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.....

[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!

[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.

[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

[rick35]

Originally Posted by SAMIAM

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

I agree! Small clams are better. We've been to Pops once and the one thing I didn't like were the big clams. And it was a long drive from Meredith Neck. We really like Red Hill Dari and it's a lot closer. We also like the Bobhouse seafood but they don't have clams.

[codeman671]

We did the clam and lobster roll plate a few weeks ago. It was over the top! The lobster roll was huge, spilling over the roll. Well done!

[tis]

Originally Posted by SAMIAM

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

I agree also. I like the small clams a lot better than the big ones.

[Descant]

Originally Posted by SAMIAM

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

Interesting point. At other places, is there a way to tell in advance whether they're serving large or small? I feel like a waiter or counter server is unlikely to know definitively.

[rick35]

Descant, as a fellow Merrimackian I'm sure you'll agree that the Lobster Boat is as good as anyone. And they usually have small clams.

[thinkxingu]

Originally Posted by rick35

Descant, as a fellow Merrimackian I'm sure you'll agree that the Lobster Boat is as good as anyone. And they usually have small clams.

I, too, am a Merrimackian, but I totally disagree on the Lobster Boat. Each time I've been, I've been disappointed. And the building feels soooo greasy.

I feel badly because my neighbor is one of the long-term cooks, but it's just meh.

Now, The Old Salt? Perfecto. Pop's, yup! Dockside and The Bob House? Bring it on!

Woodman's? NOPE. That place is criminal.

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[rick35]

Agree on the Old Salt. We had the King Neptune twice but we needed four people to eat all the food. Sorry you don't like the Lobster Boat. If you don't like the feel then you probably don't like Georges in Meredith. Both have the same feel but we frequent both places. For us both offer good food at good prices.

[thinkxingu]

Originally Posted by rick35

Agree on the Old Salt. We had the King Neptune twice but we needed four people to eat all the food. Sorry you don't like the Lobster Boat. If you don't like the feel then you probably don't like Georges in Meredith. Both have the same feel but we frequent both places. For us both offer good food at good prices.

Oh, I forgot George's! That place is a steal—seafood platter under $30 = crazy deal.

George's doesn't feel as dark, dingy, or greasy as the Lobster Boat; the people are nicer; and the food has been way better.

That Neptune's Platter at The Old Salt = LEGIT.

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[garysanfran]

Have been trying to get to Pop's all summer and finally decided to make the 32 mile trip today.

I parked right in front. Close enough to read the sign...

"CLOSED FOR THE DAY DUE TO FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL"

Although, probably the best clams around. There are other perfectly acceptable alternatives.

It'll be a while before I may consider driving that distance again and find them closed due to ?.

Your kids became my problem. Not a good way to do business.

[rick35]

We had lunch at George's today. We just had sandwiches but the people next to us had seafood platters and they looked really good. We try to hit the all you can eat fish fry and the fish is always fresh. While waiting for our food we noticed that they're getting a little worn and need a good cleaning and some fresh paint.

[garysanfran]

Originally Posted by rick35

We had lunch at George's today. We just had sandwiches but the people next to us had seafood platters and they looked really good. We try to hit the all you can eat fish fry and the fish is always fresh. While waiting for our food we noticed that they're getting a little worn and need a good cleaning and some fresh paint.

Yup, that's George's. I've had their fried clams. I like George's. But not their clams.

I've had great clams at Weathervane, Lobster-in-the-Rough, at The Weirs; And you can go by boat. Haven't been lately since they were closed during COVID.

[Hillcountry]

The Big Catch on Newfound has killer seafood…they do close after Labor Day.

[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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[rick35]

Originally Posted by garysanfran

Yup, that's George's. I've had their fried clams. I like George's. But not their clams.

I've had great clams at Weathervane, Lobster-in-the-Rough, at The Weirs; And you can go by boat. Haven't been lately since they were closed during COVID.

We went to the weathervane at the weirs last week. I wanted a seafood platter but they wanted $8.50 for whole belly clams on top of the $39.95 for the platter with strips. I passed and had haddock. George's haddock is much better.

[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