Sam’s Chowder House

Restaurant · SeafoodHalf Moon Bay

No dishes marked gluten free

80 dishesmenu read 11 Novsamschowderhouse.com

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Dinner

Salads

  • Mixed Field Greens$14.50

    Local field lettuces with toybox cherry tomatoes, shaved fennel and wildflower honey vinaigrette

  • Beet Salad$15.95

    Wild arugula, frisée, stone fruit, toasted pistachios, feta cheese, house-made lemon vinaigrette

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Caesar Salad$15.50

    House-made Caesar dressing, garlic-toasted croutons, Parmigiano cheese

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely fish

  • Sam's Blue Crab & Shrimp Louis$26.95

    Honeycrisp apple, butter lettuce, cucumber, hard-cooked egg, house-made Louis dressing

    Likely eggLikely shellfish

Raw bar

  • Steamboat Oysters$4

    Washington

    Likely shellfish

  • Marin Miyagi Oysters$4.25

    California

    Likely shellfish

  • Kumamoto Oysters$4.50

    California and Washington

    Likely shellfish

  • Watch Hill Oysters$4.50

    Rhode Island

    Likely shellfish

  • Captains' Platter$89.95

    6 oysters, 6 chilled shrimp, ahi tuna poke, lobster ceviche, lump blue crab meat

    Likely shellfishLikely fish

  • Shrimp Cocktail$16.95

    With house-made cocktail sauce

    Likely shellfish

  • Maine Lobster Ceviche$26.95

    In a tortilla shell with pineapple and passion fruit vinaigrette

    Likely glutenLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Ahi Tuna Poke$17.95

    Marinated with soy sauce, sesame oil, green onion

    Likely glutenLikely soyLikely sesameLikely fish

  • Ceviche Mixto$18.95

    Mixed ceviche with lobster, ahi tuna, poached shrimp, leche de tigre

    Likely eggLikely shellfishLikely fish

Appetizers

  • Cold Smoked Salmon$14.95

    Pickled cucumber, herbed cream cheese, toast points

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely fish

  • Fried Calamari$18.50

    With cocktail and tartar sauces

    Likely eggLikely shellfish

  • Crispy "Maryland Style" Lump Blue Crab Cake$15.25

    Shaved fennel, frisée, rémoulade sauce

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Baked Oysters Rockefeller$19.95

    Parmigiano, spinach, bread crumbs in the traditional style

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Daybること Scallops$18.95

    With snap peas, pea shoots, crispy quinoa, and seaweed miso butter

    Likely dairyLikely soyLikely shellfish

  • Roasted Garlic Chili Prawns$17.50

    Feta cheese, roasted cherry tomatoes, chili flake, basil pesto

    Likely dairyLikely nutsLikely shellfish

  • Spicy Popcorn Shrimp$16.50

    With cocktail sauce

    Likely shellfish

  • Grilled Spanish Octopus$18.50

    Iacopi butter beans, herb roasted tomatoes, baby arugula, and romesco sauce

    Likely nutsLikely shellfish

  • Grandma Flora's Savory Meatballs$12.95

    Tomato sauce, Parmigiano, grilled sourdough

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Steamed Mediterranean Mussels$22.95

    In our delicious house-made marinara sauce

    Likely shellfish

  • Steamed Manila Clams$24.95

    Italian pancetta, leeks, chili flakes, fresh thyme

    Likely shellfish

  • House Made Potato Gnocchi$16.95

    With English shelling peas and basil pesto

    Likely glutenLikely nuts

Chowders & gumbo

  • New England Chowder$6.95

    Little Neck clams, Yukon Gold potatoes, smoked bacon, cream, bay leaf

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Manhattan Chowder$10.95

    Tomato-based Little Neck clam chowder with herbs, potatoes, vegetables

    Likely shellfish

  • New Orleans Style Gumbo$10.95

    Blue crab, shrimp, and Andouille sausage

    Likely shellfish

Daily fresh catch

  • Grilled King Salmon$37.95

    Creamy corn with roasted cherry tomatoes, watercress and basil aioli

    Likely dairyLikely eggLikely fish

  • Local Halibut$38.95

    Roasted exotic mushrooms, English peas, sugar snap peas, truffle butter

    Likely dairy

  • Local Petrale Sole$34.95

    Crispy quinoa, potato cake, baby spinach and lemon, brown butter sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Whole 1 1/4 lb Maine Lobster

    Served in the shell with drawn butter and your choice of two delicious sides

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Swordfish$37

    Iacopi butter beans and Swiss chard in a melted fennel, saffron sauce with Sicilian olive tapenade

    Likely fish

House specialties

  • Seafood Spaghetti$32.95

    Prawns, mussels, clams, fresh fish, octopus, spicy tomato sauce

    Likely glutenLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Shrimp Scampi and Linguini$27.95

    White wine, garlic, butter & fresh herbs, served over linguine pasta

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Prawns Stuffed with Lump Blue Crab$36.95

    Wrapped in smoked bacon, and served with broccoli di Ciccio, garlic potato purée, horseradish cream sauce

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Cioppino$38.95

    Savory shellfish stew with cracked Dungeness crab, prawns, mussels, clams, rockfish

    Likely shellfish

  • Seafood Paella$36.95

    Traditional paella rice, with bay scallops, calamari, prawns, mussels, clams

    Likely shellfish

  • Lobster Clambake for Two

    A taste of Cape Cod, with fresh Maine lobster, fresh corn-on-the-cob, mussels, clams, savory Andouille sausage and red potatoes. Served…

    Likely shellfishLikely fish

  • Lobster Spaghetti for Two

    A seafood feast of whole Maine lobster, prawns, mussels, octopus and clams in a spicy tomato sauce served over spaghetti

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Naked Lobster Roll$34.95

    Traditional Connecticut style, with delicious warmed lobster meat served "naked", lightly tossed with butter and celery. Served with…

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Dressed Lobster Roll$34.95

    Authentic Maine style, with delicious chilled lobster meat served "dressed", mixed with lemon aioli, celery and chive. Served with coleslaw…

    Likely eggLikely shellfish

Main courses

  • Crispy Quinoa Potato Cake$21

    With exotic mushrooms and fresh herb gremolata

    Likely gluten

Fried platters

  • Fried Shrimp$26.50

    With Stella Artois beer batter

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Fried Seafood Combination$42.95

    Prawns, crab cake, calamari, pollock

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • "Maryland Style" Lump Blue Crab Cakes$32.95

    Crispy fried, with coleslaw, Old Bay fries, rémoulade sauce

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

From the land

  • Spaghetti & Meatballs$19.50

    Grandma Flora's house-made meatballs with Parmigiano cheese

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Grilled Hamburger (1/2 lb)$17.95

    On an artisan bun with Old Bay fries

    Likely gluten

  • Herb Roasted Half Chicken$26

    Iacopi butter beans with grilled summer squash, arugula, and jus

  • Grilled New York Steak$44

    With Old Bay fries & salsa verde

  • Slow Braised Beef Short Rib$29.95

    Roasted garlic potato purée, Swiss chard and rosemary gremolata

Sides

  • Old Bay Fries$8
  • Polenta Fries$8
  • Coleslaw$6
  • Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes$8
  • Sautéed Spinach$9

    With almonds and golden raisins

    Likely nuts

  • Grilled Corn$10

    With basil aioli, feta and smoked paprika

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Iacopi Farms Butter Beans and Greens$10

    With Parmigiano bread crumbs

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Family packs to-go

  • Chilled Blue Crab Cakes$6

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Grandma Flora's Meatballs$6

Takeaway

  • Cold Chowder Quart$15

Lunch

Daily fresh catch

  • Grilled Swordfish$37.95

    Iacopi butter beans and Swiss chard in a melted fennel, saffron sauce with Sicilian olive tapenade

    Likely fish

Sandwiches

  • Naked Lobster Roll$34.95

    Traditional Connecticut style, with delicious warmed lobster meat served "naked", lightly tossed with butter & celery on a toasted…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Portobello Mushroom Sandwich$16.95

    Roasted sweet peppers, balsamic onions, wild arugula, basil aioli

    Likely egg

  • Blackened Fish Sandwich$16.95

    Pepperonata, baby spinach and spicy rémoulade on a brioche bun

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely fish

  • Salmon Burger$17.95

    Caramelized onions, baby field greens, house-made spicy rémoulade on a brioche bun

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely fish

  • Blue Crab Sandwich$23.95

    Lump blue crab with a tomato, cucumber salsa, spicy rémoulade on a brioche bun

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely shellfish

  • Shrimp Po' Boy$18.95

    Crispy fried sweet shrimp, vine ripe tomato, little gem lettuce, rémoulade. Served with coleslaw and potato chips

    Likely shellfish

Fried platters

  • Fish & Chips$21.95

    With Stella Artois beer batter

    Likely glutenLikely fish

Entrée salads

  • House Smoked Salmon Salad$21.95

    Little gem lettuce, heirloom tomatoes, yellow wax beans and a kalamata olive and caper dressing

    Likely fish

  • Grilled Shrimp Salad$21.95

    Baby spinach, grilled corn, piquillo peppers, feta cheese, pumpkin seeds and apple cider vinaigrette

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

Kids menu

Kids

  • Grilled Cheese Sandwich

    Likely dairy

  • Schwarz All Beef Hot Dog

    Served on a bun with French fries or green beans

    Likely gluten

  • Chicken Tenders

    With French fries or green beans

  • Spaghetti

    With tomato sauce or butter

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Grilled Salmon

    With wild rice and green beans

    Likely fish

  • Fish and Chips

    One piece

    Likely fish

  • Homemade Elbow Mac 'n' Cheese

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Fresh Seasonal Fruit Bowl
  • Strauss Organic Soft Serve Ice Cream

    Vanilla, chocolate or swirl

    Likely dairy

What the menu saysGLUTEN FREE? Some other items can be made gluten free. Vegetarian options are also available, just ask your server. There will be a charge of $2.00 for substitutions. Note: New England Clam Chowder is not gluten free.
  • GLUTEN FREE? Some other items can be made gluten free. Vegetarian options are also available, just ask your server. There will be a charge of $2.00 for substitutions. Note: New England Clam Chowder is not gluten free.

Functions & events menu

Functions and events: packages for groups and bookings. Not the restaurant's everyday menu.

Set menus

  • Pillar Point

    Three or four courses; entrées served family style. Starters (choose one): clam chowder (New England or Manhattan style), mixed field…

    Vegan optionLikely eggLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Pacific Dream

    Four courses; entrées served family style. Soups (choose one): clam chowder (New England or Manhattan style). Salads (choose one)…

    Vegan optionLikely glutenLikely eggLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Lobster Roll Luncheon

    For groups of 15 guests or more. Starter (choose one): clam chowder (New England or Manhattan style). Main course: Sam's famous lobster…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Beachfront Buffet

    For groups of 25 guests or more; portions per person. Soup or salad (choose one): New England or Manhattan clam chowder; Caesar salad…

    Likely eggLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Children's Menu

    Starter: fresh fruit cup. Entrée (one for all children): fish and chips; spaghetti with tomato sauce or butter; Sam's favorite grilled…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely fish

Good to know

Restaurant

Facts

FactDetail
Address4210 North Cabrillo Highway, Half Moon Bay, 94019
AreaPeninsula
KindRestaurant · Seafood
Phone+1-650-712-0245
Websitesamschowderhouse.com
BookingOnline through OpenTable
Menu read11 Nov 2026 from samschowderhouse.com
Hours
  • Monday11:30am–8:30pm
  • Tuesday11:30am–8:30pm
  • Wednesday11:30am–8:30pm
  • Thursday11:30am–8:30pm
  • Friday11:30am–9pm
  • Saturday11am–9pm
  • Sunday11am–8:30pm
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What diners say

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Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Sam’s Chowder House

Does Sam’s Chowder House have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 11 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Sam’s Chowder House coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “GLUTEN FREE?”. Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is Sam’s Chowder House open?

Monday: 11:30am–8:30pm. Tuesday: 11:30am–8:30pm. Wednesday: 11:30am–8:30pm. Thursday: 11:30am–8:30pm. Friday: 11:30am–9pm. Saturday: 11am–9pm. Sunday: 11am–8:30pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Sam’s Chowder House online?

Yes, through OpenTable: http://www.opentable.com/restaurant/profile/7543/reserve?rid=7543&restref=7543

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