Looking for a memorable place to host a private event in the San Francisco Bay Area?
Whether you are planning a corporate dinner, client appreciation event, birthday
celebration, holiday party, rehearsal dinner, or gathering with friends and family,
Hog Island offers unique waterfront venues centered around exceptional seafood and
warm hospitality.
From San Francisco’s historic Ferry Building to our oyster farm on Tomales Bay and
our restaurants in Marin County, each location offers a distinctly different setting
and experience.
Find Your Setting
Choose the Right Hog Island Venue
Planning a private event starts with finding the right space. Hog Island offers
options ranging from semi-private restaurant gatherings and waterfront happy hours
to intimate private dining rooms and full restaurant buyouts for as many as
100 guests.
Explore the venues below to compare locations, group sizes, event styles, and
dining options.
Ferry Building
San Francisco
Gather with friends, family, clients, or colleagues at Hog Island San Francisco in the historic Ferry Building Marketplace. Oyster Socials offer a relaxed, happy hour-style experience with waterfront views, fresh oysters, shareable seafood dishes, cocktails, local beer, and wine.
Best for: Corporate happy hours, client gatherings, networking events, birthdays, and social celebrations
Group size: Up to 20 guests on the outdoor patio, up to 40 in the indoor dining room, with combined space available for larger groups
Availability: Oyster Socials are available Monday through Thursday, subject to a food and beverage minimum
Marin Country Mart
Larkspur
Located at Marin Country Mart, Hog Island Larkspur is a lively setting for cocktail-style gatherings featuring local seafood, cocktails, and sweeping views of the bay and Mt. Tam.
Best for: Corporate events, cocktail parties, holiday gatherings, birthdays, and full restaurant celebrations
Group size: Semi-private events for 20 to 50 guests and full buyouts for up to 100 guests
Availability: Events are generally available after 5 PM, with alternate timing available upon request
Tomales Bay
Hog Island Oyster Farm
Host your guests on the shoreline of Tomales Bay, where Hog Island grows, harvests, shucks, and serves its oysters. The farm offers a rustic bay-to-bar experience with spectacular views of the water in which the oysters are grown.
Best for: Company retreats, milestone celebrations, family gatherings, cocktail parties, and seated dinners.
Group size: Partial buyouts for 10 to 40 guests in the waterfront lower bowl area, seated full buyouts for up to 60 guests, and cocktail-style full buyouts for up to 75 guests.
Dining style: Family-style dining, cocktail-style menus, and customizable event packages.
Marshall · Part of the Hog Island Family
Tony’s Seafood
Tony’s Seafood, owned and operated by Hog Island Oyster Co., offers an intimate bayside setting with daily sunsets, a waterfront terrace, private dining spaces, and menus showcasing the best of West Marin farming, aquaculture, and seafood.
Best for: Family celebrations, birthdays, anniversary dinners, business dinners, and intimate private gatherings
Group size: Private events for 12 to 75 guests
Spaces: The Terrace for up to 26 guests, the Bay View Room for up to 22, the Dining Room for up to 45, and full buyouts for up to 75
A Different Kind of Event
Why Host Your Event at Hog Island?
A Hog Island event is more than a private room and a meal. It is an opportunity
to bring people together around fresh seafood, genuine hospitality, and some of
Northern California’s most memorable waterfront settings.
Distinctive Waterfront Locations
Host your event inside San Francisco’s Ferry Building, overlooking Mt. Tam in Larkspur, or directly on the shoreline of Tomales Bay.
Oysters From Our Own Farms
Hog Island grows and harvests oysters in Tomales Bay and Humboldt Bay. Our events bring that farm-to-table story directly to your guests.
Flexible Event Options
Choose from semi-private gatherings, private dining rooms, cocktail-style events, seated dinners, partial buyouts, and full restaurant buyouts.
Menus Built for Sharing
Event menus feature oysters, seasonal seafood, local ingredients, shareable plates, and beverage selections designed for gathering around the table.
Gather at Hog Island
Private Events for Every Occasion
Each Hog Island location offers a different setting, capacity, and dining
experience. Our Events Team can help match your group with the venue that
makes the most sense.
- Corporate dinners
- Client appreciation events
- Company celebrations
- Holiday parties
- Networking events
- Company retreats
- Birthday celebrations
- Anniversary dinners
- Rehearsal dinners
- Family gatherings
- Private dinners
- Restaurant buyouts
Compare Our Venues
Which Hog Island Location Is Right for Your Event?
Compare the setting, capacity, and event style at each location. Our Events Team
can also help you determine which venue will work best for your group.
| Location | Setting | Group Size | Best Suited For |
|---|---|---|---|
San Francisco | Historic Ferry Building and San Francisco waterfront | Up to 40 indoors, 20 outdoors, or combined space | Happy hours, client gatherings, networking, and social events |
Larkspur | Marin Country Mart with bay and Mt. Tam views | 20 to 50 semi-private or up to 100 for a full buyout | Cocktail parties, corporate events, and larger celebrations |
Oyster Farm | Outdoor waterfront setting on Tomales Bay | 10 to 40 for partial buyouts, up to 60 seated, or up to 75 cocktail-style | Retreats, milestone celebrations, cocktail events, and seated dinners |
Tony’s Seafood | Intimate bayside restaurant in Marshall, part of the Hog Island family | 12 to 75 guests | Family celebrations, business dinners, and private dining |
Frequently Asked Questions
Planning a Private Event at Hog Island
What types of private events can I host at Hog Island?
Hog Island locations host corporate dinners, client appreciation events,
company celebrations, holiday parties, networking events, birthdays,
anniversaries, rehearsal dinners, family gatherings, cocktail parties,
and other private celebrations. Available event types vary by location.
Which Hog Island location is best for a corporate event?
The best location depends on your group size and the type of experience
you want. San Francisco is well suited for client gatherings and corporate
happy hours. Larkspur can accommodate larger cocktail-style events and full
buyouts. The Oyster Farm offers a distinctive setting for company retreats
and celebrations, while Tony’s Seafood is a good choice for intimate
business dinners.
Which location can accommodate the largest group?
Hog Island Larkspur offers full restaurant buyouts for up to 100 guests.
The Oyster Farm accommodates cocktail-style full buyouts for up to 75 guests, and Tony’s Seafood offers full restaurant buyouts for up to 75 guests. Capacities may vary depending on the event
format and selected space.
Can I reserve only part of a restaurant?
Yes. Semi-private and partial buyout options are available at several
locations. Larkspur offers semi-private events for groups of 20 to 50.
The Oyster Farm offers partial buyouts for 10 to 40 guests in its lower
bowl area. San Francisco Oyster Socials allow groups to reserve indoor
or outdoor sections of the restaurant.
Does Hog Island offer full restaurant buyouts?
Yes. Full buyouts are available at select locations, including Larkspur,
the Hog Island Oyster Farm, and Tony’s Seafood. Capacity, timing, and
availability vary by venue.
Can private event menus be customized?
Menu options vary by location. The Events Team can help you select the
package and dining style that best fit your event, group size, preferences,
and budget. Some locations offer customizable packages, family-style meals,
cocktail menus, and optional caviar service.
Does Hog Island offer private waterfront event spaces?
Yes. Each venue offers its own waterfront experience, including views of
San Francisco Bay, Mt. Tam, or Tomales Bay. Available indoor and outdoor
spaces vary by location.
Can I host a wedding at Hog Island?
The Hog Island Oyster Farm does not host weddings. Rehearsal dinners
and wedding-related celebrations can be arranged at select restaurant
locations, subject to capacity and availability. For a wedding at your
own venue, Hog Island Traveling Oyster Bars bring a portable oyster bar
and a professional shucker directly to your location.
Can Hog Island cater an event at my own location?
Yes. Hog Island Traveling Oyster Bars bring a portable oyster bar, a
professional Hog Island shucker, and freshly shucked oysters directly to
weddings, parties, and corporate events around the Bay Area and beyond.
Visit our Catering page for pricing,
service area, and booking details.
How far in advance should I book my event?
Availability depends on the location, date, group size, and type of event.
Contact the Events Team as early as possible, especially for larger groups,
full buyouts, weekends, and popular holiday dates.
How do I start planning an event?
Submit an event inquiry with your preferred location, date, estimated
group size, and the type of event you are planning. The Hog Island Events
Team will help you evaluate venue options, availability, menus, and
next steps.
Event Details and Menus
Download Our Private Event Guides
Explore venue details, dining options, and sample event menus in our downloadable guides. Menu items, packages, pricing, and availability are subject to change.
San Francisco Oyster Socials
Learn about indoor and outdoor group gatherings at the Ferry Building.
Larkspur Private Events
Review event capacities, menu packages, and full buyout options.
Oyster Farm Private Events
Explore partial buyouts, full buyouts, and dining options on Tomales Bay.
Tony’s Seafood Private Events
View private dining spaces, capacities, and available menu packages.
