Sam's Chowder House

Authentic, New England style seafood, casual and inviting service with the best view on the coast offering oceanfront dining with sweeping views of the Pacific from every seat. A beautifully crafted Oyster Bar with a wide selection of tasty treats. Extensive outdoor seating and a seafood market with fresh seafood, and prepared to-go items. Accessible from Highway One, the beach or the nearby harbor. Has ample parking.

With a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean, Sam’s Chowder House in Half Moon Bay offers a casual and authentic seafood experience reminiscent of an East Coast style seafood house. Whether dining on the oceanside sheltered patio under a cozy heat lamp, or settled into an Adirondack chair near a toasty fire pit, you get a great view from every seat in the house, inside or out.

NBC's Today Show named Sam's Lobster Roll one of the "Top Five Sandwiches in America" on their show. Awarded three stars by the San Jose Mercury News, Sam’s serves daily fresh fish — grilled or sautéed, live Maine lobsters and fresh local crabs, lobster rolls stuffed with big chunks of sweet, juicy lobster tossed in melted butter, fried calamari, Ahi Tuna Poke marinated in sesame, ginger, scallion and soy, and other local specialties. “Cioppino and chowder are excellent” says Michael Bauer of the San Francisco Chronicle.

Executive chef: Lewis Rossman
Dining Style: Casual Dining
Parking: Private Lot