Pop's Clam shell new summer hours.

pops · 07-28-2011, 05:40 AM

Hello.

We will be closed on Tuesdays for the month of August.

Thank you.
Pop's

topwater · 07-28-2011, 08:15 AM

Pops
I have to say thanks to you and your staff. Last evening the wife and I drove down just to give you a try. Starting with the man who took the order to the people who put out the food very,very courteous.
Now, to the food....We bought a clam plate and a large order of onion rings( Which unless your a family of 12, I would not order ). The rings were delicious and plentiful, I,my wife, and everyone else sitting up top, laughed and talk about the size, Never in my life have I ever seen such a delicious pile of onion rings anywhere.

We had the clams seperate from the french fries and they were both as delicious and HUGE as the rings were. After we boxed up the last 4 lbs of onion rings and fries, we were heading out, and the gentleman was heading op the stairs with this delicious looking THING. I had to ask, he said it was a RODEO BURGER, just might have to try that next time.

Jonas Pilot · 07-28-2011, 08:32 AM

I heat the leftover rings or fries in the oven and swear they taste even better the next day. I'll cook a hotdog or burger and have them as an awesome side. Then I go veggie for a couple of days.

pops · 07-28-2011, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by topwater

Pops
I have to say thanks to you and your staff. Last evening the wife and I drove down just to give you a try. Starting with the man who took the order to the people who put out the food very,very courteous.
Now, to the food....We bought a clam plate and a large order of onion rings( Which unless your a family of 12, I would not order ). The rings were delicious and plentiful, I,my wife, and everyone else sitting up top, laughed and talk about the size, Never in my life have I ever seen such a delicious pile of onion rings anywhere.

We had the clams seperate from the french fries and they were both as delicious and HUGE as the rings were. After we boxed up the last 4 lbs of onion rings and fries, we were heading out, and the gentleman was heading op the stairs with this delicious looking THING. I had to ask, he said it was a RODEO BURGER, just might have to try that next time.

Thank You and I'm glad you enjoyed everything. The "man" That took your order was me. It was one of the few times I was able to sit in the order window. ThankYou for the compliments on our staff. We have been blessed with a great group of "kids". Some are my kids,my niece and three are from another family. I can't say enough good things about them. I couldn't do it without them. I will pass the compliment along to them.

Thanks again.
Pop's

upthesaukee · 07-28-2011, 09:44 PM

Hope to see you Saturday night. Over to the dock with our new boat, then over to Pops for clams and rings. Then the concert at the bay. MMMMMMMMMMMMMmmmmmmmmm good.

Thanks for the good food, and the chance for kids to find a place to work, and learn good work ethic, which is what you have done. Kudos to you.

Rattlesnake Guy · 07-28-2011, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonas Pilot

I heat the leftover rings or fries in the oven and swear they taste even better the next day. I'll cook a hot dog or burger and have them as an awesome side. Then I go veggie for a couple of days.

Jonas Pilot,
I am almost embarrassed to admit that for the first couple years going to Pops I was hooked on their hot dogs. Grilled roll and cooked to perfection. Couple of dogs with half of RG's onion rings was quite enjoyable. Now I am hooked on the clam strips and onion rings. Add a cold bottle of Pops root beer and the taste buds are very happy.

Flylady · 07-29-2011, 08:59 AM

Topwater,
Nice to meet you at Pops on Wednesday. We (sister and I)were enjoying our seasonal visit for our clam and onion ring fix! We commented on being able to figure out first time customers verses repeat clients by what they order! Great food and great experience.

codeman671 · 07-29-2011, 10:57 AM

I was there last Saturday night. The wait for ordering was about 15 minutes. I have never seen a line like that!

The fried clam and scallop plates are a bit pricey this year compared to other places we have been but the clam portion was definitely large. I paid $78 for 2 plates and 3 kids meals. Almost seemed like I got overcharged, didnt think about it until after I left.

Love those giant scallops!

KayakinKid · 07-29-2011, 12:14 PM

With an afternoon of kayaking around Merrymeeting Marsh and Coffin Brook behind us, my Better Half and I headed to Pop's for dinner yesterday evening. After ishoot308's picture of Pop's seafood platter in another thread, I couldn't pass up the opportunity. Mind you, I'm not the biggest seafood fan in the world, but the picture took me back to when I was really young, and Dad would take us to The Clam Bar, which was on Rt. 3 in Boscawen many years ago.

The food was excellent. The fried clams were delicious, and the haddock was light and flaky (well, my BH said it was haddock). As others have noted, the battering is not greasy after cooking, which makes it even better. The french fries were good, but I guess for some reason I was expecting something more. The orange freezes were DELICIOUS!

It's a good thing I don't live near there, or I'd be a daily customer for those alone! We'll have to try the lemon slushie next time.

Eating Pop's food while sitting on the bench across the street and watching the boats go in and out, and people swimming nearby made for a very pleasant experience. My Better Half said that she enjoyed the day that I had planned, and that's all that matters, right?

And I'm not ashamed to admit that the reason I chose to kayak where we did was just so that we could try out Pop's.

We will definitely be back!

Skip · 07-29-2011, 03:03 PM

Yikes...it's always Tuedays that I go by Pop's on my way to or from Tilton for NHSA stuff.

Guess I'll just have to make a special trip for those clams & rings....although you have whetted my appetitie for some 'dogs with your delicous description RG!

topwater · 07-29-2011, 04:11 PM

Flylady, It was a pleasure meeting you as well. We're still laughing about the size of the onion rings. They were delicious the next night too.

upthesaukee · 07-31-2011, 06:00 AM

Took our boat out in the wind yesterday afternoon. Pleased with its handling in the chop in Alton Bay. Ended up anchoring just inside Sandy Point for an hour or so, then on to the docks to tie up for supper and the concert.

Of course, it was over to Pops and we got the Clam Plate and a small order of rings. Delicious as always. $31. Just barely able to eat it all, just wife and I.

Codeman...I saw the scallop plate, and it seems as huge as the clams. Those two items alone are $50, and adding in the 3 kids meals (not sure what they had) and drinks if you ate there, I don't think $78 is out of line. Getting clams at other places may be near the $20 mark, but the portion size usually isn't as big. Anyway, hope you enjoyed it and will come back.

Thanks Pops. Saturday night is becoming an institution.

fpartri497 · 07-31-2011, 06:32 AM

had the scollop plate last week. It was awesume as usual. I think It was $ 24.95. well worth the money fed the two of us and we where both full. Best seafood around the lake.

MikeM · 07-31-2011, 07:45 AM

I moved from the lake 7 years ago now but I miss pops. I used to love the baby shrimp plate and a side of rings sitting up top watching the action at the docks.
nothing it here.

RLW · 07-31-2011, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeM

I moved from the lake 7 years ago now but I miss pops. I used to love the baby shrimp plate and a side of rings sitting up top watching the action at the docks.
nothing it here.

Hi Mike, great to see ya on the web.

Seeker · 09-03-2011, 07:44 AM

Well we went for our annual pilgrimage to Pops on Thursday only to find them closed after our 50+mile trek. I should learn to call first. This would probably have been my last time there due to health issues.

The day wasn't a loss because we ate at Lyon's Den and the food was super as has been reported.

Rattlesnake Guy · 09-03-2011, 09:00 PM

We were entertaining our Son's Girlfriend's parents for the weekend and they insisted on treating us to a diner out to say thanks. We went to Pop's by boat on Friday night and lets just say the amount and quality of food was great to us and great to them. It was a super experience for all.

Although we were successful at convincing them to only do side orders, they were shocked by the amount of food on a small side order. They insisted on a large side of onion rings for the 7 of us to split. 1/3 of the onion rings came home with us.

Jonas Pilot · 09-10-2011, 11:04 AM

Anybody know when Pop's closes for the season?

bclaker · 09-10-2011, 11:54 PM

Pop's was closed today. Don't know if it was closed for the season.

pops · 09-11-2011, 04:03 PM

We always close on Labor Day. Sorry we missed you. We will open for the 2012 season on the first Saturday in May.
I would like to thank all of our customers for a great season. We look forward to seeing you in May. Right now it's time to take a break and then my winter job until May.

Thank You
Pop's

robmac · 09-17-2011, 12:19 PM

Thanks Pops,another season of getting great food at your place. Always great food and huge portions at a fair price. Rob

barefootbay · 09-17-2011, 07:40 PM

I'll second that !

07-28-2011, 05:40 AM	#1
pops Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 82 Thanks: 24 Thanked 281 Times in 59 Posts	Pop's Clam shell new summer hours. Hello. We will be closed on Tuesdays for the month of August. Thank you. Pop's

07-28-2011, 08:32 AM	#3
Jonas Pilot Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wolfeboro, New Hampshire is my home, 24-7-365 Posts: 1,686 Thanks: 1,047 Thanked 336 Times in 189 Posts	I heat the leftover rings or fries in the oven and swear they taste even better the next day. I'll cook a hotdog or burger and have them as an awesome side. Then I go veggie for a couple of days. Last edited by Jonas Pilot; 07-28-2011 at 08:55 PM.

07-28-2011, 09:44 PM	#5
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,547 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,398 Thanked 1,918 Times in 1,061 Posts	Keep it up, Pops Hope to see you Saturday night. Over to the dock with our new boat, then over to Pops for clams and rings. Then the concert at the bay. MMMMMMMMMMMMMmmmmmmmmm good. Thanks for the good food, and the chance for kids to find a place to work, and learn good work ethic, which is what you have done. Kudos to you. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

07-29-2011, 08:59 AM	#7
Flylady Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: So. California & Lakes Region Posts: 256 Thanks: 225 Thanked 106 Times in 61 Posts	The POP's experience Topwater, Nice to meet you at Pops on Wednesday. We (sister and I)were enjoying our seasonal visit for our clam and onion ring fix! We commented on being able to figure out first time customers verses repeat clients by what they order! Great food and great experience.

07-29-2011, 03:03 PM	#10
Skip Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Dover, NH Posts: 1,615 Thanks: 256 Thanked 514 Times in 182 Posts	Clams or dogs to go with those rings???? Yikes...it's always Tuedays that I go by Pop's on my way to or from Tilton for NHSA stuff. Guess I'll just have to make a special trip for those clams & rings....although you have whetted my appetitie for some 'dogs with your delicous description RG!

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07-28-2011, 08:15 AM	#2
topwater Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 302 Thanks: 85 Thanked 116 Times in 48 Posts	Pops I have to say thanks to you and your staff. Last evening the wife and I drove down just to give you a try. Starting with the man who took the order to the people who put out the food very,very courteous. Now, to the food....We bought a clam plate and a large order of onion rings( Which unless your a family of 12, I would not order ). The rings were delicious and plentiful, I,my wife, and everyone else sitting up top, laughed and talk about the size, Never in my life have I ever seen such a delicious pile of onion rings anywhere. We had the clams seperate from the french fries and they were both as delicious and HUGE as the rings were. After we boxed up the last 4 lbs of onion rings and fries, we were heading out, and the gentleman was heading op the stairs with this delicious looking THING. I had to ask, he said it was a RODEO BURGER, just might have to try that next time.

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07-29-2011, 10:57 AM	#8
codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,360 Thanks: 210 Thanked 764 Times in 448 Posts	I was there last Saturday night. The wait for ordering was about 15 minutes. I have never seen a line like that! The fried clam and scallop plates are a bit pricey this year compared to other places we have been but the clam portion was definitely large. I paid $78 for 2 plates and 3 kids meals. Almost seemed like I got overcharged, didnt think about it until after I left. Love those giant scallops!

07-29-2011, 12:14 PM	#9
KayakinKid Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 26 Thanks: 1 Thanked 23 Times in 6 Posts	With an afternoon of kayaking around Merrymeeting Marsh and Coffin Brook behind us, my Better Half and I headed to Pop's for dinner yesterday evening. After ishoot308's picture of Pop's seafood platter in another thread, I couldn't pass up the opportunity. Mind you, I'm not the biggest seafood fan in the world, but the picture took me back to when I was really young, and Dad would take us to The Clam Bar, which was on Rt. 3 in Boscawen many years ago. The food was excellent. The fried clams were delicious, and the haddock was light and flaky (well, my BH said it was haddock). As others have noted, the battering is not greasy after cooking, which makes it even better. The french fries were good, but I guess for some reason I was expecting something more. The orange freezes were DELICIOUS! It's a good thing I don't live near there, or I'd be a daily customer for those alone! We'll have to try the lemon slushie next time. Eating Pop's food while sitting on the bench across the street and watching the boats go in and out, and people swimming nearby made for a very pleasant experience. My Better Half said that she enjoyed the day that I had planned, and that's all that matters, right? And I'm not ashamed to admit that the reason I chose to kayak where we did was just so that we could try out Pop's. We will definitely be back!

07-29-2011, 04:11 PM	#11
topwater Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 302 Thanks: 85 Thanked 116 Times in 48 Posts	Flylady, It was a pleasure meeting you as well. We're still laughing about the size of the onion rings. They were delicious the next night too.

07-31-2011, 06:00 AM	#12
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,547 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,398 Thanked 1,918 Times in 1,061 Posts	It's becoming a routine Took our boat out in the wind yesterday afternoon. Pleased with its handling in the chop in Alton Bay. Ended up anchoring just inside Sandy Point for an hour or so, then on to the docks to tie up for supper and the concert. Of course, it was over to Pops and we got the Clam Plate and a small order of rings. Delicious as always. $31. Just barely able to eat it all, just wife and I. Codeman...I saw the scallop plate, and it seems as huge as the clams. Those two items alone are $50, and adding in the 3 kids meals (not sure what they had) and drinks if you ate there, I don't think $78 is out of line. Getting clams at other places may be near the $20 mark, but the portion size usually isn't as big. Anyway, hope you enjoyed it and will come back. Thanks Pops. Saturday night is becoming an institution. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

07-31-2011, 06:32 AM	#13
fpartri497 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Concord NH Posts: 681 Thanks: 97 Thanked 48 Times in 39 Posts	POP`s had the scollop plate last week. It was awesume as usual. I think It was $ 24.95. well worth the money fed the two of us and we where both full. Best seafood around the lake. __________________ dont worry be happy

07-31-2011, 07:45 AM	#14
MikeM Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SWFl Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I moved from the lake 7 years ago now but I miss pops. I used to love the baby shrimp plate and a side of rings sitting up top watching the action at the docks. nothing it here.

09-03-2011, 07:44 AM	#16
Seeker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Effingham Posts: 408 Thanks: 37 Thanked 19 Times in 15 Posts	Well we went for our annual pilgrimage to Pops on Thursday only to find them closed after our 50+mile trek. I should learn to call first. This would probably have been my last time there due to health issues. The day wasn't a loss because we ate at Lyon's Den and the food was super as has been reported.

09-03-2011, 09:00 PM	#17
Rattlesnake Guy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,254 Thanks: 423 Thanked 366 Times in 175 Posts	We were entertaining our Son's Girlfriend's parents for the weekend and they insisted on treating us to a diner out to say thanks. We went to Pop's by boat on Friday night and lets just say the amount and quality of food was great to us and great to them. It was a super experience for all. Although we were successful at convincing them to only do side orders, they were shocked by the amount of food on a small side order. They insisted on a large side of onion rings for the 7 of us to split. 1/3 of the onion rings came home with us.

09-10-2011, 11:04 AM	#18
Jonas Pilot Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wolfeboro, New Hampshire is my home, 24-7-365 Posts: 1,686 Thanks: 1,047 Thanked 336 Times in 189 Posts	Anybody know when Pop's closes for the season?

09-10-2011, 11:54 PM	#19
bclaker Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Laconia Posts: 479 Thanks: 545 Thanked 147 Times in 66 Posts	Pop's was closed today. Don't know if it was closed for the season.

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09-11-2011, 04:03 PM	#20
pops Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 82 Thanks: 24 Thanked 281 Times in 59 Posts	Closed for the season. We always close on Labor Day. Sorry we missed you. We will open for the 2012 season on the first Saturday in May. I would like to thank all of our customers for a great season. We look forward to seeing you in May. Right now it's time to take a break and then my winter job until May. Thank You Pop's

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09-17-2011, 12:19 PM	#21
robmac Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashua,Meredith Posts: 951 Thanks: 213 Thanked 106 Times in 81 Posts	Thanks Pops,another season of getting great food at your place. Always great food and huge portions at a fair price. Rob

09-17-2011, 07:40 PM	#22
barefootbay Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 365 Thanks: 65 Thanked 88 Times in 63 Posts	I'll second that !