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Swan Oyster Depot vs Delfina Restaurant
Both establishments are highly recommended by travel writers. Overall, Swan Oyster Depot ranks marginally higher than Delfina. Swan Oyster Depot has a TripExpert Score of 92 with endorsements from 16 reviewers including Concierge, Gayot and Frommer's.
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."
Delfina Restaurant
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3621 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94110-1531
From $25 /night
Fodor's
"As boring as spaghetti with tomato sauce may sound, it's been dialed to perfection here, and there would be a neighborhood revolt if it ever disappeared."
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Frommer's
"Standards include Niman Ranch flatiron steak with french fries, and roasted chicken with Yukon Gold mashed potatoes and royal trumpet mushrooms."
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Travel + Leisure
"Chef and co-owner Craig Stoll’s Tuscan-influenced dishes—like grilled calamari on warm white-bean salad, tripe alla Fiorentina... and nettle-filled fresh ravioli—are sublime."
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BlackBook
"Overly moussed males, technophiles, and high-class hipsters collide in this beloved Mission District fave that’s won more awards than Titanic."
DK Eyewitness
"Validated parking in a tough-to-park area makes this restaurant’s simple, impeccably seasoned Northern Italian cuisine even better."
