Outer Orbit

Name: Outer Orbit
Address: 3215 Mission St, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94110
Telephone: (415) 574-6166
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

83 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary Asian

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ATTENTION: 18+ on Thursday-Saturday.
Family Days are Wednesdays & Sundays!

Our specialty is Hapa-Hawaiian cuisine, representing a modern melting-pot of Asian cuisines. Signature dishes include our house-made Spam Musubi, guava wood-smoked Pig Melt, and Lilikoi Malasadas. Within our welcoming retro/modern space lounge you'll find an island bar and a rotating selection of pinball machines. Our beverage program embraces wine, sake and a large variety of craft beers including our personal passion, sour beers!

Outer Orbit is a unique restaurant focused on delicious food and a fun time. We're located in Mission-Bernal SF, across the street from neighborhood institutions Blue Plate and Emmy's Spaghetti Shack.
Are you in the neighborhood because of a live show? We're near El Rio and The Knockout!
For late night cocktails, we suggest The Royal Cuckoo.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 11, 2023

7:00 PM

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Asian, Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(415) 574-6166
Website
http://outerorbitsf.com/
Payment options
Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Owned/operated by
Asian and Pacific Islander, LGBTQ+, Women
Private party facilities
Outer Orbit is more than happy to host your private event. With our large island bar, pinball entertainment, and cocktail-party preparation of dishes we're an excellent choice for a mixer or quarterly celebration. Please visit our website at https://outerorbitsf.com/private-rentals to read more about our policies and rates and to submit a request for more information.

Location
3215 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
Neighborhood
Mission District
Cross street
at Fair Ave
Parking details
Parking is unmetered after 6pm on Mission St. There is also parking in a paid lot at the Bank of America on our block. On Sundays parking can be difficult because there are no time restrictions and cars sit in spots all day.
Public transit
We're on Mission so the 14 and 47 lines stop close by. We're one block south of Cesar Chavez so we're also close to 24th St. BART.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Oo Chicken Sando$15.00
organic crispy chicken tossed in house gochujang sauce, cabbage, secret sauce & side o' rocket salad
Dirty Fried Rice$16.00
gochujang-tare-lime sauce, green onion, tomato, onion, shaved-cabbage, cucumber, pickled jalapeno, cilantro, fried egg & crispy fried chicken (vegetarian or vegan available)
Impossible Orbit Burger$17.00
provolone, romaine, house pickles, wasabi aioli, side o' fries (vegan option)
Orbit Burger$15.00
1 /3 lb grass-fed beef, sharp Cheddar, house pickles, lettuce, tomato, onion, furikake aioli & side o' fries
Hapadog$11.00
8" beef dog, cheddar cheese, pickled jalapeños & shallots, and Japanese curry sauce.
Chicken Katsu Curry$17.00
organic crispy Mary's chicken, white rice, Japanese curry sauce, sunny side up egg & scallions
Pig Melt$17.00
guava-smoked pork shoulder steak, wasabi-lime aioli, provolone, pickled shallots, shaved cabbage on Hawaiian sweet bun, w/ mac salad side
Yakisoba$16.00
grilled noodles with tari, spicy miso, cabbage, onion, & pickled jalapeño, topped with rayu and our succulent grilled chicken (Vegetarian or Vegan available)
Loco Moco$14.00
1/3 lb grass-fed beef, grilled rice, sunny side up egg, Japanese curry sauce and scallions
Outer Bánh MI$15.00
fried house-made vegan spam, vegan miso aioli, Sriracha, cucumber, pickled carrot and jalapeño, cilantro; Substitute House Spam or Grilled Chicken
Satellite o' Caesar$12.00
romaine, radish, nori-sesame croutons, soft egg (gluten free option)
Rocket Salad$12.00
arugula, pineapple, shaved shishitos, cucumber, toasted seeds, miso ranch (vegan option)

Bites

Musubi$5.00
white rice, nori, topped with house-made Spam (Gluten Free) or house Vegan Spam
Miso Shishito$10.00
blistered shishito peppers, black garlic salt, miso aioli
Nachos$12.00
house-made taro chips, nacho cheese, tomatillo-pineapple salsa, pickled jalapeño, cilantro
Togarashi Tots$6.00
Tots with spicy togarashi seasoning. Japanese curry sauce, pickled shallots, pickled jalapeños, cilantro, furikake (vegan)
Korean Chicken Tacos$12.00
3 Gochujang Grilled chicken mini tacos, wasabi slaw, house-made tortillas, pico de Gallo
Furikake Fries$7.00
extra crispy fries, furikake aioli
Malasadas$10.00
2 Hawaiian-style donuts filled with a house-made passionfruit curd
Malasada Dog$8.00
hot dog, provolone cheese, and grilled jalapeños fried in Malasada dough on a stick

Wings

Crispy Organic
Choose One: Gochujang (Gluten Free), Spicy Buffalo w/ Bleu Cheese, Miso Ramen, Extra Crispy Dry-Style (Gluten Free), Sweet N' Sour (Gluten Free)
- 5pc$8.00
- 10pc$16.00

Non-Alc Beverages

Lagunitas Hop Water$5.00
Boylan Cola or Diet Cola$5.00
Boylan Root Beer$5.00
Cock & Bull Ginger Beer$5.00
Hawaiian Sun Juice$4.00
San Pellegrino Sparkling Water$3.00
Topo Chico Sparkling Water$3.00

What 83 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.9Value

Noise • Moderate

83 Reviews

EM
EMcD
San Francisco
27 reviews
vip
4.0
27 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time at Outer Orbit. It is a fun and lively spot. Cool pinball machines. Lots of draft beer options. Yummy Hawaiian food options. We will go back!
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charlie
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love this place and strongly prefer the 18+ nights as it isn’t super big inside and between the pinballs and kids running around it can get to be a lot but the adult only nights are great. Food, beer, and staff are always amazing
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jeffr
San Francisco
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Impressive beer selection, great corn dogs and furikake fries.
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Amelia
Greater Boston
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So much fun. Great food, excellent pinball choices. Gets a little loud, but they did a good job with traffic flow and space so you don’t feel it as much as you might.
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MichelaR
San Francisco
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love going to this neighborhood gem as a family. We have two kids and they love playing pinball when we have dinner at Outer Orbit. My husband and I feel like we can enjoy a little bit of adult time while the kids are busy playing. The food is always delicious and the staff is super friendly and helpful. We have brought a bunch of friends to this place, and everyone has always loved it. Try it, you won't be disappointed.
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WilliamW
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 6, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic! on every level great service food and ambiance
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Vacation starts here… We first discovered Outer Orbit on a Saturday evening in March, we walked in to play pinball. The staff were extremely friendly, the ambience capturing the island vibes and the pinball machines are meticulously cared for. We have since returned at least twice a week, every week since first walking in. The food is outstanding. The musubi features their own take on spam, which needs its own spotlight! Main dishes like Garlic Noodles with vegetarian lumpia and their take on Loco Moco with a curry gravy is out of this world. (Make sure to get a scoop of Macaroni Salad!) The staff, and owners are super welcoming and always willing to share the knowledge on what to pair with your meal. They have an expertly curated great natural wine selection. Craft beer bottles and cans with multiple styles on draft too! Even Sake! This is a hidden gem.
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Carl
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This has been a favorite restaurant of mine in the city for years. If you're looking for hawaiian-inspired food, great beers, and even better pinball, look no further!
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JayR
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, beer, pinball and staff! Best destination for a fun night out
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ClaudiaN
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 2, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The furikake fries were excellent, and so were the garlic noodles, did not like the rocket salad with chicken, nothing wrong with it, pretty big portion, but it had no flavor.
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MissionMx
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 20, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The non-alcoholic beverages deserve a mention here. There’s a good selection and my and my date’s drinks were served in fancy glasses so I didn’t feel like a kid having a juice with dinner but a fancy adult who just happens to not be having a boozy drink tonight.
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MDfoodie
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food. Service was a little slow but was not a busy night so everyone was a bit laid back!!
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MichelaR
San Francisco
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a birthday party there and we had a great time eating, drinking and playing pinball. Staff was friendly and professional. Food was good and came out of the kitchen pretty fast. We were very satisfied of our experience there.
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MelK
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have loved Outer Orbit ever since their opening! And it keeps getting better. They achieve a balance between an inspired, delicious, evolving menu and affordability. We bring our friends here from out of town and they love it too. Plus, how can you go wrong with pinball and togarashi tots?
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AJHSF
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We dined outdoors and was greeted with Mission Street energy. The beverage selection was extensive, and the food (those donuts!) was very tasty. The only thing is that it was a bit hard to attract the server's attention, and there was only one menu at the table (we had four people). It's hard to read the menu on the phone!
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ShannonD
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outer orbit is great! Love the food and their games are so much fun to play! The staff is amazing and so is the owner:)
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SDdiner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 23, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, really fun, and the service and staff were out of this world.
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MateoG
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 12, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Ate outside. Not noisy. Good food at reasonable price
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2022
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
They seem to be figuring things out. Avoid the dirty fried rice. Get the wings and the pig melt.
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DocPop
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outer Orbit has a great beer selection and really nice outdoor seating that is clean and warm at night. We love the food here. The homemade SPAM musubi and chicken curry katsu are two of our favorite dishes.
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JayR
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unique and delicious food! Staff is very kind and thoughtful 😊 Excellent beer selection 🍻 Top Tier Pinballs! 🪩
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 16, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
More for everyday dining or drinks! The food was good and they were able to accommodate my dairy allergy!
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JustinS
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 17, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Chris was an awesome waiter and he gave great beer recommendations from their wide selection. All of the food was super solid and interesting. I'll definitely be coming back.
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JustinJimena
Central Coast
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love this place! It has good food, great energy, and amazing service! Some of my favorite foods on the menu are crispy french fries, Yakisoba, and Korean chicken tacos. They take dietary needs/restrictions seriously. The beer selection is top-notch, too, and constantly changing! I am not a pinball player, but it's a fun way to interact with friends. We came on a Wednesday because kids under 18 are allowed inside to play pinball Wednesdays and Sundays. They had a blast! Pro-Tip: buy 3 games for the price of 2 to keep the kids occupied for a while.
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LizM
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 27, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, awesome service. Nice spin on Hawaiian food. Cool drinks
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CarolW
Tahoe
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome service, food, and ambiance. Will definitely return!
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akaelahf
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 13, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff was amazing. Food absolutely superb. There’s nothing else like it
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JasonK
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 9, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Looks like we found our new neighborhood spot! Looking forward to coming back soon!
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BenS
New Mexico
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 3, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food, and pinball to boot. Staff is excellent and vibe is cool.
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Nicole
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great food in a cool, quirky place. Staff are friendly and fun.
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NisargP
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 14, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Malasada and the no mess fries are absolutely good. Not a pinball fan but there are more than a few to try.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
133 reviews
vip
5.0
133 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great outdoor dining - fabulous food & service! Thank you so much!
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Mikem
New York Area
88 reviews
vip
5.0
88 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was delicious. Chicken tacos were excellent. The dirty rice with chicken was the beat Good bar area. Pinball machines to play. Lot of tap beers
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jbh5079
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great time for any occasion.
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ScottE
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a great neighborhood spot. Great food, hosts, drink and selection of recent pinball machines.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was such a fun experience and the private section indoors felt super covid safe. The food was phenomenal! Highly recommend it for a date night.
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Juno
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was incredible and Chris's service was outstanding! :)
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We sat outside with heat lamps. Service was great!
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PinballWiz
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Still the best. One of these our favorites spots in the city. We eat here at least once a month. Great beer, great food, and we love the entire staff. Outer orbit for the win every time :)
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant. Food is delicious and unique. Veggies and salads are particularly good. Great value. Heaters for outdoor seating.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Outer Orbit using the Order Online button. Outer Orbit also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Outer Orbit also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 574-6166.

Outer Orbit is rated 4.8 stars by 83 OpenTable diners.

Outer Orbit does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 11, 2023

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

3215 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110

Additional information

Cross street
at Fair Ave
Neighborhood
Mission District
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Asian, Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking is unmetered after 6pm on Mission St. There is also parking in a paid lot at the Bank of America on our block. On Sundays parking can be difficult because there are no time restrictions and cars sit in spots all day.
Public transit
We're on Mission so the 14 and 47 lines stop close by. We're one block south of Cesar Chavez so we're also close to 24th St. BART.
Payment options
Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Owned/operated by
Asian and Pacific Islander, LGBTQ+, Women
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://outerorbitsf.com/
Phone number
(415) 574-6166
Private party facilities
Outer Orbit is more than happy to host your private event. With our large island bar, pinball entertainment, and cocktail-party preparation of dishes we're an excellent choice for a mixer or quarterly celebration. Please visit our website at https://outerorbitsf.com/private-rentals to read more about our policies and rates and to submit a request for more information.

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Mains

Oo Chicken Sando$15.00

Dirty Fried Rice$16.00

Impossible Orbit Burger$17.00

Orbit Burger$15.00

Hapadog$11.00

Chicken Katsu Curry$17.00

Pig Melt$17.00

Yakisoba$16.00

Loco Moco$14.00

Outer Bánh MI$15.00

Satellite o' Caesar$12.00

Rocket Salad$12.00

Bites

Musubi$5.00

Miso Shishito$10.00

Nachos$12.00

Togarashi Tots$6.00

Korean Chicken Tacos$12.00

Furikake Fries$7.00

Malasadas$10.00

Malasada Dog$8.00

Wings

Crispy Organic

Non-Alc Beverages

Lagunitas Hop Water$5.00

Boylan Cola or Diet Cola$5.00

Boylan Root Beer$5.00

Cock & Bull Ginger Beer$5.00

Hawaiian Sun Juice$4.00

San Pellegrino Sparkling Water$3.00

Topo Chico Sparkling Water$3.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

Does Outer Orbit offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Outer Orbit restaurant rated?

Does Outer Orbit offer gift cards?

Is Outer Orbit currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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