Sam's Chowder House

Sam's Chowder House is a seafood restaurant Half Moon Bay located in United States.

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  • Phone

    (650) 712-0245

  • Website

    samschowderhouse.com

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  • Type

    Seafood Restaurant

Address

4210 Cabrillo Hwy N Half Moon Bay , CA 94019 United States

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Music Live Music
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 226


Keywords:

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Davita Strong

Perfect little spot to enjoy a glass of wine , chowder or a really good conversation on a sunny day. Stay nice a cozy outside next the fire pit and enjoy the view .

Rustem Feyzkhanov

Wonderful gumbo . Very nice view but weather sometimes can be pretty cold.

Brian Abad

Lobster roll is generous with the lobster . Key lime pie is great too. Awesome view and outdoor area with live music from time to time.

Ashley Morris

The lobster roll was amazing and delicious! The bread was buttery, the slaw was flavorful, and they didn't skimp on the lobster which was cooked to perfection. Also try the oysters and chowder !

Jennifer Evans

Loved their simply prepared fish and stunning views . Had lunch and ordered another bottle of wine to enjoy on their patio .

Sevil Erciyas

Yelp ratings are low for some reason but Great Place with Amazing Food ???????????? Lobster sandwiches are great. We had a raw halibut starter ???????????? Enjoy

Keith Wilson

Amazing spot with great service. Usually very crowded but worth it. The lobster rolls are so good. Great chowder ... pretty much everything is good here. Oysters !!! Full bar !!!

John Zettler

Celebrating a 17 year and a day February 18. Clam chowder was excellent. Rib eye was very good. Shrimp chili starter was very delightful good tip to dip into thanks Eric

Debbie Renaud-Li

The lobster roll is amazing, chocked full of lobster meat . The New England clam chowder even better. It had lots of flavor, not just cream and potatoes .

Andy Halvorsen

First time in get the lobster roll dressed . Next time get the blackened fish Sammy and a red ale . Third time get the fish and chips . Both local cod dishes.

Kelly Moya

Great atmosphere and view and the food is of course, incredible. Nicest part for me and my family was in an area where they charge 15$ to park and walk the beach , was seeing the ocean for free

David Jackson

Calamari and chowder , can't go wrong and let's not forget about the sourdough .

Julia Lovern

Great views and outdoor dining . Food is delicious. There is a lot of seating so the wait isn't that long. Send someone ahead to the bar outside to wait in line for drinks.

Tom A

Everything we had. As a group of east coast folks we found the New England clam chowder to be one of the best! Anchovy , sardines, fish all great. Our waitress was great

Bsesem Sesem

The seafood and dessert are very well done but if you want the best lobster , rolls or whole, go to The Nee England Lobster Company in Burlingame. They actually supply Sam's with their lobsters !!

Soojung Lee

Lobster spaghetti for 2 comes with a lot of seafood , add broccoli side and a cup of clam chowder to complete. Great view !

Laura Santamaria

The New England Clam Chowder was delicious and it better be if this place is called a chowder house! Key Lime pie was a little on the sweet side I usually like them to be very sour, but it's good.

Fodor's Travel

Indoor seats are in several long dining rooms; cozy outdoor seats are warmed by gas fire pits and heaters on chilly days; and every seat in the house looks out to the water. Read more

Adena Brenowitz

Delicious seafood . Caption's Platter is a little bit of everything. Wait staff is friendly . Get there early as there is always a very long wait .

Holger Lüdorf

Maybe the best lobster roll I have had on the West Coast. The NE Clam Chowder was great, too. Not too creamy.

Lori King

If you're a vegetarian , try the vegetable risotto . ..delicious. The spinach and artichoke sides were also very good.

Brenda Johnson,C.Ht.

Just a little further south from my hypnotherapy practice in Pacifica you will find beautiful Half Moon Bay and Sam's Chowder House has great Sea Food . Try the Lobster Roll , it's awesome.

Autumn Truong

Must order: lobster sandwich and clam chowder . For weekend visits, make reservations and ask for a table by the window. It gets crowded .

T Z

get the platter - perfect ahi tuna & juicy oysters . lobster roll was alright / kinda overrated. clam chowder was good but a bit too salty. linguine 's always good

WhiskyAvenger

Get the Cioppino ! It’s amazing and well worth the price!

Sevil Erciyas

Yelp ratings are slow for some reason but a really nice restaurant with a great view and amazing food!!!

Shina

Bring sun screen if you're planning to sit outside! The beer battered fish and chips are ????????

Grant Shellen

The lobster roll was one of the best I've ever had! Generous helping of really tasty lobster .

John Chang

Nice outdoor seating facing the water. Much more than just chowder and lobster rolls . Good place for kids too.

Anthony V.

The classic waterfront restaurant serves all the New England-style seafood hits, from clam chowder to the famous lobster roll .

J John

Solid chowder and lobster rolls , excellent service. A bit pricey but you get what you pay for.

Thomas Hauk

Best new england style chowder and very good coleslaw :)

Michael Alderete

Chowder , of course! The meatballs and the polenta fries appetizers were also excellent.

Odile Roujol

Great views . Try the clam chowder and the crab cakes

Catherine M. ????

Get the lobster roll . You'll never put it down while eating. So delish and lots of flavor. Not to be missed!

Carrie Li

I highly recommend their steamed manilla clams and seafood risotto . Not to mention, there is a gorgeous view and heated outdoor seating !

Ogi Kavazovic

The Manhattan clam chowder here is one of my favorite dishes in any restaurant in the world. Truly spectacular

Seth

Delicious chowder of course. Gorgeous view . Nice atmosphere. Everyone was happy with their meals.

Frederic Barthelemy

Oysters , and hamachi crudo were great!

Maggie Gottlieb

The lobster roll is chock full of amazing lobster . The cup of delicious clam chowder is the size of a bowl. The bowl is the size of a small mixing bowl! Definitely eat here!

Odile Roujol

Great jazz and clam chowder and ???? ????

Barbara Stephenson

LOADS of outdoor seating and solid food. Come for the view and plan on waiting at the beach .

Camilia

Delicious lobster roll & New England clam chowder . Beautiful view .

Bill Diggs

Order at the bar and get a number - then go sit out in the back (best way to go when the place is packed on a busy day/evening). Grab your drink and flatware and enjoy the view while you wait!

Alex Price

Make sure to get here early, and carpool if you can. Parking is an absolute disaster, but the food is great.

Kristial Johnston

My husband loved the lobster roll and you can't beat the view !

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Lobster roll and New England clam chowder ! The bowl is huge!

Morgan C.

Clean , fresh-smelling eestaurant & bathrooms , nice & friendly wait staff , chowder too peppery, fish way over-salted, wonderful view .

Luica Mak

Fantastic ocean view and fresh, delicious seafood .

Christina H

Anything fish , local, fresh is amazing! And can’t beat the view !

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