Sam's Chowder House

4210 Cabrillo Hwy, Half Moon Bay, CA

Typically Responds within 24 hours

Sam's Chowder House

4210 Cabrillo Hwy, Half Moon Bay, CA

650-712-0245

www.samschowderhouse.com

Typically Responds within 24 hours

Capacity: 300 people

About Sam's Chowder House

Choose from six spectacular oceanfront locations for your wedding, reception, engagement party, rehearsal dinner, or bridal shower, for an unforgettable and romantic experience. Voted "Best Waterfront Dining" and "Best Seafood in the Bay Area" by San Francisco's Best of the Baylist, Sam's Chowder House in Half Moon Bay offers breathtaking sunsets, a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean and delectable cuisine. Our excellent Private Dining staff, award-winning seafood, and beautiful ocean front setting will give your guests an unforgettable experience. At Sam's, every seat has an ocean view, and outside seating includes outdoor heat lamps, colorful Adirondack chairs, wind breaks and cozy fire pits. Whether you are looking for a "toes in the sand" oceanfront wedding down on the sandy beach, an elegant tented reception on the grassy lawn, or an intimate gathering inside watching the waves crash, Sam's has the perfect setting for your special day.

Event Spaces

Beachfront Lawn

Maximum Capacity: 120
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Beachfront Lawn

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 120

Sam's Beachfront Lawn is a grassy outdoor area directly below the restaurant, facing the ocean, and just steps away from having your toes in the sand. The Beachfront Lawn is accessible from a wooden stairway that leads down to the property below Sam's. A wonderful banquet location for an outdoor beach front party or teambuilding event, this space is also great to enjoy Sam's authentic Lobster Clambakes. This area accommodates 100 people seated and 120 for a standing reception.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 100 People

Reception
Capacity: 120 People

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Features

Special Features: Access to the sandy beach, oceanfront view, romantic sunsets, can be tented if desired. Can have fire pits and string lights. Steps away from the beach for weddings or teambuilding events. Access to the coastal trail.

Mavericks Room

Maximum Capacity: 20
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Mavericks Room

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 20

The indoor Mavericks banquet room is perfect for intimate, semi-private parties. The corner room is surrounded by windows that point out to the infamous Mavericks surfing waves just beyond Pillar Point Harbor. The semi-private room also provides a prime spot for enjoying Sam's beautiful sunsets. The Mavericks room seats up to 20 people or 16 people for a standing reception.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Conference
Capacity: 20 People

Reception
Capacity: 16 People

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Restaurant

Maximum Capacity: 300
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Restaurant

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 300

Sometimes when you have a large group it's hard to find a space that accommodates everyone...you may often need the whole place! Or maybe you're looking for a truly unique events venue to fit your party theme? Sam's offers our entire restaurant and patio, with over six ocean view banquet spaces, so you can turn it into your own personalized party space. From surfer style to elegant evening, we can help transform Sam's to be the ideal venue for your special event.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Reception
Capacity: 300 People

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South Beach Bar

Maximum Capacity: 80
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South Beach Bar

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 80

Sam's South Beach Bar provides a fun and festive banquet area for a party of any kind. This "Beach Surfer Shack" has become a favorite party spot as it is equipped with palm tree heaters, ocean view counter tops, patio seating and cozy fire pits. The outdoor bar area is a great venue to enjoy a live band and music for your special event. Extensive patio seating makes it the perfect location to experience Sam's authentic Lobster Clambakes. This area accommodates 60 people seated or 80 for a standing reception.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 60 People

Reception
Capacity: 80 People

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The Harbor View

Maximum Capacity: 75
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The Harbor View

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 75

The Harbor View room offers you the best of both worlds, with seating inside and outside so that your guests can sip cocktails on the patio before sitting down to indulge in scrumptious seafood inside. The room seats 54 people or can accommodate 75 for a standing reception.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 54 People

Reception
Capacity: 75 People

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The Ocean Terrace

Maximum Capacity: 75
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The Ocean Terrace

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 75

With breathtaking northern ocean views, the Ocean Terrace directly overlooks the Pacific Ocean. Delivering the best of both worlds, this "indoor-outdoor" banquet room comes complete with cozy heat lamps, an overhead roof, and translucent wind barriers to keep your guests warm while they enjoy the feel of the outdoors and fresh scent of the ocean. Directly outside the Terrace is a cozy row of brightly colored blue and white Adirondack chairs and cozy fire pits, perfect for sipping cocktails while enjoying glorious sunsets. The Terrace, which seats 35 people or 75 for a standing reception, can optionally be used in conjunction with the Harbor View banquet room for a great reception/dinner combination.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 35 People

Reception
Capacity: 75 People

Amenities

Features

Venue Types

Amenities

Full Bar/Lounge
Handicapped Accessible
On-Site Catering Service
Outdoor Function Area
Waterfront
Waterview
Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Max Number of People for an Event: 300
Special Features: Oceanfront dining, fire pits, Adirondack chairs, amazing sunsets, fire pits, full bar inside, outside bar, steps leading down to lawn for outdoor events or tented weddings, and sandy beach for weddings. Oyster bar and outside oyster cart.

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