Sam's Chowder House

The food here is pretty average and nothing to rave about. We had the scallops and Manhattan chowder. I was very clear about the severity of my coeliacs and the server indicated that she would would put a note on the order. However, my food was still brought to me with wheat crackers on the plate. When I queried this, I was told I would be fine and it wasn't a problem as they weren't in my food. The food was definitely not worth the wait.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Poor

I got glutened. I ordered the half chicken and a Manhattan Chowder. Both weren't very tasty. I was sick later that night and in the morning.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Poor

Lovely grilled fish and veggies, fried foods off limits due to shared frier. The halibut was awesome and no reaction, sensitive celiac.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Great gluten free options the server can walk you through and beautiful setting!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Food was surprisingly good! Also pretty quick as well and loved being right on the water with great views all around in the outdoor table we enjoyed.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Excellent , knowledgeable staff. I keep keep it safe with a salad, scallops or coleslaw. I’ve eaten there three times now. I’m a very sensitive celiac. We get it to go and sit out on the beach. Fantastic.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Food here was DELISH! We were staying nearby, in Moss Beach and stopped here for lunch at 2:30 on a Friday. No wait. I ordered the ahi seaweed salad which was fantastic, my husband (not gluten free) got the fish and chips and it was excellent too (so he said). Also fresh oysters were yummy! Kind of an old school fish restaurant vibe but food was excwptional

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

One of our very favorite places! Wonderful food and atmosphere!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

I've had good experiences at sam's chowder house with finding good gluten free options. The food is always tasty and I haven't felt sick after eating there.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Staff is knowledgeable and marks food as allergy. I have eaten here a handful of times and haven’t had any issues.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Had an amazing birthday dinner here. The waitress was very knowledgeable and caring about my GF allergy. We started with the oysters that were divine. We shared the petrale sole and halibut. I was shocked that I was also able to order a GF apple crumb dessert! Definitely recommend.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Ate hear a few times. Items on menu are marked. No issues. Love the clam chowder!

One of the Owner’s wives is celiac and the staff is very knowledgeable. GF items are noted on the menu. Good experience

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Wonderfully kind and thoughtful staff!! Waitress could list every ingredient in the recipes. It was truly amazing. Very safe for a sensitive celiac. Beautiful deck! Path to beach!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

We dined on a busy Friday night. The Garlic Prawn appetizer was so good. The Shrimp and Crab Louie was also very good. The waitress reassured us that the kitchen was very careful and that she marked everything Gluten Free. The menu is clearly marked for Gluten Free items.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Ate dinner here on my wife's birthday. I said one diner needs to be gluten free and one is celebrating her birthday when I made the reservation. Our server, Tiffany, was very attentive and made recommendations for GF options from the menu. The food was great, very fresh fish and local vegetables. My wife ordered the warm chocolate cake for her dessert which the restaurant comped for her birthday. Made my wife very happy and I enjoyed my GF sundae. We will be back.

Delicious, many GF options. I had the halibut and will be coming back again!! Service was wonderful and they understood my allergy needs. I highly recommend.

They do a very good job but make sure to read the menu carefully and don't make assumptions. We have had only good experiences there. Many things can be made gluten-free. The chef is very aware of how to accommodate gf.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Very very disappointing. We chose here because people recommended it as being celiac friendly- one of our party is celiac so it is not a case of simply not wanting to eat gluten and she was super careful to explain this to our server- who looking back on it now seemed to dismiss us. She ordered the beet salad which seemed fine but the dessert came out with a lovely wafer on it and when we asked we were told that it was not gluten free. It was listed on the menu as one of the gluten free items. Obviously, you need to ask multiple times. The server then insisted on taking it away and making it up again with no real apology. But in all honesty, it was too late as the trust was gone. How can you trust that they will get it right the next time. They did bring it back despite being told no and then to make matters worse, they charged us for this on our bill!!! Not a single real apology, no-one from the kitchen came to apologize or to reassure us that this was an exception and would not happen again. And we never even saw the manager- if one exists. I also think that the beet salad was not fully gluten free as she was sick later that evening and that was the only item eaten that could possibly have caused any issues. Overall, I was shocked by the customer service or lack of and do not want anyone else to suffer like we did.

Celiac friendly?

No

Everything the other reviewers say is true and the food is delicious. But I ordered two supposedly gluten free items off the menu, a main dish of jumbo shrimp stuffed with crabs and wrapped in bacon over mashed potatoes and soft ice cream with salt and olive oil, and I got terribly sick. I even mentioned to the waitress to ensure things were strictly gluten free or I would get sick. But to no avail. Perhaps I just got unlucky, but just ordering the items they say are gluten free isn't enough.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Server aware of GF needs. Menu lists all items that are GF. Had the California halibut. Out of this world! Will be back again for sure! Great wine selection as well.

We had an entirely gf engagement party for 50 here. Danielle the party planner let the chefs go wild on the menu and it was perfect. My family of celiacs loved it and no one else missed a thing just " because it was GF "

Their menu marks everything that is gluten-free and they have a pretty good selection.