We are a seasonal drive in restaurant with an emphasis on local fresh seafood. We are famous for our fried clams and hand cut onion rings. We have been family owned and operated for forty years. Some days there are three generations of our family working side by side.
Based on 447 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
55 Mt Major Hwy, Alton Bay, NH 03810
Phone: (603) 875-6363
Website: http://www.popsclamshell.com/index.php
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Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11:30 AM–7 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–8 PM |
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Reviews
justice
WOW! This is some of the best (if not THE best) fried seafood I have ever had. The quality of the seafood itself is fresh and full of flavor, and the battering is just lovely… Fried to a perfect color. Even the fries, which are on the darker side, were absolutely delicious; perfect crunchy shell around a soft interior.
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Julie Abati
Cute little cash only place. Very busy because the foods great! All of the staff was very friendly. We got clam strips, onion rings, fries and a burger. ALL delicious. Ate across the road at the water, but there were plenty of indoor and outdoor tables on location.
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T 65 S-S
Beautiful place, clean, very efficient. great day for it. Im outside on the upper deck having lunch. The weather was perfect. The people were relaxed and the atmosphere was awesome.
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Matt Brennan
My wife just HAS to be sure to get food here every year since we’ve been together since 2015. Unfortunately we were living in the Virgin Islands last year so she wasn’t able to but we are making up for it this year with our second trip for dinner/take-out tonight. Thanks for being awesome guys!
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David Clark
Lobstah’ Rolls do not disappoint!! Portion, quality, and presentation TOP 10 IN the world. One of the best road side concession shacks EVAH’. Seating with a view along with air conditioned seating as well, Brilliant!!!!
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Nick Riley
Me and my girlfriend left Sawyers Dairy Bar mid meal to come here. Real clams, mocha frappes and great service. Will be our new spot!
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Janice Narducci
Very nice count to help, very quick turnaround on the order and when speaking with the kids that were cooking they were very courteous and kind. Kind I need a little extra ice, they help me. I split the seafood platter. It was delicious. We had a seafood platter, iced tea, medium, and onion hearts and the bill came out to like 49.75. couldn’t finish it . Alton Bayview from the picnic table was stunning. However, I wish they had some free standing chairs as not only myself who used to came, but there’s two elderly women that were having a hard time singing the picture table. That’s the only issue I practically had. Also, the scallops are delicious as part of the fisherman’s platter but it was mostly like little fish ball. So when I thought I was eating a scallop, it was a piece of fish, not haddock or cod. The shrimps were jumbo and they were delicious and I cannot believe how many clams they actually put on the seafood platter. Kudos to the quality of the majority of the planet was awesome. Definitely would come again. Also, if you can put a few little umbrellas out on your picnic tables that’d be great. I ended up getting a sunburn and we sat there for half an hour. Again, the staff was top notch
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Vanessa Arruda
Delicious Now, I live in an area that has an abundance of clam shacks, and this one is equivalent, even better than some. Fairly priced with generous portions and perfect execution! Enjoy ❤️
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David Bellman
I have traveled up and down the east coast and have had my fair share of fried clams from many restaurants and clam shacks alone the way. When I was young, digging for clams was one the most enjoyable adventures I had growing up at Hampton Beach NH so take it from someone who knows his clams. Pops is without question the best fried clams I have every had the pleasure to consume.
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Ariana Andrewes
Huge portions of crispy, hot, fried seafood. The scallops were so juicy and sweet. Whole belly clams were big and tasty. Some of the best fried seafood I’ve had.
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