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Swan Oyster Depot vs Quince
Both Quince and Swan Oyster Depot are rated highly by expert writers. Overall, Quince ranks marginally higher than Swan Oyster Depot. Quince comes in at 93 with accolades from 15 sources such as Not For Tourists, San Francisco Chronicle 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."
Quince
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470 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
From $50 /night
Concierge
"Pastas are handmade, and just about everything else is culled from nearby farms. Devotion to the perfect product is so complete that dessert could very well be simply a plate of local strawberries and grapes."
Fodor's
"Chef-owner Michael Tusk uses only the finest local ingredients to turn out his Italian-inspired cuisine."
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Travel + Leisure
"His house-made chickpea ravioli comes in a pepper-spiced squid sauce, and his Roman-style oxtail stew is subtly seasoned with cloves and cinnamon."
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BlackBook
"Fancy-pants darling of the food critics, with grandparents' dining room décor. Only 15 tables and smoking reputation, so good luck getting a reservation."
Gayot
16.0
"Chef Michael and Lindsay Tusk's fine dining enclave, formerly located in Pacific Heights, reopened in an historic, brick building in Jackson Square."
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