Hog Island Oyster Co.

"There’s no shortage of excellent seafood in this city by the bay, but it’s a true rite of passage to slurp briny bivalves at the Hog Island outpost inside the historic Ferry Building. Plan ahead as the line can stretch for an hour or more during peak times, but if you arrive early (the restaurant opens at 11 a.m. daily) you can look forward to platters of fresh oysters served over ice after being pulled from waters up and down the West Coast. Supplement the feast with fried local anchovies, elegant crudo, or a remarkably good grilled cheese sandwich made with three varieties of melted cheese. With a glass of bubbles in hand and views of the bridge outside, it’s a meal to remember, whether you’re a local or just in town for a weekend." - Dianne de Guzman, Eater Staff

"Purists, look away—the chowder at Hog Island in the Ferry Building isn’t your classic New England. The soup isn’t thickened with flour, there’s as much bacon as there is seafood, and the clams come with the shells still on (don’t worry, there are still big hunks of potato). Ignore the traditionalists, because this is a day-making soup, especially when enjoyed from the ocean-facing patio. " - julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez

"The only thing better than throwing back raw and grilled oysters is doing so alongside an expansive body of water. Hog Island Oyster Co. is located in the Ferry Building Marketplace, and has a great waterfront patio to chill alongside half a dozen sweetwater oysters and think deeply about the circle of life. While you're there, get a bowl of clam chowder. It’s super creamy, and piled with whole clams and thick bacon chunks for a salty punch. " - lani conway, julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez

"The big oyster farm that supplies many star restaurants around town is worth the drive up to Marshall, but it also has an outpost in the Ferry Building. The classic order is a dozen of the famed sweetwater oysters, but Hog Island also offers creamy clam chowder and thick grilled cheese." - Justine Jones, Dianne de Guzman

"The only thing better than throwing back raw and grilled oysters is doing so alongside an expansive body of water. Hog Island Oyster Co. is located in the Ferry Building Marketplace, and has a great waterfront patio to chill alongside half a dozen sweetwater oysters and think deeply about the circle of life. While you're there, get a bowl of clam chowder. It’s super creamy, and piled with whole clams and thick bacon chunks for a salty punch." - team infatuation