Sam's Chowder House

Sam's Chowder House, opened in October 2006 by co-founders Paul and Julie Shenkman, is a seafood restaurant and oyster bar perched above the Pacific Ocean and Pillar Point Harbor. The menu centers on New England-style seafood: Maine lobster, fresh local crab, clam chowder, lobster rolls, oysters and clams from the raw bar, fish and chips, cioppino, and seasonal catch such as salmon and halibut. Executive Chef and Partner Lewis Rossman leads the kitchen with a focus on sustainable, fresh, and seasonal ingredients. The restaurant has received recognition from Food & Wine, the Food Network, NBC's Today Show, San Francisco Chronicle's SFGATE, and Zagat, among others. Indoor and outdoor oceanfront dining, private dining spaces, weddings, and takeout are available. Sam's ChowderMobile brings its seafood to Bay Area locations and private events. Learn more on their About Page.