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San Francisco Restaurants

Swan Oyster Depot

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Good for: brunch, oysters, traditionalists, seafood-lovers

Not good for: getting a seat, lingering

  • Address
    • 1517 Polk St
  • Transport
    • 1, 19, 27, 47, 49
  • Phone
    • 415 673 1101
  • Hours
    • 8am-5:30pm Mon-Sat

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Lonely Planet review for Swan Oyster Depot

Superior flavor without the superior attitude of most seafood restaurants. The downside is an inevitable wait for the few counter seats, but the upside of the high turnover is unbelievably fresh seafood. On sunny days, place an order to go, browse Polk St boutiques, then breeze past the line to pick up your crab salad with Louie dressing and the obligatory top-grade oysters with mignonette (wine/shallot) sauce. Hike or take a bus up to Sterling Park for superlative seafood with ocean views.

 

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    I love this place

    humbucker recommends this,

    Oysters and beer served by guys who look like they just walked off the boat.

    Good for: brunch, oysters

    Not good for: getting a seat, lingering

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    I want one in my hometown!

    janinemareee recommends this,

    It's just a bar. No tables, just a bar. And that's the secret - it has the feel of a friendly local beer-bar (and Anchor Steam on tap), with the thrillingly fresh catch of a top-class seafood restaurant. There's something purely nostalgic about this place - it feels like it hasn't changed a bit - from the decor to the banter of the servers (they're family, you can tell) - since 1912. This might be my favourite restaurant IN THE WORLD. After my first revelatory visit I had to rush back for some quick breakfast oysters on my last day in San Fran...

    Good for: traditionalists, seafood-lovers

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