My friend and I decided to come to The Hatch restaurant on a Friday afternoon for an early dinner before driving out to Rocky Mount. So much you could say about The Hatch and that it's popular for seafood. The menu was simple and limited. We arrived around 5:30pm on a brisk March 2026 Friday early evening. We found parking nearby and walked to the restaurant after over feeding the meter. We probably spent about an hour here before we paid for the bill and left the downtown Roanoke area. On this day, I decided to pay for myself and my friend, since he was celebrating his birthday. My friend and I spent about an hour here and it was a nice venue to have dinner with friends. My friend got the fried chicken thing with sides, whereas I got the ultimate po'boy sandwich with a side of fries. It seems like The Hatch tries to elevate Cajun / Southern food with familiar flavors and dishes in a more modern and lavish setting. For the price and perceived value I gotten from my meal, it was generally okay. I have had po'boys that was a tad cheaper but had more proteins stuffed into the sandwich. It was delicious and definitely nice to have after a day of touristing in Roanoke. The prices seem reasonable here in hindsight and the staff here was friendly and helpful. If you enjoy Soul food and Cajun cuisine with flair, consider coming to The Hatch in downtown Roanoke, if you're in the area. We happened to get here without minimal waiting for a table, which was a good thing. Definitely worth coming to check out if you're in the mood for something different than your usual burgers and fries or tacos. The overall experience here at The Hatch restaurant in downtown Roanoke, Virginia was decidedly good yet decent too. The ambiance was typical and quiet. My friend and i were sitting in the quieter side of the restaurant, which was nice and we had a nice conversation while waiting for our meals to arrive. It was comfortable and definitely air-conditioned. Not sure if they had Wi-Fi but I did not need it anyway. The restaurant itself was very decorative and clean. The meal I had was delicious and definitely. It was served with a smile from the server. I enjoyed every bit of the restaurant itself because it was a nice and quiet dinner and it was here in Roanoke. A quiet town in Virginia that is away from the hustle and bustle of Richmond and Washington DC, but has his own flare. Maybe it could've told something better than a po'boy or had other entrée at the time, but I decided to have that po'boy sandwich with weird version of French fries. It was an OK place to be although the mail was delicious regardless. I could recommend coming here, if you're really hungry, but I probably wouldn't come here again. If my future travels permit me too, though. Don't get me wrong, it is a good place, but it's not for me. Check it out, though, you may like it. The Hatch restaurant is located in downtown Roanoke, Virginia. They are situated physically at 32 Market Square SE in a busy downtown section. They accept major credit cards as well as cash. As far as parking goes, my friend used a paid parking lot that was a short walk away from the restaurant. He inadvertently overpaid for the time allotted but we got the time in that we wanted. There may be other spots in the downtown area but it may not be free. Decide what's best for you and head on over to The Hatch Roanoke. If you're like me and love public transportation, you can consider the Star Line Trolley that travels from the third street bus terminal. Other than that, you'll need to travel to the third street bus terminal from your point of origin. And of course, there is always uber and lyft to get you here comfortably and conveniently, if you decide to take that route. However you get here, you can come and enjoy. The Hatch seems like they're a casual eatery in downtown Roanoke. They try to be upscale with southern creole cuisine. It is a nice place to dine, of course. Check it out for yourselves. This place might be the hidden gem that you're dying to try in the heart of Roanoke. I liked it but it could have been a bit more better. 4.0 stars for the overall experience. Support local! B read more

The Hatch - Southern Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

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The service was good, but slow. The deviled eggs were exceptionally delicious, but expensive. I'm not complaining though. I had the seafood tower and although the portions were small it too was very tasty. The macaroni and cheese was excellent! The coleslaw was good too. read more

I was in town for the Virginia governors housing conference, and my group decided to check out this spot for a late dinner on a Thursday night. This restaurant is located in the middle of downtown Roanoke adjacent to several other restaurants and a food court as well. So there's definitely options. Parking seems to be fairly limited, but I'm sure there is a parking garage or two nearby. We walked from the Hotel Roanoke conference center so parking wasn't a concern. As we entered into the restaurant, we were immediately greeted by the hostess, who also seem to be the main wait staff and the bartender. She did a great job of holding the table down while also manning other tables and running orders back-and-forth. This is a place with a pretty extensive menu for its size and so we were pretty surprised at the depth of choices. However, I found the food to be overall well prepared, and pretty enjoyable. Drinks were also good as we ordered a couple of the specials off of the menu. Definitely a place. I would return to again the next time I'm in Roanoke. read more

The Hatch - Shrimp & Grits - Southern Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

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A group of 4 of us went to TH on a Tuesday evening. We sat outside despite it being chilly since the outdoor area was heated. Our server was polite, helpful, and very accommodating. We did have to switch tables since our first table was not steady. Throughout our meal there was a lingering alternative smoke smell, similar to those who garden iykyk. The music was very good, early 00's r&b. Our food was overall good. Nothing overly special. Two of us had chicken sandwiches, which were great except we both agreed the chicken was dry. One person had a cobb salad, which was very good, and the other had shrimp, which were flavorful. Not a bad experience, not the best, and not the first choice if we come back to visit. read more

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Where is the cheese?? Great drinks and great service. But for a place that has Mac and cheese bowls on the menu, you would think that the side of Mac and cheese would be cheesy. I'm not sure where the cheese was, but it was not in my bowl. Chicken sandwiches were good but dry. Hush puppies were excellent!!! Again, great drinks, service, and hush puppies. Don't bother with the Mac n cheese. read more

The Hatch - Mac and cheese side and The Bacon Ranch - Southern Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

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Another great Brunch this past Sunday. Great Service and quick. Parked right in front and was very convenient. read more

The Hatch - Biscuits and Green Gravy..for Saint Patrick's Day! - Southern Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

June 23, 2025 - 2 for lunch after HOURS of driving. Came off the major highway about 6 miles out of our way..... reviews and comments looked good. Wife got the Caesar salad with steak. She reported fresh greens and a nicely cooked product/steak. 9/10 I was looking for a veggie/vegan option-like thing and got the veggie handheld. I had been driving for about 6 1/2 hours up from Murphy NC along 81 so I might have not read what I thought I was getting... the fried green tomato, plant based patty, and the brioche bun were pretty oily and coasted and fried.... I actually ended up with indigestion later from all the fried oil in the green tomato breading and exterior, the plant based patty as well was grilled in oil or somewhere and I am not sure what the plant based composition was made of??? this was a 4/10 type of item for me. I got a side of baked beans that were okay but wildly sugary and sweet and liquidy. 7/10 Service was pretty good and the pricing was moderate and typically at about $15 for the veggie burger, the Caesar and Steak at $19 was in range. read more

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My co-workers came here for lunch and we all got something different. All of us thought our meals were delicious. I got "The Heat" chicken sandwich with fries. I would definitely eat it again!! The service was top notch! The ambience is very causal. Located downtown, I bet this place gets a ton of business during the day! I'll definitely eat here again! read more

The Hatch - The Heat with fries. - Southern Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

The atmosphere is amazing, right downtown in center of the square. Indoor, outdoor,& bar seating available. My friend and I came for brunch and I got the chicken and biscuit and it was divine, she got the chicken and waffle sampler, equally as yummy. The many different mimosa flavors was unlike any other brunch place I've been! Impressive! read more

The Hatch - Brunch cocktail list - Southern Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

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Service- 10/10 Food- 7/10. We ordered Salmon bites 9/10 Chicken 2/10 and Shrimp 4/10 Mac and Cheese 4/10 Greens 0/10 Lobster 4/10 Lamb Chops- 6/10 Corn bread was dry :( Overall probably won't visit again but the waiter was nice read more

The Hatch - Salmon Bites - Southern Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

A relaxing environment where to enjoy an amazing Southern cuisine can't even begin to describe what The Hatch is all about. After being awarded the Triad Yelper of the Year 2024 Award at the Yelpies Award Ceremony last year, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, I decided that it would be appropriate this year to go back to this restaurant and write a follow-up review, since my initial review was one of my reviews that contributed to me obtaining this highly esteemed Award. Today I decided to revisit this restaurant and enjoy some good Southern Cruise. The Host warmly greeted me and took me to my table. My server Gemma soon arrived with a big smile to take my order. I asked her if they had any Mocktails. She told me that she can have one made. I asked for a Margarita Mocktail. Amazingly she came back with three alternative Margarita's flavor. I picked the peach one. What their bartender created was a masterpiece of Mocktail. It tasted as good as it looked. To start off with I order their Hushpuppies appetizer with their special butter. They are the best Hushpuppies I've ever eaten anywhere, and I've eaten some good Hushpuppies. So crunchy in the outside and soft and flavorful in the inside. As my main entrée I once again ordered The Fried Pork Chop Dinner with fries and salad being my two sides. They make amazing Fried Pork Chops with only a tiny bone. I had their Blue Cheese salad dressing. It was all amazingly delicious, including their corn bread that was included with this entrée. The server Gemma provided excellent customer service. She graciously pointed out to me that they had reasantly introduced Peach Cobbler as a new dessert, with Vanilla Ice-cream on top. I definitely ordered it and it was a magnificent Grand Finale to a wonderfully dinning experience. I definitely highly recommend this restaurant if you want to enjoy some excellent Southern cuisine, accompanied by amazing cocktails, in a relaxing dining environment, with wonderful customer service. read more

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My wife had The Hatch on our short list when visiting the area. We planned to explore more of downtown including the Roanoke City Market but we did not have the time during this trip. The market is the longest running continuous city market in the country and The Hatch is located within the City Market building. We circled the block and decided to park in a 5 story parking garage nearby and walked. We arrived shortly before 5pm on a Sunday. It was not too busy and we were offered either indoor or outdoor seating. We chose to sit inside and we were seated immediately at a table and provided menus. Our server, Kimba stopped by and introduced herself and took our drink orders. As usual, we asked Kimba for suggestions on her favorite and most popular menu items. She was friendly and helpful. She also let us know they were out of both the buffalo chicken dip and potato salad. We decided to order the hush puppies and honey butter to share. My wife chose the Chicken Fried Chicken which includes fried chicken covered with gravy, two sides and a corn muffin. She chose the whipped sweet potato and coleslaw as her two sides. I chose the Buffalo Chicken Mac Bowl. Our hush puppies arrived in a timely manner and were piping hot. After they cooled a bit we had no problem polishing them off. We both love a good hush puppy, especially when served with honey butter. Kimba stopped back in to check on us and let us know she was told they are also out of coleslaw and it wouldn't be ready for 45 minutes. My wife chose the collard greens in place of the coleslaw. Our orders arrived and looked delicious! We immediately dug in and enjoyed everything. Kimba came back several times and we felt well taken care of. Overall it was a good experience but we were perplexed as to how they ran out of three staple menu items. Perhaps they were short staffed in the kitchen or maybe this was an unusual occurrence, not sure. read more

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Albeit, Valentine's Day, but 11:00 AM, I was very disappointed. They were severely understaffed in the patron section, 3 servers. They limited the seating, which was smart, but they were still unable to properly serve the patrons. It took approximately 25 minutes for the bartender to acknowledge me and then another 20 to get my drink. I was smart and ordered everything at once. My order was simple, 2 eggs over medium, potatoes and a biscuit. After another 20 minutes, the bartender instructed the servers to serve the prepared meals to the customers even if it wasn't their table. Needless to say the meal was lukewarm. The eggs overcooked. The biscuit was tasty and flakey. This was my first time and will be my last. Recommendation, visit Scrambled next door. Even if you have to wait for a table, you will be happier with the food, drinks and service. read more

Amazing dining experience!!! I haven't been to Roanoke in almost 20 years and what a surprise it was to me, to see the changes in the city, especially downtown and the foodie scene! The most pleasant dining experience was at The Hatch! Southern cuisine elevated and SIMPLY DELICIOUS!!! The Seafood Tower with lobster, shrimp and catfish...AMAZING. The fried chicken would make my grandmother cry; it's so good. We were able to find outside; mild temperatures and low humidity. Engaged with passersby, while encouraging them to come in...one couple did! Stinks were extremely reasonable and tasty. And last, but certainly not least, impeccable service. We will be coming back! Thank you to The Hatch for making our trip into Roanoke the highlight! read more

The Hatch - Southern Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

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The food was delicious. I had The Southern which was a fried chicken on brioche with Mac and cheese. Finger licking good. Husband had the meatloaf and he's very picky but said that it was better than his! The collard greens side was great too. Servers are friendly. Highly recommend read more

The Hatch - The Southern with BBQ sauce - Southern Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

So bad!! First, the restaurant is dirty. I ordered an à la cart consisting of eggs scrambled, bacon and potatoes. The eggs were dry and bacon was super fatty. All were served cold and the eggs had a funky odor. Service was very slow. Me and my guest rated this as the worst restaurant we've ever been to. read more

We made reservations for 5:30 December 27th, 2025. My guy got sick and was not able to physically go to the restaurant, so, I sought directions from our hotel...The Trust. I spoke with Billy who told me the restaurant was overly crowded and he wouldn't be able to deliver- so, he gave me directions to get there. Short walk from The Trust to The Hatch. Was NOT busy at all, however, the food, I ordered would take a while, since it was made to order. Deviled eggs 8.99, absolutely RIDICULOUS! They were nothing compared to the " angel eggs" I turn out of my kitchen. A complete disappointment. The Shrimp -$9.99, 5 poorly arranged small fried " spicy" shrimp arranged scantily on some wilted lettuce. Fried Chicken Dinner $15.99, leg and thigh. The leg was HUGE and not done to the bone. Very raw closer to the bone, absolutely nothing special, however, the collards greens were good, but, the macaroni and cheese was subpar. Lastly, the Chicken Ceasar Wrap- $11.99, and a complete failure. Chicken was dry, lettuce wilted and the " sauce/mayo was definitely missing. We ate what we could and QUICKLY disposed of the rest, hating we ate there. I had a glass of Cab Sauv ( Bonanza), and it was decent. $80.00 for a crap meal. I Would NOT recommend this spot... to ANY one. Sorry Billy. Your food was disgusting. read more

Unfortunately we had a less than pleasurable visit to the Hatch. We got there at 10:01 (opening time is 10:00) and were told they weren't opening because they were missing a staff member. Uh okay cool... so we waited a few mins and walked by again only to see people inside-they had opened. We sat down and were greeted, waitress was friendly but expressed she was brand new so please don't get upset with her if she messes up. Easy enough, we have all been there and we are understanding (this honestly is the only reason I left a 18% tip because I felt bad for her). Holy smokes we went to order and they were out of all the staples including WAFFLES and SALMON which is like 50% of their menu. I ordered a brunch bowl and I will say it tasted delicious but the portions are very small and I received my food 7 minutes prior to my husband so I was done eating by the time he got his. In my opinion they were seating way too many tables without enough staff. Drink service can be improved greatly, I ordered a mimosa refill, saw it sitting on the bar for almost 10 minutes before I reminded the server I had ordered it. My husband ordered the Spiked Caramel Machiatto and it was 80% whipped cream. Overall experience was not good, we won't be back, they shouldn't have even opened this morning with such short staff and being out of so much food. Also, I get its outside but there was a rat running through the outdoor seating area. read more

The food was fabulous and sooooo tasty. The catfish was the best I've ever eaten. All the food was amazing. I'm lost for words on how great the food was. The presentation was excellent as well. The service excellent! Very friendly waitress. This fine restaurant is absolutely a do over again and again! read more

The Hatch - Chicken and ribs - Southern Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

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In town and want a great bit to eat with Southern taste and ambiance? The Hatch is the place to go! Lots of options especially Brunch type food. Food is absolutely delicious and flavorful and service is fast and so welcoming. Chelsea waited on our group(of 12) and made us feel right at home! I highly recommend! read more

The Hatch - Southern Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

I want to say the food was amazing... the Surf & Turf Grits had not only lamb chops but also fried lobster and grilled shrimp with cheesy grits. In my personal opinion I did not care for my drink or my to go dessert. But dinner was great. Now I will say the service was a lil slow but super friendly. If you are in rush this isn't the place for you. Would definitely go back to try new menu items when I come back to town read more

The Hatch - Surf & Turf Grits Bowl - Southern Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

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Food was great! We got the hush puppies with honey butter as an app and then I got the Hatch sandwich as my meal. Service was very poor unfortunately. Our server was nice as could be, but took a very long time to take our order and barely came back to check on us for waters, bill etc. We had an empty water for half of the stay. She also provided our check as one single check for 3 adults without asking our preference first. I would still go there again for the food, but not if I'm in any sort of rush. read more

We were in Roanoke for a doctor's appointment and wanted to try something different than what we can get in Lynchburg. After looking at reviews we decided to try The Hatch--and I am SO glad that we did. The atmosphere is so inviting with 90s music playing in the background. The staff were all especially warm and welcoming, and our server Mica was very attentive and helpful. For an appetizer we ordered six traditional breaded wings with buffalo sauce on the side. The wings were seasoned to perfection and incredibly juicy--you honestly didn't need any sauce. For our first entree, we ordered Chicken Fried Chicken with baked mac-n-cheese, whipped sweet potatoes, and cornbread. It came with two big chicken filets that were covered in delicious gravy. The cornbread was so decadent, and the whipped sweet potatoes made me want to cry they were so good. Our second entree was the Seafood Tower that includes fried shrimp, fried lobster, fried catfish, and hush puppies. For the sides we got fries and extra hush puppies, and everything about this meal was fantastic. For our third entree we ordered the Sweet Honey Nashville chicken sandwich with a side of fries. The sweet Nashville sauce deliciously paired with the savory chicken making this a fantastic sandwich. When my husband from Alabama saw they claim to have "southern comfort food," he was excited but skeptical to see if their sweet tea would be up to par. He said it definitely didn't disappoint and it tasted just like his mama had made it. Needless to say we were overwhelmingly impressed with The Hatch. We have another doctor's appointment in August and are already planning a return visit. read more

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Had to wait 10+ minutes for someone to take our order. After that, had to wait at least another hour just for the food to come out. They couldn't even bring out a caesar salad during the hour which says something. Very disappointing experience. read more

Service was good Appetizers were chicken wings and buffalo cauliflower, both were heavily battered and reminded us of wings out of a bag, the batter was so think on the cauliflower that some pieces had no cauliflower at all just breading Catfish was over fried I ordered a rack of ribs it came with only 4 bones the waitress said that was a 3/4 of a rack, the ribs were so mushy they had to be eaten with a fork The mashed potatoes were the worst I've ever had The best part of the meal was the hushpuppies with honey butter We will not return read more

Had lunch here as we needed dog friendly. My wife's salad was fine, the hush puppies were good but the shrimp and grits had 1/8 of oil/grease on the top. Should have sent it back. But we were traveling and in a bit of a hurry. I'm kicking myself as I always rely on Yelp and have never had a bad experience. This time I saw the less than stellar review but due need to eat outside I felt comfortable after reading the reviews on another platform, (Google) where they were more positive. Big mistake. I showed the waitress at the end (after getting the check ) and here words were "that's kinda gross". Nuff said but shame on the kitchen sending it out and a bit in her for not noticing the oil spill, and for me for not sending it back. read more

The Hatch was excellent. Good food and excellent service from Ciera. We'd come again. read more

I came in to Roanoke very eager to experience their shrimp in grits. Had them in Charlotte in Dec. they were scrumptious. The dish came out with cold not luke warm but cold grits & hot shrimp. Both of ourder. My friend had the surf and turf that comes with shrimp & grits, lobster tail & lamb chops. The entee' came w% o the lobster tail. We sent both dishes back. The grits were to cheese without any creo seasoning. Just butter and cheese & milk i assume.We are great cooks & to beat all they microwaved our whole plated so the shrimp wS tuff when it returned to use. They gave us 8 perfectly cooked shrimp we bought those home & thrashed the meal. Drink was very good. 70.00 waisted. I will never go back. Seriously, I see why their reviews are not good. M.Petty​ read more

Had to leave. Scrambled eggs served in two small bowls, over cooked and ice cold. Bacon greasy. Nothing positive except waitress was extremely pleasant. read more

We stumbled on this place when we were looking for a simple diner with breakfast. And wow, what a fantastic place to discover! The food was a delicious southern food at its best. My husband had the surf and turf cheesy grits, and the tiny nibble I was able to steal was delicious!! I had the waffle sliders, which is a handheld (but better eaten with knife and fork) version of chicken and waffles. Beware the powered sugar as you are eating these, our table looked like a snow storm had blown through. The restaurant had a very upbeat and happy atmosphere. People laughing and trying to find out what everyone else had ordered. Our waitress, Chelsea, just added to the happy vibe. We were there late morning, just before the lunch crowd and would highly recommend this restaurant for someone looking for a weekday brunch or really good entrees. read more

On his rainy day in Roanoke I found myself in the mood for ribs. I made the mistake of selecting The Hatch. Won't do that again! The ribs sure did not meet the "fall of the bone" test. You, in fact, had to pry off the meat with a knife and fork. The sauce was very thin and tasted like tomato juice. I love creamy cold slaw, but not drowned in mayonnaise! On a positive side, the service was good and the bake beans were excellent. I just would not recommend The Hatch for ribs. not recommend it for ribs read more

So I tried this place the other night and found the Shrimp and Grits to be good. Today I came back and got the spicy crunchy shrimp. I requested the cabbage and sauce on the side. I received 5 sad shrimp and wilted lettuce. The devil eggs were incredibly bland. They tasted like a boiled egg with old bacon on top of wilted lettuce with a little razzle of paprika. I don't think disappointed is a strong enough word. read more

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I stopped at this restaurant while traveling south and again when going back home. The fried green tomatoes & fried chicken made it worth the stop. The foods have a red tinge to them so I asked what the secret was. The waitress said that they had their own mix of spices but it was not for sale. read more

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Amazing food and service! Josh was great and attentive! Cool atmosphere and vibe. Definitely will be back when I'm in the area.

This is some of the most bland food I've had in a long time. Not only was my food bland, all four of us as a group agreed it was super unappealing. The vibes are good and service good but food is horribly disappointing. read more

The salmon and shrimp meal was delicious. Jenny was a sweetheart and the mimosas were delicious. Definitely a go to for brunch with friends.

Surly server who looked like she wanted to be anywhere else, expensive prices for what you got, and very seasoned food - this was our experience. I don't know what the small portion (and a bowl) of chicken and dumplings were, but they weren't chicken and dumplings. Curry? Maybe. Thyme? Basil? Not sure. Canned peas? Did they just warm up some Chunky canned and put dumplings and curry in it? Very suspect. VERY salty. Hubby's sandwich had a hair on it. Tiny portion of banana pudding, brought to the table in a to go cup, was over $5. It was delicious, but at least serve in house diners the food in a bowl. Sad to say, we won't be back. read more

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Service was great. It's a casual eatery with basic food but very good. And price was great. We had the wings which we thought were meaty and well prepared. The ribs were tasty and the PoBoy was excellent. The Cobb salad was ok. Basic but satisfying. We enjoyed our meal and would go back. Casual and simple good food. read more

All in all, tasty food with a few hiccups. The chicken was dry from being fried too long and my mom got the wings which also were dry. We ordered hush puppies as a starter which also had been fried too long and looked burnt, and were dry. The macaroni salad was delicious and the fries were perfectly seasoned. The service was great as well. Being from the South, I don't think this restaurant could hang with the best southern restaurants, but that being said, the flavors were all there, just the person doing the frying needs to be quicker on the draw. read more

The food is amazing, we had the Southern fried chicken and the Seafood tower, it all tasted perfectly delicious. Our girl Kimba was very friendly and attentive, the owner came by our table as well and we were very impressed by her story on how they started and where they are headed. The place was clean and very soothing atmosphere. The music was just loud enough to be pleasant read more

The Hatch - desert menu - Southern Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia