Swan Oyster Depot
seafood
We hold 230 venues in San Francisco, CA and could score 133 of them. This one is not among them, so it has no position — not a low one.
There is no score breakdown to show: nothing we read about this venue earned points in any of the four categories, so a bar chart of zeroes would look like a verdict on the kitchen rather than on what it publishes. What we did read is below.
v1.7.4 0.0/100 = sourcing 0.0/50 (named-farm 0 distinct, named-region 0 distinct, attribute 0 distinct, buzzword 0 distinct) + farm partners 0.0/20 (none scored) + registry 0.0/12 (none listed) + press 0.0/18 (capped at 35% of the 0.0-point evidence base).
Buzzwords only. This venue uses sourcing language ("farm-fresh", "locally sourced") but names no farms, regions, or verifiable attributes.
Authority & awards
- The best classic restaurants in San Francisco ↗
San Francisco Chronicle
National authorityMacKenzie Chung Fegan
“1517 Polk St., San Francisco https://s.hdnux.com/photos/0/0/0/23039658/1/175x0.jpg Yeah, you’re probably going to have to wait. And they don’t take cards. And there’s no website. But as you near the front of the line a server will ask if you want a beer, there’s an ATM across the street and who visits websites anyway? Swan has been operating in its current location since 1912, and it’s not about to change for your personal comfort. Once you’re inside, perched on a stool at the long marble counter, all that matters is you and what you’re about to do to that pile of fresh shellfish. Get a half cracked crab to accompany your Line Beer and a few oysters or anything else from the raw bar — defini”
Local authority
- The 14 Best Seafood Restaurants in San Francisco ↗
Eater SF
Local authorityFlora Tsapovsky
“The famous lines at this institution have been known to drive people to consume seafood as early as 10 a.m. Without a website or social media, Swan’s reigns supreme for several good reasons — the tight, impossibly fresh menu, the much-imitated Sicilian crudo, and the irreplaceable classic San Francisco vibes. * [1517 Polk St, San Francisco, CA, 94109, US](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Swan%20Oyster%20Depot%2C%201517%20Polk%20St%2C%20San%20Francisco%2C%20CA%2C%2094109%2C%20US) * [(415) 673-1101](tel:4156731101) * [Visit website](http://www.sfswanoysterdepot.com/) ![Swan Oyster Depot](https://platform.sf.eater.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/chorus/uploads/chorus_asset/file/1”
Lifestyle coverage
- The Most Iconic Food Experiences in San Francisco ↗
Thrillist SF
National lifestyle“*Nob Hill* Waiting in line for a seat at the counter of this pocket-sized seafood shop on Polk Street is basically a rite of passage in San Francisco. It’s also a rare breed of restaurant that is a constant draw for locals and tourists alike, but whatever gets you there, the wait is always worth it. Start with a dozen oysters then move on to the Crab Back, best sopped up with the ever-present wedges of sourdough bread—or consider a Louie Salad if you’re tempted by a classic. The one thing you can’t miss is the Sicilian Sashimi: an assortment of thin-sliced raw salmon, scallops and tuna, drizzled with olive oil and finished with salt and capers. It’s perfect, especially accompanied with a col”