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Swan Oyster DepotvsBeretta Valencia
Both restaurants are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Swan Oyster Depot ranks slightly higher than Beretta. Swan Oyster Depot comes in at #6 in San Francisco with positive reviews from 16 reviews including Frommer's, Concierge and Lonely Planet.
Swan Oyster Depot
Concierge
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
BlackBook
DK Eyewitness
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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." Full review
Travel + Leisure "In business since 1912, this Nob Hill neighborhood joint is essentially a seafood diner." Full review
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."
Rough Guide Star
"Expect no frills at this legendary seafood counter with its huge marble countertop and tiled walls."
Gayot13.0
"The Swan Oyster Depot is a San Francisco landmark: the restaurant has been selling and serving fresh, frill-free seafood since 1912." Full review
San Francisco Chronicle2.0
"For such a small place -- only 18 seats at the counter -- this oyster bar and retail shop has a mega reputation, being named an America's Classic by the James Beard Foundation." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Swan Oyster Depot isn't a restaurant, it's a landmark. Except for the rich, creamy clam chowder, everything here is served cold." Full review
Zagat4.5
""Nostalgics" insist the lively "banter with the owners behind the counter" is the extra sauce sealing its deal as “the Valhalla of seafood."" Full review
Beretta Valencia Fodor's
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1199 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110-3026
From $25/night
Fodor's "The formula here basically works: excellent cocktails, an array of affordable antipasti, solid pizzas, risottos, piatti del giorno (daily mains), and late dining until 1 am." Full review
Frommer's "Beretta is one of those restaurants that opened to so much buzz, it would be hard not to be let down." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This Mission District pizzeria offers regular and communal seating in a relaxed space designed in a minimalist palette of off-white, gray, black, and dark wood." Full review
BlackBook "Conspicuously re-occupying the corner space of gentrification pioneer Last Supper Club, smart, sleek pizzeria from the owners of Bourbon & Branch becoming a neighborhood favorite."
DK Eyewitness "The inventive cocktails will keep you happy while you wait for a table at this popular Mission hot spot."
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Beretta delivers a bang-up performance with its thin-crust pizzas and shared Italian plates." Full review
San Francisco Chronicle2.5
"The food, which concentrates on small plates, pizza and risotto, with just one main course a day, is also very good, though not as finely tuned as I remember." Full review
Gayot13.0
"Sleek and modern with dark wood, clean lines and vintage chandeliers, this sophisticated cocktail and pizza enclave attracts a hip crowd." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "It's rarely easy to get a table here, but it's always worth the wait, particularly when you pair delicious entrées with an artisinal cocktail." Full review
Zagat4.2
"“Crazy packed all the time”, this “hipster” Italian turning out "really tasty” thin-crust pizza, “amazing small plates” and “fantastic" expertly crafted cocktails." Full review
