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#25 of 2,928 restaurants in San Francisco
  • Cuisines: American, Seafood
  • Price range*: $21-$30
  • Neighborhood: Pacific Heights
  • Recommended For: Child-friendly
  • Address: 1517 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109-3606
  • Phone:  (415) 673-1101
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“very fresh, for seafood...”
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Sep 14, 2008

very fresh, for seafood lovers only. Helps if you have money to spend, non-Asian seafood restaurants are all super expensive, even this casual place more

“Casual dining on Polk...”
3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Sep 1, 2008

Casual dining on Polk. Best for lunch. Fresh seafood, superb chowder and friendly atmosphere. more

“be patient in line, it's...”
4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Sep 1, 2008

be patient in line, it's worth the wait! more

“A San Francisco tradition”
5 of 5 stars
Nelsonian
Monterey, CA
Aug 19, 2008

Whenever I get into town (from Carmel) my first stop before I hit my hotel, is Swan's. Swan's is about 12.5' wife, fairly deep, a fish market with marble counters, rickety old stools and super things to eat. Their only hot dish is clam chowder, a little bit of heaven. I love their olympia oyster cocktails when the "Olymps" are... more

“Open from 8-6, cash...”
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 14, 2008

Open from 8-6, cash only. Best fresh seafood...I always go at 8am and have 6 oysters, a cup of chowder and a combo louie salad. Love this place!!!! more

“the freshest in town”
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 15, 2008

the freshest in town more

“Food Network Find, love...”
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 12, 2008

Food Network Find, love counter seating more

“Never actually eaten...”
4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 2, 2008

Never actually eaten here but my best friends wife buys the fresh catch from them quite often to grill up at home... top quality only the best fish here. more

“Find me a better place...”
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 22, 2008

Find me a better place in the city to get Oysters... the experience almost rivals the seafood. more

“fast & easy seafood...”
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 22, 2008

fast & easy seafood - small place more

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Swan Oyster Depot Address

1517 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109-3606
Tel: (415) 673-1101
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