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4210 North Cabrillo Hwy
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
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Lunch Menu
STARTER SALADS
OYSTER BAR
APPETIZERS
- COLD SMOKED SALMON$14.00
Pickled cucumber, herbed cream cheese, toast points
- FRIED CALAMARI$15.95
With cocktail and tartar sauces
- CRISPY LUMP BLUE CRAB CAKE$15.25
Shaved fennel, frisée, rémoulade sauce
- BAKED OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER$16.95
Parmigiano, spinach, bread crumbs in the traditional style
- DAYBOAT SCALLOPS (GF)$17.50
Melted leeks and fennel, lemon butter sauce, tiny greens
- GARLIC CHILI PRAWNS (GF)$15.95
Feta cheese, roasted cherry tomatoes, chili flake, basil pesto Add linguini 6.00
- GNOCCHI$17.50
House-made potato gnocchi in a wild mushroom cream sauce with parmigiano cheese.
- SPICY POPCORN SHRIMP$14.95
With cocktail sauce
- GRILLED SPANISH OCTOPUS (GF)$17.95
Iacopi butter beans, baby arugula and a grilled lemon, castelvetrano olive tapenade.
- GRANDMA FLORA’S MEATBALLS$12.50
Tomato sauce, Parmigiano, grilled sourdough
- STEAMED MUSSELS (GF)$19.95
In our delicious house-made marinara sauce Add linguini 6.00
- STEAMED MANILA CLAMS (GF)$19.95
Italian pancetta, leeks, chili flakes, fresh thyme Add linguini 6.00
- CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS$9.00Out of stock
SAVORY SIDES
CHOWDERS & GUMBO
- HALF & HALF CHOWDER$6.95+
- MANHATTAN CHOWDER (GF)$6.95+
Tomato-based Little Neck clam chowder with herbs, potatoes, vegetables
- NEW ENGLAND CHOWDER$6.95+
Little Neck clams, Yukon Gold potatoes, smoked bacon, cream, bay leaf (not GF)
- NEW ORLEANS STYLE GUMBO$6.95+
Blue crab and Andouille sausage
- RED COLD CHOWDER QUART (GF)$15.00
- WHITE COLD CHOWDER QUART$15.00
ENTRÉE SALADS
- HOUSE-SMOKED KING SALMON SALAD (GF)$19.95
Cobb style with smoked bacon, little gem lettuce, cherry tomatoes, grilled red onion, avocado, green goddess dressing (GF)
- GRILLED PRAWN SALAD (GF)$18.50
Baby kale, bosc pear, roasted pumpkin, pumpkin seeds, feta cheese, pear vinaigrette
- SAM'S COMBO LOUIS (GF)$26.95
Blue crab, shrimp, Fuji apple, butter lettuce, cucumber, hard-cooked egg and our house-made Louis dressing
- SAM'S SHRIMP LOUIS (GF)$21.95
Shrimp, Fuji apple, butter lettuce, cucumber, hard-cooked egg and our house-made Louis dressing
- SAM'S CRAB LOUIS (GF)$30.95
Blue crab, Fuji apple, butter lettuce, cucumber, hard-cooked egg and our house-made Louis dressing
- SAM'S LOBSTER LOUIS (GF)$35.95
Maine lobster, Fuji apple, butter lettuce, cucumber, hard-cooked egg and our house-made Louis dressing
SANDWICHES
- PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM SANDWICH$14.95
Roasted piquillo pepper, balsamic onions, wild arugula, house-made cilantro aioli
- BLACKENED FISH SANDWICH$15.95
Pepperonata, baby spinach and remoulade on a brioche bun
- SALMON BURGER$16.95
Caramelized onions, baby field greens, house-made spicy rémoulade on a brioche bun
- BLUE CRAB SANDWICH$21.95
Fresh blue crab with a tomato, cucumber salsa, spicy rémoulade on a brioche bun
- CRISPY FRIED SHRIMP ROLL$17.95
Wild shrimp lightly battered and fried, with house-made lemon aioli. Served with coleslaw and chips
- NAKED LOBSTER ROLL$30.95
Traditional Connecticut style, with delicious warmed lobster meat served “naked”, lightly tossed with butter and celery. Please note - our lobster rolls are "deconstructed" for takeout, so the roll doesn't get soggy.
- DRESSED LOBSTER ROLL$30.95
Authentic Maine style, with delicious chilled lobster meat served “dressed”, mixed with lemon aioli, celery and chives. Please note - our lobster rolls are "deconstructed" for takeout, so the roll doesn't get soggy.
NAKED LOBSTER ROLL
Traditional Connecticut style, with delicious warmed lobster meat served “naked”, lightly tossed with butter and celery. Please note - our lobster rolls are "deconstructed" for takeout, so the roll doesn't get soggy.
DAILY FRESH CATCH
- PETRALE SOLE (GF)$29.00
Brown butter fingerling potatoes, fennel, leek, grilled asparagus, and Meyer lemon butter sauce (GF)
- LOCAL HALIBUT (GF)$35.00
Creamy roasted cauliflower in a sherry cream sauce with spinach, roasted chanterelle mushrooms (GF)
- KING SALMON (GF)$35.00
Wild mushrooms, escarole, and sugar snap peas in a dashi broth with basil aioli (GF)
- MAINE LOBSTER, 1 1⁄4 LB. (GF)$64.95
Served with drawn butter and your choice of two delicious sides
- PACIFIC STRIPED BASS$36.50
Tomato braised cranberry beans, pepperonata, and garlicky broccoli di ciccio (GF)
- TRUE COD$32.00Out of stock
FRIED PLATTERS
- FISH & CHIPS$19.95
Battered with Lagunitas pilsner beer batter. Served with Old Bay fries and coleslaw.
- FRIED SHRIMP$25.95
Battered with Lagunitas pilsner beer batter. Served with Old Bay fries and coleslaw.
- FRIED SEAFOOD COMBINATION$37.95
Prawns, crab cake, calamari, and pollock. Served with Old Bay fries and coleslaw.
- “MARYLAND STYLE” LUMP BLUE CRAB CAKES$31.95
Crispy fried crab cakes, served with coleslaw, Old Bay fries and remoulade sauce
VEGETARIAN
- MIXED FIELD GREENS (GF)$12.95
With house-made ginger, Tamari vinaigrette
- BEET SALAD (GF)$14.95
Wild arugula, frisée, mandarin oranges, toasted pistachios, feta cheese, house-made lemon vinaigrette
- GNOCCHI$17.50
House-made potato gnocchi in a wild mushroom cream sauce with parmigiano cheese.
- OLD BAY FRIES$7.00
- POLENTA FRIES$7.00
- COLESLAW (GF)$5.00
- ROASTED GARLIC MASHED POTATOES (GF)$7.00
- SAUTEED SPINACH (GF)$8.00
With almonds and golden raisons
- PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM SANDWICH$14.95
Roasted piquillo pepper, balsamic onions, wild arugula, house-made cilantro aioli
- VEGGIE PLATE$16.00
Your choice of three items from Savory Sides
- VEGGIE PASTA$16.00
An assortment of seasonal vegetables. Ingredients will vary based on what is fresh and seasonal.
- VEGGIE RISOTTO (GF)$16.00
An assortment of seasonal vegetables. Ingredients will vary based on what is fresh and seasonal.
FROM THE LAND
- SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS$17.95
Grandma Flora's house-made meatballs with Parmigiano cheese
- ROASTED HALF CHICKEN (GF)$24.50
Herb and lemon roasted with garlic mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus (GF)
- 1⁄2 LB. GRILLED HAMBURGER$15.95
On an artisan bun with Old Bay fries. Cheese optional +$1.00
- VEGGIE PLATE$16.00
Your choice of three items from Savory Sides
- VEGGIE PASTA$16.00
An assortment of seasonal vegetables. Ingredients will vary based on what is fresh and seasonal.
- VEGGIE RISOTTO (GF)$16.00
An assortment of seasonal vegetables. Ingredients will vary based on what is fresh and seasonal.
KIDS MENU
- GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH$7.95
- SCHWARZ ALL BEEF HOT DOG$9.95
Served on a bun with French fries
- CHICKEN TENDERS$11.95
Served with French fries
- SPAGHETTI$9.50
With tomato sauce or butter
- KID'S GRILLED SALMON$15.95
- FISH & CHIPS 1PC$7.50
ONE piece kids fish and chips
- FISH & CHIPS 2PCS$13.50
TWO pieces kids fish and chips
- MAC N CHEESE$9.50
- FRUIT BOWL$6.95
Dinner Menu
SALADS
- MIXED FIELD GREENS (GF)$12.95
With house-made ginger, Tamari vinaigrette
- BEET SALAD (GF)$14.95
Wild arugula, frisée, mandarin oranges, toasted pistachios, feta cheese, house-made lemon vinaigrette
- CAESAR SALAD$14.95
House-made Caesar dressing, garlic-toasted croutons, Parmigiano cheese
- SAM'S COMBO LOUIS (GF)$26.95
Blue crab, shrimp, Fuji apple, butter lettuce, cucumber, hard-cooked egg and our house-made Louis dressing
- SAM'S SHRIMP LOUIS (GF)$21.95
Shrimp, Fuji apple, butter lettuce, cucumber, hard-cooked egg and our house-made Louis dressing
- SAM'S CRAB LOUIS (GF)$30.95
Blue crab, Fuji apple, butter lettuce, cucumber, hard-cooked egg and our house-made Louis dressing
- SAM'S LOBSTER LOUIS (GF)$35.95
Maine lobster, Fuji apple, butter lettuce, cucumber, hard-cooked egg and our house-made Louis dressing
OYSTER BAR
APPETIZERS
- COLD SMOKED SALMON$14.00
Pickled cucumber, herbed cream cheese, toast points
- FRIED CALAMARI$15.95
With cocktail and tartar sauces
- CRISPY LUMP BLUE CRAB CAKE$15.25
Shaved fennel, frisée, rémoulade sauce
- BAKED OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER$16.95
Parmigiano, spinach, bread crumbs in the traditional style
- DAYBOAT SCALLOPS (GF)$17.50
Melted leeks and fennel, lemon butter sauce, tiny greens
- GARLIC CHILI PRAWNS (GF)$15.95
Feta cheese, roasted cherry tomatoes, chili flake, basil pesto Add linguini 6.00
- GNOCCHI$17.50
House-made potato gnocchi in a wild mushroom cream sauce with parmigiano cheese.
- SPICY POPCORN SHRIMP$14.95
With cocktail sauce
- GRILLED SPANISH OCTOPUS (GF)$17.95
Iacopi butter beans, baby arugula and a grilled lemon, castelvetrano olive tapenade.
- GRANDMA FLORA’S MEATBALLS$12.50
Tomato sauce, Parmigiano, grilled sourdough
- STEAMED MUSSELS (GF)$19.95
In our delicious house-made marinara sauce Add linguini 6.00
- STEAMED MANILA CLAMS (GF)$19.95
Italian pancetta, leeks, chili flakes, fresh thyme Add linguini 6.00
- CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS$9.00Out of stock
SAVORY SIDES
CHOWDERS & GUMBO
- NEW ENGLAND CHOWDER$6.95+
Little Neck clams, Yukon Gold potatoes, smoked bacon, cream, bay leaf (not GF)
- MANHATTAN CHOWDER (GF)$6.95+
Tomato-based Little Neck clam chowder with herbs, potatoes, vegetables
- HALF & HALF CHOWDER$6.95+
- NEW ORLEANS STYLE GUMBO$6.95+
Blue crab and Andouille sausage
- SPECIAL SOUP$15.00
- WHITE COLD CHOWDER QUART$15.00
- RED COLD CHOWDER QUART (GF)$15.00
DAILY FRESH CATCH
- PETRALE SOLE (GF)$29.00
Brown butter fingerling potatoes, fennel, leek, grilled asparagus, and Meyer lemon butter sauce (GF)
- LOCAL HALIBUT (GF)$35.00
Creamy roasted cauliflower in a sherry cream sauce with spinach, roasted chanterelle mushrooms (GF)
- KING SALMON (GF)$35.00
Wild mushrooms, escarole, and sugar snap peas in a dashi broth with basil aioli (GF)
- MAINE LOBSTER, 1 1⁄4 LB. (GF)$64.95
Served with drawn butter and your choice of two delicious sides
- STRIPED BASS$36.50
- TRUE COD$32.00Out of stock
HOUSE SPECIALTIES
- SEAFOOD SPAGHETTI$26.95
Prawns, mussels, clams, fresh fish, octopus, spicy tomato sauce
- SHRIMP SCAMPI AND LINGUINI$24.95
White wine, garlic, butter & fresh herbs, served over linguine pasta
- PRAWNS STUFFED WITH LUMP BLUE CRAB$31.95
Wrapped in smoked bacon, and served with Italian chard, garlic potato purée, horseradish cream sauce
- CIOPPINO$37.95
Savory shellfish stew with cracked Dungeness crab, prawns, mussels, clams, rock fish
- CRISPY FRIED SHRIMP ROLL$17.95
Wild shrimp lightly battered and fried, with house-made lemon aioli. Served with coleslaw and chips
- NAKED LOBSTER ROLL$30.95
Traditional Connecticut style, with delicious warmed lobster meat served “naked”, lightly tossed with butter and celery. Please note - our lobster rolls are "deconstructed" for takeout, so the roll doesn't get soggy.
- DRESSED LOBSTER ROLL$30.95
Authentic Maine style, with delicious chilled lobster meat served “dressed”, mixed with lemon aioli, celery and chives. Please note - our lobster rolls are "deconstructed" for takeout, so the roll doesn't get soggy.
- SPECIAL PASTA$25.95
NAKED LOBSTER ROLL
Traditional Connecticut style, with delicious warmed lobster meat served “naked”, lightly tossed with butter and celery. Please note - our lobster rolls are "deconstructed" for takeout, so the roll doesn't get soggy.
FROM THE LAND
- 1⁄2 LB. GRILLED HAMBURGER$15.95
On an artisan bun with Old Bay fries. Cheese optional +$1.00
- SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS$17.95
Grandma Flora's house-made meatballs with Parmigiano cheese
- ROASTED HALF CHICKEN (GF)$24.50
Herb and lemon roasted with garlic mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus (GF)
- SLOW BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIB (GF)$27.95
Tomato braised cranberry beans, Swiss chard and a fresh herb gremolata
- VEGGIE PLATE$16.00
Your choice of three items from Savory Sides
- VEGGIE PASTA$16.00
An assortment of seasonal vegetables. Ingredients will vary based on what is fresh and seasonal.
- VEGGIE RISOTTO (GF)$16.00
An assortment of seasonal vegetables. Ingredients will vary based on what is fresh and seasonal.
- SURF AND TURF$45.00Out of stock
FRIED PLATTERS
- FRIED SHRIMP$25.95
Battered with Lagunitas pilsner beer batter. Served with Old Bay fries and coleslaw.
- FRIED SEAFOOD COMBINATION$37.95
Prawns, crab cake, calamari, and pollock. Served with Old Bay fries and coleslaw.
- “MARYLAND STYLE” LUMP BLUE CRAB CAKES$31.95
Crispy fried crab cakes, served with coleslaw, Old Bay fries and remoulade sauce
- FISH AND CHIPS$19.95
Breaded with Lagunitas pilsner beer batter, served with Old Bay fries and coleslaw.
VEGETARIAN
- MIXED FIELD GREENS (GF)$12.95
With house-made ginger, Tamari vinaigrette
- BEET SALAD (GF)$14.95
Wild arugula, frisée, mandarin oranges, toasted pistachios, feta cheese, house-made lemon vinaigrette
- GNOCCHI$17.50
House-made potato gnocchi in a wild mushroom cream sauce with parmigiano cheese.
- OLD BAY FRIES$7.00
- POLENTA FRIES$7.00
- COLESLAW (GF)$5.00
- ROASTED GARLIC MASHED POTATOES (GF)$7.00
- SAUTEED SPINACH (GF)$8.00
With almonds and golden raisons
- PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM SANDWICH$14.95
Roasted piquillo pepper, balsamic onions, wild arugula, house-made cilantro aioli
- VEGGIE PLATE$16.00
Your choice of three items from Savory Sides
- VEGGIE PASTA$16.00
An assortment of seasonal vegetables. Ingredients will vary based on what is fresh and seasonal.
- VEGGIE RISOTTO (GF)$16.00
An assortment of seasonal vegetables. Ingredients will vary based on what is fresh and seasonal.
KIDS MENU
- GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH$7.95
- SCHWARZ ALL BEEF HOT DOG$9.95
Served on a bun with French fries
- CHICKEN TENDERS$11.95
Served with French fries
- SPAGHETTI$9.50
With tomato sauce or butter
- KID'S GRILLED SALMON$15.95
- FISH & CHIPS 1PC$7.50
ONE piece kids fish and chips
- FISH & CHIPS 2PCS$13.50
TWO pieces kids fish and chips
- MAC N CHEESE$9.50
- FRUIT BOWL$6.95
DESSERT
- STRAUS ORGANIC SOFT SERVE$6.95
- SOFT SERVE W SEA SALT & OLIVE OIL$6.95
Sounds weird, but tastes like caramel!
- SOFT-SERVE SWIRL SUNDAE$9.50
Caramel sauce, chocolate chips, toasted almonds and whipped cream on top of organic soft-serve, with a cherry on top!
- ROOT BEER FLOAT$7.50
Vanilla bean ice cream with Boylan's Root Beer (gluten-free)
- KEY LIME PIE$10.00
Fresh limes, sweet creamy custard, and rich, toasted meringue
- CRUMBLE (GF)$10.00
House made vanilla bean ice cream, toasted almonds, and a delicious caramel sauce (gluten-free)
- DULCE DE LECHE CHEESECAKE$10.00
Classic "New York Style" Cheesecake, with Oreo cookie crust and blackberry sauce
- BREAD PUDDING$10.00
Warm banana and chocolate chip bread pudding with caramelized bananas, pecan sauce, and Chantilly cream
- GELATO ICE CREAM$5.00
- CREME BRULEE$11.00
FAMILY PACKS TO GO
- 6 CHILLED BLUE CRAB CAKES$48.00
Lump blue crab cakes only (no fries) - reheat later and serve.
- 12 CHILLED BLUE CRAB CAKES$96.00
Lump blue crab cakes only (no fries) - reheat later and serve.
- 6 GRANDMA FLORA’S MEATBALLS$12.00
- 12 GRANDMA FLORA’S MEATBALLS$24.00
- RED COLD CHOWDER QUART (GF)$15.00
- WHITE COLD CHOWDER QUART$15.00
Sunday | 8:00 am - 11:00 pm |
Monday | 8:00 am - 11:00 pm |
Tuesday | 8:00 am - 11:00 pm |
Wednesday | 8:00 am - 11:00 pm |
Thursday | 8:00 am - 11:00 pm |
Friday | 8:00 am - 11:00 pm |
Saturday | 8:00 am - 11:00 pm |
Fresh seafood with outdoor, oceanfront dining
4210 North Cabrillo Hwy, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019