixed in salted cod. With the crunchy toast, it was a perfect brunch dish. Frech press Blue Bottle coffee is well done. My friend had sardines and uni, which didn't look as tasty as my dish. A little over $70 for two people after tips and taxes. I think I'd probably rather eat at AQ which also provides good dishes with fresh ingredients, but the setting and service way superior.

    (4)

  • Ryan F.

    We went here for Sunday Brunch. Good food and great location. Sitting inside is great because of the open kitchen. I just wish they used the higher tables so we could see the food prep.

    (3)

  • Ellen L.

    I randomly ate here with a friend during his lunch break, thinking it'd be a quick place to eat. We were seated right away, but it seriously took almost 40 minutes to get our food...and we ordered the same thing too! The menu was limited so we both got a pasta, which wasn't too bad, but a little on the plain and heavy side. There weren't even any small slices of bread to munch on while waiting! The only plus I'd say is the view from the back seating. For the price ($$$), speed of service and quality of food, I wasn't too impressed!

    (3)

  • Jesse A.

    For our last breakfast in San Francisco, a foodie friend recommended Boulette's Larder. Yes, it is in a touristy part of town, and yes, it is expensive, but we gave it a go, and were pleasantly rewarded. In Boulette's Larder you can pretty much sit IN the kitchen - at a big, communal table. You can also sit outside and watch the water, but it was blowing a stiff breeze out there when we visited, as San Fran is wont to do. Boulette's Larder is a fabulous medium-sized space: full of copper cookware hanging on hooks, high ceilings, lots of different cooking smells (and yet it never got smoky or unpleasant being near the kitchen). The menu changes daily, and it is based on the market selection at the time. So you don't get a lot of choice for breakfast, but everything on the menu looks goooooood. Hard-to-make-decisions-good. Also, the bread is very fresh, and they serve it generously. Coffee is served from large french presses, which was a nice touch. Our waiters were friendly, classy and efficient (unlike others on Yelp, we had no problems here), and they told us to pay no heed of the large dog sleeping under the table. Indeed there was: an enormous Puli dog was politely lolling under our feet, keeping my toes warm. Puli dogs are the ones with rasta hair, with dreadlocks, and this dog basically looked like a big shagpile rug under the table. He was great! I loved it. Yup, that's a dog in a kitchen, and no one batted an eyelid. LOVE San Francisco. My partner had scrambled eggs fried rice, which he enjoyed immensely and wouldn't let me have any. I had poached eggs with beans and ricotta: a weird mix of very basic ingredients, but served with style. It was also a very healthy meal, for a change...

    (4)

  • Dennis Y.

    Still the best place to get beignets. Super light and airy with just the right crunch. Love it. Service is still a challenge at this place during Sunday brunch so patrons should come here with a open mind and just enjoy the day and not be too stressed about the service. The kitchen gets slammed the minute the doors open at 10am so of course things are going to be a bit crazy. The food besides the beignets are also very good but not the best in town. Smallish menu so nothing elaborate but everything is pretty solid here. All the dishes are done with a light touch so nothing's really heavy handed here which I appreciate. Might not be for everybody but I'm a fan.

    (4)

  • Vanessa K.

    Home made english muffins. They were good, but I was hoping to find an english muffin that is comparable to the one I had in Cambridge, MA @ Creme. The english muffin at Boulette's was dense, had all the nooks and crannies, and was tasty with butter and jam. I think it just wasn't buttery enough. Either way, if I'm craving english muffins I will return unless I find better in SF. I heard the scrambled eggs are good here too, need to try one day.

    (3)

  • Amy D.

    I feel bummed that I ordered the wrong dish from Boulette's Larder. I ordered an Omelette with Squash Blossoms and other yummy sounding items ( yelp.com/biz_photos/aUfb… ), and it cost around $18 so I figured it would be really, really, really good. Sadly, it was just.. ok. It was my fault I got it to-go, so the eggs kept cooking in the box and were on the tough side when we finally got to eat it 10 minutes later. The flavors of the omelette were also just ok, and I regretted my decision to skip on the beignets. I will have to come back to try the poached eggs and beignets, but dine in this time!

    (3)

  • Jean Y.

    When I first looked at the Boulette's Larder brunch menu, I was a bit shocked. $20 for eggs? I automatically assumed BL was a Ferry Building tourist trap, but luckily, I was wrong. The scramble I had was amazingly buttery and filled with fresh spring onions, sauteed onions, and allium blossoms. I would pay $20 for those eggs again any weekend! I tried some of my friend's spring chicken salad. The chicken was juicy, and the greens, many of which were greens I'd never tried before, were yummy. Even the quinoa, which I don't normally like, tasted good in this salad. (BL also gets bonus points for having interesting ingredients. I like it when I learn new words reading a menu.) I ordered beignets for $8, expecting one or two on a plate, but instead I got an overwhelming pile of fluffy, sugary beignets that three people couldn't finish. The outdoor seats offer a good view of the Bay Bridge, but bring a jacket and hold on to your napkin. BL also caters private dinners for up to 24 people. My first experience here was for a private evening event. Watching the sun set over the Bay Bridge while sipping wine and enjoying hors d'oeuvres was lovely. The 3-course meal was delicious, and the service was impeccable.

    (4)

  • Foodie F.

    Not worth the it. Over priced, over rated. Do you people like getting ripped off? Run poorly by crazy women! Don't piss them off or they'll have your head! Service is awful and rude. This place is perfect for the rich lazy housewife that doesn't know how to cook, nor does she have an inkling to lift a finger in the kitchen. Food is easy for servants to prepare in microwave.

    (1)

  • Austin S.

    Long story short: Great setting for breakfast at the Ferry Building. Beautiful Space. A little pricey. Long story long: For my full day in SF, I wasn't exactly totally sure where to go for breakfast, but figured the Ferry Building would have a couple of options. First off, I have to sound off my love for the Ferry Building. I mean, so many food options, gift ideas, and other stuff. It's just AWESOME. Anywho, obviously at 8 in the morning, about 85% of the stores and shops at the Ferry Building aren't open yet. I walked around to the South side of the building and I noticed this place was open. A friend of mine had told me about it and I figured I'd give it a try. I asked the busboy if I could just sit anywhere and he said yes, so I actually propped myself down at one of the tables out in the hallway. A server came out to take my beverage order. I ordered orange juice. Nothing on the menu seemed to really stick out, so I decided to get the scrambled eggs with chevre and a Napa Valley cimarossa olio nuovo. Cima-what? *shrug* A few minutes later, the food came out and it looked pretty good. The eggs were fluffy and the goat cheese provided a subtle tanginess to the dish. The "olio nuovo" seemed to be a simple herb oil sprinkled on top. Overall the dish was pretty good but was it worth $14.50? Probably not. I mean, there was no meat of any kind. I suppose I could have asked to add some sort of meat product, but that only would have jacked up the price. Service was good though. They kept checking on me, refilling my water, and were courteous. Yet with the prices, I'm just not sure if I'd go back.

    (3)

  • Sallye M.

    What a perfect place for Sunday Brunch - the sun is shining (a treat in and of itself in July) and my husband and I got a great table partially shaded, outside. Our waitress was delightful, attentive and helpful, without bothering us too much. I started with a glass of Prosecco while my husband enjoyed coffee. We shared the yummy beignets - worth every calorie - reminded me of our honeymoon in New Orleans. For brunch, I had this wonderful seafood salad that was served over honeydew and cantaloupe. It had the most tender calamari, a large clam thinly sliced and sturgeon. The dressing was light, not overpowering and complemented the salad perfectly. The perfect touch was the mildly spicy peppers that were sprinkled around. My husband got a pasta dish with chicken livers. The pasta was a wonderful thin spiral, clearly homemade. The sauce was a little creamy, but not heavy. The livers were cooked perfectly, tender and juicy. This was a delight and we are looking forward to a return visit.

    (5)

  • Diane L.

    I'm so glad I found this place! Well, in a way it found me cuz my friend & I saw this one couple eating the beignets & we had to have em. Randomly, the couple just gave us their entire box of beignets lol & after killing almost the entire box I was on a mission to find out were these beignets came from! Now I know =)

    (4)

  • Gloria H.

    Last time we wanted to try this place, it was too late - they had their last seating for the day. 6 months later, we are back. It's about 11am and I thought we will try our luck again. The line or lack thereof was encouraging...then the host came and said it'll be an hour wait...but how? why? Turns out many put their names down on the list and wandered off... Ok, I can do that too so put our names down and we'll come back an hour. Host suggested checking back in 30 minutes because seats may open up and some may not come back, ok. We went back in 30 minutes as suggested. Host said there are 2 seats at the communal table - hmm, how long for a table outside? another 30-45 minutes...alright, we can sit with strangers. We got the inside corner seats and thoroughly enjoyed the communal table. It's quite amazing to be sitting next to the open kitchen and watching all those people at work putting together your meal. Also, the venting system is amazing, you can't smell anything and you don't smell like anything afterward! One interesting fact at the table - there is a HUGE black dog lying under the table. At first glance, you think someone dropped a large black afghan throw on the floor until you notice some movement. Our waiter was very friendly and helpful with our questions on the menu and suggestions. We were told the menu changes daily. For our Sunday brunch, we had: Hubby had the blue bottle coffee, french press - $2.75 - a small metal french press is brought to the table - hubby likes it strong and pressed it couple more times - it was fresh and good. I had the eastern europen style hot chocolate - $4.75 - this is sinfully rich, dense and delicious. Every sip is liquid chocolate - velvety and smooth. beignets w/ vairhona cocoa and organic sugar - $8 - there were 6-8 small sinful puffs served in a dish with 2 toothpicks. It was nothing but goodness - we haven't had beignets in the past so not sure if this is the real thing but we'll be comparing future beignets to this and it'll be hard to beat. It was crunchy outside but airy yet soft and dense and eggy inside - I know the description doesn't sound right but it was all that and more. vande rose farm beef brisket braised with sweet spices and red wine, with italian lentils, steamed dirty girl cabbage, poached egg - $18 - the brisket was tender and flavorful. the flavor reminds us a bit like chinese beef stew. the lentils were good, the poached egg perfect and I loved the baby cabbage. a pair of bob white roasted quail - mizuna, artisan bacon from vande rose farm, grapes - $18.5 - wow! not sure what urged me to order this but it was a great choice. normally not a quail fan and frankly didn't think anyone knew how to make quail right... it was perfectly seasoned - just the right touch of salt with flavor from a hearty slice of bacon stuffed inside the quail. it was soo good that I attempted to nibble on the mini wing and drumstick with my fingers... a wonderful meal and a pleasant dining experience, a perfect pairing to a sunny Sunday in SF. we look forward to returning - if nothing else, at least an order of the beignets to go!

    (4)

  • Tom B.

    I was up in San Francisco recently and we stopped into the Ferry Building. We usually (ok, hold on... she'll get upset if I don't mention that "we" translates to me and my pretty baby). Now... where I was? Oh... so we go there because of Recchiuti chocolates (the best). We were starving, though. We looked around, but didn't see anything too interesting. As we neared one of the hallways, I was overcome by these INCREDIBLE smells. "We're eating here!", I said/demanded. Short menu. Tables outside. I went with the "Herb-Stewed Kurobuta Pork" and she had the "Fish Cakes." Both were delicious, but enough about her dish. This is my review and I'm going to rhapsodize about mine ... the pork. This was, hands down, one of the best things I've ever eaten in my entire life. So tender. So full of flavor. It had this "Texas sausage" thing that was unlike anything I've eaten before. It was amazing. A religious experience. I think I'm going to cry. I believe they change the menu each day, so... I'll probably never see it again. Doesn't matter. I know I'll be going back. This is just one of those special places... where it's safe to bet that whatever you end up ordering is going to be the BEST thing you've ever eaten.

    (4)

  • Brady K.

    Came here with the future in-laws and was googly-eyed about the prices. Yes it's at the ferry building, yes it's on the water, but... seriously people... something like $7 for a few pieces of sliced bread with your breakfast? I almost marched myself through the hordes of tourists to Acme to buy a freakin loaf. That's where it comes from anyway, not Paris! The prices were insultingly high. On top of that our server messed up our order, the kitchen lost our order and we were waiting with half the table served and the other left lonely and hungry. Granted, our server was super friendly and apologetic but the experience, for the price, blew. It wasn't even that busy!? Incidentally, I sucked it up and did order the bread. I wanted it with my $11 jus d'orange juice (it has to be in french to justify the price) and $19 poached eggs which were probably the best I've ever had - they really can cook here - if it makes it to the table. The bread never came during our meal but - despite my pleadings to the contrary, the server insisted that she put it in a bag to go - toasted. 4.5 * stars for the food 2.5 * stars for the ludicrous prices (even for Ferry building standards) and experience note: I can't remember the exact prices of the dishes, they weren't listed on their site, but they aren't too far off.

    (2)

  • Nathalie L.

    BL's Eastern European hot chocolate ($4.5) is fabulous. Super thick, almost like a chocolate pudding. Also not the typical cup of sweet hot chocolate, but more bittersweet. I didn't find it very good for drinking but would make a great accompaniment to their beignets (for dunking!) I like that BL also carries June Taylor products. Makes it convenient to pick up a jar when you can't make it to the farmer's market on Saturdays.Yes, $26 seems a lot for a jar of candied citrus peel but mmm...you can put it on anything or eat it out of a jar. Forget candy! Next time I'm going to buy that quince paste.

    (4)

  • Alvin M.

    I love, LOVE this place! The food is delicious and healthy! They are so creative with their menus and they never disappoint on the food presentation. On those nice sunny days, getting to sit outside makes it...oh sooo much better!!!

    (5)

  • Kenneth R.

    I had the great pleasure of being invited to a private evening party chez Boulette a few nights ago. The party was a hands-down 5-star experience. We began with a wine and hors d'oeuvres session; the wine was brought in from outside, but the snacks were made for us on the spot. The hors d'oeuvres included lots of treats that involved wild mushrooms, at least one small dish derived from the tail of an ox, some smoked salmon, and surely lots of other things. After about 45 minutes of this preliminary session, we sat down for a 3-course meal at the long community table (which was perhaps enlarged to accommodate our group). The dinner began with a citrusy crab salad, which really was an A+ affair, and then moved into a lamb dish that was excellent but not quite at the level of the salad. I don't even remember what dessert we were served, although I remember vaguely that it was a perfect finale for everything that came before. I didn't focus on the dessert properly because I'm not much of a dessert person and because the outside wine was beginning to give me an out-of-body experience. I'd heard about Boulette's Larder for a long time and certainly hope to come in for lunch some day. (I'm withholding one star because I haven't yet had the generic experience of walking in off the street at lunchtime.) Certainly the location is hard to beat! If there's a spot available for you and you're near the Ferry Building, you should definitely check it out.

    (4)

  • Christopher L.

    Yes, it is expensive (for lunch). Yes, the service is stiff and lackadaisical (but always competent). But this is some of the best preparation and creativity you will find in a world-class food city. Don't view it as pricey for lunch but rather a good deal for an more affordable fine-dining experience. I am a frequent diner here and find the open kitchen and meticulous preparations really wonderful. Enjoy!

    (4)

  • Angela L.

    FOOD: 1.) brownie cookie = freshly baked, so soft & warm SERVICE: Order at counter ATMOSPHERE: Like a little mom pop grocery snack shop, but serving other foods like sandwiches.. Order at counter or bring purchases to counter, one long table to sit at.. Kind of a small place. But in the Ferry Building, which I love :)

    (4)

  • Jen K.

    Was meeting my friend here for brunch since she raved about their hot chocolate. Amazingly all the times I've been to SF (well guess I don't go enough) I've never been in that area. Ordered their poached eggs with pork and it was quite tasty, my friend got the one with fish. I preferred the pork. The eastern european style hot chocolate was good but my friend said it was better last time. We also got the toasted breads with sweet butter and organic italian fruit jam, not knowing it was not complimentary (so if they ask if you want bread be prepare to pay for it). Cute spot. Decent food.

    (4)

  • Stacy C.

    I adore this gem of a restaurant. It's teeny tiny, and you have to call to book a table (no OpenTable), which makes it more exclusive and fabulous. The decor is so stunning. Giant wall of exotic kitchen staples! Giant vases of gorgeous seasonal flowers! But smallest restaurant ever--their priorities are just right. Did I forget to mention the ridiculously delicious food, tidy service, Blue Bottle coffee and most exquisite pastries for dessert? Love, love, love.

    (5)

  • Tony S.

    Wanted to like this after reading a review by Madhur Jaffrey in the UK and being here travelling. We wanted to be here for breakfast but missed it and tried lunch instead. The Lunch menu didn't really do much for me I have to say so i thought I would have something safe. I love salmon so I had the salmon salad which was sliced raw salmon kinda like sashimi only this salmon felt like it was cheap scrag end salmon. It tasted like the arse end of a salmon with the salmon fleshed attached to the sinuey dark skin bit. It was bland and the dressing was bland. I have had much much better Salmon at a sushi bar for half the price. Also if you are going to screw me out of $20 for a flavourless Salmon entree you better freaking well give me bread for free. Who the hell do they think they are charging $5 for bread especially considering I am basically sitting on uncomfortable garden furniture. Finally with my blood almost boiling over at the insulting food, ambience, uncomfortable furnituer and the non free bread my $12 glass of wine is served in a cheap glass tumbler. I mean get over yourself. I am paying $12 for a glass of wine , I want a nice tall glass not some crappy cheapo glass tumbler. I so will not be going to this place as ti's too far up it's own arse and really talk about disrespecting your customers.

    (1)

  • Y L.

    Not a bad place for brunch but beware of the limited seating (get there early or prepare to wait for a little bit and try not to sit at the table near the ferry building entry... the draft could be a killer when ever someone opens the door). Friendly service and great relaxing ambience. Otherwise the food was hit and miss. While the pulled pork sandwich was delicious (recommended by the server), the lamb boulettes were a tad dry and the asparagus soup was bland. Oh and save some room for dessert. You won't be disappointed. I would probably go back on a warmer day and take the recommendations from my server.

    (4)

  • Lee H.

    Their version of hot chocolate really packs a punch! It should be called molten chocolate drink because it's so thick and rich it's like drinking a really good quality piece of chocolate. It's definitely a special treat, not to be consumed more than once a week because if you did, your waistline would explode! At almost $5 a cup, it's a spendy treat, but well worth every penny!

    (5)

  • Susan L.

    I think Boulettes Larder makes the best food in San Francisco! And, the service is great. I often eat here, usually with a friend or colleague, so will sit in the hallway, but sometimes at the communal table, which is of course great fun. The food is divine! The menu changes every day, except for the pulled pork sandwich, which is always on the lunch menu. Every time I eat lunch her I can't wait to see the menu, and what Amryll has come up with for the day. She uses lots of North African, Asian and Indian spices on the meats. Noone makes eggs like she does. And, when I am willing to have a dessert, OMG. I've never had better rice pudding! The staff is fantastic: Dana, Teddy, Page, John. They are as excited about the food as I am. And yes, if you can pull it off, definitely have a private party in the evening.

    (5)

  • David C.

    If you are wondering if the Eastern European hot chocolate is worth $6, the price of a bowl of pho, it is. This place is a bit expensive for breakfast, but you don't feel like you are getting ripped off (as opposed to, say, Bob's Chop House, which serves regular breakfast for twice the price). They serve really interesting and unique breakfast items, today we had mackerel cake ("like a crab cake, but with mackerel"), nettle bread pudding, and a breakfast fried rice with pork belly and shrimp. All delicious. Friendly and efficient service -- we did not have to wait for a table, we ordered, ate, and chatted in less than forty-five minutes. Try doing that at Mama's or Brenda's, even on a Wednesday (and I really like both of those places). Also, I was a bit nervous coming here with six people, as I heard that seating was limited, but it was not a problem. Again, try doing that at Mama's or Brenda's.

    (5)

  • Vanessa H.

    If you're searching for an intimate space to have a dinner or special event, this is it! Our friends recently had their wedding reception here and we were well taken care off. The restaurant fits two long tables and you feel like you're dining in your (rich) French grandmother's kitchen. The appetizers were delicious, as was the pork tenderloin and the salmon in a tangy sauce. Ended with a scoop of sorbet on a merengue and passed trays of truffles, candied pistachios, and jellies.

    (4)

  • Julie K.

    I recently had lunch at Boulette's and I loved it. It's a different type of dinning experience. It's like stepping into someone's kitchen. The menu is small because the chef creates it the day of with all local produce. My friends and I are foodies and we wanted to try something different. Some of the reviews say its pricey and not worth it. But if you're a foodie and an enthusiast for the culinary arts this place is definitely worth the extra $$. Lunch for me started off with a smooth gazpacho and elderflower soda. I then had a sardine salad that was absolutely perfect. Sardines were fresh and nicely salted. The day was slightly warm and I was able to enjoy a heavenly lunch with good friends while gazing out at the SF Bay Bridge. Worth the splurge

    (4)

  • laura g.

    Good food, but ridiculous prices. $20/lb for brussel sprouts -- are you kidding me?

    (3)

  • Marilyn T.

    Sadly, they were closing for a private party when we showed up today, but we could still buy prepared items from the case, raw supplies, and pastries. Apparently, you can book it for a private event of up to 24 people, which must be really nice in their intimate space with the open view of the kitchen. Prices are on the higher end, but it's for more unique, quality ingredients, such as duck fat, special flours, etc. It's a good source for supplies for your own pantry and kitchen. We walked away with only a pistachio macaroon and a cacao nib shortbread. The macaroon was more like a nutty cluster. The shortbread was not overly greasy, and I liked the subtle hints of cocoa. Both were very dainty, and I appreciate the less overdone combination of flavors. We'll have to come back for a taste of their actual food.

    (3)

  • Guillermo M.

    Had the eggs with a special tomato sauce and were excellent. Coffee, toast and orange juice were extraordinary.

    (4)

  • Morgan L.

    My friend Cathy and I had the pleasure of taking a friend our friend, Hilda out for brunch since we missed her birthday the week before. I suggested going to Boulette's Larder since I had walked by one day and notice a couple eating a plate of beignets. Plus the reviews on yelp suggested that they had a strange and interesting menu. Someone mentioned bone marrow and I knew I had to stop by and try some. However, the menu changes daily so you never know what you are going to get. Anyways, my friends were going to be late but the staff allowed me to be seated outside. The view of the Bay Bridge was gorgeous and it was one of those rare, warm and sunny day in San Francisco. Finally my friends arrived and we ordered the quail with fried sweetbread, a plate of cheese and bread, and beignets. I must say sweetbread had a taste similar to liver but a texture like chicken. However, the quail was delicious. Light and flavored well. The cheese plate was delectable. There were a variety of cheeses, ranging from brie to gouda. Their breads are fresh, airy and delicious. One of them even had bacon in it.... mmmmmmmm. But the best part of the meal were the beignets. Crunchy on the outside, soft and almost creamy like on the inside. You can not pass on these if you ever get a chance to eat here. It's their signature plate! Cathy already wants to come back for seconds and to taste other dishes. Brunch anyone?

    (5)

  • Monique T.

    I just happen to run across this little hidden gem on my way to a meeting. I walked in and though there weren't open yet (2 minutes til) they were very kind and friendly! The host greeted me and asked if I would like a seat and he would bring me some water until they opened! When they opened I had 30 minutes to eat and get to my meeting (luckily at the ferry building) he took my order and had my food to me in a very timely fashion! The oatmeal was hearty and delightful! I like the fact they give you the "extra's walnuts, brown sugar, raisins, course ground flax" in small, cute square containers. I ordered a half bred basket with fresh fruit jam! The menu changes everyday...which is pretty cool! That means there is real thought that goes into every dish! What a wonderful place! I will go back there again, this time I'll have more time!

    (4)

  • Thigh C.

    1. Very nice interior. It kind a captured the rustic feel of Southern France. 2. It feels pretentious. 3. Overpriced.

    (3)

  • Andrew S.

    Had brunch here on a sunny sunday a few weeks ago. The view on the deck definitely puts this from 4 to 5 stars. If we had sat inside, then it would have been 4 stars. We had the beignets for a starter followed by lamb ragu and poached eggs. My friend has some other scrambled egg dish. It was all very flavorful and presented well. The coffee was also up to standards. The food was not the best brunch I have ever had (see Nicks in Providence), but it was very good. It was abit pricey though as a warning.

    (5)

  • Fatty A.

    Great place to sit outside the ferry building to dine. Food is expensive for what you get cuz you are paying for the atmosphere.

    (4)

  • May D.

    I think I'd probably give a 2.5 if i really had the choice... We went for father's day brunch. Goods: -Original menu created day of with fresh produce. great idea, though they didn't pull it off that well. -Water dude kept our water glasses full -Location & weather (they really had nothing to do with the weather, but...) it was beautiful right outside the ferry building. -Fresh squeezed orange juice. Bads: -Service was so s..l..o..w.. we actually watched a few tables just get up and leave. -They opened at 10. We were there at 10, for our table that was reserved for 10. The menu wasn't ready until 10:30. They served the tables out of order and didn't take our order until 11. We were starving. -Their toast was different levels of burnt. ick -Their indian veggie ensemble was perfect for me, but their soup for my mom was downright flavorless. -No refillable coffee. Really? who gets away with that nowadays? You get your one mini-pitcher, that's it. -Size of dishes are small to miniscule. Price high. Overpriced. You may actually need to eat after you eat (and have waited hours...) -Downright rude staff. You feel like you're in their way or something... except for the water dude, he was cool.

    (2)

  • Rei S.

    I walked by this place and it kind of had an aura that made me want to come in and try it. The place is tiny but the cool thing is open kitchen. It's up close and personal as you can get. You can hear the sounds of kitchen (Chef calling the order) plus get to see all the movement of the restaurant. Just by looking at the products that they sell. They specialize in being fresh, local vegetables, and organic products from Italy and throughout the world. I came here for Brunch and had the sole wrapped in a paprika spice with a shellfish & mushroom sauce. I had a glass of Hungarian white wine (Tokay) a dry version which was good also. This place is very professional. The service is professional as well ( you can hear the staff saying "behind") I realized at the entrance that this was place was introduced by Alice Waters in the Coco: 10 World-Leading Masters Choose 100 Contemporary Chefs book. It is a very busy pumping place. Eat & Go.

    (5)

  • Will S.

    This place makes me rethink my whole ratings system. It was so good that I have been raving about it for a month and a half. It's not easy on a weekend to get a table I think, and you may be sat out in the hallway - which is less intimate. If you can swing it though, sit inside at the big common table. You are sitting in the kitchen and you get to see all the great things that are going on. It is very warm and cozy. You also get to meet the other nice people who are dining there and Boulette - the dog! She likes to hang out under the table. The room is light and airy, it is clearly where some good things happen, and the service was incredibly friendly and efficient. Brunch service can be lackluster at most places but here it was terrific. Our food and coffee was excellent. I would love to go back for dinner sometime when you can reserve the entire restaurant for a celebration. I bet they would do a great job.

    (5)

  • Monica L.

    Can we just pause for a moment and talk about how difficult life is dating a chef? Going out to eat is a harrowing experience, constantly fearing that nothing is up to snuff or that I'll be judged for using a condiment as base as ketchup. The sheer agony. So finding a place that warrants heaps of praise and even a REPEAT VISIT in one weekend is outrageous. Outrageous. We happened upon Boulette's Larder thanks to the miracle of Yelp and enjoyed breakfast #1 of poached eggs with lentils, a fried rice concoction with salmon, and a generous serving of bread. They serve Blue Bottle coffee in French presses, out of which poured a glorious crema. Breakfast #2 had more eggs, this time gussied up with pork ragout or dandelion greens, and a creamy, tangy cucumber yogurt. Noms can't even begin to describe. So as we sat as the only people in the place on a Monday morning and chowed down, Chef Amaryll Schwertner looked at us with a bemused expression and basically asked us if we were enjoying ourselves as fatties. Um, YES, do you see us taking pictures of the food and your beautiful kitchen with the French top range? If only a place like this existed in DC, I'd be there every day.

    (5)

  • John H.

    If my stomach was sentient and had opposable appendages, it would surf over to craigslist and post the following: "Single foodie looking for NSA with young nubile beignets." Approximately 2.5 minutes later, my stomach's hotmail inbox would be inundated with pictures of slutty Entenmann's donuts with their box tops open, messages from unsavory vegetables like escarole, and rambling love letters from sad and lonely donuts exiled to the back of the Safeway pastry rack. There would be one email though, that managed to not only write in coherent sentences, but also include a photo of pillowly balls of dough caringly sprinkled with pure cane sugar. The sender would only be identified as "BL". Oh, the no-strings-attached brunch with "BL" would be fantastic -- brilliant beignets accented by luscious eggs, smooth lentils, punchy pork belly. But soon it would be all over, and the fog surrounding the journey home would be lifted to reveal nothing more than a walk of shame. Oh, how could I pay nearly $6 for merely a quaff of orange juice? Was the waitress looking at everything *but* me while taking my order? Did that couple on vacation from Redding really ask how the donut holes were? Oh well. At least I have pictures to remember to good parts.

    (3)

  • Heather B.

    I was disappointed in service and food, especially considering price and location. I've always good experiences with other restaurants in the ferry building. We had a group and were offered seats at the inside kitchen table, but were first introduced to the dog "Boulette" sleeping under the table. We were told that if we didn't like having the dog at our feet we would have to eat outside. Hmmmm, I love dogs, but it seems a bit odd to place the comfort of a large dog above that of your customers. And what is a dog doing in the kitchen of a restaurant anyway? I thought, gee, they better have really good food for people to put up with this. Not really. It was just OK. I expected something a little better especially for the price. $4.50 for iced tea? Really? I won't be going back. There too many other great places in the ferry building where you don't have to share your table with a dog.

    (2)

  • Sha B.

    My husband has raved about this place so much! We went there for brunch this morning and I was very disappointed. We both ordered the Seared Hamachi with mushroom, which was the most expensive item on the menu at $22. The fish was overcooked, dry and had a strange aftertaste that was not pleasant. The mushrooms were swimming in oil and lacked proper seasoning. The salad comprised of arugula raab, which I didn't like (OK - this is not Boulette's fault). We did contemplate ordering the scrambled eggs, but were glad we didn't as we saw them on someone else's plate and they looked very much overcooked (scrambled eggs need to be soft) - much like a scrambled omelette. The desserts were very nice - not exceptional, except for the divine pistachio macaroons (75c each). On the whole, it was expensive for what we got - I'll stick with Universal Cafe for brunch in future. Service was amazing. The atmosphere was also really great - we sat on the big table in the kitchen. Shame about the food!

    (2)

  • Kevin O.

    Here is what I would say about Boulette's Larder: It is unique. The food is remarkable because the menu changes daily, depending upon what is fresh at the market. We had breakfast there and all four of us came away mightily impressed. At first glance, the menu was really strange. When we got our breakfast, we loved it! Poached eggs over mashed cauliflower? Delicious! Scrambled eggs with squash, goat cheese and arugula? Fabulous. The only downside is that you're basically sitting on the loading dock for the Ferry Building, but we were able to overlook that. Great friendly service, excellent coffee and toast!

    (5)

  • Bob Y.

    They say change is the spice of life and they were right! I used to make a weekly stop to the ferry building on the weekends for the farmers markets to pick up the $9 kettle corn and $6 coffee..... I discovered Boulette Larder when walking past their outdoor patio area which encroached on the farmers market area and fresh vegetable stands. My wife ordered a spectacular chanterelle mushrooms over scrambled egg. It was INCREDIBLE!!! I ordered the pork shoulder in some sauce.....yes.....for breakfast and it was amazing as well. The following week, my wife was so in love with the organic mushroom egg thing we decided to go back for seconds. Guess what, they don't serve the same thing twice. Doh! We were really disappointed in change, but they amazed us again with something spectacular.....for some reason I don't remember what it was. One tip: order the coffee if you like french press/ blue bottle coffee. They serve it here without the long line at blue bottle. In either case, I love the place. Whenever I'm in the city and someone wants to buy me lunch. I always come here, and love it. Lastly, Boulette larder is a wonderful little restaurant that serves what I would consider French/American/ country, it seats very few inside, and about double on the outside. The inside of the restaurant has community table which takes about 8 people. The restaurant spills out wherever they can (inside/outside) but it seems to work. I am happy to announce that I classify it as "one of my favorite restaurants."

    (5)

  • Claudia C.

    This place is about as pretentious as they come... case in point: they refer to their tap water here as "bamboo charcoal from Japan." I've had pretty good food here before (particularly the sugar covered beignets), but I've also been thoroughly disappointed. First of all, nothing on the menu is particularly "mouth-watering." If you're looking for a more traditional Sunday brunch, then steer clear. Be prepared to choose from a list of unique but not-so-appetizing options, i.e. fig leaves with blue cheese, "cold melons in water," and broiled bone marrows. My last meal here, I opted for an old favorite: the poached eggs. In this version, however, my eggs were served in a bowl of squash flowers and mushrooms, and worst part - drenched in oil. Needless to say the massive amount of oil made my stomach churn. This place changes its menu practically per visit so you never know what to expect. To me, this is a bad thing. I say, stick with what's good (and basic) and serve it. In summation - The Good + the location (the view) + the baked goods (acme bread, beignets) + the homemade apricot jam + the Blue Bottle coffee - delicious and conveniently served around the corner in the Ferry Building ...The Bad - the rude and snobby staff - the pretentious and WAY OVER-PRICED menu & The Ugly - my stomach after eating a meal here

    (2)

  • Marco M.

    Their Caneles are truly the best you can get.

    (5)

  • Ann L.

    I've been to this place twice. Once for a hot chocolate last yr that I thought was like drinking melted chocolate. Too rich & thick. Went 2nd time for Cannele. One is $3.50. It's expensive but so good. Crispy & chewy outside, & creamy inside.

    (3)

  • Burrito M.

    I'm pretty ticked about the beignets at Boulette's Larder... My one and only visit to New Orleans and Cafe du Monde years ago was the first time I've ever had a fresh, piping hot, pillowy, beignet heavily dusted in powdered sugar. The texture was so memorable - light and ever so slightly chewy. Makes me shudder with with desperate feelings of withdrawl just thinking about it. I need another hit! Fast forward to the present, I've recently relocated from Orange County, CA to SF. I stumbled upon Boulette's Larder as a place that is apparently known for their beignets. I trembled with anticipation as I put in my order. After waiting 15 minutes for them to make my beignets fresh, I received my order with high hopes. They were presented beautifully in a thin wooden box, piping hot and covered in cinnamon sugar. I took my first bite, and to my dismay, although the outside was crisp, the center was mushy and eggy like a ball of fried souffle! I ate another to confirm my original assessment, and I was right. MAJOR DISAPPOINTMENT, I was completely grossed out by the texture. Freaking lame. P.S. We also tried the pot de creme au chocolat to compare it to the Miette version as well as the chocolate pudding from Tartine. Tartine wins hands down - mmmm so good, the Miette version was beautiful looking, but taste-wise was a sad disappointment - not even close to being chocolatey enough, and the version from BL has a weird, super thick texture and was mixed with coffee. I'm sorry, chocolate is chocolate, it needs to be served pure. If you want to mix in the coffee, it should be labeled mocha.

    (2)

  • Cindi W.

    We went here on our way to the airport on a vacation. I had yogurt with papaya conserve...so yummy! But dang, it was $9!!! I mean the texture was great and it tasted so fantastic...but REALLY, $9!!? My hubby had toast with butter and jelly. He found the menu too eclectic for his basic needs. The toast was ok, but it wasn't warm toast it was more like hard bread. The tea was perfect, and in our world..tea is what matters to us. (besides politics) That is why I gave b/L 3 stars. the yogurt was great, I think about it, but unless I take out a loan, I can't possibly pay $9 for it! One thing about this place, a little while ago, we tried to eat breakfast here and they were closed. However, a nice waitress there told us to go to Chloe's Diner. It was her suggestion that made us go there and we eat at Chloe's all the time!!

    (3)

  • Kathryn G.

    The food was terrific - I'm a little cheapo though, so I was a little bummed that lunch for four costs over a hundy with zero booze. I had tried to review the menu online, but it was not available. That said, it was my boyfriend's favorite meal of the entire trip (chicken thighs and roasted chicken breast in vadouvan cream) so that made it worthwhile. My friend and I got pulled pork sandwiches - they were quite good, but my boyfriend's chicken was better. My fourth pal got a veggie farmhouse lunch with eggs. She raved over it. I did not try it. The most disappointing thing was the Hungarian apple cake for dessert. There was a lot of applesauce going on with that cake and it was not a favorite. Also: it's communal dining. One big large table, unless you sit outside in the mall area. We successfully managed to *not* interact with anyone other than the four of us in our own party. I'm not into that kind of thing, but that's just me. Service was fine. Had a great sparkly lemon Italian soda I'd never heard of before. I'd definitely come back, but I'd save a little more first.

    (4)

  • Donna C.

    my husband & i had brunch last weekend and have to say that we were disappointed. not only was it ridiculously expensive, the food, with the exception of the jerusalem artichoke soup, was marginal. also, the server forgot to add the toasted breads to our order, after asking him about it he admitted to his mistake and said that the order would be out momentarily. it was finally delivered after we had finished our meals--needless to say we did not accept it. very unpleasant experience, it's unfortunate because the restaurant decor is quite nice.

    (1)

  • gary a.

    Meh. I totally have experienced better. from the hallway ambiance to the overpowering vinegar in their braised greens to their hit or miss menu. Consistency is noticeably lacking here. And for the price, I'd rather go someplace I know will be satisfying.

    (2)

  • arielle r.

    This place is certainly overpriced. But it's beautiful and delicious. Escaping from a finance job to lunch at the communal table is a real treat.

    (4)

  • Janet H.

    I decided to have breakfast at Boulette's Larder in the Ferry Marketplace. From their website, the name Boulette is from their Hungarian Sheepdog (Puli), with a culinary translation of "little meatball". Very cute! I made my way to the Chef's table (seating approx 14) as I got to see the entire kitchen in action and also enjoy my Bay Bridge view. I chose the b/L (Boulette's Larder) Yogurt with Fig conserve along with the assorted breads with sweet butter and jam. I took one spoon of the yogurt and realized how yogurt was suppose to really taste. A nice smooth creamy flavor without the bitter aftertaste in plain yogurt. The fig conserve gave it the right amount of sweetness. Their assorted breads were selections from Acme Bread company. Each piece was toasted and served with creamy unsalted butter and a fresh raspberry jam compote. I'm not one to finish a bread basket, but this was very good. I ordered an iced peppermint tea with my meal. I realize this was a basic meal, but I am impressed with the freshness of everything served. I with definitely make the trip back here and will also check out the selection of goods -- thank you Boulette's Larder!!

    (5)

  • Elena V.

    I had a wonderful dinner here. Highlights included the pumpkin soup, duck and fava bean appetizer, and Mignardises after dessert.

    (5)

  • Mrs. S.

    We had our office holiday dinner here and it was amazing. If you are looking to find a place to celebrate a holiday dinner or celebratory event this is the place. The food was amazing, the atmosphere was simply perfect. Thank you Boulette's Larder for putting on an unforgettable evening.

    (5)

  • Deb A.

    Ungracious and ungrateful is what the people at Boulette's Larder are. I unwittingly arrived a few minutes before breakfast is no longer served and after being ignored for several minutes I finally flagged someone down. Barely breaking her stride to speak with me, she said, "Oh, we're not serving breakfast anymore" and kept on walking. Hoping to charm my way in, I approached the counter and asked if there wasn't any way they could seat me (I was by myself), as I was from out of town and had come especially to eat there (both true). A different woman stepped forward and said tersely, "We're already overwhelmed with orders as it is, so you're going to have to come back for lunch" and glared at me. Gosh. Would it have been so difficult to graciously say, "I'm so glad you came and I really wish I could seat you, but I hope you'll come back for lunch. Can I make a reservation for you?" Is it really a lot to ask that people in fine restaurants be civil? I've never been so turned off (and I've been to my share of snobby places) and I will not go back even though the food looked heavenly. I've never written a review before but I felt I needed to share this experience so if you do decide to go, you can be prepared. I told a friend who used to work there and his response was, "that's how they are." Not for me. Too bad.

    (1)

  • Derrick D.

    Met a friend here for lunch last week--she picked it 'cause she works right by the Ferry building--while I was back in the Bay for a different friend's wedding, reliving good ol' grad school memories. The food here was quite tasty--the problem in the Bay Area, and a LOT of other places these days, is that every single little cafe focuses on the pedigree of all the ingredients, to the detriment of technique and adventurous flavor combinations. What I mean by that is, if I want what Boulette's called a "farmhouse lunch" of sauteed vegetables and artisan cheese...I can buy all that stuff at the farmer's market and make it myself for cheaper. Local and fresh and organic is all well and good, but I can buy local, fresh and organic myself, especially when in the Bay. I'd rather not pay $15 and up a for lunch I could make for myself in 15 minutes. Granted, if I had a six figure income, worked in the Financial District, and only had an hour for lunch, my tune might be different here. My lamb boulettes (read: meatballs) were yummy, as was the lentil hummus and salad that came with it. And we were on the patio on an unusually summery day in San Francisco, enjoying the sun and bay breezes, so the room-temperature dish (they noted this on the menu) was actually quite refreshing. Dessert was quite probably the highlight though--apricot galette with elderflower infused creme fraiche and almond brittle. Yum. Overall, I think that here one pays mostly for its location in the middle of San Francisco's biggest tourist destination. The thing that really knocked this down from three stars to two, though was the fact that they have the audacity to CHARGE ($5.50!) for Acme bread and butter. Excuse me, but Acme Bread is like 200 yards away IN the Ferry Building, and an entire baguette there only costs $2.50. This is just insulting.

    (2)

  • Wendy Y.

    I went back to give them a try...and the service is still awful! Such attitude!

    (1)

  • Helen Y.

    I couldn't have picked a better day to enjoy lunch at the ferry building. The weather in SF has been gorgeous lately and my friend and I decided to check out Boulette's since my other friend works there. We were seated outdoors in the shade. Unfortunately the service was alitle spotty. We were the first to order among the tables outside yet we were the last to get our food. As for the food itself, I really enjoyed the poached chicken salad (I could probably do without the flower squash stuffed with cheese). Next time I'm going to try the boulette lamb meatballs. The ladies next to use both ordered it and I couldn't stop eyeing their plates!

    (4)

  • Jim J.

    This place is delicious and healthy. Seems like a oxymoron. Someone told me the place is named after a pooch.

    (4)

  • William M.

    Great food, lousy service. I'd heard that they took themselves a little too seriously, but was surprised at how dismissive the 'help' was. And the food is a bit too precious, a bit too twirly. I'll go back some time, and hope for better waitstaff.

    (3)

  • Monica L.

    North Beach has Mama's, Pac Heights has Ella's, the Marina has Rose's Cafe (or wherever the homogeneous folk eat). But SOMA has them all beat with Boulette's Larder. Don't get me wrong I love bacon, pancakes and greasy hash browns as much as the next girl, but when it comes to inspired brunch Boulette's is the best. This is the best reason to get up out of bed on Sundays. I brought my food and fashion soul mate with me. Naturally, we started with the beignets. That day they were dusted with a matcha sugar mixture that was out of this world. Green dough-nuts? Yep, little fried puffs of heaven. I understand they change the sugar mixture weekly. I had the chicken gratin with poached eggs. It was hearty yet not greasy at all. The chicken was flavorful and the eggs were poached perfectly. There were wonderful toasty breadcrumbs on top to add texture. Carolyn had the scrambled eggs and poached halibut with zatar. Her dish had wonderful clean flavors and rich texture. We decided that since we had already sinned with the beignets, we should order dessert (did I mention that she's my food soul mate?). I had the cherry clafouti. It was perfect custard with ripe fresh cherries on top of a rich butter cookie crust sprinkled with crumbled candied pistachios. Carolyn had the lemon meringue pie. I normally hate foamy tasteless meringues but this one was thick and rich like a more dense sweet whipped cream. The lemon portion was not some neon gooey mess but a creamy lemon curd. We left in deliriously content. We must have been high off of the food because Carolyn bought $250 worth of caviar. Talk about happy.

    (5)

  • Blake B.

    I went to Boulette's this morning with some clients and I had never been there before. I had read good things about it so was looking forward to trying it out. The set up and location in the Ferry Building is great and the smells from the kitchen are awesome. For breakfast we had the toasted bread and the jam was delicious. I also had the yogurt and berries which was very good. We didn't try anything fancy but I'm curious to head back and try some other of their food options for either breakfast or lunch.

    (3)

  • Sabrina L.

    I can't believe they only make 12 canelles de bordeaux a day!!!! Dang! So my first choice of sweet was unavailable....so I picked something else. I had eaten Rhubarb tart from Chez Pannise 2 days earlier...and so that ruined my Boulette's Larder's rhubarb tart which was not as sweet or delicious. Although...BL's hazelnut crust was pretty tasty (but a bit on the hard side.) My eating companion picked a kiwi tart of some sort which was good but I don't care for that artificial almond flavor they seem to put in fruit tarts....so one bite was good enough for me. I'd still want to go back & try other stuff but the prices do deter me.....So we'll see. I'll wait for another out-of-town guest to compel me to go to the Ferry Building and maybe try it again one day.

    (3)

  • silvia d.

    Kept us waiting for a table; scolded us for THEIR failure to accommodate our request. We left.What a self-inflated place.We found courteous service and better seating elsewhere (can't vouch for their food since we didn't eat there-but other people's servings looked pretty small).

    (1)

  • Nicole G.

    Friday was one of those days when balmy weather inspires you to indulge, so I wandered over to the Ferry Building to meet a friend for a long, lazy lunch. Boulette's Larder fulfilled my sunny day fantasy with fresh seasonal dishes. I thought I had found the perfect mozzarella at Delfina. But, no! Boulette's Larder has taken the cake. The "mozzarella de bufala" came with the mixed lettuce salad, and its rich white perfection offset the bright flavors of the frisee, argentinian extra virgin olive oil and lemon. I went back to Boulette's today to poke around inside. If you're planning to make fancy dinner and need a little help, this is the place! They sell everything from smoked salt to saffron to creme fraiche to quince paste. Uh oh... now I have no excuse not to cook.

    (4)

  • Lummi B.

    Guess what, it's been a year and they're still rude. Big, fat, non-surprise. Went there with a friend who is pregger's a couple weeks ago and they snapped at her when she tried to take a picture of one of their roasts that was cooling off. She is a serious amateur photographer, but they probably just thought "there's another asian tourist". Ugh. But you know what, they do excel at one thing- finding the rudest, most misguidedly self-important workers ever. Congrats.

    (1)

  • Matsuo U.

    High quality food, thought full preparation, owner executive chef w/ a strong pedigree - w/o the attitude. Have been to lunch a few times, been to 'private' dining a few times....really great. Boulette's Larder sells some really high quality ingredients for home use. Highly recommend them as well. If you are counting every penny, looking for a perfect glazed donut, or otherwise disenfranchised is not a place for you. If you desire creative combinations, excellent preparation, good service, then this is a place for you.

    (4)

  • Cathy L.

    Came here for lunch. Love anything in the ferry building - you always get fresh food and can sit outside and how is it always sunny?! (I come here quite a bit and have yet to experience a cloudy day). Had the pulled pork sandwich which was ok. The carrot soup that came with it was much better. The bread from nearby Acme was good but not amazing.

    (3)

  • Lee T.

    This is a place to take out of towners and say, "This is how we do it in the Bay Area." Lunch at the Larder is a perfect example of lovely original organic freshness. Not to mention the fact that if it happens to be a nice day, you can sit by the water, taking in the Ferry terminal business and the span of the Bay Bridge. It might be the quintessential SF lunch. This place has never disappointed me whether I had a sit down meal, spices from the 'grocery' or prepared foods. They don't serve alcohol, but they will open yours for $4 per stem - not too bad. I had lunch here this past weekend, a pork loin salad with escarole, and persimmons. The flavors harmonized delightfully and the portion was right on the money. I repeat, it's fresh. It's delish. If you can't stop to eat here, at least pick up a Cannele of Bordeaux, basically the most perfect sweet morsel the French ever conceived of. Boulette makes a great one. It can even be savored on the go.

    (4)

  • Stephanie S.

    I had no idea what to expect here - we chose it based on its Yelp rating and its Zagat rating. It was a pleasant surprise. Creative, fresh dishes. I only wish the selection had been larger, particularly with regards to appetizers that could be shared.

    (4)

  • Sara M.

    i get the whole seasonal, organic thing and the cute little french contemporary american kitchen decor whatever. but really, when you're charging $8 for toast with butter and jam i am expecting bells, whistles, and maybe even a hot date. my dad and sister and i came here for sunday brunch. the chairs were incredibly uncomfortable but i liked the way they poured water out of milk jugs. charming. our waiter seems to have also been riding on his charm for the most part of his career, as he was inattentive and kind of spaced out. i had to flag him down to order drinks while we were waiting for our dad to join us. i had the 'sunday salad' which was basically some lettuce with a few potatoes and a side of some sort of overly fishy salmon menagerie. the food altogether seemed incredibly overpriced and i wasn't satisfied at all. i wanted to try the bignes but they probably would have made me fat so, like, i didn't. felt really underwhelmed after this meal and disappointed after seeing how much a three person brunch cost us. save your money and get some pancakes. this place is a bummer.

    (2)

  • Jeff W.

    Every Sunday that I am in the city, I attempt to get a table for brunch. The menu is always very interesting & the food is outstanding. I don't know what they do to the toast, but it is a must! Not your typical brunch menu, but I have never been disappointed. Don't come here if you are looking for pancakes, bacon & eggs.

    (5)

  • WK C.

    Pretentious and precious, Server with an attitude. I ordered one entree and received something else. When I asked for my corrrect original order, the server argued with me and said that it was my fault. Finally, she brought out the correct entree. That was the end of Boulette's Larder for me.

    (3)

  • Melissa B.

    5 big, fat, shining stars for Boulette's. I cannot overstate how much I love, love, and love this place. It is, and has been, the most exciting restaurant for me for quite a while now - in fact, I am shocked it's taken me this long to write it up. And it's not even a real (i.e. with dinner service, wine program, etc.) restaurant. I get this excited about LUNCH, people. Lunch, which for the most part, includes less-than-scintillating colleagues, and due to the absence of the aforementioned wine program, does not include booze. How is that possible? Because the food is that good. I dare say it is the highest-quality food available in a San Francisco restaurant (well, with the exception of Quince and, if you extend to the East Bay, Chez Panisse). It's not the best total restaurant - only because it's not a total restaurant. But on the level of pure food, Boulette's is it. Best producers. Up-to-the-minute seasonality. Not even a tiny skimp in quality, not a shortcut, not a cheat, not anything less than fanatically, fantastically respective of what the ingredients are and can, with only a teeny bit of coaxing, become. This is food in its most ideal form. And I am lucky enough to eat here regularly, due to the proximity of my office and frequency of business lunches. So that means I often come with complete food neophytes that make such jaw-dropping requests as asking for dressing on the side (here, are you crazy? Let them do their thing!). But even though these non food-people don't TRULY get it, I can see their eyes opening up to how good something can, and should, be. And that makes me feel good. This kind of feeling good is not cheap (I buy a lot of pantry items here too, and I swear have come home with teensy amounts of spices that cost more than the meat I put them on) - nor should it be. You get what you pay for. I make plenty of sacrifices to shop and eat here, because food this beautiful is worth every penny. I long for the day when I've accumulated enough of those pennies to have a private after-hours dinner party here... sigh. A girl can dream, right?

    (5)

  • Emm C.

    Love the open kitchen, the cute waiter, an the beautiful food -- inside & out

    (4)

  • Becky G.

    Go for the beignets! I refrain from commenting about the rest of the food and service...as BL should exist merely for their soft and sweet beignets.

    (3)

  • becky r.

    I loved loved the food here. We had the poached eggs over chicken ragu in a mild curry sauce and the 7 grain porridge with walnuts, flaxseeds, and currants. Their coffee from Blue Bottle was amazingly smooth and not bitter served by french press. We also had a half order of toast which was served with a small dish of salted butter and fresh fruit preserves. Their communal style table looked fun but was full and the waiter snapped at me for taking photos (so sorry there are no photos to go along with the review). Also, there is a minimum per person charge so we had to order more than we wanted. The food and atmosphere is fun but a bit snobby for me.

    (4)

  • Lawrence S.

    Boulette is a sweet little Puli (Hungarian Sheepdog- Google it). And her Larder is stocked with delights that would make my Italian Greyhounds drool. I only recently visited for brunch, having taken home many a chicken and vegetable sides in the past. I must admit that I was in a less than objective state of mind. First, I had just arrived from India that morning, and the Saffron donuts did a whole Proustian thing on me. Also, I had been longing for the diverse cuisine of San Francisco, and after a month without porcine delights, to be presented with 2 preparations of pig- pork belly and ham- in the same dish was too absurdly wonderful to recount. Finally, who doesn't love brunch?

    (4)

  • Jaime Patricio M.

    I have only had their baked goodies but have loved all that I have had. I especially like their Pistachio and Cardamom Shortbread. I could eat a bakers dozen. So delicate, lite and each bite was a satisfying flavor of high quality ingredients.

    (4)

  • Tim V.

    Being a foody can be a tough gig sometimes. Eating all this crazy "ethnic" food, memorizing ridiculous french sayings, but what's even more important than that is FRONTIN" like you're a foodie. How do you do that? Easy. Step 1. Throw around terms like "dry farmed", "free range", and "biodynamic" like they're on a class with "hella". Step 2. Know the difference between your kitchenaid allclad wustoff williams-sonoma brown egg mini-whisk and a common egg-beater. Step 3. Actually cook a dinner with exotic ingredients. Now, step 3 is actually the hard part. Make your own stock? That takes time. Nurse your own sourdough starter from scratch? Please. The answer: Boulette's larder. This place is more hooked up with gourmet ingredients than anywhere this side of paris. For a price- you can buy starter for sourdough bread- and nothing impresses your friends like fresh baked homemade bread. Soups taste better with real stock and the garam masala mix here is to die for. Its a no brainer- this is the foodie version of the grilled steak switchout from those Taco Bell commercials- only it works. Word.

    (4)

  • Johnny O.

    The best brunch I have ever had: Poached Egg over various leafy chards with bread crumb gratin; perfectly poached eggs that are clean white on the outside and perfectly yellow on the inside over perfectly cooked and seasoned greens. Seared tuna salad: a large beutiful piece of tuna over an assortment of raw, thinly sliced fragrant greens I never heard of including buddha's hand which always freaked me out but was perfect when combined with the tuna, other greens, and the nuevo olio. 8 biegnets for 8 bucks: warm and soft with creamy centers, perfect. French press Blue Bottle coffee:flawless. Replaced Citizen Cake as my favorite place for Sunday Brunch in S.F. Gary Danko quality food in a unique, casual, take-a-seat-in-our-kitchen environment.

    (5)

  • Charlotte M.

    Only had the brunch here with a group of friends and acquaintances. Had an omelet seasoned with Indian spices, split a basket of beignets, drank some water, and ended up blowing $34 in total because we split the bill. Jeeesus. The omelet was tasty, sure, but not mind-blowing. It was an nice, sunny day on the water, so it's great if you want some atmosphere with your food, but I can't afford to help pay Boulette's rent everytime I want brunch in the city.

    (3)

  • MissMaryAnn D.

    On my first day in my hometown as a tourist I wanted a proper breakfast - and I wanted it at the Ferry Building on a weekday. I had no idea if his was possible - but off we went. Oh, "proper breakfast" = eggs, toast and coffee. We wandered into this lovely French Inspired cafe. I tried to order at the counter and was ushered outside for table service. This was rather confusing, since there was a blackboard with the menu above the gentleman standing behind the counter upon which sat a cash register... uh, okay. Table service was rather slow and awkward and I would have preferred to order and pay and then sit down and wait for my food. We sat a the outdoor patio with it's gorgeous view of the Bay Bridge, the teeny little Ferry Landing and the vendors unloading their wares at the market. It was perfect and I got all teary eyed from happiness at being home. My french Press coffee arrived quickly, but by the time breakfast came, the sun was high and hot and we moved to a table in the corridor - the outdoor tables should have umbrellas. The corridor was fun though - great for people watching. My Indian spiced eggs were perfectly poached and served with Dal, flat bread and yogurt. Unusual and very tasty. Huzbeau ordered yogurt with exquisite strawberries and a house made rhubarb syrup and he slurped it up in record time. We shared an order of assorted artisan breads which were toasted in the wood oven and served with Frog Hollow preserves - which is located directly across the way. The waiter kindly looked the other way when huzbeau brought his Frog Hollow pastries to the table. I also purchased a second coffee from Frog Hollow, and it was the best coffee I had during my visit. Yes, I am saying it was BETTER than the Blue Bottle French Press I enjoyed before my breakfast arrived. Yes, I have been to the actual Blue Bottle location and Frog Hollow's coffee is better. Our bill was ridiculous, I think the toast alone was $6 and my egg dish was around $12, and the 'beau's yogurt a whopping $8. I have to say though, those eggs were quite lovely and I'm sure the hens that laid them were raised in climate controlled Ian Schrager designed coops, given daily massages and fed orgainic corn and evian water, so I didn't mind. Highly recomended for a splurge or if you are visiting San Francisco and want some fresher than fresh eggs for breakfast (which I have become accustom to since I now live on an island in the freakin' Pacific Northwest - geez).

    (4)

  • Kat S.

    Sunday - beignets. Run, don't walk. Hot, fresh, smelling and tasting divine. One of my dirty little secrets is that I used to buy pre-made food to serve to dates at home. You look good, eat well with no work, and reap the obvious benefits. I do aspire to cook more, if only to learn how to feed myself better! The opportunity again presents itself to shine with no work, aside from working the credit cards. I'm sure the pickup food is excellent, but will need to budget in such a luxury.

    (4)

  • Maura B.

    Where in SF can you eat great food, have wonderful views, and feel like you are eating in someones kitchen? Walk, sail, or choo-choo on over to the coolest little eatery the Ferry building has to offer. Boulette, the owner's very odd/strange looking dog( a walking clump of dreadlocks), comes over to greet you, if she so inclines. I didn't hear her bark once while eating there. The food is EXCELLENT-TAY! The menu changes every day. I enjoyed their roasted sardines with Fingerling potatoes--it was so tasty! My friend had lentil soup with curry leaves and Persian golden raisins. He was kind enough to let me have a sip ( I braved the meat stock, as I am a vegetarian who eats fish)- and glad I did! WOW! That was the best tasting lentil soup I have ever had. I could swim in it! My friend had the pork loin open-faced sandwich--he absolutely raved about it. We sat at the communal dining table, right next to the kitchen cooking accoutrements. It was fun watching the chefs whisk around the stoves, preparing dishes that will make you WANT TO RETURN! We sampled all the cookies with their great French press coffee. Even though we sat at the communal table, we could still hold our private conversations without others listening. I highly recommend Boulette's Larder! OH, and I took home the colorful, beautifully designed menu and framed it for MY Larder. YUM YUM YUM!

    (5)

  • Christine T.

    I've walked into this place for lunch numerous times, but have been so put-off by the staff's 'tude, I've always walked out. But this time, by God, I was going to order... a hot chocolate. No ands, ifs or buts about it. I was not going to be scared out of there... My 'put on' brave face turned on, which actually was wasted because staff was surprisingly friendly this time around, I ordered. $4.50 is not exactly cheap for hot chocolate, which is of the European style - thick and decadent, basically liquid chocolate YUM! - but I just figured that I basically SAVED myself over $1300 in airfare because now I can just pop over to Boulette's Larder for my hot chocolate cravings instead of jet-setting it off to Salamanca (Spain).

    (4)

  • Kathleen K.

    I'm kind of surprised we ate here because we looked at the menu and the prices and the prices seemed way out of line for the food. For some reason, we decided to give it a try anyway. The service was a bit slow but not horrible. The food was outstanding. I had the Sunday salad. The greens were perfect and the dressing was tasty but light. The couscous was cooked to perfection - each grain distinct. That is a lot of work to do but it makes all the difference. The tahini dressing and yogurt were great complements and the beef slices were expertly cooked. Taste the huckleberry cake if they are serving it. It went very well with the Blue Bottle french press. Given the price, we won't eat there often but it was worth it.

    (4)

  • Gil S.

    After several visits I still don't know exactly what they sell here. There are take-out meals and snacks, fresh and honest and tasty ingredient-centered cuisine, with a killer view of the Bay or on their freaky-cool artsy table in the Ferry Building hallway. There is a wall full of exotic and ultra-premium bulk spices. There are random food products (e.g. homemade soup stock, imported mustard). But most of the space is occupied by a cooking-show quality demonstration kitchen and a big table, both of which are occasionally and inexplicably in use. More or less a temple of cuisine, with great gawk value even if you don't have anything in mind to buy or do. Sweet, enjoyable, high concept, even if the purpose of the place is hard to pin down. Technically I think it's a "mise en place." *** LATE 2005 UPDATE *** They have recently added table service, small full-service menu, etc. Food is deep and delicious. Service is formal, earnest, but occasionally offputting. They have a high corkage fee if you bring a wine to the table (#$W%*) despite not having an alcohol license -- but the waiters do know how to serve your own wine back to you with grace and applomb. Still unclear on the concept but whatever it is, it is pretty cool. *** SEPTEMBER 2006 UPDATE *** I'm docking the place a star because horse meat is no longer on the menu.

    (4)

  • Emerson B.

    This is the sort of place you think about later - "I can't believe I spent $28 on eggs." And then it hits you: you don't miss the $28, you miss the eggs.

    (4)

  • Erin L.

    Here's how to have a perfect San Francisco Sunday: Take the ferry from Marin to the Ferry Building, enjoying the sunshine and views of the city and bridges along the way. Disembark, meet up with friends, and have a leisurely brunch at Boulette's Larder. Just make sure to call in a reservation in advance. This place is packed on the weekends. Tables here are small and pretty close together, but they've gotta maximize their real estate. We were seated at a cozy little table outside and immediately brought menus and drinks. The menu is a little unusual. Don't come here looking for your standard brunch fare. It's a creative collection of dishes and it took me a while to figure out what I might like. Do yourself a favor and order the Blue Bottle coffee. It is ridiculously good. I finally ordered the Braised Hen Leg Ragu with Trofie Pasta. It was hearty but not heavy and very flavorful. The lemon and pesto flavors really came through and the shredded hen was perfectly tender. My friend ordered the Scrambled Eggs with Nasturtium Butter, which made for a pretty plate, with the eggs in the center of a little lake of butter sauce. We also ordered the challah toast with apricot jam and it was very tasty. Service throughout the meal was attentive and professional. The food isn't cheap. Two entrees, two drinks and the toast came out to $50. But I really enjoyed the location and the inventive dishes. I will definitely come back to Boulette's.

    (4)

  • Sarah S.

    Treated my Uncle to this place to say thank you for getting me my sweet summer job. Sat at the communal table near the stove. I actually really enjoyed the communal table because it made me feel more like I was sitting in a friends kitchen. Got the chilled squash soup with pesto... pretty BOMB. Also got the chicken Salad with heirloom tomatoes which was really good but in retrospect something I could have made myself. After desert and coffee the grand total bill came to 72 bucka rooosss.... holly molly did I just spend that much on a salad I could make myself? Yes I did. All in all the food is clean, fresh and super healthy and the atmosphere is great. I would go here again just for a change of pace from all the rest of the restaurants in the Ferry Building if it didn't cost me 72 big ones for a lunch for two....hmmmm 3.5 Stars but since Yelp doesn't do half stars I'll roundup to 4 since I'm feeling generous today...

    (4)

  • Tiffinie T.

    Too bad the service is so condescending and unpleasant, because the food is pretty good. Fresh. Authentic. Significantly over priced, but very good. I get that. Being in the SERVICE and HOSPITALITY industry for years, I realize how difficult it must be for the folks at Boulette's Larder to pull it together to serve the public. Wow. You poor things. Sorry we were putting you out to, um, you know, serve us food that we paid a small fortune for. And having been in the hospitality industry for over 25 years, I would hope that the folks at Boulette's Larder would recognize that it doesn't matter HOW great the food is at a place, if the service SUCKS (read: rude), people. won't. come. back. Just like me. I. Won't. Be. Back. Once again, (say it with me): There is no excuse for bad service. Ever. *wipes brow* Thanks for listening.

    (1)

  • Kay G.

    I was torn between giving Boulette's Larder a bad review or a really bad review. I had some time to kill before meeting my brother and just wanted to have a nice breakfast where I could just enjoy some coffee, maybe eat, and read. It kind of went beyond my version of nice. I should have just sucked it up and gone to Peet's. In any case, I wanted "real" food and I decided I was tired of looking for somewhere to eat and just stayed here. I was standing in front of the register, deciding what I wanted, and was ignored for a good 2 minutes. Yay. This is going swimmingly. Finally a gentleman took my order and was superficially nice about the whole deal. That's what I needed for the moment. I took my seat at the big table inside the resturant, which is really intimidating, especially when dining alone. I opted to stay inside because I didn't really feel like having delivery trucks ruin my view of the bridge. The service was okay--at least my food came, right? I thought my eggs were really good, but then I had to ask myself, did I really spend $12 on scrambled eggs? And no sides of anything? I was trying to figure out what warranted my eggs to cost $12. Are herbs really that expensive? Is this the Martha Stewart version of French country scrambled eggs? I can imagine that rent's really expensive in the Ferry Building, but really? Really? At least I can say I ate here.

    (2)

  • bob s.

    I have to say, I didn't really enjoy my meal. It was great, I'm sure. I had scrambled eggs, the toast and shared a large pot of coffee. I think they were all very delicious but there was a a short, loud man jabbering incessantly on his phone about some abstract business thing--the kind of jargon that doesn't sound like english--we gave him a few (he was obviously VERY important) looks, which he didn't seem to figure out, nor did his blonde companion AND WORST of all, in retrospect, no one employed at this very intimate little "bistro" managed to say anything to the guy . . . I just got up and left my friends, came back and found the guy leaving at which point I gave him a few choice words--I would have, in a perfectly wonderful world, grabbed his cell and tossed it into the bay, but . . . alas, IS IT TOO MUCH TO ASK OF AN ESTABLISHMENT THAT THEY ask, no,require people to refrain from LOUD OBNOXIOUS (like all upper-case rants) blah blah blah jabbering on their phones. After talking to him the food tasted rather ho-hum. I suggest that the owners put a cute little sign on the door" no cell phones, thank you"

    (4)

  • Carolyn D.

    Have been here several times, and each time, the food was excellent. Fresh, unique and wonderfully prepared. Yes, it is expensive, but they deliver. Highly recommend.

    (4)

  • SM K.

    Small seating area. We were lucky to get a table rather quickly. All of us were starving having just walked from our hotel next to China Town. After looking at all the great places in the building, we settled on Boulette's Larder mainly because I was cranky from hunger and did not want to walk any more. Lucky that we did, because the food was excellent and the wait staff also excellent. That morning the menu included scrambled eggs fried in duck fat and poached eggs and beans (The menu changes frequently and is simple. I appreciate that. You know the food is made fresh and well since the chef doesn't have to fragment his attention to make hundreds of dishes). The scrambled eggs were savory and fluffy, the poached eggs (they were perfectly small as opposed to your grocery store extra large) were perfect with the beans. Actually it was my first time trying the poached eggs and beans and I wasn't sure what to expect. Well, it was delicious. Orange juice was fresh and the Blue Bottle coffee was excellent. The portions may appear small to most of us who are used to the oversized meals of modern day dining, but trust me it is the perfect portion. With our bellies happily full with solid protein, we left Ferry Building ready to face the cold SF wind and the post holiday shoppers of the Union Square. I would definitely come back to Boulette's next time I'm in San Francisco.

    (5)

  • Julie H.

    It's odd to see people rave about the food here, It was fairly creative, I suppose, but other than the toast and fruit, not very good - fatty to the point of repulsive. I had scrambled eggs, which were streaked with chunks of egg white -gross - and a lump of burrata - eh. My friend had pork belly - looked nasty and I could see she was having a hard time eating it. I really wasn't impressed. Service was okay.

    (2)

  • gino a.

    Just go, you wont' be disappointed. Food here is amazing and the bread is Acme so you're getting into some good stuff.

    (5)

  • Gee M.

    I really wanted to love this place, with it's lovely location in the Ferry Building and everything, but it was really overpriced. And I mean REALLY overpriced. Upon arriving, we were greeted by an attentive waitress. Ok, I thought, well at least they have the service down, so no complaints in the realm of the restaurant experience. When we were seated, the waitress asked us if we wanted any bread. Naturally, we said yes, because honestly who doesn't like bread with their meal? Little did we know that Boulette's actually charges $5 for bread. I'm sorry what? Five dollars? We were not informed that we would actually be charged for the bread when our waitress offered it to us, which sort of irritated me, especially for something as simple as bread and butter. The lunch entrees themselves were good, I got some kind of chilled soup, which I really enjoyed, but the whole thing with the expensive bread sort of annoyed me. I wish I could I say I would go back to Boulette's, but I probably won't because of their overpriced fare.

    (3)

  • Cat L.

    A bit pricey for what it is but great location for a weekend brunch by the bay. On our recent trip we enjoyed the crab benedict special, beignets with rose-scented sugar, toasted challah with homemade apricot jam and freshly churned butter, and a kettle of hot tea served with fresh cream and sugar. Presentation here is simple but lovely. I like that the tables are dressed with simple brown paper and that their food is served on white porcelain and their cute cream pitchers and sugar bowls that come with your tea make you feel as if you're attending a grown-up tea party. Not to mention, their water is served in a glass carafe with a special filtrating Japanese charcoal stone lying at the bottom. Not sure if it's a gimmick but sounds cool nonetheless. As for the food itself, I didn't find anything particularly inspiring. The crab benedict had only a few meager smatterings of crab and more CELERY than anything else. All I remember about that dish was the celery. Very disappointing. I do, however, recommend the bread with apricot jam. Just about every table ordered it and I can see why. It's all about that jam! Our waitress said they were famous for it. It's homemade and they sell it separately in jars to take home. They also sell those Japanese charcoal stones I mentioned earlier, too. Finally, the beignets weren't at all like what I'd expected. I'm used to the more obnoxiously-sized doughy on the inside, crispy on the outside variety and these were just a bit too delicate for my liking. And I would have much preferred some kind of raspberry or chocolate dipping sauce over the rose sugar. Again, nothing exciting but it is charming and a good place to spend a relaxing Sunday afternoon.

    (3)

  • Shauna H.

    Three words fo' yo' heinie: BLUE BOTTLE COFFEE. I love you Blue Bottle Coffee peeps, I really, really do. Anywho, the Larder is a super cute place, I dig the concept they've got going on. I'll have to pop in for a ready-to-cook meal one of these days. Oh, and a big hug to the sweet, sweet girl at the register who kindly took the time to break it all down for us. I'll be back probably sooner than later.

    (4)

  • T H.

    I have only had desserts here and they are fabulous! The lemon tart is my favorite and better than any other in the city.

    (5)

  • Sheila Y.

    After a few too many glasses of wine at the Wine Merchant I decided that buying dinner at the Ferry Building would be a genius idea. I wandered on over to Boulettes and told the lady at the counter that I wanted a quick and easy dinner that was fairly light and pork-free (I know...I know). She came around the side of the counter and we both started drooling over the beautiful lox. We decided a "breakfast for dinner" spread would be great. They had this great seeded dark rye/sourdough loaf, some ginormous capers, a savory spread, and the beautiful lox. I left so happy and let me tell you....it was some of the most amazing salmon that has ever met these two lips.

    (4)

  • Celeste A.

    Delicious! Finally a place in San Francisco that is worth the price. The food was beautifully presented, coupled fresh, local ingredients in an innovative and tasty way. I had the Italian Burrata Cheese with roasted chickory, nettles and pistachios. The cheese resembles mozzarella, very creamy and soft, it was a perfect accompaniment to the more nutty, bitter, sweet, and salty flavors. My only complaints would be that the bread basket is $5 and when we were offered bread there was no mention of a price. Plus its from Acme (less than 20 feet away) so I could by a whole baguette for that price. Additionally, the chickory was a little oversalted but still delicious. Overall, a fabulous, creative meal. I will certainly return.

    (4)

  • Margaret K.

    Why 5 stars? Rice Cakes with Creme Fraiche and Sour Cherries. Yes, it sounds iffy, but believe me this is a dish that takes you around the moon and back again. Evocative, elegant, perfectly balanced, not fussy, and remarkably satisfying. And, the delightful selection of salts is worth many visits.

    (5)

  • Lucy C.

    went for sunday brunch on an awesomely sunny sf day. we sat outside enjoying the lovely weather and the amazing view. love that they offer blue bottle coffee - a plus in my book! the bread was to die for, not because i was starving, but it was warm, toasty and sweet! i got the pork belly dish which was great. my friend got a salad but it had a really long hair in the food! eeeeek! yuck. but overall, food was pretty good. BUT it's extremely~~~~~ over priced. i get it, it's high end, you get the view, it's in a great locale, etc but do they really have to charge that much for small portions like that? in this economy? i'd like a recession menu please....at least give me some FREE bread (fyi, bread is $7.50 per plate) oh and the lady had a cow because i was taking pictures of the gorgeous place. she almost knocked my camera down! relax lady, i was just taking some pics of the flowers - sheesh.

    (3)

  • Paula C.

    Very pretentious and into the "foodie" thing that is reallly not what tastes good but how it looks.... pass by this place and try something else. Not worth the money or view.

    (1)

  • K B.

    Beignets, beignets, beignets!! As long- time beignet fans, we grabbed an order to go, and then enjoyed them while walking along the Embarcadero. Crispy on the outside and melt-in-your-mouth on the inside, these beignets were awesome! Don't know anything about the rest of the menu, and there's really no place to sit, but oh, my, those beignets.....

    (5)

  • Boyenga T.

    Perfect place for a wonderful breakfast. Everything is so fresh and unique, menus change daily. Must have the lemon meringue for dessert!

    (4)

  • Chris B.

    I do not have a functional kitchen, Inever mind an eat-in kitchen, never mind a breakfast nook. But if I was to have one, and I was to invite strangers to come in and watch the food being cooked while just sitting around a big table, hanging out and eating fresh, warm beignets, Boulette's Larder is exactly what it would be like. Unpretentious, but absolutely extravagent in its own casual way, this is where a single eater can go and have a really fabulous brunch on his own, sitting with other people who have just drifted in and sat down to a great meal. Just eat, read the paper, and don't worry about the bill until it comes. Not for the easily sticker-shocked, but this is the Ferry Building after all. If you're not feeling quite as spendy, go for the French comfort food at Mistral down the hall.

    (5)

  • Betty H.

    Service perfect, Food (Quail) perfect, weather perfect. And the Blue Angel's for entertainment . Can't get better than that.

    (5)

  • Adrienne C.

    This place is just a no-no for brunch. Why is yogurt $10? Why is coffee $7.50? I understand that the ingredients are very high quality, the location is awesome, etc. etc. But stil! Sheesh. There are SO many better places in the city for brunch...

    (2)

  • Caroline B.

    Used to be a fan. Sad, I used to really like this spot because of the high quality food... however, the service leaves much to be desired. A quick, weekday lunch with a friend during work hours turned into a hour + long wait for our salad and sandwich to arrive. the wait staff didn't seem too concerned and did not offer to comp the salad and sandwich .... I like supporting small businesses, but I like supporting small businesses who understand customer service. the ferry building has so many wonderful choices -- why bother?

    (2)

  • Gareth K.

    One of my favorite brunch places in America simply because not only is the food good, the menu is unusual and surprising. Changes up pretty much every day but the beignets are a staple worth trying.

    (5)

  • Nick H.

    The food alone is 5 stars, and the dog boulette under the kitchen table is also a 5. if u can't sit at the kitchen table, then don't even bother going. The only demerit is just for the service. For a place of that high quality food, its just weird when the service is a little unatentive, forgetful, and untrained (backhanding, wine service, etc..) It'd be fine if it was an IHOP, but not here. Friendly though. the ingredients, preparation, technique and originality, are far and away at a higher level than most restaurants in the city. michelin star worthy, without a doubt. going back soon.

    (4)

  • Patty G.

    Way overpriced ($5 for a glass of OJ??) but exquisite nonetheless. I'll be back for sure.

    (4)

  • pat t.

    Still not sure what the hype is about. Just OK food, with OK service, but over the top prices.

    (2)

  • Pamela Y.

    I dreamed about this place for 2 1/2 years - my hiatus from San Fran. I remember the amazing breakfast I had back then, This was naturally my first stop for breakfast during my trip here. My waiter was friendly but service was so slow I burned a hole in my stomach from drinking the coffee and waiting and waiting and waiting for my food. I ordered some bread and jam and the eggs over rapini and my husband had the bay shrimp sandwich - all awesome except why $5.50 for a couple pieces of toasted baguette slices with some jam and butter? Alot of other yelpers have commented on the rude service here and I can see why. We took a parting picture of the place and was rudely asked not to take pictures - only for personal use - why else would I be taking a picture here! Anyway, I didn't go back during the trip but I won't write it off entirely as their lunch menu looked incredible.

    (3)

  • Alicia W.

    There are many reasons to love Boulette's Larder. The atmosphere of a large warm kitchen with smells and kitchen noise is both charming and comforting. The quality of the food itself is unparalleled. You will find yourself going out on a limb, testing your personal boundaries by trying things out of your comfort zone, and you will be so happy you did. I have had brunch and lunch at Boulette's and every time I go I can't help but feel overjoyed at what I am putting in my mouth. I have tried Milk Roasted Pork, that was so creamy and flavorful it melted in my mouth, Beef Tongue that was braised and then breaded and served with a lovely salad with mustard. It was divine. Boulette's is my Top choice for a easy, but very special, lunch or decadent brunch in all of San Francisco.

    (5)

  • MontereyLinks M.

    Had a great breakfast...got to sit in the kitchen at the communal table...we loved watching the preparation as well as looking around the kitchen itself. I had the poached eggs & braised chicken with brown butter and roasted chickpeas...it was yummy!!! Oh yeah...and the beignets were perfect!

    (4)

  • Liz B.

    AMAZING!!! The BEST breakfast I have ever had. Sit at the communal table inside the kitchen if you can. We started with a delicious french press coffee. We then had the roasted Brioche with homeade butter and jam. (to DIE for) My fiance and I love mushrooms so we both ordered the poached eggs with field mushrooms. It didn't sound special when we ordered it but oh my gosh were we in for a treat. The mushrooms melted in your mouth and the poached eggs were perfectly cooked. We both finished every bite and probably would have ordered more if we weren't stuffed. We can't wait to get back to San Francisco just so we can go eat breakfast at Boulette's Larder, again!

    (5)

  • P B.

    Absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE this place for a number of reasons: (1) The food is spectacular. I've been here a couple of times in the past month for lunch, and the food always makes me pause. The stuffed quail a few weeks ago was amazing and the warm buttered toast that came with it was great. The sliced Kurabuta pork loin roast was flavorful and tender (just as you'd expect) and came with braised carrots and an absolutely amazing cilantro and almond pesto. (2) The staff is very friendly and service is good. I told them I had about an hour for lunch and they made sure I was on track. (3) The interior itself is wonderful and it feels like you're walking into someone's warm kitchen and eating at the table. And then of course you can't beat eating outside when the weather's good. This is definitely one of my new favorite lunch places!

    (5)

  • Matt S.

    Great setting, nice chairs, friendly service. The busboys were way too quick to turn over the tables and we felt rushed. The free bread was nice - thick, soft and moist. Good butter, too. My friend and I both had what the server recommended, a pork salad that was just so so. I don't know what the fruit was in the salad but I wanted it to be what it looked like - mangos or peaches - but it tasted like neither. Kinda bland. A little heavy on the olive oil, too. All for $16. Hmmmm. Should have had the pulled pork sando, I'm sure I would have been happier.

    (3)

  • Wakako U.

    The English muffin is wonderful.

    (5)

  • Deb I.

    This is the reason I live in San Francisco - a perfect breezy summer day at an outdoor table at the Ferry Building, overlooking the Bay Bridge and the bay filled with sailboats, while munching on perfect sourdough toasts drizzled with olive oil, spread with tomato tapenade, topped with sweet heirloom tomato slices, arugula and fresh mozzarella cheese so soft that it melts on your tongue. How refreshing and pleasant, how very San Francisco. However, $16 for three pieces of toast and a couple tomatoes?? Eeks. The price is so very San Francisco, which in the current economy, is not so refreshing and pleasant. But I know I will be back, because I am a sucker for really good fresh mozzarella and heirloom tomatoes...

    (4)

  • Shawn S.

    I have a thing for restaurants where you get a full view of the kitchen. Boulette's Larder takes it one step further and puts you *in* the freakin kitchen. A "larder" for those who don't know is a food cupboard. A big one, but not quite enough to qualify as a pantry. Boulette's has one table. It's a nice, sturdy familiy size table that makes a perfect stage for the haute comfort cuisine they serve. On one side is the kitchen, and a beautiful one it is. On the other is a tall shelving unit filled with jars of everything from soup stock and salts of various grinds to strange dried roots. It's not unusual at Boulette's to see maybe ten people dashing around the kitchen. This in a place that only seats about eight. It's the kind of fuss that makes you feel like royalty. Oh yeah, and the food will blow your mind.

    (5)

  • Krismet S.

    Unbelievably bad walk up service. Several employees walked by me without acknowledging my presence while I stood at the register for ten minutes with someone who knew the owners. Good to know they are rude equally. I finally had to ask someone who seemed to be a server if anyone is working and could help me. Indifferent, unresponsive, snotty service reminiscent of Tartine early on. But the macaroons were absolutely amazing- damn! I'll go back but I'll be annoyed.

    (2)

  • Sara A.

    Small plates, quick, server was a little wacky, but tasty healthy foods. Not very impressed. Liked the decor, with a homey frenchy kitchen feel.

    (3)

  • kitty p.

    We got together to celebrate Sunday. A sunny Sunday in San Francisco, however we made reservations here before we even new the weather forecast. They do not have a wine license so we walked over to the Ferry Wine Merchant for several bottles of bubbly and rose. Oh delicious! We sat in the sun and ordered the entire menu. Everything was delectable. Do not miss the beignets or the challah. My favorite dish was the salmon salad and the chicken scramble. However, by the time you read this the menu will have changed.

    (5)

  • Marina N.

    I eat here at breakfast and lunch. Breakfast is chill: seats usually available, nice hot oatmeal with lots of topping choices, and so forth. Lunch is crazy here: extremely tough to get a seat , seating is uncomfortable, and service is cold at best. However, I still give it 4 stars because the food is almost always delightful, fresh, and innovative. The retail prices for spices and special goods (jars of honey etc.) are outrageous.

    (4)

  • Lindley E.

    One of the most unique dining experiences in San Francisco, if you stop in for breakfast. Get there right when they open and grab a seat at the inside table. Order some of the Blue Bottle coffee -- they prepare it in a fresh press, in the correct manner, making a small ritual out of your order. The yogurt is not to be missed, and the caramelized honey they sometimes serve with it is delicious. Breakfast probably not worth going out of your way for, but if you happen to be at Ferry Plaza first thing in the morning, it is a must.

    (5)

  • Rosie L.

    The Ramadan special entree, goat chops with squash, was really good. They said it was "lightly" breaded. It was heavily breaded. But I liked it like that. The butterscotch pot de creme is indulgent and delicious. The one thing that bummed me out: they sat my group at an outside table with no umbrella. The sun was shining right into my retinas and I had no sunglasses with me. I thought I was going to get cataracts then and there. Mercifully, one of my dining companions who'd thought ahead and brought sunglasses offered to switch seats with me. That saved my Boulettes experience.

    (4)

  • Jennifer C.

    One word: overpriced. I love the location and the ability to eat outdoors and boulette's concept. But really? The acme bread came from just down the other end of the ferry building and in order to get a little bit of berry conserve and butter on the side, you've gotta shell out a 20X markup? I dunno. My poached eggs were nicely done, but the sausage patties were not phenomenal. And the beignets? Eh. I think ours were overdone, they had a slight burnt edge to them. And the service was a little haughty. I mean, come on. You're an outdoor eatery at the ferry building, not a 3 michelin starred restaurant.

    (2)

  • Jason C.

    The quality ingredients and expert preparation thoroughly impressed me. For breakfast myself and a friend each ordered the egg scramble with fresh dungeness crab meat, and a small baby rocket (arugula) salad. The eggs were cooked perfectly - and give those chickens a medal as they were yummy! You see claims of fresh dungeness crab meat everywhere, but here after the first bite you can imagine the cracking of shell just moments earlier producing (again perfectly cooked) plump succulent crab meat. Initially the rocket salad for breakfast threw me, but it worked great together; lightly dressed with olive oil and sea salt. We also shared a nice basket of toast with 4-5 different types of bread, ample for two to share. And of course the coffee came in a french press, it was hot, and dark, and delicious. Sure the bill came out to about $50, but heck, I don't do it every day and it was really worth it!

    (5)

  • Jub N.

    One of the best hot chocolate and plum tart I ever had. The hot chocolate is very rick, thick, and creamy. The crust of the plum tart is mildly sweet and buttery. I could eat these two things everyday. Love it!!

    (5)

  • Erik N.

    Still my favorite. I eat basically everywhere, but Boulette's continues to dazzle me. I love the Larder!

    (5)

  • Monique s.

    Okay, we had a private party there for a birthday. It was outrageously expensive. The food was good. However, the staff was TRULY unbelievably rude. As a hostess, I missed out on some appetizers (they must've passed me by.) When I asked if I might try one of them, I was informed, "That part of the evening is OVER," like one second after they took it away. I'm not kidding. There were several episodes like this. I was quite outraged, really. One other note, the table area near the stoves is so hot that some of the older guests were close to fainting. Given the number of awesome restaurants in SF, I would never frequent this place again.

    (2)

  • sarah C.

    some of the lovely things i've had here: Guinea Hen Roasted in Yogurt and Dill....spectacular Cracked wheat saled with seeds mmmmm. Real English Muffins! the flatbread the bagels the red pepper and walnut spread hummous persimmon pudding pulled pork sandwhich sardines jerusalem artichoke soup Goat cheese, onion, and chard tart Canneles: Better than in France

    (4)

  • Ezra B.

    Just about the best darn oatmeal experience I've ever had.

    (4)

  • Berty B.

    I really don't like places where it feels you are supposed to be a supplicant at the altar of food. For heaven's sake, people were talking in hushed tones over their breakfasts and beignets! We were sat in the shop at the table seating 11. Mixed among our companions were "young and in love", "face like a bag of spanners" and "grannies on tour" as well as "young fogie and girl". My companion wanted to test the hot chocolate - cos over here it is always too sweet. This was met with a retort - "but it's made with dark chocolate". I don't give a shit if it was made with 100% cocoa solids - get a sample, bring it over and keep your thoughts in your head. I ordered a "cafetiere" and the beignets (French Press my arse). My companion the pear gallette, and ultimately tea. English breakfast tea which was way too weak. "Bag of spanners" was obviously on a first/early date - his lady friend whipped out a Blackberry and he cooed over it! Old fogies dragged out the New York Times. The grannies sucked the beignets dry - eeew. The young couple seemed rather normal. So, they want to make a fuss over coffee in a cafetiere - then tell me why on earth it was brought over with that filth known as "Half and Half"????? This stuff is truly the vilest material on the planet and fit only to grease the backs of people attempting to swim to Alcatraz... You will NEVER get this served to you in France! (Hint - use water at roughly 83degC, pour it over the coffee and then plunge after roughly 4 minutes...). Ok, I'll admit the hot chocolate was soo divine and the pear gallette was poached just so...but on a Sunday if I want reverence I will go to Church - and I never do that. Amen (Oh, and the girl with the fantastic eyes at Frog Hollow wasn't there today...hrrmph...and they weren't doing yoghurt yesterday....but it is still one of the best macchiato's)

    (3)

  • Richard S.

    Brunch. Except for a few seats inside and some outside, most seating is in public hall way. Add in many flies and not exactly an upscale ambiance. Foodies rave about the cuisine, but very limited menu. Online menu was out of date. Scrambled egg dish was okay, but nothing special unless you are partial to truffle and willing to spend $25. Toast was ordinary, except for $6.50 price (6 half slices). Toast arrived way late, not until eggs were finished. Service error was acknowledged, but no adjustment to check. Maybe not the worst brunch ever, but easily the worst brunch value ever.

    (1)

  • Sarah M.

    Awesome refined, healthy, tasty food made with care. A little pricey, but the experience - especially sitting inside at the communal table - is worth it.

    (5)

  • Vy N.

    The beignets were pretty tasty. Kinda like eating fried pudding. Pretty tasty. Other than that I would recommend the squash soup. Outside of the novelty that they put out different menu depending on what inspires them at the market the food was a bit overpriced for casual dining. My tuna salad with tomato and potato was extremely mediocre and bland. Overall, it got a cute view if you dine outside. Other than that, I would skip this place and just order the beignets to go.

    (3)

  • Danielle B.

    Very unique experience. You have a dinner party all to yourself only an amazing team of chefs do all the work! The food is VERY good and the details are all carefully thought out, all the way down to the music. Love it.

    (5)

  • Steph P.

    I am almost always willing to forgive poor (even rude) service when the food is enchanting enough to make me forget about it. Unfortunately, our pricey quail was severely overcooked, chewy beyond recognition. Too bad, because the nutty wild rice melange underneath was actually tasty. Why the harsh one star? In addition to the overpriced, underwhelming lunch, our service was slow and inattentive. I also had to witness the other people sitting next to us be ignored. When the woman tried to appeal to the staff, they were borderline rude to her. Sooj was a little more forgiving, guessing that perhaps the lady was a cranky curmudgeon type. Crappiness doesn't end there...we were splitting the bill in half, and I was charged for the entire amount. I realized this that night when I checked my online bank statement and called them 10 minutes to closing. Unfortunately, I had lost the receipt. The person who answered the phone was extremely rude to me, despite the fact that I could give information that would identify my purchase. She then directed me to call the next morning. I left a message on their machine the next morning after no one picked up, and never heard back. What ever happened to customer service? You tend to think these hoity-toity Ferry Building establishments would care about such things. Anyway, I let too much time go by before complaining to my credit card company about it....so I guess I got one chewy bird for the price of two. What a deal.

    (1)

  • Josh M.

    I won't speak here to their prepared foods for take-out - only Brunch. I'm with Elena S - $5.75 for a small OJ - no matter how artisanal they try to make it out to be - is just crazy. Go to Crepes on Cole for the best OJ in the city - at 75% less per ounce. Over brunch this weekend, we also tried their hot chocolate (bittersweet Scharffenberger chocolate and cream). When I asked the waiter what Eastern European Hot Chocolate was, he said he didn't know, but that it was very rich and not too sweet. Not a great answer. I generally expect wait staff to know a little bit about everything on their menus. Nevertheless, we tried it and it was very good, but unnecessarily rich - I make hot chocolate with similar taste and density at home using nonfat milk and Scharffenberger 70% cacao chocolate and defer perhaps one heart attack per cup that way. The beignets were pretty good, crisp on the outside and almost custardy in the middle with a little sugar on the outside and just a hint of Indian spice to give them an exotic feel. Not too shabby. My wife enjoyed the trio of Sunday Salads - but I'll leave it up to her to dig into those details (since I didn't try them), while I had scrambled eggs with pork belly and lentils. Per my request, they made the eggs soft and they came out hot - three cheers for the level of service on that one. The pork belly was just OK, though and the lentils were lovely...but just lentils. Ultimately, for the $50 or so that we ended up paying for brunch, Boulette's was a bit of a disappointment (more to me than to my wife), so I'd keep looking for other brunch alternatives...

    (3)

  • Linda B.

    I was in the Ferry Building today with a friend, and we were looking for some place with sit-down service for lunch. The Slanted Door was totally crowded (at noon on a Friday?), and wouldn't take anyone without reservations. We found Boulette's Larder. I did not see any "cozy place with a fire" that some other Yelper described. I found a smallish store with takeout. But they had a row of tables outside the store, and so we sat down. The menu was already on the table as a placemat. There were only about 7 items listed as lunch entrees, but they appeared to be quite special. I had the fried chicken on a bed of lettuce, and my friend had the lamb sandwich, both spectacular. The iced tea came with liquid sugar, which I had heard about but never tasted. I can't have it, and they didn't provide Splenda, but I always bring my own. Our only regret is that we didn't eat outside. We didn't notice the tables by the water!

    (3)

  • mnypny b.

    While I haven't had the good fortune of having time to sit down to a meal here yet, I did stop by before Thanksgiving to pick up 'Italian Bird Seasoning' in a little plastic container for what seemed like an outrageous sum. BUT...you just have to get a whiff of this stuff. It would seem that it possesses those special qualities that could potentially make all who consume it either giddy, pleasant, or sedate. When we're talking Thanksgiving gatherings, I will accept any or all of the above. I can't wait to actually dine here, though they'll probably have to forcibly remove me after...so I've got that to look forward to! ; )

    (4)

  • d b.

    I usually reserve my critiques to places I've had at least a few dishes. However, the experience I had here was extraordinary. First off the location is perfect, right at the ferry building market which is a must visit in San Fran. Second, the menu here is awesome where you think you can't make a bad pick. So, being mid morning and having a salt tooth, I chose the quail stuffed with spinach and quinoa. You're right in the kitchen basically so the smells and sights of the prepared foods were so fresh and delicious. So she handed me a container full of my quail. And, to my surprise, it was raw. That was a little too fresh! Fortunately, the chef who was just steps away by saw my dismay and offered to cook it for me on the spot. What service! And the bird was tasty to boot

    (4)

  • Geoff A.

    Two owners couldn't love a restaurant more, and it shows. No other local in SF boasts this kind of intimacy or this time of consistently bold and delectable cuisine. Visit this place. You owe it to yourself.

    (5)

  • Krystle S.

    I have yet to sit down and enjoy brunch here, but I guarantee that if you walk around the Ferry Building with a tray of their delicious, piping hot, beignets you'll have multiple people ask you what they are and where you got them from.

    (4)

  • H T.

    the sitting area is a beautiful place to eat. i didn't get to eat here, but it sure looks nice. i did have some of the english muffin tho, and it really is damn good. you will never eat thomas' english muffins again.

    (4)

  • L Y.

    Do you know where I can apply for a loan to eat here? Heard about this place after reading an article in GQ. The writer raved about the pancakes for about three paragraphs... The pancakes weren't on the menu the morning we went but we signed up anyhow. There was a 30-minute wait that turned into an hour wait after all was said and done. During our second round of waiting, the very friendly staff offered us some coffee. The beans were Blue Bottle and the mechanism was a french press. Probably the best coffee I've ever had... No kidding, the best! After the article and the wait, my expectations were suffocating me. But the food did not disappoint. It was everything fresh, organic, local, imported, artsy, and down-to-earth. The scrambled eggs with squash blossoms were perfect. What wasn't perfect was the bill. Everything was overpriced and unfortunately the food wasn't good enough or enough enough to warrant it. But at $8 a pot., the coffee was worth it... Yes, it's that good. Two for the price. Five for the food.

    (3)

  • Kelly M.

    I had an exceptional experience here today. I met a colleague for lunch and was promtly seated outside. The menu had a variety of tasty offerings and I chose the halibut with fava beans and potatoes. I rarely order fish but the dish was delicious with nice flavors--not too fancy and not overcooked. The atmosphere and service was lovely. What compelled me to write the review though, was the exceptional service from our waiter. When asked if we wanted coffee or dessert, we replied cappuccino. Without any hesitation, our server agreed and we went on talking. Before he returned, we learned that cappuccino wasn't even on the menu. Our server took it upon himself to get them for us from the closest coffee stand, likely blue bottle. He returned with our cappuccinos and we were delighted. There are many great restaurants in this city with high quality ingredients, gourmet offerings, great atmosphere and beautiful setting- which this place has. But it's rare to get such simply great service. Well done.

    (5)

  • Stellah D.

    Was there ever a beignet as ephemeral, or a french press of blue bottle so lovingly prepared? We sat, savoring, as Boulette the french sheep dog lolled at our feet, and the sky darkened over the bay.. The green book installation, a work in progress, nonchalantly languishes against the ceiling, and giant Chinese peonies flourish even in their dying. Apocathary jars, Saffron, salt from the seven seas, embers glow.

    (5)

  • J K.

    Great food. A tad pricey, but you get what you pay for at boulette's. I'd rather pay a bit more for food I know is going to be good than go somewhere less consistent. Great atmosphere and I love the open kitchen where you can watch the cooks go about their work with a quiet efficiency. Sunday brunch is always a good idea, a nice mix of savory and sweet on the menu, and a great place to eat outside if the weather is cooperating. I would have given it five stars except for the service, which is slow and lacking the attention to detail that goes into the food.

    (4)

  • Kevin G.

    When I am a billionaire, this is where I will do all of my grocery shopping.

    (4)

  • Alex J.

    Sunday brunch for 3 came to 48 bux including tip. We all ordered entrees and bevies. Not bad for a leisurely meal of fantastic preparations of finely selected and prepared fresh food. Oh yeah, and we skipped the beignets. Even though the server repeated the question 3 times. He had never had a table who hadn't order them. Rebels we are. Other reviews have pretty much summed up the vibe. Here's the most important thing I have to tell you about: the hot chocolate. It was 10 ounces of melted chocolate bar. One of my dining companions said, "I've never wanted to water down hot chocolate before." I attempted to share it, but my cohorts backed down after 2 sips. Even though I knew it was going to be a gutbomb, I couldn't help myself but drink the whole thing. If you've been to Spain and had "Chocolate con churros" you know what I'm talking about. Except Boulette's version is sweetened. It was like a "Tartine smoothie." I'd recommend that when visiting this place, you arrive hungry. But not too hungry. Because you are in danger of overdoing it on some *extrememly* rich foodstuffs. That night I had a major stomach ache, and my back broke out in pimples. It was so high school. I never need to order that hot chocolate again, but I look forward to returning for lunch.

    (5)

  • Madison W.

    don't know what the big fuss is. Went today for lunch. The eat-in kitchen is really beautiful - immaculate, and efficient. Service was very fast (perfect for a business lunch). Though the food seemed fresh and "local", the taste was okay; not terrific. The acme bread/butter that cost $5(!!!) was delicious. The lamb was game-y (it turns out I really don't like lamb). My husband liked it; he said it tasted "fresh" - I guess that means lamb-like. The pulled-pork sandwich had really good crunchy bread and crispy fried parsley; but the pulled pork didn't wow me. It was tender, but rather flavorless. The mint tea was boring; not spectacular at all; and that for $4!! Service was efficient.

    (3)

  • J S.

    Excellent weekday breakfast before a busy day. (emphasize excellent) Poached eggs on kimchi pork. Scrambled eggs with goat cheese. Oatmeal with assorted toppings. Assorted toasts with apricot jam & hazelnut chocolate. Coffee. Juice. ALL delicious! Yes, about $100 for five of us, but the diner drab breakfast cost about $65. The food, service, setting here is well well worth the difference.

    (5)

  • Royce L.

    Brunch on Sunday: interesting set-up. Cafe style and casual. There's a communal table in kitchen area, seating outside in hallway, and outside on sidewalk. Cool pantry item for sale, including salts, jams, preserves, etc. The food was ok. Nothing spectacular. Scrambled eggs with shellfish was bland and need a tad bit more flavor. Arugula ck salad with pistachio paste had an interesting flavor. Jam and toast was ok. The service was off. Slow, long wait for coffee, food, then check. Probably the result of overloading diners on busy weekend mornings. Service was unfriendly, no smiles, ignored a couple times and helped other pple before taking my name down for table. Somewhat disappointing.

    (3)

  • Tom K.

    You walk in there, and you can see 5 cool people in 5 different stations, doing 5 different cool things with food. And as you're noticing this, one of your favorite saturday morning farmers (the brussel sprouts guy of Iaccopi Farms) walks in with a bunch of fresh vegetables to deliver. I could say it's the "best this" and the "best that", but it's not really about that. Let's leave that paradigm. It's more a philosophy and way of living which they have and is seen in the food and even architecture of the place, and a by-product of that, which they don't even care about, because it's not the goal: is that they're the best. It's the "Process" rather than the "Product." But when you have a philosophy like that, you end up having the best product. What is that "process"? A natural-style local approach, where you actually want to turn the public on to how good and good for you, a certain way of living can be, and how eating this way with an organic bend and buying free range and from small farms helps society and the planet. It's just "good chee" or whatever you want to call it. The level they go for "honest ingredients" surpasses any place I know. First time in my life I ever saw Marin Sun Farms eggs or meat in a retail place was there, with them serving Marin Sun Farms eggs on their menu. And Marin Sun Farms beef marrow on toast. The egg is not just a "cage free" egg, because "cage free" can simply mean free in a sunless warehouse. Marin Sun Farms chickens are out on grass in the sun, with portable chicken coops that are frequently moved to a fresh space of grass. That's progressive. And Boulette's is always "on" anything progressive. The big table is charming and promotes socialness. I met some nice people there while dining alone once. Most people don't know this, but one of the biggest things they do is a dinner for a party of 15 or 20? at night. But the "to go" food sold in the day benefits from all the kitchen staff and food prep for that night event. Combine this with access to all the farmer booths, and you have a place to visit in the day which is really unique. I've got their chickpea salads before only to go home and be blown away because they are the best I've ever had. I've got Portuguese sardines there, to go home and exclaim that they were the best I ever had. Recently I was turned on to "Anna's Daughter's Bread." which I never would have known about otherwise. The seafood is often from Monterey Bay. In other words: local. The Mahon cheese Superbowl Sunday cheese spread they made last year was amazing. The couscous-type grain with cranberries they had awhile back was incredible. Not only that, but they even in their own way promote world peace through trade. I bought the best raisins of my life there: Green raisons from Persia. (Iran.) and I bought pomegranate sauce from Lebanon there once. Being friends via trading is better than fighting. This is not just a business: It's a vibe-ness. it's promoting a way of life that's good for your health and good for the earth.

    (5)

  • Greg A.

    We had a dinner here for a 40th birthday celebration and it was top notch. the food was creative, flavorful and, obviously, very fresh. the venue is very intimate and charming (we had a group of about 22) and has nice views out to the bay. I would recommend for a special occasion event.

    (5)

  • Hanui C.

    I visited here on a daily summer excursion to the ferry building this summer. It was always closed when I got there but this time it was finally open!! It was packed and hard to get a table. We ordered some beignets first (which were okay) and I drank European chocolate. I don't remember what I ate but it had some yummy onion flowers on it. They also sell some gourmet products and I bought rose petal jelly from France.

    (5)

  • Chalk A.

    Boulettes Larder Situated on the east-facing side of the Ferry Building, Boulettes Larder offers a sparse, yet sumptuous menu. Oddly, however, there are no sumptuous wines to go with the sumptuous menu, but, not to worry, one can zip inside to The Wine Merchant and bring over a bottle that the wait staff will gladly open as well as provide you with glasses for a modest corkage fee (which I believe is around $10). This is a limited review in that myself and my dining partner sampled only one dish each as well as the acme bread and sweet butter. My salad of sea bass and calamari nestled in two different purees of celery and golden tomato topped with shallots relish and drizzled with cream was delicate enough to let the seafood flavors sing. At $15.50 it was a solid dish and I was unable to finish, and no dainty eater am I. My partner's dish, labeled "Choucroute", which was really choucroute garnie, was a fusion version of the Alsatian classic, with the addition of tomatoes and Indian spices. Price: $15. I see comments here that the service is bad. I went for lunch on a Friday and didn't encounter any problems. The waitress, however, clearly was familiar with details of the menu, as I heard her describing choucroute as akin to charcuterie. They are, as you well know dear readers, different things all together. Will I go back? Maybe to try the desserts, which I skipped this time in favor of the mind-blowing French macarons at Miette Patisserie just inside the Ferry Building- strawberry, hazelnut, vanilla, chocolate and chocolate lavender! Side note: those sinful little bites at $1.50 a pop come directly from the devil's workshop! Three stars because it was good, but lacked a certain something.

    (3)

  • Maria C.

    I have never experienced breakfast in San Francisco quite like this. The menu changes daily based on seasonal fresh ingredients...and Sunday is biegnet day dusted with powdered sugar. Yummy! The menu is always a delightful surprise filled with power packed savory flavors suitable for any food connoisseur.

    (5)

  • Elena S.

    $5.75 for less than 8 ounces of orange juice (just shy of a cup)?! @$%@$#%! Those better have been artisanal oranges, sustainably grown in the shade, organically farmed, and picked by unionized workers, then squeezed by citrus experts. I tried it because I wanted to see what fancy OJ tastes like and it tastes like Trader Joes' OJ (about the same price for a gallon). It doesn't even taste like the best OJ, made from valencia oranges. I had a very nice breakfast of very flavorful eggs with lentils and pork belly. Delicious but not worth $15 in combo with the atmosphere. We also had beignets which made me decide to get out my deep fat fryer and have my peeps over for loukomades (greek donuts). If you want a fulfilling, creative breakfast, stop by Universal Cafe instead.

    (3)

  • M Y.

    The food and ingredients at this place are outstanding. I am willing to pay for good food and fresh ingredients, but even I have to admit that the prices are very steep. Still, I'm willing to splurge somewhat regularly and indulge.

    (5)

  • Tricia G.

    I love the French and every time I come back from Paris, it's always nice to know I can get the same love of food shopping and dining at Boulettes. The owners really care about the quality and experience of eating whether you eat it there or take it out. I have been to their themed dinners, although pricey, was well worth the culinary feats, abundant libations, and the great conversations with strangers. If you need help, Dana is the sweetest and brightest star at the register. I love getting my ingredients for special desserts I make there. If you are a salt lover, ask to taste their Japanese Gold Fleck salt. Most of the time their wait staff is on the ball, but when you get the occasional, "it's too busy here", dining at lunch/brunch can be the pits. The food does make up for it.

    (4)

  • kimb s.

    i never get the fried stuff or the hot chocolate everyone talks about. i've never gone wrong with their vegetarian options; these dishes are unique and season-appropriate. i like having sunday brunch at the community table. a few weeks ago, i met people who were going to tour Ugandan natural gorilla habitats. they were from berkeley (surprise, surprise) and it was cool to talk with them. this place hasn't figured out the coffee thing yet...presse pots with lukewarm water just sitting around for god knows how long until they get around to bringing them to your table. i don't visit this place with my coffee snob friends; i tire of their complaints. Now, I just order oj or water instead of coffee. i love walking along the water after brunch. i'd give BL another star if the service were better; they really try to provide the french experience. they're very serious here, and that makes me a little sad for some reason.

    (3)

  • Lisa Z.

    Beyond spectacular, we celebrated my husbands 50th B'day at the restaurant which is only open for private parties at night. Lori, Amaryl. Boulette and staff were wonderful. Lori said relax and just pretend that everyone is coming to your house. Friends brought wonderful wine and the staff accomodated last minute changes without blinking an eye. The atmosphere was intimate and quite relaxed. Our guest and my husband are still tallking about the food, which was plentiful and delicious. With the Bay bridge as the back drop it was a perfect San Francsico evening. We will definitely hold another special event there again.

    (5)

  • Dana A.

    Went there for Sunday brunch and the beignets were wonderful. The eggs with salmon tasted fishy to us and the service from a very sweet woman was atrocious. First, she forgot that I ordered orange juice. Then she lost our order completely and had to return to ask us what we had ordered. Then we waited quite a while and the eggs arrived, but no beignets. Those came much later. She was duly apologetic and comped the beignets, but this was pretty bad service.

    (3)

  • Eater S.

    I love the unique atmosphere of Boulette's larder - the option of sharing a big table IN THE KITCHEN with others. They have outdoor seating options which are nice on the warmer days but unpleasant on cold days. They also have seating in the hallway, which I think is horrible. The reservation process is confusing and it doesn't seem possible to choose the desired location, which I consider to be a major downside - they also seem to be incapable of handling their success, I always have the feeling they are "overwhelmed" by the volume of reservations and diners and struggling to handle the activity. They've been around for long enough now that they ought to have figured out how to put a few systems in place to manage the volumes that they consistently attract. The servers are knowledeable and interested but often disappear for exceptionally long periods of time. Again, overhwlemed, overworked, unable to cope. OK, so that covers the atmosphere and the service. Now, how about a meal? The food is oustanding. I've been for brunch and two lunches. The brunch was wonderful, though, hard to put together a balanced/healthy meal. The lunches were both oustanding. Once, I had a baked Halibut in a paper bag thing (I forget the fancy french name for it), and it was outstanding. The last time, I had the pulled pork sandwich, which is a signature dish. It was the best pulled pork sandwich I've ever had and among the most memorable things that's ever entered my mouth. The tastes were indescribable so you'll just have to trust me (look at all the reviews I've written ... I don't speak this way lightly), and go there and order it! I'd like to take a minute to get on a soap box about all these folks complaining about the cost of food. Look, it takes effort, massive effort, to produce, procure, and serve healthy organic local food. Food has a price. We are NOT entitled to an endless supply of everything we want for "always low" prices. If you want to pay nothing, you can get some poison crap from China sold in Wal Mart and slowly die from all the diseases it will produce. Food has a price. Saving the environment has a price. Paying workers a living wage has a price. Caring for your health has a price. And, this is the price. We, collectively, really need to adjust our expectations and attitudes about food. Stepping down from soap box. Thanks for listening! update 6/27/07 - I have to agree with recent reviewers saying this place is getting worse - I recently ordered takeaway and was snarled at because i didn't leave a big enough tip - since when are tips expected on takeaway? Then I bought a bag of yuzu peel while waiting and was expected to leave another tip? I went back for the famous pulled pork shoulder sandwich mentioned above. Well, that's gone too, replaced with a carolina pork sandwich, which was highly disappointing. The meat was hard and dry. The flavor was unbalanced and strange. Sad. I love what this place is supposed to be, not what it is becoming.

    (3)

  • Dan Y.

    More of a 3.5 star review. It's expensive but food is prepared with care in an unbeatable location. I went for their beignet's which was prepared with some Turkish influence. I was disappointed after hearing so much about them but it was likely because i didn't think the sugar mixture worked (some cardamom in there). The quail I ordered redeemed the meal - cooked perfectly!

    (4)

  • Lane K.

    No seriously, is this place for real? F'ing amazing. You know how stuff your mom used to make tasted better than anything in a restaurant because it was made with love? Yeah, there's so much love in this place your mom would cry.

    (5)

  • Susan O.

    Oh my. What a wonderful place for lunch. We ordered mediterranean poached chicken salad and lamb loin slices with asparagus, feta, lemon oil, & yogurt cheese, both rather small portions but exquisitely thought through and beautifully presented. We decided wine was required, and the waiter suggested something from the wine store at the Ferry Building (Willamette Valley Pinot went well with both). We shared rhubarb compote with frozen yogurt for desert (not too sweet). The food, presentation, menu graphics, service, and tableware were fabulous. The water, served with the charcoal brick in the bottom, was, well, water... but my lunch date was enamored with the concept. The restaurant interior is homey and lovely, but we sat out on the pier in the sun. The only downside to that is the continuous truck deliveries to the Ferry Building. This is a place for special lunches, as it's a bit pricey.

    (4)

  • pizzazz g.

    rrrrrrrrrgh. what is my problem? why do I keep throwing my money at these people? I've only had a few treats from boulette's larder and they have been good. Frankly, though, their shit is way too expensive. Yet, on Sundays I actually go out of my way to empty my wallet at this place. $7 for a precious box of freshly fried, light as a feather beignets? what. the. fuck. Hmmm? Did I say "light as a feather"? That's because they are Filled With Air. That's 7 big ones for some fried air. Yes, they are delicious, crispy on the outside, custardy and soft on the inside. But I make pastries! I know that beignets are cheap to make and also pretty fuckin easy. I also know that I am pretty fuckin lazy and I hate frying things. Food fried by other people always tastes better. And that's how they get me. When I leave Boulette's Larder, I feel a little dirty, like I've been taken advantage of. I also feel a little guilty, like maybe, just maybe, I enjoyed it?

    (4)

  • George C.

    This restaurant is run by two lovely creative people who strive to make the best food possible. Every time we eat here, they find a way to extract the essence of flavor from every item. Lunch is an experience. And they offer many wonderful items to take home. Boulettes is our restaurant of choice for lunch in San Francisco.

    (5)

  • Larissa Z.

    The perfect blend of grandma's kitchen meets chez panisse. This is the perfect place to go on a weekday to meet your best friend or have a meeting over breakfast. Share a plate of eggs and something sweet. You really won't want to leave.

    (5)

  • Joe H.

    If you're feeling like splurging on more delicate brunch fare, there's fantastic food and a nice view of the bay to be had at the communal table in the kitchen area of this small place in the Ferry Terminal. Beignets highly recommended!

    (5)

  • J. Y.

    I must have run into the same person Deb A. did that encouraged her to write the negative review. I too am not really one to write reviews, but my experience was so appalling that I vowed to share it. My husband and I used to love coming here, and did so frequently since we lived near the Ferry Bldg. We thought it was a charming place where you can sit outside and have French pressed coffee - - I think it's one of 2 places in the Ferry Bldg that serves it and we just liked going there. It was our go-to place and I raved about it to everyone. However, over Thanksgiving weekend, we took out-of-towners here to experience what we always spoke so fondly of. It was probably around 10:45a, nearing 11am and the crowds looked like they had died down a bit, so I walked up to the podium thinking that we wouldn't have a hard time being seated since there were at least 3 available tables. I was ignored for a bit, but thought the girl didn't see me, so I approached her. I kindly asked to get a table for 3, and she said, "sure" as she led us outside. As soon as we arrived at the table, she asked if we would be having breakfast? We said, "well, we just wanted to have your coffee, is that ok?" She immediately glared at us stoicly, said, "No, it's not ok," and started walking back inside. At first we thought she was kidding, so we just stood at the table for a few seconds not knowing what to do. But it was clear what we should do when she slightly turned her head around as she kept walking past us and said,"If you want coffee, you can get it over there!" - - and pointed over to Frog Hollow. We couldn't believe what had just happened! Immediately afterwards, I told anyone I could of the terrible experience. We will never go back and will continue to share how horrible the incident was.

    (1)

  • David F.

    it is better than heaven... fresh ingredients and unique cooking make this place simply amazing. i wish i could eat there every day. plus they serve blue bottle coffee!

    (5)

  • Jane G.

    I am still dreaming of the bacon, leek, and almond brioche! This was one of the most divine savory breads I have ever tasted and the perfect breakfast with a cappuccino. Boulette's Larder was recommended to me by a woman from Kansas City who said she comes to San Francisco just to have breakfast here. I am joining that club!!

    (5)

  • Kat B.

    One of my favs for Sun breakfast. I have to take off one star for the times when you can't get seated in the kitchen.

    (4)

  • Jeffrey L.

    Tuesday lunch. The common table and open kitchen were lovely. My pulled pork sandwich with lightly spiced broccolini was very good, but not out of this world, and came in two small bite sizes. My friend had an omelette with thin slices of wild salmon. A highlight of the lunch was eavesdropping on the conversation of the two very rich San Francisco society ladies sitting across from us. Afterward it seemed a bit too clinical and precious.

    (3)

  • Liboo K.

    Caught Sunday brunch here, sat outside with a nice view of the bridge (ignore the parking lot you are sitting in) and had a spectacular concoction of a bed of lentils, a baked endive that was caramelized and practically falling apart, poached eggs and a creamy sauce. Yum. Friend had the chorizo and scrambled eggs. The chorizo was wonderful and crumbly and I would have happily eaten a whole stack of the little tortilllas they served with it. We missed the beignets because of a fryer meltdown, the server called this "tragic", so perhaps I'll venture back for those one day. The french press of Bluebottle was good, but charging $8 for it is sort of uncool. But hey, the rule at Ferry Plaza tends to be expensive but good, so I'm not complaining too much. It was a really lovely presentation of food and delicious, so 4 stars from me.

    (4)

  • Jason A.

    You kind of feel like you are intruding into somebody's kitchen here at Boulette's Larder. A lot of meats and ingredients to package up and make a meal at home, but at their prices you might as well eat there and have them cook it for you. I swung by for lunch and drop about $20 on cookies and sweets. It really wasn't so much! I also picked up the $12.50 BBQ pulled pork sandwich, which was well worth the 15-20 minute wait. (Toasted Bread, Niman Ranch pork, slightly sweet BBQ sauce, and a side of salad to make you feel less guilty about your lunch!) The cookies and stuff were a little disappointing. Go to Miette instead!

    (3)

  • Jessica R.

    One of my dear friends first took me to this place for breakfast and I was smitten with the coffee, the tasty bread and lemon curd jam, the seats outside on the nice days. I love the place. I've been here a few times for breakfast and lunch and always had an amazing meal.

    (5)

  • KC W.

    Perfection. I ordered the chicken mediterranean salad to go. While I waited I nibbled on a decadent brownie cookie sprinkled with salt. Yum. The salad was one of the best I have ever had. Lovely fresh herbs and different kinds of greens. Fresh, light, and unique. As an added bonus, the "to go" wrapping was charming.

    (5)

  • brewgirl b.

    I have only eaten the take-out pastries, which are absolutely fantastic...and very expensive. They are worth the splurge. The raspberry thumbprints and salty peanut cookies are the best, but the tea cookies and shortbread are great, too. I have never had a problem with the service. Everyone has been friendly, helpful and attentive.

    (4)

  • Nom E.

    With such a collection of rare spices and salts, I expected my dishes to do an elegant flamenco or fandango on my palette. All I got was a heavy set Latin girl with a too-tight shirt doing the Macarena, which isn't so bad when you think about it--what's not to love about about a woman or a dish that says, "f-ck it, I'm sexy." Unfortunately, my friend and I also had to salt our own dishes, since the chef never did (I watched), and the portions were too big for dishes that bold and rich. Both of us couldn't make it to dessert.

    (3)

  • Joel A.

    You have to go on Sunday -- it's the only day that they make beignets, deep fried pieces of dough that are lightly sprinkled with powdered sugar on top. Also, they serve the thickest, richest hot chocolate I've ever had.

    (4)

  • Mariangela S.

    Boulette's Larder has a gorgeous, homey kitchen with an incredible La Cornue stove in the center island, and a fireplace where they grill meats for special events. Tons of spices and "larder"/pantry items you would never have imagined. Delicious baked items - we just had a gorgeous brownie (almost flourless) with fleur du sel sprinkled on top, a raspberry thumbprint cookie to die for, -- It screamed raspberries and almonds and butter - delicious! We also had a pine nut cookie we inhaled in about a second. The most amazing hot chocolate - made entirely with cream! It almost hurts to think about how rich it is....try for yourself!

    (4)

  • Cliff K.

    I held a private business function at Boulette's. We bought out the entire restaurant (all 24 seats). Lori, the Chef and I presume the owner, is AWESOME. She was so accommodating with our order and with all the contracts. The food was amazing and my clients could not stop talking about the 1st class service, amazing view, and mouth watering dishes. If you're going to have a private function in SF (Birthday party, anniversary, or business dinner) you need to have it at Boulette's Larder. It's simply First Class.

    (5)

  • Sarah D.

    eh...I was disappointed in my lunch at this recently named bay area top 50 restaurant. It was good, but that's about it. I tried the pork tenderloin with arugula salad and heirloom tomato puree (i think it was supposed to be a vinegrette...but not so mucho) and the pulled pork sandwhich. The tenderloin was tender-blah...not much for flavor, the arugula was def the highlight of this dish! The pulled pork was much better, but still nothing to mouth-gasm about...pretty standard actually at the bargain price of $10.50...ish! The best part of the meal was the dessert...peach tart with vanilla bean ice cream...it was tiny, but darn tasty! I think it's definitely worth a try, the service is great and the concept is interesting, but top 50...come on SF mag...don't insult bay area cuisine with such nonsense!

    (3)

  • James S.

    It's a bit pricey but hey this is the ferry building. Everything that I ordered there was excelent. Love the lamb and you can bring your own beer!!

    (4)

  • Lizelle G.

    Meats, charcuterie, spices and sweets in a kitchen you'd expect to find in the middle of some pastoral landscape. I'm a big fan of meats, charcuterie, and rich flavored foods so, of course, I love Boulette's Larder. From the pita to Boulette's pork to calamari salad to brownies, it's all so tasty and wonderful. Yes, it's a bit pricey but we're living in the Bay Area fercrissakes, what do you expect?

    (4)

  • patrick g.

    Ok, very pricey this. I paid $12 for one largish vanilla bean but it made the best ice cream ever in the history of whiskey milkshakes. Basically top-notch spices, partially prepared items such as pureed squash and other more fully cooked things like rosemary pork loin and salt cod brandade that you could throw together into a extra-special meal with not much heads-up. They cook all day so it smells so yummy and they do cooking classes with dinner some evenings that look like loads of fun. But really? Go for the spices. They are probably actually worth the cash.

    (5)

  • Consumer X.

    The greyness of the sky and dampness of the air reminded me of a foggy February morning sitting outside of a Chelsea tea shop in London seven years ago. I was bundled up in a long overcoat and my nose cold from the brisk air. My mornings generally spent alone waiting for the time to pass and on to the next item of my ever so busy agenda. However, this time around on the other side of the Atlantic sitting alone in the San Francisco cold watching young couples and children strolling along the pier with smiles on their faces, I remembered...And out of the corner of my eye, I see him head towards me, smiling that wicked smile, and takes a seat right beside me. To be in the cold with good food and good company is absolute bliss.

    (4)

  • Xander S.

    Sadly inconsistent with mysterious hostess protocols ("Give me your cell phone and we will call you in 10 minutes when the table is ready" -- but she never calls and when we came back in 20, we still had to wait another 20 more minutes despite open tables etc -- that kind of chaos I have experienced on more than one occasion). But when the food is good, it's great. Best to sit at big-ass table in the kitchen. Second choice is in hallway -- where service can drop off given there is no line of sight. I do not recommend sitting outdoors if you can avoid it. Seems to be a great idea at first glance, but talk about out of sight out of mind. Only other comment is that for me who does not eat red meat (pork, beef, etc), it seems that lately everything here has some bacon or ham or sausage in it. I prefer coming here for long business breakfasts during weekdays out of season when the service and food are tops. Unlike other Yelpers, I do very much enjoy the weird Central/Eastern European thick hot chocolate. I also echo any of the comments about yummy poached eggs/greens/crumbs dishes -- very delicious and nice range of textures.

    (3)

  • Amy C.

    Boulette's has the BEST canneles I've ever had --I wonder if they'd share their secret (hint hint). The green nettle salsa is delicious on just about anything--they sell Blue Bottle coffee too --my favorite. I'm always excited to see what they're creating each week --always inventive and delicious. Boulette might be the cutest+sweetest dog ever!

    (5)

  • Dbear T.

    I came here for breakfast with a friend and it was pricey for what it was. If you are looking for omlettes, hash browns, pancakes, etc.. this is not your place. If you are looking for eggs with lentils or wild salmon with bread (asked to explain it sounded like a supped up version of lox with bagels) for $18 this is your place. I did like the french pressed coffee though. One extra star for that. I had the eggs with lentils which was okay. They asked if we wanted bread and we were like sure. Of course, we thought it was included but come the bill it was $5.50. I am sure this is free at most other restaurants. I told the lady if we had known there was a charge we would not have ordered it. She took it off our bill.

    (3)

  • James Y.

    The ultiimate place for delicious comfort food. Any time I'm feeling crappy I love to come here for their deeply flavored soups - broth nirvana achieved. Plus hello the dog under the table always good for a laugh when someone thinks its a rug or something and then it moves and there is that high pitched scream from the guy in the $200 hiking boots..

    (4)

  • Lula Mae W.

    Boulette, the Hungarian sheepdog who might greet you upon arrival, runs one heck of a larder. The combination of the daily menu handwritten on butcher paper, the spices housed in clear and colored jars, and the cocoapowder coats worn by the staff suck me in completely. Luckily, you don't need to be planning a grand feast to enjoy this place--a slice of their gingerbread and a cup of cocoa are ready to go at a reasonable price.

    (5)

  • sheri o.

    We visited San Francisco last week & had great experiences at several terrific restaurants - Roy's, Scala's Bistro, SPQR & A-16. Two of our kids have food allergies & the chefs at these restaurants rolled out the red carpet welcoming us & serving us top-notch, delicious food. Boulette's Larder was quite the opposite. We approached the manager re: the kids allergies to inquire if it would be safe to dine there. She was incredibly surly, not educated on allergy issues & acted perturbed with us. We had heard the food was great so we decided maybe they just had a disagreeable manager and the chef & wait staff would be easier to talk with. We asked the manager if we could speak to the chef. It is a tiny place & we could see the chef roll her eyes, yes, roll her eyes when the manager asked her to come over. When she approached us she walked over & stood there staring at us with an angry look on her face. At most restaurants we are greeted with, "Hi, I'm Chef X I hear we have some food allergies. What questions can I answer for you?" At Boulette's we were stared at angrily. Finally, when I broke the silence with a question re: the safety of the bread on the pork sandwich, she quickly responded with well then don't have the bread. A few more snide comments were said in front of my 2 allergic teenage kids & I finally said I don't like your attitude and we are leaving. It amazes me that someone who serves the public can be so rude. A local friend of ours commented that because they are visited by other chefs in the area they seem to think peons like the general public don't matter. Believe me, no food is worth being treated like we were treated.

    (1)

  • Michael P.

    Think of fireflies in the summertime, busy little chandeliers buzzing around with delight. It's a bit like that, only a marvel for your taste buds as well. Sit in the middle of the kitchen while conscientious, focused chefs go about their sometimes glamorous, sometimes grinding routine of preparation, cleaning and cooking. The food alone is a treat, but remember to ask for some cooking advice as well. These epicureans are the rare breed anxious to share their knowledge. Open for breakfast and lunch.

    (4)

  • lauren h.

    I have stopped by for ingredients and I have stopped by for lunch. Both have always been adventures in food. If you are any where near the Ferry Building I highly recommend. A bonus if you get to sit at the family table inside- with a view of a professional line in action at all times. And when I say view- I mean you can see INSIDE the oven when they check the yummiest baking inside. These are busy chefs so don't try chatting them up- they need to focus on the food. When they have time they will chat with the people at the family table- so for the full experience sit inside. The menu changes daily and really depends on what is available at the local farms. It can lean towards the eastern European / Hungarian but not always. You can bring your own wine and they will open it with style and grace. The space is small and compact- to say the least. When I found out you can get the place for private parties I started to dream...

    (5)

  • G T.

    Been there twice for lunch, very happy with the food. But what I like the most is the setting, the open kitchen, steam & the wonderful smell. It feels like you got invited to the back of house. Get to eat in the kitchen watching cooks preparing food with love and passion. I would definitely go back trying the brunch and the "10 ounces melted chocolate bar" someone mentioned in his review. Hope it is as good as the hot chocolate in Laduree, Paris.

    (4)

  • jenna p.

    Whenever I am overcome with the desire to spend $28 on a tablespoon of wild rice, I immediately run to Boulette's larder. To think, now we can benefit from the same quality of snobbishness one finds in Parisian restaurants, from the comfort of our very own ferry building! On my first visit there, while waiting for a seat, I observed several diners on the far side of the big table with beautifully laid out place settings, hors'derves and glasses of wine. When they got up we sat down in their seats, only to be reprimanded by the woman just sitting there (presumably the owner?), who explained that those seats (much nicer than any others) are reserved for staff and friends of staff. I had the feeling that were I in a money-laundering joint which really did reserve the best seats for the boss, they would have been more gracious. Obviously, if you do not arrive with a dreadlocked dog in tow, you are hardly the sort of clientele that is welcome. Personally, I'd rather skimp on my wild rice allowance, and instead spend the same amount on a flight to paris, where at least the snobby maitre D's have some style. And their dogs, you know, are really much better groomed.

    (1)

  • Curtis Y.

    the best pulled pork sandwich ive ever had! in fact..... the best sandwich ive every had PERIOD! while judging a place solely based on the merits of one said pulled pork sandwich isnt entirely dependable, id be surprised if anyone comes away less than impressed with any meal they have there. they have an extensive take home menu, and they also provide you with a take home mise en place as well. cool concept. i havent tried it, but i know if im gonna try to impress someone with a "homecooked" meal, i think boulettes larder will be stop number one..... if anything at least for their home spice mixes. but not to get off topic here, when you find yourself at the ferry building, u must stop into boulettes larder. stop, and smell. then try the pulled pork sandwich. u can die and go to heaven now.

    (5)

  • Greg M.

    My lunch here was extraordinary. Polished service, Bay view, a NY Times all my own, dishes of sea salt, and tasty food to top it all off. My $12 lunch plate contained more flavor than my last five dining excursions combined and included tartines with liver pate', lamb boulettes (aka meatballs), roasted herb pork loin sliced thin, wheat grain salad with olives, pistachios, mint and basil, a local green salad, and a dark semi-sweet whole grain mustard. The remarkable attention to detail and elegance of technique pose a slight risk of pretension, but my only concern would be not finding a seat.

    (5)

  • Tyler D.

    I recently had dinner here with about a dozen friends and there are definitely some good things, but unfortunately many disappointing things as well (especially for the price of the meal). The kitchen is fantastic, with a large wood burning fireplace, nice music, great lighting, and a very welcoming atmosphere. A few days before the dinner, I spoke with the host to be sure that my allergy to seafood wasn't going to pose a problem. He politely responded that they would be happy to make this accomidation. Upon arriving, a multitude of appetizers were made available...all of which were excellent and definitely eclectic. After sitting down at the table, we were served fresh bread along with our soup. The soup was some kind of mussel stew. I politely reminded the waiter of my allergy and he took it away without offering me an alternative (even though I was told this would be the case a few days before). After the soup, the main course came out: scallops and filet mignon. My plate had the steak only, but after taking one bite, it was obvious that the scallop had just been removed from the plate as the juices had soaked in. I attempted to eat part of the top of the steak (which wasn't even warm btw), but I started to react to it and was unable to finish. When I informed the waiter of this, I was offered no alternative. Dessert was good, but not great. Overall, the meal would have been acceptable on a three course tasting menu at $50 a person, but at $174 per person (including tax and tip), this would have to be the worst meal I have ever had. Rarely do I write bad reviews, but the sub par quality, combined with the sub par service, and the fact they couldn't take a simple seafood allergy request (which would seem to be one of the most common food allergies) leads me to the conclusion: if someone invites you to join them at this place (and they pick up the tab) then by all means, go! But even at half the price of what they charge, don't expect to get much for what you paid for...instead, go to Gary Danko, French Laundry, or another place that charges around the same price for a meal that is memorable for the quality, and not the lack there of.

    (1)

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Opening Hours

  • Tue

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : Yes
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Breakfast
    Parking : Valet, Street, Validated
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : No
    Good for Groups : No
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : Full Bar
    Outdoor Seating : Yes
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : No
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : Yes

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