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RestaurantsCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
Sam’s Chowder House is a restaurant operation based in Half Moon Bay, California, offering a New England–style seafood dining experience perched on an oceanside bluff. The menus center on daily fresh seafood—grilled or sautéed fish, live Maine lobster, local crab, fried calamari, classic clam chowder, and house specialties such as Lobster Spaghetti and Chili Garlic Prawns—along with gluten-free, vegetarian, and kids options. The business serves a broad Bay Area audience seeking scenic ocean views and family-friendly dining, with outdoor seating and fire pit areas that feature panoramic visuals of the coast. It operates seven days a week for lunch through dinner and has a mobile catering component, Sam’s ChowderMobile, capable of servicing events and private gatherings. The company emphasizes safety measures and ongoing adherence to county health guidelines, and has earned recognition for its hospitality and social media presence through industry awards in the past.