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Sam's Chowder House Half Moon Bay, CA

Lunch Menu
Dinner Menu

Featured Items

  • NEW ENGLAND CHOWDER

    Little Neck clams, Yukon Gold potatoes, smoked bacon, cream, bay leaf (not GF)

    $6.95
  • NAKED LOBSTER ROLL

    Traditional Connecticut style, with delicious warmed lobster meat served “naked”, lightly tossed with butter and celery. Please note - our lobster rolls are "deconstructed" for takeout, so the roll doesn't get soggy.

    $33.95
  • NEW ENGLAND CHOWDER

    Little Neck clams, Yukon Gold potatoes, smoked bacon, cream, bay leaf (not GF)

    $6.95

Lunch Menu

STARTER SALADS

  • MIXED FIELD GREENS (GF)

    County Line field lettuces, fennel, citrus, quinoa and red wine vinaigrette

    $14.50
  • BEET SALAD (GF)

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

    $15.95
  • CAESAR SALAD

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

    $15.50

OYSTER BAR

  • PRAWN COCKTAIL (GF)

    With house-made cocktail sauce

    $16.95
  • MAINE LOBSTER CEVICHE

    In a tortilla shell with pineapple and passion fruit vinaigrette

    $26.95
  • CEVICHE MIXTO (GF)

    Ahi tuna, lobster, shrimp, citrus juice, coconut milk, cilantro, jalapeno, and red onion.

    $18.00
  • LOVE SHUCK

    $4.50
    OUT OF STOCK

APPETIZERS

  • COLD SMOKED SALMON

    Pickled cucumber, herbed cream cheese, toast points

    $14.95
  • FRIED CALAMARI

    With cocktail and tartar sauces

    $17.95
  • CRISPY LUMP BLUE CRAB CAKE

    Shaved fennel, frisée, rémoulade sauce

    $15.25
  • BAKED OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER

    Parmigiano, spinach, bread crumbs in the traditional style

    $19.95
  • DAYBOAT SCALLOPS (GF)

    Melted leeks and fennel with kumquats, crispy shallots and Meyer lemon butter sauce.

    $17.95
  • GARLIC CHILI PRAWNS (GF)

    Feta cheese, roasted cherry tomatoes, chili flake, basil pesto Add linguini 6.00

    $17.50
  • SPICY POPCORN SHRIMP

    With cocktail sauce

    $16.50
  • GRILLED SPANISH OCTOPUS (GF)

    Iacopi butter beans, artichoke, and preserved lemon, olive tapenade.

    $18.50
  • GRANDMA FLORA’S MEATBALLS

    Tomato sauce, Parmigiano, grilled sourdough

    $12.95
  • STEAMED MUSSELS (GF)

    In our delicious house-made marinara sauce Add linguini 6.00

    $22.95
  • STEAMED MANILA CLAMS (GF)

    Italian pancetta, leeks, chili flakes, fresh thyme Add linguini 6.00

    $24.95
  • GNOCCHI

    House made potato gnocchi, with Giusti English peas, basil pesto and ricotta salata.

    $17.95

SAVORY SIDES

  • OLD BAY FRIES

    $8.00
  • POLENTA FRIES

    $8.00
  • COLESLAW (GF)

    $6.00
  • ROASTED GARLIC MASHED POTATOES (GF)

    $8.00
  • SAUTEED SPINACH (GF)

    With almonds and golden raisons

    $9.00
  • GRILLED STREET CORN (GF)

    Grilled yellow corn on the cob with Calabrian chili aioli, tajin, and cojita cheese.

    $10.00
  • GRILLED ARTICHOKES

    Grilled Giusti artichoke hearts with basil aioli.

    $9.00

CHOWDERS & GUMBO

  • HALF & HALF CHOWDER

    $6.95
  • MANHATTAN CHOWDER (GF)

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

    $6.95
  • NEW ENGLAND CHOWDER

    Little Neck clams, Yukon Gold potatoes, smoked bacon, cream, bay leaf (not GF)

    $6.95
  • NEW ORLEANS STYLE GUMBO

    Blue crab, shrimp and Andouille sausage, green onion and rice.

    $6.95
  • RED COLD CHOWDER QUART (GF)

    $15.00
  • WHITE COLD CHOWDER QUART

    $15.00

ENTRÉE SALADS

  • HOUSE-SMOKED KING SALMON SALAD (GF)

    House smoked salmon, little gem lettuce, local peas, grilled corn, watermelon radish and green goddess dressing.

    $22.00
  • GRILLED PRAWN SALAD (GF)

    Toybox tomatoes, sweet baby peppers, Mediterranean cucumber, pickled red onion, feta cheese, kalamata olives, arugula and a red wine vinaigrette.

    $20.95
  • SAM'S COMBO LOUIS (GF)

    Blue crab, shrimp, Fuji apple, butter lettuce, cucumber, hard-cooked egg and our house-made Louis dressing

    $26.95
  • SAM'S SHRIMP LOUIS (GF)

    Shrimp, Fuji apple, butter lettuce, cucumber, hard-cooked egg and our house-made Louis dressing

    $21.95
  • SAM'S CRAB LOUIS (GF)

    Blue crab, Fuji apple, butter lettuce, cucumber, hard-cooked egg and our house-made Louis dressing

    $30.95
  • SAM'S LOBSTER LOUIS (GF)

    Maine lobster, Fuji apple, butter lettuce, cucumber, hard-cooked egg and our house-made Louis dressing

    $39.95

SANDWICHES

  • PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM SANDWICH

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

    $16.95
  • BLACKENED FISH SANDWICH

    Pepperonata, baby spinach and spicy remoulade on a brioche bun

    $16.95
  • SALMON BURGER

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

    $17.95
  • BLUE CRAB SANDWICH

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

    $22.95
  • NAKED LOBSTER ROLL

    Traditional Connecticut style, with delicious warmed lobster meat served “naked”, lightly tossed with butter and celery. Please note - our lobster rolls are "deconstructed" for takeout, so the roll doesn't get soggy.

    $33.95
  • DRESSED LOBSTER ROLL

    Authentic Maine style, with delicious chilled lobster meat served “dressed”, mixed with lemon aioli, celery and chives. Please note - our lobster rolls are "deconstructed" for takeout, so the roll doesn't get soggy.

    $33.95
  • SHRIMP PO BOY

    Crispy fried sweet shrimp, remoulade, little gem lettuce, ripe tomato, torpedo roll.

    $18.95

DAILY FRESH CATCH

  • PETRALE SOLE (GF)

    Crispy potato, quinoa cake with garlic sauteed spinach and a preserved lemon, olive tapenade. (GF)

    $33.00
  • LOCAL HALIBUT (GF)

    Local halibut with English peas, sugar snap peas, pea leaves, wild mushrooms and black truffle butter sauce.

    $37.00
  • KING SALMON (GF)

    Wild King Salmon with creamy yellow corn, roasted cherry tomatoes. shishito peppers, and basil aioli

    $37.00
  • MAINE LOBSTER, 1 1⁄4 LB. (GF)

    Served with drawn butter and your choice of two delicious sides

    $59.95
  • SWORDFISH

    Grilled swordfish with grilled summer squash, roasted peppers, Iacopi butter beans, and a tomato, saffron sauce.

    $37.00

FRIED PLATTERS

  • FISH & CHIPS

    Battered with Lagunitas pilsner beer batter. Served with Old Bay fries and coleslaw.

    $21.95
  • FRIED SHRIMP

    Battered with Lagunitas pilsner beer batter. Served with Old Bay fries and coleslaw.

    $26.50
  • FRIED SEAFOOD COMBINATION

    Prawns, crab cake, calamari, and pollock. Served with Old Bay fries and coleslaw.

    $42.95
  • “MARYLAND STYLE” LUMP BLUE CRAB CAKES

    Crispy fried crab cakes, served with coleslaw, Old Bay fries and remoulade sauce

    $31.95

VEGETARIAN

  • MIXED FIELD GREENS (GF)

    County Line field lettuces, fennel, citrus, quinoa and red wine vinaigrette

    $14.50
  • BEET SALAD (GF)

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

    $15.95
  • GNOCCHI

    House-made potato gnocchi with English peas, sugar snap peas, basil pesto and parmigiano cheese.

    $17.95
  • OLD BAY FRIES

    $8.00
  • POLENTA FRIES

    $8.00
  • COLESLAW (GF)

    $6.00
  • ROASTED GARLIC MASHED POTATOES (GF)

    $8.00
  • SAUTEED SPINACH (GF)

    With almonds and golden raisons

    $9.00
  • PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM SANDWICH

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

    $16.95
  • VEGGIE PLATE

    Your choice of three items from Savory Sides

    $18.00
  • VEGGIE PASTA

    An assortment of seasonal vegetables. Ingredients will vary based on what is fresh and seasonal.

    $18.00
  • VEGGIE RISOTTO (GF)

    An assortment of seasonal vegetables. Ingredients will vary based on what is fresh and seasonal.

    $21.00

FROM THE LAND

  • SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS

    Grandma Flora's house-made meatballs with Parmigiano cheese

    $19.50
  • ROASTED HALF CHICKEN (GF)

    Herb and lemon roasted 1/2 chicken, with local butter beans, thyme roasted tomatoes, caramelized onions, and kalamata olives.

    $24.50
  • 1⁄2 LB. GRILLED HAMBURGER

    On an artisan bun with Old Bay fries. Cheese optional +$1.00

    $17.95
  • VEGGIE PLATE

    Your choice of three items from Savory Sides

    $18.00
  • VEGGIE PASTA

    An assortment of seasonal vegetables. Ingredients will vary based on what is fresh and seasonal.

    $18.00
  • VEGGIE RISOTTO (GF)

    An assortment of seasonal vegetables. Ingredients will vary based on what is fresh and seasonal.

    $21.00

KIDS MENU

  • GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH

    $8.95
  • SCHWARZ ALL BEEF HOT DOG

    Served on a bun with French fries

    $9.95
  • CHICKEN TENDERS

    Served with French fries

    $12.95
  • SPAGHETTI

    With tomato sauce or butter

    $9.95
  • KID'S GRILLED SALMON

    $17.95
  • FISH & CHIPS 1PC

    ONE piece kids fish and chips

    $10.95
  • MAC N CHEESE

    $9.50
  • FRUIT BOWL

    $7.50

Dinner Menu

SALADS

  • MIXED FIELD GREENS (GF)

    County Line field lettuces, fennel, citrus, quinoa and red wine vinaigrette

    $14.50
  • BEET SALAD (GF)

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

    $15.95
  • CAESAR SALAD

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

    $15.50
  • SAM'S COMBO LOUIS (GF)

    Blue crab, shrimp, Fuji apple, butter lettuce, cucumber, hard-cooked egg and our house-made Louis dressing

    $26.95
  • SAM'S SHRIMP LOUIS (GF)

    Shrimp, Fuji apple, butter lettuce, cucumber, hard-cooked egg and our house-made Louis dressing

    $21.95
  • SAM'S CRAB LOUIS (GF)

    Blue crab, Fuji apple, butter lettuce, cucumber, hard-cooked egg and our house-made Louis dressing

    $30.95
  • SAM'S LOBSTER LOUIS (GF)

    Maine lobster, Fuji apple, butter lettuce, cucumber, hard-cooked egg and our house-made Louis dressing

    $39.95

OYSTER BAR

  • PRAWN COCKTAIL (GF)

    With house-made cocktail sauce

    $16.95
  • MAINE LOBSTER CEVICHE

    In a tortilla shell with pineapple and passion fruit vinaigrette

    $26.95
  • CEVICHE MIXTO (GF)

    Sweet shrimp, bay scallops, fresh citrus, avocado, jalapeno and cilantro

    $18.00
  • LOVE SHUCK

    $4.50
    OUT OF STOCK

APPETIZERS

  • COLD SMOKED SALMON

    Pickled cucumber, herbed cream cheese, toast points

    $14.95
  • FRIED CALAMARI

    With cocktail and tartar sauces

    $17.95
  • CRISPY LUMP BLUE CRAB CAKE

    Shaved fennel, frisée, rémoulade sauce

    $15.25
  • BAKED OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER

    Parmigiano, spinach, bread crumbs in the traditional style

    $19.95
  • DAYBOAT SCALLOPS (GF)

    Melted leeks and fennel with kumquats, crispy shallots and Meyer lemon butter sauce.

    $17.95
  • GARLIC CHILI PRAWNS (GF)

    Feta cheese, roasted cherry tomatoes, chili flake, basil pesto Add linguini 6.00

    $17.50
  • SPICY POPCORN SHRIMP

    With cocktail sauce

    $16.50
  • GRILLED SPANISH OCTOPUS (GF)

    Iacopi butter beans, artichoke, and preserved lemon, olive tapenade.

    $18.50
  • GRANDMA FLORA’S MEATBALLS

    Tomato sauce, Parmigiano, grilled sourdough

    $12.95
  • STEAMED MUSSELS (GF)

    In our delicious house-made marinara sauce Add linguini 6.00

    $22.95
  • STEAMED MANILA CLAMS (GF)

    Italian pancetta, leeks, chili flakes, fresh thyme Add linguini 6.00

    $24.95
  • GNOCCHI

    $17.95

SAVORY SIDES

  • OLD BAY FRIES

    $8.00
  • POLENTA FRIES

    $8.00
  • COLESLAW (GF)

    $6.00
  • ROASTED GARLIC MASHED POTATOES (GF)

    $8.00
  • SAUTEED SPINACH (GF)

    With almonds and golden raisons

    $9.00
  • GRILLED STREET CORN (GF)

    Grilled yellow corn on the cob with Calabrian chili aioli, tajin, and cojita cheese.

    $10.00
  • GRILLED ARTICHOKES

    Grilled Giusti artichoke hearts with basil aioli.

    $9.00

CHOWDERS & GUMBO

  • NEW ENGLAND CHOWDER

    Little Neck clams, Yukon Gold potatoes, smoked bacon, cream, bay leaf (not GF)

    $6.95
  • MANHATTAN CHOWDER (GF)

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

    $6.95
  • HALF & HALF CHOWDER

    $6.95
  • NEW ORLEANS STYLE GUMBO

    Blue crab, shrimp and Andouille sausage, green onion and rice.

    $6.95
  • SPECIAL SOUP

    $14.00
  • WHITE COLD CHOWDER QUART

    $15.00
  • RED COLD CHOWDER QUART (GF)

    $15.00

DAILY FRESH CATCH

  • PETRALE SOLE (GF)

    Crispy potato, quinoa cake with garlic sauteed spinach and a preserved lemon, olive tapenade. (GF)

    $33.00
  • LOCAL HALIBUT (GF)

    Local halibut with English peas, sugar snap peas, pea leaves, wild mushrooms and black truffle butter sauce.

    $37.00
  • KING SALMON (GF)

    Wild King Salmon with creamy yellow corn, roasted cherry tomatoes. shishito peppers, and basil aioli

    $37.00
  • MAINE LOBSTER, 1 1⁄4 LB. (GF)

    Served with drawn butter and your choice of two delicious sides

    $59.95
  • SWORDFISH

    $36.00

HOUSE SPECIALTIES

  • SEAFOOD SPAGHETTI

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

    $28.95
  • SHRIMP SCAMPI AND LINGUINI

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

    $27.95
  • PRAWNS STUFFED WITH LUMP BLUE CRAB

    Wrapped in smoked bacon, and served with Italian chard, garlic potato purée, horseradish cream sauce

    $36.95
  • CIOPPINO

    Savory shellfish stew with cracked Dungeness crab, prawns, mussels, clams, rock fish

    $38.95
  • NAKED LOBSTER ROLL

    Traditional Connecticut style, with delicious warmed lobster meat served “naked”, lightly tossed with butter and celery. Please note - our lobster rolls are "deconstructed" for takeout, so the roll doesn't get soggy.

    $33.95
  • DRESSED LOBSTER ROLL

    Authentic Maine style, with delicious chilled lobster meat served “dressed”, mixed with lemon aioli, celery and chives. Please note - our lobster rolls are "deconstructed" for takeout, so the roll doesn't get soggy.

    $33.95
  • SHRIMP PO BOY

    Crispy fried sweet shrimp, remoulade, little gem lettuce, ripe tomato, torpedo roll.

    $18.95

FROM THE LAND

  • 1⁄2 LB. GRILLED HAMBURGER

    On an artisan bun with Old Bay fries. Cheese optional +$1.00

    $17.95
  • SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS

    Grandma Flora's house-made meatballs with Parmigiano cheese

    $19.50
  • ROASTED HALF CHICKEN (GF)

    Herb and lemon roasted 1/2 chicken, with local butter beans, thyme roasted tomatoes, caramelized onions, and kalamata olives.

    $24.50
  • SLOW BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIB (GF)

    Tomato braised cranberry beans, Swiss chard and a fresh herb gremolata

    $27.95
  • VEGGIE PLATE

    Your choice of three items from Savory Sides

    $18.00
  • VEGGIE PASTA

    An assortment of seasonal vegetables. Ingredients will vary based on what is fresh and seasonal.

    $18.00
  • VEGGIE RISOTTO (GF)

    An assortment of seasonal vegetables. Ingredients will vary based on what is fresh and seasonal.

    $21.00

FRIED PLATTERS

  • FRIED SHRIMP

    Battered with Lagunitas pilsner beer batter. Served with Old Bay fries and coleslaw.

    $26.50
  • FRIED SEAFOOD COMBINATION

    Prawns, crab cake, calamari, and pollock. Served with Old Bay fries and coleslaw.

    $42.95
  • “MARYLAND STYLE” LUMP BLUE CRAB CAKES

    Crispy fried crab cakes, served with coleslaw, Old Bay fries and remoulade sauce

    $31.95
  • FISH AND CHIPS

    Breaded with Lagunitas pilsner beer batter, served with Old Bay fries and coleslaw.

    $21.95

VEGETARIAN

  • MIXED FIELD GREENS (GF)

    County Line field lettuces, fennel, citrus, quinoa and red wine vinaigrette

    $14.50
  • BEET SALAD (GF)

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

    $15.95
  • GNOCCHI

    House-made potato gnocchi with English peas, sugar snap peas, basil pesto and parmigiano cheese.

    $17.95
  • OLD BAY FRIES

    $8.00
  • POLENTA FRIES

    $8.00
  • COLESLAW (GF)

    $6.00
  • ROASTED GARLIC MASHED POTATOES (GF)

    $8.00
  • SAUTEED SPINACH (GF)

    With almonds and golden raisons

    $9.00
  • PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM SANDWICH

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

    $16.95
  • VEGGIE PLATE

    Your choice of three items from Savory Sides

    $18.00
  • VEGGIE PASTA

    An assortment of seasonal vegetables. Ingredients will vary based on what is fresh and seasonal.

    $18.00
  • VEGGIE RISOTTO (GF)

    An assortment of seasonal vegetables. Ingredients will vary based on what is fresh and seasonal.

    $21.00

KIDS MENU

  • GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH

    $8.95
  • SCHWARZ ALL BEEF HOT DOG

    Served on a bun with French fries

    $9.95
  • CHICKEN TENDERS

    Served with French fries

    $12.95
  • SPAGHETTI

    With tomato sauce or butter

    $9.95
  • KID'S GRILLED SALMON

    $17.95
  • FISH & CHIPS 1PC

    ONE piece kids fish and chips

    $10.95
  • MAC N CHEESE

    $9.50
  • FRUIT BOWL

    $7.50

DESSERT

  • STRAUS ORGANIC SOFT SERVE

    $6.95
  • SOFT SERVE W SEA SALT & OLIVE OIL

    Sounds weird, but tastes like caramel!

    $6.95
  • SOFT-SERVE SWIRL SUNDAE

    Caramel sauce, chocolate chips, toasted almonds and whipped cream on top of organic soft-serve, with a cherry on top!

    $9.50
  • KEY LIME PIE

    Fresh limes, sweet creamy custard, and rich, toasted meringue

    $10.00
  • CRUMBLE (GF)

    House made vanilla bean ice cream, toasted almonds, and a delicious caramel sauce (gluten-free)

    $11.00
  • GELATO ICE CREAM

    $5.00
  • CHEESECAKE

    $11.00
  • CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE

    $12.00
  • POACHED PEACH TARTLET

    $11.00
  • APPLE CINNAMON BREAD PUDDING

    $11.00

FAMILY PACKS TO GO

  • 6 CHILLED BLUE CRAB CAKES

    Lump blue crab cakes only (no fries) - reheat later and serve.

    $48.00
  • 12 CHILLED BLUE CRAB CAKES

    Lump blue crab cakes only (no fries) - reheat later and serve.

    $96.00
  • 6 GRANDMA FLORA’S MEATBALLS

    $12.00
  • 12 GRANDMA FLORA’S MEATBALLS

    $24.00
  • RED COLD CHOWDER QUART (GF)

    $15.00
  • WHITE COLD CHOWDER QUART

    $15.00

Sam's Chowder House Half Moon Bay, CA Location and Ordering Hours

(650) 712-0245
4210 North Cabrillo Hwy, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Closed • Opens Wednesday at 11:30AM
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