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Swan Oyster Depot

San Francisco, CA

About Swan Oyster Depot

Legendary 18-seat counter-only seafood spot on Polk Street serving Dungeness crab, oysters, and clam chowder since 1912. Cash only, no reservations, and a line that starts before they open. Anthony Bourdain called it his favorite restaurant in San Francisco. Tech billionaires and Warriors players wait like everyone else.

Located in San Francisco.

Tags: seafood counter historic cash-only nob-hill

Swan Oyster Depot Address, Photos & Visitor Answers

Address: Swan Oyster Depot is located in San Francisco, CA.

Photos: Use the gallery image on this page and nearby recommendations to preview Swan Oyster Depot before you visit.

Hours: Swan Oyster Depot hours can vary by event day and season. Check official local listings before heading out.

Transit: If you are planning transit access to Swan Oyster Depot, check local bus and train schedules in San Francisco.

How Fans Usually Use Swan Oyster Depot

Swan Oyster Depot works best as a pregame and recovery food anchor in San Francisco.

  1. Before the Main Event: Use Swan Oyster Depot as your setup point before heading into the busiest event window.
  2. During Peak Crowd Hours: Pair this stop with nearby venue routes and monitor local event timing for faster transitions.
  3. After the Event: Layer Swan Oyster Depot into your closeout plan with additional food/nightlife/attraction options from linked city pages.

Swan Oyster Depot Fan Planning Snapshot

  • Source Coverage: 3 verified sources linked for this place.
  • Nearby Fan Weekend Ideas: 4 fan weekend ideas currently available in San Francisco.
  • Best Event Pairing: 2025 San Francisco Super Bowl Week is one of the strongest event anchors near this spot.
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About Swan Oyster Depot

Swan Oyster Depot is a popular spot for fans visiting San Francisco. Legendary 18-seat counter-only seafood spot on Polk Street serving Dungeness crab, oysters, and clam chowder since 1912. Cash only, no reservations, and a line that starts before they open. Anthony Bourdain called it his favorite restaurant in San Francisco. Tech billionaires and Warriors players wait like everyone else.

Swan Oyster Depot is located in San Francisco, CA.

Swan Oyster Depot is located in San Francisco, CA.

Use the gallery image on this page and nearby recommendations to preview Swan Oyster Depot before you visit.

Swan Oyster Depot hours can vary by event day and season. Check official local listings before heading out.

If you are planning transit access to Swan Oyster Depot, check local bus and train schedules in San Francisco.