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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 the Financial District
This seafood restaurant is famous for their 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)
"Amazing oysters, citrus salad, and gruyere grilled cheese."(237 Tips)

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posidoniaDecember 25, 2014
OMG....whoever leaves this city without tasting these flavors, doesn't know what what he's missing! This is a perfect ten in all! Clam choder & shrimp & grips a must with just some white wine to go!
Upvoted Mar 8
SFistAugust 14, 2014
You eat both oysters and grilled cheese at Hog Island! Why? Because their grilled cheese sandwich is stupid-good, featuring buttery, toasty bread, three kinds of cheesed plus house made pickles. Read more
Ranu RajkarnikarMay 23, 2015
The oyster selection here is fantastic! Friendly staff and delicious entrees. Note, they only take American ID's and passports so if you're visiting, make sure you have one if you want to drink.
Upvoted Mar 22
Brian ParkAugust 15, 2016
It's a given that the oysters here are gonna be amazing, but you absolutely have to get the Clam Chowder! Shell-on whole littleneck clams flood the entire bowl, and they don't f*ck around
Wilson Favre-DelerueApril 12, 2016
Excellent selection of local and regional shellfish with a tight selection of wines and beers to boot. If only those lines weren't soooooooooooooo long...
StephanySeptember 9, 2018
Known for their wonderfully fresh oyster selection (even East Coast too) Kumamoto > Sweetwater > Well Fleet Also try the mussels. Better then I ever had in Brussels
Adena BrenowitzMarch 5, 2019
There is always a wait but Hog island is always worth it. The clam chowder was lite but so flavorful! Barbecue oysters are delicious! You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Heat lamps outside.
Inga IntriagoMarch 15, 2019
The oysters here are the most freshest! So delicious! MUST try. I also saw a bowl of the seafood stew and it looked so good! Service here is outstanding 😁😁
Lucille FisherSeptember 12, 2014
Hits the spot when you crave seafood, and yes the ultimate comfort food-grilled cheese! Fresh oysters & clam chowder with the GCS is perfect to share so you have room for other goodies in the menu.👍
Andrew ChoiJuly 7, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Great outdoor space to enjoy oysters and the view. Come during non-peak hours to avoid a long wait!
Rheya ShanoApril 1, 2019
Really great seafood! Grilled oysters, fried oysters, clam chowder, and mussels were all perfectly cooked and really delicious. Really great service as well.
Rafa CGMay 14, 2017
Beautiful views and very good food, service. You will have a to wait a bit but don't be fussy, seating a the bar is already great. Go for the specials!!!
DxbMMay 17, 2017
Great food and friendliest of staff .. went for the combination of oysters and the sea food stew .. clam chowder has bacon so I skipped ..
Scott BNovember 10, 2013
Long waits are worth it for the outstanding oysters. Even the grilled cheese as a main dish was terrific for only $12; the selection of cheeses made it unique.
Marc SingerJanuary 12, 2019
The oysters are good, of course. West coast oysters seem a little sweeter than East Coast oysters, but that’s not a bad thing, just a difference. Also the clam chowder is very good.
Samara TrillingFebruary 3, 2016
The Hog Island white wine is delicious. The chowder is delicate and wonderful, and the pickles that come with the grilled cheese are a revelation. Beautiful views of the bay bridge.
Gorkem UnelMarch 13, 2015
Oyster is magnificen & fresh.At least make it one piece. Outside has nice view of Oakland bridge. Seafood steam is killer, have pasta w/ Grilled cheese and lamb t-bone steak was delicious.
Maria RiabtchenkoApril 12, 2018
Been here 5+ times
Definitely get chipotle bbq oysters, clam chowder (or any seafood stews), fresh oysters, grilled scallops/razor clams. Don’t order the uni chowder, doesn’t taste like uni at all, just cream.
Tasting TableAugust 5, 2014
In addition to ample amounts of the namesake wonderfully creamy raw bivalves (both raw and grilled), sample smoked sturgeon and white anchovies ($12) paired with farmers' market-inspired cocktails. Read more
Ms HeleneAugust 4, 2018
Aside from oysters, the squid salad $18, Old Bay fries $4 and seafood stew $24.
Lee DiazMay 29, 2018
This place always has quite a long line. Be sure to get there early, ideally before lunch to beat the crowds. Little known fact: their oysters are raised just an hour north of this location.
Kate ShawJune 15, 2018
Shuck your own oysters on the Tomales Bay. I THINK BYOB. And have grills you can bring your own meat/veggies. call ahead to see if you need to reserve?
Norman EllisNovember 1, 2012
Get the clam chowder! One if not the best chowder I've ever had. You'll lick the shells and the bowl. The baked oysters are also great. Get plenty of bread to soak up the sauce left in the shells.
Jessica GalianaMarch 14, 2016
Great service. Delicious food. Everything was good: Bourbon oysters, gumbo, risotto, sliders pulled pork, fries... #great #foodie
Laura GonzálezOctober 1, 2014
Muy recomendable. Ostras, salmón, sopa de pescado...todo buenísimo.# Highly recommended. Oysters, salmon, fish soup... all very good.
Benjy WeinbergerSeptember 11, 2014
I love martinis but didn't enjoy the oyster martini. Stick to the other cocktails, or the excellent wines and beers.
Ms HeleneNovember 15, 2018
Skip the current special of rock cod with brown butter sautéed veggies $29. Stick to the fresh oysters and the fish stew $24.
Lev ZJuly 22, 2017
The mussels are to die for!! Very accommodating to allergies, they were able to leave out the garlic and Dijon mustard while still producing fabulous mussels.
Diana DoOctober 9, 2020
Been here 5+ times
Definitely get the grilled cheese and chowder. The chowder is more like a broth, but delicious! Sweetwater and Kumamoto oysters are a must 😋😋😋
Rachel KingNovember 7, 2014
The line might be daunting, but it can be made bearable (and even enjoyable!) if you send someone to grab drinks from the bar and sip them while waiting for a table.
Jimmy HookerAugust 7, 2014
Really good oysters, and to be honest, their grilled cheese is messed up how good it is. Their grilled cheese might be more worth the trip than the oysters.
mDecember 22, 2011
If you’re a fresh oyster lover, this is definitely a place to go when in San Fran. $1 oysters during their happy hours so get there early! Get a spot on their patio to enjoy the spectacular view.
Sophia LiuFebruary 18, 2016
Clam to soup ratio is generous without over doing it. Made the top of the list for best clam chowders I've had.
Angela NohMarch 6, 2015
The best oyster i've ever tried in my life. So fresh, yummy, sour and sweet. Goes well with Riesling!
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
Giovanni D'PalmaApril 19, 2018
Oysters and chowder were delicious! Tried specials and loved each one we got. Take the risk
Tim LeeDecember 30, 2014
Great meal. The wait for a party of 6 was about an hour and a half and they were out of the clam chowder, but the gumbo and oysters were 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!
Angie HSeptember 25, 2014
Much more spacious since the remodel. Sad to see Happy Hour has stopped! Grab a table outside with a bay view and drown your sorrows in oysters.
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.
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.
Maya ByrneOctober 19, 2018
Best oysters in SF. Got to try the grilled oysters!
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
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!
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.
M MAugust 6, 2014
The chowder is less thick than the standard, the oysters are delish so are the grits. Icy cold refreshing beers too.
Kerry SnyderApril 12, 2016
Oysters, derp. The cocktails were expertly crafted. Don't wait in line if you can nab a bar seat, same menu.
David Muro IIFebruary 19, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Our go to lunch is a dozen mixed oysters, and a melted cheese sandwich that we dip in a bowl of clam chowder. Amazing.
Kar MariscalNovember 23, 2015
Great oysters, and the clam chawder is to die for, would be the best with a bread bowl.
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.

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