Pure, unadulterated seafood is the be-all and end-all at this historic eatery. Daily, at least four types of oysters are available. Freshly pulled Anchor Steam is the perfect foil. Among other things, Boston chowder,lump crabmeat salad, mixed seafood cocktail, and Dungeness crab served cracked and plain, round out the menu.

For lunch, try the crab salad sandwhich - or oysters of course. Ask for Steve, Tommy, Jimmy or Vince Sancimino and tell them Gary Burns sent you. If Steve's there, tell him you'll see him at the wedding!

THE BEST OYSTER BAR! Lunch Spot, Raw Oysters, Seafood (415) 673-1101 Hours: * Mon-Sat 8am-5:30pm Turning 94 years old in 2006, Swan Oyster Depot is a classic San Francisco dining experience you shouldn't miss. Opened in 1912, this tiny hole-in-the-wall, run by the city's friendliest servers, is little more than a narrow fish market that decided to slap down some bar stools. There are only 20 or so seats here, jammed cheek-by-jowl along a long marble bar. Most patrons come for a quick cup of chowder or a plate of oysters on the half shell that arrive chilling on crushed ice. The menu is limited to fresh crab, shrimp, oyster, clam cocktails, a few types of smoked fish, Maine lobster, and Boston-style clam chowder, all of which are exceedingly fresh. Note: Don't let the lunchtime line dissuade you -- it moves fast.