Food was okay, a little pricey for the quality. Band was very enjoyable. Liked that they allowed dancing!!

Lots of fried food ive had better really busy great water view. Maybe when not sp busy. Probably good lunch.

Bar has a great atmosphere. The restaurant has decent food at a respectable price. We have found the wait staff to not be personable or friendly. In "bird season " parking is a minor problem. Outside seating is atmospheric since Pops sits on the ICW. read more

Love this ocean view bar and grill - so many water front seats and great food and staff! read more

Pop's Sunset Grill - Seafood Near Me - Nokomis, Florida

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I've been coming here for over 11 years, a lot has changed. My husband grew up coming here. He's not interested in going back. Some good improvements some not so good. The service was just ok in November 2020. We went for dinner time, usually go for late lunch. We order the grouper Reuben sandwich and to our dismay it was fried, thin piece of fish. Not really sure it was a grouper fish. In the past it was fresher, grilled but not this time. Really disappointed. It seems to be geared more for a bar type scene since there are 3 now. Very touristy. read more

My wife and I had dinner here one evening while vacationing in the area this past week. Everything was excellent; the atmosphere, the service, the food & the drinks. The seafood was so fresh! My wife had fish 'n chips & I had blackened Mahi - yum! We had drinks at the bar while waiting for our table & my wife had a delicious 'citrus' drink with vodka. It was very good. You have to try Pop's when you're in the area, it's definitely worth it. And get one of those citrus drinks too! read more

It is always a great experience dining at Pop's!! Great food, great wait staff and the view is awesome.. every now and then if you're lucky you can catch a dolphin playing! read more

The food was ok, the wait and experience were terrible. We put our name on the "waitlist" at 5 and it showed a 45-55 minute wait. My wife checked in at the front at 5:30 and we were told it would be 30 minutes. We checked back at 6 and they told us it would be another 30 minutes At 6:25 they told us another 20 minutes. We finally sat down to eat a few minutes before 7. It was a Saturday night, so it's understandable to wait, but we felt like we were lied to several times and it just left a very bad taste in my mouth. As I said the food was ok, nothing that you can't get elsewhere (and prices were a bit more expensive than other similar restaurants.) read more

Food is great every time we go !! Great atmosphere with a laid back beachy feel. They have great drinks at their bar , also the gift shop has a lot to choose from . read more

Delicious! The shrimp Rangoon is beyond! Had blacked grouper with veggies and coconut rice...just amazing!

We head down to Venice twice a year, and Pop's Sunset grill is always a must meal. Everything on the menu is fresh and delicious. My son has Celiac disease (gluten allergy) and he loves their gluten free pizza. He claims it's the best GF pizza out there, and he should know. He's tried GF pizza at several restaurants around the SE. Also, the bartenders can make just about every drink you can imagine and sitting on the water watching the boats go by is just one of the best relaxing dining experiences out there. read more

Just a great local joint on the water. Drinks are good service good food good. Pricing Good

Atmosphere is fun Southwest Florida vibes and food is good just as well. Great place to see the sunset.

Service is always great along with the food. Gets crowded but use the app to get on the waitlist.

The place & definitely a true definition of a Florida restaurant. The food is good, music is awesome & atmosphere on the water is amazing. We continue to go over & over. read more

Long wait times but they do there best. Food is average and location in on a inner costal waterway but not much to see as it gets dark. Band loud but ok read more

First time and loved it! Good food, service and atmosphere! Really enjoyed the evening!

We stopped in here after spending the afternoon at Nokomis Beach. We were seated outside on the balcony overlooking the channel. Very relaxed atmosphere outside. There were people stopping by on their boats. We had originally intended on just having a drink since we are vegan and typically the offerings are limited to none. We were pleasantly surprised with their options. We tried the Portobella "veggie stack", under the burgers section, it was served with an edamame salad. It was excellent, the mushroom was meaty and tasted as if it had been marinating in a sauce. The salad was great, so happy it is NOT pre-made with cheese. They also have a veggie quesadilla and a greek salad that we will be checking out next time. Our waiter was very attentive and kept our water glasses filled the whole time, even after we had paid and were just finishing drinks and enjoying the view. Perfect afternoon! read more

Pop's Sunset Grill - Seafood Near Me - Nokomis, Florida

So wonderful! The place was crowded when we arrive but we put our name on the waitlist through yelp beforehand. Waited maybe 5-7 min before was were seated at a desirable table overlooking the water. Server was no nice and attentive. Food was fresh and tasty. We'll be back next time we're in the area. read more

My family dines at Pop's on a quarterly basis at minimum. I've been there twice in 2 weeks due to its location on the water. The food just hasn't been very good. Last week ordered Calamari appetizer dockside. They said they no longer offer dockside carryout. I ordered anyway. We waited at least 25 minutes, thinking they would text when it was ready, like they had done previously and like they do when you reserve a table. Finally went to hostess stand and they said our food was at the bar. The calamari was dark brown and overcooked and COLD, should have known. My son had stomach issues later in the night. Gave Pop's another try tonight via car and at 5:30 she said we had to wait 15 minutes for an outdoor table, although there were open tables visible outside. My guest wasn't happy after 15 minutes and told the hostess there were numerous seats available and then we were seated. The food was again overpriced, cold and coconut shrimp were tiny (appetizer portion was $14.50 for 6 tiny overfried shrimp- dark brown and chewy. Hawaiian burger was OK, but presentation was basically a burger that had a piece of canned pineapple on top, fries were cold (although we ordered extra crispy) and the rice & beans blah, mahi taco was just OK and chicken quesadilla was tasty, but looked like something I made in my kitchen with condiments in plastic serveware. The pina colada is delish- my favorite! Waitress was perfect, but ended the night with stomach issues. read more

My first visit here was great. The food was flavorful, service was great and atmosphere was excellent. Today's experience was quite the opposite, service was semi acceptable, we never received the appetizer we ordered and the food was halfway decent. We asked for some bread while waiting for our appetizers, that never arrived, and entrees. The waiter brought out what appeared to be burnt toast and stated it was mussel bread. The bread was as playin' ass day, with the exception of it being burnt. Then the waiter took the bread back and brought out just plain bread. In the meantime, our entrees made an appearance. I then asked for a side of Rice and Beans. The order came rather quick and when I to a spoonful in my mouth, the rice was crunchy. The rice had been scrapped from the bottom of the pot. Paying customers should not have to eat crunchy rice from the bottom of the pot. The crunchy rice can cause problems to your teeth. Since my first experience was good, I will give this place another try on a later date. The waiters altar to be a bit frazzled by the large number of customers. Maybe better planning of their staff would help alleviate some of the chaos. I would recommend trying out the restaurant but not on a busy day. read more

The atmosphere and being on the water with music is always incredible. We used to go for that alone. They updated the menu last year some time and now we go for great food also! The service is always decent - like anywhere if it's super crowded there's only so much running around they can do. read more

We have been coming here for six years and always get good food whether it's salads, fish dinners, ribs or burgers. Enjoy this place by waters edge! read more

Excellent food, beautiful atmosphere! We were very happy with the service, great live music being played in such a Florida Christmas atmosphere while we were here. Reservations are definitely needed because this place is jammin. read more

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Very good food service was great gift shop was nice too and being next to the water is always a plus too

I've been to Pops for brunch, lunch and dinner. They have a great menu and big selection. Good atmosphere and easy to bring kids along. We love pops. The Sunday brunch is amazing! Pretty views too! read more

I wanted to love this place but I had to put in three different orders because they kept telling me they were out of everything I wanted. It was quite annoying to be honest. Also, BEWARE! They feature many dishes on their Instagram that you can not order. As a social media content developer, I strongly suggest you all clarify it in your posts that those dishes are not OR may not be available to order. read more

We were visiting from Washington DC, and had just got to the area we were hungry ! . From the moment we got to the restaurant everyone was so friendly. Jaxon W was our waiter and he was so helpful with our food options, friendly and in general we were talking how much we loved his attitude! He truly made us feel very welcomed . He was attentive, polite and came to check to see if everything was good. Definitely 10/10 place ! Food was yummy ! Everything top 10! We were so hungry we didn't have time for picture read more

Oh my oh my -- Steve is most excellent bartender. He scooped us away and we're coming back for more!! Love a friendly sit down and enjoy!!! read more

Pop's Sunset Grill - Seafood Near Me - Nokomis, Florida

I really really like this place. Since we seem to keep picking this place time and time again and our friends like it too, that has to mean something good. Every meal I've had there was delicious. But above all, you took care of us when my father in law came down to Florida. He was in a wheelchair and you gave us special attention. I wish I know the exact staff members but I say you, pops. Thank you. read more

I have gone to Pops/Urbaneks for many years and live in Sarasota. The view is absolutely beautiful and can't be beat! There is only one Pops punch and it is delish! Bartenders are great! Having said that, on my visit yesterday the food was laughable. Two couples with two different meals; mussels and buffalo shrimp. The shrimp and mussels were ridiculously, embarrassingly small. I understand that the size of seafood in shipments might vary, but come on. Throw a few more on the plate and have the server tell you that. Good service goes a long way. Pops is now my place to have a drink only and enjoy the view. read more

We went to pops for lunch and sat outside looking at the water. The food was great and the boats driving by entertained the kids. It was a very nice experience. read more

Our meal was good. Service not so good. We sat at the bar in the old section and was waited on a women (blonde, tattoos) super grumpy. Unfortunately, we felt like we were a nuisance. My suggestion, stay away from the blonde with the tattoos. read more

Went to Pops while on vacation with my family. Food was excellent, atmosphere was great, and Rose took great care of us! Definitely looking forward to coming back! read more

Tons of single use plastics. Its 2019. Get with the program. They bring every beverage in a plastic cup with a straw. If it's windy at all, all of your wrappers etc will blow into the waterway. It's important for businesses to be conscious of the environment and of what consumers want. Maybe some people don't care about this, but I can say I'll definitely never come back. read more

Dining at Pop's is always a fun experience. Good food and great service are what brings me back for more.

Great place to listen to bands on the weekend. Very crowded. Food is good and the people watching is the best! Drive, walk or boat to this fun restaurant! read more

Wonderful place with great food, amazing entertainment and an atmosphere anyone will love

Great view, good food and quality service. Our group had a combination of breakfast items and lunch items. All were very good.

The setting was fantastic - just beautiful overlooking the intercostal. The pina colada was delicious... However, our meals (fish tacos with rice + beans on the side) was one of the worst meals I've ever ordered at a restaurant. The rice and beans had ZERO seasoning and were hard to even eat. The fish tacos were just as bland with what seemed to taste like frozen fish. What a huge disappointment. I will never order food here ever again. read more