I'm hosting a dinner party and the entree is pan-seared duck breast. I wanted some quality cuts and didn't want to go to Whole Foods. I called Fatted Calf and have no idea who answered the phone, but when I asked if they had duck breast the guy answered enthusiastically, "We have ALL the duck." When I asked if it was muscovy or magret he responded that it was a peking hybrid and assured me that it is extremely delicious. Well, with a strong endorsement like that, how could I refuse? I made my way over around 4 PM and the shop was pretty quiet. The shop itself is a wonderland of meat with handwritten signs and every type of meat you might need. It feels very warm and inviting and the staff was very friendly when I walked in. I was immediately assisted by one of the butchers who helped me pick out the right amount of duck for 5 people. They only had three breasts broken down so he pulled out a whole duck and proceeded to cut me another breast. It was really cool to watch them work their magic at the counter. As I was checking out I noticed that they also have a solid cheese and dairy selection so I was able to pick up some quality burrata I needed for my appetizer. I will definitely be back for my next cut of specialty meat. read more

Their products are delicious and sustainably sourced! I love shopping here and have been a customer since they opened.

If you have the opportunity to stop by The Fatted Calf at the Ferry Building Farmer's Market on Saturday, do it. Taylor won't steer you wrong (pun intended, i like puns). We were there to present him with his next tattoo as part of the SF Street Food Scavenger Hunt. He embraced the amazingly awesome unicorn with fangs that Jarrod B. created and took the photo before providing us with some free jerky for our quest. I purchased some 4505 chiccaronnes (he and 4505 Ryan are meat friends) along with a pork roast that we made the next night for dinner. This roast was amazing. We had friends over for dinner and they said the had never had a more tender and delicious cut of meat. Granted my husband cooked it perfectly (props, babe!) but it was inspired by a well-cut, well-seasoned cut of meat, no not me, the pork. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2641/3828067651_07a60161f7.jpg read more

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Very few stores invoke the gitty childlike feeling as if you were in a candy store and wanted to eat everything. Fatted Calf is a handsome add to this year's class. As a standard, I include stores like Dean & Deluca, William & Sonoma, and other decadent establishments that seemingly contain an 'and' symbol. Fatted Calf's selection of meats is tremendous and healthy: organic, farm raised and grass fed (Kentucky bluegrass). Despite the immediate draw to the delicious NY Strips and T-bones, they have everything you could possibly desire to craft the perfect charcuterie board, artistically and conveniently shelved on the walls surrounding. Cheeses, meats, olives, jams, and pickled things, oh my! My next trip I'm hoping to get my paws on some smoked salmon, in-house bone broth, and most likely more meat. All in all, A+ item selection, and atmosphere. P.S the beef jerky is worth it. read more

A staple for top shelf charcuterie and meats plus an enormous array of condiments.

I come here just about every week. I live close by and for all of my meat needs, Fatted Calf delivers. The staff are incredibly helpful and professional. During these times, they only allow up to 4 customers in the store at a time, which makes me feel safe. They have the best cuts around, and I appreciate the fact they source from local farms. I usually get a slab of their bacon, some sausages (their merguez is great), ground meats (lamb is a go to), and for special occasions a ribeye (bone in, dry aged, or other specialties they have). If they ever leave, I think my heart would break. I love this place. read more

For quite awhile, I have wanted to check out the Fatted Calf in Hayes Valley. I was having lunch nearby so decided it was time. After lunch, I headed on over. It is a clean bright space. There were lots of folks and lots of employees. There was a cool set up near the back where a couple of employees were cutting some meat. The counter itself is filled with lots of deliciousness. Even though it was busy, I was quickly asked if I needed assistance. I selected a chuck roast. It was a beautiful piece of meat with great marbling. This was a $40 chuck roast. It lived up to the price. http://tinyurl.com/7nd5hvs After I wrapped it in bacon. http://tinyurl.com/72fpsfx They have a lot of different types of meat. But they are not the type of meat shop you can wander in and expect them to have any cut of meat you want. For instance, I overheard a customer request a flatiron steak and they were told they did not have any and another cut of meat was suggested. For some reason, the receipt was not placed in the bag. Overall, this is a pretty good meat shop. If you are planning to cook a nice dinner, I am confident you could find a cut of meat that you would be proud to serve to friends and family. read more

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This is a dreamland of meat. I was like a kid in a candy store... of meat. I wanted to buy EVERYTHING. The merguez sausage was delicious. The ham was amazing. Can't go wrong with mortadella. Great service, friendly, and not at all stuffy. A lot more selection than their Napa location. read more

Fatted Calf - Beautiful meatiness. - Meat Shops Near Me - San Francisco, California

This neighborhood butcher shop is where we try to by all our meats - from steaks, whole chickens, pork chops, to breakfast sausage and bacon. They have great quality meats along with other items you might want to pick up to make meals at home like pasta, seasoning, cooking oils, cheese, and alcohol. Everyone there is super helpfull!! They will even give you suggestions on how best to cook the items you bought. read more

The diablo pork, pastrami, and corned beef are what I come here for. Its always a worldly experience.

We were devoted customers when the location was in Hayes Valley. Now it's in the ferry building, much less convenient for locals, and the selection is now geared towards the lunch crowd and tourists. It's a real bummer for us- this is where we got almost all of our meat. This might be a more profitable business model for them, and we know they started as a stall at the ferry building farmer's market, but this current iteration doesn't work for us at all. read more

Great food and great location, the building looks nice and it's very clean environment with lots of different small shops selling cool stuff. Definitely a nice place to go n check out n get something to eat and drink and a awesome stop before or after the ferry cuz I think that's where you buy tickets to board the ferry n go to the docks where you board the ferry. The service is great as well! Make sure to tip them all really well cuz they deserve it! Don't forget to ask them about their recipes and suggestions on how to prepare their meats cuz they have tons of good recipes for clients to check out. read more

This place should really have an ingredient and nutrition list for their sausages and salamis. My cousin has a food allergy towards sodium nitrates and she breaks out in hives when she is exposed to too much of it, leading me to believe they put way too much much sodium nitrates in their food. read more

Salami & mortadella sandwich (shaved fennel, red wine vinagrette) - on focaccia, crunchy pickled veggies added a nice bite, chopped olives were nice and briny, nice savory Italian meat sandwich read more

I just picked up a porchetta that I had ordered for dinner party and it looks fabulous. While I was there I picked up a couple of other goodies one was a pastrami sandwich with cabbage and also it's of yummy ness . thank you for your outstanding service and high-quality product. You guys simply are the best read more

As I write I am enjoying alternating between the Sicilian Orange salami and the Spanish blood salami. It is divine. I had feared for my sanity when the local supermarket stopped having pancetta. Mercifully they have that and very much more, including several varieties of lard for your favorite pie crust. The staff are sweet and welcoming, it's like the icing on the cake. read more

It's not your father's butcher shop. Fatted Calf is an upscale charcuterie. Butchery happens on site and they carry gourmet sausages, duck confit, chorizo, duck fat, pate, pickles, Della Fattoria bread, cheese, jam, spices, olive oil, pasta, drinks, and yogurt. They also have sandwiches, salad and a soup of the day. Everything is savory - with the exception of the drinks and yogurt. * Pork bollito misto sandwich ($10): braised tongue, shoulder & belly with salsa verde. This was made to order. It looked great but was very disappointing. Some pieces of pork were chewy with little seasoning. Others were very fatty. The pork just didn't have that much flavor. The salsa verde wasn't like a salsa. It was like an oily pesto. The roll was dry, cold and not chewy enough. The sandwich needed some textural contrast - pickled onions? I thought I liked Della Fattoria but I didn't like the sandwich roll (I'm assuming it was Della's because that was the only type of bread they sold). The sample of bread I had was oddly salty. * Fegatelli (a mini Corsican air-dried salami): not as dry as beef jerky or as moist as salami - it was somewhere between the two, the flavor is intense, a lovely blend of spices and garlic The prices are high but they offer organic, hormone free meats and top quality. However, the sandwich was very disappointing. read more

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It's been about 5 years since my original review and I can safely say I really adore Fatted Calf. We recently came in to shop for a picnic we were planning for the Presidio. It was a gorgeous day and the store was mobbed. We ended up getting the last baguette and an absolutely mouthwatering picnic assortment of goodies. The truffle butter the honey chose and the cheese selection in the picnic assortment absolutely melted on my tongue (dairy day for the win) and the crackers and salami were just spot on. The service was friendly, upbeat, and helpful and every time we come in while we're in the city we leave pleased and excited to return. Keeping doing it right Fatted Calf, you guys rock! read more

4.5 Alright, San Francisco... now, you're just showing off. I never expected to have my culinary mind blown by a butcher shop but I should have known better. I don't know how they do it but, somehow, food gets taken to the next level out here in the city by the bay. The name was a bit of an initial turn off. I don't eat much (any) beef and definitely stay away from calves... but I forgot all about that as soon as I saw the pear soda. PEAR SODA!!! I'm yours, Fatted Calf. I'm yours! Since I was slow dancing with my beverage, it was up to my friend and colleague to figure out what we were eating. Since this wasn't her first time at the rodeo, she devised an expert plan: picnic box full of cheese, soup and a sandwich to split. Cool. Done. The cheeseS? One stinky. One hard. It was difficult to make a decision seeing as the FC has a huge assortment of the milky moldy stuff. This is a good thing. The soup? Potato Green Garlic with came with croutons and a piece of bread. Green garlic soup is usually awesome on its own. Adding big chunks of tender potato added depth, flavor and even more sustenance to the meal. It got to the point where we were both attempting to drink our soup... like beverages. What? The sandwich? Pulled pork with cabbage slaw. It was the special of the day and, oh my, was it special. Pork is another meat I am trying to get away from eating (pigs are cute and intelligent). But the FC lured me in with soft bread, crunchy, vinegar-y slaw, and tender, lightly-sauced but deeply-season pulled pork that melted in my mouth. Easily one of the best lunches I've had in recent memory. Easily. read more

Pretty awesome high end meat/butcher shop with all sorts of meaty goodness. Organic and aged meats, duck confit's, pates, etc. it was a sausage fest with all their artisan hot dogs and sausages! They even had LAMB BACON. Stopped in for lunch with my lunch crew and split 3 sandwiches. It took a little bit since they were all made to order but they were worth it. *Grilled Cheese and Bacon ($9.5). The best with the 3 S's going; sweet, salty, smoky. Their house bacon (dry rubbed w/ brown sugar, smoked over apple wood with curing spices) had great flavor but was a little soggy/chewy. It came with this Fiscalini cheese out of Modesto which has won international cheese awards. Delicious. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/hoZ-BYwxXSNd5gaLUFcU7Q?select=yrw2Ss0mB-7k7pg1qBpHcA#yrw2Ss0mB-7k7pg1qBpHcA) * Roast lamb sandwich ($9.5)- Came with this olive tapenade with mint and lemon zest. It's the sandwich you make on Monday from Sunday's roasted lamb dinner with your parents. Not too gamey. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/hoZ-BYwxXSNd5gaLUFcU7Q?select=bb9N59n3D3R4Wzi7xEP3zg#bb9N59n3D3R4Wzi7xEP3zg) *Roast pork ($9.5) - w/fennel and radish aoli along with arugula and red onion jam. The worker recommended this since they didn't have their porchetta. Really good but Roli Roti is still the best. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/hoZ-BYwxXSNd5gaLUFcU7Q?select=f2AqCElabc_46n7e9py3tQ#f2AqCElabc_46n7e9py3tQ) * They also carry artisan bacon chocolates from Nosh This (http://noshthis.com/nosh-shop/). Left with a box of BACON SALTED CARAMELS. Very chocolately but I wanted more bacon flavor. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/hoZ-BYwxXSNd5gaLUFcU7Q?select=QxFz8QoHEcUI1wM3u7_loQ#QxFz8QoHEcUI1wM3u7_loQ) if you like this joint, you might also like Avedano's in Bernal. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/hoZ-BYwxXSNd5gaLUFcU7Q?select=VGGyxzNVMHfVoSdDE5lArQ#VGGyxzNVMHfVoSdDE5lArQ) read more

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Low quality meat, bad butchery, expensive prices. Some background--lived on the East Coast for a bit, where fantastic butcher shops with grass fed beef were pretty much the standard. Ate at some of the best steakhouses in the country in Chicago and New York. Since previous reviews seemed so positive, we decided to give it a try! Some of the meat looked a little brown, but that could've just been the light or packaging. (They vacuum seal some of their meats, which I haven't seen in a fresh butcher shop before.) Opted for a couple grass fed beef options (I like bavette, since it's relatively lean), with no help from the manager (?) as to what cuts were good that day, even after we asked. After opening the vacuum-sealed package, fiancée notices that there is a huge chunk of sinew along the side. No wonder they vacuum seal--so you can't see what you're getting! Fiancée cuts the sinew off himself. He's a master with the cast iron skillet, so he grilled them up with salt, pepper and some olive oil, as usual. Half of mine was decent...the other half was so chewy and tough. Waste of $25/pound. This little butcher shop has a cute name, and sells some decent soft pretzels. But that's about it. PASS on this place. So far, the best we've tried in SF is Avedano's in Bernal Heights. read more

The Fatted Calf is a great little butcher shop in Hayes Valley. We love their sausages (too many to list -- all good), their rillets (both duck and pork), duck confit, and the crippenets (little ground pork or lamb patties wrapped in caul fat), but the star is their diavolo marinated loin pork chop. This is pork like it used to be. Pork before some moronic vegan marketer coined the "other white meat" phrase for fatless, tasteless pork-scented cardboard. They also have a variety of specialty pantry staples, frozen stocks (including pork), duck fat, a nice selection of cheeses and some bread from Acme. read more

I really enjoyed my meatloaf sandwich here. Even though it was a meatloaf sandwich, it still had delicate flavors and really did taste gourmet. This is definitely a bit fancier than your typical lunch purchase, but it's well worth it. I'd definitely come back here. The meat selection and display of all items is something quite incredible. read more

Had the yummiest sandwich. Good portion on everything. We also shared a pint of minestrone. It tasted full flavored. We bought a few sausages. Can't wait to cook and try them out. read more

Great place to grab a sandwich to take to the park! I had a sandwich with roast pork and rhubarb chutney. The chutney was to die for and complimented the pork nicely! It was served on a baguette, so it made for a pretty hefty sandwich. While I wasn't looking to buy meats or cheese on their own, it looked like they had a great selection, and the staff was super friendly! read more

12-January, Sunday Classic Pork and Beef Meatloaf sandwich with house smoked bacon, whole grain mustard, lettuce and pickled red onion. Smoked Beef Jerky: locally grass-fed beef marinated with molasses and bourbon, lightly smoked, and dried Fatted Calf has a delectable menu of consecrated handcrafted sausages, pates, salumi and bacon. In a flash I was brought back to First Communion in which my conviction as having lived formerly as the form of a delectably cured meat of some sort -my spirit animal. read more

Wonderful meat and good selection. The butcher himself was lovely and accommodating. The person at the register was repeatedly rude to both me and my friend when we each checked out separately, and exchanged a very clearly judgmental look with their coworker when we were making our purchases. I don't mind buying overpriced products when the service is polite. Check yourselves. read more

Great to welcome this establishment to the City. Now I don't have to make a stop while in Napa to get my fix. Only downside is it's on Fell Street and it's a very busy street. I think the managment is still trying to figure out what the neighborhood wants in terms of items to stock, so the shelves and meet counter are bare and assorted at the same time -- I think they will soon what we crave. read more

Super nice staff with a decent amount of stock items. They carry all sorts of dry aged meats at a hefty markup. Review is mostly for their chacuterie, we had the sample platter and it was good, but not great. If you want your cured meat fix, swing by Boccalone in the ferry building. read more

Not to shabby! I found this place walking in the neighborhood in my lunch break.. A real Italian deli.. They sell special/quality meats sold by the pound; ham, beef and pork, no turkey that I could see. Very clean, looks new inside, they even sell beer and wine. They have a small lunch menu which include, soup, salad and sandwiches. The sandwiches are all ready-made. I ordered a meatloaf sandwich, it had a burst of flavors with a thick slice of meatloaf, mustard spread, picked onions and lettuce on a soft french roll, score! $10! This is a pick up and go kinda place for meats and cheeses, they also have a nice wall selection of italian/European spreads, pastas, sauces, recipe books and much more. There is a long standing table you can eat at and a bench outside to sit. Street parking is available. In the cute neighborhood of Hays Valley it's a little taste of Italy, I'm so glad I stumbled upon it.. I'll be back soon! read more

Fatted Calf - $10 meatloaf sandwich. - Meat Shops Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place is a meat-lover's dream. Their refrigerated display case is one of the most impressive tributes to meat that I've ever seen - lots of different cuts of different animals, some of them seasoned for you already, everything clean and well-lit. Whenever we're in the neighborhood we'll stop by to pick up something to take home. Their charcuterie selection is great as well. I am jealous of my friends who live nearby. read more

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Amazing charcuterie place. And of course, meat ! Turkey, saussage meat, Nice cuts of beef!! Service is awsome. Choice of picnic Plate for 10$ (you have an egg, 2 choices of meat, Green beans and yellow beets and bread. Satisfying!) There is a Nice sélection of sandwichs for about 9$. Quality bread available. Wednesday : dont miss The happy hour Where they chop pork parts. Meat tasting and drinks. read more

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Best place in Hayes to buy wonderful selection of meat. They have several meat cutters in house to trim and cut to meat to meet your needs. Wonderful sausages and bacon. Call ahead if you need specific cuts of meat so they can get it. read more

This is our neighborhood butcher shop! We found this place when we were looking for a place that sold duck because we were thinking of creating our own duck confit. LOL, let's just say, we didn't end up making our own duck confit because Fatted Calf has its own! That is definitely a lot time consuming. Everyone who works here knows a lot about meat. They don't just sell meat though. They've got a variety of pickled veggies and olives. Wine, beer, and Strauss milk. Recently, we bought duck broth here for ramen. What's really nice is their duck fat/lard. They are a great flavorful alternative to olive oil. Yes, things are expensive but everything sold here is of great quality. R loves their bacon slices so much. The duck confit here is a great deal. We got 2 for about $13, I think. In a restaurant, they usually go $30/duck confit. Remember to support your local businesses! read more

My first time today and I felt the person who served me he was not very friendly and supportive. I have doubts that I will come back.

Although the staff is usually cold and all business, no matter how many times I come in, I continue to return for their meats. The pork roasts (pork shoulder or pork butt or pork rib) are nicely flavored (although the most recent one with paprika was way oversalted) and can simply be popped in the oven. They make a fantastic meal and usually impress guests as well. The pork cheeks are cheaper and fantastic for a simple braise in the dutch oven. Nice duck breast as well. PLEASE PLEASE START CURBSIDE DELIVERY. AM SO SICK OF CIRCLING FOREVER, PAYING FOR A SPOT, JUST FOR A 5 MIN PICKUP. read more

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We came for their Wednesday happy hour, which was casual and fun. It consisted of: - Free Prosecco - Crostini with pate samples - Watching them butcher an entire pig We were really close to getting a pulled pork sandwich and the girl was really sweet and offered a sample of the meat. It wasn't quite tender enough for me (though the sauce had a good strong flavor) so we didn't end up getting anything. My friend says amazing things about their sandwiches and I've got to come back sometime when I'm more hungry for a real meal here! read more

What could be a better gift than the gift of juicy, meaty, goodness? Jokes aside, I've never set foot inside of a meat shop but I actually wanted to pick out some things to give to my dad just because. I'm pretty sure I got my love of steak from him. Staff was friendly and attentive, but also made me feel like I wasn't a usual customer (which is true). It made me feel 'different' but I sensed more curiosity than hostility. I wanted to get a steak, but figured I would save that for a bigger occasion. I bought him half a pound of roast beef, lamb bacon, truffle butter, and a bag of 4505 chicharrones...and a pretzel for myself. My dad didn't try anything in front of me so I only know what I think of these products. The roast beef is tender with a strong meat flavor, but not necessarily flavorful seasoning wise. The truffle butter was delicious with a decent amount of salt and pungent truffle flavors (I just wish the packaging was more easily accessible). Pretzel was good when I warmed it up but it was more chewy on the skinnier parts which made it unappealing to eat for me. The 4505 chicharrones are always good wherever you get them. My dad doesn't care to try them so I took them back with no complaints. I'll try them later today. I now know why people choose to go to specialty shops for things. I plan to come back to try more items! read more

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Very good quality meat and a varied selection of cheese here. They also have a lot of (expensive) good quality oils, Dijon mustards, etc. available. And a solid selection of wine. Basically, it's a one-stop shop if you want to host a fancy charcuterie-based evening with friends (or just are hungry for a nice steak). They do seem to run out of bread pretty frequently, which can sometimes be a little disappointing when you have everything else in your basket. But free samples of the salami/prosciutto before you buy is really good, and the staff are always friendly and helpful. Recommended. read more

I came to the Fatted Calf intending to grab some cuts of meat to cook for dinner. I left with nothing but a few containers of dates. The reason for this was not the quality, but the price. The selection was decent, although not as extensive as some of the other meat shops in the city. But DAMN do they charge a lot per pound comparatively. Almost everything seemed at least $5 more per pound than the other butcher shops in the city. I'm not made of money so I decided to go elsewhere for my meat. read more

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