Olivier’s Butchery

Olivier’s saved me for Christmas.
I had called a few other butchers in the weeks leading up to Christmas and ultimately ordered a 12 – 14 pound bone-​in smoked ham from Belcampo meats in the Mission. I did not ever call Olivier’s.
When I went to pick up my ham on Christmas Eve day… there was no ham. Belcampo apparently «doesn’t get this kind of meat.» I find that hard to believe because, well, a big ol’ Christmas ham is pretty much a staple around the country (whether in a small town in Louisiana or in hipster Brooklyn).
I was in an absolute panic after walking out of Belcampo, as I had family arriving that evening who were all expecting ham on Christmas day. I called Olivier’s and they had one, 9 pound bone-​in ham available (not quite smoked, but honey cured).
I drove straight over and was impressed by the lengthy line of folks waiting to pick up their cuts of meat — clearly, I should have called Olivier’s to begin with. The meat I got was wonderful (if not exactly what I wanted, but what can you expect SO last minute), and the shop itself was cute and full of amazing looking cuts of meat.
I look forward to going back in the future for other meat needs. Since they were able to help me out so last minute, I will definitely be loyal to this place going forward!

12÷24÷15: got a pork roast (maybe called a rack of pork? not sure…) which was stuffed with truffles, armagnac and I dont know what else… and it was AWESOME!
I cooked it exactly the way they told me to, and it made a spectacular Christmas Eve dinner.
It was worth every penny. The next time I need to make dinner for a president, a sultan, or my father in law, I’m going to make that.

Amazing selection, customer service, and very very reasonable prices.

An excellent butcher. Selection is not massive, but everything is top notch. Their dry-​aged cote de boeuf is a thing of beauty.

Amazing selection of top quality meat. A carnivores paradise. Kids were jonesing for grilled steak so we decided to pay a visit. Butcher was very helpful.
Prices range from expensive to really expensive.

Olivier, we love you. You consistently offer the highest quality, best tasting meat, be it lamb, beef, pork, chicken or duck. You and your staff are phenomenal. We are hoping that one day you will have us over, like in your freezer, for a glass of wine and some beef tartare. Will you move to Montana with us? Please.

This place is off the charts. Go here.

Great butcher, friendly staff. Such quality meats, grass fed of course. Wirth paying a little extra per pound in my mind to get this kind of quality. We’ve stopped in four times this far — twice for baby back ribs, and twice for steak (and bacon for breakfast in the morning). Always pleased, and definitely will be back :)

Impressive high quality options, warm greeting, knowledgeable staff.
Great to have in Dogpatch!

If you love meat, then you have to love Olivier’s. They have the most amazing selection of meats I’ve ever seen and everything I’ve bought there has been delicious. Beef, lamb, duck, chicken, marinated or not, amazing cuts.

Best rib eye steak we’ve ever had! Been looking for a traditional butcher with great quality meat and great service and we found it today! Katrina was super friendly and knowledgable. Her recommendations were spot on and we had one of the best dinners at home. Can’t wait to go back and try the other cuts.

This is hands down the best Butcher in town. It does not get any better than this.
A real gem in the city.

Great service, great products. Great doggie bones too! I’ve gotten multiple cuts of beef, pork, and sausages — all of which have been amazing for quality and taste.
Highly recommend stopping by and checking it out if you are in dogpatch and feeling carnivorous.
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This place is a true diamond in the rough. It sits in the back side of a warehouse in a small unit that looks toward an industrial wasteland in the Dogpatch District, but what’s inside is the complete opposite. A renaissance of the meats, if you will.
I found this place because I work nearby and was frequently riding my bicycle by but never venturing in. Each and every time I go in (once a week) it’s like the very first time, except they know my name. You walk up the short staircase and enter into a small shop front and to the left are big coolers with fresh slabs of meat. Immediate greetings from staff.
It must be said that the counter staff here is excellent. Very laid back but professional all the way. They know their meat too! No questions go unanswered with these folks, and I know they get plenty.
The inventory/​stock here is ever-​changing, and tough to keep up with if you aren’t a regular. They’ve always got the various cuts of beef (American & French cuts), many cuts of pork (including mouth-​watering house made sausages. Various flavors my favorite being the cheddar jalapeño), often the classic cuts of lamb (that Early Spring Lamb was great!), ground beef, ox tails, chickens, bacon, eggs and more. On different occasions I’ve seen full rabbits, quail, and duck/​duck eggs. They also have an impressive collection of spices/​sauces/​supplies for cooking.
I’ve never been anything but impressed with the quality. They have 100% grass fed and also carry some that are grass fed grain finished. Keep an eye out for the dry-​aged stuff, I know they’re getting into 180−200+ day stuff.
Some say it’s expensive here. It is comparable to what Whole Foods charges for meats, but in my opinion the quality exceeds Whole Foods by a long shot. I am not able to eat meat from places like Safeway or Whole Foods anymore after being spoiled by the service and product at Olivier’s.
Go for yourself and see how much better your meat purchasing and eating experience can be.

A full service house of protein. Friendly staff that loves what they do. As high quality as you’re going to find in sf. The care with which they prepare the meat indicates a deep respect for the animal it comes from.
Just had 21 and 45 day dry age ribeye. Spend the $ for the 45 it was outstanding. I just reserved a 165 day ribeye that won’t be ready till late May. Holy shnikes can’t wait.

A great butcher in the city, the sausages are always really good. The cuts of meat the offer are always the best cuts of natural meat.
It’s a small place but they always have a great selection, I have never been disappointed. It is a bit on the expensive side, but you get what you pay for, high quality meat with integrity. The marinated meats are always great, when you think about the cost of such high quality meat just remember its always less expensive than I nice restaurant! Just in case you need to justify the expenditure.
Another advantage to buying from a bonafide butcher, the can always give you some advice on how to prepare your meat for greatness.

This place is a true gem. I loved the selection and quaintness of this hole in the wall butcher/​abbatoir (sp.?) off of 3^rd St. Wow, has SF changed. I would give it a better star if they volunteered directions on how one should cook their selection. After all, I ended up by a $ 26 cut of meat! Oh well.

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I love this meat market! Organic, fresh, dry-​aged and melt in your mouth oh-​so-​good. It doesn’t matter whether you prefer to bake, broil, barbecue or pan fry — you will not be disappointed. Olivier’s has an incredible selection of all things meat and poultry and their knowledgeable, friendly, staff (Rachel and Gabby are the best!), are always available to answer questions and provide creative menu ideas.
I used to drive to Sonoma to purchase my grass fed, dry-​aged beef and free-​range chicken, but not any more. Olivier’s Butchery is so much better, and more affordable too. If you revere meat, then Olivier’s is the place for you.

Olivier’s is my favorite place in the city to buy meat. I usually don’t find raw meat attractive or appetizing, but when I walk into Olivier’s, my latent carnivore brain gets activated, and all that changes. (Look at the pictures on Unilocal.Follow @frenchbutchery on Instagram for some serious food porn.)
I’ve purchased beef bones, beef shank, oxtail, cote de boeuf, chicken thighs, and more from Olivier’s. Prices are competitive with Whole Foods. I’ve found that some cuts of meat that are popular primarily in Asian cuisine actually cost less at Olivier’s than at 99 Ranch or Kukje.
The staff are courteous and helpful. They give honest opinions about portion size when asked and don’t try to upsell.
There are helpful recipes and cooking tips posted in the store and on the website.
You can call ahead to place an order, but this doesn’t guarantee faster pickup since employees don’t usually cut and wrap the meat until you show up in the store and since picking up doesn’t allow you to cut the line.
Parking is usually easy to find within a couple of blocks.

I appreciate a good, honest butcher. No upselling here. Staff is very helpful and resourceful.
I was able to get my 3 rib roast (they gave me a great estimate and didn’t try to upsell me like another place) for a party of 6 just a couple of days ahead. I was given the option of going with the 21 day dry aged or 45. Went with the 21 and it was fine.
When I arrived, I was shown my roast and asked if it was okay. They also let me take pictures of it and didn’t make fun of me for it (thank you). All smiles here from Rachel too, THANK YOU RACHEL! (I really don’t understand people complaining about customer service??)
Loved browsing the fridge and seeing what else they had. Going to have to come back for some porterhouse and rack of lamb. All cuts looked beautiful. I was also intrigued by their boxed salts! They would make great gifts for people who love to cook and they come in these adorable wooden boxes that could totally be repurposed. Also got some beef trimmings for a growing German Shephard, which I am sure she loved. (makes an excellent treat for those of you with pups!)
Definitely returning to pick up things for special occasion dinners.
P. S. Mr. & Mrs. Miscellaneous is also just around the corner so stopping by Olivier’s on a sunny warm SF day doesn’t hurt ;]