Sam's Chowder House - Half Moon Bay Restaurant

  • Address: 4210 North Cabrillo Highway, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
  • Phone: +1 650 712 0245
  • Website:www.samschowderhouse.com
Average Rating
3.5
167+ reviews
from 3 sources
Restaurantica
3.5
1+ reviews
Yelp
3.5
149+ reviews
CitySearch
4.5
17+ reviews

Estimated Price: From $30

Sam's Chowder House
4210 North Cabrillo Highway
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Sam's Chowder House Details

Full Amenity List

  • Beer
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies)
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Counter Seating
  • Entertainment
  • View
  • Bar Dining
  • Full Bar
  • Non-Smoking Restaurant
  • Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Takeout
  • Banquet/Private Rooms
  • Happy Hour
  • Fireplace
  • Weekend Brunch
  • Wine

Descriptions from Across the Web

  • Sam's Chowder House is a great place to stop for dinner or lunch in Half Moon Bay. The restuarant offers a beautiful ocean view; large, friendly staff; and a huge selection of fresh (and ecological) seafood. The children's menu contains the usual, popular fare - from spaghetti to grilled cheese o... more on GoCityKids.com
  • Overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Half Moon Bay, Sam's offers a casual and authentic, fresh seafood experience reminiscent of an East Coast style seafood house. Experience breathtaking, panoramic ocean views from every seat in the house, and dine inside or out. Relax under a cozy blanket in adiron... more on CitySearch
  • Authentic New England style family-friendly seafood restaurant with one of the best views on the coast, outdoor seating, oyster bar, and seafood ... more on SanMateoCountyCVB.com
  • 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 w... more on OpenTable.com
  • This seafood eatery is right on the ocean. more on Gayot

Reviews From Across The Web read all

5.0
What a view!

We stopped here on our way to Half Moon Bay one day and were pleasantly surprised. The restaurant is a very cool design with beautiful views of the harbor and ocean. It was one of those crystal clear days on the coast, so we sat outside and had a glass of wine, then went in for dinner. I think th... ellensf, a user of citysearch.com. Read full review on CitySearch

Disappointing

Went here on friday night....was very disappointed.....my salmon was dry and certainly it wasn't a cheap meal...had high hopes for this place....but unfortunately ... citysearch.com, a user of citysearch.com. Read full review on OpenList.com

3.0
Killla B. 's review

the food was really good, great raw oysters, great drinks, great bread and really good chowder. the chowder isnt thick (which they make clear on the ... a user of yelp.com. Read full review on Yelp

4.0
Best Clam Chowder Ever!

(August 15, 2008 00:00)

This is a good, solid seafood restaurant in Half Moon Bay. Not a huge menu, but a little of everything to choose from-which was nice because we had a non-seafood eater with us. They have a bar and restaurant, and a covered outside area to dine in...each overlooks the bay littered with sailboats. ... a user of Restaurantica. Read full review on Restaurantica

3.0
Questionable service

My girlfriend & I always drive down the coast on Sunday's and the parking lot is always packed, so we were excited to finally eat here. We walked in, one of the the hostesses promptly seated us and there was a lot of smiling faces abound. The menu looked great and we ordered from Sean, our waiter... gerard_ventus, a user of citysearch.com. Read full review on CitySearch

Directions

Located just south of the Pillar Point Harbor next to the Beach House Hotel, directly off of Highway One, with plenty of parking.

Hours

Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 5:00pm, Saturday - Sunday: 11:00am - 5:00pm, Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:30pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Sunday: 5:00pm - 9:30pm, Fish Market open Tuesday - Sunday: 11:30am - 7:30pm

Other Web Resources

  • www.samschowderhouse.com
  • http://www.sanmateocountycvb.com
  • http://www.visitcalifornia.com

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