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Joe Pop's Shore Bar & Restaurant

2.8 (113 reviews)
ModerateBars, New American
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Updated 2 months ago

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Live music
Divey
Good for groups
Happy hour specials

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Our server was lovely and let it be known this is no reflection of her (i didn't catch her name, but she had long blonde hair). We came in close to 7 and it was nearly empty. We put in an appetizer for chicken nachos, and put in our order for a house salad with no add ons and a chicken quesadilla with a side of fries immediately as we were in a bit of a rush. Our appetizer took 30 minutes, the chips were soggy and had a strange watery cheese sauce rather than a typical melted shredded cheese. the other toppings were good, fresh guac and grilled chicken. Our entrees took an hour and ten minutes, and would've taken longer if we didn't just leave cash on the table for the nachos (and tip, again not her fault) and left. This was my first time here and i'll never come back. There is absolutely no good reason a simple salad and quesadilla should take over a half hour imo.

White Owl Burger with sweet potato fries
Michelle T.

Joe Pops! So glad we went. Saturday, we were looking for a place that was open and remembered a post from Joe Pops about Friday date night specials. We figured if they were open Friday, they would be open on a Saturday, despite Apple Maps saying closed. We were greeted by Brennan who sat us and was also our server, he was awesome. We ordered the coconut shrimp appetizer to start, which was cooked perfectly and delicious. I had the White Owl Burger, sweet potato fries,and a Yuengling to wash it down. My husband had the Smash Burger with onion rings. Burgers were cooked perfectly, and very good. Thank you Joe Pops! This was our first time there and will not be our last.

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Undercova A.

The four Stars is for Lulu. She is so energetic, positive and an absolute sweetheart. The food is fine, maybe a little pricey for crab cakes, but the entire island is overpriced. There is always music and at 9:00 it turns into a club. People who are dining outdoors are invited inside and don't have to pay the cover charge. I would go back for sure.

The Band played the Greatest Songs!

Great Shore Bar! We had dinner on the patio which exceeded my expectations! The fish tacos and crab and avocado rolls were out of this world! The patio had a great vibe with live entertaimment which was the perfect way to end a day at the beach. We decided to go inside afterwards and check out the band. So glad we did! The band played everyones favorite hits and the crowd was jumping! We had a blast! Cant wait to go back next week when The Nerd are playing!

Shrimp skewer and mahi taco best happy hour !!!

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They steal your money! They overcharge our bill for drinks we didn't order and refused to take them off! Bunch of assholes. Booooo!!

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Stopped in for dinner. Kayla our sever was great and so was the hostess. Food was excellent. I am glad we stopped. Good Vibe

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We had a great time listening to live music on a Monday at 5:00, drinking Happy Hour drinks and playing cornhole.

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3 years ago

Good spot for drinks and to see a band. Don't eat here. The food is okay. But there are a lot better spots on the island.

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Do not go to Trivia night. The microphone is so bad you can't even understand the questions. Brutal. They should be embarrassed.

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New owners have made the place so enjoyable !! Bartenders are awesome, service is quick and food is awesome. Great job!

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Are kids allowed?

Joe Pops does not allow anyone under 21 after 8 pm on Monday or Tuesday nights, and after 9 pm Wednesday through Saturday.

Has anyone gone to the Monday night Dueling pianos at Joe Pops at 8:00?

Yes. Used to be a hoot. Now the drill sergeant owner has ruined it. Maybe shorty should watch from afar and let the pros do their job, cause she's clearly an amateur pretending to know what she's doing. Thank our lucky stars they are for sale

Will the bartenders be able to handle a crowd of more than 10 people One day?

No. Never. Underwhelming staff for sure. Semi friendly but as far as knowledge, very limited. Seems to be alot of "kids" running the show

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The music is always so great at the tiki bar and fun bands for the night club.

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