This is a great waterside restaurant off the beaten path a bit, which is nice that it's hidden because it doesn't seem to get the crowds that Fins gets. We were seated outside right away and had a great view of the boats sailing by and docking next to us. The prices were reasonable, the service was friendly, and the food was delicious! read more

Overrated! I've been here twice and have been disappointed both times. The fish sandwich was bland. The grouper salad was boring and tasteless, they didn't even cut the lettuce. The muscles were okay but nothing to write home about. The atmosphere isn't even that great and there is no view of the sunset! Go somewhere else; this place is totally overrated! read more

After a day on the beach Pops is where we want to be. Cool drinks and great food. Something for everyone. Love the clam chowder. Super fresh seafood. Great prices and love sitting outside in a totally casual atmosphere. Our beach getaway. read more

One star for location. This used to be a pretty good little place that I used to go quite often. Since all the renovations (which were badly needed) have been done, prices have gone up and portions have shrunk. Food is mediocre as well as the service at the bar (at least during the day). Don't think I can recommend it anymore. read more

One star because Pop's provides sustenance and another star for the ambiance. Those are the only reasons one would want to come. The seafood gumbo is runny (apparently starting with water and not a roux) and contains "krab". The fish and chips contain barely any fish and the fish that was there seems to have high concentrations of cardboard. Edamame salad was an interesting and unexpectedly good complement to the dishes. Ambiance takes you right to the edge of the intercoastal waterway and provides plenty of things for kids and adults to watch. read more

Ugh.. the only reason the place gets even two stars, the waitress was very nice. If you come here for raw food,- don't. The oysters looked dry, slimy, and yellow-grey, smelled bad too. Why would you even bring it out? Also ordered the wrap with tuna, way too much sauce, overwhelming any flavor the fish even had a chance to have. My husband ordered deep fried scallops, finally something that didn't suck. Freaking tourist trap. read more

We have been here a few times for lunch. Once all the snowbirds have gone home, it's not very busy. The service is friendly and accurate, but a bit on the slow side. The food is good without being outstanding -- but it must be said that we haven't tried any of the entrees. The ambience is Florida to a T: the boats drifting by, the clang of the bell at the drawbridge, children playing in the warm Intracoastal on the opposite shore. A good way to spend a couple of hours. read more

Very touristy place. Food average , drinks are served in the cheapest plastic cups, bar tenders use the tall pour method with weak drinks. Conch fritters were good, bad margarita that gives you heartburn after second sip. If you can not master a margarita at the beach you are a piss poor establishment . Save your money and purchase some fresh seafood . read more

Now that my folks have moved back to Atlanta from Venice I'm going to miss Pops the most and appropriate that it's my 300th Yelp review since sadly I can't imagine getting back there :(. I love the bar, love the waterway and love the seafood, it was a great place to just hang and chill, low-key and open late, which is a score for Venice. Only downside is not allowing dogs. read more

Came here for lunch while vacationing in Venice. What a great place! Drinks were good & reasonably priced. Our waitress was very friendly. Outdoor seating was really nice. We were here during off season so there was no wait. The fish tacos (a Tuesday special) were really good. The rice & beans were bland so I mixed the fresh pico de gallo with them and it was great. The coconut shrimp & dipping sauces were good too. Would definitely go back! I bet it's a fun night spot too. read more

WE tried to go eat there today when out boating. We had a small dog with us and the gentleman at the front desk stated he would put us over outside at 2 tables we could put together. We stayed there and went to push the tables together and this waitress with a long white or blond pony tail came up to ask us what we were doing and told her we were instructed to come over here by the gentleman and she asked if we had menus and we said no we didn't yet. Well, she went off on us that we couldn't do this and would check with the kid at the front desk. It was a mess with people looking om and I had the choice to put up with her nasty temperament or choose another restaurant which we did we got back in the boat and went down to Casey Key Restaurant and had a very nice lunch with the 5 of us. I don't need to put up with this crap. Won't eat there ever again and when people ask me or the others if they should eat there I will tell them no plain and simple. read more

Unfortunately our party of 9 was not able to eat at Pop's. The rude parking lot attendant yelled at us for going into the parking lot the wrong way. I tried several times to explain to him that a lady was exiting the parking lot the wrong way which forced us to back up and go into the lot the wrong way. We had no choice but to back up and turn right into the parking lot. I tried several times to explain this to him but he refused to listen and repeated while talking over me that the next time that we come to that restaurant we must follow the signs on the road and that they were there for a reason. I would never eat in a restaurant when someone was rude to me before I even get out of the parking lot. read more

We were on one of our wondering through Florida rides and just happened upon Pop's Sunset Grill. If we had been coming from the opposite direction on the bridge we would have missed it and that would have been a shame. Great casual atmosphere and the waiter new the menu well and made great suggestions. I tried a MiaMia blackened Reuben sandwich that was outstanding and the bean salad was totally unique and delicious. Definitely stop if your in the area. read more

The food here is fabulous. I ordered lobster, and I was not disappointed. The atmosphere would also be classified as 5 stars. You and your family can watch the sun go down on the bay, wave to friendly Floridians on their boats, and see fishes swimming in the water! However, I did have a couple of complaints. For starters, theres very minimum parking, so you should probably get here early. Also when we came, the bartenders barely paid any attention to myself and my family, which was a huge loss on his part, because my family likes to drink! It was also very crowded, and seemed rather unorganized. When we were finally seated, my family ordered drinks first. The waitress came back 20 minutes later to inform half of the table that they ran out of the drinks they ordered. Long story short, I would recommend coming here for the view and food, but not the best spot to get drinks! read more

This is the go to place for waterfront (canal) suds and bar food.

We go to Pop's every year. We always sit at the outside bar. The food is ok. The drinks are good. The outside bartenders are not friendly unless they know you. It's one of the only outdoor/water bars in the area & that's why we go. I like the Casey Key Fish House at the next bridge north much better. The food & service is better! read more

Conch fritters and coconut shrimp for starters with the family were very good. Shrimp just the same as everywhere else. Conch excellent. Two grouper reubens EXCELLENT would deff get again. One mixed grill. Includes one lobster tail mango shrimp skewer and catch of the day. Would also get it again. Mom shrimp and scallops meh.. Nice water view. For the type of dining the food was very good. All happy campers. Four drinks two of which alcoholic. Bill total 100$ read more

Stopped in for lunch by myself. Host was so great to give me a table by the water. Service was good, food was good. I asked for extra lemon for my calamari and they certainty heard me! Lots delivered quickly with the meal. The Espresso Martini is wonderful. Relaxing and peppy at the same time and tastes delicious. And the view and ocean breeze make it a delight. They really have it together. read more

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Good food. LOUSY service. Was offered to sit "family style" around a fire pit, great group of folks. They took their order, we were also at the table, their food came, - still didn't take our order. No drinks refilled. Two people had to chase down "management" to get our order taken. Finally, Paul came back. 2 salads and shrimp ordered. The other party finished and paid before we got our food. All we got was lip service on how large the restaurant was (it was 60% full) and that he put the order in. Well he was 2/3 right on the order. Lucky it was close because there was no one to say anything to, as NO ONE checked in on our table. Attitude from the food runner, attitude from the hostess and mgmt that didn't care about our business. I hope my dad left a lousy tip that equalled the service that Paul provided. read more

Service was okay food was okay lots of flies which is somewhat to be expected... Calamari was rubber... Salmon club over grilled, char taste... Burgers, scallops, onion rings and sweet potato fries great! read more

Very good food. Love the coconut shrimp, clams, lobster, and house salad. Only thing is that the wait took forever due to our name being crossed off when we haven't even been seated yet. They say unlimited drinks, yet we literally got our drinks and no refills. The waiter did not ask us or anything. Also our bill took forever to come, but overall very good food. I would still come again, but next time earlier. read more

Fabulous waterfront dining! Wait was a little bit but since it was Mothers Day we expected it. Staff was great! Everyone from the hostess, bar staff and waitress were awesome! Food was delicious! Coconut shrimp was fantastic and as other reviewers mentioned - possibly the best ever! The family had buffalo shrimp, blackened mahi and popcorn shrimp! Everyone enjoyed their meal and the kids raved about the best fries ever :o) Prices were reasonable and portion sizes were generous! For Mothers Day they offered a complimentary mimosa or glass of wine. They even gave me flowers! How sweet is that!! It was fun to watch the boats pull in up to the dock and sitting on the water with a nice breeze was perfect! Great place for an enjoyable meal! Thanks Pops! read more

I don't know if it was that we had a a larger group to serve but it was the slowest service in the world which was hard with two children. Our server took our orders and was tending bar also so we were not attended to. The food was just average and several items were missing from our orders. After sitting there for two hours most who wanted desserts ended up getting them to go to save time but it it didn't seem to help. What a surprise the small desserts were for $7.50 when we opened the large togo boxes at home. Food was just average bar food and some meals were not hot. It was surely a disappointing visit this time, not what we experienced in the past. read more

Great waterside seafood dive. Bar overlooks the intracoastal. Lots of action. Local, friendly. A neighborhood institution. My favorite lunch spot! (grouper or mahi sandwiches) read more

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We had stumbled upon this restaurant .... What a gem . The manager Donna and our waitress were fabulous !!! The food was exceptional my husband had fish and chips and I had the shrimp and scallops. We both really enjoyed the clam chowder. We loved this restaurant and will defiantly be back !!'n read more

We went for the Sunset and excellent rum runners. Alas, too cloudy for sunset, but the rum runners were excellent. We also shared calamari and clam chowder, both were very good. The service was good, the staff friendly and efficient. I will go back! read more

Grouper sandwich was dry and fishy tasting. Service was fair. Good cocktails at a reasonable price.

I had the coconut shrimp which was by far the best coconut shrimp I've ever had! The edamame salad was also unexpectedly delicious! I visited with my family and as a party of 11 everyone raved about the food which is saying a lot for a large group who ordered a variety of menu items. We had fried pickles and calamari for appetizers. Everything was hot and fried to perfection! Our server was also lovely and had no problems splitting our checks and politely humored my family of jokers. It was a very good experience overall! read more

I come here for the very strong drinks, the black bean soup, the conch fritters, and did I mention, the very strong drinks. The bartender does a very good pour. The grouper sandwiches are pretty good, and the oysters are fresh as always. You might find yourself tripping over tourists and old people, but just ignore them and concentrate on having fun. It's got a very nice view, and the staff is very friendly. I rate this restaurant a very unpretentious place guaranteed to give you decent food, strong drinks, and a good time. read more

We sat down and waited for 20minutes for drinks or just anyone to say hi. No one said hi and the people who got there 10-15minutes after us got instantly served. The waiter for our table looked at us and said nothing before walking away so we walked out. read more

We had a great dinner with a great view of the sunset and the Intracoastal. The fish fry all you can eat was awesome. Another person in our party had a grilled shrimp BLT wrap and that was top notch. Great time and atmosphere! read more

Can't comment on the food or even drinks or even a glass of water since our waiter only came by in the very beginning and said he'd be back in a few minutes. 30 minutes of him ignoring us and avoiding eye contact and not stopping by once we finally left. Too bad, I would have loved to try a new place to hang out since we moved to the area just recently. Looks like a fun place, but can't figure out why everyone else could be served but us. read more

My mother and I stopped here to check the place out because we had just moved here temporarily. Upon arrival the hostess didn't act like she saw us coming, so we stood there waiting for her to acknowledge us. About 2 minutes go by and finally we spoke up asking if we should seat ourselves. The hostess went on to say they're closing soon so if we want a drink, we can do that. We asked what time is "soon" and she stated it would be about an hour....ok...so...nothing to eat an hour before closing. Ok. Fine. we'll settle for a drink. So we walk over to the bar and we noticed there was an area we can sit down by the water on the other side of the bar, so we ask if it would be ok to sit down there. The bar tender told us we had to take it up with the hostess. So, we go back to the girl and ask her the same question. She proceeded to act annoyed so, we just walked away. We won't be going back. Not with that behavior. Too bad they couldn't be a little nicer about things. Poor behavior ruins everything with me. I'm a nice person, I expect it back. read more

We won't go back, the food and service was terrible. We'll go next door to Pelican Alley for now on.

Typical of restaurants with a beautiful view/good location, Pop's capitalizes on their view rather than good food/service. I have only been here once, but I was really excited/looking forward to the visit as it was recommended to me. I would have given Pop's a 3 except for the following. While their food was mediocre, their service was subpar. The food took far too long to be served, and once we received our order, my plate was cold and the fries tasted soggy as if they had been sitting out. Furthermore, during our abnormally long wait, we received minimal attention (no refills on drinks or any waitress checking in on us or updating us about the food). The place could also use some updating/upkeep. If it weren't for the location, I wouldn't return. Perhaps it would be a good place for a drink rather than a meal. While I would consider revisiting if it were convenient, I'm not eager to return. read more

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

Good food, friendly staff, cold beer. Everything your looking for in a waterfront bar. Casual atmosphere with outdoor seating and outdoor bar with great waterfront views. Split the grouper Rueben with my husband when we went and it was delicious with plenty of crispy, hot fries to fill us up. 4 stars only because a bit pricy but that's to be expected at these places. read more

The food is good and fresh. I got the tacos and was great. incredible

Pops is a good place to stop for drinks and simple food on the water. Stick to the basics here, and enjoy the view.

Been here for the first time a few months ago and I loved it! Food and drinks were tasty. Waterfront views with boat docks. Its easy to access and the atmosphere is pretty laid back. I will definitely go again! read more

Never again! Such bad service. We arrived around 4:45 on a week night and the wait time was estimated at around 20 minutes so we hung out at the bar, had a couple of drinks and waited... and waited.. and waited... finally we checked with the hostess and she said it should be any time. 30 minutes later we checked again. We'd been watching two empty tables in the back for the past half hour and wondered about them. She was hoarding them for a larger party that came in after us and wanted to seat us outside instead - after an hour and 15 minutes of waiting. So we paid the bar tab and left. That's an hour and a half that we'll never get back. read more