Great place for breakfast. Full bar, good Bloody Mary. Only reason it's not 5 stars is location and service. It's not ocean side, but it is on Front Street, and it's in the courtyard of shop area. Only ding for service was you order/pay before you sit down. Neither are deal breakers, just makes it a 4 instead of a 5. Food and drinks are excellent considering the price is very reasonable.
Our group had lunch at Down the Hatch - Maui one afternoon after doing a submarine tour in the area. We saw an order of the Lobster & Crab Stuffed Grilled Cheese going to anther table and knew we had to try it.. and we're so glad we did! It was so very tasty! We also ordered the shrimp tacos, calamari, loaded fries and bacon brussel sprouts.. everything was delicious! Even though it was a hot afternoon, we found a table in the shade overlooking the koi fish pond.. and had the best time!
Love the service and the area. Ordered the lobster and crab grilled cheese. I'm a purist for my seafood and it seemed like the mayo, lettuce, and tomatoes overpowered the seafood. I suggest ordering it without lettuce, tomato and mayo. Otherwise, good flavor. Crispy calamari was not crispy. Seems like it was sent in a rush so it came out limp and oily. That was the biggest disappointment.
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I came for the fish tacos and they did not disappoint! Crispy, with some really excellent 'melt in your mouth' fish, topped with a bunch of awesome ingredients made for really delightful fish tacos. Probably the best I've ever had! Though there is a part of me that thinks the ingredient ratio is a bit off... Tacos kept leaking ingredients when I would take a bite. But overall, excellent.
I am mildly disappointed with the chips and salsa... Chips aren't much to write home about, they're quite hard and while they might be made fresh, they definitely weren't hot when they came to me so that magic is kind of lost. The salsa is also not much to write home about, and desperately needs a change to make the flavor a bit more BOLD. It's such a weak flavor it's hard to notice what it's even made of. But I'm glad it's included with the meal, and would rather have free weak chips and salsa rather than no free side.
The Coconut Crystal Shrimp appetizer though? Heavenly PERFECTION. They could not have made a more perfect dish. Sweet, sour, fresh, fruity, tangy, crunchy... Excellent. No notes on that!
The staff were helpful, and I liked how hands off the experience was, just ordering from the front (and thank goodness, you can get your own unlimited soda refills), and while the atmosphere was maybe a notch or two too loud, I like how it was a local musician and I'm overall happy with the experience.
Amazing food in a chill, casual atmosphere. Come at Happy Hour and dinner for live music. Order at the counter and the wait staff will bring your food to you. The sign on the stairs to enter the restaurant lets you know how long the wait will be for a table. All dishes have fun presentation- This is a great spot to hit for happy hour! The POG Foam Mai Tai, Lava Lava Shrimp, and the Lobster & Crab Mac & Cheese were the best!
Parking note: Park on the street for free if you can, or in a side parking lot (for a fee)
I went there fully expecting a tourist trap. NOT! Phenomenal food, very friendly servers, helpful order taker, great vibes, pleasant live music, prompt service. Prices were right and did I say the food was awesome!
A “must do” in Maui. Lava lava shrimp with rice and veggies is fantastic! Tacos were fresh and delicious and so was the sampler. I would encourage them to umph-up their drinks though. Cocktails were weak and left a lot to be desired. Stick to beer and standard stuff and your experience will be perfect!
Arrived at 10:20am. Before the lunch menu switch and I didn’t want to wait so we ordered breakfast. You have to order at the counter and then find a table. We all found suitable items. The women ordered a mimosa flight and enjoyed it to the end. The food came out quick and hot. Everyone finished their plate no problem. Happy hour here starts from 2-5 with entertainment. Definitely work the visit.
Lots of places at Maui can be overpriced but not this place. I felt the prices were reasonable for what I got. The chicken sandwich with the lava lava sauce was absolutely incredible and I also enjoyed the mermaid fries. Fast service too, I came in on a busy Friday Night and it didn't take long at all to get my food.
Good fare, friendly service, and great location. It can be hard to find a table when it's busy and they can build up a bit of a line to order. Order your food and go get a seat as quickly as you can, there's only a few in the shade! Grab your own water and utensils and wait for the food to come to you.
The chicken and waffles is good, and so are the benedicts, a bit on the small side but enough. Easy place for a quick meal that won't break the bank.
We had Down the Hatch twice during our stay (dinner and breakfast). Both times were fantastic! The Cajun Ahi, Fish Tacos and Spicy Caesar Salad (not pictured) were all delicious.
For breakfast, my family had the Seared Ahi Benny, Pork Belly Benny, the Southern Style Chicken Biscuit and fruit bucket (not pictured). All of these plates, minus the bucket, are big portions, so bring your appetite or share with your family!
Visited for happy hour for the first time. You place your order at the counter and then find your own table. If you'd like more drinks you order from the bar. Most of the tables were dirty as they had not been wiped off between customers. We had to ask the server to wipe down our table but it was still sticky. Despite lacking a bit in service and cleanliness, we were very impressed with the dishes we ordered! We ordered the coconut shrimp which was served with a fresh mango salsa, the lava lava shrimp, and the lobster and crab grilled cheese. They were all delicious and would order all again!
A great place for a meal! The food was great. We had the pork and grilled cheese and crab sandwiches. Definitely try the grilled cheese! Plenty of shops to explore after your meal.
Update: came back a second time for breakfast. Food is still super delicious! Definitely go for breakfast as well!
If you can get here during Happy Hour, you won’t be disappointed, except for the wait. This place cam highly recommended while in Maui and it was worth it. They have a wide variety options with fresh ingredients. My only complaint is that the salsa could use some updating in taste. Prices are decent for the location and they had live music, which is always a plus.
Order at counter and then seat yourself. My party of 6 was very happy with the drinks, Mimosa flight and Bloody Mary Carfes are delish! The food was phenomenal, the turtles in the koi pond stealing French fries were hilarious.
We returned several times during our stay and we’re never disappointed.
We came here on our first night after finding out almost everything is closed after 10pm! This is a great place to eat the kitchen is open late and they also have great drinks. There was a DJ and a small dance floor. Great inside/outside feel. We got the quesadilla and the pull-boy sandwich and they were both delicious.
It’s kinda a weird setup but you’ll recognize the line from the street. It’s one of those order at the counter and grab a table setups.
Awesome food tho. Everyone gets the lobster grilled cheese but that just sounds so heavy for after a day of surf and snorkeling. The Mahi fish ‘n chips are just about perfect. Fish tacos were too sweet and the sauce fell flat without much flavor for me. Maybe chef was off that day. And if you aren’t into the food, at least they have a coi pond…
What a fun place for lunch or dinner. I think they serve breakfast too, but didn’t try it. Food was amazing! It’s counter service, so take that for what it is. Loved the live music and happy hour.
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