Dinner Starter Menu

(NOTE: Menus shown here are representative samples and may change based on seasonal availability.)

DAILY SHELLFISH SELECTION
Captains' Platter 3 oysters 3 cherrystone clams 3 chilled shrimp Ahi tuna poke Seafood ceviche	Kumamoto OR Marin Miyagi Hama Hama WA Malpeque PEI Beausoleil NB	Quilcene WA Cherrystone Clams MA Raw Bar Medley Shrimp, clams, and oysters (2 each

STARTERS

COLD APPETIZERS

Seafood Ceviche
Bay Scallop, sweet shrimp, mango and fresh lime juice

Ahi Tuna Poke
Marinated with soy sauce, sesame oil, green onion

Shrimp Cocktail

Blue Crab Cocktail

White Anchovies
Marinated broccoli, toasted pine nuts and chili flake

House Cured Salmon, crème fraîche and capers

HOT APPETIZERS

Fritto of Giusti Farms Artichokes
with lemon aioli

Spicy Popcorn Shrimp

Fried Calamari

Baked Oysters Rockefeller

Grilled Sardines
Confit eggplant, mint, Daylight Farms arugula and romesco sauce

Roasted Garlic-Chili Prawns
Cherry tomatoes, feta cheese and basil pesto
Seared Day Boat Scallops
Chickpea puree, roasted corn salsa and smoked paprika

Backfin Lump Crab Cake
Shaved fennel and radish garnish with rémoulade sauce

Oyster Stew
Smoked bacon, brandy, cream, and fresh herbs

Steamed Mediterranean Mussels
White wine, tomato sauce and fresh oregano

Steamed Manilla Clams
Daylight Farms fava beans, basil leaves, Fresno chile and white wine

Winner of San Mateo County "As Fresh as it Gets" Award

SALADS

Mixed Field Greens
Lemon, ginger vinaigrette and cucumber

Seaweed Salad with sweet toybox tomatoes

Crisp “Wedge” of Baby Iceberg Lettuce
Fuji apple, Point Reyes Blue Cheese and smoked bacon

Caesar Salad with polenta croutons
Add grilled, marinated prawns

Sam's Crab Louis Salad Daylight Farms Beet Salad
Feta cheese, toasted pistachios, chicory, strawberries and a citrus vinaigrette

Sam's Crab Louis
Dungeness crab, Fuji apple, iceberg lettuce, cucumber, hard cooked egg and Louis dressing

CHOWDERS

Sam's delicious chowders are made in the traditional New England style, with clam broth, cream, clams, potatoes, smoked bacon, onion and thyme.

We don't thicken our chowders with tons of flour – just the natural ingredients in a light, savory broth – enjoy!
New England Clam Chowder
Yukon Gold potatoes, smoked bacon, cream

Manhattan Clam Chowder
Tomato-based little neck clam chowder with potatoes, vegetables, and herbs

DRINKS

Coke, Diet Coke, Orange Fanta or Sprite
Lauretana Still Water
Lauretana Sparkling Water
Thomas Kemper Root Beer, Vanilla Cream, Orange
Juices
Coffee and Tea
Espresso
Cappuccino or Café Latte

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There will be a charge of $2.00 to split any dish. There is an automatic gratuity of 18% on parties of 8 or larger.