Hog Island Oyster Co
Seafood
1 Ferry Building #11, San Francisco, CA 94111
OUR SCORE
Accolades
- Named one of the best places to eat oysters in America by Travel + Leisure
- Featured in the San Francisco Chronicle’s list of Top 100 Restaurants
- Recognized by the Michelin Guide for its high-quality food and sustainability efforts
- Winner of the Slow Food Snail of Approval for contributions to the quality, authenticity, and sustainability of the food supply of the City of San Francisco
- Praised by Sunset Magazine for the best oyster bar experience
- Recipient of the Environmental Leadership Award from the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance for sustainable shellfish farming practices
Restaurant Summary
Perched along the picturesque waterfront of San Francisco Bay, Hog Island Oyster Co. presents a fresh, ocean-to-table dining experience that is as quintessentially Californian as the Golden Gate Bridge. This renowned establishment invites seafood enthusiasts and casual diners alike to indulge in the sublime flavors of the Pacific, captured through its meticulously sourced and prepared dishes.
At the heart of the menu, the oyster selection shines with unrivaled freshness, featuring an assortment of locally farmed and wild-caught varieties. Each oyster offers a unique taste of the sea, from the creamy and sweet notes of the Hog Island Sweetwater to the briny depth of the Atlantic Kumamoto. Patrons can enjoy them raw, accompanied by a delicate mignonette, or grilled with a tantalizing chipotle bourbon butter that accentuates their natural richness.
Beyond oysters, the menu at Hog Island Oyster Co. extends to a range of maritime delights. The clam chowder, with its hearty blend of tender clams, potatoes, smoky bacon, and aromatic herbs, offers comfort in a bowl, while the Dungeness crab salad, drizzled with a light lemon vinaigrette, showcases the freshness and quality of local catches.
No visit is complete without sampling the seafood platter, a lavish spread that serves as a cornucopia of the ocean's finest, including prawns, mussels, and ceviche. Paired with a glass of crisp, minerally white wine from their thoughtfully curated list, the platter is a celebration of the region's bountiful waters.
Set against the backdrop of the undulating waves and the San Francisco skyline, Hog Island Oyster Co. is more than just a dining destination; it's an immersive sensory experience where the allure of high-quality seafood and the charm of the bay come together in an unforgettable symphony of flavors.
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