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Sam's Chowder House Half Moon Bay, CA
4210 North Cabrillo Hwy, Half Moon Bay, CA
Featured Items
NEW ENGLAND CHOWDER
Little Neck clams, Yukon Gold potatoes, smoked bacon, cream, bay leaf, thyme. (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.$35.95FISH & CHIPS
Battered with Lagunitas pilsner beer batter. Served with Old Bay fries and coleslaw.$21.95
Lunch Menu
STARTER SALADS
MIXED FIELD GREENS (GF)
County Line field lettuces, fennel, pomegranate seeds, and a wildflower honey vinaigrette.$14.50
BEET SALAD (GF)
Wild arugula, frisée, mandarins, toasted pistachios, feta cheese, house-made lemon vinaigrette$15.95
CAESAR SALAD
House-made Caesar dressing, garlic-toasted croutons, Parmigiano cheese$15.50
APPETIZERS
COLD SMOKED SALMON
Pickled cucumber, herbed cream cheese, toast points$14.95
FRIED CALAMARI
With cocktail and tartar sauces$18.50
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 crispy shallots and meyer lemon butter sauce.$19.50
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$16.50GRILLED SPANISH OCTOPUS (GF)
Chickpeas in tomato sofrito, young arugula and saffron aioli. GF$18.95
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 pumpkin gnocchi with wild mushrooms, brown butter, sage, and parmigiano . (dairy, not gluten free).$17.95OYSTER STEW
OUT OF STOCK$13.95
SAVORY SIDES
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, thyme. (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
$15.00BULK GUMBO
OUT OF STOCK$95.00
ENTRÉE SALADS
HOUSE-SMOKED KING SALMON SALAD (GF)
House smoked salmon, young arugula. Iacopi butter beans, shaved celery, pickled peppers, and salsa verde. GF$21.95
GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD (GF)
Baby kale, roasted butternut squash, pepitas, crisp Bosc pear feta cheese and a maple cider vinaigrette. GF$21.95
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.$16.95BLACKENED 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$23.95NAKED 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.$35.95
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.$35.95
SHRIMP PO BOY
Crispy fried sweet shrimp, remoulade, little gem lettuce, ripe tomato, torpedo roll.$18.95
DAILY FRESH CATCH
PETRALE SOLE (GF)
Sugar pie pumpkin puree, grilled savoy cabbage, wild mushrooms, brown butter and sage. (GF) dairy allergy$36.95
LOCAL HALIBUT (GF)
Local halibut with creamy cauliflower and leeks with sauteed baby spinach finished with black truffle butter.$38.95
KING SALMON (GF)
Wild King Salmon with braised French lentils and Brussels sprouts roasted with smoked bacon. GF$37.95
MAINE LOBSTER, 1 1⁄4 LB. (GF)
Served with drawn butter and your choice of two delicious sides$64.95SWORDFISH
Grilled swordfish with Iacopi butter beans, Swiss chard, and a tomato, fennel, and saffron sauce. GF$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$32.95
VEGETARIAN
MIXED FIELD GREENS (GF)
County Line field lettuces, fennel, pomegranate seeds, and a wildflower honey vinaigrette.$14.50BEET SALAD (GF)
Wild arugula, frisée, mandarins, 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$9.00PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM SANDWICH
Roasted balsamic onions, wild arugula, sweet peppers. basil aioli.$16.95VEGGIE 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.$18.00VEGGIE 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, quinoa, roasted apple, Brussels sprouts with smoked bacon and jus. GF$24.50
1⁄2 LB. GRILLED HAMBURGER
On an artisan bun with Old Bay fries. Cheese optional +$1.00$17.95VEGGIE PLATE
Your choice of three items from Savory Sides$18.00VEGGIE PASTA
An assortment of seasonal vegetables. Ingredients will vary based on what is fresh and seasonal.$18.00VEGGIE RISOTTO (GF)
An assortment of seasonal vegetables. Ingredients will vary based on what is fresh and seasonal.$21.00
Dinner Menu
SALADS
MIXED FIELD GREENS (GF)
County Line field lettuces, fennel, pomegranate seeds, and a wildflower honey vinaigrette.$14.50BEET SALAD (GF)
Wild arugula, frisée, mandarins, toasted pistachios, feta cheese, house-made lemon vinaigrette$15.95CAESAR SALAD
House-made Caesar dressing, garlic-toasted croutons, Parmigiano cheese$15.50SAM'S COMBO LOUIS (GF)
Blue crab, shrimp, Fuji apple, butter lettuce, cucumber, hard-cooked egg and our house-made Louis dressing$26.95SAM'S SHRIMP LOUIS (GF)
Shrimp, Fuji apple, butter lettuce, cucumber, hard-cooked egg and our house-made Louis dressing$21.95SAM'S CRAB LOUIS (GF)
Blue crab, Fuji apple, butter lettuce, cucumber, hard-cooked egg and our house-made Louis dressing$30.95SAM'S LOBSTER LOUIS (GF)
Maine lobster, Fuji apple, butter lettuce, cucumber, hard-cooked egg and our house-made Louis dressing$39.95
OYSTER BAR
APPETIZERS
Housemade pumpkin gnocchi with brown butter, sage cream and crushed hazelnuts.
COLD SMOKED SALMON
Pickled cucumber, herbed cream cheese, toast points$14.95FRIED CALAMARI
With cocktail and tartar sauces$18.50CRISPY LUMP BLUE CRAB CAKE
Shaved fennel, frisée, rémoulade sauce$15.25BAKED OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER
Parmigiano, spinach, bread crumbs in the traditional style$19.95DAYBOAT SCALLOPS (GF)
Melted leeks and fennel with crispy shallots and meyer lemon butter sauce.$19.50GARLIC CHILI PRAWNS (GF)
Feta cheese, roasted cherry tomatoes, chili flake, basil pesto Add linguini 6.00$17.50SPICY POPCORN SHRIMP
With cocktail sauce$16.50GRILLED SPANISH OCTOPUS (GF)
Chickpeas in tomato sofrito, young arugula and saffron aioli. GF$18.95GRANDMA FLORA’S MEATBALLS
Tomato sauce, Parmigiano, grilled sourdough$12.95STEAMED MUSSELS (GF)
In our delicious house-made marinara sauce Add linguini 6.00$22.95STEAMED MANILA CLAMS (GF)
Italian pancetta, leeks, chili flakes, fresh thyme Add linguini 6.00$24.95
GNOCCHI
$17.95OYSTER STEW
OUT OF STOCK$13.95
SAVORY SIDES
CHOWDERS & GUMBO
NEW ENGLAND CHOWDER
Little Neck clams, Yukon Gold potatoes, smoked bacon, cream, bay leaf, thyme. (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
OUT OF STOCK$15.00WHITE COLD CHOWDER QUART
$15.00RED COLD CHOWDER QUART (GF)
$15.00
DAILY FRESH CATCH
PETRALE SOLE (GF)
Sugar pie pumpkin puree, grilled savoy cabbage, wild mushrooms, brown butter and sage. (GF) dairy allergy$36.95LOCAL HALIBUT (GF)
Local halibut with creamy cauliflower and leeks with sauteed baby spinach finished with black truffle butter.$38.95KING SALMON (GF)
Wild King Salmon with braised French lentils and Brussels sprouts roasted with smoked bacon. GF$37.95MAINE LOBSTER, 1 1⁄4 LB. (GF)
Served with drawn butter and your choice of two delicious sides$64.95
SWORDFISH
Grilled swordfish with roasted cauliflower in a tomato, caper. black olive, and chili sauce with grilled broccoli and saffron aioli. GF$37.00
HOUSE SPECIALTIES
SEAFOOD SPAGHETTI
Prawns, mussels, clams, fresh fish, octopus, spicy tomato sauce$32.95
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$38.95NAKED 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.$35.95DRESSED 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.$35.95SHRIMP PO BOY
Crispy fried sweet shrimp, remoulade, little gem lettuce, ripe tomato, torpedo roll.$18.95CRISPY POTATO QUINOA CAKE
$21.00
FROM THE LAND
1⁄2 LB. GRILLED HAMBURGER
On an artisan bun with Old Bay fries. Cheese optional +$1.00$17.95SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS
Grandma Flora's house-made meatballs with Parmigiano cheese$19.50ROASTED HALF CHICKEN (GF)
Herb and lemon roasted 1/2 chicken, quinoa, roasted apple, Brussels sprouts with smoked bacon and jus. GF$24.50
SLOW BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIB (GF)
Tomato braised cranberry beans and grilled broccoli. GF$29.95VEGGIE PLATE
Your choice of three items from Savory Sides$18.00VEGGIE PASTA
An assortment of seasonal vegetables. Ingredients will vary based on what is fresh and seasonal.$18.00VEGGIE 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.$26.50FRIED 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$32.95
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, pomegranate seeds, and a wildflower honey vinaigrette.$14.50BEET SALAD (GF)
Wild arugula, frisée, mandarins, toasted pistachios, feta cheese, house-made lemon vinaigrette$15.95GNOCCHI
House-made potato gnocchi with English peas, sugar snap peas, basil pesto and parmigiano cheese.$17.95OLD BAY FRIES
$8.00POLENTA FRIES
$8.00COLESLAW (GF)
$6.00ROASTED GARLIC MASHED POTATOES (GF)
$8.00SAUTEED SPINACH (GF)
With almonds and golden raisons$9.00PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM SANDWICH
Roasted balsamic onions, wild arugula, sweet peppers. basil aioli.$16.95VEGGIE PLATE
Your choice of three items from Savory Sides$18.00VEGGIE PASTA
An assortment of seasonal vegetables. Ingredients will vary based on what is fresh and seasonal.$18.00VEGGIE RISOTTO (GF)
An assortment of seasonal vegetables. Ingredients will vary based on what is fresh and seasonal.$21.00
KIDS MENU
DESSERT
STRAUS ORGANIC SOFT SERVE
$7.95
SOFT SERVE W SEA SALT & OLIVE OIL
Sounds weird, but tastes like caramel!$7.95
SOFT-SERVE SWIRL SUNDAE
Caramel sauce, chocolate chips, toasted almonds and whipped cream on top of organic soft-serve, with a cherry on top!$11.00
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)$11.00GELATO ICE CREAM
$5.00CHEESECAKE
$11.00TARTLET
$11.00COCONUT RICE PUDDING
$11.00CHOCOLATE CREME BRULEE
$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
$24.00RED COLD CHOWDER QUART (GF)
$15.00WHITE COLD CHOWDER QUART
$15.00
BAKED OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER
$19.95
Parmigiano, spinach, bread crumbs in the traditional style
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