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    Sam's Chowdermobile

    3.8 (410 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Food Trucks
    Open 11:30 am - 8:30 pm

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    Outdoor seating

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    Lobster & Old Bay Fries
    Allie G.

    Sam's Chowdermobile had the longest line out of all the food trucks at Half Moon Bay Wine and Jazz Festival - and for good reason! When we finally got to the front of the line, I asked if I can sub out the bread in my Lobster Roll for a handful of Old Bay Fries, and thankfully that was fine. My friend ordered a regular Lobster Roll, and the food was ready (quite literally) immediately. It was totally worth the wait - delicious chunks of lobster and perfectly crispy fries. The fries also had just the right amount of Old Bay seasoning to be flavorful but not overwhelming. Would happily eat here again!

    Fish and chips (2 piece). Yum
    Shylo B.

    Driven by the restaurant many times and its always packed. So have not tried yet. So when the mobile popped up nearby we went to try it out. We both ordered the 2 piece fish and chips, and a chowder (because you just have to try it. The food was quick, hot and delicious. Decent size for a food truck and great price for what you get. I could have shared one order. I was full. So took the clam chowder with us and didn't want to waste it so I ate it... Im glad I did even as full as I was. It was delicious. Full of flavor. Beautiful!

    Lobster Roll $22.50. Mouth watering buttery taste. https://youtu.be/UDQJOjjmCC0
    Danny C.

    If you like consistency, great tasting and mouth watering, then you need to try Sam's Chowder Mobile or at their restaurant in HMB. Included in this video is the main lobster roll for $22.50 and quart of clam chowder for $14. It's a good deal since the cups are going for $12. The bread is very buttery and the taste have you wanting more. Highly recommend!! Can't wait till the next time they are in the neighborhood. See the video on attached link. https://youtu.be/UDQJOjjmCC0

    Shrimp Po'boy
    Amanda M.

    Sam's Chowder Mobile stopped by my worksite today! What a treat! Ordered myself a shrimo Po' Boy with Old Bay fries... and I was not at all disappointed! You get a hearty helping of crispy, fried shrimp, atop a bed of lettuce and tomato dressed up lightly with a creamy special sauce, and finally, hugged ever so gently between to slices of cloud-like artisan buns... warm, soft, delicious!! They also offer a lot more options under the sea, such as golden brown fish and chips, absolutely to die for lobster rolls (highly revered!) and creamy clam chowder ...but I was truly content with my choice. Note: They reign primarily in half moon bay, but are always available for public events, private parties and much more! Check them out! Your tastebuds will thank you!!

    Beautiful meal!
    Theresa D.

    I had their fried shrimp po boy and it was the best po boy I've had. My sandwich came with a healthy amount of shrimp and their garlic aioli really tied everything together. I hope they come around foster city again so I can try their lobster roll. The guy who took my order was nice and helpful. They do accept credit cards which is a plus.

    Crab cake, very good, must order
    Joanne C.

    I've been to the restaurant location a few years ago in Half Moon Bay and loved it! So glad they operate via food truck too. No driving a hour and a half in traffic anymore to get their tasty food yay! Normally, I would get the long lobster roll with clam chowder, their signature items, but today decided to go get em tacos and cakes. The food is delicious as always and the crab cake actually tasted even better than at the restaurant, less salty yummy! The sauce they give you to dip the crab cake is so much better than normal tartar sauce. I put some of that on my taco. The deep fried fish taco was so big! Very surprised. The Po Boy Sandwich with shrimps is also oh so good. Portions were great! Lots of fries included too. It's been 30 minutes and missing the food already. Please come back soon!

    Sponge Bob Squarepants could have made a better crabcake
    Jack R.

    I haven't been this disappointed since I got $1 from the Tooth Fairy when the going rate was $5 according to what my friends received. Two of my co-workers and I got the crab cake special. With tax it's basically $15 for one small kiddie crab cake, cold fries, and coleslaw placed in one of those small salsa containers. I felt like Sponge Bob Square pants, the portion was that small. The crab cake was so bland and lukewarm we would have been better off grabbing a box from Trader Joe's or something. None of us were happy with our order. Epic fail. I should have gone to Sponge Bob's Krusty Krab restaurant under the sea. I'm sure it would have been better, even an imaginary crab cake is better than an awful one.

    CeCe C.

    Sam's chowder mobile was here today in front of Moxsie in Palo Alto! Michael L. and I were suppose to meet up for lunch, but I was just too hungry so I ate without him! haha I just tried their famous lobster roll! There's a $10 "shortie" (2/3 the size of the $15 one) and a $15 lobster roll. So the only difference is really the size. I ended up getting the $10 one! It is kinda pricey... but after about 3 bites into it and the toasted buttery roll, it's really tasty! :) Wished their lobster rolls were a tad bit cheaper... $8/$11 maybe? They take credit cards... including AMEX!! O_O Wow! Very awesome for a food truck! I'd be tempted to organize a UYE lunch food truck in front of my work one day!! :) Doesn't that sound yummy? So whenever the mobile is in your area, stop on by and say hi to the chowder mobile guy! Follow them on twitter: http://twitter.com/chowdermobile

    clam chowder
    Marti L.

    I've wanted to try their clam chowder since forever. After my failed attempt to dine at the restaurant, I thought it was hopeless. Then I saw Sam's Chowdermobile in my vicinity. SUPER EXCITED! My excitement did not last. For $5, the portion of clam chowder was kid size. It would've been fine if it was orgasmic. But there was nothing special about it. It was actually rather bland. VERY DISAPPOINTED!

    Full size lobster roll
    Kim T.

    Coworker took me here for my birthday. yum! Check their website to find out where they will be. Ordered the full size lobster roll, trust me, the shortie just won't cut it. :) The rolls are toasted, nice and buttery. If you're worried about calories, don't eat this and stick to water. :P Lobster wasn't too bad. Had some celery in it and other spices. I'm from the East Coast so I'm used to traditional lobster rolls with mayo mixed into the lobster, but I'm not complaining. Also ordered the bay fries. They are ok, a little to salty for me. Service is great. They were all friendly. I would come back for this. :)

    Vicky T.

    FINALLY.. after months of watching them on twitter and drooling when my friends said they were going to get some I got a lobster roll biyahs! I got a shortie (small lobster roll) and it was simply put the best thing I had eaten in a while. It was rich, buttery, and the lobster spoke for itself. I was satisfied completely. Although some celery like stuff was in the roll it was 99% meat. The bread was soggy but crispy at the same time and once I started eating I could not stop stuffing my face. Since there were about 7 of us we were able to try a variety of things. I got to sample the calamari which was awesome!! It was light, crispy and perfectly fried (no dark coloring). I also got a few bites of Bobby's fish n chips.. the batter on the fish was surprisingly light and crispy.. even after it had been sitting for ten minutes or so (someone couldn't find parking hehehe). The fries varied..someone's they were super salty another they were fine. Other pluses 1. Quick service 2. Accept credit cards 3. Organic soda/ Kettle Chips Overall TIZZLE LIKES YOU GUYS LOTS!

    Melinda Y.

    You should've seen the line wrap around the lobster fest today for the chowdermobile. We had the clam chowder, which was probably the best in the Bay Area. Nice chunks of fresh clam and potatoes. Not overly heavy in cream. I wolfed it down because I came prepared for a major pig out. We also had the lobster roll, which was fully loaded with lobster meat on a toasted (brioche?) roll. I've noticed the lobster meat on my sandwich was a bit dry, but other than that it exceeded my expectations with the flavor and the choice in bread. The ordering did take a while for some reason, as the line continue to stretch with hungry customers. I'm believing the hype!

    Yang Q.

    After having this place bookmarked forever, my friend and I finally made an adventure out of it and drove out to Golden Gate Park to try their food and hang out outdoors. Looking at their menu online, I think they've raised the prices. When I went, the lobster roll was $15. The bread was delicious--toasted, thick, and buttery--but the lobster could've been better I think. They were served in large chunks, and cold, mixed with some celery. Although the chunks made me feel like I got my money's worth, I've had lobster rolls where the meat was shredded and mixed with mayo, and I prefer those. The clam chowder was yummy, as I would expect since that's their namesake. The bay fries were just very seasoned and salty, not something I would get again. Overall the food was decent, but I'm glad I had already tried it by the time SJ Eats rolled around. I don't envy the mass of people that waited over 2 hrs in line for this truck, only to be told at the end that they had run out of everything.

    look at that buttery toasted roll

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    It was okay. The chowder tasted good, but it wasn't anything special. It wasn't really worth the price to me

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    Excellent service and very friendly at the takeout and the food was great all they need is parking for takeout.

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