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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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Jessica ValenzuelaApril 14, 2012The girl who clears the table is not too pleasant. The view, sun and bloody Mary makes up for her inadequacies.
Margot BloomsteinApril 3, 2012A side of artichokes + oyster stew with a view is the perfect afternoon.
Ishka BibbleSeptember 18, 2013Cup and bowl ( of chowder) mean a whole different thing here. See photos of my empties
Patricia KjerulfJuly 29, 2011Try the soft serve icecream with sea salt and olive oil! Great way to end a perfect meal
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.
JoelMarch 21, 2013Gotta try the famous sams lobster roll. Picked by NBC. Best sandwiches in america.
Kyle LewisSeptember 19, 2011Good. Chowder was more soupy than I prefer but apparently that is Sam's schtick. Amazing crab sandy!
ScottySauceAugust 17, 2011Take my advice and get the lobster roll and key lime pie and you will thank me!
Transgender and LGBT friendly. Great key lime pie. Fish is great.
Abbey KeckAugust 16, 2011
Arthur LeeJuly 5, 2014Crab cakes were a little too greasy inside. Fries were a little dry but well seasoned. Nice view of the bay
- Arthur LeeJuly 5, 2014Crab cake tasted a little too greasy. Fries were a little dry but seasoning was pretty good. Nice view of the bay.
- Arthur LeeJuly 5, 2014Crab cake tasted a little too greasy. Fry were a little dry but seasoning was pretty good. Nice view of the bay though s
jeff leongNovember 20, 2010Be sure to try the crab sandwich and fresh chowder!! Excellent on a warm sunny day.- Arthur LeeJuly 5, 2014Crab cake tasted a little too greasy. Fry were a little dry but seasoning was pretty good. Nice view of the bay.
Ahi Poke is a MUST! As well as the clams........so so good!!!!!!!!!!
Astrid SalehDecember 28, 2011Skip the lobster roll, lots of lobster, zero flavor. The chowder is really good.
Ross RojekMarch 24, 2021Nice view overlooking the ocean and harbor, food is ok, nothing spectacular. Mildly overpriced, but expected for a tourist stop.
Heather RodriguezJune 10, 2018I was so excited for their classic lobster roll, but meh. Expensive, no taste and the lobster was over cooked. Shame.
Narendra RocherolleSeptember 3, 2011Known for lobster rolls but they make a great home made veggie burger.
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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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