Swan Oyster Depot continuous seafood counter since 1912

Swan Oyster Depot opened in 1912 and has operated for over a century as a small marble‑topped seafood counter offering oysters, crab, shrimp, and clam chowder. The restaurant is known for its counter service and closely spaced seating, with much of its business devoted to fresh shellfish served directly from the display case. It has been documented in numerous culinary histories as one of San Francisco’s enduring raw‑bar institutions.