Sam’s Chowder House in Palo Alto offers a casual and authentic seafood experience reminiscent of a New England style seafood house. Sam’s eco-friendly menu prepared by award-winning Executive Chef Robert Holt offers Sam’s signature items such as Clam Chowder, Sam’s Famous Lobster Rolls, Fish and Chips, a selection of fresh daily fish, live Maine lobster, fresh local crab, Oyster Bar items, delicious seasonal sides and salads, and more. In addition, Executive Chef Holt has created many other tasty specialties.
From the seafood and meats, to the produce and artisanal cheeses, Chef Holt uses ingredients that are fresh, local when possible and always seasonal. His passion for fine, fresh ingredients shows in each dish, from house-made dressings and sauces to house-made desserts.
Committed to the environment, Sam’s serves sustainably-fished seafood, and meats that are free of hormones and other additives. We use cooking oil that is cholesterol and trans-fat free, so that it can be recycled, and our to-go packaging is 100% biodegradable and compostable.
We are open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, and offer a full bar, and children’s menu. Private dining options and take out are also available.
In the bar, enjoy 50% off select specialty cocktails, select glasses of wine, well drinks and select beer, Monday through Friday from 3-7pm, Saturday and Sunday from 12-5pm.
Sam's also features a bar bite menu during happy hour
WINE WEDNESDAYS
Join us for dinner at Sam’s Chowder House in Palo Alto for Wine Wednesdays each week – where select bottles of wine will be available for 50% off with your entrée.
$1 OYSTERS ON MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS
Chef’s choice oysters. Valid during happy hour (3-7pm), in the bar only.
Place Categories: 1/2 Price Wine Nights, Bar Dining, Children's Menu, Counter Seating, Cuisine, Features, Happy Hour, Happy Hour w/ Food Specials, Outside Dining, Personal Wines Welcome, Private Dining, Raw Seafood Bar and Seafood Restaurants