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Sam's Chowder House

Sam's Chowder House

Seafood Restaurant$$$$
Half Moon Bay
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    The seafood at Sam's Chowder House is a can't miss
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    Karen L.
    "England clam chowder, lobster roll, oysters and crab cake must try!"(84 Tips)
    Don J.
    "The lobster roll is incredible and so is the New England chowder!"(59 Tips)
    Daniel W.
    "New England chowder, fish and chips, key lime pie; perfect!"(9 Tips)
    Davita S.
    "Stay nice a cozy outside next the fire pit and enjoy the view."(5 Tips)
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  • Cristina M.
    Cristina MilladoAugust 10, 2014
    Fresh seafood. So good. This place is a must try if you're in the Halfmoon Bay Area.
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    WhiskyAvengerOctober 21, 2018
    Don’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.
  • Claude H.
    Claude HarrisonSeptember 16, 2013
    Raw bar medley is a great (tasty and worth the $13 price) appetizer. Everything is fresh.
  • Eric S.heart icon on user image
    Eric SabbanApril 8, 2017
    No nonsense or anything special about this place other than it's on the beach and next door to the hotel I staycation at.
  • Darrell W.
    Darrell WhitelawApril 14, 2013
    Try the lobster meat crepe with sea salt and raw honey. It's divine.
  • Cindy M.
    Cindy MolchanyNovember 11, 2010
    Grab 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
  • Ryan P.heart icon on user image
    Ryan PaulApril 22, 2017
    Oyster Selection is excellent. Skip the lobster roll, get the grilled anything instead.
  • Karen L.heart icon on user image
    Karen LawJuly 15, 2018
    England clam chowder, lobster roll, oysters and crab cake must try!
  • Caroline O.
    Caroline On CrackJune 1, 2013
    They have vegetarian options! You can order any of the fish dishes without the fish but the tasty sides for $8.
  • Michelle D.
    Michelle DunnApril 9, 2013
    Lobster roll is great, but the Gumbo with crab too die for
  • Baglan N.heart icon on user image
    Baglan NurhanDecember 23, 2014
    Ask for Oyster Stew. It is not on the menu. Lobster roll is delicious
  • Nikolay D.
    Lobster and seafood seviche are both perfect. King salmon and halibut are local and fresh.
  • Mike C.
    Mike CostelloMay 11, 2012
    1/4 mile NORTH check out new local favorite "Flavor", solid new American, good beer & wine selection!
  • Emily T.
    Emily ThomasDecember 3, 2011
    The lobster rolls and key lime pie are amazing, but the bet part about Sam's is the live music and patio view!
  • Dirk T.heart icon on user image
    Dirk TolsonMarch 29, 2022
    I love the naked lobster roll!!!
  • Mike R.
    Mike RomanoJune 23, 2013
    I come from New England and this clam chowder is legit. Legitimately delicious that is.
  • Caroline D.heart icon on user image
    Caroline DengJune 27, 2016
    Its lobster roll was apparently named one of America's best sandwiches, but I felt that it didn't live up to the hype and the hour-long wait that we had to endure.
  • Lina S.
    Lina SFOctober 13, 2013
    IMHO, blue crab s'wich is better than their lobster roll
  • Andrew M.
    Andrew MorganSeptember 29, 2013
    Great swordfish with green beans, tomato & broccoli. Sit outside for ocean views.
  • reece p.
    reece pachecoNovember 14, 2012
    solid lobster roll with lots of claw meat and def "New England style," but just not quite as good. epic view though.
  • Steven D.
    Steven DoyleSeptember 25, 2017
    Lobster roll, Bloody Mary. profit.
  • Helen Y.
    Helen YangJune 9, 2014
    Besides the great lobster roll, it has good view
  • Matthew P.heart icon on user image
    Matthew P.June 13, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Touristy. Although they have excellent oysters and an amazing manhattan chowder.
  • Danny E.
    Danny EnglanderAugust 17, 2014
    Lots of lobster on the lobster roll, much more then you'd get anywhere else
  • Michael E.
    Michael EAugust 31, 2014
    Grab a beer and sit on the lounge chairs scattered along their cliff front.
  • Carlosheart icon on user image
    CarlosDecember 14, 2016
    Lobster roll was OK but nothing special.Chocolate cake dessert was very good. Sorbets were good too
  • Pitawan T.
    Pitawan ToomDecember 8, 2013
    Sit outside where they have heaters, perfect place to watch the sun goes down in half moon bay
  • Don J.
    Don JNovember 27, 2013
    The lobster roll is incredible and so is the New England chowder!
  • Jared B.heart icon on user image
    Jared BriscoeMay 25, 2015
    Sit outside and enjoy the view !
  • Tatiana G.heart icon on user image
    Tatiana GuliakApril 21, 2017
    Great place with a nice view and tasty chowder.
  • Danielle F.
    Danielle FMarch 14, 2015
    The 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.
  • Philip M.heart icon on user image
    Philip MuhollesMay 13, 2018
    What a view! We had a great evening.
  • Sarah
    SarahNovember 10, 2012
    NE clam chowder, key lime pie, and the sea salt olive oil soft serve are all musts!
  • Dean S.
    Dean SouzaFebruary 17, 2013
    Pretty good. Worth another visit... Have to come back and try key lime pie.
  • Vadim Z.
    Vadim ZalivaDecember 15, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    In huge menu no vegetarian dishes besides veggie Burger and couple of salads!
  • Paige S.
    Paige SchlenkerJuly 18, 2012
    It was the best ice cream I ever hade try the the vanilla sea salt ice cream so tasty
  • Wendy W.heart icon on user image
    Wendy WrightMay 19, 2018
    Oysters clam chowder it's all great
  • Gianna N.heart icon on user image
    Gianna NebbiaOctober 2, 2018
    But but tasteless lobster roll. New England clam was lame too. However delicious bloodies and shrimp cocktail
  • Klaus B.heart icon on user image
    Klaus BusseJune 9, 2015
    If you like Oysters try the Kumamoto!
  • Ron C.heart icon on user image
    Ron CruzAugust 19, 2016
    Start off your meal with the Garlic Chili Shrimps!
  • Kat C.
    Kat CorlissOctober 21, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    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!
  • Wilson F.
    Wilson Favre-DelerueApril 25, 2017
    Heavy, greasy, passable food. But a fabulous ocean view to (somewhat) make up for it.
  • Steve S.heart icon on user image
    Steve SpilmanJuly 23, 2020
    Naked Lobster Roll and Clam Chowder were awesome!
  • Jim M.heart icon on user image
    Jim MaricondoNovember 1, 2015
    Best lobster roll. Home location. Great view.
  • Charlie I.
    Charlie IronsMarch 29, 2013
    I spent four days in San Francisco, but I think my favorite meal was here. Excellent place to eat.
  • Bogdan D.heart icon on user image
    Bogdan DobreJune 24, 2017
    Outdoor sitting by the water. Good lobster rolls
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    SURFACESUPPLIEDNovember 26, 2011
    A local favorite of the team, head outside and enjoy the view of beautiful Princeton Harbor.
  • Lisa Y.heart icon on user image
    Lisa YuzawaMarch 7, 2017
    The best clam chowder around sf!
  • Mehmet O.heart icon on user image
    Mehmet OrunMarch 30, 2018
    Lobster rolls, raw oysters, appetizer menu
  • Daniel W.
    Daniel WellsMay 18, 2013
    New England chowder, fish and chips, key lime pie; perfect!
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