Grab your friends, family, or colleagues and join us at Hog Island San Francisco, located in the historic Ferry Building Marketplace, for an Oyster Social. Reserve a section of our restaurant for a happy hour-style gathering and enjoy spectacular waterfront views, tasty cocktails, local beer and wine, and the freshest seafood in the city.

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How Oyster Socials Work

Reserve Your Section of the Restaurant

  • Reserve a section of the restaurant Monday through Thursday
  • Groups must meet our food and beverage minimum to reserve space
  • Enjoy a limited menu of raw oysters, BBQ oysters, and share plates
  • Order drinks from our full cocktail, beer, wine, and spirits menu
  • Outdoor patio space accommodates up to 20 guests
  • Indoor space accommodates up to 40 guests
  • Parties larger than 40 can book a combination of indoor and outdoor space

Event Details

Capacity & Setting

Hog Island San Francisco event capacity by space
Space Capacity Style
Outdoor Patio Up to 20 guests Happy hour-style, standing and seated
Indoor Dining Room Up to 40 guests Happy hour-style, standing and seated
Combined Indoor + Outdoor 40+ guests Available for larger parties by request
Partial + Full Buyout 40+ guests Available for larger parties by request

Why Host Here

Best Suited For

Corporate Happy Hours

Corporate Happy Hours

A relaxed, easy setting for after-work client and team gatherings.

Client Gatherings

Client Gatherings

Waterfront views of the Embarcadero make an easy impression on clients and partners.

Networking Events

Networking Events

Flexible indoor and outdoor space works well for mingling-style events.

Birthdays & Social Celebrations

Birthdays & Social Celebrations

A lively, casual atmosphere for personal celebrations with friends and family.

Menu & Details

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Menu items, pricing, and availability are subject to change.

San Francisco Oyster Socials

Full details on reserving indoor and outdoor group space at the Ferry Building.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Private Events at Hog Island San Francisco

What is an Oyster Social?

An Oyster Social is a reserved, happy hour-style group gathering at Hog Island San Francisco. Groups reserve a section of the restaurant and enjoy a limited menu of raw oysters, BBQ oysters, and share plates, along with drinks from the full cocktail, beer, wine, and spirits menu.

What days are Oyster Socials available?

Oyster Socials can be reserved Monday through Thursday. Groups must meet a food and beverage minimum to reserve space in the restaurant.

How many guests can Hog Island San Francisco accommodate?

The outdoor patio accommodates up to 20 guests and the indoor space accommodates up to 40 guests. Parties larger than 40 can book a combination of indoor and outdoor space.

Is there a minimum to reserve space at the Ferry Building?

Yes. Reserving a section of the restaurant requires meeting a food and beverage minimum. Contact the Events Team for current minimums by group size and day.

Can I host a corporate happy hour at the Ferry Building?

Yes. Oyster Socials are well suited for corporate happy hours, client gatherings, networking events, and social celebrations, with waterfront views of the San Francisco Embarcadero.

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Tell us your preferred date, estimated group size, and event type, and our Events Team will help you plan your gathering at the Ferry Building.

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