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Swan Oyster Depot


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5 of 5 stars 156 ratings
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#23 of 3,042 restaurants in San Francisco
  • Price range*: $21-$30
  • Neighborhood: Pacific Heights
  • Address: 1517 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109-3606
  • Phone:  (415) 673-1101
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 10, 2009
0/2 found this review helpful

such fun! more

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5 of 5 stars
foodfiendAustralia 6 contributions
Australia
May 19, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

This is the one place i always go when in the bay area. You have to go early or be prepared to wait, but it's worth it. The no frills counter isn't particularly comfortable, but the staff is always friendly and more than makes up for the slightly cramped environment. Oysters, chowders, old fashioned crab Louies....they're outstanding. Anchor Steam on... more

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4 of 5 stars
branmoof 12 contributions
Canada
Apr 7, 2009
1/2 found this review helpful

Small narrow space with counter seating and line-ups.. we got there early enough so hardly had to wait. It was our last stop before our trip back home. Could have ended up being a bad place to go before a flight, but ended up being good. Was nervous about trying raw oysters again, as my last experience years ago left... more

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5 of 5 stars
Kingturtle 16 contributions
Mar 26, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

if you like fresh seafood, this is the place! it's worth the wait! more

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4 of 5 stars
Kholleran 55 contributions
Mar 15, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

great food, but you have to wait in line a long time to get in, great service more

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5 of 5 stars
Taniquan 84 contributions
Coronado, California
Mar 8, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I love raw oysters and eat them every chance I can. I don't care what they cost, I just want the best and lots of them. On my last trip to SF I ate two platters of assorted fresh oysters at the Hog Oyster Company in the Ferry Building. It cost about $100 and it was, at best, nothing special.... more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 26, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

Limited menu but delicous and the seafood is sooo fresh! Great lunch place! more

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5 of 5 stars
Spice-O-Life 9 contributions
Rome, Italy
Jan 19, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

If you want the best, freshest sea food you've ever tasted, go here. Get the chowder. Get the smoked salmon. Get the shrimp and crab and above all: THE OYSTERS ARE AMAZING. Words don't do it justice. It's a little pricey, but so is everything else in the bay area, and the ambience and charm to this place are unmatched.... more

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5 of 5 stars
dmw319 1 contribution
Upland,Ca
Jan 14, 2009

The clam chowder here is second to none! Awesome! And the atmosphere and people who run it are so personable and nice. Good wines and seafood salad is to die for all fresh and delicious! more

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3 of 5 stars
PriscillaLSan... 30 contributions
Dec 28, 2008

Bar stool seating, long wait, Good if you like raw oysters and seafood. I didn't like the clam chowder. Louie Salad was okay. more

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Swan Oyster Depot Address

1517 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109-3606
Tel: (415) 673-1101
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.