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Sam's Chowder House
Seafood Restaurant$$$$
Half Moon Bay
The seafood at Sam's Chowder House is a can't miss
"England clam chowder, lobster roll, oysters and crab cake must try!"(84 Tips)
"The lobster roll is incredible and so is the New England chowder!"(59 Tips)
"New England chowder, fish and chips, key lime pie; perfect!"(9 Tips)
"Stay nice a cozy outside next the fire pit and enjoy the view."(5 Tips)
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Grant ShellenJune 10, 2021The lobster roll was one of the best I've ever had! Generous helping of really tasty lobster.
Ryan PaulApril 22, 2017Oyster Selection is excellent. Skip the lobster roll, get the grilled anything instead.
reece pachecoNovember 14, 2012solid lobster roll with lots of claw meat and def "New England style," but just not quite as good. epic view though.
Cristina MilladoAugust 10, 2014Fresh seafood. So good. This place is a must try if you're in the Halfmoon Bay Area.
Gianna NebbiaOctober 2, 2018But but tasteless lobster roll. New England clam was lame too. However delicious bloodies and shrimp cocktail
Eric SabbanApril 8, 2017No nonsense or anything special about this place other than it's on the beach and next door to the hotel I staycation at.
Emily ThomasDecember 3, 2011The lobster rolls and key lime pie are amazing, but the bet part about Sam's is the live music and patio view!
Andrew MorganSeptember 29, 2013Great swordfish with green beans, tomato & broccoli. Sit outside for ocean views.
Danielle FMarch 14, 2015The food was pretty bad, service wasn't fantastic and everything was expensive. Bloody Mary's were decent? Worth getting a cocktail and sitting to admire the views. Other than that, it's all hype.
Danny EnglanderAugust 17, 2014Lots of lobster on the lobster roll, much more then you'd get anywhere else
Pitawan ToomDecember 8, 2013Sit outside where they have heaters, perfect place to watch the sun goes down in half moon bay
Jessica ValenzuelaApril 14, 2012The girl who clears the table is not too pleasant. The view, sun and bloody Mary makes up for her inadequacies.
SarahNovember 10, 2012NE clam chowder, key lime pie, and the sea salt olive oil soft serve are all musts!
Cindy MolchanyNovember 11, 2010Grab a drink from the bar and hit the north patio. There you will find lounge chairs and fire pits. No service - but the best spot in the joint for sure
Wilson Favre-DelerueApril 25, 2017Heavy, greasy, passable food. But a fabulous ocean view to (somewhat) make up for it.
Mike RomanoJune 23, 2013I come from New England and this clam chowder is legit. Legitimately delicious that is.
Paige SchlenkerJuly 18, 2012It was the best ice cream I ever hade try the the vanilla sea salt ice cream so tasty
Vanessa EagertonAugust 24, 2013The lobster roll was OK - chewy but good flavor. The chowder is awesome. Don't get the fish and chips unless you like bland. Key lime pie is good - they use meringue instead of whipped cream.
Touristy. Although they have excellent oysters and an amazing manhattan chowder.
Pass on the paella unless smoked paprika's your favorite spice, it's pretty one-note. Cioppino's where it's at -- outshines every SF offering of the same dish I've ever had!
In huge menu no vegetarian dishes besides veggie Burger and couple of salads!
Nikolay DobrovolskiyJune 9, 2012Lobster and seafood seviche are both perfect. King salmon and halibut are local and fresh.
Charlie IronsMarch 29, 2013I spent four days in San Francisco, but I think my favorite meal was here. Excellent place to eat.
Mike CostelloMay 11, 20121/4 mile NORTH check out new local favorite "Flavor", solid new American, good beer & wine selection!
Kyle LewisSeptember 19, 2011Good. Chowder was more soupy than I prefer but apparently that is Sam's schtick. Amazing crab sandy!
CarlosDecember 14, 2016Lobster roll was OK but nothing special.Chocolate cake dessert was very good. Sorbets were good too
Margot BloomsteinApril 3, 2012A side of artichokes + oyster stew with a view is the perfect afternoon.
WhiskeyAvengerOctober 21, 2018Don’t get the Paloma. It says there’s añejo tequila but they use blanco instead and all I tasted was tequila. Not the signature flavors of grapefruit in the cocktail.
Ishka BibbleSeptember 18, 2013Cup and bowl ( of chowder) mean a whole different thing here. See photos of my empties
Dean SouzaFebruary 17, 2013Pretty good. Worth another visit... Have to come back and try key lime pie.
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- 11:30 AM–9:00 PM
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- 11:30 AM–9:30 PM
- Sat
- 11:00 AM–9:30 PM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
(650) 712-0245
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