Pop’s Clam Shell 2024

[steve-on-mark]

Noticed a long line at Pops on my way through Alton today!!

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[Happy Gourmand]

Originally Posted by steve-on-mark

Noticed a long line at Pops on my way through Alton today!!

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Former Meredith/Nashua resident here moved to Florida back in '18. We will be headed North for 3 weeks this weekend and Pop's is on my radar. Nothing like Pop's down here in the Tampa Bay area!

[TiltonBB]

We went to Pop's on Sunday. The line was normal, about 8 - 10 ahead of us. we got the lobster rolls to eat on the boat and they were, as always, great.

It would be nice if things moved a little faster both in the order process and how fast the food comes out but I think they are limited by the size of the building. No sense messing with success.

It's all good. We keep going back!

[Happy Gourmand]

Originally Posted by TiltonBB

We went to Pop's on Sunday. The line was normal, about 8 - 10 ahead of us. we got the lobster rolls to eat on the boat and they were, as always, great.

It would be nice if things moved a little faster both in the order process and how fast the food comes out but I think they are limited by the size of the building. No sense messing with success.

It's all good. We keep going back!

So you waited for 8 to 10 in front of you? I've been waiting for over a year to get some of Pop's fried goodness! I'll be there in a couple weeks!

[thinkxingu]

Originally Posted by TiltonBB

We went to Pop's on Sunday. The line was normal, about 8 - 10 ahead of us. we got the lobster rolls to eat on the boat and they were, as always, great.

It would be nice if things moved a little faster both in the order process and how fast the food comes out but I think they are limited by the size of the building. No sense messing with success.

It's all good. We keep going back!

I was just there Monday and thought the complete opposite—that they're fast and efficient and I'm never frustrated by the wait...even on the busiest days.

Our outing was, again, perfect! (Though if I had my druthers, I'd trade a few haddock nuggets off the seafood plate for a few more clams/shrimps/scallops).

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[tummyman]

Made our annual boat trip with grandkids today. Food excellent as usual. However, I forgot they only do CASH ONLY. When I checked their web site, there is zero mention of the CASH ONLY item. It would make sense for them to at least have a warning on their website in bold print.

[Hillcountry]

Stopped there myself today, returning from a Kittery trip. Had A MEDIUM CLAM BOX and they were goooood! 😛

[TiltonBB]

Originally Posted by tummyman

Made our annual boat trip with grandkids today. Food excellent as usual. However, I forgot they only do CASH ONLY. When I checked their web site, there is zero mention of the CASH ONLY item. It would make sense for them to at least have a warning on their website in bold print.

They have an ATM in the dining room.

[thinkxingu]

Originally Posted by TiltonBB

They have an ATM in the dining room.

I used to hate the cash only thing, but so many banks refund ATM fees these days that as long as the establishment has an ATM and is good enough, no biggie.

Pop's is absolutely good enough.

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[pondguy]

Another great clam plate at Pop's today the season is coming to a close get your last fix soon.

[dippasan]

Picked up a some Pops "to go" for dinner on Thursday with a neighbor.
Usually go by boat which we love but, the weather was iffy so we drove there and brought it back to the island. (yes....I dipped a little on the ride back)

Wife and I split a Fisherman's Plate and a large O ring. Barely made it through the Fisherman's plate but didn't even get close to touching the Orings. Saved them and heated them in the oven with burgers the next day.

Damn I love that place crooked roof and all

[LoveLakeLife]

Originally Posted by dippasan

Picked up a some Pops "to go" for dinner on Thursday with a neighbor.

Usually go by boat which we love but, the weather was iffy so we drove there and brought it back to the island. (yes....I dipped a little on the ride back)

Wife and I split a Fisherman's Plate and a large O ring. Barely made it through the Fisherman's plate but didn't even get close to touching the Orings. Saved them and heated them in the oven with burgers the next day.

Damn I love that place crooked roof and all

I’m guessing you’re on a bridged or causewayed island? (I hope so!)


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[tis]

Originally Posted by LoveLakeLife

I’m guessing you’re on a bridged or causewayed island? (I hope so!)


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Haha. I read it that way too. But I think Love meant they got back quickly to beat a storm..

[Descant]

Originally Posted by LoveLakeLife

I’m guessing you’re on a bridged or causewayed island? (I hope so!)

Bad guess. The profile says "Sleepers Island". I wish more posters would fill in the profile as it would make a lot more posts make a lot more sense.

[dippasan]

Originally Posted by LoveLakeLife

I’m guessing you’re on a bridged or causewayed island? (I hope so!)


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No sir
Boat ride to the mainland, car ride to Pops

Boat rides make everything better!

[TheTimeTraveler]

Pop's hasn't announced it yet but my guess is that they may be closing for the season on Monday, September 2nd, 2024. Note this is ONLY a guess.

Get you fill while you still can.....

[KPW]

Originally Posted by TheTimeTraveler

Pop's hasn't announced it yet but my guess is that they may be closing for the season on Monday, September 2nd, 2024. Note this is ONLY a guess.

Get you fill while you still can.....

They usually do.

[LoveLakeLife]

Originally Posted by dippasan

No sir
Boat ride to the mainland, car ride to Pops

Boat rides make everything better!

Ohhh that makes sense now. Even a ride from Sleepers to Minge Cove makes any day better.


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[ACME on the Broads]

Hopefully, in your beautiful Formula, prettiest boat on Winni!

[dippasan]

Originally Posted by ACME on the Broads

Hopefully, in your beautiful Formula, prettiest boat on Winni!

Thanks!!
I bought it from a guy that took amazing care of it!

[upthesaukee]

News from Pop's! Seen on Facebook today.

Did somebody say more Pop's?

We're staying open later this year!

We will be open our regular summer hours until labor day. Starting Friday September 6th our hours will be as follows.
Friday's: 3pm-8pm
Saturday's: 11:30am-8pm
Sunday's: 11:30am-7pm
These hours will continue until September 29th.

Dave

[dt5150]

Went for a clam and scallop boat this past weekend, fantastic as always! I did notice that the clams seemed to be a little smaller in overall size than usual, still better than anyone else though. We usually go twice per season, spring and late summer, so this was likely our last trip for this year.

Has anyone happened to duplicate their tartar sauce?? Theirs is my favorite of any place I've had. I'd love to be able to make it myself during the winter when I can't get the real deal.. ice crappies and pop's tartar sauce?!? Mmmmm

[SAMIAM]

Originally Posted by dt5150

Went for a clam and scallop boat this past weekend, fantastic as always! I did notice that the clams seemed to be a little smaller in overall size than usual, still better than anyone else though. We usually go twice per season, spring and late summer, so this was likely our last trip for this year.

Has anyone happened to duplicate their tartar sauce?? Theirs is my favorite of any place I've had. I'd love to be able to make it myself during the winter when I can't get the real deal.. ice crappies and pop's tartar sauce?!? Mmmmm

Small clams are way better than large in my opinion. Large clams have big muddy bellies and necks are very tough. When I was in business we actually paid more to get small clams from Canadian fisheries. They are are more crispy, tender and flavorful

[thinkxingu]

Just had Pop's for (probably) the last time of the season. What an awesome place—super consistent, reasonably priced, and LARGE.

Clam bellies were mostly small today, though I don't have a preference at all...as long as they're crispy!

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[upthesaukee]

Originally Posted by thinkxingu

Just had Pop's for (probably) the last time of the season. What an awesome place—super consistent, reasonably priced, and LARGE.

Clam bellies were mostly small today, though I don't have a preference at all...as long as they're crispy!

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Pop's will be open weekends until Sept. 29th!!!!!!

Dave