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Sam's Chowder House

Sam's Chowder House

Seafood Restaurant$$$$
Half Moon Bay
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    The seafood at Sam's Chowder House is a can't miss
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    Karen L.
    "England clam chowder, lobster roll, oysters and crab cake must try!"(84 Tips)
    Don J.
    "The lobster roll is incredible and so is the New England chowder!"(59 Tips)
    Daniel W.
    "New England chowder, fish and chips, key lime pie; perfect!"(9 Tips)
    Davita S.
    "Stay nice a cozy outside next the fire pit and enjoy the view."(5 Tips)
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  • brett f.
    brett finkelsteinNovember 10, 2013
    Bar table tops were open after we were told 30-45 minute wait. We asked for the bar table and sat in 5 minutes
  • Chris B.
    Chris BlockNovember 29, 2012
    The New England Clam Chowder is awesome!
  • Gary M.heart icon on user image
    Gary MartinMay 26, 2013
    Great lobster roll - always good!
  • Paul R.
    Paul ReyAugust 29, 2010
    Great place to eat! Sit out back and enjoy the bay along with the great food! Read more
  • George H.heart icon on user image
    George HayesSeptember 2, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Lobster rolls are great.
  • Kristine A.
    Kristine ArthJune 12, 2011
    Get the lobster roll and come on Sunday for the live music.
  • Michael A.heart icon on user image
    Michael AtkinsonMarch 29, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    Love this place
  • David F.heart icon on user image
    David ForbesJune 1, 2013
    We arrived on a Saturday just after 11 and were seated immediately.
  • Mr G.
    Mr GrimApril 8, 2012
    Good luck with parking... Careful when parking on the side of the road, its madness...
  • Trevor C.
    Trevor CornwellNovember 13, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Bowl of chowder is enormous, a meal really
  • Vladyslava P.
    Vladyslava PolivtsevaSeptember 6, 2021
    Best Lobster Rolls!
  • Amir N.heart icon on user image
    Amir NaorMay 26, 2014
    Every dish we ordered was in really poor quality. Including the The California king salmon and sword fish. Stay away.
  • Ken S.
    Ken SurritteFebruary 15, 2013
    Beautiful view!
  • Abbey H.
    Abbey HastingsDecember 29, 2014
    Overpriced, 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.
  • Agnes T.heart icon on user image
    Agnes TelferFebruary 14, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Chowder out of this world
  • Melissa F.heart icon on user image
    Melissa FooFebruary 16, 2016
    lobster rolls!!
  • Carol S.
    Carol StevensonApril 11, 2021
    So 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!
  • Marie S.
    Marie ShinJanuary 21, 2013
    Gumbo is a must.
  • Jonesheart icon on user image
    JonesDecember 22, 2020
    Nice views on the outdoor dining. The clam chowder is watery and average.
  • RJ G.heart icon on user image
    RJ GarciaSeptember 2, 2013
    Be prepared to wait. I came on a Sunday evening, and I had to wait 1hr+.
  •  Jonathan L.heart icon on user image
     Jonathan Libov October 12, 2015
    Blue crab sandwich
  • Lance S.
    Lance SmithAugust 1, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Fire pits - it's where it's at. Don't bother with sitting inside
  • Karla L.heart icon on user image
    Karla LopezMarch 29, 2015
    Seafood is good
  • Fedya G.heart icon on user image
    Fedya GNovember 17, 2014
    Lobster roll!
  • Joann A.
    Joann AlvarezMay 4, 2013
    Hoegarden on tap !!! Awesome ;-)
  • Carlosheart icon on user image
    CarlosJanuary 29, 2022
    Little bit disappointed with the chowder.
  • Jeffrey V.
    Jeffrey VillanuevaAugust 29, 2013
    one of the best clam chowder...
  • Wayne B.
    Wayne BrownSeptember 13, 2012
    The cioppino rocks!!
  • Ed L.heart icon on user image
    Ed LeaJanuary 18, 2014
    Yes, have the lobster roll.
  • Mark K.
    Mark KlopferDecember 29, 2011
    Fish & Chips were excellent.
  • Jim P.
    Jim PhillipsDecember 13, 2013
    I'm not sure what all the excitement is about over the lobster roll.
  • Jason
    JasonFebruary 27, 2011
    Try the Maine Lobster Roll - : This is how I roll!
  • Grace C.
    Grace ChenApril 6, 2013
    The lobster roll here is sub-par compared to Old Port Lobster Shack's. This place is pretty average.
  • Wen D.
    Wen DixieFebruary 23, 2013
    Captain's platter & lobster roll
  • Marina K.
    Marina K.May 28, 2012
    Lobster roll + bubbly for a decadent lunch!
  • Alex F.
    Alex FieldingApril 12, 2011
    Lobster roll is like a cardboard brick Covered with tiny bits of burned lobster. Eat at your own risk.
  • Carolina Q.
    Carolina QuesadaSeptember 10, 2011
    Really nice live music on Fridays
  • Sarah K.
    Sarah KrznarichJuly 9, 2011
    Get extra drawn butter for your lobster roll.
  • Indra S.
    Indra SinghalOctober 6, 2013
    1 hour wait for lunch on a Sunday at 2:15 pm. Wow.
  • Melody M.
    Melody MartinezMarch 4, 2012
    The clam chowder is amazing!
  • Jessica E.
    Jessica EtingSeptember 10, 2011
    Nothing is better than relaxing by the fire pit with a bowl of manhattan clam chowder!
  • Linda S.heart icon on user image
    Linda SarkisAugust 7, 2014
    Lobster roll..
  • Tawana B.
    Tawana BurnettMay 30, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    shrimp scampi is really great - not to heavy on garlic or sauce.
  • Chloe C.heart icon on user image
    Chloe CondonSeptember 22, 2016
    Lobstah rolls > gender roles
  • Darcey F.
    Darcey FMay 30, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Dog friendly place! Rocco loves it here!
  • Delyn S.heart icon on user image
    Delyn SimonsOctober 9, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Spicy bloody mary + oysters on the half shell.
  • Eddie N.
    Eddie NetoDecember 3, 2012
    Crab cakes!!!! Nuff said!!!!
  • BP V.
    BP VAugust 28, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Live blues band on Sunday afternoon!
  • Foodspotting
    FoodspottingNovember 17, 2010
    Try the Lobster Roll (Sandwich)
  • Christine B.
    Christine BautistaMay 19, 2012
    Try the lobster roll!
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