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Swan Oyster Depot vs State Bird Provisions
Both State Bird Provisions and Swan Oyster Depot are endorsed by expert reviewers. On balance, Swan Oyster Depot ranks slightly higher than State Bird Provisions. Swan Oyster Depot ranks #6 in San Francisco with praise from 16 sources like Zagat, Rough Guide and Condé Nast Traveler.
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."
State Bird Provisions
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1529 Fillmore St., San Francisco, CA 94115
From $0 /night
Fodor's
"Eating at this tiny 14-table spot can be described as a festive parade of hors d'oeuvre, with bite-sized "provisions" rolled around on carts and diners picking what they want."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Who says dim sum-style dining is just for Chinese food? Not the folks behind State Bird Provisions."
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Gayot
14.0
"State Bird references the main ingredient of the restaurant's signature dish: crispy fried quail, one of a small selection of items available on a printed menu."
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San Francisco Chronicle
3.5
"In less than two years it's become the best-known little restaurant in the city - and maybe the country."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"It's a clever idea—American dishes served dimsum style--but State Bird Provisions is so much more than just clever."
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Make sure to try Brioza's signature fried quail, and save room for Krasinski's assortment of mini desserts.
