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Swan Oyster Depot vs Kokkari Estiatorio
Both restaurants are praised by expert writers. On balance, Swan Oyster Depot ranks slightly better than Kokkari Estiatorio. Swan Oyster Depot has a TripExpert Score of 89 with accolades from 14 reviews like Zagat, concierge.com and Travel + Leisure.
Swan Oyster Depot
Concierge
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
BlackBook
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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."
Kokkari Estiatorio
Frommer's
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200 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94111
From $25 /night
Frommer's
"The funny thing is, I've been to Athens, and the food there wasn't nearly as good as what they're serving at Kokkari (Ko-kar-ee), one of my favorite restaurants in the city."
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Insight Guides
"The best place in the city for sophisticated Greek food, this inviting, upscale Greek taverna lures diners to the border of North Beach and the Financial District to feast."
BlackBook
"Gorgeous room, rustic and elegant, with burning hearths and big floral arrangements. Friendly, slightly leering waiters add authentic Mediterranean flavor."
DK Eyewitness
"The Kokkari serves stylish Greek food in a large, comfortable dining area with dark wood floors and a big, cozy fireplace."
Rough Guide
Star
"Consistently recognized as the top Greek restaurant in town, Kokkari relies on Hellenic staples like lamb and aubergine (eggplant), served separately or cooked together in a marvellous moussaka."
