Swan is a combination seafood purveyor and restaurant with
a counter that seats only 18. Yet even with the limited number
of seats, it has become a cult classic and gained a national
reputation. The business opened in 1912, was bought by Sal Sancimino
in 1946 and is now run by his six sons. From behind the counter,
they crack a lot of crab -- and quite a few jokes -- for adoring
customers.
Cuisine: Seafood Specialities: Boston clam chowder; smoked salmon;
cooked Maine lobster; cracked crab; oysters and clams; fresh seafood
to take home. Seats: 18 stools at the counter Prices: $6.95-$25 Parking: Street (sometimes difficult) Vitals: 1517 Polk St. (near California), San Francisco;
(415) 673-1101. 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Beer and wine. No
reservations or credit cards accepted.
