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Swan Oyster Depot vs Zuni Cafe
Both restaurants are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Zuni Cafe scores marginally higher than Swan Oyster Depot. Zuni Cafe ranks #4 in San Francisco with accolades from 19 sources including Insight Guides, The Infatuation and Where.
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."
Zuni Cafe
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1658 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102-5949
From $31 /night
Concierge
"Officially, the food's called Mediterranean, but the menu of burgers, raw oysters, and Caesar salad is pure California... Zuni Café has become an icon of West Coast cuisine."
Fodor's
"After one bite of chef Judy Rodgers' succulent brick-oven-roasted whole chicken with Tuscan bread salad, you'll understand why she's a national star."
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Frommer's
"Zuni Café embodies the best of San Francisco dining: Its clientele spans young hipsters to hunky gay guys, the cuisine is consistently terrific, and the atmosphere is electric."
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Insight Guides
"Make reservations and elbow past the crowded copper bar for the best roasted chicken and bread salad (for two) imaginable."
Travel + Leisure
"Zuni Café on Market Street in the Hayes Valley area serves French and Italian fare crafted with sustainable, seasonal, and organic ingredients."
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