My husband and I went to Swan Oyster Depot on a Friday morning around 10:00 am thinking there would be no line. Wrong. There was a line out the door.......waited a while outside. But the food and service is so amazing and worth the wait. They also send you home with a post card and a sponge business card. Love my experience here!!

I have come back here 6 times and really enjoy this place. I don't mind waiting in line. the crab Louie salad is worth it. Try the sour dough bread with butter and chowder. I come here everytime I am in SF.

Get their early, like right when they open and get the crab back. Bring your cash!! I had the best lunch ever with an assortment of oysters with a crab back and an anchor steam. Loved it so much. Can not wait to go back.

Maybe i expected this restaurant to be totally awesome due the fact that theres a queue of 30mins or more on a daily basis and friends recommendation, but i didnt find it extraordinary.

Had the crabs, oysters, crab salad, BUT THE ONLY ITEM THAT WAS GOOD..... was the clam chowder.

Wait let me rephrase, IT IS AMAZING! i had 3-5 bowls/ cups (but hey, whose counting?)

I would only go there again for the CLAM CHOWDER and NOTHING ELSE.

Hog island oyster much better

Lines form early, but the seafood is as fresh as you have ever had it. The banter is smart and funny. Food and entertainment in one!