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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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brett finkelsteinNovember 10, 2013Bar table tops were open after we were told 30-45 minute wait. We asked for the bar table and sat in 5 minutes
Mr GrimApril 8, 2012Good luck with parking... Careful when parking on the side of the road, its madness...
Amir NaorMay 26, 2014Every dish we ordered was in really poor quality. Including the The California king salmon and sword fish. Stay away.
Abbey HastingsDecember 29, 2014Overpriced, crap presentation, stale fries, and an hour wait. The only thing worth going for is the stunning view. Sam's can't deliver on the hype.
Carol StevensonApril 11, 2021So don’t know what the fuss is all about had clam chowder it was ok have had better & fish and chips rather soggy! And staff is extremely rude!
Fire pits - it's where it's at. Don't bother with sitting inside
Grace ChenApril 6, 2013The lobster roll here is sub-par compared to Old Port Lobster Shack's. This place is pretty average.
Alex FieldingApril 12, 2011Lobster roll is like a cardboard brick Covered with tiny bits of burned lobster. Eat at your own risk.
Jessica EtingSeptember 10, 2011Nothing is better than relaxing by the fire pit with a bowl of manhattan clam chowder!
shrimp scampi is really great - not to heavy on garlic or sauce.
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- Mon–Thu
- 11:30 AM–9:00 PM
- Fri
- 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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Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Live Music
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
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Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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