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Hog Island Oyster Co.
- Restaurants
- San Francisco, CA
About this business
Located in the Ferry Building Marketplace, a visit to Hog Island Oyster Bar is a great way to start off a San Francisco adventure. The restaurant is owned by the Hog Island Oyster Farm, who farms oysters in Tomales Bay. Established in 1983, today the company raises over three million oysters per year. The casual surroundings of the restaurant, located opposite a retail fish store, provide a gorgeous view of the Bay Bridge. Stop in and grab a glass of wine and down as many oysters as you can. The menu also offers clams and sa... read more
Location details
One Ferry Building, #11, San Francisco, CA, 94111, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Great place for a bite – The oysters are fantastic especially during happy hour prices. The place is small, but fun and lively. It closes at 8 and doesn't have a full menu, so go for the oysters and the clam chowder. Everything is fresh and tastes fantastic. Prices are reasonable especially for the location and it is a fun place to go with several people to sit out on the water and look over the bay.
Discriminated because I was a paying customer. – It was not clear on where the line started if you wanted to wait for a table either inside or outside. After 10 mins of confusion, we finally got instructions on where the line started. We then waited 20 mins in line patiently as the line grew longer. After half an hour of waiting and being the second in line to almost getting seated, I noticed a man getting the attention of supposingly one of the "Owner" and was seated right away with his 3 other guests at an outside table. T... read more
Fresh oysters are what it's all about! – The featured oysters are harvested daily from the cold waters of Tomales Bay or flown in directly from Washington, British Columbia and New Brunswick. The scent of the ocean is on every plate and the oysters are adeptly shucked by knowledgable staff. Prices are competitive and the twice weekly Happy Hour on Mondays and Thursdays make Hog Island Sweetwater Oysters a deal @ $1 each. Great for groups of 10-20 who want to seat outside, slurp oysters and enjoy the great view.
The city's best grilled cheese sandwich – They could double the seating space here and I think it would still be a packed house. Definitely popular for oysters, but, the grilled cheese is the best in town. Highly recommended as a casual lunch spot in the Ferry Building. If you can snag a table outside, even better.
Cold Rainy Day location – A great casual spot to go on a cold day and enjoy a beer and some creative oysters. We tried all 3 of the baked oysters - which were fantastic. The grill cheese is great to share, as it is extremely rich. The clam chowder is more of a broth based, without much fanfare - several other places in SF offer a much better alternative. The service is spotty and be aware that an hour before closing, the doors open and the other vendors begin bringing in outside furniture - as well as a strong cool bay breez... read more
Aw shucks! – I love oysters and I don't mind paying good money for them. But I do mind paying very good money, $37 for 2 dozen of the smallest oysters I've every been served. I also wasn't too thrilled when my neighbor ordered from the happy hour menu of $1 an oyster which began at 4pm. It was 3:55pm and I had order at 3:52pm. I really like the ambiance at the Ferry Plaza Bldg but I felt like I was getting kind of ripped off - we're not all tourists, you know.
Oyster heaven – We could've eaten 2 dozen raw oysters... each! Freshly shucked oysters are plumb, briny, and oh-so-good. Grab a beer to wash down your meal and watch the ferries cruise in and out of the pier. If 2 dozen aren't enough for you, ask the friendly staff about purchasing a bushel straight from the purveyor.
Frequently asked questions about Hog Island Oyster Co.
How is Hog Island Oyster Co. rated?
Hog Island Oyster Co. has a 4.6 star rating with 3,757 reviews.
When is Hog Island Oyster Co. open?
Hog Island Oyster Co. is closed now. It will open at 9:00 a.m.
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