Welcome to Swan Oyster Depot
Swan Oyster Depot is a seafood haven located in San Francisco, offering fresh oysters, clams, sashimi, and crab cocktails. The intimate space, run by a friendly staff, serves up specialties like crab Louie, chowders, and combo sashimi. The highlight for many includes the cherry stones and crab back, rarely found elsewhere. Dive into a variety of dishes, including the Sicilian crudo with salmon, tuna, yellowtail, and scallops, alongside a variety salad with shrimp and crab. The pleasant ambiance, fresh seafood, and personalized service make Swan Oyster Depot a must-visit for seafood enthusiasts.
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1517 Polk St, San Francisco, CA, United States, California Hotline: (415) 673-1101
Greetings and welcome to Swan Oyster Depot, a renowned seafood franchise located at 1517 Polk St in San Francisco, California. As the owner, I am delighted to share with you the highlights of our establishment and express my own fondness for the exceptional dishes we serve.
At Swan Oyster Depot, we specialize in offering a wide variety of delectable seafood options. Whether you're in the mood for our Maine Attraction Lobsters, cooked to order and served with rich drawn butter, or our West Coast Little Necks, served on the half shell, you'll find that each dish is crafted with the utmost care and attention to detail. Our Smoked Trout and Smoked White Fish are served with a delightful salad, bread, and butter, making it a perfect choice for those seeking a flavorful and satisfying meal. For those craving traditional favorites, our Boston Clam Chowder and Bread & Butter are sure to please.
One of our standout dishes is the Swan Special, a tantalizing combination of shrimp cocktail and beer, which perfectly pairs the freshness of the seafood with a delightful beverage. Additionally, our Half Cracked Crab, served with bread and butter, is a customer favorite and truly captures the essence of our establishment.
We also take pride in offering a variety of salads, including Shrimp, Crab, Lobster, Prawn, and Combination options. These salads are expertly prepared and provide a refreshing and healthy alternative to our seafood offerings.
To complement your meal, we offer an array of beverages, including Anchor Steam beer, wine, Pepsi, tea, Stella Artois, lemon-lime soda, coffee, and milk. Whether you prefer a cold brew or a warm cup of coffee, we have options to suit every palate.
With respect to the dining experience, Swan Oyster Depot provides both waiter service and outdoor seating. We also offer provisions for takeout, delivery, and private dining, ensuring that our customers have a range of options to enjoy our delectable seafood. We strive to maintain a casual and friendly atmosphere, allowing our guests to relax and savor their meals in a welcoming environment.
The positive experiences of our customers are a testament to the quality of our food and service. Our loyal patrons have expressed their appreciation for the freshest seafood, friendly staff, and amazing flavors they have encountered at Swan Oyster Depot. Reviews consistently highlight the exceptional freshness of our seafood, delightful staff, and the variety of options available.
I am passionate about providing an unforgettable dining experience for each and every customer who walks through our doors. Swan Oyster Depot has been a beloved establishment in San Francisco for years, and I am committed to upholding the high standards that have made us a staple in the seafood scene.
Thank you for considering Swan Oyster Depot for your next seafood adventure. We look forward to serving you and sharing our love for the ocean's bounty.
For inquiries or reservations, please contact us at (415) 673-1101.
Fun place! Great staff. Freshest seafood. Had oysters, clams, sashimi, and a crab cocktail. Cash only. Last seating was 2pm. The sashimi and the littleneck clams were the highlights for me.
Sadden me to know that many don't go here now because someone or a bunch of people called them racist.
1. I've lived in San Francisco for about 16.5 years.
2. I'm Asian (pure Chinese)
3. They are not racist !
Food has not changed , my go to is usually crab Louie , chowders, and small order of combo sashimi .
However, today they still had cherry stones and crab back. I can't get these where I live now ...so crab back and cherry stones it is ! + anchor steam which closing down this week .
Best to catch a Uber or Lyft .
As expected, a bit of a wait but totally worth it. We got the half cooked crab, chowder, a dozen oysters & the crab salad. The service was amazing albeit unexpected. Kudos SOD!
As an SF native, this place didn't disappoint. Friendly old school staff and fresh sea food. Complimenti paesani. Keep doing your thing!
Definitely my go to restaurant for fresh oysters! Wish it has the oyster selections from pre pandemic.
Swan's is such a special place. I came here on a whim based on a rec of my taxi driver and was not disappointed. I arrived about an hour before they stopped seating people & the line was probably 12 people deep. I was lucky to snag one of the last spots, and once I saw how intimate the space was, it made sense why the line moved so slowly. They'll also allow you to skip the line if you're just getting take away.
As for the food, everything I tried was great and very fresh. My favorite dish was probably the Sicilian crudo - it was just so flavorful and I loved having a variety of fish - salmon, tuna, yellowtail, & scallops. I also really liked the variety salad which had big & small shrimps and some of the best crab that I've had - be sure to ask for the Louie sauce too - it's fantastic. Oysters/clams were great as well. What I liked the most was how friendly and accommodating the staff was - they'll basically curate the dishes you get based on your likes - it was a really nice touch and they don't rush you at all.
I didn't realize it was cash only, but they were nice enough to point me in the direction of a couple nearby atms. Can't recommend this place enough! Worth the wait.
So so good. the smoked salmon fish is soo tender, buttery and good. We went pretty early around 9:30-10am and waited about 20minutes. Friendly and awesome staff. Pricey and cash only but its a really pleasant place to enjoy fresh fish, great music with great staff. Family run four for generations.
