SAM’S CHOWDER HOUSE 20TH ANNIVERSARY STORY CONTEST

20 Years of Sam’s. Tell Us Your Story!

In October, Sam’s Chowder House turns 20 — help us celebrate 20 years of seafood, sunsets & memories.

Over the past two decades, Sam’s has been part of so many special moments—first dates and proposals, weddings and anniversaries, birthdays and family celebrations, business meetings, baby showers, celebrations of life, and many more. As we celebrate this milestone, we want to hear what Sam’s means to you.

Send us your favorite Sam’s story and photo. It can be heartfelt, funny, nostalgic—or simply a moment you’ll always remember.

Share Your Story & You Could Win!

GRAND PRIZE

Dinner for Two at Sam’s Every Month for One Year

Plus a commemorative Sam’s 20th Anniversary Gift Basket

SECOND PRIZE

Dinner for Two at Sam’s Every Month for Six Months

Plus a Sam’s sweatshirt

THIRD PRIZE

$250 Sam’s Chowder House Gift Certificate

Plus a Sam’s t-shirt

How to Enter

Send your story and photo to:
memories@samschowderhouse.com

Entries must be received by November 15, 2026 *
See the Official Contest Rules

Throughout our anniversary celebration, we’ll share favorite stories and photos from the people who have made Sam’s part of their lives for the past 20 years.

And this is just the beginning…

Stay tuned for special anniversary offerings, favorite memories from the past two decades, a few surprises, and more ways to celebrate 20 Years of Seafood & Sunsets with us.

Most of all, thank you. Whether you’ve been coming to Sam’s since 2006 or discovered us more recently, you are part of our story.

Here’s to 20 years—and all the memories still to come.

Sam’s Chowder House • Half Moon Bay • 2006–2026

2006: Sam pushing wheelbarrow under dad Paul’s supervision during construction

demolition begins in front of the future Sam's Chowder House

2006: Demolition work begins in front of the future Sam’s Chowder House

front of the future Sam's Chowder House after demolition during construction

2006: Front and parking lot during construction

2006: Ocean side of the future Sam's Chowder House at beginning of construction

2006: Ocean side at beginning of construction

2006: Demolition and construction underway

2006: Inside of the future Sam's Chowder House during construction

2006: Inside after demolition, ready to rebuild

Main dining room

Harbor View Dining Room

Ocean Terrace Dining Room

Mavericks Room private dining event space with ocean and harbor view

Mavericks Dining Room

North Patio

Beachfront Lawn

2024: Outdoor dining patios on a sunny afternoon

South Beach Bar

Lisa Marie Johnston and band are local favorites

Lobster clambake private event on the Beachfront Lawn

Julie, Paul, and friends enjoy good company and Sam’s authentic New England style lobster clambake

Sam’s Chowder House lit up at sunset

* By submitting your story and/or photo, you give Sam’s Chowder House permission to share and use it on our 20th Anniversary and related promotional materials, including social media, email, and our website. Your story may be shared before the contest deadline. No purchase necessary. Must be 18+ to enter. Official Contest Rules apply.

Official Contest Rules