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Swan Oyster Depot 

1517 Polk
San Francisco, CA 94109
Nob Hill/ Russian Hill/ Fisherman's Wharf
415-673-1101

Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-5:30pm

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Restaurant Details

There are only 18 stools at Swan Oyster Depot's well-worn marble counter (continuously in use since 1912), so you often have to wait in line for a crack at the fresh oysters and clams opened to order here. But the seafood at this Polk Gulch restaurant is worth the wait. We also love the buttery, creamy clam chowder, and can't resist the lush crab Louis salad.

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Price: $$
Payment Type: cash

Parking: Street


Reservations: Not Accepted


Attire: Casual.


Extra Info: Parking: difficult. Muni: 1, 19, 47, 49.

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