Dinner Starter Menu

(NOTE: Menus shown here are representative samples and may change based on seasonal availability.)

DAILY SHELLFISH SELECTION
Captains' Platter 34.95 4 oysters 4 cherrystone clams 4 chilled shrimp Ahi tuna poke Seafood ceviche	Kumamoto CA 3.00 Fanny Bay BC 2.50 Buckley Bay BC 2.75 Malpeque PEI 3.00 Summer Ice BC 3.00	Steamboat BC 2.50 Cherrystone Clams MA 2.00 Raw Bar Medley 13.00 Shrimp, clams, and oysters (2 each)

Winner of San Mateo County "As Fresh as it Gets" Award

STARTERS

COLD APPETIZERS

Maine Lobster Ceviche 15.95
In a tortilla shell with pineapple and passionfruit vinaigrette

Seafood Ceviche 11.95
Bay scallop, sweet shrimp, mango and fresh lime juice

Ahi Tuna Poke 14.75
Marinated with soy sauce, sesame oil, green onion

Prawn Cocktail 12.00
with house made cocktail sauce

Dungeness Crab Cocktail 14.50
with house made cocktail sauce and lemon

White Anchovies 8.25
Marinated local artichokes with chili and parmigiano

House Cured Salmon 9.50
Shaved fennel, radish, frisee and lemon with an herbed cheese crostini

HOT APPETIZERS

Fritto of Giusti Farms Artichokes 9.95
with lemon aioli

Spicy Popcorn Shrimp 11.50
with cocktail sauce

Fried Calamari 10.95
with cocktail and tartar sauces

Baked Oysters Rockefeller 12.50

Grilled Sardines 9.50
Fingerling potatoes, baby wild arugula and romesco sauce

Roasted Garlic-Chili Prawns 13.95
Feta cheese, roasted cherry tomatoes, chili flake and basil pesto
Day Boat Scallops "a la plancha" 13.95
Creamy celery root, parsnip purée with wild mushrooms and tiny greens

Blue Crab Cakes 12.50
Fresh bell pepper, cucumber and fennel with rémoulade sauce

Oyster Stew 12.95
Smoked bacon, brandy, cream, and fresh herbs

Steamed Prince Edward Island Mussels 14.95
White wine, tomato sauce and fresh oregano

Steamed Manilla Clams 16.50
Lemongrass, coconut milk, basil and jalapeño chile

Grandma Flora's Savory Meatballs 8.95
with swiss chard, tomato and parmigiano

SALADS

Mixed Field Greens 7.95
Lemon, ginger vinaigrette and cucumber

Seaweed Salad 9.50
with field greens and toybox tomatoes

Baby Wild Arugula Salad 9.50
with aged balsamic vinegar strawberries, goat cheese and toasted hazelnuts

Hearts of Romaine with "Caesar" Dressing 8.95
garlic toasted crouton and parmigiano

Add grilled, marinated prawns 7.00

Sam's Crab Louis Salad Chopped Salad with Warren Pears 9.50
Romaine, radicchio, Point Reyes blue cheese and a honey-thyme vinaigrette

Sam's Crab Louis 19.25
half 14.50
Dungeness crab, Fuji apple, iceberg lettuce, cucumber, hard-cooked egg and Louis dressing

CHOWDERS AND GUMBO

Sam's delicious chowders are made in the traditional New England style, with clam broth, cream, clams, potatoes, smoked bacon, onion and thyme.

We don't thicken our chowders with tons of flour – just the natural ingredients in a light, savory broth – enjoy!
New England Clam Chowder, 6.95 cup | 10.25 bowl
Little neck clams, Yukon gold potatoes, smoked bacon, and cream

Manhattan Clam Chowder, 6.95 cup and 10.25 bowl
Tomato-based little neck clam chowder with potatoes, vegetables, and herbs

New Orleans Style Gumbo 8.50 cup
with Dungeness crab and andouille sausage

DRINKS

Coke, Diet Coke, Orange Fanta or Sprite 2.25
Lauretana Still Water 5.95
Lauretana Sparkling Water 5.95
Thomas Kemper Root Beer and Vanilla Cream 2.50
Juices 2.50
Coffee and Tea 2.50
Espresso 2.75
Cappuccino or Café Latte 3.50

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There will be a charge of $2.00 to split any dish. There is an automatic gratuity of 18% on parties of 8 or larger.