Gluten Sensitive Menu Options Available. Please inform your server of any food allergies prior to ordering. You are welcome to share any of our entrees, sandwiches, burgers, baskets, or pies for $5.95, and you will receive an additional salad or side dish. See our blackboard for fresh fish selections: Dealing with purveyors from new england to virginia enables us to bring variety and freshness to your table. Fresh fish can be prepared a variety of ways - broiled, grilled, pan-seared, poached, key west, cajun (served with jamaican pepper relish), or blackened (served with jamaican pepper relish)
Appetizers
Clams Casino
$10.95
A recipe that we made famous! A top seller
Fried Calamari
$12.95
Hand-cut, then gently dusted with our zesty seasonings, served with Marinara dipping sauce
Firecracker Shrimp
$11.95
Crispy Fried Jumbo Shrimp tossed in Sweet Thai Chili Sauce and topped with black sesame seeds
Steamed Clams
$11.95
Tender middlenecks delivered "lickity-split" from Clams Direct, VA (See RAW BAR) Sweet!
Lobster Risotto Balls
$9.95
Lobster pieces, Arborio rice, scallions and sweet, red pepper gently fried and served with Lobster Cheese dipping sauce
Lobster Cheese Pierogies
$9.95
Home-made potato & cheese pierogies served with lobster flavored cheese sauce for dipping
Warm Crab Dip
$12.95
Baked until bubbly and served with fresh veggies and crispy toasted crostini
Crab Pierogies
$19.95
Home-made potato & cheese pierogies sauteed with bacon, onions, and lump crab. Served with horseradish crème fraiche
Sesame Tuna Bites
$11.95
Fresh tuna coated with sesame seeds and pan-seared. Served with honey ginger teriyaki sauce
Ultimate Appetizer
$24.95
The perfect appetizer for sharing, a sampling of our Lobster Cheese Pierogies, Calamari, Clams Casino, and Lobster Risotto Balls
Raw Bar
Fresh Shucked Oysters
A variety offered from all three coasts. See Oyster Boards for Today's Fresh Oyster features
Market
Shrimp Cocktail
$11.95
Plump, sweet, jumbo beauties!
Jumbo Lump Crab Cocktail
$17.95
Chilled Jumbo Lump Crab served with our zesty cocktail sauce
Clams on the Half Shell
Bagwell Enterprises (Clams Direct) in Virginia between the Chesapeake and Ramshorn Bays, hand-picks middlenecks especially for us—right sized and tender!
Middleneck(each)$1.25
Topneck$1.75
Extravaganzas
Awesome Presentation! Our Raw Bar Comes to You!
Regular
$49.95
Six each oysters, clams, and jumbo shrimp plus jumbo lump crabmeat
Supreme
$94.95
One dozen each oysters, clams, and shrimp with jumbo lump crabmeat and a one-pound chilled whole lobster. A raw bar fit for a king!
Chowders & Stews
By Popular Demand, We Will Feature Our Manhattan Clam Chowder Every Thursday!
Lobster Bisque
$6.95
"The Aristocrat of Soups" from an age-old recipe
Shot of Sherry
$1.00
Chowder du Jour
$6.25
Depends on what's good from the boat, garden, meat truck and spice rack
New England Seafood Chowder
$6.25
Lotsa fresh fish and clams, the "white stuff" served with Westminster Oyster Crackers
Grand Central Oyster Stew
$12.95
Reminiscent of NYC's legendary Grand Central Station Oyster Bar, authentically presented and served with Westminster Oyster Crackers
Baked French Onion Soup
$6.95
Our four-cheese blend melts over this crock full of onions, beef stock and a liberal dose of sherry
Salads
Salads made to order with the freshest produce, house-made dressings & seasonal ingredients. Make it a combo with soup for $3.95!
Green Goddess Chopped Salad
$17.95
Our version of this light, creamy classic dressing has a special blend of fresh herbs tossed with chopped Spring mix, carrots, celery, green onions, dried cranberries, green apples and crumbled bleu cheese, with your choice of grilled chicken, shrimp or salmon
Caesar Salad
$15.95
Crisp Romaine tossed in our house-made Caesar dressing with shredded parmesan and croutons, with your choice of grilled chicken, shrimp or salmon
Seafood Cobb Salad
$19.95
Grilled Shrimp and Salmon, bacon, hard boiled egg, crumbled blue cheese, tomato and mixed greens
Chowder House Salad
$14.95
Iceberg, Romaine, and Green Leaf Lettuces topped with carrots, grape tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, croutons, & your choice of dressing. With grilled chicken, shrimp or salmon
Bleu Cheese Wedge
$16.95
Crisp Iceberg topped with our Bleu Cheese dressing, crumbled bacon, and Sunflower Seeds, with your choice of grilled chicken, shrimp or salmon
Baskets
Includes skin on fries and homemade slaw
Patriot's Fish & Chips
$17.95
America's Oldest Brewery lends us their Lager for our crispy beer-battered haddock
Beer Battered Shrimp
$18.95
Jumbo Shrimp fried with our Yuengling Lager beer batter
Fried Oysters
$19.95
Plump, hand-dusted & fried golden brown. Rave reviews!
Lobster Risotto Balls
$15.95
Lobster pieces, Arborio rice, scallions and sweet, red pepper gently fried and served with a Lobster Cheese dipping sauce
Fried Clam Strips
Thick cut Atlantic Surf Clams, breaded and deep fried
$16.95
As Appetizer$10.95
Pies
Tasty staples since opening, cozy comfort food made right here with flaky crusts. Includes one side
Maine Lobster Pie
$26.95
A sweet treat - Lobster & potatoes in a rich sauce. Our best seller!
Grandma Artz's Chicken Pie
$17.95
A comfort food classic, white meat chicken breast with peas, carrots, corn, green beans, and potatoes baked in a creamy sauce and topped with a flaky pie crust
Quiche Pie du Jour
$15.95
Golden brown and chockfull of goods - served with a side of fresh-cut fruit
Luncheon Entrees
Entrees include choice of two sides except where noted with*
Our Famous Crab Cake
$18.95
Acclaimed by many to be the best around; It's all about the lumps!
Stuffed Shrimp with Crab
$19.95
Jumbo shrimp topped with lump crab stuffing - a match made in Heaven!
Sea Scallops
$19.95
Only the best "dry packed" scallops with no preservatives for this sweet treat—broiled or fried
Chicken Teriyaki with Crab Fried Rice*
$17.95
Teriyaki glazed chicken breast served with our Crab Fried Rice and steamed broccoli
Pan-Seared Shrimp & Scallops over Lobster Risotto
$21.95
Jumbo Shrimp & Sea Scallops atop creamy risotto with lobster and diced bell peppers
Lobster & Shrimp Mac & Cheese*
$18.95
Lobster, Shrimp and cavatappi pasta baked in house-made lobster cheese sauce
Baked Shrimp Carbonara*
$17.95
Shrimp, bacon, spinach, & mushrooms tossed with pasta in parmesan-garlic cream sauce
Blue Plate Special
Entrees with salad for $18.95 or less
Linguine with White Clam Sauce
$18.95
8 clams sauteed in white wine garlic butter over linguine pasta
Garlic Shrimp Scampi
$17.95
Jumbo shrimp with sliced garlic, butter, grape tomatoes, and fresh basil tossed with Linguine
Grilled chicken breast, bacon, spinach, mushrooms, swiss, and honey mustard melted on Sourdough bread
Patty Melt
$12.95
Ground filet mignon burger smothered with sauteed onions, swiss cheese, and thousand island dressing and served on Sourdough bread
Gourmet Burgers
Include one side dish and cole slaw. Make It a Combo with Soup for $3.95!
Bubba Gump Burger
$14.95
Melted Monterey Jack cheese and topped with a skewer of grilled shrimp
Bacon Mushroom & Swiss Burger
$12.95
Cause everything's better with bacon!
You Build It! We Grill It!
$11.95
Fresh-ground filet mignon charbroiled and built just the way you like it! Each topping $1 each: Sauteed Mushrooms, Sauteed Onions, Bacon, Blue Cheese ($1.50), Monterey Jack, American, Cheddar, Provolone, Swiss
Sides Galore!
House Salad
Caesar Salad
Chopped Salad
Add $4
Blue Cheese Wedge
Add $4
Cole Slaw
Citrus Rice Pilaf
Marbled Baked Beans
Baked Potato
Redskin Mashed Potatoes
Skin-On Fries
Crispy Sweeties
Chef's Vegetable
Sauteed Asparagus
Add $2
Lobster Cheese Pierogies
Add $4
Salad Dressings
House Bleu Cheese
Ranch
Honey Mustard
Thousand Island
Balsamic Vinaigrette
Raspberry Vinaigrette
Catalina French
Appetizers
Clams Casino
$10.95
A recipe that we made famous! A top seller
Fried Calamari
$12.95
Hand-cut, then gently dusted with our zesty seasonings, served with Marinara dipping sauce
Firecracker Shrimp
$11.95
Crispy Fried Jumbo Shrimp tossed in Sweet Thai Chili Sauce and topped with black sesame seeds
Steamed Clams
$11.95
Tender middlenecks delivered "lickity-split" from Clams Direct, VA (See RAW BAR) Sweet!
Lobster Risotto Balls
$9.95
Lobster pieces, Arborio rice, scallions and sweet, red pepper gently fried and served with Lobster Cheese dipping sauce
Lobster Cheese Pierogies
$9.95
Home-made potato & cheese pierogies served with lobster flavored cheese sauce for dipping
Warm Crab Dip
$12.95
Baked until bubbly and served with fresh veggies and crispy toasted crostini
Crab Pierogies
$19.95
Home-made potato & cheese pierogies sauteed with bacon, onions, and lump crab. Served with horseradish crème fraiche
Sesame Tuna Bites
$11.95
Fresh tuna coated with sesame seeds and pan-seared. Served with honey ginger teriyaki sauce
Ultimate Appetizer
$24.95
The perfect appetizer for sharing, a sampling of our Lobster Cheese Pierogies, Calamari, Clams Casino, and Lobster Risotto Balls
Raw Bar
Fresh Shucked Oysters
A variety offered from all three coasts. See Oyster Boards for Today's Fresh Oyster features
Market
Shrimp Cocktail
$11.95
Plump, sweet, jumbo beauties!
Jumbo Lump Crab Cocktail
$17.95
Chilled Jumbo Lump Crab served with our zesty Cocktail Sauce
Clams on the Half Shell
Bagwell Enterprises (Clams Direct) in Virginia between the Chesapeake and Ramshorn Bays, hand-picks middlenecks especially for us—right sized and tender!
Middleneck(each)$1.25
Topneck$1.75
Extravaganzas
Awesome presentation! Our raw bar comes to you!
Regular
$49.95
Six each oysters, clams, and jumbo shrimp plus jumbo lump crabmeat
Supreme
$94.95
One dozen each oysters, clams, and shrimp with jumbo lump crabmeat and a one-pound chilled whole lobster. A raw bar fit for a king!
Chowders & Stews
By Popular Demand, We Will Feature Our Manhattan Clam Chowder Every Thursday!
Lobster Bisque
$6.95
"The Aristocrat of Soups" from an age-old recipe
Shot of Sherry
$1.00
Chowder du Jour
$6.25
Depends on what's good from the boat, garden, meat truck and spice rack
New England Seafood Chowder
$6.25
Lotsa fresh fish and clams, the "white stuff" served with Westminster Oyster Crackers
Grand Central Oyster Stew
$12.95
Reminiscent of NYC's legendary Grand Central Station Oyster Bar, authentically presented and served with Westminster Oyster Crackers
Baked French Onion Soup
$6.95
Our four-cheese blend melts over this crock full of onions, beef stock and a liberal dose of sherry
Baskets
Includes skin on fries and homemade slaw
Patriot's Fish & Chips
$17.95
America's Oldest Brewery lends us their Lager for our crispy beer-battered haddock
Beer Battered Shrimp
$18.95
Jumbo Shrimp fried with our Yuengling Lager beer batter
Fried Oysters
$19.95
Plump, hand-dusted & fried golden brown. Rave reviews!
Lobster Risotto Balls
$15.95
Lobster pieces, Arborio rice, scallions and sweet, red pepper gently fried and served with Lobster Cheese dipping sauce
Fried Clam Strips
Thick cut Atlantic Surf Clams, breaded and deep fried
$16.95
As Appetizer$10.95
Pies
Tasty staples since opening, cozy comfort food made right here with flaky crusts. Includes one side
Maine Lobster Pie
$26.95
A sweet treat - Lobster & potatoes in a rich sauce. Our best seller!
Grandma Artz's Chicken Pie
$17.95
A comfort food classic, white meat chicken breast with peas, carrots, corn, green beans, and potatoes baked in a creamy sauce and topped with a flaky pie crust
Blue Plate Specials
Entrees with salad for $19.95 or less
New England Baked Cod
$19.95
Fresh Flaky Cod baked with buttery Ritz cracker crumb topping and served with a baked potato
Salmon en Croute
$19.95
Tender salmon, spinach and our four-cheese blend, enrobed in flaky puff pastry and served atop Lobster cream sauce
A Chowder House Favorite with melted Provolone and marinara sauce over linguine
Garlic Shrimp Scampi
$19.95
Jumbo shrimp with sliced garlic, butter, grape tomatoes and fresh basil tossed with Linguine
Linguine with White Clam Sauce
$18.95
8 clams sauteed in white wine garlic butter over linguine pasta
Green Goddess Chopped Salad
$18.95
House-made Green Goddess dressing tossed with chopped spring mix, carrots, celery, green onions, dried cranberries, green apples and crumbled bleu cheese and served with grilled chicken
Chowder House Traditions
Entrees include choice of two sides except where noted with*
Our Famous Crab Cakes
$32.95
Acclaimed by people far and wide~they love our lumps! Tons sold annually
Sea Scallops
$29.95
The best "dry packed" scallops served broiled or fried
Seafood au Gratin
$26.95
Shrimp, scallops, crab and Alaskan cod baked in a sherry cream sauce and topped with melted Monterey Jack cheese
Crab Norfolk
$32.95
Lump crabmeat baked in butter and our special seasonings, highlighted by crab, crab, crab
Crab-Stuffed Shrimp
$29.95
Tender shrimp topped with lump crabmeat stuffing ~ a match made in heaven!
Salmon Oscar*
Broiled salmon topped with crab, asparagus and Hollandaise sauce over mashed potatoes
$32.95
Chicken Oscar*$24.95
Signature Entrees
Entrees include choice of two sides except where noted with*
Entrees include choice of two sides except where noted with*
Maine Coldwater Lobster Tail
Available in: 6 oz., Twin 6 oz. Tails. The best we can get...sweet, tender meat from the Northeast
Market
Giant Lobster Tail
Size and origin vary depending on what the ocean has to offer
Market
Whole Lobster
1-1 1/8 lb maine lobster. Cracked & Cleaned ~ an added service to partially separate the sweet meat from the shell ~ Add $5.95
Market
Lobster & Shrimp Mac & Cheese*
$28.95
Lobster, shrimp and cavatappi pasta baked in house-made lobster cheese sauce
Pan Seared Shrimp & Scallops with Lobster Risotto*
$32.95
Sea Scallops & Jumbo Shrimp atop creamy risotto with lobster and diced bell peppers
Elevate Your Entree!
Add:
Lobster Tail
Market
Crab Cake
$15.00
Shrimp Skewer
$6.00
Top with Sauteed Mushrooms or Onions
$3.95
Combos & Beef
Broiled Seafood Combination
$32.95
Crab-stuffed shrimp, Clams Casino, scallops and fresh fish...broiled to perfection! With Lobster Tail - market
Fried Fisherman's Feast
$28.95
An old favorite, one of our famous crab cakes, jumbo shrimp, scallops and haddock
Lump Crab & Tenderloin Tips*
$27.95
Beef tenderloin tips sauteed with lump crab and scallion butter, served with redskin mashed potatoes and asparagus
Mixed Grill*
$24.95
Beef tenderloin tips, skewered shrimp, and chicken breast grilled and topped with our scallion butter. Served with mashed potatoes and asparagus
Surf and Turf
6 oz. broiled lobster tail and tender filet mignon. Available in 6 oz. Filet, 9 oz. Filet
Market
Legendary Prime Rib au Jus
$36.95
Slow-roasted on the bone and served with house-made au jus. Bone-in cuts subject to availability. Prime Rib available after 3 pm
Handcut Filet Mignon
Char-grilled to your requested doneness
6 oz.$24.95
9 oz.$30.95
Sides Galore!
House Salad
Caesar Salad
Chopped Salad
Add $4
Blue Cheese Wedge
Add $4
Cole Slaw
Citrus Rice Pilaf
Marbled Baked Beans
Baked Potato
Baked Sweet Potato
Redskin Mashed Potatoes
Skin-On Fries
Crispy Sweeties
Chef's Vegetable
Sauteed Asparagus
Add $2
Lobster Cheese Pierogies
Add $4
Crab Fried Rice
Add $6
Crab Pierogies
Add $9.95
Salad Dressings
House Bleu Cheese
Ranch
Honey Mustard
Thousand Island
Balsamic Vinaigrette
Raspberry Vinaigrette
Catalina French
Appetizers & Raw Bar
Clams Casino
$10.95
A recipe that we made famous! A top seller
Steamed Clams
$11.95
Tender middlenecks delivered "lickity-split" from Clams Direct, VA. (See Raw Bar) Sweeeet!
Warm Crab Dip
$12.95
Baked until bubbly and served with fresh veggies
Jumbo Lump Crab Cocktail
$17.95
Chilled Jumbo Lump Crab served with our zesty Cocktail Sauce
Shrimp Cocktail
$11.95
Plump, sweet, jumbo beauties!
Clams on the Half Shell
Bagwell Enterprises (Clams Direct) in Virginia between the Chesapeake and Ramshorn Bays, hand-picks middlenecks especially for us—right sized and tender!
Middlenecks(each)$1.25
Topnecks(each)$1.75
Fresh Shucked Oysters
A variety offered from all three coasts. Check our Daily Oyster Board for today's features
Broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, peppers, red onion, and asparagus tossed with Honey Ginger Teriyaki Glaze and Linguine pasta. Garnished with sesame seeds
Pan-Roasted Vegetables over Sweet Potato Smash
$16.95
Seasonal fresh vegetables tossed with olive oil and garlic and served over mashed sweet potatoes
Sides Galore!
House Salad
Caesar Salad
Cole Slaw
Baked Potato
Chopped Salad
Blue Cheese May Contain Trace Amounts of Gluten; Add $4
Blue Cheese Wedge
Blue Cheese May Contain Trace Amounts of Gluten; Add $4
Sauteed Asparagus
Add $2
Redskin Mashed Potatoes
Baked Sweet Potato
Citrus Rice
Marbled Baked Beans
Vegetable Medley
Salad Dressings
Ranch
Blue Cheese
Blue Cheese May Contain Trace Amounts of Gluten
Balsamic Vinaigrette
Raspberry Vinaigrette
Honey Mustard
French
Sweet Treasures
Blueberry Cobbler
$8.95
A true, fresh baked New England delight served bubbly, warm and with vanilla ice cream!
Our Famous Homemade Key Lime Pie
$7.95
Funnel Cake Sundae
$12.95
Homemade funnel cake topped with two scoops of vanilla ice cream, drizzled with chocolate and caramel syrups and topped with whipped cream and a cherry!
Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce
$7.95
A Chowder House Favorite! Homemade raisin bread pudding, moist and delicious, served warm with our special whiskey sauce
Cheesecake with Fresh Berries
$7.95
Individual Homemade Cakes, Adorned with fresh Strawberries & Blueberries
Chocolate Raspberry Layer Cake
$7.95
Two Layers of moist rich chocolate cake filled with smooth chocolate & Raspberry filling, all enrobed with chocolate chips
Peanut Butter Silk Pie
$8.95
Homemade creamy dreamy Peanut Butter Mousse on Oreo Crust topped with Chocolate Ganache...OMG!
Ice Creams & Parfaits
Vanilla or Chocolate Ice Cream, Chocolate, Strawberry and Favorite Liqueur
$5.95
$7.95
Clawed's Cafe
Serving premium Lavazza
Coffee
Espresso
Cappuccino
Latte
Appetizers
Shrimp Cocktail
$7.95
Mate's Chowder
$3.95
Fresh Seasonal Fruit
$3.50
Veggie Stix
$2.95
Entrees
All entrees include a mate's ice cream
S.S. Fish & Chips
$10.95
Served with Fries, Applesauce or Fruit and Tartar Sauce
Capt's Wheel Pizza
$7.95
With Marinara Sauce & Lots of Cheese!
Mate's Sketti
$7.95
Linguine topped with Marinara Sauce
Galley Grilled Cheese
$7.95
A Favorite served with Fries, Applesauce or Fruit!
Mate's Burger
$9.95
With cheese if you like it! Served with Fries, Applesauce or Fruit
Chicken Fingers
$9.95
Served with Fries, Applesauce or Fruit and BBQ Sauce
Fresh Fish du Jour
$16.95
Choice of our daily fish served broiled and includes Fries, Fruit or Applesauce
Wine Cellar
Ask your server about our Martini List
White
Chardonnay, Kendall Jackson, California
$13.95
$41.00
Chardonnay, Clos du Bois, Russian River Valley
$12.95
$39.00
Moscato, Elmo Pio, Italy
$10.95
$37.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Starborough New Zealand
$12.95
$41.00
Pinot Grigio, Barone Fini, Italy
$11.95
$39.00
Pinot Grigio, Santa Margherita, Italy
$16.95
$46.00
Red
Cabernet Sauvignon, Sterling Vineyards, California
$11.95
$39.00
Red Blend, Apothic Crush, California
$12.95
$41.00
Pinot Noir, Josh Cellars, California
$10.95
$37.00
Malbec, Bodega Norton, 1895 Colección, Mendoza, Argentina
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