[Lunch] Swan Oyster Depot (Queue for Ten)

Swan Oyster Depot Saying *Swan Oyster Depot* is a favorite is akin to saying children love Santa Claus. And children really do love Santa.

This is a legendary San Francisco experience, a world wide destination long before celebrity endorsements, the only piece missing is *Anchor Steam* beer from my first visit.

Oysters are great, Crab is great. It's like that. I also like their Clam Chowder.

Come wait in line and we'll eventually get in and seated, be patient it may take a while, but this is not only for tourists.

Minutiae *Swan Oyster Depot* has only 18 stools, so we'll queue outside together and pair up to be seated or eat individually.

The social part of this meal will be while in the line. *Swan Oyster Depot* can take an hour to be seated, bring water if you need.

History *Swan Oyster Depot* first opened in early 1890s as the *Cable Oyster Depot*. Founded by the *Lausten* *family*, who were immigrants from *Denmark*, the shop, started as a purveyor of shellfish from *Fisherman's Wharf*. In 1946, *Sal Sancimino* and *Pat La Rocca* bought *Swan Oyster Depot* from the *Laustens*.

Currently, *Swan Oyster Depot* has a legendary selection of fresh, never frozen, seafood. Primarily shellfish but also fresh fish.

Their menu features oysters, but also has shrimp and clam chowder.

*Swan Oyster Depot* has won countless awards and been featured on many television cooking and restaurant shows. Their awards include mentioned as a San Francisco destination by Michelin, James Beard awards and more.

History from *wikipedia*

Menus and Reviews *Swan Oyster Depot does not have a website* [Swan Oyster Depot (Yelp*)](https://www.yelp.com/biz/swan-oyster-depot-san-francisco) [Swan Oyster Depot (SFGate)](https://www.sfgate.com/food/article/swan-oyster-depot-sf-review-18182977.php)

Administratriva Prices are based on individual orders and can be as low as $20 or higher than $100, current pricing I would guess $75 for a solo diner and closer to $50 if you split with someone and wanted to try a wide variety of their menu.

*Dress is smart casual*

Taxes and Restaurant Fees Dining in San Francisco has a sales tax (8.625%) and probably an employee health mandate (3-10%), a tip (20%) may be automatically added, even on individual bills, if not we expect a 20% minimum tip to be paid for individual bills.

*Each diner should be billed separately and is responsible for their own orders and costs.*

*Please bring cash, historically they only accept cash.*

Transportation to Swan Oyster Depot MUNI: 19, (California Cable Car, 49)

Finding street parking in The Tenderloin is usually difficult.

Parking garages can be found nearby

*Use event comments for Car Pooling and Ride Sharing.*

*Many thanks for the photos and history from restaurant website*

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