We chose The Popponesset Inn for the waterfront location and were seated immediately, which was a great start. Unfortunately, the food was one of the most disappointing meals we've had during our time on Cape Cod. Several menu items were not as described. The calamari looked like a large portion, but nearly half of it consisted of fried pickled jalepeño and cherry peppers that weren't mentioned on the menu. My shrimp scampi was served in a thick, bland cream sauce that was much closer to Alfredo than a traditional garlic, butter, and lemon scampi. Another person in our party ordered the chicken piccata, which had the same heavy cream sauce rather than the bright lemon-caper flavor you'd expect. The pasta in both dishes was poorly cooked, and the fried clam basket turned out to be all whole clam bellies, which also wasn't disclosed on the menu. The shrimp tacos were the only meal our group enjoyed. At the end of the meal, I politely shared our feedback, making it clear I wasn't looking for a discount or anything in return. I simply thought the kitchen should know. The concerns were brushed off, no one followed up despite several nearly untouched meals being cleared away, and we weren't even thanked as we left. Cape Cod has so many outstanding restaurants, so this experience was especially disappointing. Between the inaccurate menu descriptions, poor food quality, and lack of concern when constructive feedback was given, I wouldn't return or recommend it. read more

Great night at the poppy Service perfect ,meal delicious and a wedding going on go entertain us on the ocean front read more

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This is the perfect spot for lunch with or without cocktails - the Buffalo cauliflower is Devine! Be sure to request sitting by one of the big windows! read more

Honestly-was expecting this place to be snobby and snooty- but had a great meal here. Service fast and professional. Beautiful water views. Steamers! read more

I had the seafood Fra Diavolo which is a spicy seafood medley with pasta. It was very good, service was good.

Beautiful and comfortable dining area by the ocean with a very home-like cape cod feel. The menu has a large selection of traditional coastal comfort foods. Friendly employees with reliable service. read more

Great view of the ocean, relaxing atmosphere. My lunch of beer battered fish was delicious although the string French fries were typical and I would have loved them to be homemade/seasoned. The server accommodated us by splitting our meal as we ordered quite a bit of appetizers, quohog and chowda. The children's chicken strips was just enough for our little guy. The staff are friendly, groomed and dressed professionally. read more

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Went to Popponesset Inn for the first time tonight and had a party of 10. Food was great and only surpassed by the service of Kelly & Ali. Wonderful atmosphere with a strong " old Cape Cod" vibe. read more

I am a frequent flyer at Pomponessett and and I go pretty much yearly five star treatment and they go out of their way for me anyway I had to recommend it and it's worth it if you have the money read more

The wait for food is very long on the weekends. Waited over an hour for our meal more than once this summer.

Always a great time at the Poppy Inn. Scenery is beautiful and food is always good. Highly recommend!

oysters rockefeller - oysters were tiny ant lost in the fill. lobster scampi, lobster rubbery, not much flavor. chicken piccata was more like chicken Alfredo, lemon seemed to be an afterthought. loved the setting but wouldn't go back to eat. read more

I highly recommend this place for a nice family dinner! The food was extremely tasty and well prepared. The server dropped two of our dishes and the manager handled the situation very well and ensured we were taken care of quickly. Greta drinks and there is a fun bar in the building for when you are done with dinner. There is also a great view of the sunset to watch during dinner! read more

We went for a late lunch and the staff were very happy to serve us . 4 lobster rolls later we were all full. Excellent job. Price was high at 35 read more

The Popponesset Inn - Lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Mashpee, Massachusetts

My daughter held her wedding here last weekend and it could not have been any better. The venue was perfect, the food was incredible and the staff could not have been more accommodating. One of the servers asked the tallest groomsman to lead her to the parents of the bride and groom so she could deliver us our personal lobster rolls. So, incredibly, awesome. read more

The view...! That's why! I heard it's hard to get a table here because there is always a wedding, however since the weddings are limited we were able to reserve and be seated at an upper table with a fantastic view of the water. The tables were spaced for social-distancing. The servers wore masks. Our server was friendly, but not that attentive once our order was in. The food took forever to come out, (almost an hour) and he did not once come to assure us or check on us. Actually we couldn't find him at all. The bottle of wine is left on your table. The food was tasty, the salmon cooked a bit dry, nothing extraordinary. The Caesar salad was literally some whole romaine hearts lying on an oblong plate with some dressing drizzled over it... maybe it's a trending artistic way to save time chopping up a salad? So again it's all about the view, and the good company you bring. read more

We loved the lobster rolls at Poppy Inn. This place is very Cape Cod. Chill and old school. We spent 2 weeks on Cape Cod and this was our favorite lobster roll of the trip. read more

The Popponesset Inn - The best lobster roll in Cape Cod. - Seafood Near Me - Mashpee, Massachusetts

Hard to believe they can't figure out how to run this restaurant. The food is barely passable, the service is awful, and the environment is embarrassing. The fact that they think tired old furnishings are somehow classically cute is really a sign that the owners are seriously cheap or arrogant. I suspect arrogant. Sure the place is full during the summer but that is a sign of a lack options. They are staffed with teenagers who do the best they can but at this price point they need to do better. Never ever have any take out food as they never get the order correct and the wait is interminable. Go elsewhere. read more

The view here is very beautiful, and the atmosphere is great. The staff were very friendly and timely. The way the menu was written and the description of the food looked very promising we were exited to eat lunch here. We ordered the turkey club, the prosciutto flatbread, and the shrimp empanadas. Upon seeing the food I was shocked. I couldn't believe my eyes that what was in front of me was a "flatbread". It resembled and tasted like what could only be described as a Chuck E. Cheese pizza. The empanadas were clearly defrosted recently and brought to the table. The turkey club-I have never seen something described as a turkey club look like this in my life. It looked like an extra greasy grilled cheese sandwich with greasy bacon and turkey on it. I was very disappointed at the quality of the food and really shocked and confused as to how such a beautiful establishment can have such terrible greasy food. Thinking back out of all the bars and holes in the walls that I've eaten at this beautiful establishment out does them in terrible greasy food. I hope they can do better in the future. read more

Overpriced and food not great. The view itself is the only reason why I give the Inn 3 stars.

The Popponesset Inn has been a regular stop in my wife's family for 20 plus years. I was lucky enough to make my first ever visit last Thursday night and experience a piece of family history. The dining room is a classic "Cape Cod family dining spot" that included young kids decked out in Izod's and Sperry Topsiders. The staff's uniform resembled something that one would wear while boating. The menu was seafood heavy but had plenty of selections to accommodate a nonfishy guy like myself. On this night the specials included a Pork tenderloin marinated in coffee grounds which I jumped all over. I (and those who I shared with) loved it. The pork was not overcooked and might have even been a borderline medium rare which I consider perfect. The coffee grounds did not overpower the pork but was enough to give it a nice deep kick. The garlic mashers were nothing special, but did the trick. For dessert, I could not pass up the chocolate sundae. I asked for extra nuts just to tease my wife's Aunt (she is allergic to nuts). It was a huge serving and could have easily been enough for four to share. This is not at all how I grew up, but I appreciated the experience of living like a Kennedy, if only for a few days. read more

Such an adorable seaside restaurant with phenomenal food. The portions are huge but it's not a substitute for the quality. Everything was absolutely delicious and the service and staff were also very friendly and accommodating. read more

Was a guest at a wedding here. Could not get a hold of anyone who works here via their phone line. Called multiple times, spoke to one person who worked at a call center but they were of no help. None of my messages were returned. It's always telling when you can't talk to an actual person at a business and all you can do is leave messages. read more

Went here for the Thanksgiving buffet. $59.00 per person, just food, no drinks. Food was very good. Only complaint was the dining room was a little chilly, and the area they had the dessert in it was freezing! Granted it's right on the water and it was 20 degrees out, but they could've put the heat up or set up the dessert elsewhere. Dessert display was was ok but could've had more thought put into it. Thought it would've been nice to have included one glass of wine in that price point. Not crazy about the automatic 18% gratuity added to the check. Would recommend it! Also, we were caught in traffic and arrived 30 minutes late. Called ahead and they accommodated us. Friendly staff. read more

Amazing food. The lobster roll was full of quality meat and came with a delicious salad. The crab cake was just as good. With just cut fries. The dip was also good. However , service was slow and disorganized since only a few customers were there read more

C'mon guys. You automatically add an 18% gratuity, no matter how good or how bad the food and service might have been, and then you don't take American Express? I understand the need to include the tip with large parties, but I think the chronically bad reviews of the service relate to the fact that there is no way the customer can give immediate feedback to the waitstaff and management, since leaving a small or no tip is not an option. And given the cost of the food and drink, New Seabury can afford to accept ALL credit cards, especially AmEx. read more

One of the best restaurants I have ever been to! I am always eager to visit the Popponesset Inn Restaurant every time I travel down to Cape Cod. The food is fantastic and the service is great! I suggest either the filet mignon or the prime rib, both are delicious. The menu is a bit pricy at the restaurant so be prepared for a larger bill at the end of your meal. Also, if you make a reservation don't think that you may be able to sneak in early, because most likely they will make you wait until it is your time to sit down. However, besides this it is a fabulous restaurant and the food will never disappoint you. read more

I attended a wedding at "the Poppy" so I'm not privy to the back end of holding an event here but the setting at the Poppy is just lovely. It's the quintessential New England beach wedding venue. As a guest, I can say that the Poppy is a superb place to hold your event but I must also admit, I get the feeling that all that grandeur comes with a steep price tag. The layout is great because while you're under a covered structure, you get the ambiance of being on the beach because you can feel the cool breeze and hear the waves crashing. The grounds are very well maintained and there is plenty of parking. One drawback is that the lovely ocean air can get a little chilly at times in the main reception area. Separate areas/rooms allow your guests to be moved along to different stages of the event such as the ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, etc. without feeling like they are in the way of the staff setting up the next portion of the event. The waitstaff all seem to be well seasoned in the Cape Wedding style and operate in a discreet and efficient manner - always offering water refills and quick to pick up a dropped napkin. The food here is definitely one of the best wedding meals I've had and they cater to all sorts of dietary restrictions. I had the Mushroom Ravioli as the vegetarian option and it was great. The mixed field greens salad was simple but tasted fresh and was appropriately dressed. Overall, I definitely enjoyed my time at the Poppy. read more

Needless to say the waterfront view was hard to beat. We made reservations and had a great table near the window. The food - Started with an interesting app. The Hazelnut Prawns were med. shrimp at best! Four small shrimp I'm guessing 21-25 ct. and for $14 buck is was good, but no value. The Caesar Salad was all lettuce with almost non of the bland dressing applied. The Veal Chop and Fresh Fish Special was amazingly good!, it saved the night. This was followed up by a very commercial chocolate soufflé. The service - The service was just ok. The staff was very young and lacked experience. read more

My fiance and I checked out the Popponesset Inn in our quest to find a wedding venue on the cape. While I can't speak directly for the wedding food (you are ONLY allowed a tasting after you put down a 6k deposit), the Popponesset Inn restaurant immediately next to the wedding venue was less than fantastic and probably an accurate reflection of what you'd get at a reception. In an attempt to mimic what would be standard wedding fare we ordered the crab cakes, clam chowder, chicken picatta & filet. Everything was very average. Not horrible, but not great either. Crab cakes were good but a bit bready (low on the crab meat) for my tastes. To be fair, I usually don't order crab cakes at restaurants so I can't make a comparison to other places. That said, these were the best part of the meal and I'd consider ordering them again. Lobster chowder was pretty bad. VERY chewy & rubbery, not much flavor, skimpy on the seafood. Stay away from this! Chicken picatta was so-so. Chicken is such a standard staple that it's often overlooked. I'm a firm believer that the quality/attention to the chicken is often a good gauge of the quality of the kitchen and attention to detail of the chef. How many times have you had a mediocre, low quality overcooked rubber chicken? The chicken here was a step above that but nothing to write home about. It reminded me of the chicken dishes at the cheesecake factory (but Cheesecake does a better job). Flat, thin strips of chicken with a standard sauce & some capers thrown in. Not overcooked, which was good. The filet mignon was standard but just not yummy. On the positive side it was cooked exactly to specifications (I ordered medium rare). but it just wasn't a great filet. Edible, yes. To die for? NO. Lacking in flavoring. Would I order it again? Nope, not for the price. I've had much better filets at many other restaurants. The sides were very unmemorable. We skipped dessert. For a price point of $50 per head (including appetizers & wine) I expect cooking to be fabulous. This definitely did not meet the bar. Hopefully, the seafood is better. We will not be back and are sad to say that we'd have some serious concerns about pricey mediocre food if we did have our wedding here. Gorgeous venue though, I was very much in love with the beachy atmosphere in the tent. read more

Read a lot of the yelp reviews. Most were less than flattering. Decided to try as it is a nice place with a great view. Nothing but positive things to say. Food was very good. Service was great. Atmosphere charming and with ocean views. Price not cheap but in the same range as other higher end places. Would definitely go back. read more

A few friends and I went to dinner here last evening and everything was perfect! The food was excellent and the service was outstanding! Our waitress was so friendly and nice and when she brought the bill she made sure to tell us that the gratuity was already added on. Most wait staff won't come out and tell you that. We gave her an extra tip for going over and above! We'll definitely be back! read more

The Popponesset Inn - Excellent food! Great portions. The lobster salad is delicious and plentiful! - Seafood Near Me - Mashpee, Massachusetts

Just awful. From making the reservation on opentable to the frozen chicken being served, flatbread that resembled a horribly over cheesed pizza. Prosecco that was poured in a measure decanter and then the wrong glass so by the end of the process it wAs flat. A table of 3 people and a high top with an aromatic 18% gratuity.... don't bother. Food straight out of freezer. read more

My fiancé and I are getting married at the Poppy in September of this year and our experience up to this point has been amazing. Our wedding coordinator, Aaron is TOP NOTCH! He has been so helpful - even/especially during those times when we have been not so easy to deal with (can you say "7 people at our food tasting"??)... The staff at the restaurant is great as well, they seem genuinely excited when we tell them that we're getting married there...which we do every time we go for dinner because we are so excited!!! The view is unbeatable, and I can't wait to have our wedding pictures taken in the sunset on the beach! Thanks, Aaron! read more

Had a nice dinner at the "Poppy" this weekend. You can't beat the location. Fine dining overlooking the ocean! Have to say that our server Maddie made the night perfect with her recommendations and attentive service! read more

Had great dish last night. Cajan rubbed striped bass with mango salsa. Yum! Hubby had fried seafood platter that was good also. Calamari app just right for splitting with perfect amount of peppers. Great in the bar for people watching...wedding parties. read more

Made a return trip to the Poppy this past Friday for a post wedding rehearsal event. My wife and I showed up early and grabbed dinner at the restaurant. While I'm not a big shellfish fan, my wife loves lobster and considers this the best lobster on the cape. She had the lobster salad, which is basically a whole lobster cleaned and prepped for you with some salad to boot. The atmosphere is nice and the odds are good that you will be listening to a wedding reception on any given Friday/Saturday night throughout the main season. read more

Best place in Mashpee! Recommend sitting on the bar side as it is a very casual vibe. Plenty of food options and service is great! Always a fun time there. read more

Beautiful views. Decent food. Slow service. Terrible people (both the staff and customers). read more

Food was ok for the price. You definitely pay for the view and high class area. read more

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