1. Hog Island Oyster Co.
9.2
1 Ferry Bldg #11 (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Financial District · 406 tips and reviews
Julia Johnson: While the clam chowder is my default lunch choice here (amazing!), it is crab season and they have crab on the menu!'
Tom Evans: Split a dozen oysters, get a clam chowder and grilled cheese each for a couple and you have the perfect lunch!
_: Known for their grill cheese sandwich, clam chowder, and oysters of course.
3. Bar Crudo
9.1
655 Divisadero St (at Grove St), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Panhandle · 215 tips and reviews
Christine Ngo: get the crudo sampler, uni avocado toast, clam chowder (get a cup or share a bowl with another). this is easily my favorite restaurant in san francisco.
Chris Fisher: Swordfish, seafood chowder and oysters were all fantastic.
Johnnie Skywalking: Seafood chowder is unique and tasty. somewhat feels the flavor of thai curry as well. but, the best is the crudo sampler and sea urchin.
6. Swan Oyster Depot
8.7
1517 Polk St (btwn Sacramento & California St.), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Polk Gulch · 220 tips and reviews
TerraMoto Transporation: Best Boston Clam Chowder with a side of Boudin Bakery sourdough bread made especially for restaurants.
Ian Thong: Oysters are really good, coming from a Sydney sider, Australia. Clam chowder is also great...!
Soo Wai Eng: Half shell oyster,clam chowder, sashimi with lemon, olive oil, onion, and capers, especially the scallop... Very delicious ! Worth the wait
8. Scoma's Restaurant
8.7
1965 Al Scoma Way (Jefferson Street), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Fishermans Wharf · 259 tips and reviews
Kara Whittington: have the catch of the day at scoma's, the clam chowder, filet of sole, calamari, great bread, and literally anything else on the menu. its all delicious!!
Hayley Miller: Go to Scoma's and order the lunch special and get the cup of clam chowder, crab Louie salad, and desert is included! Best sourdough bread in city, best fresh crab meat. and the soup is amazing as well
Roman Chawen: Rock shrimp scampish, Clam chowder, & King Salmon with ravioli are all excellent!!!
10. Bistro Boudin
7.9
160 Jefferson St (btw Mason & Taylor), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Fishermans Wharf · 98 tips and reviews
Elon Lenka: Try the baked goat cheese and the clam chowder. Sourdough gnocchi good too, unless you're hungry (small portion).
Wim Godden: Their clam chowder in sourdough bowl is excellent (best I've eaten so far - and I've eaten quite a few !), salmon was great. Too bad they don't have the 'select 3' desert special anymore.
melissa ta: Besides the delicious and well known clam chowder in a bread bowl, make sure to save room for dessert and get the sourdough apple pie!!
14. Tadich Grill
8.6
240 California St (btwn Battery & Front St), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Financial District · 164 tips and reviews
Carolyn Shea: Great Boston Clam Chowder.
Rebecca Goberstein: Best clam chowder in the city. Amazing seafood. Started by 2 Croatian brothers during the Gold Rush, making it the oldest restaurant in the state. This place rocks. No reservations, so get here early.
Jinnie L: old school vibe/charm place - kinda like it ;P dungenous crab cocktail, clam chowder, n cioppino were delicious~ service was fast n good.
15. Woodhouse Fish Co.
7.9
1914 Fillmore St (btwn Pine & Bush St), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Japantown · 141 tips and reviews
Andrea: Absolutely delish! Cute decor, amazing food. The clam chowder was amazing, as was the lobster roll.
Helen Yuen: Wonderful choice of seafood in menu! Clam chowder, oysters, sour dough bread pudding all tasted wonderful! Great portion size!
Anita Yueming: Clam chowder and sourdough pudding was delicious!