
Seafood
Sam's Chowder House
4210 North Cabrillo Hwy
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
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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.$34.95
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.$34.95
Lunch Menu
STARTER SALADS
MIXED FIELD GREENS (GF)
County Line field lettuces, fennel, citrus, quinoa and maple, cider vinaigrette.$14.50
BEET SALAD (GF)
Wild arugula, frisée, seasonal 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
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)
sugar snap peas, pea shoots, seaweed, miso butter and crispy quinoa$18.95
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, roasted spring onion, and romesco sauce. (contains nuts) GF$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 in a creamy wild mushroom and leek sauce with parmigiano cheese.$16.95
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$9.00CREAMY MUSHROOMS & LEEKS
$10.00GRILLED ASPARAGUS
Grilled asparagus with breadcrumbs, parmigiano and lemon.$10.00GRILLED ARTICHOKES
Grilled Giusti artichoke hearts with basil aioli.$10.00
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
$15.00BULK GUMBO
$95.00OUT OF STOCK
ENTRÉE SALADS

HOUSE-SMOKED KING SALMON SALAD (GF)
House smoked salmon, little gem lettuce, watermelon radish, shaved asparagus, sugar snap peas, and green goddess dressing. GF$21.95
GRILLED PRAWN SALAD (GF)
Baby spinach, piquillo peppers, grilled corn, pepitas, 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$23.95
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.$34.95
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.$34.95
SHRIMP PO BOY
Crispy fried sweet shrimp, remoulade, little gem lettuce, ripe tomato, torpedo roll.$18.95
DAILY FRESH CATCH

PETRALE SOLE (GF)
Crispy lentil and green garlic cake with grilled asparagus, and meyer lemon butter sauce. (GF)$34.95
LOCAL HALIBUT (GF)
Local halibut with creamy wild mushrooms and leeks with baby spinach and black truffle butter.$38.95
KING SALMON (GF)
Wild King Salmon with a cauliflower puree, local artichokes, spring onion, and a fresh horseradish gremolata. 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, broccoli di ciccio. and a puttanesca verde sauce. GF$37.95
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, citrus, quinoa and maple, cider vinaigrette.$14.50
BEET SALAD (GF)
Wild arugula, frisée, seasonal 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$9.00PORTOBELLO 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$18.00
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
Dinner Menu
SALADS
MIXED FIELD GREENS (GF)
County Line field lettuces, fennel, citrus, quinoa and maple, cider vinaigrette.$14.50
BEET SALAD (GF)
Wild arugula, frisée, seasonal 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
APPETIZERS
Housemade pumpkin gnocchi with brown butter, sage cream and crushed hazelnuts.

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)
sugar snap peas, pea shoots, seaweed, miso butter and crispy quinoa$18.95
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, roasted spring onion, and romesco sauce. (contains nuts) GF$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$9.00CREAMY MUSHROOM AND LEEK (GF)
Creamy mushrooms and leeks with parmigiano cheese$10.00GRILLED ASPARAGUS
Grilled asparagus with breadcrumbs, parmigiano and lemon.$10.00GRILLED ARTICHOKES
Grilled Giusti artichoke hearts with basil aioli.$10.00
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
$15.00
WHITE COLD CHOWDER QUART
$15.00
RED COLD CHOWDER QUART (GF)
$15.00
DAILY FRESH CATCH

PETRALE SOLE (GF)
Crispy lentil and green garlic cake with grilled asparagus, and meyer lemon butter sauce. (GF)$34.95
LOCAL HALIBUT (GF)
Local halibut with creamy wild mushrooms and leeks with baby spinach and black truffle butter.$38.95
KING SALMON (GF)
Wild King Salmon with a cauliflower puree, local artichokes, spring onion, and a fresh horseradish gremolata. GF$37.95
MAINE 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$36.00
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$38.95
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.$34.95
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.$34.95
SHRIMP PO BOY
Crispy fried sweet shrimp, remoulade, little gem lettuce, ripe tomato, torpedo roll.$18.95CRISPY LENTIL CAKE
$21.00
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, 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$18.00
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
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$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, citrus, quinoa and maple, cider vinaigrette.$14.50
BEET SALAD (GF)
Wild arugula, frisée, seasonal 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$9.00PORTOBELLO 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
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
$11.00POACHED APPLE TARTLET
$11.00COCONUT RICE PUDDING
$11.00CHOCOLATE CAKE
$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

CAESAR SALAD
$15.50
House-made Caesar dressing, garlic-toasted croutons, Parmigiano cheese
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All hours
| Sunday | 11:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Monday | 11:30 am - 8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am - 8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am - 8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am - 8:30 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am - 9:00 pm |
| Saturday | 11:00 am - 9:00 pm |
Restaurant info
Fresh seafood with outdoor, oceanfront dining
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