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Top Sentiments among Swan Oyster Depot Reviewers
Best crab salad
Best clam chowders
Perfect dozen oysters
Friendly oyster guy
Best oyster intown
Decent oyster bar
Fresh market fish
Good dressings
Delicate flavors
Like raw oysters
Customer Reviews (61 reviews)
Lance G.
on Judys Book Nov 16, 2009By far the best fresh oysters on the half shell restaurant I've ever been to. The restaurant space is basic, but the atmosphere was just right for getting the job done, and the wait staff professional. None of that... (more)
rangerval
on Citysearch Jun 16, 2009I ate here for the first time in 1987 and I make a point to stop here everytime I return. The raw oysters are a must as is the clam chowder. Get the crab louie - more crab - less work. I'll be having lunch their next week... (more)
steely1
on Citysearch May 05, 2009What a fun, delicious place to get oysters. The freshest in town! Ordered three dozen for a party I was having and they came out beautifully. And the nicest owner's. While you wait for a table. they offer you wine. Very... (more)
Heineybabe
on Citysearch Feb 23, 2009OMG... I have never been to any food place where the worker's do not wash their hands after handling cash. Licking their hands, (note: no ATTEMPTs to even wash their hands) touching the hand-made crab salad. Grabbing... (more)
misskimberly
on Citysearch Feb 04, 2009Every time I travel to SF, I make sure to eat at this lovely gem. I love the old school atmosphere and how unpretentious this restaurant is while offering such good seafood. If you're looking for good seafood in SF and... (more)
cmpost
on Citysearch Jan 29, 2009I live in Buffalo, NY and have found ways to transport Swan's homemade horseradish back from the Bay area. Their wide variety of oysters are amazing! Swan's is a routine stop every time I visit San Francisco.... (more)
Bengelina
on Citysearch Jan 12, 2009I have tried many clam chowder soups all over from Belgium, Canada, Boston, Easton, Seattle, Los Angeles, Taiwan, to New York, and nothing beats the San Fran's Swan's Oyster Depot. I had to special order it from there... (more)
chef2nv
on Citysearch Jul 25, 2008BE SURE TO COUNT YOUR CHANGE. I used to live down the street fron SOD for 20 years and only been there about 6-10 times. AND 90% OF THE TIME THEY TRY TO RIP YOU OFF.....Here is the test...go in with a 100 dollar bill. Have the... (more)
sillybugger
on Citysearch Jun 22, 2008My business partner and I had only 24 hours in SF for a meeting, so we asked around and, without fail, this was the place recommended for Russian Hill (and beyond). It's a diner-y place, not at all fancy, and my legs did... (more)
GoldenGateGoldenBear
on Citysearch May 16, 2008This is a classic S.F. seafood lunch spot. Be sure you know what it is...it is a casual lunch counter (a 5-star one at that). It has the freshest and highest quality of any place in the city. You sit at a long counter and get... (more)