Seafood · $$$

Swan Oyster Depot

Name: Swan Oyster Depot
Address: 1517 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA, San Francisco, United States
Price range: $$$
Rating: 3.84

Polk Gulch

$70/person· 1 check-in

Walk-in only · expect a lineBusiest likely midday and early afternoon, especially on weekends.

Pioneered by Ricky Zhong · Jun 2026

Good to know

Food

4.0

Ambiance

3.5

Service

3.5

Rated by 1 diner

Website

Seafood · $$$

Swan Oyster Depot

Polk Gulch

$70/person· 1 check-in

Walk-in only · expect a lineBusiest likely midday and early afternoon, especially on weekends.

Pioneered by Ricky Zhong · Jun 2026

Good to know

Food

4.0

Ambiance

3.5

Service

3.5

Rated by 1 diner

Website

What to Order

11 dishes

Our Take

Historic seafood counter with fresh oysters and crab

Based on 2,250 reviews

Exceptional freshness of seafoodHistoric and charming atmosphereUnique 'secret menu' items

Very long wait timesCash-only policyMinimalist and functional service

Best for: Seafood aficionados seeking peak freshness
Experiencing a classic San Francisco institution
Solo diners or small groups willing to wait
Busiest: Likely midday and early afternoon, especially on weekends.
Reservations: No reservations