Sam's Chowder House
Sam's Chowder House
Sam's Chowder House



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Private Dining Menus: Coastal Collection: Summer Menu

These are intended to be representative menus – items are subject to change based on seasonality. Children's menus are also available. For more information and pricing, please contact our Director of Private Dining at 650 712-0245 x4 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Pillar Point Menu | Pacific Dream Menu | Ocean Sunset Menu


Private Dining menus


Pillar Point

Starters
(Please Select One)

CLAM CHOWDER
New England Style Creamy Little Neck Chowder with Yukon Gold Potatoes and Bacon, OR
Manhattan Style Tomato-Based Little Neck Chowder with Potatoes, Vegetables, and Herbs

MIXED FIELD GREENS
Baby Mesclun Greens Tossed with House-Made Ginger Vinaigrette

TRADITIONAL CAESAR SALAD
Fresh Hearts of Romaine topped with Shaved Parmesan Cheese and Toasted Croutons

HOUSE-CURED SALMON
Served with Capers, Fresh Herbs, and Croutons

FRESHLY BAKED BREAD AND SWEET BUTTER


Entrees
(Please Select Up to Two in Addition to the Chef’s Vegetarian Alternative)

SEASONAL FRESH FISH FILET
Creamy Sweet White Corn and Thyme Scented Leeks with Black Truffle Butter

JUMBO LUMP CRABCAKES
With Shaved Fennel and Radish Salad, Old Bay French Fries, and Spicy Remoulade

SHRIMP SCAMPI AND LINGUINI
With White Wine, Garlic, Butter and Fresh Herbs

HERB AND LEMON GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST
Roasted Summer Squash with Early Girl Tomatoes, Nicoise Olives and Fresh Herbs

GRILLED HANGER STEAK
Served with Yukon Gold Potato Puree, Grilled Asparagus with Lemon and Shallot Jus


Dessert
(Please Select One)

KEY LIME PIE with Toasted Meringue
FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE with Huckleberry Sauce
SEASONAL SORBET


Available as Three Course (Soup OR Salad) or Four Course (Soup AND Salad) Meal




Pacific Dream

Starters
(Please Select One)

CLAM CHOWDER
New England Style Creamy Little Neck Chowder with Yukon Gold Potatoes and Bacon, OR
Manhattan Style Tomato-Based Little Neck Chowder with Potatoes, Vegetables, and Herbs

TRADITIONAL CAESAR SALAD WITH GRILLED PRAWNS
Fresh Hearts of Romaine topped with Shaved Parmesan Cheese and Toasted Croutons

CHIOGGIA BEET SALAD
Feta Cheese, Toasted Pistachios, Chicory, Satsuma Mandarins and Citrus Vinaigrette

SWEET SHRIMP SALAD
Napa Cabbage, Pineapple, Cilantro, Green Onion, Toasted Peanuts, with Ginger Soy Dressing

FRESHLY BAKED BREAD AND SWEET BUTTER


Entrees
(Please Select Up to Two in Addition to the Chef’s Vegetarian Alternative)

SEASONAL CATCH
Ragout of Local Peas, Fava Beans and Artichokes with a Lemon Caper Butter Sauce

SEAFOOD RISOTTO
Creamy Sweet White Corn and Thyme Scented Leeks with Black Truffle Butter

HALF ROASTED CHICKEN
Roasted Summer Squash with Early Girl Tomatoes, Nicoise Olives and Fresh Herbs

GRILLED NEW YORK STEAK
Served with Yukon Gold Potato Puree, Grilled Asparagus with Lemon and Shallot Jus

1 1/4 lb. FRESH MAINE LOBSTER OR LOCAL DUNGENESS CRAB
(Additional charge, please ask for market price). Served with Chef’s Selection of Fresh Seasonal Sides


Dessert
(Please Select One)

KEY LIME PIE with Toasted Meringue
FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE with Huckleberry Sauce
WARM SEASONAL FRUIT CRISP
SEASONAL SORBET
DESSERT SAMPLER (ask for quote)




Ocean Sunset

Starters
(Please Select One)

LOBSTER BISQUE
Maine Lobster, Brandy, Cream and Fresh Herbs

TRADITIONAL CAESAR SALAD WITH GRILLED PRAWNS
Fresh Hearts of Romaine topped with Shaved Parmesan Cheese and Toasted Croutons

LUMP CRAB LOUIS SALAD
Romaine Lettuce, Endive, Egg and Cucumber

CRISPY VEGETABLE SALAD
Baby Carrots, Baby Beets, Celery Root and Radishes, with Black Truffle Vinaigrette

HOUSE-CURED SALMON
With Daylight Farms Chioggia Beets, Tender Greens, and Crème Fraiche Dressing

FRESHLY BAKED BREAD AND SWEET BUTTER


Entrees
(Please Select Up to Two in Addition to the Chef’s Vegetarian Alternative)

LOCAL PETRALE SOLE STUFFED WITH DUNGENESS CRAB
Creamy Sweet White Corn and Thyme Scented Leeks with Black Truffle Butter

SAM’S FAMOUS CIOPPINO
Savory Shellfish Stew with Cracked Dungeness Crab, Prawns, Mussels, and Rock Fish

1 1/4 lb. FRESH MAINE LOBSTER OR LOCAL DUNGENESS CRAB
(Additional charge, please ask for market price) Choice of Steamed or Grilled,
Served with Fritto of Giusti Farms Local Artichokes with Lemon Aioli

GRILLED FILET MIGNON
Served with Yukon Gold Potato Puree, Grilled Asparagus with Lemon and Shallot Jus

GRILLED FILET MIGNON AND LOBSTER TAIL
(Additional charge, please ask for market price)
Served with Yukon Gold Potato Puree, Grilled Asparagus with Lemon and Shallot Jus


Dessert
(Please Select One)

KEY LIME PIE with Toasted Meringue
FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE with Huckleberry Sauce
WARM SEASONAL FRUIT CRISP
HOUSE MADE SEASONAL CHEESECAKE (minimum order, 12 guests)
PROFITEROLES Light Pastry filled with Custard, drizzled with Chocolate Sauce
SEASONAL SORBET
DESSERT SAMPLER (ask for quote)




Pillar Point Menu | Pacific Dream Menu | Ocean Sunset Menu

 
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