had our dog at ponce inlet. looked for a dog friendly restaurant nearby. went to down the hatch. nice! friendly. had dolphins swim by. decided to go light and get brisket tacos. Wow! lots of brisket! couldn't finish it. drinks were good. read more

We went to Down the Hatch for Mother's Say. They took reservations unlike most restaurants that only had call ahead seating. We went right to a table. The view is gorgeous, right on the inlet. You can watch boats go by, see the water and sun yet sit in the cool air conditioned room, a good thing for Mother's Day except... There was no one working the bar so it took 45 minutes to get drinks out. The service was poor because not enough waiters were working on Mother's Day. My brother-in-law's grouper was soggy and he literally got food poisoning from it-severely sick for 2 days. Unfortunately I can't highly recommend this restaurant because of the problems but about half of the party of 10 loved their food. Service and food poisoning tainted all though. read more

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Amazing food! Service was excellent and prices were very fair! We sat outside and the view was beautiful and the bar was cool too! read more

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The calamari was too die for. It came with a sauce that had black olives in it. It was great and different. Cooked perfectly. We both got the Flounder Pounder. Should have just ordered 1 ! Fish was fresh and flaky. I liked the fries better than the kettle chips. read more

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Decided to try Down the Hatch for the first time and we weren't disappointed or impressed. It's was just decent. One thing I will say, the gentleman that was at the dock helping everyone dock was the nicest man, SO appreciated. Our food came out hot and was cooked well. The chips tasted old though. The service was just ok, we sat with empty drinks for awhile and it wasn't that busy. The atmosphere was nice. We might be back, but we won't be in a huge rush to get back there. read more

This place is awesome!!! We got here on a Sunday night, it was the last day of bike week. It was very busy but we still got seated within 20 minutes outside for a party of five (even though they said it would be 60 min). Such a beautiful evening right by the water & we got to watch the sunset. We got the fish sandwich, the red snapper, and three of us got the trigger Parmesan. Everything was phenomenal. We want to come back again during our trip! read more

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Were here with friends to celebrate my wife's birthday. Although the music was loud (we were seated right next to the performers), we had a great time and great meal. I had the Parmesan Triggerfish. Topped it off with a very good Italian Margarita... no complaints here! Delicious! My wife had a salad that was very good. Everyone in our party had a great meal and a great time dining outdoors right next to the water and docks. Highly recommend this hidden gem in Ponce Inlet! read more

Delicious food, and open air seating available. Drinks were good and pours were generous m, I think my boyfriend got a double pour in his cocktail. We got the conch fritters which were light and tasty. Calamari was also good, not dripping in grease. The she-crab soup came with a shot of sherry and gave it a nice flavor. For our entrees, we each got a fish sandwich of some sort: we got the blackened grouper, grilled salmon, and broiled triggerfish. All 3 were delicious, and served with crispy French fries. Poke was okay, had lots of sesame but could use a little more citrus or sort. Minus one star for our server not wearing a mask. read more

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We always have a super great time at Down the Hatch! Everyone that works here is super friendly and always accommodating. We love the food and the drinks are awesome! Great place to make new friends as well! Also, if the smoker is going, make sure to try the pulled pork and Parmesan oysters!!!!! Yum!!!!! We love Down the Hatch and are forever groupies! read more

Down the Hatch - Great new friends and Best bartenders!!!! - Seafood Near Me - Ponce Inlet, Florida

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Food was great. Pasta was too creamy. Server was nice. Ambiance was nice. Tuna was worth it

The menu has changed some much not same place used to be No onion rings no clam chowder read more

Ordered to-go over the phone. My order was missing 3 items and I was rung up and charged for 2 of something I ordered 1 of. If I hadn't noticed before driving away, I would have gotten basically just half of my order. In terms of the food, the ''she" Crab Soup and the Hatch Shrimp Boat were good and I would order them again. The fried shrimp, fried oysters, and fried scallops were good as well. The calamari, hush puppies, and fries were just OK. read more

Took a chance to eat here June 22. I had the fried flounder dinner. Trigger fish was offered today , but being a picky eater , declined. the lettuce , cucumber, tomatoes were fresh and tasty. I received 5 nicely breaded pieces of fish , ate all to my surprise The taste was spectacular . High tables were available. The restaurant was clean and enjoyed the view tremendously Highly recommend The manager visited, greatly appreciated read more

We always enjoy our trips to Down the Hatch. I enjoy the view outside but generally eat inside since im very sensitive to bug bites when dining along the river in evening. But the bar seats outside are very comfortable if you're able to grab one of those Love the Parmesan Triggerfish and Blackened Shrimp tacos. Complimentary bread basket after 5pm is a nice touch. She crab soup is a must And the flash fried green beans are a great side option which makes them different from the typical menu offering. Service is always good - friendly and professional. read more

Great food and location. Fish dip was great and fish sandwich! Liked watching the boats come in and out. Fun place to eat after going to the light house! read more

My family had a wonderful time at Down the Hatch. The blackened tilefish was delicious and a special of the night. The Parmesan trigger fish was enjoyed a great deal as well. But what made our visit special, was the care and attention of the server to our 3 year old son. She offered to put his dinner order in along with our drink order. His meal arrived just when he was losing his patience and very hungry. By the time he finished his meal, he was ready to color while us adults enjoyed our meal. Any parent of toddlers will know that enjoying a dinner out is not a guarantee. Although we had a quick rain shower, the server offered some crackers and suggested we feed the fish off the dock. It was such a hit and the perfect end to a great night. Fantastic food, wonderful service, and family friendly. Definitely a spot worth checking out. read more

Love this place. The food is always good, service is always good and the atmosphere is what brings me back every time. You never know what wildlife you will see read more

Mixed review here. The outside seating area plus the live music really drew us in to Down the Hatch after a hot boating day. We grabbed a few appetizers, their Fish Dip and Shrimp Boat. Both were FANTASTIC. I could've easily ordered a second round. I ordered the Fish Reuben with Grouper. It was when I ate half that I had an intuitive feeling to stop, as something seemed off. It was at that moment we were able to confirm part of the Grouper was raw. It was a bit unfortunate though our server was very kind and removed it from the bill. Who, by the way, was really doing a great job making his rounds on a brutally hot day. All in all I'd come back for a small bite, but I'd perhaps avoid a bigger meal. read more

The service was not acceptable. we were seated, and waited 10 minutes and not even acknowledged. We left and went to another restaurant

The food is absolutely amazing!!! The pictures is really no justice at all. We will visit here more often. Everyone was pretty nice. read more

Down the Hatch - Seafood Near Me - Ponce Inlet, Florida

Don't order scallop or shrimp pasta, the shrimp are tiny and the scallops are microscopic. I decided To try something different, ordered based on the photos on yelp reviews. The photos are from 2 & 3 years ago, at some point they have changed, they now use the smallest bay scallops I've ever seen probably a little smaller than a hazelnut instead of sea scallops and small shrimp. The scampi sauce was bland, if you like pasta and bay scallops go for a different sauce. Other food items were okay. Hush puppies were good, she crab soup was good and creamy but not much crab at all could have been baked potato soup. Pics of what I got, versus photo In other Yelp review. My photo actually makes the shrimp look bigger than they are. Server was nice and service was fast, just underwhelming when it appeared completely different than expected. read more

Down the Hatch - Shrimp & Scallop Pasta - Seafood Near Me - Ponce Inlet, Florida

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Very disappointing... went here today... I got coconut shrimp). Overall it has really gone down... 1. Prices have gone up. Atmosphere/the service was nice. Overall very sad to see and having lived here my whole life the decline is heartbreaking. read more

Great food and location. Fish dip was great and fish sandwich! Liked watching the boats come in and out. Fun place to eat after going to the light house! read more

Coconut shrimp were great. Staff were friendly. Love being able to sit outside on the water. read more

Down the Hatch - View from dock - Seafood Near Me - Ponce Inlet, Florida

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This place was grand (i.e. Irish for okay). I ordered the mussels (app), my wife ordered the fish and chips, our friends ordered the tuna bowl. Everything tasted good and the service was excellent. We got there by boat which was fun. Ordinarily I would have given 3 stars for the quality of the food but the service we received bumped it up. I wish I remembered their names but the gentleman that served us and the guy that helped us moor the boat were legends. The bill came to $115, for two adults and two kids. We had 3 Pina Colada's and a couple of beers . read more

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Great food, great service, love the bird that visits the patio! Sits on the tree and sits still you think he's a statue.

Waitress was fabulous. Cheese grits were really good. We were not impressed with boiled shrimp. Probably our expectations were just wrong. Key lime pie was good. read more

Ambiance gets 5, service and food get a 3. Hush puppies were fantastic, my daughter's shrimp basket was good. That's where all the positives end. Shrimp cocktail was warm and blah. Salads were pre mixed blend and warm thrown on a cold plate. My burger ordered med-well was absolutely cooked to death, wrong cheese, no seasoning on the fries. My fiancé ordered the primavera and it was pathetic, the sauce wasn't even mixed in and a plate of steamed vegetables slid on top. Fish and chips were fishy and bland. Mother in law ordered a filet and it had no flavor. Server seemed to be in a hurry all night, felt rushed in every interaction we had. It seemed like most were. Think understaffing might be an issue. Noticed bread baskets on other tables but we never received any bread with our meal. In town on vacation and I think I would try the next place before I returned. read more

Great spot! On the water and live music. If you want a quiet vibe you can sit inside and they have booths. Awesome service our server was very attentive... always checking in on us and coming back with refills. The food was delicious we ordered the parmesan oysters which were very yummy. I had a fried shrimp basket. My family members ordered the salmon and wouldn't stop raving about how wonderful it tasted. My daughter had the kid's cheeseburger and she loved it. Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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The DH and I stopped in for lunch. He had the chicken and dumplings, and I had the special of the day, liver and onions. Absolutely Cooked to perfection.... delicious. A couple of cold PBRs and viola' read more

Great place to stop in and hang out. Great food great drinks and great service. Great outdoor bar and patio to sit and overlook the water. Also love the inside bar area as well. Great vibe, love coming to this place. read more

Had a lovely dinner. The bartenders were great as was the live band. Enjoyed boiled shrimp, gumbo and great wings.

The server was knowledgeable about the food and gave great suggestions. The only real complaint was how long it took to order and get food. They sat us fast and when the food came out it was hot and yummy! Ordering and waiting for refills and such took a minute also the fresh brewed tea was very watered down. The view was awesome and the ambiance was great! read more

Sit inside or outside with a riverside view. Outside is a wooden deck that is half covered and half sunny. Order the fried shrimp on French fries. The salad is made with fresh greens, cherry tomatoes and cucumbers with blue cheese, ranch or strawberry vinaigrette. Go early for lunch so you don't have to wait. read more

Down the Hatch - Fried shrimp on French fries with sauces. - Seafood Near Me - Ponce Inlet, Florida

Been to Ponce Inlet many times, first time eating at this restaurant. It was a great experience. Debbie was are waitperson and she was absolutely marvelous. Guided us through the menu and specials and recommended the daily catch, Trigger fish. Not the first time enjoying Trigger Fish but the fish was done exceptionally well. The hush puppies are first class as well. Moderately priced, but a very good value. read more

Down the Hatch - Sitting area - Seafood Near Me - Ponce Inlet, Florida

When In this area we like to go have a drink at sunset and enjoy the out door bar area. However, we recently met Chef Slavic as he was out doors getting some fresh air. We talked about his dishes and decided to go back the next night for dinner. What an amazing experience. Service and food were exceptional. read more

Down the Hatch - Seafood Near Me - Ponce Inlet, Florida

Food is excellent, servers are all great and knowledgeable. Beautiful tables near the water, watching experienced boat operators bring 50'ers into their slips. I do recommend this place. Expect to wait unless you get there before 5:00.it's that good! read more

went to the hatch sat night got a sandwich ordered french fries when it came it had chips did not complain but they where over cooked almost burnt taste terrible had a coupon for free smoked fish dip did not taste smoked was ok except i was charged 15 dollars and charged for fries what a rip off never go back to hatch again !!!! read more

we visit once a year since late 90's but last a few years had been bad.. today was worst than ever... quality of foods wasn't worthy of what we paid for, I can go to captain D for better food. I won't come back here again read more

Great view of the water. Their baskets are very reasonably priced and they have a great selection. Our waitress Kellie was extremely nice and there was an overall friendly presence about the restaurant! The coconut shrimp was amazing! read more