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Hog Island Oyster Co.

Seafood Restaurant and American Restaurant$$$$

SoMa, San Francisco

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Ranked #1 for seafood restaurants in San Francisco
Go here. Experience the seafood chowder. It's worth it.
"7x7's Big Eat 2012 says a dozen sweetwater oysters are delicious."(10 Tips)
"Get the Pickering Passage oysters and the clam chowder."(90 Tips)
"Great place to sit by the bay and throw back some oysters and beer."(237 Tips)
"Sweetwater and Kumamoto oysters are a must 😋😋😋"(8 Tips)

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Meaghan HApril 25, 2017
Amazing oysters. The sweet waters are so local and fresh. The Hog Island white wine is also really delicious and reasonable
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
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!
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.
Carly POctober 4, 2016
Oysters were amazing as was the clam chowder, definitely worth the queue
Christian RohdeAugust 2, 2023
I had the local oysters and the clamp chowder - and it was awesome 👏
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.
Kar MariscalNovember 23, 2015
Great oysters, and the clam chawder is to die for, would be the best with a bread bowl.
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
TFebruary 29, 2016
I have had a lot of seafood but this is by far the best place for service and food
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!
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.
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.
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.
ジュリアングランポアソンOctober 9, 2016
The mussel soup is so good. I should have asked them to add spaghetti for only three more dollars.
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.
Greg EinfrankFebruary 22, 2019
Bourbon Chipotle BBQ oysters are amazing. The chowder is really special, unlike any chowder I've ever had.
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
Violetta BirSeptember 26, 2016
Food was excellent, the stew and chowder met my high expectations. The prices are very reasonable
Cesar FrancoDecember 7, 2013
Enchanted public market with lot of food and sea food restaurants at the fisherman's wharf
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.
Stefanie PaulsonOctober 26, 2016
Amazing food and fun, busy atmosphere. Menu is incredibly gluten-free friendly and has gfree clam chowder.
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.
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!
MarionAugust 5, 2018
Friendly service, unbeatable location, and great oyster selection.
Jess KonoOctober 1, 2015
Right near the water! Get the oysters, mussels and fried anchovies. They are all super fresh and tasty
Elaine CourtneyJune 3, 2014
Oysters - fresh. Clam chowder - rich and creamy. Grilled cheese sandwich - ON POINT. My love for this place - understatement.
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!
Raymond PeckMay 22, 2017
Some simple oysters can't be beat, sit outside if the weather allows because the bay is a great backdrop.
TFebruary 29, 2016
Must try grilled Sriracha oysters
Maya ByrneOctober 19, 2018
Best oysters in SF. Got to try the grilled oysters!
Ashlyn AiuDecember 6, 2016
Worth a stop just for their clam chowder and grilled cheese. But most of their sea food is fantastic.
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!
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.
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.
Ian CheeApril 18, 2022
Mussels, clam chowder and steamers are not to miss!
Natalya RadostevaNovember 14, 2019
delicious Chowder and Seafood Stew, outstanding oysters! Must have to visit.
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.
Tiffany WongDecember 22, 2017
didn't love what i ordered—griilled oysters and mussels (sans frites)—but location/view and service were wonderful
_November 19, 2014
Known for their grill cheese sandwich, clam chowder, and oysters of course.
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!
Lisa SJune 3, 2016
The atmosphere and service was exceptional! Oh, and the oysters were too!!
Angela LiuAugust 11, 2019
Very fresh oysters and brilliant seafood stew
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
Alyssa MinMarch 11, 2016
Fried oysters + waffles, shrimp + grits, and the fresh oysters are all good choices!
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!
Jay C.September 25, 2014
If you like oysters... Order more than you think you need! They're so good!
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!'
Vadim MadisonNovember 14, 2019
Seafood rustic stew - the best of the best ))

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