Sam's Chowder House

Category: Seafood restaurant in Half Moon Bay, California

Address: 4210 CA-1, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019, USA

Phone: +16507120245

Opening hours

Sunday: 11AM–8:30PM

Monday: 11:30AM–8:30PM

Tuesday: 11:30AM–8:30PM

Wednesday: 11:30AM–8:30PM

Thursday: 11:30AM–8:30PM

Friday: 11:30AM–9PM

Saturday: 11AM–9PM

Reviews

Andrew Jaru

Jul 4, 2022

Been trying to go to Sam's for awhile, but it's so busy during holiday weekends that it's had us going elsewhere most times. Finally came during a lighter weekend and the crowds are justified. Sam's got some of the best seafood dishes in this part of HMB. I recommend avoiding any of the fried fare and going straight for their fresher selections. Service is great and the views are gorgeous. Lots of nice areas to appreciate the views while you wait for a table, too. Can't wait to come back!

Aman Singh

Jun 29, 2022

Not that this place needs any further reviews but I had to because it was fantastic. The seafood was fresh and views were unparalleled. Tried the feature dish which was king salmon on rice. Super fresh and delicious. I had the shrimp stuffed with crab and wrapped with bacon for the main. Also was delicious. My wife had the red chili shrimp and the shrimp scampi l, both of which were fantastic. Will definitely be back!

BADARISH K

Feb 13, 2022

First time visit to the restaurant. Food was amazing!!! They have wide selection of drinks, multiple food options as well. I tried the Manhattan clam chowder, it was delicious!! Roasted garlic shrimp was from appetizers is correct choice. I tried their best lobster sandwich, it was very flavorful!! Will visit again.

gypsycat

Feb 10, 2022

We waited for about 1 hour to be seated. It was quite crowded on Sunday. The vibe here is good as well as the beach view. I can definitely feel the holiday mood surrounding. However, the food is just okay, not impressive at all even the recommended clam chower. The lobster roll is fully fled with lobster, it would be more delicious if it is minced and mixing with sauce.

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Questions & Answers

Is there beach access?

Deborah Meister | Sep 8, 2018
AstroVagabond | Sep 8, 2018

Yes off the south parking lot as previously answered.

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Is it handicapped accessible

John Taylor | Jun 9, 2022
Eddie Valadez | Jun 9, 2022

Yes, Sam accommodates disable parking, wheelchair entry and wheelchair seating. I also observed disability accommodations in the restroom.

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Is there a happy hour?

Bob Strand | Mar 11, 2022
Eddie Valadez | Mar 11, 2022

Yes, Sam's has Happy Hour. Please call in advance as hours may change.

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What are the Covid safety practices like here?

Anonymous | Sep 7, 2022
Lezlie Ramsey | Sep 7, 2021

Outside dining or take out, face masks required. Social distancing markers in all lines.

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Considering the pandemic, can your customers use the restrooms?

Glen Murphey | Sep 7, 2021
J Shenkman | Sep 7, 2021

Hi Glen, there are three high quality, sanitary restrooms, with inside sinks, on the property right outside of the restaurant.

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Are Oysters served at Sam's Chowder?

Abhinav Mathur | Sep 8, 2019
Brian Smart | Sep 8, 2019

Yes. You can review the menu on their website

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What kind of ingredients are in your lobster rolls?

Tina Wolff | Sep 8, 2019
Lainie Bourdeau | Sep 8, 2019

Tina, it's a classic buttered & grilled upscale hot dog roll, like they use in New England and buttered lobster it's not like bits of celery and onion in a mayonnaise dressing mixed in with the Lobster, which is the way I like it, but it's still pretty good. Served with potato chips which is kind of disappointing. But it's still pretty good, everything is great there.

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Can I buy a gift card online?

Paula Ward | Aug 8, 2022
J Rafanan | Aug 8, 2022

Yes you can. Look them up via Google and search for the restaurant and check out their website. Click on Gift Cards(upper right side of webpage)and you will see a few options to choose from.

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Does the restaurant have a separate room for four? I'm looking for an upscale lunch option where I can take some of my business partners.

Andrew Sung | Jul 9, 2022
Terrie Newell | Jul 9, 2022

I would say go elsewhere for upscale. This is a loud, open air seafood restaurant. Very good food and a fun oceanside vibe.

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Is LGBTQ friendly still a point of the differentiation in the Bay Area? Interesting

Andrea O | May 10, 2022
Eddie Valadez | May 10, 2022

The point of our SF Bay Area LGBTQ community is to promote and maintain Improved health, Safety, and well being of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender people.

Can we bring dog?

Gloria Chen | Sep 7, 2021
Liz G. | Sep 7, 2021

Yes

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Why when I'm trying to place a takeout order can I only pay with paypal and not a regular card? Smh that's a shame they missed out on a sale and now I don't have lunch :(

Rachel C (RayBitch) | Sep 7, 2021
J Shenkman | Sep 7, 2021

Don't sign in with Paypal. click on the gold Paypal button, and then at the bottom of that page you'll see it says "pay with credit or debit card". You don't have to have a paypal account. There is a message on the site that says that, but it's not as visible as it should be.

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Can you get a drink while you wait ?

Chris Walker | Sep 7, 2021
J Shenkman | Sep 7, 2021

The ABC (Alcohol Beverage Control) doesn't allow drinks without a full meal right now, so they cannot serve you a drink by itself, or a drink with just an appetizer. Part of COVID rules at the moment

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Clam chowder with or without bacon? New England and Manhattan?

Sharen March | Sep 7, 2020
Jimmy Bates | Sep 7, 2020

The clam chowder was lovingly creamed not to heavy and deliciously Clam as new England should be!! With bacon I might add!! JB at ya!

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Do you sell gift cards?

Dennis Indelicato | Sep 8, 2019
Jaro's RC | Sep 8, 2019

Yes they do, they also sell gifts at their gift shop

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Are there vegan options?

Paula Mayumi | Sep 8, 2019
Jesse Zertuche | Sep 8, 2019

I believe so all you have to do is Google there menu

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are dogs allowed in the restaurant?

Chris Copeland | Sep 8, 2019
Tu Lam | Sep 8, 2019

There's an outdoor patio where they allow dogs

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Do you deliver?

Sally Batchelder | Sep 8, 2019
MariaEmilia Rueda | Sep 8, 2019

No they do not. They do have a food truck that is parked throughout the bay area M-F.

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Is there a way to get a gift certificate for Sam's Chowder House in Half Moon Bay?

Jack Perkins | Sep 8, 2019
A Google User | Sep 8, 2019

You can purchase a gift certificate from Sam's website at http://www.samschowderhouse.com/about-sams/gift-cards.html or you can go to Amazon and google "Sam's Chowder House" and purchase one there. If you order from Sam's website, you can get one electronically. If you order from Amazon, you will get a physical gift card, and there will be a small shipping fee from Amazon. And of course, you can purchase one directly at the restaurant. Thank you!

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Can we order for a pick up?

Pamela Byrd | Sep 8, 2019
Yvonne Saavedra | Sep 8, 2019

Yes you can

Are you open on Christmas day

Joan Lane | Sep 8, 2019
Joan Lane | Sep 8, 2019

Thank you for your reply. If you have any suggestions for Christmas day dinner, we will only be there overnight. MERRY CHRISTMAS

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What time does the dinner menu start?

Christina Ma | Sep 8, 2019
Robert Vossler | Sep 8, 2019

Sounds about right.

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Can you order take-out meals?

Jerri Clemons | Sep 8, 2019
Fernando Araujo | Sep 8, 2019

Yes, you can. And there is a room to pick up.

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Casual dress appropriate for lunch?

Toni Monet | Sep 8, 2018
Ashley Naumann | Sep 8, 2018

Yes

when does the patio bar open on Sunday for drinks?

Susan Olzak | Sep 8, 2018
Christophe Marnat | Sep 8, 2018

5pm

Does it have the view of the sunset?

Rob I | Sep 8, 2018
Wei Jerry | Sep 8, 2018

Sure, nice view there.

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Is dog allow at sam's chowder?

Liza Mingming | Sep 8, 2018
Arash Seisan | Sep 8, 2018

I've been here with my dog and sat around the fire pit. Great food and the gave water for my dog. Pleasant experience 👍

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Is there valet parking at Sam's Chowder House?

Ron Moquist | Sep 8, 2018
forgive_not_forget 510 | Sep 8, 2018

No there's no valet parking

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Do you have any mobile trucks in Santa Clara county if so what days and times?

Claudia Macias | Sep 8, 2018
James Chou | Sep 8, 2018

I've had the fortune of running into their food truck at Golden Gate Park but I don't know if it is a regular thing.

Driving by Sam's which is closed today....anyone knows why? Thanks

Michael DeMartini | Sep 8, 2018
Laurie Altheide | Sep 8, 2018

They are remodelling. I think it was supposed to be closed for 10 days.

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Do you have gift cards

brenda morris | Sep 8, 2018
gene kipker | Sep 8, 2018

They do

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What is Kumamoto, Fanny Bay, Steamboat and Point Reyes?

Rudy Slankauskas | Sep 8, 2018
Lisa Colhoun | Sep 8, 2018

geographic origin of the specific Oyster.

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Is the restaurant dog friendly?

Laura Adams | Sep 8, 2018
Mariano Velilla | Sep 8, 2018

Yes

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Was this not Ida's Seafood Resteraunt, before Sam's?

Linda Robinson | Sep 8, 2018
Houston Barnett-Gearhart | Sep 8, 2018

Yep! A while back. It was the Anchorage after Ida's. It then became Sam's.

Do you have an vegan entree options?

A Google User | Sep 8, 2017
Chucky Chuck | Sep 8, 2018

Yes, they do offer vegan options.

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