Popei's Clam Bar Of Deer Park

I'm a retired Chef of 30 years and here's the straight up deal. I generally don't like to go out to restaurants because I think I cook better than most Chefs and don't like paying for things that I make better at home. In this case my wife and I walked in at about 4 p.m.. There were two other tables in a room of about 50 seated. Paint was flaking off of the ceiling, numerous light bulbs were burn out, there was debris on the floor and several tables and nobody was taking care of anything. We ordered, the waiter brought our food. Mine came on a dirty plate. We left. This place should be closed down and bulldozed. I Called the Health Department. I'm not a complainer but if you eat at this place you have to be out of your mind! more

We have gone to Popei's a few times. The prices are reasonable and the portions are enormous. I wasn't that impressed with the food. It is just ok. If I was in the area I might stop in but I wouldn't go out of my way to go there. more

went out with a large group for a birthday dinner...our waitress was friendly and helpful...while the food was tasty and the menu was a good value, certain things bothered me...for instance, i had the mussels marinara and half the shells were empty - had the mussels been floating in the sauce i wouldve been ok with this but they were nowhere to be found which was a bit disappointing...the baked clams were subpar, but otherwise everything was pretty good & very reasonably priced Pros: good portion sizes, no wait, convenient location Cons: some dishes just ok more