SAM’S CHOWDER HOUSE & OYSTER BAR
Reservations
Reservations can be made for indoor dining only. Reservations cannot be made for outdoor dining or seating in the outdoor bar area – that is on a first come, first served basis. If your party is larger than 6 people, please call the restaurant.
Indoor reservations are available Monday-Friday, as well as walk-ins. A select number of reservations are available during winter hours on Saturday-Sunday, as well as walk-ins.
If you have a pet and need to sit outside, please come to the restaurant and we’ll seat you if we have outdoor tables available, or add you to our waitlist for next available outdoor tables.
If your party is larger than 6 people, please call the restaurant directly. Thank you!
Tripadviser Travelers’ Choice 2023 Award Winner
Sam’s Chowder House rated “excellent” by 893 travelers on Tripadvisor 2024
Sam’s named in Food & Wine’s 100 Most Scenic Restaurants in America
Voted Great for Scenic Views 2024, Great for Outdoor Dining 2024
San Mateo County As Fresh As It Gets Award Winner
Zagat lists Sam’s among “8 Lobster Rolls to Seek Out in the Bay Area”
Food Network lists Sam’s Chowder House among “Best Cioppino Outside of San Francisco”
“The Absolute Best Restaurants in the US to Order Lobster According to Customers”