Hog Island Oyster Company

May 14, 2006

Restaurant: Hog Island Oyster Company, Ferry Building Marketplace Shop #11-1, San Francisco, CA 94111

Price: $$$

Review:

Jenny took Reid here because she had read a review on the restaurant in the New York times a week earlier about how this place is one of the best oyster joints. It’s also located in the Ferry Building, which is a must-see for any tourist. We took awhile to find the place because it’s a bit inconspicuous, but finally made it and got an awesome table outside overlooking the harbor and enjoying the perfect weather. We splurged and got the 24 oyster bar mix that came with every assortment of oyster on the menu. Each had its own subtle flavor that was all so good. Reid liked to put a few drops of tobasco sauce on his, and Jenny liked hers plain, although she used the cilantro lime sauce every now and then. Oh and the bread and butter was excellent, and helped us from being hungry after eating the oysters. For those who eat their bread too quickly, there’s also a lot of breadsticks good for munching while waiting for your main courses, or if you are still hungry after your oysters. The service was fast, not too friendly or thorough, but the water came aplenty and we were in the mood to get in and out fast so it was all good. It definitely has some of the best oysters around, but the price and fact that oysters don’t really fill you up makes Reid hesitant to regularly dine here.