Sam's Chowder Mobile

Restaurant · SeafoodSouth Beach

2 dishes marked gluten free

25 dishesmenu read 11 Novsamschowdermobile.com

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Route Menu

Menu varies by season and event; weekly specials may also be available

Sandwiches

  • Sam's Famous Lobster Roll$26.95

    Delicious Maine lobster lightly tossed in warmed butter on a toasted bun. Named a Top 5 Best Sandwich in America by NBC's The Today Show.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Fried Shrimp Po' Boy$17.50

    Delicately fried shrimp with lettuce, tomato and special sauce on an artisan bun; optional side of Old Bay Fries.

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Andouille Po' Boy$17.50

    Cajun pork sausage, lettuce, tomato and special sauce on an artisan bun; optional side of Old Bay Fries.

    Likely gluten

  • Fried Fish Sandwich$17.50

    Sam's delicious beer-battered fish and chips on a bed of cabbage, with tomato and tartar sauce on an artisan bun; optional side of Old Bay…

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely fish

  • Crab Cake Sandwich$17.50

    Sam's crispy crab cake on a bed of cabbage, with tomato and tartar sauce on an artisan bun; optional side of Old Bay Fries.

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely shellfish

  • Fried Chicken Sandwich$17.50

    Delicious crispy fried chicken with lettuce, tomato and spicy rémoulade on an artisan bun; optional side of Old Bay Fries.

    Likely gluten

Soups

  • New England Clam Chowder$8.50

    Clam broth, cream, clams, potatoes, smoked bacon, onion and thyme. Not thickened with flour.

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Cold Quart of Clam Chowder$16.50

    Sam's New England Clam Chowder by the quart: clam broth, cream, clams, potatoes, smoked bacon, onion and thyme. Limited basis.

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

Mains

  • Fish and Chips$18.95

    Perfectly deep fried crispy cod served with Old Bay Fries.

    Likely fish

  • Crispy Crab Cake and Fries$16.95

    Lump blue crab delicately fried 'Maryland Style' and served with Old Bay Fries.

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

Sandwiches and Wraps

  • Grilled Prawn Wrap$13.75

    Marinated prawns, lettuce, tomato, avocado, spicy rémoulade in a spinach tortilla, served with coleslaw.

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

Small plates

  • Fried Calamari$14.50

    Hand-battered and fried to a light, delicious crisp.

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Spicy Popcorn Shrimp$14.50

    Served with house made cocktail sauce.

    Likely shellfish

Tacos

  • Baja Fish Taco$8.50

    Authentic 'Baja' fish taco, hand-battered and fried, with cabbage and Sam's special sauce, wrapped in a delicious, warm corn tortilla.

    Likely glutenLikely fish

  • Spicy Shrimp Taco$8.50

    Hand-battered fried shrimp with cabbage and Sam's special pineapple salsa, wrapped in a delicious, warm corn tortilla.

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Gluten-Free Lobster Taco$12

    Delicious Maine lobster, cabbage, chipotle crème fraîche and pineapple salsa in a warm corn tortilla.

    Free of glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Vegetarian or Vegan Taco$7.50

    Sautéed assorted fresh veggies, with cabbage and Sam's special pineapple salsa, chipotle crème fraîche, wrapped in a delicious warm corn…

    Vegan optionFree of glutenLikely dairy

Sides

  • Old Bay Fries$7

    Crispy fries seasoned with Old Bay spice.

  • Bag of Chips$3.75
  • Roll on the Side$1

    Likely gluten

  • Coleslaw$3

Desserts

  • Key Lime Pie$7

    House made with fresh limes, sweet creamy custard, and rich, toasted meringue. Limited basis.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

Kids Menu

  • Kids Chicken Tenders$10.50

    Battered and fried chicken, with regular fries (no Old Bay seasoning).

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Hot Dog and Fries$8.50

    Schwarz all beef hotdog served on an artisan bun, with regular fries (no Old Bay seasoning).

    Likely gluten

  • Kids Fish & Chips (1 piece)$12.75

    Battered and fried fish, with regular fries (no Old Bay seasoning).

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely fish

The menu’s own key: (GF) = Gluten Free

Catering menu

Catering: ordered ahead for groups, often priced per person. Not the restaurant's everyday menu.

Appetizers

  • Ahi Tuna Poke

    Likely fish

  • Shrimp Cocktail

    Likely shellfish

  • Raw, Fresh Shucked Oysters

    Likely shellfish

  • Seasonal Vegetarian Bruschetta

    Vegetarian

Salad

  • Romaine Caesar Salad

    Minimum 20 orders. Optionally add grilled chicken or grilled prawn.

    Likely eggLikely fish

  • Mixed Field Greens

    Vegan or vegetarian.

    Vegetarian option

Sandwiches and Entrees

  • Fish and Chips

    Likely fish

  • Crispy Crab Cake

    Pre-order required; maximum 40 pieces.

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Baja Fish Tacos

    Likely fish

  • Spicy Shrimp Taco

    Likely shellfish

  • Vegetarian/Vegan Tacos

    Free of gluten

  • Lobster Tacos

    Free of glutenLikely shellfish

  • Sam's Famous Warm Lobster Roll – "The Naked"

    Likely shellfish

  • Sam's Famous Chilled Lobster Roll – "The Dressed"

    Pre-order required.

    Likely shellfish

  • Marinated Grilled Chicken Sandwich

    Pre-order required; minimum 20 pieces.

  • Grilled Prawn Wrap

    Pre-order required; maximum 15 pieces.

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Fried Chicken Po' Boy
  • Fried Fish Sandwich

    Likely fish

  • Fried Oyster Po' Boy

    Pre-order required.

    Likely shellfish

  • Fried Shrimp Po' Boy

    Likely shellfish

  • Andouille Po' Boy

Sides

  • New England Clam Chowder

    Likely shellfish

  • Crispy Fried Calamari

    Likely shellfish

  • Spicy Popcorn Shrimp

    Likely shellfish

Children's Items

  • Hot Dog and French Fries
  • Chicken Tenders and French Fries
  • 1-Piece Fish & Chips

    Likely fish

Good to know

Restaurant

Facts

FactDetail
Address246 Ritch St, South Beach, 94107
AreaSan Francisco
KindRestaurant · Seafood
Websitesamschowdermobile.com
Menu read11 Nov 2026 from samschowdermobile.com
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

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Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

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 Mobile

Does Sam's Chowder Mobile have gluten-free options?

Yes: 2 dishes are 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 Mobile coeliac friendly?

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.

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