Sam's Chowder House

4210 N Cabrillo Hwy, Half Moon Bay, California 94019 USA

5,486 Reviews

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Closed Now

Opens Fri 11:30a

Independent
Credit Cards
Accepted
Pet Friendly
Wheelchair
Accessible
Outdoor
Seating

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“beautiful views, friendly service, & great seafood”

Sam’s Chowder House opened in October 2006 in Half Moon Bay, CA, and has since won numerous awards including “Top Three Outdoor Dining Spots in the Bay Area” by San Francisco Magazine, and Sante Magazine’s Service Hospitality Award. It was also featured on NBC-TV’s The TODAY Show for Sam’s famous Lobster Rolls, selected by the Food Editor as one of the five “Best Sandwiches in America”. In 2009, Sam’s launched the first mobile gourmet seafood truck in the nation, with Sam’s ChowderMobile. Now four mobile trucks serve award-winning cuisine directly to customers throughout the Bay Area for lunch and dinner, business and social events, weddings, and even Lobster Clambakes on the beach. A second Sam’s Chowder House restaurant was opened in late fall of 2013, in the heart of downtown Palo Alto, CA. We look forward to seeing you at Sam’s!

Reviewed by
Cara K.

April 10, 2024

What a wonderful little place. I went in a weeknight while staying nearby and was seated outside on the patio. It was an early dinner so the sun was out and the view of the water was amazing. I... Read more

Reviewed by
Lindsay L.

April 09, 2024

Sam's is an ocean front gem in Halfmoon bay. The atmosphere is unbeatable and the food is incredible, as long as you can get a seat. Dining during "off" hours is highly recommended if you don't... Read more

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Oliver A.

April 07, 2024

There was good consistence in the chowder, creamy, and chunks of protein. Blew me away and I would certainly go back to try it. The outdoor seating was nice! The service was lacking, we were... Read more

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