Popei's Clam Bar - Bethpage Stopped into Popei's for a little Sunday Funday and was actually surprised by how empty the restaurant was when we arrived. We had a 4 PM reservation and were greeted right away by a very nice hostess. One thing I immediately appreciated--the TVs! The NFL game I was watching only had a few minutes left, so I was able to catch the ending before getting down to business. Our server, Gaby, was great. Funny, outgoing, attentive, and had excellent communication with us throughout the meal. We shared a few laughs along the way, which always makes for a better dining experience. Now let's talk about the mozzarella sticks... Our son decided to give them another shot. The last time we were here, we thought they were just kind of average. Today was a completely different story. Perfectly fried, great flavor, and an AWESOME cheese pull. Huge improvement! My wife and I shared the onion rings, which had a nice thin batter, were perfectly fried, and were absolutely delicious. For entrées, we went with a burger, skirt steak, and snow crab legs. The burger was very good, the skirt steak was again very good, and the snow crab legs tasted fresh and were delicious. Even though it wasn't crowded when we arrived, the inside still had that lively, welcoming atmosphere that we've enjoyed on our visits here. Overall, another wonderful experience at Popei's Bethpage. Good food, great service, plenty of laughs, and definitely a place we'll continue coming back to. And Joe R. -- you're a man of your word! You said you'd step up those mozzarella sticks, and you absolutely did. Well done, Popei's. Another enjoyable Sunday Funday! read more

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This is one of my parents' (and my!) favorite restaurants. The staff is friendly and helpful, plenty of seats including regular dining and bar seats, and they may still have outdoor seating in the back as well (we didn't go back there). The a/c can get strong in summer if you're sitting right in front of one of the units so you may want to have a sweater handy. Today we had to start: Whole fried clams clams oreganata Steamers For mains Fried soft shell crab Pick 2 dinner special (flounder, stuffed shrimp). They also serve garlic bread for the table that is good on its own plus also dipped in the sauce from the baked clams. read more

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If you like bugs flying around u as you eat, unopened mussels that make you sick, and an awful parking lot THIS is the place for you! The parking lot is valet, which sounds nice... until you realize the reason it has to be valet is because the lot is nearly impossible to navigate, let alone park in. Just pulling into the lot was a struggle, due to it being located on a main/busy road. And if you want to sit outside, just know that the "outdoor seating" is essentially tables and chairs set up in the parking lot, with flies constantly flying around the area. Beautiful views of cars and the back of the kitchen! Perfect for the seafood ambience Interested to see on the top of the menu "News 12 picked for number 1 seafood on Long Island" because I would NOT recommend this seafood as a representation of Long Island seafood Overall, I would not recommend this restaurant. There are MANY other great seafood restaurants on Long Island that are much more worth your time and money. read more

We had a fantastic lunch at this restaurant today! The hospitality was top-notch from the moment we arrived. Our server, Gina V., was delightful, friendly, and attentive throughout our meal. The owner, Joe, also stopped by our table to make sure everything was perfect, which truly showed how much they care about their guests. The last time I dined here, I ordered the 4-pound stuffed lobster, and it was so memorable that I couldn't resist ordering it again. It was just as delicious as I remembered--loaded with shrimp and scallops, perfectly prepared, and full of flavor. I chose the New England clam chowder as my side, which was excellent as well. The portions were incredibly generous, and I ended up taking most of my meal home to enjoy later. My husband ordered the stuffed shrimp and flounder combination and loved it. He said the fish was very fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. Once again, we left thoroughly satisfied. read more

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The food was out of this world . We got the Alaskan king crab legs and the snow crab legs and they were as fresh as can be . The service was 10 out of 10. Our waitress was so sweet and accommodating can not complain . The ambiance was really cute . Love it . Music was a bit too loud for my liking but besides that I would definitely return . They also offer valet which is a huge plus . read more

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

Excellent seafood and a good sized dining crowd indicating good fresh seafood. The mussels in spicy marinara were tender and excellent ready for dipping in crusty garlic bread. The steamers were equally fresh and not tough in a nice butter sauce. The clam chowder (red) was excellent, but the seafood bisque was just average. The only dish that disappointing dish was linguine with white clam sauce which was overcooked and not al dente. Good service and efficient valet parking read more

Delicious food with huge portions. The staff is always pleasant and accommodating. Every dish is fresh and made to order. read more

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I've been coming here with my brother since we were kids and last night we went to celebrate my father's birthday my cousin ended up coming from Upstate everything was absolutely delicious. My Brother and I ordered the all you can eat snow crab legs that came with a side we got two salads, one with ranch one with French dressing my father ordered the ribeye steak with vegetables and corn and my cousin got the fried flounder and waffle fries for dessert our waitress came out with cheesecakes and a candle singing happy birthday along with another waiter the staff is always so wonderful and extremely friendly The owner Joe even came by to ask how the food was YUM!!!! Definitely will be coming back here again soon for another birthday celebration next month :) read more

Came to Popei's on a Saturday night while visiting friends in Long Island. Thank God we had a reservation because the place was packed out. After eating I can see why! First off there is valet parking so no need to panic when you pull up to the small parking lot. Second, make a reservation, especially if it's the weekend. Third, come hungry... there are so many delicious options and the seafood is extremely fresh. We were a party of 8 so we ordered a bunch of different options, even the kids enjoyed everything. Prices are average and this establishment is definitely family friendly. From what I could see, you can tell this restaurant has regulars so be prepared to fall in love and keep coming back for more! read more

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This is a must try place!! Food here was delicious especially the 2 lbs Steamed Lobster w Butter!! Their bread was crack!! New England Clam Chowder & calamari were both delicious & fries were crispy & yummy too!!! Soft Shell crab was good just too much breading!! Service was excellent!!! Ambiance was nice as well!! read more

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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

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Very nice family type restaurant. Our server was efficient and personable, we got drinks and garlic bread super fast. The menu is huge. We were a big party and our waitress got all the orders correctly. I had the shrimp and lobster in vodka sauce with cannellini. It was plentiful and delicious. I would have like more pasta and less sauce. That would be my only critique. I forgot to say the side salad with honey mustard dressing was delicious. Great food in a happy restaurant. I will certainly return. I also forgot to say they have valet parking, this didn't make me happy. read more

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

I had the seafood with spaghetti horrible, tasteless, and the service was terrible. they listed scungilli and none were found, they offered to bring a dish out and whaat came to the table was disgusting. chopped scungilli thin pieces, watered down tasteless. yuk read more

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

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I ate there once and it was great. I'd go there again. The seafood is awesome and the service is top notch! Highly recommended A+++

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

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We had a very pleasant and enjoyable evening at Popei's . The broiled combination platter was delicious, the stuffed flounder was filled with a breading and broccoli combo . A great idea instead of all breading . Thai calamari was perfection. The service was great, attentive and friendly. The storefront restaurant is not fancy, just the basics but the food is the star here . parking lot is crowded ; the valet was super nice , he wished us a good evening and even ran to open the door for us . From start to finish we felt appreciated as customers. read more

Love Popei's Bethpage. Food is great. Lively atmosphere. Great for families. They have non seafood entrees also. read more

Popei's Clam Bar - Stuffed artichoke and stuffed clams appetizers - Seafood Near Me - Bethpage, New York

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

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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

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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

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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

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Great place. Food is very good abd the service is perfect. The owner, Joe takes pride in his restaurant and came out to say hello. Soft Shell crabs were very good. Make reservations bc it gets crowded. Been there twice this month read more

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

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The parking is horrendous. You gotta get there really super early to find a spot that parking lot is too tiny and other businesses when their customers come in, they have to walk across the street to get their food. read more

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

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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

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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

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Popei's is such a great place to eat.Outstanding service and the food is out of this world.Fantastic menu and everything was perfect.It is like going to a party.Joe the owner is so friendly and makes you feel you are part of the family.I give this a five plus.I going back again today!!! read more

Had a great birthday dinner at Popeis tonight. Great food, large portions and the service is always good. Have been here many times and never disappointed. 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

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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

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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

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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

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The food is absolutely delicious, they have many different options and every one is better than the other. The waitstaff is very attentive and provided wonderful service. the vibes are great and I can't wait to visit again! read more

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

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 haven't been here in a while! The food is good, the service is great once you're seated someone is there to get your drink order! The place has a restaurant bar feeling not really a restaurant vibe. But it's still a nice place! read more

Amazing! Oysters, stuffed artichoke, clam bake, lobster, shrimp scampi, all excellent! Great service as well as good prices. Highly recommend read more