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Hog Island Oyster Company And Bar is a two star restaurant in San Francisco. It's known for its seafood. This place features great views. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a casual atmosphere. This restaurant is inexpensive. This place features a raw bar. This restaurant is good for groups.
5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG, I love this place! I'm from Boston so the only clam chowders I knew was the thick & creamy chowder. While we were waiting, I peeked at yelp on my iphone. I was keep seeing pictures of clam in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hog Island Oyster Co. is awesome! The oyster farm in Tamales Bay is a cool little place. Although it's a bit of a drive, nothing beats shucking your own oysters. Bring your cooler if you plan on...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I not really an oyster expert, but the tamales bay oysters I had yesterday at Hog Island were heavenly. And they have to serve the best grilled cheese sandwiches I've ever had. Nothing better than a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a cute little bar located within the ferry building. I came here around closing time (which is early) and sat at the bar facing the water. Expect a long wait because this place is SMALL. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The space is small and more than likely you will have to wait for a table. If you want some fresh oyster this is the place. You cannot beat their clam chowder paired with thier grilled cheese and a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had lunch here the other day...PERFECT...Oysters on the half shell, a nice glass of champagne and a beautiful view.My only complaint, (and its isnt really a complaint) is that there is no where to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I the love oysters here, it tasted fresh and sweet. I also got the Clam chowder with Manila clams, vegetables, bacon, potatoes and cream. The broth was very thin but the flavor was delicious.The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes I am a fan of fresh chucked oysters and Hog Island sweet water oysters are truly delicious! I don't come here too often anymore but I've been here more than a dozen times. I usually get a dozen...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hog Island has some of the best fresh oysters I've tasted in recent memory. Their clams in a broth (a.k.a clam chowder) is extremely good, albeit if you are expecting the creaming thick broth stuff...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tasty but expensive.In the heart of Fisherman's Wharf, this small but posh restaurant is regularly filled with tourists, professionals, and couples on dates.. Great sauce of the oysters! Not a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can't get fresher than this!Next time I go, I'll see if there is an opening in the floor that goes down to pristine waters....where a young (good looking) man is plucking these right there and then,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OystersAwesomeMore OystersAwesome x2Go for their $1 Oyster Happy HourHeaven!Grill CheeseDa BOMBGet there early or you'll be waiting.
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Other than shrimp, I don't eat any seafood that comes out of a shell . . . YUCK! I am now a new fan of the oyster. Drizzle some fresh lemon and a little salt, coupled with a beer and YUM-O!!! The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Even with being lucky and slipping in before a line formed, there was still a solid 20 minute wait for a table on a Monday afternoon. Entirely worth it. The oysters were top-notch, fresh, and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If I could marry oysters I would. If I could lie down on top of oysters I would. But alas I can only consume them and that is what I did. Hog Island offers a happy hour on Monday and Thursday from...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good God Almighty Thank You Lord for creating Hog Island!! I have had oysters all over the US of A and I have to say, these ARE in fact the BEST oysters in all the land! Creamy, delicious, fresh! I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Clam Chowder!!!!!!!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Review #594YUMMMMY! I have been here many times and not sure what has taken me so long to review. I guess perhaps it was due to so many people already voicing their opinion. Being from New England I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I freakin LOVEEEEEEE oysters! These are the bomb variety. Only thing i would complain about is that I can't ever get enough!My favorite ones are called Sweetwater Oysters, then the fanny bays, then...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The clam chowder is b-diggity-omb. It's chowder with like, three dozen clams. Shells included!OK, so I would actually call it more a clam broth than chowder, since the consistency is definitely on...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fun little place to grab a beer on a nice day. The crowded atmosphere is a great place for white people over 30 as well as asian yuppies to bump into each other and talk about North Face Jackets...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
From the host telling us 3 times over 20 minutes they were getting our table ready to then watch him seat others at those tables to the waitress being less than helpful. Horrible service.We asked...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
clam chowder is amazing, although too rich to finish. the oysters rock, although the happy hour ones aren't as tasty as the more expensive ones....nice crisp white wine.
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We hit this place every time we are in SF and it never ceases to thrill me. The whole Ferry building is just such a gas and the idea that we can sit at an oyster bar and sip Sylvaner and sup on...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
A waitress that was in such a hurry to get out of there that she was short with us, gave us bad wine advice, and neglected coming back to us because she was in a flurry to finish all the side work to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Though always available during regular business hours, Hog Island's oyster bar in the Ferry Building is packed every Monday and Thursday during happy hour from 5:00-7:00pm, when oysters are only $1...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A couple dozen oysters and a bottle of Champagne, it doesn't get much better then that. Okay, it could be better if they weren't so popular, and they didn't just hire anyone to be waiters. It didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am so mixed up about Hog Island Oyster Company. It is such a love and hate relationship. I absolutely love the oysters and all the food, but I absolutely hate the service.I must say that Hog Island...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here a few times, but just decided to write up a review now.Normally I go Thursday afternoons for happy hour where the oysters are a $1 a piece as well as discounts on some other items,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Can't say that I'm much of a fan of oysters, so I can't comment on what is surely the main reason for going to Hog Island. My lunch instead consisted of their clam chowder & grilled cheese sandwich....
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hog Island Oyster Co. has some of the freshest oysters but it is not the reason why I come here whenever I am in the bay area. Two words: Clam chowder!!! Though it is the priciest clam chowder at...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The staff and management are douche bags - shaky chick with the glasses = moron You shuck and not in the good way. . .If it's all too much for you - go back to work @ starbucks.
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
went to try the happy hour oystersoster were fresh .but there's oyster were so so so TINY.....!!!!come on !
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tasty oysters. Fun atmosphere. Good staff. We tried it during happy hour served on an ice-filled galvanized steel tray with one lemon wedge, one lime wedge, and some of their house mignonette....
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sitting right on the water on a Thursday night. I had a few friends take me me here. $1.00 Oysters, and $3.50 beers! Can't complain. The oysters were as fresh as they get. The thing I should of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great. If you love oysters you will love this place. Went here with a large group of friends. (not a great idea on a Saturday afternoon) Surprisingly we where all able to eventually get...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally went to try the happy hour oysters today to see what all the buzz is about. We ended up ordering four dozen of the Sweetwater oysters, which sounds like a lot, but they are actually very...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 STARS FOR HOG ISLAND'S CLAM CHOWDER!!!It's THAT serious. I've always known clam chowder as a thick creamy soup but Hog Island's is way different. Picture this: a medium sized bowl, half way filled...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was looking forward Happy Hour all day...drooling over the $1 oysters...MmmmWe put our names on the list at 5pm sharp, and did not get seated until 6:20p...hated the wait, but I guess everyone wants...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down: *best* grilled cheese ever! Top it off with fantastic views & great company.... Breads, (made at the shop next door), remind me of the amazing breads I used to eat while abroad in Europe....
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Well, I guess I'm way in the minority here, but I don't get it.One of the first times I went to San Francisco, I was wandering around the ferry building looking for a place to eat; this place looked...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I could eat more oysters, more often. Like 2-3 dozen every week. I love those little briney nuggets!Especially here. I feel so lucky when I get to look at the water while sending little...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The day was perfect for oysters near the water, and Hog Island was the perfect pick!My friend told me we needed to meet there BEFORE 5pm because I guess it gets pretty crowded...and he was right!I've...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Happy Hour oyster: $1Beer: $3.5A couple of hours of good laughter with a good friend in front of view to bay bridge, blue sky and water: Priceless.
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On President's Day Mr. X and I were looking forwards to a day at the Academy of Sciences followed by oysters at PJ's. Well the line at the Academy of Sciences on President's Day matches those of Great...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I get drunk and happy just thinking about Hog Island.The bar in the ferry building is the perfect place to grab a bite, particularly on a sunny Saturday afternoon when you have nothing to do for the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent quality & selection. Space is lovely, clean, with a nice view of the bay bridge. I'd dock it for the high prices - outside of happy hour (which turns this relaxed bar/resto into a madhouse)...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You know those days when you just feel like walking by the ocean or the pier and having a nice hot bowl of clam chowder? Well, when you get that feeling, this is the place to come. General clam...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
THE place for oysters - near the FiDi. Throw in $1 oysters and $3.50 pints on every Monday and Thursday from 5 to 7 PM and bob's your uncle ! Get there at the dot of 5 PM though - it is a veritable...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is nothing more relaxing than having a dozen (or two, or three) oysters here on a sunday (saturday, monday, whatever) and a glass of wine (or two or four). Expect a line unless you're willing...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Grilled cheese to die forFerry building overpricedGood place to slurp it
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I go to the Ferry Building about once a week for the farmers' market, and I used to stare at the beautiful floral arrangements on the bar at Hog Island Oyster Co., but I never had time to wait in the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was turned on to this place when my girlfriend asked "Have you ever had an oyster?" I said no, but we should go and check out this place. So we did, and I am in love with the Kumamoto (the little...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
so yummers. kumamoto's are top notch. clam chowder was very good esp. as a bread sauce. the butter they use for bread is awesome. waiter explained to us that some unnamed company produces it only...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place was packed at 5pm for happy hour. No point in signing up for a table, because you'll get it in 2hrs! We managed to squeeze in at the end of the bar table...standing the entire night! The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious oysters paired with a mediocre experience.They have a small menu filled with raw and cooked oysters (Rockefeller, yum!) in combination with hot and cold dishes - seafood gumbo, clam chowder,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes!! Another bookmarked place down...hundreds to go!! HAPPY HOUR from 5-7pm on Monday and Thurs!!! $1 dollar Sweetwater Oysters and $3.50 drafts!!! Can't beat it....service was exceptional, view of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The last time I was here I ate 3 dozen oysters. And the time before that too.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love their Happy Hour! Took some out of town friends here this past Monday for it. It was spectacular. I'm a big fan of small oysters, sweetwater, fanny bays, kumamotos and that's exactly what...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wish they had more places like this here in the city... Honestly, a dozen isn't nearly enough to satisfy my everlasting craving for oysters but my wallet will quickly beg to differ. This place gets...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So this time, I got to go to Happy Hour with the lady and it was AWESOME!I got there at 4:45pm before their 5:00pm Happy Hour. I actually got a table for two by the window inside the restaurant with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"Let's share the grilled cheese and clam chowder. It's really good here."I looked up from the menu and gave him a skeptical look. It was going to take a lot more convincing than that for me to order...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, I am giving an oyster place five stars, and I don't eat oysters....BUT, the two people I ate lunch with LOVED them. I had a salad with shaved beets, and a grilled gruyere cheese sandwich. They...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
HOLY MELTY CHEESE GOODNESS BATMAN!That really is an amazing grilled cheese.Btw, I don't eat oysters or clams so if you are looking for a review of those, go elsewhere.
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It is a right of passage and a true gastronomic delight... slurping oysters and sipping champagne. After an appointment in Union Square, I found myself hungry at 6:30pm, with no pressing...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Packed. Boisterous. Gastronomic.Hog Island is too good and too popular for it's own good. Thursday happy hours are a fun nightmare! My crew and I waited nearly 2 hours (there were 6 of us) to get...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
7x7 list - http://www.7x7.com/content/eat-drink/big-eat-sf-100-things-try-you-die# 99 - clam chowder -- not too thick but still creamy and oh so good will lots of clams still in the shell.Great to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had the oyster sampler with 2 of every kind, plus some raw clams. Very fresh and very good. We didn't have to wait too long to be seated with our party of five but be warned this place fills up...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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Hog Island Oyster Co has the freshest oysters I have ever eaten.The eatery in the Ferry Building is small with only a counter and a few tables inside and out. But that is just enough.We also order the steamed...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decent oysters, decent grilled cheese, but shitty service towards closing time last Wednesday. I was seriously disappointed. My spot at the bar didn't have silverware. Took a while for my...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally! A break from all the rain! We picked the perfect day to go to happy hour at Hog Island. We got there early, so we were able to get a seat on the patio and enjoy the fresh air(...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
- 5 stars for the grill cheese sandwichhttp://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/Xg-FyjVKAN70LO4u4Z1ozg'select=O_LRiKdxkbyO72f2SidEEA- 4 stars for the clam chowder, it was more of a clam broth soup then chowder...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On occasion I become infatuated with oysters, i don't know if its a texture thing or maybe its the flavor. But all i know is that Hog Island is legit. The oysters are super clean and fresh and every...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
When time does this place close? Says 6 on Sunday but a friend and I went by yesterday at about 5:40 for a beer and we were told " sorry we are closed". There were still about 10 people at the bar.
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We had a perfect time here the other day!! The oysters were fresh and delicious, the clam chowder was wonderful and the grilled cheese sandwich was divine. What a perfect weekend lunch!
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since I looooooove oysters (since age 4), it's not surprising that this is my first review. My friend and I spent a total of $81 for the items listed below, 2 beers, and a glass of lemonade. This...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love going to Hog Island for Happy Hour on Monday's and Thursdays. You can't beat a dozen oysters (or more) and a glass of beer. I love their clam chowder here. It's different than most you will...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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We had lunch here the last time we were in San Francisco, and ordered fresh oysters, of course. These oysters were the freshest I have ever tasted, and each bite tasted like the sea. We sat outside, and had...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here on a saturday afternoon last summer. We were seated outside, a little chilly but so worth it. The oysters were delicious w/ the salsa they give. My gf loved the mussel stew; i don't think...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have only been here for HH where on Mondays & Thursdays, 5:00 - 7:00 PM. they featuring $1 oysters and $3.50 pints of beer. It gets crowded fairly quickly so I try to arrive around 4:30pm to get...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars for the food, location, and $1 oyster happy hour. Minus 1 star for limited seating/tables. Oysters are truly amazingly fresh and delicious. The clam chowder is perfect for those cold foggy SF...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"Awesome oysters"
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i haaaaaate oysters. they feel like loogies in my mouth. in fact i've only eaten one in my life... an oyster shooter with hotsauce and lemon and nearly threw up.but after viewing these yelp reviews i...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
While visiting SF recently my homegirl took me to Hog Island for the $1 oyster happy hour. I am now addicted to their sweet water oysters! Served with a heavenly vinegar/cilantro sauce these oysters...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Like most people here, the only reason why I don't give a 5 stars is the price... I know it's the Ferry building but still.Besides that, awesome oysters, probably the best I've had in the city.The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ate here recently on a sunny weekend afternoon. Here are my impressions-Excellent bread and butter. The bread has a nice crackly crust and a moist chewy interior. The butter had that creamy,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pleasant setting, nice food, really friendly service. Only cont, you'll pay the Ferry Building mark up :)
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What is that saying about picking one thing and doing it very well? This is a great oyster bar.I'm fortunate enough to live about 20 minutes from the Hog Island Oyster Company. I head out to Marshall...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
And now, I present to you, the evolution of what Archie does with $100.Age 5 - A month's worth of candy and garbage pail kids cards.Age 10 - Duh, Star Wars action figures.Age 16 - Duck Hunt Deluxe...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok. I reeealy like fresh oysters and it doesn't get any fresher. happy hour is packed. put your name down and get hungry. I put the hog in hog island last time i was there, I think I ate 3 dozen,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yay for happy hour!!! Before this place I wasn't a big fan of oysters. The ones here are so fresh, you get to see them shuck them right there. I love the tangy sauce they give for the oysters and even...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This spot is an oyster-handled pistol blasting bullets of deliciousness right into your mouth.The location/view is unfuckwithable. Happy hour is just that.Oyster us before we get boisterous.
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh geeze... I can't say it any other way... I love this bitch.When I was 5, I was in the car as my Dad drove to the Hog Island Oyster Farm. I threw up on the floor of the car. If some little brat...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh man, I wish I worked closer to SF just so I could go there for Happy Hours.This is Oysters paradise. So fresh and an amazing selection. Imagine a sunny Sunday afternoon with a dozen oysters, an out...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've went to the Hog Island Oyster farm years ago, so when I heard they had an oyster bar in SF I had to check it out. Since I was taking my cousin here in a week I wanted to see what it was all...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oysters, champagne and their best-in-the-world grilled cheese = a decadent dinner. Delicious local oysters.
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When i decided to give oyster shooters a try I came to the right place to test if it was worth it. Hog Island has made an addict out of me, the mignonette they put on the oysters is probably the best...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I will continue to do well at my job just to eat here again!CALM CHOWDER...or as i like to say CHOW-DAH... is the best that i've ever had in my ENTIRE LIFE!...sure thats only about 25 years...but...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A couple years ago, while "in between jobs", ie. little cash but plenty of time, I'd often fill my days by BARTing it into the city. I'd happily wander through whatever museum had free admission that...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great location on the water! Love browsing the shops inside the Embarcadero! The oysters are fresh & pricey! The clam chowder is good but more like steamers than a chowder. The baked oysters...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pricey, but worth all the pennies! Fast service, great area, and the freshest oysters! Be sure to have them along side some nice white wine.
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm by no means an oyster expert, so the "mixed" plate of oysters that I had here was a great treat to taste 5 different types of oysters side by side. There were good ones and there were better...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is crazy fresh and good...some of the staff can be a standoffish but once they get to know you it is cool...I've never once had a bad oyster here...get the grilled cheese...who knew????
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to sit and watch the boats go by and check out the view while eating great chowder or sampling the oysters. If you want to save a bundle, order the oysters to go and shuck them at home,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going here for years. Since then I have been trying to find better clam chowder and better grilled cheese sandwiches. Not happening...hands down the best are here! Great local beers as...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
my mom and i waited for AN HOUR on a monday night for that freakin' grilled cheese to be told they had been out of it for FOUR hours. call me crazy but that grilled cheese is made from acme bread and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As a family outing we ventured to the fabled Hog Island Happy Hour. As an oyster loving family it is quite a surprise that we have not done this before, but we are usually partial to driving to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been there several times and even more so to the actually oyster farm. As a previous poster mentioned for Happy hour your oyster selection is limited but the oysters are still fresh.. Alive and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, do not come here on an empty stomach. Grab something light beforehand. We have waited for almost an hour and thats not even long considering the usual wait time. The menu consist of a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Happy hour mondays are cool if you can get a table. 4 stars for the wait. But the extra star comes in for their grilled cheese. Its freaking awesome. After eating 24 happy oysters we ordered some...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love their oysters. If you're lucky enough to get a seat during their happy hour on Mondays and Thursdays, then you can experience $1 oysters! Instead of driving all the way to their oyster farm,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
$1 happy hour oysters are great although it can be hard to find seats. Without the happy hour, it can get a little pricey. The grilled cheese is a definite must try - YUMMY! Outdoor seating has...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The oysters here are great, and it's really nice to sit outside and enjoy the view and get a bit of the breeze. Boyfriend and I were vacationing in the city and a friend in the know suggested we go...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fresh, fresher and freshest oysters around. To have the ultimate experience sit outside by the water to get a nice view of the Bay bridge, order 2 dozen variety tray paired with a nice glass of rose...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Happy hour is on Monday's and Thursday's....from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. This is a great deal for $1 oysters and $3.50 pints of beer.The oysters are very good and are great with the mignonette sauce that they...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I had a day off on Friday so we took advantage of it by going to Hog Island when it's not too busy. We shared 3 dozens and each had a bowl of clam showder and washed everything down...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fresh, amazing oysters... and great variety. Leave it to SF to take clam chowder and show those pricks in Boston how to do it right. Perhaps the world's best chowder is made here. Pair your oysters...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Disclaimer: I'll add an extra star after I slurp down the oysters tomorrow.I went to Hog Island Oyster Company to order a dozen oysters for a class project regarding Tadich Grill. Now you may be...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
OK, so my friend is carrying on about the oysters at this place, and he's raving about the clam chowder and the grilled chz sandwich his kid ate. It's a boring Sunday for me, so seeing he's going...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
they shuck...i suck!!!i love those slippery little suckers!!
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If Santa ever gives me an expendable income, this is where the majority of it might end up. I am a sucker for oysters--to the extent it is near an addiction, and it certainly could get me in...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Abso-friggin-lutely...This place rocks. It rocks hard.. If Hog Island Oyster company was a rock band it would be Journey and Queen combined. Spent the day in San Francisco and Hog Island was my...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Happy oysters. The Kumamoto oysters they serve, and the Olympia's were both phenomenal. They were a touch slow with their service, so they added an extra oyster for each of us on our plate. I cannot...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is absolutely oyster heaven. It can get really crowded and service can be slow but who cares, happy hours on Monday and Thursday are the best. Who can resist fresh juicy plump oysters and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down the best oysters I've ever had.
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ok, 500 reviews and 4 stars. its no question you have to try it. but besides the oysters try the grill cheese sandwich. god that was heavenly. here's what goes in it "Cow Girls' Mezzo Secco,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Grill Cheese and Oysters.Really. Super Fantastic.Go now!
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My goodness. I can't tell you how much I love Hog Island. Yes, it is quite pricey, but everything is muy deliciouso here and the service is fantastic. Besides, the atmosphere alone (indoor or out)...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
no bloody marys. no high chairs for kids. over-priced ($14 for clam chowder)...just not that great.
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love oysters!!! i haven't been here yet for their happy hour though damnit! but i am planning to whenever i get the chance.sunny day at the ferry building w/ oysters = love.
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Granted my stomach wasn't at its strongest, but I felt nauseous after the last time I ate here. The oysters were good, albeit strangely creamy, but this was the first time I didn't see anyone...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Happy Hour. Mondays & Thursdays from 5:00 - 7:00 PM.If you love oysters, enjoy $1 oysters and $3.50 pints of beer.One Thursday, after a very long week, I joined some friends and their acquaintances...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Half the experience at Hog Island is the atmosphere. Come with the right people on a sunny day at the Ferry Building and it makes for a great happy hour. Because really, oysters are...oysters. Sure...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmm what a great place to try oysters for the first time. I went ahead and ordered the dozen Oyster Bar Mix so I could try out all that Hog Island has to offer. The oysters are so fresh and so clean....
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a beautiful November day in SF and I decided to have lunch at Hog Island along with my fiance (Ethan) and sister (Megan). Apparently a lot of people had the same idea as us, so we sat at the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The oyster stew is a comforting bowl of happiness on a foggy San Francisco night. It's briny, creamy, herby and filled with uber-plump oysters! Paired with acme bread and fresh creamery unsalted...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Undaunted by the hundreds of reviews, Elle sits down to add to the plaudits ( I have been looking for a chance to use this word).First I must admit, I am a big fan of the Ferry Building Market,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
BUYER BEWARE!!! So a year later after I swore I'd never return... I did. Me and my office cronies wanted to hit up a happy hour oyster bar that is located close to our office/bart/muni. And so...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On a warm Monday or Thursday, right after work this is my mine and Nathan's happy place. The oysters are great and the clam chowder is the best I've ever had. Seriously, this place has ruined every...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best oysters and best happy hour in sf! Definitely worth the one hour wait : )
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great spot to drop in on a nice sunny day and and have some oysters and a nice glass of sauvignon blanc or champagne! Super great spot right at the ferry buiding. Lots of out of towners, but if you...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a pretty neat place. We sat outside on the patio which has a very nice view of the bay. It was perfect since the airshow was going on at the time, so we got some nice views of the planes...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The sight of oysters at the Hog Island Oyster Company may be as beautiful as Botticelli's Birth of Venus.
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i've been here more than a dozen times at least and they have consistently delicious raw oysters, baked oysters, clam chowder and steamers. today we tried the roasted seafood plate, with half a crab,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Probably some of the best oysters I've ever slurped down.My boyfriend and I spent the day at the SF Ferry Building this past Friday and we wandered into Hog Island, only because he had an oyster...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
came for happy hour, $1 oysters. fantastic deal!!!!the wait was long, and i didnt like the fact that we were required to wait inside with the crowds to hear them call us. i think thats silly.food:the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and I enjoyed school-sponsored beer before coming to this place for $1 oysters at Happy Hour. Can life be sweeeeter?Although the wait was an hour and our waiter was unfriendly, the boatload...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great oysters!The oysters are always fresh and delicious. They have a couple of beers on tap and a limited wine section, but if your looking for great oysters this is the place.
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Who in the world has oysters for breakfast?Who?Me.It was AM on Saturday, and my tummy was grumbling. I don't get to SF very often, and when I do, I debate between an oyster, a crab, and an oyster.On...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you are craving for Oysters this is the best place to go to. Very FRESH. Their chowder is good too. Wine selecton is superb and Wait Staff and Chef are all friendly.Try it out.
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't like oysters, I come here for the clam chowder and the grilled cheese sandwiches! While your there try one of the mixed green salads. If you can get Kelli for a server your going to enjoy...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great happy hour for oyster lovers!!Happy Hour starts at 5pm and ends at 7pm Tuesdays and Thursdays. Happy hour includes $1 oysters and $3.5 beers.They're also doing a new Tuesday deal where for $25...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place makes my mouth water. I went here with my main squeeze for a nice sunday brunch and split 24 oysters, clam chowder soup, jambalya, and a nice bottle of white wine. It's the best way to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bob from Hog Island contacted me after my initial review and offered me a gift card for a dozen oysters to make up for the hair-in-oyster incident that happened last time I was there (see prior...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oysters, how I love thee. How I could eat pretty much 48 of you at Happy Hour time..all by myself. But ok, I'll share 48 of you with someone else during regular hours because you can be just a WEE bit...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUM YUM YUM!The oysters, of course they're good... I had the opportunity to eat the kumamoto oysters for a buck a piece during the farmer's market on Saturday. They have oysters for a dollar and it's...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i like this place, no wonder there's always a wait. the oysters are fresh and delicious. happy hour is the best time to come. i also tried the grilled cheese sandwich, a little too rich for my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had an awesome laid back lunch at Hogs Island Cafe while on holiday in San Fran. As a major seafood-junkie, I'd like to think I'm fairly au fait when it comes to good quality shell-fish, and I was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The place has amazing clam chowder, the fresh kind with whole clams, its so damn addictive! The mussels are also amazing, but we all know that the crowd on Thursdays is for the dollar oysters.If it...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I go for the oysters, grilled cheese & clam chowder. My favorite oysters are the Kumamotos, small but so gooood.I recommend this place to all of my out of town friends/family, because you get to visit...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think I died and went to oyster heaven!The Kumamoto and Kuushi oysters were the best selection. Not to mention ordering their fresh clam chowder. Quite rich, but delicious and mouth watering and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, the wait was pretty long but it was worth it.Food: great oysters, great selection.Service: very good. A little chaotic in the waiting area. Atmosphere: hard to beat. Fun, clean and authentic....
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I go here every now and then for their wonderful happy hour, which is Mondays and Thursdays from 5-7. Their specials in the past have included: pan-fried sardines with burrata, fresh local anchovies,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
STEP ONE: Buy OystersSTEP TWO: Barbecue them until they pop open on the grillSTEP THREE (in two parts):http://static.px.yelp.com/photo/H8BLykh1AqkgIpW5R4hMIg/l...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
One star and I haven't even entered your establishment. I wish I could give the employees or one very snooty employee I encountered today a very, very negative 5 stars. Today I decide to walk to the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a fun place! Right on the edge of the Ferry Building near all of the windows, overlooking the bay and you're eating incredibly fresh and delectable oysters. Try some champagne or a light lager...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So, I have been a Hog Island fan from back in the day. Trekking out to Tomales and shucking our own. They have the freshest and best oysters around. This is not about the oysters. This review is about...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
as a chef, i have always kept the fact that i'd never tried oysters before my dirty little secret. consuming something that reminded me of a ball of phlegm was not high on my priority list. consider...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Probably the freshest and biggest variety of oysters you can get in SF.Unfortunately I didn't eat in the restaurant, I was at the booth. They were offering Sweetwater and Atlantic oysters so I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fresh, sweet, raw oysters on crushed ice: CHECKAppropriate and delicious Shallot Mignonette: CHECKOptional Hot Sauce on table: CHECKCrusty bread and sweet butter: PROPER AND CHECKOutdoor seating...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not an extensive menu, but golly is it GOOD!Try the grilled cheese and I will be surprised if it's not the BEST you have ever had!The clam chowder is also amazing.. and ofcourse .. the oysters!...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Always a favorite!! It gets quite busy here but it's definitely worth the wait. I've only had the oysters here so I don't know much about the rest of the menu. But it's a great place to grab oysters...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Only reasons to brave the 1-2 hour crowd/wait and come here:1. Happy hour of $1 oysters and $3.50 pints. Only time I'd pay for this :)2. Awesome patio seating. On a nice day, you'll enjoy the view of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
These oysters are great! fresh and yummy! the staff was awesome too! hmmmm...their oysters are great!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We made out like tourists this past weekend and ended up at the Ferry Building in SF. We ended up at Hog Island, sitting outside and enjoying the view (even though there were a gazillion "real"...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Note: I have never really been a raw oyster fan but took a date here to celebrate (and he liked oysters a lot).After having oysters here, I've turned around and now am a HUGE fan! Just fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I've been here for their happy hour over a dozen times. And I love it. Just sitting outside, enjoying the scenery, sipping my wine, slurping my oysters, and sharing the Best Grilled Cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Today, labor day, I took my parents to hog island, as we were in the city, and got off the fairy at Pier 1 instead of the usual Pier 41.I talked them into hog island as they are not huge oyster fans,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Their clam chowder was on the thinner side, a bit too thin for my who likes the rich, thick kind. It goes very well with the Acme bread, though.Everybody here was having oyster.I'm allergic to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 stars I like the idea of Hog Island serving tons of oysters at the ferry building BUT I prefer the huge meaty oysters from drakes bay in point reyes (you can purchase them from whole foods on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
aww the $1 oysters are no longer $1. they are $1.25, but it's still worth it!!!! i think they were kawamoto oysters (please correct me if i'm wrong) but sooooo good. i love the happy hour there and it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I don't eat fish or oysters. Basically, if it comes from the sea, it is not for me. So why would I give the Hog Island Oyster Company 5 stars you might be wondering. I have two words for you -...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm so glad I made Courtney rush here after class. We arrived at around 4:45pm and there were only about 4 or 5 names ahead of ours. Luckily I wrote "1st" meaning just the first darn seats anywhere....
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is some of the most memorable places I've eaten at. My Fiancee (girlfriend at that time) and I ate here for lunch on the day I proposed to her. It just helped me set the mood for her, and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My last meal in San Francisco. I needed my oyster fix before going back to the great land of seafood nothingness, aka as the Midwest. Chicago, I do love you but I will always resent you for not being...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is absolutely crazy for Happy Hour! Got here @ 5 pm. Exactly 5 pm. Guess what. The line for tables was already 10 deep. For the rookies (like myself), you need to sign in on this list...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A friend and I needed a fix for this oyster crave that we had, and I choose Hog Island to see what all the fuss is about.The wait there is GUARANTEED to be long due to the limited number of seats in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I was rich I would be here everyday!!!!! Of all the restaurants where I have had raw oysters, nowhere else beats Hog :-). I don't have that much to say because I think everyone has said it all.......
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The wait is going to be long guaranteed but if you are in the mood for oysters, this is going to be the spot you want to check out for their great Happy Hour. Nothing like sitting near the water and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ultimately, NOWHERE near the kind of time you'll have if you park your butt at Hog Isand on Point Reyes and enjoy bivalves there.On a nice day its fun to sit outside, suck down a couple of Racer 5's,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
$1 oysters at Happy Hour (Only Monday and Thursday from 5 to 7) Need I say more? So far, the best clam chowder I've had. I personally hate gunky, thick clam chowder, but it was soo light and not...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So there's a bay just a few miles north with bigger, better and fresher oysters. GO THERE INSTEAD. Gas could be $10/gal and it'd still be less expensive and with only a fraction the snootiness.Too...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Go for Happy Hour (5-7) and you can get pints for 3.50 and Kumamoto oysters for $1.25 as well as a variety of other apps. This helps avoid the jacked up touristy prices you face here.Outside of price...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I stopped her and was so happy I did. The day was one of the most beautiful I have enjoyed in a while. This place was bustling with people but I still got a table for one with an unobstructed view of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
man i love this place! i have been wanting to come here for awhile for the $1 oysters during happy hour... it just so happened on my birthday the bf took me to the ferry building and explored and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The premise of $1 oysters for Happy Hour, $3.50 pints, and being wonderfully located at the Ferry Building with some outdoor seating for those beautiful days in SF is excellent and I was enticed to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
On a warm Friday evening nothing beats having oysters and a few drinks while taking in a beautiful view. When we got here 10 before 5 there was not wait...SCORE! Noshed on sweetwater and kumamoto...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was told by Andy F that we were coming here for some happy hour and it would be with oysters. I will admit I never had them before, but many times I desired to slurp some of those juicy pieces of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, don't tell my Monday run club, but I secretly went to happy hour for my birthday for oysters and beer before my run. If I had known we were going to run up Coit Tower steps, I would have eaten...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After hearing all the glowing reviews from yelpers about Hog Island's famous happy hour my sisters and I decided that it was time to experience it for ourselves. Upon leaving the restaurant that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
oysters!!! yummmm!!!! Great wine list and fantastic view. Highly recommend it when you have visitors in town.
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
this place is a pretentious piece of shit. go to hyde oyster bar instead.
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Another place that topped the food list for my traveling companion and I. We probably would've came here for dinner every day if we could. But then that wouldn't leave much room for all the other...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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Love this place! The kumamotos are the best of the bunch. Also, the clam chowder....with real clams in the shell are awesome! Not too heavy like your traditional NE chowders. Additionally, the grilled cheese...
kudzu.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
bacon, cheese, beer, and kumamotos are my favorite food groups. this place delivers. nay, exceeds!... like ordering a dozen of them with a nice pint of IPA... like killing the pint and moving onto a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place! The kumamotos are the best of the bunch. Also, the clam chowder....with real clams in the shell are awesome! Not too heavy like your traditional NE chowders. Additionally, the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is amazing. We had the 24 oyster bar mix, which included sweetwater, kumamoto, and two other types of oysters whose names escape me now. They were delicious and perfect that we got 6 more...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i went during happy hour and i had a great experience. was able to order a bunch of the $1 oysters. you don't get to choose which kind of oysters you get, but at $1, it doesn't really matter. the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
since hog island needs another 5-star review like a hole in the head, i'll summarize:excellent waitstaff. friendly, super-organized, speedy and a delight to be around.fresh, local, sustainable. the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As a vegetarian, I shan't be making any judgment on the seafood at Hog Island Oyster Company. However, I can say that they have a phenomenal grilled cheese sandwich (with multiple cheeses) that are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Do you like oysters? Good news: this is as good as it gets. Yes, it's pricey and the lines are often long. But..... the oysters are fresh and wonderful. Sitting watching the bay from the Ferry...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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This restaurant is in the Ferry Building, which is a treat in itself. After wandering through, stop here and sit at the bar. You can look out at the bar while you have a pint and some of the freshest oysters...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is for the stand at the Farmer's Market.Get some to go and get some.It was the first time I ate an oyster.Bought some medium ones and put them on the BBE and with some hot sauce, garlic, olive...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Happy Hour = $1 oysters = a happy me!p.s. - Happy Hour is Monday and Thursdays between 5-7.
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Go for happy hour oysters and drinks.
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oysters and oysters galore!!! Freshest oysters I've had in a while. A friend and I shared two dozen oysters, the sweetwater and the other ones that starts with a K. LOL! Fantastic!Clam chowder and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i went to san francisco in search of clam chowder. that was my specific mission. i planned to do my clam chowder research from my hotel room but.... i forgot my computer. i was left yelp-free in a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
jumping on the band wagon here! the oysters, clam chowder and grilled cheese sandwich are musts here. there's seating outdoors with no heat lamps so on a cold day, don't expect your beer to warm you...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Raw oysters? Fantastic. Seriously, every last variety that we tried was beautifully presented and super-delicious.Cooked food? Just ok, though it was an ordering problem rather than a kitchen problem....
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Expensive and definitely a splurge, but how can you turn down beer and awesome oysters? The clam chowda was definitely cool since they have the actual clam shells in the soup (either that or they're...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i swear this place was the highlight of my trip to sf. the clam chowder doesn't even make sense its so good. we had the oyster combo and loved all of them. a nice sourdough for dipping into the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. Clam chowder with actual clams (lots of them--and in shells, too) and it tastes like clams. Imagine that. The oysters and beer selection is pretty nice too. Only thing is, it's priiiicey. Sit...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
came here for the second time today for the happy hour. so i was sitting at home at 3 wondering what i want to do on my day off. spontaneously me and the bf came here. got a place by the bar at like 6...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is how not to do their famed 5-7 pm happy hour. We arrived at 4:45 pm and put our name down for 6. It was so crowded that we weren't able to order drinks until 5:30, and didn't get seated until...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
still my favorite happy hour in the city. half price racer 5 pints (or oysterhead stouts, also yum) and a buck for some of the best oysters ive had - seriously ive compared in ireland, croatia, east...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great place for fresh oysters!the service was quick. I got the combination platter , 24 oysters. ( 5 different types of oysters) . it came out fast and fresh! Kunomotos are always my favorite and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had a nice lunch here yesterday. Great views over the bay. Definately some good choices on the menu. We had a shrimp/crab louie salad and a bowl of New England clam chowder. Everything was fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to relax and eat some yummy fresh oysters, perhaps with a glass of wine. The view of the Bay Bridge and Treasure Island can't be beat and it's the service is excellent.
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The weather was nice and hot for my sister's visit so I suggested happy hour at Hog Island. Unfortunately, I suggested it on Wednesday when they do not have happy hour. FAIL.We went anyway and had...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Did the oyster happy hour here tonight -- good thing we had a table scout at 4pm sharp or we would have been SOL. But we landed an outside table, ordered about 4 rounds, had drinks -- the service...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I try and make it to a happy hour here at least twice a month. I would go more often but it turns into a gluttonous affair every time. You mix 2 dozen oysters with a half dozen Racer 5 IPA's you're...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you can sneak out of the office early on a Monday, get in line. This place turns into a mad house by 5 pm, as the oysters are $1 each. Or at least that was the case three years ago. Truly...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love fresh oysters, especially if they're locally harvested and served raw with a squeeze of lemon and a couple drops of tapatio. my boyfriend, best friend from san diego and i mowed through a dozen...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I should say, its a hot spot for happy hour. Last time I went there with two of my other friends. When we got there it was already 6pm. The line was long like usual, and we were waiting for about...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
These guys have perfect little oysters...(Kushi and Hog Island Sweetwater and Atlantics are my favorite) and are you kidding me with those grilled cheese sandwiches? Seriously the best I've ever had!
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place (if you can get a seat)! Oysters are fabulous. Food is excellent (haven't ordered too many dishes beyond the oysters and some seafood plates). Wines are great. Only wish there...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went back at 4.30 on a Sunday, got seated immediately and had the same thing. This time, however, I had their own Pacific Sweets, and they were phenomenal! The clam chowder still rocked....!
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Crappy restaurant with tiny tiny oysters. You probably need to eat 100 of them to even be half full. The service was abysmal, every server had a scowl on their face except the waitress. The oyster...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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This was the first time I've ever been to an "oyster restaurant". Oysters were delicious! If you don't want to spend that much money and you're hungry, you should eat the grilled cheese sandwich to get you a...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i heard all the great reviews but for some reason i didnt know where to put our name down so i walked around for a bit trying to see if anyone could help us, but being high time for happy hour it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Slurp slurp! My friend and I went running along the Embarcadero to train for CityChase and we decided to treat ourselves with oysters from Hog Island. We got there around 2pm and there was a line, but...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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I know it's called the Hog Island Oyster (emphasis on Oyster) Company, but they have some of the best steamed clams I've ever had. A perfect amount of white wine, butter, and garlic! Don't get me wrong. The...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great happy hour at hog island oyster: 5 to 7 mondays and thursdays. despite the high volume of customers, the service was relatively quick and friendly. started with an assortment of raw oysters,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As an oyster lover Hog Oyster Company is definitely one place I am always happy to visit. I love going on a sunny day and sitting outside right on the water, but I will gladly sit outside on an...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What's not to like about sitting outside on the pier on a beautiful day, watching the boats come and go, eating fresh oysters, clam chowder, the best grilled cheese sandwich ever and drinking some...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great knowledgable staff. Great oysters. I only had the oysters because my fiance and I had been grazing all day at the farmer's market. I would like to go again.
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love taking two dozen to the face during happy hour. AND they have Racer Five. You can't beat that combo. The clam chowder is also amazing as is the oft mentioned grilled cheese. Have also had...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It seems silly reviewing this place when its already been reviewed 392 times, but I figure every vote counts. I've stopped here a few times in my visits to San Francisco, and my most recent visit last...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The reasons behind the four stars;1. sustainable seafood2. the oyster are AWESOME! and FRESH!3. Cheese Plate is also AWESOME! Just get it! You won't be sorry about it good cheese pairing like grape...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Happy hour oysters = $1 and beer = $3.50... you can't beat that! Beware of the line as well, if I were you, I would sign up on the list at around 4:30 so right when their happy hour starts (5 - 7),...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I work hard, but I also stop to enjoy the finer things in life. The biggest thing I look forward to every weekend is waking up early Saturday morning, walking or biking to the ferry building for the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A fond memory of a first valentine's day with my (then boyfriend) husband...After work we agreed to meet at the Pillow Fight Flash Mob on Justin Herman Plaza. Feathers fly. Down is everywhere. We...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hog Island Oyster co will be opening in Napa soon, but I just couldn't wait. I was in the mood.. for oysters and a nice beer. And that's just what I did. When you walk in from the outside make sure...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you live in Marin and want to go to the city, but not deal with parking, then the ferry building is fabulous....minus the HOARDES of people during Farmer's Market. Solution: take the ferry, walk...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really enjoy this place. Fantastic oysters and a view that can't be beat.
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
so your girl friends want to get cupcakes from miette. gingerbread cupcake to be exact. it's 90 degrees outside in san francisco and you're wondering wtf is going on with this bipolar weather. you...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The grilled cheese was wayyy too cheesy for me... instead of bread with cheese it was cheese with some bread.. but hey, this place is known for their oysters right? I'm no connoisseur, but I thought...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Picture this: A warm day in the city, sun shining bright, waves gently rocking in the bay, the lingering citrus smell of a lemon wedge being squeezed onto freshly shucked oysters, and you and your...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The oysters here are the BEST and I'm in Hog Heaven.They are fresh and clean and this is a favorite of mine.I've written numerous reviews on other oysters places..but this one Rule!This is one of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oggle. Grab. Slurp. Ahhhh.Sit outside if it's not too cold and enjoy a glass of wine with a delectable selection of oysters! So Fresh! So Yummy!
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Happy hour on Mondays and Thursdays! Yay! We waited about 10 minutes before getting the okay to order oysters and beer. Perfect for a 90 degree day in SF. I split half a dozen with a friend and we...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love happy hour. I frequent them. I much prefer to have a couple drinks at five, then have time for food, water and winding down before going to sleep, than to drink till dawn and crawl out of bed...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Long wait (an hour? from 5-6PM on Happy Hour Thursday),but - Hog Island redeemed itself by giving us seats in the corner which were semi-private, and we got our beer, bread, butter and 72 oysters...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Happy hour! dollar per oyster?!??! ok. so we drove to SF in heavy traffic and waited here for about an hour before we got to order but who cares. Their oysters are worth it. One of the freshest in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So I have been to Hog Island Oyster Company numerous times both with my family who was visiting from out of town, some friends who are also oyster enthusiasts and most recently my Uncle who treated...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been trying to go to Hog Island's Happy Hour at least for the past 3 years! Since in the past, I had obnoxious long work hours, never mind the flexibility to work around things, I never was able...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Where can you get the freshest and largest variety of oysters in the city?? Yeah, you guessed it. Probably at HIOC. I love the oysters at HIOC. From the Sweetwaters to the Kusshis, I had about 30 to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
if i could order 2 dozen oysters and eat them all by myself while i wash the whole mess down with some cheap pints of microbrewed beer, why, i would! oh, wait, did i already do that?! ha ha. well,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Loved it! A little pricey, pretty small inside, you just have to find the right time to drop in. I heard they have $1 oysters for happy hour, but it's a difficult time to be there during rush hour. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the crown jewels of the Ferry Building.Every time I come here I am always impressed with the quality and the flavor of each item offered. And this last time i got around to having a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
2 things:1. Oyster happy hour - $1 per oyster and they are SO fresh.2. Grilled cheese sandwich - I know it sounds silly, but it's the best take on a grilled cheese I have ever had. A-maz-ing. Period....
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is okay, I think its only worth it during the Happy Hour days where its $1 an oyster. The rest of the time its okay. I've been here many times and the only thing that's good is the happy...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
just love this place ..so yummy ...Always ordered the oysters and the clam chowder .Friendly and funny service .a must at the ferry building
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know how many more favorable things can be said about Hog Island Oyster Company, but this is my first time yelping and I can think of no better place to start! I feel a shiver as I begin my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hog Island in the Ferry Building is a bright and cheerful space on the water side of the building with a somewhat simple but delicious menu. Offerings includes several salads, a gorgeous grilled...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
who would've thought that sharon "pencils down when you're finished" b. would ever write a review about oysters??? well, she did. in fact, this is her second one.now that i've stepped out of third...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant absolutely serves the best clam chowder! I am such a huge fan of clam chowder and I have got to give this dish a 5 stars but unfortunately not a full 5 stars for the restaurant since I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So yummy! The clam chowder here is so different from the normal chowder that you find at most restaurants. The chowder is very tasty. And there are so many little clams there, it is the real thing,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After some shopping in the ferry building, we were hungry for some oysters and came to Hog Island. There was a bit of a wait for outdoor seating, but we didn't mind since the weather was so nice this...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
been to this place plenty of times and i have never been disappointed yet.the menu changes daily and the oysters are so fresh and delicious. the manila clam chowder is not ur regular thick chowder but...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
it would be hard to fuck this up -- after two bottles of Sancerre with my dad at, like, 11:30 in the morning on a Friday, I would have enjoyed anything.We had around 80 oysters -- mostly west coast....
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great location, wonderful view of the bay on a very nice day. Had lunch here on a Saturday and it was PACKED. The food was awesome but a bit pricey. LUNCH for 2Oyster bar mix (12) $30...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great location. Monday/Thursday happy hour is not to be missed. Get their early especially if the weather is nice.
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great view of the Bay,Monday, Thursday happy hour,Oysters for a buck.
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have a special attachment to Kumamoto oysters, and where better to get a fix, than Hog Island? They grow them in Tomales Bay, and serve them up as fresh as you can get them. Here is a bit of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the hog island oysters were great (though i may have gotten a bit of stomach ache later, but it was all worth it). we also had oysters casino (yummy), clam steamers and the oyster stew/soup. all...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I work in the Ferry Bldg and frequent the Oyster Bar, particularly on Mondays and Thrusday between the hours of 5 and 7pm. I'm knocking off one star for the wait and the fact I'd never pay full price...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hog Island is a reminder to me as to why I pay such a high premium to live in the city. There's nothing like coming here for their happy hour special to enjoy the home-grown oysters, knock back a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Boy, I've been to the actual Hog Island Oyster Co farm and it's so nice to know that there's a taste of it so close to home. The space is small but has such a fun and open atmosphere and awesome view...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice and have enjoyed it. Once during their Monday happy hour and once for lunch on the weekend. The $1 oyster happy hour is well worth it (especially since the oysters are typically...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On occasion, when it's a gorgeous day (like today) and I'm craving some raw oysters to slurp up, and I don't feel like waiting in Swan Oyster Depot's tiny space and I want to sit outside, or at least...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i come for the $1 oysters. awesome deal. awesomer still? the last time i was there, i saw this older couple down about 30 oysters... each. maybe awesome is not the right word... but it was still...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great oysters you can see them shuck in front of you.. $1 oysters sounds great for M or Th happy hour but when you're actually there from 4 - 6pm then, it's ridiculously crowded. They don't serve...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Stop #1 of a random Saturday adventure through the Ferry Building and the Farmer's market. As their name denotes, they specialize in oysters, and very fresh ones at that. Daily specials of oysters - 5...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fresh and easy...a great fix of fresh oysters, champagne, and mussels.
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've heard the oysters here are the best though I just haven't gotten around to trying them yet. But as far as their other stuff like sandwiches and appetizers are really pricey and the portions are...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always have to stop by to get some oysters when I go to the ferry building. Yes, they may be a little over-priced, but definitely worth it. Why? Because they are fresh and so delicious! I really...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The oysters may be good. Okay, they are very good but I'll be honest: I come here for the grilled cheese. Yes, I shell out a lot of money for a freaking grilled cheese sandwich but you much...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the greatest happy hours in existence. We had two delicious beers while we waited for seating on the patio. The day graced us with beautiful views, sunshine, and breeze. We put down a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's a tourist trap, and there's usually a really long wait... the menu's pretty small, but the food's good and they've got Kumamoto oysters, so for that, it gets three stars.
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
1 star for service1 star for the obvious (delicious oysters. duh!)1 star for amazing happy hour ($1 oysters Mon and Thur from 5-7p)1 star for best grilled cheesylicious sandwich1 star for beer...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The happy hour is the best thing for an oyster lover. $1/ sweetwater oyster was just the most amazing thing I had come upon in the longest time. The wait can be long but just make sure you sign...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I cannot belive I have not written a review for this place. Went here for happy hour yesterday. I arrived at like 5:08 and waited like 2 minutes for the asshole in front of me to sign his name in....
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another happy hour visitor. It was a good hour wait for a table, though we didn't have to wait to long to get our beers ... and the next ones ... and the next ones. Once outside, it was pretty damn...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
**Alcohol Review Only**Came here to join some other yelpers for some beer... had the wheat... nice and tasty... apparently the grilled cheese is to-die-for, but I wasn't hungry yet... spotty...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
their grilled cheese sandwich is seriously mouth-watering delicious.clam chowder is not the norm but must try.
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I spent an entire Saturday afternoon eating tray after tray of the 24 mixed tray of oysters...we ate so many freakin oysters that i feel like we put a serious dent in the worlds oyster supplies....I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm spoiled now. This place has no competition. All others are fighting for second place. If you want oysters with all the right accompaniments, go here....that grilled cheese is pretty special too.
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Terrible place to go for vegetarians. It's called Hog Island OYSTER Company! Take a hint, man.BUT. They did serve up a mean grilled cheese sandwich, which deserves four big ones! The Orach salad...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place even more if I remember to go on monday or thursday!The Dinger enjoys everything this place does well oyster on the half, with mignonette sauce and the coup de gras GRILLED CHEESE oh...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, 5 stars is generous, but it's all in the timing baby. It's been ages since I've gorged on raw oysters and still longer since I've been to the source of the Hog Island oysters in Marshall, CA....
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Eaten here twice, each time a happy experience. The food is really good and they alway have a great special dish. Last time it was an oyster, chicken and sausage gumbo. The grilled cheese sandwich...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hog Wild for Hog IslandOk, that was a little cheesy, but I love, love, love Hog Island. Excellent oysters....even better? Take a day trip and visit the Hog Island Oyster Farm in Tomales Bay...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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I've been to the Swam Oyster Depot and loved their oysters. I saw a review on Hog Island on Citysearch and found mostly positive remarks so I decided to take a chance this past weekend. The setting is great as...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love it! Definitely on my list of SF Must Eats.Came here on my first and long overdue trip to the Ferry Building. It was either here or Mistral, where a long line wrapped out the door. A table...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been wanting to eat here for the past year and yesterday, I finally got the chance. I came here for lunch and sat at the bar. We had the grilled cheese, clam chowder, and some oysters (sweet...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! I went with some friends to check out the Happy Hour last night as mentioned in previous reviews (Mondays & Thursdays from 5-7).The $1 oysters were so yummy - if not for my lack of money at the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 stars for the $1 oysters and 3.50 pints. However, note that on Mondays and Thursdays, from 5-7 its only ONE kind of raw oyster that is on special. Valentine's Day it was the sweetwater (not sure if...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Food: whew! FRESH RAW OYSTERS! The slurpee goodness of pure protein. yummy~ I wasn't too keen on the grilled cheese sandwich though, it was so hard to even get a bite of it and it tasted bland too. We...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like my food fresh..and I mean fresh. Therefore eating a sweet and briny morsel of magic shucked not more than 2 minutes before my tongue can get to it is a very very good thing. Is Hog Island...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here once for Happy Hour and enjoyed it. The oysters are fresh and delicious. I left work early to get there and meet up with friends who work in the city. Since then, our conflicting...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We came here for happy hour tonight at 6pm and only had to wait about 20 minutes. I guess this place isn't as crowded on Mondays?You just can't go wrong with $1 oysters. We ordered four dozen for the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is the no longer a great place for raw oysters. However great view (if you sit outside overlooking the bay!) Get one of the beers on tap. I used to love this place, however a recent visit...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oysters were lovely and fresh. Service was helpful and quick. The bread and butter is delicious. The atmosphere is busy. The grilled cheese sandwich is exceptional. It's a nice place to get a quick...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely one of the places to try out if you're in the ferry building or in the embarcadero area. Great place to go for happy hour, as they have a great selection of raw oysters (if you're into...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's in the Ferry building so the opening hours can be off but at the same time, you are eating in this impressively remodeled building, by the wharf, maybe even looking at the moon if you're lucky,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for an excellent selection of fresh oysters. They have other items, but why? Their salads are good, wine selection is adequate, service is also adequate. Great place for a casual date.
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't ordered enough off of their menu to decisively state that Hog Island is the bee's knees of all your oyster fantasies. However, I have tasted an assortment of their delectable, shucked upon...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The main reason I remember this place is for the most amazing grilled cheese sandwich ever. I am not one of those people who goes to a steak shop to order chicken or seafood (in this case to an...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mondays and Thursdays they have Happy Hour, where you can get $1 oysters and a reduced price beer. The oysters are very fresh, and delicious. They do not accept reservations, so come early for happy...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum Yum Yum!!!I went here for happy hour the other night and IT WAS SOOO MUCH FUN!!!$1 oysters? Im there! Pints for $3? Im there! The mingonette sauce that come along with the fresh oysters is TO DIE...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok. Reallly pricey.But fabulous beer, fabulous grilled cheese sandwich (w/ Cowgirl Creamery cheese...), and fabulous view.Minus one star for the slightly stupefying prices.
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The oysters here are fresh and tasty and worth the lump of money that was burning a hole in my pocket. I doused them with the slices of lemon and tangy sauce with the onions. They also can suggest the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have written a review for this shithole before and I have to change my ratings since they have gone downhill. Its not the food or the atmosphere thats shitty, its the service. I am rating based on...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
HOT! I really dig this oyster bar and it has revived my faith in a fresh seafood joint on the West Coast. I used to stay away from oysters here because I've had some bad experiences, but lunch today...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let's get one thing straight: there are very few gooey, slippery things I enjoy in my mouth. Oysters are not one of them. And even I feel compelled to give these guys 5 stars. I'll tell you why:...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! We went here for a late lunch on a casual Sunday afternoon. A friend had raved about the grilled cheese sandwich so we had to go check it out. Along with the sandwich, we had some raw oysters,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Similar to my review of Taylor's, I love going here for a sit-down lunch. It's best when you're with a client and on the old expense account because you can rack up a huge bill in no time at this...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came to SF for my baby sisters wedding so immediately after dropping the bags off at the Clift, headed down to Hog island to sample Kumamotos that haven't been flown across the country, but were...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
as long as i have lemon and tabasco. these oysters are all set. LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! love love loveeeeei went here for happy hour once and had $1 oysters. they were excellent. and i will only come...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Started off with the great house bread and Ceylon ice tea. My Kumamoto oysters showed up, looking small, but awe-inspiring. The creamy taste and texture of these morsels were sinfully divine. I dunked...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a lover of the Komomoto & Sweet Water variety or oysters, and Hog Island Bar is my OySTEr PiMp. Come for Happy Hour ($1 oyster)and save yourself some money. My sister and I can down 40 without a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Update 4/22/2008: The clam chowder - Butter, cream, garlic, couple/three cubes of potatoes, and a PILE of clams. Baked oysters - Butter, breadcrumbs. Grilled cheese sandwich - Butter, cheese, bread....
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
okay...duh. This place is the best.Like one time I saw the most beautiful rainbow while celebrating my birthday with the best glass of rose ever and amazing oysters at their outside patio. And every...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
$1 oyster during happy hour every Mon Thurs 5-7pm. Plus $3.50 beer, what better combination is there?We used to drive up to the farm to shuck our oysters, but hey this beats driving up to Marshall...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm drooling just thinking about this place. The oysters here are so fresh. Definitely one of my favorite things to do on a hot early summer evening in the city. The clam chowder is one of my...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came here for happy hour last Thursday to try out the $1 a piece. They only offer you the Atlantic ones for this special price. St. Simon oysters are the very tiny ones. My hubby and I had 6...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Don't let the name fool you, no hogs served hereI found this place by accident while taking some clients around in SF. We were walking around the Ferry building and they had a sudden craving for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hog Island is by far my fav restaurant. It 's nestled of the corner of Ferry building. I love to sit at the bar or outside watching the guys shuck the oysters and the view of the water and bridge....
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We decided to get the hell out of San Jo and have an adventure in the city late Monday afternoon. First stop: Hog Island Oyster Company. Getting out of the car we realized how beautiful the weather...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Was in the mood for oysters a couple weeks ago... been meaning to check out this spot for a while, we've been to the farm\shack\store up around point reyes\tomales bay area... Wasn't disappointed......
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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A wonderful casual spot for great oysters, ambiance and service. The prices are good and the views are beautiful. Good location for people watching and rides on the ferry.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
oooooooooooh, Hog Island. For years I've been eating these yummy briny treats up on Tomales Bay and now they've come to the Ferry Building. I've been to the SF location three or four times now and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hmm never knew oysters could be so good! Ordered the Oyster Bar Mix (24), Clam Chowder, Manila Clams, and paired all that with white wine. Oyster Mix: First time really "eating" oysters, and was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this was a fun little dining experience. although the line getting seated seemed scary at first, it moved quite quickly once you were in it. (plus, they fed you with breadsticks while waiting.) then,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Only come here if you are not on a diet. Oyster stew has more cream in it than a cow. Grilled cheese sammy rivals few I know, which means it was good. Busy, crowded, and the waitress didn't take my...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Saturday morning at the Ferry Building is pure bliss. The farmers market is fantastic, both in front of the building and on the water side. And the crown jewels are the beautiful restaurants, like Hog...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you've never had fresh fresh oysters, I feel sad for you. Briny and sweet, with a little bit of their sauce, so delicious. Their creamy Oyster stew is fantastic as well- esp with their Acme bread....
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
good oysters and clams year-round. good clam chowder. -1 for limited bevrage selection
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Atmosphere is friendly, service is great, and the oysters are the best! So, so, so fresh and tasty. The clam chowder is also a 'must have'. It's more of a soup vs. a chowder...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The wait on weekends can be INSANETry asking to sit outside on a nice day......ok, even a shitty day........the view is just worth that extra shiver. The baked oysters were good, clam...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
It SO pains me to write this negative review for Hog Island. Long before it was a fancy spot at the Ferry Plaza, I regularly trekked to Tomales Bay, happy to slurp oysters in a cold drizzle. With the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For those of you who haven't, eating an oyster less than 5 minutes out of the water is a gastronomic epiphany.Fuck the shitty restaurant at the ferry building - grab your shucking knife (or a church...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well done Hog Island. My friends and I went to the Tomales Bay location and had an AMAZING day. Bring the bubbly -perhaps a Lambrusco - maybe a sparkling Shiraz (wow) and shuck, eat it raw, grill,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
