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Campo 185
185 University Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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Lunch Menu
Dinner Menu
Brunch Menu
Dessert Menu
Kids Menu
Happy Hour Menu
Lunch Menu
Lunch Special
Monday-Friday at lunch only
Lunch Special
$14.95
Cup of Clam Chowder or Mixed Greens Salad & Chef's Choice Specialty. (changes weekly)
Sam's Oyster Bar
Bluepoint CT
$3.00Kumamoto CA
$3.00Fanny Bay WA
$2.50Malpeque PEI
$3.00Miyagi CA
$2.75Cherrystone Clams
$2.00Chilled Appetizers
Captain's Platter
$34.95
4 oysters, 4 cherrystone clams, 4 chilled shrimp, Ahi tuna poke, Seafood ceviche
Ahi Tuna Poke
$14.95
Marinated in soy sauce, sesame oil, green onion, Korean chili powder
Prawn Cocktail
$10.95
House cocktail sauce
gluten-free
Seafood Ceviche
$11.95
Bay scallops, sweet shrimp, calamari, mango, and fresh lime juice
Hot Appetizers
Spicy Popcorn Shrimp
$11.50
With cocktail sauce
Fried Calamari
$10.95
With cocktail and tartar sauces
Blue Crab and Artichoke Fritters
$12.50
Roasted tomato rémoulade sauce
Fried Pacific Oysters
$12.00
With romesco aioli and fried sage
Steamed Prince Edward Island Mussels
$14.95
Marinara Sauce, Garlic, Saffron Cream, Grilled Levain
gluten-free
Steamed Manilla Clams
White Wine, Butter, Garlic, Cherry Tomatoes, Pea Shoots, Scallion-Ginger Vinaigrette
gluten-free
- $16.50
- Add Linguini $5.00
Grilled Mediterranean Octopus
$12.00
castelvetrano olives, butter beans, arugula, preserved orange, piment d'espelette
Minute Calamari "Sicilian Lifeguard Style"
$12.00
Calamari, Fregola, Caperberries, currants, pine nuts, marinara, white wine, calabrian chili, bred crumbs
Grilled Monterey Bay Sardine
$8.50
Arugula, Roasted Tomato Agrodolce, Pine Nuts, Aged Balsamic
Soup and Chowder
New England Clam Chowder
Little neck clams, Yukon gold potatoes, smoked bacon, and cream
- Cup $6.95
- Bowl $10.25
Manhattan Clam Chowder
Tomato-based little neck clam chowder, potatoes, vegetables, herbs
gluten-free
- Cup $6.95
- Bowl $10.25
New Orleans Style Gumbo
Oregon Bay Shrimp, Tasso & Rice
- Cup $8.50
- Bowl $13.95
Salads
Mixed Field Greens
$7.95
English cucumber, cherry tomatoes, sherry vinaigrette
Wild Arugula & Asparagus Salad
$9.50
Farro, Burrata, Toasted Almonds, Spring-Onion Dijon Vinaigrette
Petite Romaine Hearts with “Caesar” Dressing
$8.95
Garlic toasted crouton and Parmigiano cheese
Sam’s Dungeness Crab & Bay Shrimp Louis
$19.95
Dungeness crab, Bay Shrimp, Fuji apple, iceberg lettuce, cucumber, hard-cooked egg and Louis dressing
gluten-free
Grilled Prawn Salad
$14.95
Pineapple, Mango, Green Papaya, Mixed Greens, Toasted Hazelnuts, Passionfruit Vinagrette
Seafood Salad
$15.95
Marinated bay shrimp, tuna conserve, bay scallops, baby iceberg lettuce, radicchio, shaved fennel, cherry tomatoes, toasted pepitas, whole grain Dijon mustard vinaigrette
gluten-free
Seared Ahi Tuna Salad
$15.50
Coriander and fennel crust, mixed greens, chick peas, cherry tomatoes, shaved radish, fennel, castelvetrano olive vinaigrette
gluten-free
Sandwiches
Sam’s Lobster Roll
$2.95
Maine lobster lightly tossed with butter on a toasted specialty bun, potato chips and coleslaw
Barbequed Shrimp Po’ Boy
$13.50
Chopped gem lettuce, roma tomatoes, red onion, Romesco aioli
Grilled Salmon Sandwich
$14.50
Shaved fennel and arugula, roasted tomato meyer lemon aioli on a toasted bun
Sam’s Burger
1/2 lb. grilled ground chuck on an artisan bun with Old Bay fries
- $11.95
- Add Sharp Cheddar or Gruyere $1.00
Grilled Portobello "Burger"
$11.95
Artisan bun with grilled portobello mushrooms, arugula, shaved fennel, romesco aioli, Old Bay fries
Tuna Conserva Sandwich
$11.95
Ahi Tuna conserva, castelvetrano olives, green onions, meyer lemon aioli, arugula, toasted ciabatta bun. Served with a mixed greens salad with fuji apples, mandarins and almonds
Sesame and Soy Roasted Chicken Sandwich
$11.95
Mixed greens, green papaya, tomato, bbq sauce aioli, on a toasted roll with potato chips and coleslaw
Crispy Fried Cod Sandwich
$11.95
Tartar Sauce, Romaine Lettuce & Tomato. Served with potato chips and coleslaw
Crispy Fried Platters
Fish & Chip
$16.50Fried Seafood Combination
$29.95
Prawns, crab-artichoke fritters, calamari and local rock cod
House Specialties
Shrimp Scampi Spaghetti
$22.00
White wine, garlic, butter, fresh herbs
Cioppino
$26.95
Savory shellfish stew with cracked Dungeness crab, prawns, mussels, clams, local rock cod
gluten-free
Spaghetti alla Arrabiata
$19.95
Squid ink spaghetti, calamari, PEI mussels and bay shrimp in a spicy stew of peppers, tomato and chili with sweet marjoram
Savory Sides
Old Bay Fries
$5.00Coleslaw
$3.95
gluten-free
Crispy Polenta Fries with Tomato Jam
$5.00Sauteed Sugar Snap Peas
$6.00
With Roasted Garlic Oil & Lemon
gluten-free
Grilled Delta Asparagus, Shaved Grana, Lemon
$6.00
gluten-free
Sautéed Daylight Farms Italian Chard with Onions
$6.00
gluten-free
Braised Giusti Farms Artichokes
$6.50Drinks
Coke, Diet Coke, Orange Fanta or Sprite
$2.50Lauretana Still or Sparkling Water
$5.95Root Beer
$2.50Coffee or Tea
$3.00Espresso
$2.75Cappuccino or Café Latte
$3.75
Other items can be made gluten free. VEGETARIAN options available - ask your server.
Sam's Oyster Bar
Bluepoint CT
$3.00Kumamoto CA
$3.00Fanny Bay WA
$2.50Malpeque PEI
$3.00Miyagi CA
$2.75Cherrystone Clams
$2.00Chilled Appetizers
Captain's Platter
$34.95
4 oysters, 4 cherrystone clams, 4 chilled shrimp, Ahi tuna poke, Seafood ceviche
Ahi Tuna Poke
$14.95
Marinated in soy sauce, sesame oil, green onion, Korean chili powder
Prawn Cocktail
$10.95
House Cocktail Sauce
gluten-free
Seafood Ceviche
$11.95
Bay scallops, sweet shrimp, calamari, mango and fresh lime juice
Hot Appetizers
Spicy Popcorn Shrimp
$11.50
With cocktail sauce
Fried Calamari
$10.95
With cocktail and tartar sauces
Blue Crab and Artichoke Fritters
$12.50
With roasted tomato rémoulade sauce
Fried Pacific Oysters
$12.00
With romesco aioli and fried sage
Steamed Prince Edward Island Mussels
$14.95
Marinara, Garlic, Saffron Cream, Grilled Levain
gluten-free
Steamed Manilla Clams
White Wine, Garlic, Butter, Cherry Tomatoes, Pea Shoots, Scallion-Ginger Vinaigrette
gluten-free
- $16.50
- Add Linguine $5.00
Grandma Flora’s Savory Meatballs
$8.95Roasted Garlic-Chili Prawns
$13.95
Feta Cheese, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Chili Flake & Basil Pesto
Fanny Bay Oysters "Rockefeller"
$13.00
Baby Spinach, Aioli, Feta, Grana Padano, Breadcrumbs
Grilled Mediterranean Octopus
$12.00
Castelvetrano Olives, chick peas, arugula, preserved lemon, piment d'espelette
Pan Roasted "Sicilian Style" Calamari
$12.00
Sardinian Cous Cous, Pine Nuts, Currants, Marinara, Chili Flakes, Caper Berries
Grilled Monterey Bay Sardine
$8.50
Arugula, Roasted Tomato Agrodolce, Pine Nuts, Aged Balsamic
gluten-free
Soup And Chowder
New England Clam Chowder
Little neck clams, Yukon gold potatoes, smoked bacon, and cream
- Cup $6.95
- Bowl $10.25
Manhattan Clam Chowder
Tomato-based little neck clam chowder, potatoes, vegetables, herbs
gluten-free
- Cup $6.95
- Bowl $10.25
New Orleans Style Gumbo
Oregon Bay Shrimp, Tasso and Rice
- Cup $8.50
- Bowl $13.95
Salads
Wild Arugula & Asparagus Salad
$9.50
Farro, Burrata, Toasted Almonds, Spring-Onion Dijon Vinaigrette
gluten-free
Petite Romaine Hearts with “Caesar” Dressing
$8.95
Garlic toasted crouton and Parmigiano cheese
Sam’s Dungeness Crab & Bay Shrimp Louis
$19.95
Dungeness crab, bay shrimp, Fuji apple, iceberg lettuce, cucumber, hard-cooked egg and Louis dressing
gluten-free
Mixed Field Greens
$7.95
Shaved radish, cherry tomatoes, sherry vinaigrette
Baby Kale and Chiogga Beet Salad
$9.50
Toasted Walnuts, Point Reyes Bleu Cheese, Buttermilk Dressing
gluten-free
Daily Fresh Catch
Alaskan True Cod Roasted "a la Plancha"
$22.00
Fondant fingerling potatoes, broccoli di ciccio, hazelnut romesco
Grilled Hawaiian Swordfish
$25.95
Giusti Farms braised artichokes, chick peas, charmoula, crushed tomoato preserved lemon, Castelvetrano olive salsa
gluten-free
Grilled Loch Duart Salmon
$26.95
Grilled Delta Asparagus, Sardinian Cous Cous, Olive Tapenade, Smoked Tomato Agrodolce, Toasted Pine Nuts
gluten-free
Alaskan Halibut Roasted "a la plancha"
$28.95
Organic red quinoa, spring onion, pea tendrils, white gazpacho, green garlic - lemon verbena oil
gluten-free
Whole Maine Lobster (1 1/2 lb.)
Served steamed or grilled, with drawn butter and choice of two sides
gluten-free
- A.Q.
House Specialties
Shrimp Scampi and Linguini
$22.00
White wine, garlic, butter, fresh herbs
Sam’s Lobster Roll
$22.95
Maine lobster lightly tossed with butter on a toasted specialty bun, potato chips and coleslaw
Cioppino
$26.95
Savory shellfish stew with cracked Dungeness crab, prawns, mussels, clams and rock fish
gluten-free
Lobster Clam Bake (1 1/2 lb. Maine Lobster)
Steamed manila clams, PEI mussels, andouille sausage, fondant fingerling potatoes, and coleslaw
- A.Q.
Fish & Chips
$16.50
Beer battered local rock cod, house coleslaw, Old Bay dusted fries
Fried Seafood Combination
$29.95
Calamari, prawns, crab – artichoke fritters and local rock cod served with Old Bay fries and coleslaw
Spaghetti Alla Arrabiata
$19.95
Squid Ink Spaghetti, Calamari, PEI Mussels & Bay Shrimp in a spicy stew of peppers, tomato and chili with sweet marjoram
From The Land
1/2 lb. Grilled Hamburger
Artisan bun with Old Bay fries
- $11.99
- Add Sharp Cheddar or Gruyere $1.00
Roasted Lemon & Rosemary Half Chicken
$19.95
Snap Peas, Pancetta, Swiss Chard, Wild Arugula Salsa Verde
gluten-free
Grilled Bone In 16oz. Ribeye
$34.95
Grilled asparagus, fondant fingerling potatoes, green garlic butter
gluten-free
Grilled Portobello "Burger"
$11.95
Artisan Bun with grilled portobello mushrooms, piquillo peppers, arugula, shaved fennel, romesco aioli, old bay fries
Savory Sides
Old Bay Fries
$5.00Coleslaw
$3.95
gluten-free
Crispy Polenta Fries with Tomato Jam
$5.00Sauteed Sugar Snap Peas with Garlic Oil & Lemon
$6.00
gluten-free
Grilled Delta Asparagus, Shaved Grana, Lemon
$6.00
gluten-free
Braised Giusti Farms Artichokes
$7.00
gluten-free
Sauteed Swiss Chard
$6.00
gluten-free
Drinks
Coke, Diet Coke, Orange Fanta or Sprite
$2.50Lauretana Still or Sparkling Water
$5.95Root Beer
$2.50Coffee or Tea
$3.00Espresso
$2.75Cappuccino or Café Latte
$3.75
Other items can be made gluten free. VEGETARIAN options available - ask your server
Brunch Specials
We offer a variety of delicious seafood options, along with Brunch specials. Start your relaxing brunch with our MIMOSA and indulge in our brunch special
Mimosa
$6.00Maine Lobster Soft Scramble
$15.95
Asparagus, spring onion, Bloomsdale spinach, mascarpone creme fraiche, mixed greens
Sam's Oyster Bar
Bluepoint CT
$3.00Kumamoto CA
$3.00Fanny Bay
$2.50Malpeque PEI
$3.00Miyagi CA
$2.75Cherrystone Clams
$2.00Raw Bar Medley
- $13.00
- Add Shrimp, clams, and oysters (each) $2.00
Captain's Platter
$34.95
4 Oysters
4 Cherrystone Clams
4 Chilled Shrimp
Ahi Tuna Poke
Seafood Ceviche
Chilled Appetizers
Prawn Cocktail
$10.95
House cocktail sauce
Ahi Tuna Poke
$14.95
Marinated with soy sauce, sesame oil, green onion, chili powder
Chilled Dungeness Crab Cocktail
$14.50
Green papaya, serrano, cherry tomato, pineapple cocktail sauce
Seafood Ceviche
$11.95
Bay scallops, sweet shrimp, calamari, mango and fresh lime juice
Lunch Special
Monday - Friday
Cup of Clam Chowder & Maine Lobster Tacos, Spicy Slaw, Tortilla Chips
$14.95
Not available for take-out orders
Hot Appetizers
Spicy Popcorn Shrimp
$11.50
With cocktail sauce
Fried Calamari
$10.95
With cocktail and tartar sauces
Blue Crab and Artichoke Fritters
$12.50
Roasted tomato rémoulade sauce
Pan Roasted “Sicilian Style” Calamari
$12.00
Calamari, fregola, caperberries, currants, pine nuts, marinara, white wine, calabrian chili, bread crumbs
Grilled Mediterranean Octopus
$12.00
Castelvetrano olives, chick peas, arugula, preserved lemon Piment D’espelette
Fried Pacific Oysters
$12.00
With romesco aioli
Steamed Manila Clams
White wine, garlic, butter, cherry tomatoes, pea shoots, scallion-ginger vinaigrette
- $16.50
- Extra: Linguini, add $5.00
Steamed Prince Edward Island Mussels
Marinara, garlic, saffron cream, grilled levain
- $14.95
- Extra: Linguini, add $5.00
Salads
Wild Arugula & Asparagus Salad
$9.50
Burrata, farro, toasted almonds, spring onion-dijon vinaigrette
Mixed Field Greens
$7.95
Shaved radish, cherry tomatoes, sherry vinaigrette
Petite Romaine Hearts with “Caesar” Dressing
Garlic toasted croutons and parmigiano cheese
- $8.95
- Extra: Grilled, marinated prawns, add $7.00
- Extra: 3oz. Grilled salmon, add $8.00
Sam’s Dungeness Crab Louis
$16.95
Dungeness crab, Fuji apple, English cucumber, iceberg lettuce, green onion, hard-cooked egg and Louis dressing
Grilled Prawn Salad
$14.95
Pineapple, mango, green papaya, mixed greens, toasted hazelnuts, passion fruit vinaigrette
Seafood Salad
$15.95
Marinated Bay shrimp, tuna conserva, Bay scallops, baby iceberg lettuce, radicchio, shaved fennel, cherry tomatoes, toasted pepitas, whole grain dijon mustard vinaigrette
Seared Ahi Tuna Salad
$15.50
Coriander and fennel crust, mixed greens, chick peas, cherry tomatoes, shaved radish, fennel, castelvetrano olive vinaigrette
Soup and Chowders
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 – so you can enjoy the natural ingredients in a lighter, creamy broth – enjoy! (Note: New England style not gluten free)
New England Clam Chowder
Little neck clams, Yukon gold potatoes, smoked bacon, and cream
- Cup $6.95
- Bowl $10.25
Manhattan Clam Chowder
Tomato-based little neck clam chowder with potatoes, vegetables, and herbs
- Cup $6.95
- Bowl $10.25
New Orleans Style Gumbo
With Oregon bay shrimp, Tasso ham & rice
- Cup $8.50
- Bowl $13.95
Sandwiches
Grilled Portobello “Burger”
$11.95
Artisan bun with grilled Portobello mushrooms, arugula, shaved fennel, romesco aioli, old bay fries
Barbequed Shrimp Po’ Boy
$13.50
Chopped gem lettuce, roma tomatoes, red onion, romesco aioli, potato chips & coleslaw
Grilled Salmon Sandwich
$14.50
Shaved fennel and arugula, meyer lemon aioli on a toasted bun, potato chips & house pickled veggies
Tuna Conserva Sandwich
$11.95
Ahi tuna conserva, castelvetrano olives, green onions, Meyer lemon aioli, arugula, toasted roll. Served with a mixed green salad with almonds. Selected one of the Top 5 “Best Sandwiches in America” by NBC’s The Today Show
Sam’s Lobster Roll
$21.95
Maine lobster lightly tossed with butter on a toasted specialty bun, potato chips and coleslaw
Sesame and Soy Roasted Chicken Sandwich
$11.95
Mixed greens, green papaya, tomato, bbq sauce aioli, on a toasted roll with potato chips and coleslaw
Sam’s Grilled Hamburger
1/2 pound grilled ground chuck on an artisan bun with Old Bay fries
- $11.95
- Cheese (Sharp cheddar) $1.00
- Cheese (Gruyere) $1.00
Crispy Fried Cod Sandwich
$11.95
Tartar sauce, romaine lettuce, tomato, potato chips and coleslaw
Drink
Coke, Diet Coke, Orange Fanta or Sprite
$2.75Lauretana Still or Sparkling Water
$5.95Root Beer
$2.50Coffee or Tea
$3.00Espresso
$2.75Cappuccino or Café Latte
$3.75House Specialtie
Fish & Chips
$16.50
Beer battered local rock cod, house coleslaw, Old Bay dusted fries
Spaghetti alla Arrabiata 19
$19.95
Squid ink spaghetti, calamari, PEI mussels & Bay shrimp in a spicy stew of peppers, tomato and chili with sweet marjoram
Shrimp Scampi Spaghetti
$22.00
White wine, garlic, butter, Italian parsley
Cioppino
$26.95
Savory shellfish stew with cracked Dungeness crab, prawns, mussels, clams and local rock cod
House-Made Desserts
Root Beer Float
$5.95
Vanilla ice cream with Boylan’s Root Beer
gluten-free
Banana Bread Pudding
$8.00
Pecans, coconut-vanilla sauce, coconut brittle
Warm Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
$7.50
with vanilla bean gelato and toasted almonds
Ricotta - Orange Fritters
$7.00
Chocolate dipping Sauce and Cinnamon Sugar
Authentic Key Lime Pie
$7.50
with fresh limes, sweet creamy custard, and rich, toasted meringue
Italian Style Affogato
$6.50
Vanilla gelato, shot of espresso, pistachio biscotti
House Made Meyer Lemon and Mango Sorbet
$6.00Warm Chocolate Cake
$8.00
with vanilla bean gelato and huckleberry sauce
gluten-free
Sammy’s Favorite: Straus Organic Soft-Serve
$4.25
Go ahead and try it, it’s light, fluffy and delicious, and made right here at Sam’s…we’re all addicted! Vanilla, chocolate and swirl
gluten-free
Organic Soft-Serve with Sea Salt and Olive Oil
$4.50
Yep, you heard us right. Try it, we dare you…you’ll be hooked just like us. Tastes like caramel, really!
gluten-free
Soft-Serve Swirl Sundae
$6.50
It just gets better, with caramel sauce, chocolate chips, toasted almonds, and whipped cream on top of organic soft-serve and, of course, a cherry on top!
gluten-free
Main
For children 12 and under
Spaghetti with butter and cheese
$6.00
gluten-free
Spaghetti with tomato sauce
gluten-free
- $6.00
- Add Meatballs $2.00
Mini green salad
$5.00Kids Fried Chicken Tenders with Fries and Coleslaw
$8.00Kids Grilled Salmon with Broccoli and Roasted Potatoes
$8.00
Organic, 100% corn gluten free Rustichella d’Abruzzo pasta also available. Please note that while we offer gluten free items, we do not have a gluten free kitchen
Bar Bites
Oyster Shooters
$5.50
Fanny bay, bloody mary mix, vodka
Ceviche
$7.00
Scallops, sweet shrimp, calamari, mango, lime juice, cilantro
Spicy Calamari
$6.50
Served with cocktail sauce
Fried Asparagus and Lemons
$6.50
Served with smoked paprika aioli
Crispy Polenta Fries
$5.00
Served with tomato jam
Cured Monterey Bay Sardines
$6.00
Golden raisin agrodolce, toasted almonds
Barbequed Oyster
$3.00
Baby spinach, bread crumbs, grana, BBQ sauce