Scott's Chowder House San Jose | First Street

Scott’s Chowder House | San Jose at First Street

Located just steps from Scott’s Seafood Restaurant, our First Street locations offers all your favorites from Scott’s, along with a few new treats, in a more casual, dine-in or take-out format. 

Menu

Click the button below to view our extensive menu featuring a variety of soups, salads, small bites, rolls and specialities.  We also offer an assortment of beverages. 

You can choose to order online for a scheduled pickup or drop by our location and order at the counter. 

Soups

All soups come with a slice of bread.

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Varies

Made with a tomatillos, serrano, jalapeno, cilantro base, red bell peppers, corn, garlic, fresh herbs, tender chicken breast, topped with pickled onion and corn tortilla strips.

Seafood Gumbo

Varies

Dark rich roux, shrimp, Calamari, Chorizo, andouille sausage, Celery, Onions, Green Bell Peppers, Cajun spices, topped with crispy rice.

Vegan Chowder

Varies

Green and Red Lentils, Lemon Grass, Red Thai Chili, Green Curry, Celery, onions, coconut milk, drizzled with Lemon Oil.

Smoked Salmon Chowder

Varies

Authentic Pacific Northwest flavors, with smoked salmon, Red Potatoes, Leaks, Sprinkled with Cajun Spices.

Lobster Bisque

Varies

Maine Lobster flavored with fresh Herbs and Spices, simmered in a creamy tomato-based broth.

Scott’s Manhatten Style Clam Chowder

Varies

Loaded with clams, tomato-based broth, Red Potatoes, onions, and celery.

Scott’s Boston Style Clam Chowder

Varies

Our award winning recipe is creamy smooth, with loads of meaty clams, flavored with bacon, onions, potatoes, cream, and our secret blend of herbs and spices.

Salads

All salads come with a slice of bread; salad dressings are served on the side.

Crab Louie Salad

$19

Romaine hearts, Kalamata olives, egg, avocado, crumble blue cheese, bacon, cherry tomatoes, house herb vinaigrette.

Beet & Berries

$13.50

Mixed greens, arugula, roasted beets,avocado, goat cheese, toasted walnuts, driedcranberries, shaved fennel, savory herbs,Orange Cumin vinaigrette.

Kale Caesar

$11

Kale, romaine hearts, shaved parmesan, avocado, radishes, garlic herb croutons, savory herbs, Caesar dressing.

Waldorf Salad

$14.50

Green apple, seasonal fruit, golden raisins, celery, red onion, goat cheese, candied pecans, crispy quinoa, pomegranate, raspberry vinaigrette & house romaine mix.

Power Bowl

$13.50

Quinoa, kale, grilled chicken, feta, oranges, avocado, cabbage, pickled red onion, fresh herbs, lemon herb vinaigrette.

Smoked Salmon Cobb Salad

$16

Romaine hearts, Kalamata olives, egg, avocado, crumble blue cheese, bacon, cherry tomatoes, house herb vinaigrette.

Small Bites

Crab Tostaditas

$15.95

Cured in lime, mango, red onions, Passion Fruit-Mango Jalapeno sauce, Cilantro, Red Bell Peppers, Cucumber, Tortilla Chips.

Shrimp Ceviche

$12.95

Cured in lime, mango, red onions, Passion Fruit-Mango Jalapeno sauce, Cilantro, Red Bell Peppers, Cucumber, Tortilla Chips.

Crab Balls

$15.95

(4) 1oz deep fried crab balls served with coleslaw, lemon, spicy remoulade sauce.

Crab Nachos

$18.95

Crab Meat, Melted Cheese, Salsa Fresca, black beans, tortilla chips, Smoked Jalapeno Crema.

Hawaiian Poke

$13.95

Fresh chopped ahi, Lotus Root, Green Papaya, Shredded Lettuce, pineapple, soba noodles, Red Bell Peppers, Purple Cabbage, Scallions, Spicy soy sauce, won ton chips.

Chowder Fries

$12.95

French fries, melted cheese, applewood smoked bacon, scallions, loaded with Boston clam chowder.

Rolls

All rolls are served with a pickle.

Connecticut Style Dungeness Crab Roll

$20.95

Served warm. Fresh Dungeness Crab Meat, tossed with Lemon and Pepper melted butter, Arugula, Topped with Special House spices and Fresh Herbs.

Original Dungeness Crab Roll

$20.95

Served cold. Fresh Dungeness crab meat, lightly tossed with Lemon mayo, celery, green apple, red pickled onions. Topped with fresh dill, and special House seasonings.

Scott’s Connecticut Style Lobster Roll

A.Q.

Served warm. Fresh lobster tossed with Lemon and Pepper melted butter Arugula, Topped with Special House spices and Fresh Herbs.

Scott’s Maine Style Lobster Roll

A.Q.

Served cold. Fresh lobster tossed with ourspecial House dressing and seasonings.celery, topped with pickled carrots.

Specialities

Dungeness Crab Melt

$18.95

Grilled Sliced Sourdough bread, Pepper Jack Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Avocado, Cajun Aioli, Lobster Meat.

BLTA Sandwich

$12.95

Applewood Smoked Bacon, Lettuce, Tomatoes,Avocados, Tarragon aioli, served on a ciabatta panini roll.

Fish & Chips

$13.95

Beer batter red snapper, French Fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce.

Scott’s Cubano

$12.95

Classic Cuban style panini sandwich. Applewood smoked ham, pepper jack cheese, pepperoncini peppers, pickles, chipotle aioli, served on a ciabatta panini roll.

Crab Loaded Tater Tots

$14.95

Tater tots Loaded with melted cheese, smoked jalapeño crema, and pico de gallo. Topped with Crab Meat.

Shrimp Po’Boy

$15.95

Deep fried shrimp, shredded romaine lettuce, dillpickles, tomatoes, spicy remoulade sauce, served on a French roll.

Lobster Melt

$21.95

Grilled Sliced Sourdough bread, Pepper Jack Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Avocado, Cajun Aioli, Lobster Meat.

Kids

Cheese Quesadilla

$9

Served with tater tots.

Grilled Cheese

$9

Served with tater tots.

Scott's Chowder House
3.6
Based on 61 Reviews
Katrina C.
Katrina C.
2022-06-17 20:35:26
My boyfriend and I were walking through the Paseo and noticed that Scott's Seafood had a bistro, called Sam's Chowder House, which was right next door. It... read more
Rome L.
Rome L.
2022-01-28 09:01:01
I had the pleasure of attending the Rubin cutting ceremony for this location over the summer. And was very excited to have won one of the giveaways that... read more
Derell L.
Derell L.
2022-01-23 13:15:47
This is actually more like a 4.5 review. We stopped in for a snack before a show. Milady had lobster bisque, I had a cup of smoked salmon chowder (their... read more
Betty C.
Betty C.
2021-12-19 09:46:46
Went to Christmas in the park and as it was getting chilly thought this was a perfect stop to get some take out. We ordered a lobster melt, Cubano sandwich,... read more
Lili H.
Lili H.
2021-12-10 22:11:02
Was looking forward to a light meal & thought how about some soup & salad? Always wanted to try the Manhattan Clam Chowder and was sold when the friendly... read more
Nathan H.
Nathan H.
2021-12-03 02:45:16
Really good spot. Affordable, great quality, nice staff. The Connecticut lobster roll is what I got. It's warm and butter based. Very authentic. Tastes... read more
Newton H.
Newton H.
2021-12-03 02:11:35
I tried the fish and chips, Maine lobster roll, and salmon chowder. The fish and chips is wack. The badder wasn't good and crispy enough. Fish inside wasn't... read more
darlin h.
darlin h.
2021-11-12 16:04:07
cubano sandwich is super tasty highly recommend!!!!Comes with a side of chips and delicious pickle. really nice spot to come and grab a bite, nice music... read more
Scott C.
Scott C.
2021-10-25 14:38:43
Thank goodness for Scott's Seafood and Chowder Houses. They have brought back life to Downtown San Jose! There are some who would like to claim they had... read more
Riki Margaret R.
Riki Margaret R.
2021-10-25 10:09:39
BEWARE -- this isn't the same as Scott's Seafood although it's in the same vicinity. The two restaurants are literally connected by a wall, but they have... read more
Benny H.
Benny H.
2021-10-23 18:36:59
Didn't feel like going out today so ended up getting some DoorDash from this spot and overall it was pretty good! I'm always down for a lobster roll and... read more
Learnee L.
Learnee L.
2021-09-17 18:10:31
I love chowder. Boston style chowder. So when work started having me to go to d office I was happy because I get to have lunch from this place. I've only... read more
Jennifer N.
Jennifer N.
2021-08-23 18:31:35
We came during Dine SJ and our group was super enticed by their deal! Chowder, chowder fries and lobster roll all for $32! What a deal. We came in at about... read more
James S.
James S.
2021-07-18 17:24:14
We went there on a beautiful warm Saturday afternoon around 5pm and sat outside. I had the lobster melt (I wanted a crab melt - but not available at this... read more
Kim B.
Kim B.
2021-06-20 11:53:54
I called a week or or so ahead to find out if there was a normal menu on Father's Day, because my dad was looking forward to a lobster roll and some... read more
Sharon H.
Sharon H.
2021-05-24 16:19:11
This casual joint is right next to their more upscale restaurant Scott's Seafood. Currently both indoor and outdoor seating is available. It was... read more
Janet H.
Janet H.
2021-04-28 16:18:36
Very delicious lobster rolls, but very pricey. We got both the Connecticut and Maine style lobster rolls and the amount of lobster meat to roll was good.... read more
John D.
John D.
2021-03-28 18:49:15
⁣Chowder Me With Your Love ⁣ Scott's Seafoods has been serving some of the best and freshest sustainably-sourced seafood around since 1976, and their old... read more
Leo C.
Leo C.
2021-02-14 18:10:52
Scott's has become somewhat of a comfort food place for me during this pandemic. I absolutely love Connecticut style lobster rolls and most other spots that... read more
Hayley H.
Hayley H.
2021-01-30 17:14:00
We ordered from Scott's Chowder House today and had a great experience! We've never been to Scott's Seafood (mostly because we normally opt for more casual... read more
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Scott’s Chowder House
4.1
Based on 37 reviews
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Sharon Wilson
Sharon Wilson
17:42 11 Oct 21
The Lobster bisque was not that good. Did not find any lobster in the soup at all and not seasoned well. The Lobster... roll on the other hand was very good.read more
Tammy Reynolds
Tammy Reynolds
08:11 16 Sep 21
Went and ordered from the walkup side and then went and sat at the bar. While ordering the ladies were rude and non... helpful in our questions. The good was not very good, my sandwich was very dry and just crumbled apart when I was trying to eat it.read more
Frank Cheap
Frank Cheap
22:26 04 Aug 21
Delicious bowl of clam chowder with sourdough bread... Paired with a glass of red wine was delicious. Stop there for... dinner before a concert at the Civic.read more
Susan Lacy
Susan Lacy
20:40 24 Jul 21
The food was good. Not enough drinks offered. HVAC was off. Hotter inside than outside. The food is good and priced ok,... no bar. Susanread more
Jerry Wang
Jerry Wang
14:03 22 Jul 21
Simple menu items that are delish and easy to take out. There are a few tables to dine in. But I usually do takeouts.... For more formal dining, I go to Scott's Seafood right next door.read more
iZel Van Epps
iZel Van Epps
23:56 16 Jul 21
We had ordered 4 items in 3 different orders, 2 Maine lobster rolls, 1 lobster melt, and the last order was a... Connecticut lobster roll, all with fries instead of chips. Melt and Maine rolls came out and were fine, but had chips instead of fries. We asked for the fries and they looked a little confused then decided to just bring us fries. The melt was good. The Maine rolls were very sauce heavy and didn’t leave much room for lobster flavor. After about 20 minutes we had to ask for the Connecticut roll and they said “oh yes it’ll be out in about 5 minutes”. About 5 minutes later they brought a tray over and said “here are your fish and chips!” We had to clarify that we didn’t order fish and chips, we ordered a Connecticut roll. They then brought another server out and they began to argue that there was no Connecticut roll on the order list. So I went in to clarify since I had paid $30 for a roll I waited 30 extra minutes for, to be told that “oh we still can’t find the order but we found one just sitting here. Do you want that one?”. So essentially my lobster roll had been sitting there for no reason. It was meh. Pretty disappointed.read more
Cyra Gomez-Seki
Cyra Gomez-Seki
13:14 14 Jul 21
We went a couple of weeks ago. They only had one cook working, so we had to wait a long time for our food. They messed... up my kids order, bringing them grilled cheese instead of quesadillas. Then the quesadillas were very greasy. Scotts Seafood Restaurant is next door and claim they have nothing to do with the Chowder house.read more
MGann Gann
MGann Gann
22:55 10 Jul 21
My 11 year old son is a foodie and rarely gives 5 stars but he insisted I leave a review for this cute little cafe. The... food was fantastic!read more
Tarun Bhatia
Tarun Bhatia
16:39 21 Jun 21
Great service and good food with exception. Tried the lobster roll, it was dry. Other items were fine. This place was... recommended to me to check out but it did not impress much to revisit.read more
Brian Conner
Brian Conner
12:19 16 Jun 21
Excellent food with very friendly staff and a nice patio setting. Highly recommended.
Angeline Luong
Angeline Luong
20:26 15 May 21
Delicious lobster melt and shrimp poboy. White clam chowder is a bit bland.
Joe Macias
Joe Macias
21:51 07 May 21
They haven't quite recreated the above average experience you had at their former place. Thanks Google!
Linda Mather
Linda Mather
02:03 02 May 21
Yummy chowders and interesting entres, such as chowder loaded chips ( fries) and others, new feature, stamp cards, so U... can buy a chowder & after I think 5 stamped visits U'r next one is on the houseread more
Daniel magus
Daniel magus
03:35 24 Mar 21
I have to be honest, I expected a bit more I guess for the price and others input, I mean it was good I guess I just... felt as though it could have been great and wasn't. I had the lobster melt. I think I'd try the lemon garlic version next time but again not disappointed and I'll likely go back. San jose cuisine seems to be bland overall of late, I suppose I prefer bolder choices of flavor and statement....read more
Ryan Meredith
Ryan Meredith
04:46 12 Jan 21
Ordered one lobster roll and one dungeness crab roll, best I've ever had! Bread is soft and has a nice bite to it.... Perfectly toasted with a lil butter. Lobster and crab were fresh. Will be ordering again soon.read more
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Our Story

Since 1976, Scott’s Seafood has been a key aspect of the dining scene in the Bay Area. Scott’s is widely acclaimed for not only the freshness and quality of its seafood offerings, but its ability to offer sustainable, healthy food options— making Scott’s Seafood one of the area’s most desirable dinner destinations.

Scott’s Seafood has been awarded the People’s Choice Award for its Boston Style Clam Chowder several years in a row, so we set out to offer our customers a way to enjoy their favorite food and soup options on the go.

Scott’s Chowder House was created precisely with this idea in mind. Following the vision of the executive chef at Scott’s Seafood, Samuel Reyes, the chowder house menu offers a combination of esteemed items from Scott’s Seafood alongside newly crafted soups, salads, and sandwiches made exclusively for Scott’s Chowder House.

Visit us:

200 S. First Street, Suite 50
San Jose, CA 95113

(408) 531-6421

Hours:
Tuesday-Sunday
11:30 am – 8:00 pm

Tony Kavoosi

General Manager