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Hog Island Oyster Co.
Seafood Restaurant and American Restaurant$$$$
Financial District, San Francisco
This seafood restaurant is famous for their seafood chowder. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"7x7's Big Eat 2012 says a dozen sweetwater oysters are delicious."(10 Tips)
"Menu is incredibly gluten-free friendly and has gfree clam chowder."(90 Tips)
"Sweetwater and Kumamoto oysters are a must 😋😋😋"(8 Tips)
"Friendly service, unbeatable location, and great oyster selection."(237 Tips)
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DanielSeptember 14, 2016Great, great, experience. Surprised by quality of manila clams and the creaminess of the broth in the clam chowder. Strong.
Andres NovoaDecember 14, 2015The grilled oysters are amazing! It's four per order so you can try all three of them in one go!
Krazy For PetsApril 9, 2014Oysters and beer....hmm!!! If you think oysters are all the same, order Oyster Bar Mix and you'll find out!
Julien G.October 9, 2016The mussel soup is so good. I should have asked them to add spaghetti for only three more dollars.
Lucinda BSeptember 8, 2012If you can only try one clam chowder while in SF make it this one! And the steamed mussels are amazing.... skip the grilled cheese and get the mussels instead!
eric bornemannAugust 21, 2020Great place to sit by the bay and throw back some oysters and beer. Go early as it gets crowded.
MademoiselleWhyAugust 9, 2013You have to get there before 7:30 at least, maybe earlier on weekends, there was a line of 6 or 7 parties to get in and you have to be seated by 8 so you get served.
Irene MFebruary 23, 2015Lovely strong cocktails, lively atmosphere, tasty small plates & good oyster selection. Sit outside with a snack & people-watch.
Violetta BirSeptember 26, 2016Food was excellent, the stew and chowder met my high expectations. The prices are very reasonable
Glarence ZhaoMay 17, 2015Clam chowder was good and the oysters were very fresh, pork belly sliders also a nice surprise
- Meaghan HApril 25, 2017Amazing oysters. The sweet waters are so local and fresh. The Hog Island white wine is also really delicious and reasonable
Melanie LiuMay 27, 2013This place is amazing. Get Kumamoto oysters if they have 'em, clam chowder, and grilled cheese. On summer weekends, there's yummy grilled lobster.
Robert Andrew FerrerFebruary 12, 2015Definitely try out they're chowder and the grilled cheese sandwich. Gumbo is also available for order on Sundays only.
Sarah SchlengerJanuary 14, 2020The service is fantastic and the menu and specials never disappoint. You can always count on Hog Island when entertaining guests.- Stefanie PaulsonOctober 26, 2016Amazing food and fun, busy atmosphere. Menu is incredibly gluten-free friendly and has gfree clam chowder.
Cynthia LinApril 22, 2017Super fresh oysters!! Clam chowder is packed with real clams!! It's watery but that's what makes it good!
toddJanuary 3, 2018Sit at the central bar and enjoy a show! Grilled cheese and chowder is a good shareable order.
DanwenDecember 16, 2014Everything we ordered was really good. Don't think you can go wrong with anything here! Definitely do not skip the oysters!- Elaine CourtneyJune 3, 2014Oysters - fresh. Clam chowder - rich and creamy. Grilled cheese sandwich - ON POINT. My love for this place - understatement.
- TFebruary 29, 2016I have had a lot of seafood but this is by far the best place for service and food
Cesar FrancoDecember 7, 2013Enchanted public market with lot of food and sea food restaurants at the fisherman's wharf
The clam chowder with their acme bread is so delicious! Of course all the oysters and seafood too.
Jess KonoOctober 1, 2015Right near the water! Get the oysters, mussels and fried anchovies. They are all super fresh and tasty
David SinesMarch 15, 2015Oysters, of course. A great variety of oysters from all over the U.S. - locals eat here - a good sign, not a tourist trap.
Yoav LurieOctober 9, 2012By yourself on business? One spot at the bar is usually easy; skip the hour-long line. The upside of riding solo. Oh, and $1 oysters on Happy Hour.
@24KAugust 20, 2014The grilled cheese sandwich might be expensive but it's probably the best I've ever had. Made with multiple types of cheeses from Cowgirl Creamery.
Trevor FilterAugust 22, 2014Get a table on the back patio, order some oysters and watch the sun go down while the Bay Lights come up.
Greg EinfrankFebruary 22, 2019Bourbon Chipotle BBQ oysters are amazing. The chowder is really special, unlike any chowder I've ever had.
Men's Health MagAugust 3, 2014Shuck-your-own oysters, slurped bay-side and a grilled cheese sandwich that’s worth every hour in the gym you spend working it off. Read more
Raymond PeckMay 22, 2017Some simple oysters can't be beat, sit outside if the weather allows because the bay is a great backdrop.
Ashlyn AiuDecember 6, 2016Worth a stop just for their clam chowder and grilled cheese. But most of their sea food is fantastic.
Oysters were delicious, I got the sample tray and it was worth it. Clam chowder was the best I've ever had. Plus, how can you beat the view?
Julia JohnsonMarch 21, 2013While the clam chowder is my default lunch choice here (amazing!), it is crab season and they have crab on the menu!'
Errol ReyesJune 23, 2011If you love oysters but with someone who is a vegetarian, it's not a problem. You can enjoy the variety of oysters and your vegetarian friend can enjoy te grilled
Christina LorJune 5, 2013Happy Hour is Mon and Thurs 5-7. Pro tip: dip the bread in their mignonette.
Adrienne OldsJanuary 23, 2013Best clam chowder of my life and the broth is made from scratch! Sit at the bar and watched your lunch be shucked!
Natalya RadostevaNovember 14, 2019delicious Chowder and Seafood Stew, outstanding oysters! Must have to visit.
Robert PhilDecember 27, 2015Clam chowder was thinner than most with tons of veggies and chunks of clams. Great taste. Thanks.
Tiffany WongDecember 22, 2017didn't love what i ordered—griilled oysters and mussels (sans frites)—but location/view and service were wonderful- Lears FoolJuly 20, 2015Sure you can sample lots of oysters, but do that at other places. Here is all about the Sweetwater.
SuNovember 28, 2017No more happy hour $1 oyster! But their oysters from Tomales and clam chowder are sooooooo goood!- Andres NovoaJanuary 10, 2016Try dipping the Acme Bread they serve in the chowder and steamers broth! Delicious!
JonesAugust 4, 2016Po boy ok, stew good, chowder good, steamer good. San Andreas drink good , Bloody Mary good
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Hog Island Oyster Co.
1 Ferry Bldg #11 (at The Embarcadero)
San Francisco, CA 94111
United States
San Francisco, CA 94111
United States
Enjoy incredible seafood in a stunning setting. Located in the historic Ferry Building on San Francisco’s waterfront, Hog Island Oyster Bar offers the finest selection of oysters, craft cocktails, and an ever-changing seasonal seafood menu.
Open until 9:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
(415) 391-7117
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Dining Options
Take-out
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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- 8.8
"Amazing food and amazing service all with the backdrop of the Bay Bridge and the Embarcadero. Do get the clam chowder and bay chips together!"
Alexa S - 9.1
"Great address in San Fransisco. Everything was delicious, friendly service and quite cheap during happy hour. We witnessed a marriage proposal done the Crudo way: engagement ring placed in an oyster!"
Jan-Nicolas Vanderveken - 8.5
"The artichoke with the shrimps and crab are amazing.😍"
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"First rate after all these years. Incredible views. Excellent execution from the kitchen and bar. Good variety. Lots of veggie dishes."
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