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    Down The Hatch

    3.2 (303 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Burgers, Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Supposed to be fried oysters poboy

    I had bad experience with them they gave me half done fried oysters poboy very raw they didn't clean the oysters either black stuff was coming out the oyster very gross I been throwing up my guts and I'm also 5 months pregnant.

    Candy coronaaaaa
    William S.

    This was my first time here, stopped by after a birthday party nearby and ended up having a great time. I even met someone from my home state, which made the night even better. The bartender was funny, friendly, and added to the overall atmosphere. It's definitely more of an upbeat dive bar, and the food was solid. I got the wings with a special sauce, and paired it with a candy Corona. This place is a great late-night spot to grab a bite and meet new people. Will definitely be back!

    food good but Alexis behind the bar was rude asf obviously she was having a bad day and she decided to take it out on customers who paying their hard earned money !!!!!!

    The Big Easy Burger
    Teira R.

    Upon taking my seat at the bar, there was no acknowledgment, no greeting, no menu brought, no "What are you having to drink?" Nothing, I just sat for maybe 10 minutes without being acknowledged at all. I asked a worker for a menu and she gave it to me. After glancing over and finding something I wanted, I waited for the worker to come back. She went behind the bar and never came back to my end. I asked another worker if it was ok for me to order with him. He said yes, I ordered and he asked if I wanted anything to drink. I said sure I'll order it separately from the food, and I'll take some water to sip on while I decide. He went on to say something along the lines of "well you can order your drink right here, it's a bar. Bars where drinks are ordered. -_-" I intended on paying cash but he asked for a card. Ok, maybe they are used to keeping tabs open from past experiences. He took my card and never returned it. I decided I no longer wanted the drink and just sipped the water. When it was time to pay I pulled my cash out and the bartender tells me that my $15 burger is $20 and some change total. I asked how is that possible and is there automatic gratuity? He looked confused (playing it off I'm sure) and I told him even with taxes that amount would be incorrect. He went on to talk to someone behind the bar, then came back and gave me the actual amount of $16 and some change. He said he gave me his employee discount, which was obviously not true because with taxes, that is the amount the meal would have come to. I still tipped him a lousy $2 for effort. I truly feel I was judged when I sat at that bar, despite carrying an almost $200 purse. Or was it my race?? Who knows, smh.... Also, a tip to anyone ordering the Big Easy. It has hot sausage mixed in so make sure to order it well done. I ordered medium well and had to put it in the air fryer at home. You can consume hot sausage not fully cooked, but I definitely do not advise you to do so. It was pretty good and the sweet potato fries were pretty good also. But, not worth returning. In all, I DO NOT recommend this spot to anyone, unless you know someone working here or someone that is a regular.

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    A most excellent Cuban fine dining dive bar. Dog friendly, Superior bartenders and cooks.

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    Sooo good , cheap drinks and the black and gold wings are to die for. The lemon pepper too!

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    Door dashed a chicken wrap and the chicken was RAW. They offered me a refund or to remake the wrap. Never said I'm sorry for anything.

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