Pops Clam Shell

[Esquire]

Any thoughts or opinions of this place in Alton Bay?

[Rattlesnake Gal]

My family and I really like it. We've had the fried clams, clam strips, chicken tenders, and haddock. The onion rings are quite tasty too. Been there on several occasions and it has been consistently good.

[billhurley]

In my opinion they have the best onion rings on the lake

[jrc]

It is tourist priced but the food is good. Food prep area looks clean enough from what you can see through the service windows.

[RI Swamp Yankee]

I was a bit timid about trying it the first time but the onion rings were great. No hesitation about eating there now.

[Fun4us]

We stop there every Friday night comming into town. The kids love it! :liplick:

[lakegirl]

My family and I also enjoy pops!!! I agree the onion rings are awesome!!! :)

[Old Chris Craft]

jrc,
How do their prices compare to the Tamarack? I don't know if the price of seafood went through the roof or just the Tamarack prices did. Two of us spent $31 for lunch. That might be the going rate but we thought it pricey for take-out window service food with outdoor seating.

[jrc]

I haven't been to Tamarak in a year, mainly because they don't have a dock nearby. Two week's ago I made my first trip to Pop's this season. I'm guessing I got clam strip plate for $9-10 dollars. Real clams or haddock were closer to $14. You could break $30 for two people with tax and Coke.

Don't make fun, it's not that I'm cheap, sometimes I want clam strips. OK, maybe I'm cheap.

I went to Sawyer's once this year. Similiar pricing but didn't enjoy the meal as much.

[Rattlesnake Gal]

We have had great luck splitting side orders or appetizers. They have been very generous and we all leave full. All four of us eat for about $30-$35 this way.

[jrc]

Side orders work great if you have a few people. If everyone orders plates you can end up with a lot of french fries. Pops sells side orders of all the seafood products plus fries and o-rings. I don't know if you can get cole slaw sides.

[Rattlesnake Gal]

I have to amend what I stated about the four of us eating for $30-$35. My husband reminded me that we were short one kid that night. Here is a sampling of Pop’s prices:
Side orders
Onion Rings & Fries $1.95 $3.75 $6.75
Side order of Haddock $7.95 (about 4” x 7”)
Clams & Scallops $9.15 $15.25 $26.50
Jumbo Shrimp $9.95 $18.35 $29.60
Fingers, Calamari & Clam Strips $6.75 $11.25 $18.95
Baby Shrimp $9.95 $13.25 $21.00
Mozzarella Sticks & Mushrooms $4.95
Steak subs $4.25-$5.50
Hot dogs $1.65
Grilled Cheese $1.85
Hamburger $2.25 with cheese $2.45 Texas $2.95
Haddock Sandwich $5.95
Boats (comes with fries)
Clam & Scallops $10.95
Baby Shrimp, Clam Strip, Fish & Chips and Chicken Fingers $9.95
Plates (comes with fries and slaw)
Hot Dog $8.50
Clam Plate, Half & Half, Scallops and Jumbo Shrimp $14.75
Haddock & Baby Shrimp $12.95
Seafood Plate $16.95
Chicken Finger, Calamari & Clam Strips $11.25
Lobster Roll with fries, Scallops, Clam or Baby Shrimp Rolls $9.95
Clam Strip Roll $7.25
Tuna $2.95