[Lunch] Swan Oyster Depot (Queue for Ten)

**Swan Oyster Depot** Saying *Swan Oyster Depot* is a favorite is akin to saying children love Santa Claus. And children really do love Santa. This is a legendary San Francisco experience, a world wide destination long before celebrity endorsements, the only piece missing is *Anchor Steam* beer from my first visit. Oysters are great, Crab is great. It's like that. I also like their Clam Chowder. Come wait in line and we'll eventually get in and seated, be patient it may take a while, but this is not only for tourists. **Minutiae** *Swan Oyster Depot* has only 18 stools, so we'll queue outside together and pair up to be seated or eat individually. The social part of this meal will be while in the line. *Swan Oyster Depot* can take an hour to be seated, bring water if you need. **History** *Swan Oyster Depot* first opened in early 1890s as the *Cable Oyster Depot*. Founded by the *Lausten* *family*, who were immigrants from *Denmark*, the shop, started as a purveyor of shellfish from *Fisherman's Wharf*. In 1946, *Sal Sancimino* and *Pat La Rocca* bought *Swan Oyster Depot* from the *Laustens*. Currently, *Swan Oyster Depot* has a legendary selection of fresh, never frozen, seafood. Primarily shellfish but also fresh fish. Their menu features oysters, but also has shrimp and clam chowder. *Swan Oyster Depot* has won countless awards and been featured on many television cooking and restaurant shows.