24 WORLD’S BEST RESTAURANTS SEPTEMBER 2019
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DINING AT Swan Oyster Depot is like taking part in a boisterous family
meal—if the family is the entire city of San Francisco (along with its many
enthusiastic out-of-town guests). The camaraderie starts while waiting out-
side, where you will spend enough time to strike up conversation with your
fellow line-standers. Once seated at the century-old counter inside, facing a
wall plastered with vintage memorabilia, your seat will be close enough to
SWAN OYSTER
DEPOT
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, USA
PHOTOGRAPHY (FROM TOP): SORAYA MATOS, STEPHEN LAM
