Dinner Starter Menu

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

DAILY SHELLFISH SELECTION
Captains' Platter 4 oysters 4 cherrystone clams 4 chilled shrimp Ahi tuna poke Seafood ceviche	Kumamoto CA Royal Miyagi BC Steamboat WA Malpeque PEI Barron Point WA	Fanny Bay BC Cherrystone Clams MA Raw Bar Medley Shrimp, clams, and oysters (2 each)

STARTERS

COLD APPETIZERS

Maine Lobster Ceviche
In a tortilla shell with pineapple and passionfruit vinaigrette

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

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

Prawn Cocktail
with house made cocktail sauce

Sam's Dungeness Crab Cocktail
with avocado mousse and mango purée

White Anchovies
Marinated local artichokes with chili and parmigiano

House Cured Salmon
Grilled croutons, herb cream cheese and caper

HOT APPETIZERS

Fritto of Giusti Farms Artichokes
with lemon aioli

Spicy Popcorn Shrimp
with cocktail sauce

Fried Calamari
with cocktail and tartar sauces

Baked Oysters Rockefeller

Grilled Sardines
Daylight Farms arugula, roasted cauliflower, capers and preserved lemon

Roasted Garlic-Chili Prawns
Feta cheese, roasted cherry tomatoes, chili flake and basil
Seared Day Boat Scallops
Wild mushrooms, lentils, baby spinach and Serrano ham

Blue Crab Cakes
Fresh bell pepper, cucumber and fennel with rémoulade sauce

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

Steamed Prince Edward Island Mussels
White wine, tomato sauce and fresh oregano

Steamed Manilla Clams
Lemongrass, coconut milk, basil and Fresno chile

Grandma Flora's Savory Meatballs
with swiss chard, tomato and parmigiano

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

SALADS

Mixed Field Greens
Lemon-ginger vinaigrette and cucumber

Seaweed Salad
with field greens

Baby Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese
Spiced pecans, dried cranberries and a roasted pear vinaigrette

Caesar Salad
with sourdough croutons
Add grilled, marinated prawns

Sam's Crab Louis Salad Daylight Farms Beet Salad
Feta cheese, toasted hazelnut purée, chicory, mandarin oranges 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 - cup or bowl
Little neck clams, Yukon gold potatoes, smoked bacon, and cream

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

New Orleans Style Gumbo
with Dungeness crab and andouille sausage

DRINKS

Coke, Diet Coke, Orange Fanta or Sprite
Lauretana Still Water
Lauretana Sparkling Water
Thomas Kemper Root Beer and Vanilla Cream
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.