Swan Oyster Depot

1517 Polk St, San Francisco, California 94109 USA

3,230 Reviews

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Reasonable

Closed Now

Opens Fri 8a

Independent
Credit Cards
not Accepted
Pet Friendly
Wheelchair
Accessible
No Wifi

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“A beacon for seafood lovers since 1912”

An always-too-crowded oyster bar with a row of nineteen wobbly stools and a menu on the wall that lists little more than shellfish, Swan Oyster Depot has been a beacon for seafood lovers since it opened in 1912. Oysters from the east and west coasts are served on the half-shell; The menu also includes whole lobsters, seafood salads made of shrimp or crab; and smoked trout or salmon, available with rye or French bread. Also, creamy Boston-style chowder.

Reviewed by
Cameron B.

April 08, 2024

Showed up around 10:45 on a Monday and waited 10 minutes. Thee friendliest service I've had in SF, felt like eating at my Uncles house. I've server was very accommodating and friendly, super... Read more

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Maya A.

March 27, 2024

Been wanting to try this SF staple for some time now and finally decided to take a day off on a Thursday and explore. I had read about the long lines and thought that Thursday I would have a... Read more

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Katherine N.

March 24, 2024

Giving this place 3 stars due to hygiene and unknown pricing. The restaurant is tiny, bathroom is located all the way in the back near open lockers where employee shoes and everything is falling... Read more

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