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Hog Island Oyster Company
1 Ferry Plz
San Francisco, CA 94111
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#36 of 3,042 restaurants in San Francisco
  • Cuisines: American, Seafood
  • Price range*: $1-$30
  • Neighborhood: Financial District
  • Address: 1 Ferry Plz, San Francisco, CA 94111
  • Phone:  (415) 391-7117
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3 of 5 stars
mikala73 13 contributions
California
May 24, 2009

We first went to the Ferry Building location right at noon and the line was LONG. We decided to eat elsewhere and then come back for a snack later. That said we came back around 2ish- no line, and ordered a sampler and some drinks. Our server was not the friendliest, and for the price, I've had better oysters. I... more

“Freshest oysters...”
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4 of 5 stars
Shayne67 167 contributions
May 5, 2009

Freshest oysters around...Hands down. more

“Seafood on the seafront”
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4 of 5 stars
fancyrats 32 contributions
Sheffield
Apr 6, 2009

We shared a dozen oysters - all of which were delicious and reasonably priced. The bread was great, and promptly refilled. The chowder was richer and spicier than others I tasted in San Fran, and I'm not convinced better for it, although I only managed to steal a couple of spoonfuls. My cheese sandwich was OK, but really just a... more

“oysters any time”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 3, 2009

oysters any time more

“I love their free bread...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 24, 2009

I love their free bread from Acme! I enjoy the oysters but not the overly rich clam chowder. more

“Awesome oysters”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 10, 2009

Awesome oysters more

“Fresh oysters, friendly service”
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5 of 5 stars
Jill_in_Boston 17 contributions
Boston
Oct 23, 2008

As the first place we stopped to eat in San Francisco, Hog Island made an excellent first impression. Although we had no reservation, we were seated within 10 minutes on a Friday late afternoon by a friendly and smiling hostess. Our server was also affable, and promptly brought us our beer and champagne. We had a dozen oysters of the... more

“only had oysters here...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Oct 15, 2008

only had oysters here but they were the freshest and sweetest i've ever had more

“Heaven for the oyster...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Oct 7, 2008

Heaven for the oyster lover with a great view of San Francisco Bay to boot! more

“Bustling, but the...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Sep 28, 2008

Bustling, but the service doesn't suffer. THE BEST clam chowder, oyster stew more

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Hog Island Oyster Company Address

1 Ferry Plz, San Francisco, CA 94111
Tel: (415) 391-7117
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.