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Swan Oyster Depot

1517 Polk St, San Francisco, California 94109 USA

3,229 Reviews
$$
Reasonable
Open Now
Thu 8a-2:30p
  • 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.

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Paul M.

Worth the hype and SO happy I finally made it here after a few previous SF visits recently of skipping it! Last Friday a buddy of mine and I posted up around 1130. Line was maybe 6-8 deep so not... Read more

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Katherine N.

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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Cindy F.

Truly a seafood institution. We were lucky enough to immediately sit down (trick is go in at 10am but have to be willing to eat seafood that early haha). Favorites were the little neck clams... Read more

Swan Oyster Depot

1517 Polk St
San Francisco, California
94109 USA
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Hours

Open now until 2:30 pm
  • Mon - Sat: 8:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    Pets Allowed
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    Wheelchair Accessible
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    Credit Cards Accepted
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    Lunch
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