Down the Hatch Seafood Restaurant

My experience at this location was mixed.  My waitress/server was very pleasant and friendly.  The condition of the dining was "old".  It does not look like it has been rehabbed or refurbished in 15-20 years.

The food was average.  I had a steak with baby potatoes and a side salad.  The salad seemed to be a bit more complicated than it needed to be.  Some exotic greens, sunflower seeds and cranberry raisins.  The steak was bland and/or under seasoned.  The potatoes were good.  For the price, the meal was an under performer.  Expect to pay around $20-25/person, excluding bar drinks.

The key lime pie was good and what I have come to know as authentic.

"If you are near Daytona Beach do not miss this restaurant. The setting is fabulous, the fish fresh and the key lime pie are excellent".  Great tee shirts too!!

The ambience is nice. We enjoyed being outdoors. We didn't enjoy the stares though.

I might be too healthy for this place. The blackened shrimp is good. The Caesar salad wasn't exactly to my liking because the lettuce was a bit old (it was turning brown in the middle). Nothing else on their menu appealed to me personally. I'm too picky I guess.

My husband had the fish & chips, which was average.

My daughter had their pasta off the kids menu. We would have to pay an additional $7 for broiled shrimp for her. Their kids menu should be expanded to include seafood items.