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Sam's Chowder House

Half Moon Bay

Sam's Chowder House serves New England-style seafood with front-row views of Pillar Point Harbor. The New England chowder, loaded with Little Neck clams and smoked bacon, draws crowds from across the Bay Area, while the Naked Lobster Roll arrives overflowing with fresh meat.

oceanfront dining
sustainable seafood
classic new england flavors
weekend live music

Tips

🏆"Best Seafood in the Bay Area" (SF Bay Area A-List)
🦞"the lobster roll was the best I've ever had, the meat was overflowing!"
📅weekday lunch = no wait, weekends get busy

Sam's Chowder House

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

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Upcoming at Sam's Chowder House

Friday, Jun 12
Happy Hour at Sam’s Chowder House

Happy Hour at Sam’s Chowder House

June 12 at 3pm

Half Moon Bay's beachfront happy hour where the clam chowder's legendary and the view competes with the seafood. Sip discounted drinks while waves crash below and locals pile in for oysters and lobster rolls.

Live Local Music

Live Local Music

June 12 at 5:30pm

Catch live local musicians while the Pacific crashes behind you. Weekend shows move to the cozy bar when fog rolls in, but the coastal vibes stay strong either way.

Live Music

Live Music

June 12 at 5:30pm

Weekend evenings at Sam's pair local musicians with New England-style chowder and Pacific sunset views. Grab a seat in the bar and let the live tunes roll while you dig into buttered lobster rolls and crispy fish and chips.