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Swan Oyster Depot
1517 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
+1 415 673 1101
site: Swan Oyster Depot
#38 of 1044 restaurants rated by Real Travelers

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Turning 94 years old in 2006, 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 seats 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 chilling 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. Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

Total Rooms:

29

Price

Seafood cocktails $7-$15, clams and oysters on the half shell $7.50 per half-dozen,M

Credit Cards Accepted

Not accepted

Reservations

Reservations not accepted

Directions

Bus: 1, 19, 47, or 49

Area

Between California and Sacramento sts

Parking

Free parking

Hours

Mon-Sat 8am-5:30pm

Information by Frommers

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