Down the Hatch is a casual family restaurant with good food at a reasonable price. They serve seafood as well as landlover meals for those who dont care for seafood. Portion sizes are large and the pricing is reasonable. Inside has lots of window seating looking out into the jetty. We have watch dolphin play there and even saw a few manatees. The kids love it. They have an outside deck with a band playing in the evenings.

I have gone to this restaurant for years. It is located right on the inlet. Boats can dock right up and climb aboard the restaurant. The catch of the day is the best bet. I have had other things on the menu, but nothing compares to the value of the catch of the day.

Down the Hatch is extremely popular with the locals, as well as tourists, and reservations are recommended or be prepared to wait an hour for a table. If you have to wait then I suggest going to the bar and having a drink and an appetizer. If you are adventurous, try the shark bites.