Hog Island Oyster Co. is a seafood restaurant and oyster bar inside San Francisco’s Ferry Building, with indoor and outdoor seating by the Bay. Oysters from the company’s Tomales Bay farm are served raw and cooked, alongside shellfish and other seafood dishes. Order a mix of oysters to compare their flavors, then add Manila clam chowder or fish and chips. The menu changes with the catch and season, and the waterfront setting gives you a view across the Bay while you eat.
Oysters from Tomales Bay
Hog Island Oyster Co. brings oysters from its farm in Tomales Bay to its Ferry Building restaurant. You can order them raw on the half shell or cooked, including grilled preparations. The selection can include oysters from different parts of the Pacific Coast, and the varieties available depend on the catch.
If you are deciding what to order, ask for a selection of oysters. Sampling several types lets you compare their flavors in one sitting. The menu also includes shellfish and other seafood, so an oyster order can be part of a larger meal rather than the whole stop.
More than the raw bar
The kitchen serves seafood dishes beyond oysters. Manila clam chowder is one option, alongside steamed clams, mussels and fish and chips. The menu also includes a seafood stew in the style of cioppino, with shrimp among its ingredients. Offerings change, so not every dish is guaranteed to be available on a particular visit.
For a lighter meal, the restaurant has small plates and salads. A grilled cheese sandwich is another menu item, and can be ordered alongside the chowder. If you want a drink with your food, the bar serves cocktails, beer and wine. There is also a house-made shrub among the non-alcoholic choices.
A Ferry Building meal by the water
The restaurant is inside the Ferry Building Marketplace on San Francisco’s waterfront. Seating is available indoors and outdoors; the outdoor area puts you close to the water, while the interior has windows facing the Bay. You can combine lunch or a seafood stop with a visit to the other food businesses in the Ferry Building.
Hog Island does not take reservations, and busy periods can bring a wait. The line can move quickly, but choosing an off-peak time is a useful way to reduce the chance of queuing. Once seated, you can order oysters as a snack or build a fuller meal from shellfish and other seafood dishes.
FAQ
Where is Hog Island Oyster Co. in San Francisco?
It is inside the Ferry Building Marketplace on the waterfront.
Does Hog Island Oyster Co. take reservations?
No, the restaurant does not take reservations. Going outside peak times can help you avoid a longer wait.
What should I order at Hog Island Oyster Co.?
Try a selection of oysters to compare varieties, then consider Manila clam chowder, fish and chips or mussels. The menu changes with the catch and season.
Does Hog Island Oyster Co. have outdoor seating?
Yes. It has indoor and outdoor seating, with the outdoor area beside the Bay.
