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Hog Island Oyster Co.

Seafood Restaurant and American Restaurant$$$$

Financial District, San Francisco

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Ranked #1 for seafood restaurants in San Francisco
This seafood restaurant is famous for their oysters. 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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Melanie LiuMay 27, 2013
This place is amazing. Get Kumamoto oysters if they have 'em, clam chowder, and grilled cheese. On summer weekends, there's yummy grilled lobster.
Krazy For PetsApril 9, 2014
Oysters and beer....hmm!!! If you think oysters are all the same, order Oyster Bar Mix and you'll find out!
Men's Health MagAugust 3, 2014
Shuck-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
eric bornemannAugust 21, 2020
Great place to sit by the bay and throw back some oysters and beer. Go early as it gets crowded.
LolosaurrOctober 2, 2014
Fresh oysters! Kumamoto's a good pick. Clam chowder was delicious. Olivia's special tip - order a side of fries and dunk them in the chowder for kicks.
Carly POctober 4, 2016
Oysters were amazing as was the clam chowder, definitely worth the queue
Steve HillNovember 5, 2013
Get the oyster sampler, minuet is fabulous but slightly eclipsed by the cocktail sauce, and watch out for the horseradish - holy hell don't inhale - freshest oysters possible
Christian RohdeAugust 2, 2023
I had the local oysters and the clamp chowder - and it was awesome 👏
Kar MariscalNovember 23, 2015
Great oysters, and the clam chawder is to die for, would be the best with a bread bowl.
Carol BargMarch 9, 2015
You must get the clam chowder! Even if you don't like class or chowder this will make you change your mind! Wow!! Great service too!
TFebruary 29, 2016
I have had a lot of seafood but this is by far the best place for service and food
steven kimbroughJuly 21, 2017
Always our reason to go into San Francisco, the place to meet friends at, and easy to find. Good food and great service.
Julien G.October 9, 2016
The mussel soup is so good. I should have asked them to add spaghetti for only three more dollars.
Jay C.September 25, 2014
They're grilled cheese is sooo good. Order one and thank me later. Their sodas are Boylan's and worth it.
Robert Andrew FerrerFebruary 12, 2015
Definitely try out they're chowder and the grilled cheese sandwich. Gumbo is also available for order on Sundays only.
Sarah SchlengerJanuary 14, 2020
The service is fantastic and the menu and specials never disappoint. You can always count on Hog Island when entertaining guests.
FrancesOctober 19, 2014
Sit outside for view of the bridge at night. Assorted oysters, from ca and wa right now. Clam chowder had ton of clams but soup itself was watery, ok flavor
Cesar FrancoDecember 7, 2013
Enchanted public market with lot of food and sea food restaurants at the fisherman's wharf
Violetta BirSeptember 26, 2016
Food was excellent, the stew and chowder met my high expectations. The prices are very reasonable
Greg EinfrankFebruary 22, 2019
Bourbon Chipotle BBQ oysters are amazing. The chowder is really special, unlike any chowder I've ever had.
Todd ChapmanSeptember 8, 2014
The chowder was excellent - you'll never look at clam chowder the same way. And there's a reason every review mentions the grilled cheese - it's phenomenal.
Lucinda BSeptember 8, 2012
If 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!
Stefanie PaulsonOctober 26, 2016
Amazing food and fun, busy atmosphere. Menu is incredibly gluten-free friendly and has gfree clam chowder.
MarionAugust 5, 2018
Friendly service, unbeatable location, and great oyster selection.
Frances 미라February 11, 2016
Been here 5+ times
The clam chowder with their acme bread is so delicious! Of course all the oysters and seafood too.
Elaine CourtneyJune 3, 2014
Oysters - fresh. Clam chowder - rich and creamy. Grilled cheese sandwich - ON POINT. My love for this place - understatement.
Jess KonoOctober 1, 2015
Right near the water! Get the oysters, mussels and fried anchovies. They are all super fresh and tasty
Chloe NguyenAugust 7, 2014
Been here 5+ times
If there's a long wait, just go to the bar and order a drink and some grub there. The whole menu is available, plus the bartenders are super friendly!
TFebruary 29, 2016
Must try grilled Sriracha oysters
toddJanuary 3, 2018
Sit at the central bar and enjoy a show! Grilled cheese and chowder is a good shareable order.
Cynthia LinApril 22, 2017
Super fresh oysters!! Clam chowder is packed with real clams!! It's watery but that's what makes it good!
Ashlyn AiuDecember 6, 2016
Worth a stop just for their clam chowder and grilled cheese. But most of their sea food is fantastic.
Raymond PeckMay 22, 2017
Some simple oysters can't be beat, sit outside if the weather allows because the bay is a great backdrop.
Mark KupasrimonkolMarch 18, 2015
Muscadet is a classic French wine/oyster pairing. As an alternative I go for Pacific Golds when Komodos are sold out.
Natalya RadostevaNovember 14, 2019
delicious Chowder and Seafood Stew, outstanding oysters! Must have to visit.
_November 19, 2014
Known for their grill cheese sandwich, clam chowder, and oysters of course.
Ian CheeApril 18, 2022
Mussels, clam chowder and steamers are not to miss!
Yoav LurieOctober 9, 2012
By 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.
MademoiselleWhyAugust 9, 2013
You 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.
Fodor's TravelJuly 25, 2018
Take a short trek north on Highway 1 to the gritty mecca of Bay Area oysters—the Hog Island Marshall Oyster Farm. Read more
Tiffany WongDecember 22, 2017
didn't love what i ordered—griilled oysters and mussels (sans frites)—but location/view and service were wonderful
Angela LiuAugust 11, 2019
Very fresh oysters and brilliant seafood stew
Alyssa MinMarch 11, 2016
Fried oysters + waffles, shrimp + grits, and the fresh oysters are all good choices!
Julia JohnsonMarch 21, 2013
While the clam chowder is my default lunch choice here (amazing!), it is crab season and they have crab on the menu!'
Lisa SJune 3, 2016
The atmosphere and service was exceptional! Oh, and the oysters were too!!
AnissaMay 4, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Sit outside for a lovely view of the bay bridge! Don't miss the local Hog Island oysters!
Eric PDecember 18, 2013
They are closing down mid-January 2014 to expand. Will reopen in April. Greg has promised to keep the ambiance and food quality up to its current standards if not, dare I say, it could be even better!
Adrienne OldsJanuary 23, 2013
Best clam chowder of my life and the broth is made from scratch! Sit at the bar and watched your lunch be shucked!
Jay C.September 25, 2014
If you like oysters... Order more than you think you need! They're so good!
Roger MaMay 23, 2013
Go for the "Steamers!" It complements the oysters very well!!

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