Good afternoon, Well, finally got back to a wonderful seafood restaurant. This past week was restaurant week and the place was jumping. As always, we are never disappointed with the service or the food. This restaurant has truly found the magic that makes this business hop. I suggest downloading his app and giving it a try. Better than any restaurant in Freeport. Always fresh products and new features. read more

See all

I haven't been to Popei's in many years and was happy to see that they're still around! On this occasion, we went for a friend's birthday lunch. They have a lunch and dinner menu, with lots of selections! We wanted to dine family-style, so 3 of us shared 3 items from their lunch & dinner menus, and 2 desserts: -- Complimentary Garlic Bread: Fantastic!! We asked for extra so we could have it with our mussels pot. -- Mussels Pot with white wine, garlic & oil (dinner menu/$23)...Incredible!! So flavorful! Especially with their garlic bread for dipping! This was our favorite dish, and the perfect portion for 3 ppl to share. Get this! -- Pompei Special: a variety of seafood over linguini w.butter garlic sauce (lunch special/ $24): this was good but slightly bland. It would have been better with the white wine garlic & oil sauce from the mussels pot. But the seafood was fresh and plentiful. -- Stuffed Flounder w.lump crab meat and veg (lunch special/$19): very good. This was a lunch portion, so not ideal for sharing but a great meal for one person. -- Spumoni Truffle Ice Cream ($11): this came cut in 4 pieces, and was easy to share. Delicious and very satisfying! -- Tiramisu ($12): this was good but ordinary. I would try something else next time. This was a great meal. We wanted to have soft shell crab but it was still a little early in the season, so we'll have to come back next month to have some! Customer service was welcoming and friendly. There's a small parking lot in front of the restaurant. It wasn't a problem during lunch but I can see it being more difficult during dinner and weekends. read more

See all

Warmly welcomed. Seated immediately Water and delicious garlic butter bread which was toasty and wonderful. Fish was cooked to temperature. Drinks were fresh and crisp and delightful. The place gets SUPER busy... so ensure to come early. The bar is a great place to have a cocktail and an appetizer while waiting for the table. Valet is accommodating for everyone especially those needing a little assistance. A must try... read more

Popei's Clam Bar - Fish delicious - Seafood Near Me - Bethpage, New York

See all

I could eat Popei's Pork Chop every single day. 3x a month is not enough! That's how Yum this is! read more

Popei's Clam Bar - Seafood Near Me - Bethpage, New York

Took the wife out for Mother's Day and we haven't been here in a bite and man did we have a great meal. First the location is small but it does pack a HUGE punch! We sat across from the bar at a high top, the bartender was our server and he was super friendly and knowledgeable. We started with some garlic bread for the table (complement of the house) and then some calamari (delicious) and mozzarella sticks (average). For entrees my wife had the snow crab dinner which she absolutely loved with a side of Cajun waffle fries. My son and I had the strip steaks. I had side of angel hair with garlic and oil and he had the straight fries. The steaks came with vegetables and corn on cob. Everything we had was delicious and the flavors were on point. So a side note, this location is in a strip of stores and parking is tight BUT they provide valet service which is a bonus in my book and the crew outside is great. If you're looking for tasty fresh seafood or a delicious hot steak this is your place! read more

See all

What can you say about a local place with amazing seafood and Joe behind the bar and kitchen. Shelby makes an amazing expresó martini and if you sit at the bar the ambience is "Cheers" like. You make friends with the regulars. The service is quick and attentive but the reason you come here is the food. The food is perfectly on spot. The Long Island bisque is an amazing blend of white and red clam chowder. The mussels in lobster sauce are orgasmic (lol) and the steaks and chops are perfectly cooked. I have been coming here for years and realized that I had yet to post this review for fear of losing my seat at the bar. read more

See all

Visited my favorite Clam bar and had the crab legs which were at a "Market Rate" of 60.dollars. i was not disappointed! Everything was delicious right down to the Baked Potato and Broccoli with a few steamed Carrots. My friend had the swordfish which she said was really good. We also enjoyed our server. I think her name was maybe Kayla? I know she was a kindergarten teacher. The atmosphere was so lively and warm. We even had a great time with table buddies! Took dessert to go. Chocolate cake, (not so good), and Red Velvet! Hey Joe, can a sis get a little key lime pie? This is where you want to go when you want to eat ....and feel the Love! read more

Popei's Clam Bar - Seafood Near Me - Bethpage, New York

See all

Love Popei's ... everything is delicious but my favorite are the mussels and the Thai calamari. Aside from the great food, the staff are very pleasant and accommodating. We have gone to the restaurant and also catered and it never disappoints. Highly recommend read more

Popei's (pronounced like the Sailor Man) is in a strip mall. It has gotten so popular over the years that they now have valet parking. We just always park across Wantagh Avenue. It's easier. The ambiance is nothing to speak of with 2 rooms, the bar area, and the main dining room. Unfortunately, as soon as you walk in, there's a horrible smell that lingers that has been there for all the years we've gone. Is it mold? Is it the bathroom all the way in the back? Is it dirty rags they use to clean this place? We don't know. Luckily the service and food make up for it. As soon as we sat down, our waitress came with the most delectable garlic bread and asked us if we wanted drinks. She came back in what seemed like moments. We ordered appetizers: I had the biggest, chewiest, cherrystone clams on the half shell with lemon and a nice horseradishy cocktail sauce. I've been into oysters lately, so when I ordered these clams, I forgot how delectable they were. Fresh and briny perfection. Hubby got the Long Island Chowder which is a mix of both Manhattan and New England Chowder. Again, perfection. For the main meal, hubby got an everything seafood pasta and I got a seafood pasta covered in Ricotta and Mozzarella with broccoli (must have those greens!) mixed in. We each took home more than half. We'll each add more pasta to our dishes as there was so much seafood in our dishes. Leftovers for days! Our waitress even remembered to ask about the email giving me $15 off my meal as a birthday gift. Great freebie! I would say go. Definitely. Just be warned about those couple of things and you'll have the best time. read more

See all

I've been coming to Popei's since I was a kid. It's always been good, but I think I'm bold enough to say that it's somehow gotten even better over time (or maybe I'm just old enough to appreciate it for what it is). There are few places you can go and eat this well at any price point, but the constantly evolving specials and weeknight all you can eat deals really allow you to get a true bang for your buck. Service is swift and friendly, ambiance is a very casual come as you are type of vibe. The garlic bread they have here is the best you'll ever have and should not be missed. This time around I tried the new "pick two" combo - I went with crab legs and a lobster, plus it came with a salad. My family also got the expectant lobster, a whole lobster stuffed with crabmeat and shrimp, which is outstanding. The steamers here are always fresh, sweet and delicious, and the jumbo shrimp cocktail truly lives up to its name. If you haven't been here yet, what are you waiting for? read more

Popei's Clam Bar - Pick 2 Lobster & Crab Legs - Seafood Near Me - Bethpage, New York

See all

We had a family dinner here one Saturday evening. Because they were busy, we sat in the tent out back which was quieter and still warm. The server was great -- very friendly and checked on menu items to verify gluten wasn't in them. I only got a few photos of what we all ordered, but the food by in large seemed fresh and in large quantity. For dessert, we told them about a birthday and everyone sang! It felt like a being in a comfy seafood home dinner. read more

See all

Update. Same as last time, more crowded, different dishes, food was excellent (see photos below), very friendly staff (our waitress gave me a big hug before we left, even after I told her approaching open arms that I was already spoken for, which she dismissed as "cute," and smiling owner/chef shook my hand with a strong grip). It's a keeper. read more

See all

I recommend this place!! We ordered the blackened sword fish with vegetables and  accompanied by a baked potato. If you never tried sword fish it is like eating a piece of steak! It isn't flaky, but firm enough that you have to cut with a knife. Delicious! Our favorite fish to eat. Never a fishy taste!! The second dish we got was lobster tails with vegetables accompanied by a baked potato. This was good but on the saltier side! I would definitely try this place. Ambiance and decor very lovely. Good service as well! read more

Popei's Clam Bar - Lobster Popei's Two Pound Lobster - Seafood Near Me - Bethpage, New York

See all

Hands-down their service is top tier. Every staff member in the room are friendly and pays attention to you. Warm smiles and welcomes are bouncing all over. Almost everything we had so just plain and simply good. One can debate over salt level, but that's personal preference. Really enjoyed their sweetened iced tea that was not so sweet! Will return soon! read more

See all

Crab legs, Thai Chili Calamari, and Mussels in a Spicy Marinara paired with Chardonnay and an awesome bar vibe. Every dish was on point. Highly recommend. We are going back this week! Jenny the bartender and Joe the owner are amazing! read more

Popei's Clam Bar - Crab legs, Thai Chili calamari and mussels marinara. - Seafood Near Me - Bethpage, New York

I don't eat seafood yet this may be one of my favorite restaurants on Long Island. Had the chicken parm with a side of pasta with garlic/oil and wow was that tasty. Huge portion full of flavor, perfectly cooked and tender. Absolutely delicious and better than many LI Italian restaurants (which is saying something). And they bring both free garlic bread (and oh wow was it good, how can something so simple be that good, but damn) and a crunchy bread with butter, also delish. Besides the food, the service was impeccable. Our waitress was super friendly and proactive. And the manager/owner keeps making his way around the dining room. Five stars all around. The parking lot is valet only and can be tight but easy street parking across the street if you don't want to valet and that wouldn't keep me away from this wonderful restaurant. read more

After a glorious beach day, we headed to Popeis Clam Bar in Bethpage to celebrate the birthdays of my girlfriend's two daughters--and what a perfect ending it turned out to be! From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel welcome with their warm, friendly service. The seafood was outstanding--lobster, clams, and big steaming pots packed with flavor. Truly delicious and generous portions. The highlight? I asked for a slice of tiramisu with two candles, and not only did the staff pull it off, but everyone--staff and guests--joined in singing happy birthday. Such a fun, thoughtful touch that made the night unforgettable. Great food, amazing service, and an atmosphere that makes you feel part of the family. Couldn't have asked for a better way to wrap up the day! read more

See all

Came here for restaurant week and glad we did. Parking is pretty tight, but they do have complimentary valet. The location is tiny, but is always packed! There are so many daily specials, that every day seems like restaurant week, but my party and I opted to do the restaurant week special because it included the appetizer, entrée, and dessert. We each got a cocktail to start, for the life of me i can't remember their names- I should've wrote the names down, but they were all delicious and everyone enjoyed them. For appetizers, I got the baked clams, which were amazing, my friend got the Thai chili calamari which was also great and then we also got a wedge salad, which was good and the shrimp on top was a nice touch. For entrées, two of us got half a lobster, skirts steak, and vegetables and my friend got the stuffed flounder. All the entrées were plentiful and great and I think it was only $34.99 or something crazy good for three courses. All of the entrées come with a side of pasta as well that are like an entire entrée on their own regarding portion sizes. They give you many options for what type of pasta and also the sauces to have on top. For dessert, we were all stuffed so we took home different desserts. I brought home the chocolate cake which I really enjoyed. We all had a great time and are looking forward to going back. read more

See all

Always great service. Janice is the best waitress around. She never writes things down but always gets it right. So many seafood choices and every dish is delicious. All You can eat crab legs is my favorite. read more

Catered Popei's for the first time over the summer. The food and delivery service were top notch, large portions with all the fixings. All my guest kept asking where the food was from. We had a mix of seafood & pasta, everything was good. Extra points for oyster delivery! Dined in for the 1st time on Sunday night, casual atmosphere, wasn't too busy, quick, friendly service. The staff is so attentive and friendly. Portions are huge so come here hungry or with a group! Party of 2 we took more than 1/2 of our food home. Stuffed mushrooms & Caesar salad are a great starters. I had the shrimp linguine with spicy marinara, delicious, the sauce could have been a little spicer. Full bar, free refills on soft drinks, & I saw a sign for valet parking in front. read more

See all

Just got home from a wonderful dinner at Popei's. Tuesday in the Tent. Live music, $5 Margaritas, $1 raw clams. Fantastic service and the food was delicious. I had a Margarita, 1/2 doz clams and Chicken Francese with a salad. Brought home a lot of leftovers. Husband had the special of Skirt Steak & stuffed Shrimp, cooked to perfection, he loved it. Also, Popei's makes the best garlic bread. WE will be returning. Haven't had such a fun time in awhile. read more

See all

The food was fantastic! It's a little pricey but you definitely get what you pay for. I had the little neck clams on the half shell and the lobster ravioli with shrimp. Delicious! The service was also perfect. read more

Thank you Joe for responding. I spoke to my friend and she confirmed that you gave her dinner. I do remember you that night and you did keep checking on us to make sure our food was delicious and that we had a good experience. read more

See all

UPDATE: Popei's never disappoints. The TERRIFIC staff, comfortable ambiance & GREAT food make this my "go to" restaurant. I always look forward to seeing Joe, the owner, and the wonderful people that work there. This place is the gold standard for customer service. Janice, Darleen, Javier and others will make sure that you leave happy & well fed! My new favorites: Lobster roll (PACTED with meat), fried shrimp, sautéed veggies and, of course, the complimentary garlic bread. read more

Popei's Clam Bar - Fried Shrimp Platter - Seafood Near Me - Bethpage, New York

I ordered the mussels with marina sauce mild to-go from here for the first time, and the portion was way bigger than I expected. My friends and I really enjoyed them. I will definitely be coming back again. read more

Popei's Clam Bar - Seafood Near Me - Bethpage, New York

Delicious. Tried the drunken pork chop and it comes with a side of pasta ala vodka. Delicious. The portion was huge and it was so fresh and cooked perfectly. The bartender was attentive and the service was great. Looking forward to returning to try something else on the menu. read more

Amazing food. Amazing atmosphere. Amazing staff. We always order the shellfish frenzy in the red sauce. It's freaking amazing. Next trip we're switching it up and trying the Cajun Boil...Go on an empty stomach cause the portions are generous! read more

Wanted oysters and good seafood so we came here. Service was excellent, food and drinks perfect! Make a reservation. We eat in the bar area on a high table. It was fine. Oysters were fresh and yummy! Loved all my food and have leftovers. Portions are large! Parking is valet or self park in the back that only has 4 spaces. We parked across the street on a residential block. We will be back!! read more

See all

One of my favorite places on Long Island. Has a small parking lot but well worth parking far and walking the rest.. Great, friendly service and a very cheerful atmosphere. My order was prepared and served very quickly. Food is delicious and well-balanced. It's hard to find better fish dishes than Popei's in the area. I recommend the flounder fish and chips with seasoned waffle fries. read more

The owner, chef is at the restaurant. He's very friendly and concerned that you are pleased with the food, which is so delicious.

Never had a bad meal. From seafood to pasta to the garlic bread everything is always great. The severs are friendly and love that management/owner check on the tables. read more

Wow . Incredible food . Went there on a whim 2 weeks ago . It' was the best meal I've had in a long time . Went there 4 more times since then . Every time the food was so so good read more

First time at Popei's, we went for lunch. Service was very good, the ambiance is very casual, menu has an extensive selection. The garlic bread was a nice change from regular Italian bread. The seafood bisque was flavorful, the steamers were a little bland, the lobster tail was cooked perfectly. It comes with a stuffed clam which was flavorful. They give free refills for soft drinks. read more

See all

Having read a number of positive reviews I thought it would be a good idea to check this place out for myself. Great decision. Hostess was very welcoming and that same upbeat vibe continued with all staff that with whom we interacted. Server was excellent and explained each special. I'm a big fan of ordering from a daily specials menu. You can always get the regular menu items anytime. Skirt steak and lobster was a nice choice. The fried shrimp platter from the regular menu was fresh and crispy. Nice size fresh salad was my side dish choice along with accompanying vegetables. Popei's in Bethpage has a reputation for serving fresh fish and they did for sure. Started with oyster and really crispy, non greasy, calamari. Full bar. Valet parking. There's a reason they are always busy. Make a res to be safe. read more

Popei's Clam Bar - Fried Shrimp platter - Seafood Near Me - Bethpage, New York

Outstanding service spectacular food. Unbelievable choices made to order. Gluten-free friendly, highly highly recommend this location cannot go wrong with any dish, seafood, Italian or even steak. They are the best. read more

Popei's Clam Bar - Seafood Near Me - Bethpage, New York

Amazing food. Great service. Piss clams (steamers) are the best. Fresh, delicious seafood. Parking can be a little challenging when it's busy. Fun place. read more

This is a fun, busy place. Parking is valet due to the small size, but they are pretty quick. Food is fresh with good size servings that I usually take home part of. Seafood is fresh and cooked simply, as it should be. Calamari isn't rubbery (something that makes me crazy). Waitstaff is helpful and friendly. Restaurant is crowded but it works. Have returned many times. read more

Excellent seafood place!!!! Surprised that I had not seen or heard of this place before. I will certainly be going again. read more

Wow...let's start there. I went in on a Tuesday evening during Restaurant Week and this little place was PACKED. They offer complementary valet service which is nice because parking is nearly impossible otherwise. It seemed like a lot of the other patrons didn't even realize it was Restaurant Week, they were just regulars. I noticed they offered EXCELLENT daily specials including AYCE Crab Legs (at $75/pp right now). My friend and I went with the Restaurant Week specials. I started with the wedge salad which came with shrimp. A little heavy handed with the dressing for me, but otherwise amazing. The main, and star of the show, was the lobster ravioli served with shrimp in ala vodka sauce - Mama Mia Ugh, what a shame this isn't a regular menu item because it was amazing! The staff was very attentive, we both had the same drink (I forgot the name but it was tropical) and it was great, and we were seated right away with reservations. I would recommend this place, and HIGHLY recommended making a reservation. The parking lot is tight so be prepared/careful. read more

Popei's Clam Bar - Lobster Ravioli (with Shrimp in Ala Vodka Sauce) *Part of Long Island Restaurant Week Specials* - Seafood Near Me - Bethpage, New York

My family and I have been coming to Popei's for years. We love grabbing their steamer bowl to share with the family and the complimentary garlic bread is one of the best we've had. Their lobster bisque has been a favorite of ours since we first started coming years ago. Everyday they have a different special happening like all you can eat shrimp. It's a super cozy restaurant with staff that's like family and great for families. read more

See all