Hog Island Oyster Company

View our Hog Island scrapbook “We were 'The Oyster Mercenaries' on a mission to grow great oysters and have fun doing it

Try one of the many locally brewed beers on tap, such as Red Seal Ale and Blue Star, or sample an oyster-friendly Muscadet, perfectly matched for the menu.

The friendly staff is happy to reserve the restaurant for a private party after-hours.

Oysters are the heart of the setting and cuisine at this roomy indoor-outdoor Ferry Building gem with a view of the Bay Bridge. Line up to grab a seat at the central bar piled high with ice and oysters, or take one of the outside tables to have a true sense of the sea. Ample tables inside mean even with a line there is plenty of seating. Oysters should be your first, second and third choices as...

This "sensational" Ferry Building seafooder is a "dream come true for oyster lovers", now boasting even "more beautiful views of the bay" courtesy of a heated patio; ok, it's "not cheap" and there's always a "crowd", but somehow the staff holds it together with "wit and charm"; P.S. there's also a wine-country satellite in Napa's Oxbow Market.

The Scene
Oyster fanatics snag a seat at the U-shaped bar, where they watch in awe as staff expertly shuck glistening bivalves over mounds of crushed ice. Commuters and tourists sit at...

Enjoy incredible seafood in a stunning setting. Located in the historic Ferry Building on San Francisco’s waterfront, Hog Island Oyster Bar offers the finest selection of oysters, craft cocktails, and an ever-changing seasonal seafood menu.