Swan Oyster Depot is one of the best seafood restaurants in San Francisco for cheap eats, especially if you want a strong option in San Francisco.
Swan Oyster Depot has occupied the same marble counter on Polk Street, and by most accounts there is nothing else quite like it in San Francisco — possibly anywhere in the country.
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Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. Swan Oyster Depot is listed in the Moderate spend price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.
Swan Oyster Depot works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. Oysters and Crab Louie also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 2,212 Google reviews.
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Swan Oyster Depot is a Seafood restaurant located in San Francisco, San Francisco. Swan Oyster Depot has occupied the same marble counter on Polk Street, and by most accounts there is nothing else quite like it in San Francisco — possibly anywhere in the country.
Swan Oyster Depot is best for cheap eats. Swan Oyster Depot works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. Oysters and Crab Louie also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 2,212 Google reviews.
Swan Oyster Depot is in the Moderate spend price range ($$). Google rating: 9.2 from 2,212 reviews
Start with Oysters, Crab Louie, Clam chowder and Smoked salmon. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Swan Oyster Depot holds a 9.2 Google rating from 2,212 reviews. Swan Oyster Depot works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. Oysters and Crab Louie also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 2,212 Google reviews.
Swan Oyster Depot is located at 1517 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
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