Hog Island Oyster Co.
The Verdict
"Locally grown oysters in the ferry building."
What you need to know
Hog Island grows oysters in Tomales Bay, about an hour north of San Francisco, and serves them at a counter inside the Ferry Building. The oysters typically arrive the same day they’re harvested. The menu is short and the counter overlooks the bay.
The Food
Sweetwater oysters (the flagship variety, sweet and creamy), Atlantics, and Kumamotos when available. The grilled oysters with chipotle bourbon butter have been on the menu for years. Clam chowder, fish stew, and a barbecue oyster preparation round out the food.
The Space
Counter seating along the back of the Ferry Building with views of the bay through the open back wall. The line moves at the pace of shucking. Outdoor tables along the Embarcadero in warm weather.
Practical Info
Price: Half-dozen oysters around $24
Reservations: None, walk-in only
Hours: Daily 11am to 9pm. Confirm via hogislandoysters.com.
Filmed here
Productions the city recorded shooting at or beside Hog Island Oyster Co..
- Gabbiano's Restaurant30m awayDoctor Dolittle 1998
- Ferry Building55m awayThe Presidio 1988/The Maltese Falcon 1941/Serial 1980/Just One Night 2000/Interview With The Vampire 1994
- Ferry plaza, The Embarcadero between Mission & Howard55m awayThe Moon Is in Aquarius 2024
- Ferry Building, San Francisco55m awayThe Last Thing He Told Me 2023
From the San Francisco Film Commission permit record.
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