Swan Oyster Depot - San Francisco Restaurant

  • Address: 1517 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA 94109-3606
  • Phone: +1 415 673 1101
Average Rating
4.5
 377+ reviews
from 4 sources
Yelp
4.5
 317+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel
5.0
 18+ reviews
CitySearch
5.0
 41+ reviews
Frommers
2.0
 1+ reviews

Estimated Price: From $7

Swan Oyster Depot
1517 Polk Street
San Francisco, CA 94109-3606

Swan Oyster Depot Details

Descriptions from Across the Web

  • Pull up a chair at the counter of this SF institution and enjoy some of the best Boston Clam Chowder you will ever taste. Besides Clam Chowder, most of the offerings on the menu board are served raw, cocktail-style. The Depot is also a fish market. You can buy a fillet to cook up at home. The atm... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • 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 owner-operators. Decor is decidedly no-frills, with menus decking the walls and a counter cluttered with oyster crackers an... more on CitySearch
  • 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... more on Frommers
  • Straightforward seafood complemented by a couple of draft beers. more on Gayot

Reviews From Across The Web read all

5.0
The Real Deal

(April 07, 2004 00:00)

No frills, just great seafood in an legitimately authentic setting. A dozen oysters followed by a crab salad, all washed down ... nate.koechley, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel

3.0
must have been an off day

I've heard a lot about Swan from locals and out of towners alike. The atmosphere is definitely unique, as the simple reminds of older places elsewhere. The oysters, however, seemed a little off. The texture and flavor were ok, but not super fresh. On the other hand, the seafood cocktail was very ... pjlee1971, a user of citysearch.com. Read full review on CitySearch

5.0
James C. 's review

COME EARLY, AND COME OFTEN!! a user of yelp.com. Read full review on Yelp

5.0
Simple, Casual and Awesome....

This is a great place to duck in for some great chowder and/or shellfish. Don't let the fact thay you sit at the counter and usually have to wait in line throw you. This place is as good as it gets and worth the wait. This friendly, family-owned and operated seafood diner is a must do for locals ... tim55bear2003, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel

4.0
great food, poor health rating

Though the food was excellent, the Chronicle just pointed out a big kink in the restaurant's armor. The health ratings of the restaurant are appalling. Receiving a "C" rating is not a good sign for a restaurant. Handwashing - No Supplies/Employee did not Wash Hands Condition - Disrepair Improperl... dmzizmor, a user of citysearch.com. Read full review on CitySearch

Directions

Cross Street :California Street

Between California and Sacramento sts, Nob Hill/Russian Hill

Hours

8a-5:30p M-Sa

Other Web Resources

  • Read more about Swan Oyster Depot on Yahoo! Travel
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  • http://www.visitberkeley.com

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