Or maybe you can’t get that platter of Tamales Bay oysters on ice out of your head that you saw earlier this morning at Hog Island Oyster Co. at Oxbow, knowing there’s a Cowgirl Creamery grilled cheese or bowl of chowder to satisfy younger appetites. Either way, if you remembered to put the Schramsberg on ice, tonight the kids are going to bed early after dinner or reading the books they picked up at Bookmine, while you uncork some blanc de blancs and toast your success on a family road trip that your unimaginative friends assured you wasn’t possible without leaving the kids at home.

Check out Hog Island Oyster Company (610 1st St. #22, Napa, CA 94559) for shellfish shucked to order, direct from Tomales Bay. Or check out C Casa (610 1st St. #B, Napa, CA 94559), for housemade white corn tortillas and other classic Latin fare that’s also gluten-free. If you’re already on the wine road, make a stop at Gott’s Roadside in St. Helena (933 Main St., St. Helena, CA 94574) for half-pound beef (or veggie or turkey) burger patties dressed in grilled onions and Gruyère, local blue cheese and more, best eaten with a side of sweet potato fries.

Hog Island Oyster Bar is a casual and relaxed bar for watching chefs shuck, while you sip local wine and slurp these fresher-than-fresh morsels. Though also serving seafood entrees and organic salads, the oysters here are the real draw, fresh from their farm on Tomales Bay and around the world. They have a dedicated mission to support sustainable practices and follow the Monterey Aquarium Seafood Watch Program, so you can enjoy your fare with a clear conscience.

The Oxbow Public Market is a must-visit for anyone in downtown Napa, and though there are tons of excellent options for eating and drinking throughout, you can never go wrong with Hog Island Oyster Co., where you’ll enjoy fresh shellfish harvested and delivered daily from the farm just 50 miles west on Tomales Bay. Clearly, shellfish is a must-order at this seafood spot (the grilled oysters are amazing), but the less obvious thing to order is the grilled cheese made with lots of fancy cheeses and served on an Acme green onion slab. The key here is to split everything and to leave time to enjoy a pre- or post-meal glass of wine on the deck overlooking the Napa River.

If you need a reminder as to why you love living in Northern California (and let’s be honest, with housing prices, raging wildfires, and the looming Big One, I know I do), Hog Island’s 35-year-old farm is it. Slurping sweet, mildly briny oysters, either ice cold or barbecued in bourbon-butter sauce — just shucked by a guy inside an old boat turned bar on the edge of the sparkling bay he just hauled them from — ranks high among the world’s great edible experiences. Which is why the farm’s weathered wooden tables for shucking and grilling are reservation only, just like Muir Woods is now.

Tucked inside the Ferry Building, this seafood spot serves up local shellfish raised at their very own California marine farm. Along with the restaurant and farming business, every Saturday morning, they are vendors in the San Francisco Ferry Plaza Farmers’ Market. Showing true commitment to its mission of sustainable food, Hog Island Co. is a unique experience and its restaurant location in San Francisco does not disappoint: Their version of cioppino features fresh rock cod, squid, clams, shrimp, and mussels soaked in a deliciously spicy broth spiked with Calabrian chilies.

The scene: A stylishly modern oyster bar that attracts seafood-loving diners from all over the state, Hog Island Oyster Company serves hand-raised shellfish in cool, contemporary surroundings. The inside dining room is dominated by a giant floor-to-ceiling window which provides unparalleled views of Napa River, but that’s not where the outstanding food comes from. The oysters served up here are all grown and harvested at Tomales Bay, where clean cool water with an abundance of plankton results in oysters so rich, sweet and plump you’ll never be able to stop at just one.

Address: Oxbow Public Market, 610 1st Street, Napa, CA 94559Contact info: (707) 251-8113; obnapa@hogislandoysters.comCuisine: SeafoodBest for: Lunch and dinnerDon’t miss: A selection of oysters from local farmsThey don’t take reservations Menu. Hog Island Oyster Bar in Oxbow Public Market is locally famous for its oysters harvested from nearby Tomales Bay’s clean, cold waters. Oxbow Public Market is a massive indoor marketplace with eateries, a charcuterie and butcher shop, and more than one high-end liquor store.

At Oxbow Public Market, visitors can have a progressive dining experience from a glass of wine from Oxbow Wine Merchant or Kitchen Door, appetizers from Hog Island Oysters, entrée(s) from one or more of the international vendors and sweets from Kara’s Cupcakes, Anette’s Chocolates, Italian pastries from Ca’ Momi or cheeses from Oxbow Cheese Merchant. End the meal with everyone’s favorite barista Ritual Coffee Roasters. It’s a great place to pick up a little bit of everything and share!

Just in time for summer, Marin’s beloved Hog Island Oyster Co. has acquired the historic Tony’s Seafood Restaurant, a third generation charmer on Tomales Bay. While regulars will be happy that the new owners will continue to stay true to the spirit of Tony’s, Hog Island diehards will be thrilled to have another place to enjoy their world famous oysters, as a reservation at the farm in Marshall is one of the hardest to nab in the Bay Area (any time of year)!

Tenants include satellite locations of many Bay Area favorites, like Gott's Roadside, known for its burgers and Ahi poke tacos, Hog Island Oyster Bar, for those craving a raw bar experience, and Live Fire Pizza, a woodfired pizza joint run by a restaurant industry veteran and a former execute chef from San Francisco's A16. The list of names at the Oxbow Market continually evolves, with new and interesting vendors moving in all the time.

Here is a great addition to the Valley, especially the town of Napa. Fabulous raw oysters from a number of regions (served with their famous “hogwash” mignonette sauce), and baked oysters (these with various toppings such as a Rockefeller or BBQ) are created to please. There are also choices of sandwiches and other fish specials, but it is the oysters from this venerable producer and retailer that are the draw.

Oxbow Market is a large indoor European-style market with several restaurants, wine bars, and shops. The anchor of the offerings is Hog Island Oyster Co., known for sustainably farmed bivalves from Tomales Bay. Expect a few tables and counter seating where you can see a shucking show with fresh shellfish daily, like oysters, clam chowder, and steamed mussels paired with local wines, champagne, and craft beer.

Head to Hog Island Oyster Co. at the Oxbow Public Market in downtown Napa, where you can enjoy a variety of locally sourced oysters on the half shell, served with a glass of crisp, cool white wine. For a more upscale experience, visit The Oyster Bar at Morimoto Napa, where you can indulge in a selection of oysters sourced from both the West and East coasts, expertly paired with wines from the extensive list.

At the Oxbow Public Market, you’ll find some big-name establishments from the Bay area, including Gott’s Roadside, Hog Island Oysters, and Kara’s Cupcakes, along with other artisan purveyors showcasing their products. In total, there are 22 unique and independent merchants that call the Oxbow Public Market home. Here are 10 of our favorite things to do at the market:

Hog Island Oyster Co. offers you the freshest seafood experience in Napa Valley. Located in the Oxbow Public Market, the oyster bar serves fresh shellfish that is harvested and delivered daily from their farm just 50 miles west on Tomales Bay. Enjoy Hog Island favorites and chef specials featuring fresh, sustainably caught seafood and produce from local area farms.

Hog Island is one of the best seafood restaurants you’ll find in the region. They serve some of the best oysters in the Bay Area; they’re fresh from their farm on nearby (and namesake) Hog Island. Savory entrees of oysters and other shellfish are accompanied by salads and small plates celebrating the delicious produce from local farmers and fisherman.

Head to Hog Island Oysters in Marshall and reserve a picnic table to shuck your own right on the oyster farm. Reservations are taken for two three-hour seatings a day and picnic tables come with a grill, shucking tools and basic sauces. Tony’s Seafood Restaurant just down the road is a sit-down spot recently bought and redone by the Hog Island folks.

Start with the gnocchi and oysters, which get a kick from chunks of nduja sausage. Some Taittinger champagne cuts through the spicy meat and warm oysters. Succulent milk-poached fluke with bone marrow lentils, persillade and paddlefish caviar came alongside a refreshing glass of 2014 Ried Steinsetz Kamptal Reserve Grüner Veltliner.

The 40-year-old local chain is a Bay Area institution known for its fresh local oysters and incomparable fish dishes. The restaurant is in the Oxbow Public Market, downtown Napa’s must-visit food hall. The casual stop has a raw bar, shuckers at the restaurant’s center and plenty of outdoor seating along the creek.

Located in Oxbow Public Market, Hog Island Oyster Bar is a delight. You can scoot yourself up to their bar and watch them prepping their popular raw oysters as you wait. Speaking of oysters, while they don’t list gluten-free options on their menu, I did confirm their raw oysters and chowder are gluten-free.

Hog Island Oyster Co is a unique seafood restaurant in Napa. Situated in the Oxbow Public Market, they offer fresh and sustainable oysters sourced directly from their farm in Tomales Bay. The open kitchen adds an element of culinary theater, where skilled chefs shuck oysters with precision and flair.

Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, Hog Island Oyster Co. is a must-visit for seafood enthusiasts. Known for its high-quality oysters and seafood, this establishment has been a staple for over 40 years. The restaurant's commitment to sustainability and quality is evident in every dish they serve.

Hog Island Oyster Co. is based out of Tomales Bay, just north of San Francisco, with oyster bar locations in both San Francisco’s Ferry Building and Napa’s Oxbow Market. As its name implies, the restaurant serves up fresh oysters and other shellfish of all varieties, prepared very simply.

Hog Island Oyster Co.’s farm on Tomales Bay, where we have been sustainably farming oysters since 1983, is the heart and home of our company. Visit the farm and indulge in the freshest hands-on oyster experience around. The Hog Shack offers live, local seafood and picnic essentials to-go.

Hog Island Oyster Co in Napa Valley is a must-visit for seafood lovers. They serve the freshest oysters in the area and have a rustic atmosphere. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and the menu offers a wide range of oysters and other seafood dishes, wines, and beers.

Restaurants include Hog Island Oyster Bar, Gott’s Roadside and Fieldwork Brewing Company and Eiko’s Modern Japanese Cuisine. The attractive Kitchen Door restaurant in the rear of the market will be moving to their own location on First Street downtown.

Hog Island Oyster Bar is one of the best places to eat in Napa Valley. Technically, we’ve already covered this venue, as it is located in Oxbow Public Market. But the Oyster Bar is just so iconic that it deserves to be an attraction in its own right.

This full-service outdoor cafe at the Hog Island Oyster Farm serves some of the best and most fresh seafood in Marin. Try their seasonal menu of raw and BBQ oysters, salads and seafood specials. 2024 Best of the County for Sandwiches and Seafood.

Located in Oxbow Public Market, Hog Island Oyster Co. offers a memorable oyster experience. The seafood restaurant does not take reservations, so you can walk in and grab a bite at any time. Happy hour is on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 5-7pm.

We had a dozen for USD36, which is comparable to the price of oysters we get in Singapore from Greenwood Market at $4.50 a pop. The were medium-sized oysters from different parts of US and Canada. The ones from Canada were the best.

Hog Island Oyster Company is the place to relax with fine wines and oysters. Located in Tomales Bay, the company raises over 3 million oysters annually, along with Manila clams and mussels, making it an oyster lover's paradise.

Along with worthy restaurants C Casa and Hog Island Oyster Bar, there’s Kara’s Cupcakes (with GF options), charcuterie, spices, and more—plus free wireless and ample indoor and outdoor seating. See their website for details

First tip is the Hog Island Oyster Bar, which is a great spot to order a glass of sparkling wine (I love bubbles) and oysters for Happy Hour, and you can choose to sit in the outdoor deck area or inside at their bar!!

610 1st St Suite 22, Napa, CA 94559Phone: 707-251-8113 Visit Website. A post shared by Hog Island Oyster Co. (@hogislandoysterco). Get ready for a culinary adventure and set your sights on Hog Island Oyster Co.

Amazing fresh oysters, straight from the bay to your plate. Raw or BBQ, Hog Island has amazing oysters both to go, or to enjoy at the cafe. The cafe has rustic picnic tables with a priceless view of the water.

Also located inside Oxbow Public Market, Hog Island has a Napa location perfect to hit before or after wine tasting. Sit at the counter for all the oyster-shucking action!. 610 1st St Suite 22, Napa, CA 94559

You can also grab a pre-dinner snack—think oysters from Hog Island Oyster Co., a mini Sweet S’mores or Chocolate Velvet cupcake from Kara’s Cupcakes, or housemade sourdough bagels from Loveski Deli.

A nice spot for lunch on a warm day, Hog Island Oyster Co. has some of the best seafood in Marin County!. And if you’re not a big fan of oysters, don’t worry. Hog Island has you covered.

- Rating: 4.2/5 (1342 reviews)- Price level: $$- Address: 610 1st St. Oxbow Public Market Napa, California - Categories: seafood- Read more on Yelp

They have selections of other foods and local wines, but oysters is the way to go. Its a small restaurant and worth the wait!