Swan Oyster Depot
1517 Polk St
San FranciscoCA94109
Payment Methods: Cash
Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
- Monday
- 10:30am-5:30pm
- Tuesday
- 10:30am-5:30pm
- Wednesday
- 10:30am-5:30pm
- Thursday
- 10:30am-5:30pm
- Friday
- 10:30am-5:30pm
- Saturday
- 10:30am-5:30pm
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- Total Reviews
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Description
Swan Oyster Depot was founded in 1912. Swan Oyster Depot specializes in Retail - Fish Markets.
Tips
When to Go: Swan Oyster Depot doesn't take reservations, and there's nearly always a line stretching onto the sidewalk. Avoid mealtimes to minimize the wait.
Know Before You Go: A short list of wines served by the glass and bar seating accommodate solo diners.
Editorial Reviews
Rated Food27 Decor12 Service24 Cost$39 Ratings are out of 30. Key to ratingsQuestion
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Zagat ratings
Zagat calculates ratings on a 30-point scale based on periodic consumer surveys
* 26 - 30
* Extraordinary to Perfection
* 21 - 25
* Very Good to Excellent
* 16 - 20
* Good to Very Good
* 11 - 15
* Fair to Good
* 0 - 10
* Poor to Fair
* I
* Inexpensive
* M
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Swan Oyster Depot Restaurant Review:
The Swan Oyster Depot is a San Francisco landmark: the restaurant has been selling and serving fresh, frill-free seafood since 1912. Behind the marble counter, convivial employees shuck impeccably fresh oysters. Steamed crab, shrimp and lobster are also offered, but don’t expect any fancy preparations. A couple of draft beers, including San Francisco’s own Anchor Steam, complete the dining...
Opened in 1912, Swan Oyster Depot isn't a restaurant, it's a landmark. Today, the fifth generation is behind the original marble counter, and the ground rules remain unchanged. Except for the rich, creamy clam chowder, everything here is served cold. "Cooking" means tossing shrimp salad with Louie dressing (sort of a homemade Thousand Island), shucking oysters, or cracking crab (ask Frank to...
Mayberry-style friendliness, impeccable seafood and affordable prices--this family-owned oyster bar has earned its legendary status.:
The Scene
Once past the perpetual line, diners grab a stool behind the long, narrow marble bar. Even first-time visitors are greeted like long-lost relatives by the affable...
Once past the perpetual line, diners grab a stool behind the long, narrow marble bar. Even first-time visitors are greeted like long-lost relatives by the affable...
Information from the business
Celebrating almost 100 years in San Francisco. We are one of the oldest family owned restaurants in the world. We have a fine selection of crab, and most sea foods. Please come check us out and let us know what you think. You'll have a great time here, we promise. Thanks, and we hope to see you soon!
