Description:
Turning 96 years old in 2008, Swan Oyster Depot is a classic San Francisco dining experience you shouldn't miss. Opened in 1912, this tiny hole in the wall, run by the city's friendliest servers, is little more than a narrow fish market that decided to slap down some bar stools. There are only 20 or so stools here, jammed cheek-by-jowl along a long marble bar. Most patrons come for a quick cup of chowder or a plate of oysters on the half shell that arrive on crushed ice. The menu is limited to fresh crab, shrimp, oyster, clam cocktails, a few types of smoked fish, Maine lobster, and Boston-style clam chowder, all of which are exceedingly fresh. Note: Don't let the lunchtime line dissuade you -- it moves fast.
- © Frommer's 2013
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User Reviews for Swan Oyster Depot
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AMAZING!! Loved it!
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We arrived @ Sawn around 2pm on a Tuesday afternoon. Waiting a little less than an hour to score two seats at the bar. You have to get the mixed dozed oysters, oh my delicious! The...
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- posted on 11.23.12
- by KGraziose
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Classic, exceeded expectations
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Normally I am alittle hesitant about places like this - but this was great. You will wait in line (my wait 45 min), fyi, it will make you angry - you will start thinking that those...
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- posted on 11.13.12
- by FollowingtheEquator
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Delicious and different!
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If you are reading this expecting it to be a regular restaurant... You're on the wrong track. Don't expect a table, a menu or a waiter. Expect to wait in line to sit at a...
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- posted on 11.12.12
- by Kins923
Awards:
San Francisco Chronicle
- Top 100 Restaurant 2008
- Top 100 Restaurant 2009
Food and Wine Magazine
- Go List 2007
CitySearch
- Clam Chowder 2004 – Audience Winner
- Raw Oysters 2006 – Audience Winner
- Lunch Spot 2007 – Editorial Winner
Frommer's
- Highly Recommended 2009
- Highly Recommended 2010
- Details
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: 415/673-1101
Address:
- 1517 Polk St
- Between California and Sacramento sts
- San Francisco, CA 94109
Payments:
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Hours:
- Mon-Sat 8am-5:30pm
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