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Swan Oyster Depot vs Boulevard
Both Boulevard and Swan Oyster Depot are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Swan Oyster Depot scores slightly higher than Boulevard. Swan Oyster Depot has a TripExpert Score of 89 with recommendations from 14 reviewers such as concierge.com, Not For Tourists and DK Eyewitness.
Swan Oyster Depot
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1517 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109-3606
From $21 /night
Concierge
"Opened in 1912, Swan Oyster Depot isn't a restaurant, it's a landmark."
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The stools at the long, narrow counter fill up during the lunch hour, so try to get there before or after noon.
Fodor's
"Half fish market and half diner, this small, slim, family-run seafood operation, open since 1912, has no tables, just a narrow marble counter with about a dozen-and-a-half stools."
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Travel + Leisure
"In business since 1912, this Nob Hill neighborhood joint is essentially a seafood diner."
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BlackBook
"Tiny, no-nonsense, and bursting at the gills with the freshest seafood ever since 1912."
DK Eyewitness
"The clam chowder is considered the best in the city by many, but all the seafood here is fresh."
Boulevard
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1 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94105
From $41 /night
Fodor's
"The menu changes seasonally, but count on standout appetizers and generous portions of dishes like Maine lobster ravioli."
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Frommer's
"Master restaurant designer Pat Kuleto and chef Nancy Oakes are behind one of San Francisco's most beloved restaurants."
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Insight Guides
"One of the top special-occasion destinations in the city, this Embarcadero landmark delivers exceptional American regional food in an elegant Belle Epoque-inspired setting."
Travel + Leisure
"Boulevard makes its home in the late 19th-century Audiffred Building along San Francisco’s Embarcadero."
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BlackBook
"Decadent Belle Epoque meets inspired, impeccable cuisine."
