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Down the Hatch Seafood Restaurant

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971 reviews
#3 of 8 Restaurants in Ponce Inlet
$$ - $$$, American, Bar, Seafood
4884 Front St, Ponce Inlet, FL 32127-7219
+1 386-761-4831
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4.0 971 reviews
#3 of 7 American in Ponce Inlet
#3 of 8 Restaurants in Ponce Inlet
Certificate of Excellence2017 - 2019 Winner
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4884 Front St, Ponce Inlet, FL 32127-7219
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STARTERS
Hatch Calamari
Calamari tossed in a sweet Thai chili sauce, black olives, and pepperoncinis
12
Poke Tuna
Ahi Poke is the hamburger of the Hawaiians. Fresh tuna complimented by simple seasonings, heirloom tomatoes, and topped with sesame seeds
12
Steamed Oysters
Ask your server for availability
Mussels
Cooked in wine, fresh garlic butter, and seasonings. Served with a bread roll
14
Hatch Famous Smoked Fish Dip
Our very own secret recipe. Jalapenos on the side
9
The Hatch Shrimp Boat
Shrimp sauteed, special seasonings, creamy and cheesy. Served in a toasted bread boat
13
Peel & Eat Shrimp
1/2 pound of fresh shrimp steamed in our special seasonings. Always a Hatch favorite
16
SOUPS & SALADS
Hatch Add Ons - Chicken: Grilled or Broiled $4; Chefs Fish Selection: Blackened or Broiled Shrimp $7
"She" Crab Soup
A bowl of our homemade Crab Soup. Recipe is a secret! Ask for a shot of sherry on the side
9
Shrimp Salad
A Hatch original served in a tortilla shell on a bed of chopped salad
12
Caesar Salad
Traditional Caesar with romaine, Parmesan, croutons, and creamy dressing
10
The Traditional
Mixed greens and lettuce with cucumber and cherry tomatoes
7
The Hatch Salad
Mixed Greens, apples, cranberries, nuts. Served with our homemade strawberry vinaigrette
12
Field Green Salad
Kale, super greens, heirloom tomatoes, roasted cabbage, and red onions. Topped with your choice of grilled salmon, chicken, or beef
13
SANDWICHES & BURGERS
The best burger you will ever eat! 1/2 pound of USDA Choice Mid-Western Beef. All sandwiches and burgers are served with lettuce and tomato
Basic Burger
10
Cheese Burger
American, Cheddar, Swiss, or Blue Cheese
11
Bacon Cheeseburger
The Basic Burger with smoked bacon and cheese on top
12
Hatch Burger
Cheese, grilled onions, and grilled mushrooms
13
Fish Sandwich
Select from our fresh fish selections
14
Fish of the Day Sandwich
Our chefs fresh fish fried to a golden brown
12
The Ultimate Fish Sandwich
Omega Rich Salmon grilled and served with a caper and sriracha mayonnaise on a whole grain bun
15
Ponce Fish Reuben
Broiled fish topped with sauerkraut, thousand islands dressing, and melted Swiss cheese on marbled Rye bread
12
The Hatch Fish Sandwich
Topped with grilled mushrooms and onion, with melted cheese
15
Chicken Sandwich
Broiled, Grilled, Blackened, or Buffalo Style
11
SEAFOOD DINNERS
All dinners are served with Traditional Salad, and our Chefs daily selection of the freshest seasonal sides
Spicy Spanish Snapper
Lightly blackened snapper served over Spanish seasoned vegetables
22
Scallop Dinner
Fried, Blackened, or Broiled
24
Bacon Wrapped Scallops
On a skewer. Large scallops wrapped in bacon, topped with a Chile Peanut sauce
26
Smoked Gouda Salmon
Salmon smothered in our secret Smoked Gouda sauce
25
Fish & Chips
Beer battered Haddock served with waffle fries
18
Trigger St. John
Broiled Triggerfish with breadcrumbs, scallion, tomatoes, and Parmesan
24
Captain Franks Two Fried
Our most popular menu item. Select two items: Fish of the day, shrimp, scallops, oysters, clam strips, or chicken
22
Black & Blue Tuna
Blackened Tuna Steak topped with melted blue cheese sauce
25
Fish of the Day Dinner
Chef's selection of fish deep-fried to a golden brown. Broiled or grilled
19
Shrimp Dinner
A Hatch staple. Fried, broiled, or blackened fresh shrimp
20
PASTA DINNERS
Specialty Pasta dinners come with our traditional salad and a bread stick
Seafood Au Gratin
Seafood baked in a creamy cheese sauce with pasta
22
Shrimp & Scallop Pasta
Broiled or blackened served over pasta with Marinara or Alfredo or Scampi Sauce
20
Pasta Primavera
Steamed vegetables in Alfredo or marinara over pasta
15
Chicken Pasta Alfredo
Broiled or blackened served over a pasta and smothered in our homemade Alfredo sauce
18
Shrimp Scampi
Shrimp made Scampi style with just the right amount of garlic, butter, and wine
20
Shrimp Kale Pesto
Broiled shrimp tossed in a kale pesto sauce served over pasta
20
Pasta with Shrimp in a Tomato Cream Sauce
Grilled shrimp tossed with pasta in a creamy sun dried tomato sauce topped with feta cheese and basil
20
BASKETS
Conch Fritters
Made just like the one in the Bahamas
10
Fried Clam Strips
Clams deep fried to a golden brown and served with fries
10
Coconut Shrimp
Served with a orange marmalade sauce and fries
10
Bang Bang Shrimp
Baby shrimp deep fried and tossed in a Hatch special spicy/hot sauce
10
Chicken Tenders
Served with hot spicy mustard sauce and fries
10
Hush Puppies
Our very own Southern style recipe
8
Sweet Potato Fries
Served with a cinnamon dipping sauce
6
Fried Corn Fritters
Deep fried corn puppies dusted in powdered sugar
6
Chicken Wings
8 or 16 Jumbo wings tossed in Buffalo, BBQ, Teriyaki, Sriracha, or Garlic Parmesan
8 Wings14
16 Wings18
Fried Oysters
Deep fried large oysters served with tartar sauce and fries
16
BEEF, PORK, & CHICKEN
Served with traditional salad, and our chef's daily selection of the freshest seasonal sides. All our meats are Sterling Silver® and aged for a minimum of 30 days
Prime Rib
Friday and Saturday nights only. A Hatch exclusive. Hand rubbed, slow roasted 14 oz. of Sterling Silver, choice of USDA Midwestern beef
27
Rib Eye
14 oz. Sterling Silver, USDA Choice Midwestern beef
29
Grilled Chicken Breast
Marinated and then grilled
16
Duroc Dry Aged Bone In Pork Strip
12 oz. of pork from Minnesota dry aged for 14 days. Heavy marbled pork, seasoned and grilled
22
Pork Chop Hatch Style
Thick cut pork chop with spinach and garlic topping
18
Filet Mignon
8 oz. of center cut Sterling Silver, USDA Choice Midwestern beef
32
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Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly
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Lunch, Dinner, Late Night
CUISINES
American, Bar, Seafood
FEATURES
Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music, Waterfront
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Last night meal

Once again a very good meal here service was great food was tasty and hot, the place has been refurbished since your last visit and they have done a great job. We both started with the Shrimp cocktail, then we had rib-eye with baked potato...More

Date of visit: November 2019
Thank 351MikeH351
Reviewed 1 week ago
An improved version of an old classic.

We have visited and ate at this spot over the years, under different names and owners, and it never disappoints. The food and decor has been elevated since the last hurricane and I will definitely return when in the Daytona area.

Date of visit: November 2019
Thank tomTmoney
Reviewed 3 weeks ago
Great waterside bar and restaurant in Ponce

A local we met while exploring Ponce Inlet led us to Down the Hatch. We had drinks and shared the Bang Bang Shrimp appetizer--awesome choice. We intend to return for lunch or dinner on our next visit to Ponce.

Date of visit: October 2019
1  Thank Mitch B
Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
So worth the drive

About a half an hour drive south of Ormond Beach to this eatery. Well worth effort. The restaurant is located on th3 Halifax River..great views with a waterfront flavor. Very inclusive menu with all items fairly priced for a beach scene place. For this who...More

Date of visit: October 2019
Thank FredW851
Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
Try the fish dip

The smoked fish dip is excellent and a must try. The fried shrimp are good, but I have had better. They have a good beer selection and the staff is excellent.

Date of visit: October 2019
Thank robbier601
Reviewed October 17, 2019
Crab legs galore!

Our family visited for an early dinner and could not have been more satisfied. We had crab legs and the fish of the day basket. Our trigger fish was fried perfectly and the Crab legs were some of the best I've had. The casual, water...More

Date of visit: October 2019
Thank D B
Reviewed October 11, 2019
Great, casual water front dining

This was our first stop after arriving in Ponce Inlet. Great seafood--overlooking the river---while the sun sets.

Date of visit: October 2019
Thank CHRISTINE B
Reviewed October 7, 2019 via mobile
Yum

Love love love this place. The salmon with smoked Gouda cheese sauce is a must have. We love to sit and watch the boats come in and out.

Date of visit: October 2019
Thank Kittygirlx5
Reviewed October 5, 2019
Excellent Food

Loved the lobster and crab grilled cheese sandwich! The lava lave shrimp were a great appetizer too. Fun atmosphere and good food!

Date of visit: October 2019
Thank imhntn
Reviewed October 4, 2019
Return visit

I first visited here from Scotland 35 years ago with my wife and baby son and i have returned numerous times since then, however the latest visit was with my son and his young family, it's a great place to sit and watch the activity...More

Date of visit: July 2019
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TravelingAldy
September 19, 2017|
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Response from BryanBiery | Reviewed this property |
I’m not sure, but if the music started at 5:00, perhaps the Happy Hour too?
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Bonnie K
July 17, 2017|
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Response from LJosonwisco | Property representative |
WE have live music in the inside bar area on the weekends , see website for more information. We have Happy hour Monday thru Friday . Check our website
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Robert E
August 14, 2016|
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Response from WonderingPartners | Reviewed this property |
They have a web site, where I'm sure their menus are posted.
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