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    Down the Hatch Maui

    4.3 (4.3k reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    Live music
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Maruko X.

    Ambiance: open space bar restaurant opens until midnight, order through the counter and find your own table Service: very fast for ordering and serving food, attentively brought water and cleaned table Food: seafood influenced menu LAVA LAVA SHRIMP - **** crispy shrimp, lava lava sauce, green onions, pickled red onion, flavorful and mild spicy, recommend DOUBLE SCRATCH BURGER - **** add cheese, juicy patty, recommend French Fries - *** thin cut Price: moderate portions and decent prices, about $15~$20 per person for food

    Lina P.

    Another wonderful location to eat a meal out. Great vibes with live music. Different restaurants to order from and then eat outside with other visitors. Another one of my Favorite means in Maui. I got the frozen pina colado but didn't like that much. Overly sweet and very frozen so got plenty of brain freezes. Very cute to look at but I couldn't drink more than half. My aunt ordered a pork plate of some sort. Very big portion unfortunately I thought this was alright. The pork (at least on this day) was overly salty and no other flavor besides salt. The mango salad was refreshing and we all agreed that was the best pet of the plate. We got the lava lava shrimp appetizers which was so good! Very filling since it's fried. That sauce is chefs kiss. I recommend that. The star of the meal was the lobster rolls we ordered. One of the best lobster rolls I've ever had (and I've only had two great ones!) that's a definitely must get if they still have that on the menu. I dined here in early 12/2022.

    Classic Pina Colada
    Claudia C.

    This place gets so much hype. It's dingy in the front but really nice once you go downstairs and enter. The food was mid, very diner-esque but if you get a coupon from any local store then it's worthwhile

    Avocado toast
    Ninh N.

    One of the stops on our honeymoon to Maui. Walking in it isn't much but after you seated, it has such a vibrant and bright vibes. Arrived around 11:30am and was seated right away for brunch. We got a pint of mimosa, avocado toast and southern style moco loco. Everything was very tasty! Especially the moco loco!!! The price wasn't too bad for Maui

    POG foam mai tai
    Felicitas L.

    Read some great reviews about this place & liked how they were open past 10pm- which is a rarity in Maui I've heard. I think they stay open until midnight or 1am most nights! AMBIENCE We got here on a Tuesday night- and it was POPPIN!!! Live music & sailor trivia event followed- lots of knot-tying involved...have legit island vibes! It's a good time & the whole bar & seating areas are outdoors. There's an adorable moat (haha) that runs through too. So cute. There are also 3 TVs behind the bar so there's something for everyone. FOOD I ordered the local grilled fish tacos & their fish happened to be mahi mahi. I expected it to taste dry & flavorless, since this spot seemed more like a bar but NOOOO- it was amazing! And I usually hate fruit with my tacos, but this combo worked. Salsa tasted really generic like it came from a bottle but the tacos were great. Fish tastes fresh- which was most important! And I was so impressed with the fact that they will prepare fresh fish you catch as well. How legit is that! DRINKS I didn't try any cocktails but I heard the POG foam mai tai & mule island style were pretty well balanced in flavor. Foam part didn't taste flavorful though. I got the mule mocktail & loved the tartness of it. CASUAL Order at the counter & seat yourself. Very laid back but a fun spot to eat, especially for late night when everything seems to close early. It's on a busy street with lots of shopping & dining options too. Water is serve yourself which honestly I think is perfect for bars. If you show your receipt at the shaved ice spot next door, you get 15% off! Nice PARKING It's street parking only fyi, so plan accordingly.

    Pork Belly Benny
    Michele T.

    The Lobster and Crab Stuffed Grilled Cheese is what caught our attention, and it did not disappoint. The bread was fluffy soft, and the sandwich was quite filling. Very good! Also wanted to try the whole fried fish, but it wasn't available on the day of our visit. We also arrived at the very last minute to order breakfast. Mom went with the Southern Fried Chicken and biscuit, which was the perfect size for her. Hubs ordered the Pork Belly Benny - poached egg cooked perfectly and liked the crispiness of the pork belly. Kiddo enjoyed the ahi tacos, and the other kiddo liked his fish and fries. Decent portions for the price, and we enjoyed the atmosphere.

    Lava shrimp
    Anna F.

    Had the fresh catch of the day grilled. Forgot to ask what the fish was and didn't take a picture. It came with white rice, broccoli and carrots. My parents ordered the fish and chips and lava shrimp which I did take a picture below. The shrimp is fresh. It's open air dining with a cool pond with goldfish.

    Lava Lava Shrimp
    Julie C.

    Down the Hatch restaurant is a seafood restaurant located in Lahaina and boy is it good! Reasonable prices for lunch with super fresh seafood that is full of flavor! We spent the day in Lahaina and we're looking for a good place to eat for lunch. Excited about the good reviews on Yelp, we decided to try Down the Hatch. We ordered the lava lava shrimp appetizer, grilled lava lava shrimp tacos, seared ahi tacos, and the fresh Ahi fish sandwich, and everything was excellent. Especially the seared Ahi tacos, was very generous on the ahi which was surprising. Everything tasted very fresh, and full of flavor. The tacos were accompanied by housemaid chips and salsa, and the Ahi fish sandwich was accompanied by fries. Simple flavors, but definitely a big hit!! My daughter just gobble down her all he fish sandwich, my husband couldn't stop talking about how good the food was! They also offer a kamaaina discount of 15%. We will definitely come back next time we are on Maui.

    POG mai tai
    Morgan P.

    POG MAI TAI FOR THE WIN This place is one of few that i would say are worth the wait. The food was yummy, the drinks were good and strong, and the outdoor/indoor seating is so nice in the Lahaina weather.

    Kim R.

    Another recommendation from a friend. She went here last summer and really liked it so told me about it. Upon research I found out that it was on a DDD episode! (Diners, Drive-ins and Dives) So it must be good. ;-) After a long day of traveling, tired and hungry we ended up here on our first night in town. The line to order moved fairly fast and our food came out even faster! We all liked what we got and would visit again.

    Mahima D.

    Highly recommend coming here if you're in Maui! there was a 15 min wait when we came but it didn't take too long, we ordered and found a table + food came out fast + we got the shrimp po boy, lava shrimp and crispy fish tacos and everything was delicious! Big fan of the shrimp!! The po boy had soft buttered bread and came with shoe string fries yum + the mango salsa on the tacos was divine. Also the fish tacos (came with 2) were HUGE! Biggest tacos I've ever seen + nice ambiance with ponds and koi fish + outdoor seating (can get a bit hot but they have large fans and shaded seating) My second favorite meal after Tin roof!

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    Tiffany C.

    We were in the area shopping and I had this place bookmarked. So incredibly glad that we stopped by! We got the fish and chips and it was absolutely fabulous. It must've been the most fresh fish and chips that I ever had and one of the best I've ever had as well. The outside was battered and fried to perfection. It was a nicer thicker batter (if you like that) that was crispy on the outside, and totally moist and juicy on the inside. The pieces of fish were huge! The shoestring fries were quite good as well. I must add that the staff were extremely helpful, accommodating, and fabulous! I had a walker, but there was no way to get down the stairs, and immediately a staff member grabbed the walker and brought it down for us. They have outside dining and it's quite packed. But we ordered online and the food was ready promptly.

    Cheeseburger, tasted great
    Jay P.

    Basement waterfall and koi pond in an interesting courtyard. There are numerous umbrellas for shade and places to shop and poke around at after your meal. It's centrally located and an easy place to stop by before or after the many excursions leaving from the harbor. Founded by 3 food industry vets from Georgia with executive chef Alvin Savella who won Maui Mags chef of the year in 2018. The menu has some items that are interesting fusions of Southern and Hawaiian like the Southern Moco Loco. My must order however was the whole fried fish which comes plated beautifully with abundant spinach salad and sweet potato sides. Tasted great and came out pretty quickly, love the way the fish was presented fully upright. Kids got the cheeseburger and coconut shrimp. The cheeseburger used great quality Maui cattle and tasted like a perfect cheeseburger, it came on a bed of shoestring fries which all of us loved. The coconut shrimp had a distinct coconut flavor unlike other places and was topped with a mango and a nice sweet/spicy Thai sauce.

    fried whole fish and Lobster and Crab Stuffed Grilled Cheese

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    Ask the Community - Down the Hatch Maui

    I know this location burned down due to the recent fire. Just wanted to check in with the owner if they are doing ok? I pray for their safety and well being. my thoughts are still with them all :(. sending you my hugs

    Do they take reservations?

    I'm not sure, but it seemed like a more casual place that would be Walk up...

    What do you recommend?

    For me it's breakfast. Uncles omelet or burrito. And the Bloody Mary carafe.

    Can you order Lobster and Crab grilled cheese for breakfast?

    Yes you can.

    Is the country gravy vegetarian? If not, what meat product does it contain?

    A simple phone call to the restaurant might answer this question don't ya think?

    Is this a good place for a "no-host group of 30 people (handful of kids)?

    I think it will depend on the time of day you go - peak times will be hard to get seating for that many people all at the same time.

    Do they have bottomless mimosas?

    We do not. We offer our $12 carafes between 8am-11am

    Do you have a kids' menu?

    Yes they do! For both breakfast and lunch/dinner menu. It's $8.95.

    What does the Lava Lava sauce taste like?

    It has a hint of spiciness - not like a spicy mayo

    Do you require proof of vaccination? For non vaccinated guests, is outdoor dinning an option?

    Nope! It's considered an outdoor restaurant so masks weren't required nor proof of vaccination

    What are their happy hour times?

    Our Happy Hour is 2pm-5pm Everyday!

    Hello, do you require vax cards?

    No they don't since it's "open air". I was just there 3 weeks ago FYI

    Will the restaurant be open Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?

    sorry we are not in maui Call

    Hi with the capacity rules, will I need a reservation? Thanks ahead?

    There is no capacity rules it was pretty busy when I went and no reservations you can just go right up order and take a seat and wait for your food.

    How many TV's are there?

    3 or 4 at the bar. BUT SKIP THIS PLACE! There are much better places to eat.

    Anything for vegetarians? We have a vegetarian in our party.

    Salads... or a peanut better and jelly sandwich

    Is there a new shot menu / cocktail menu?

    What time do they close the kitchen?

    Hello, Do you offer any gluten free options? If so, is there shared kitchen space or dedicated fryer, etc?…

    yes all tacos can be made with hand made corn tortillas, sandwiches in gluten free buns, and salads without bread. No we have a tiny kitchen, anything fried has gluten. Mahalo

    Is this a sports bar to view early soccer games?

    This is a restaurant that has a couple TV's at the bar. It is in the middle of a small shopping and dining complex and is open air.

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    We made an 8 PM reservation for two on a Thursday night and proceeded within minutes upon arrival…read more The food was excellent, and the atmosphere is relaxed. As a vegetarian, I asked the waiter what I could order and they said they could make pad Thai, Singapore noodles, garlic noodles, vegetarian. We ordered the green beans, appetizer and the Singapore noodles vegetarian both were excellent!! The Singapore noodles are a bean thread noodle with egg and tofu and bell peppers and tiny limes. I think were calamansi-- just delicious!! The green beans came with crispy, garlic, and spicy Fresno peppers on top and we're cooked to a chard perfection. Would definitely return. You can park in the Safeway/canner row parking lot and walk over.

    . I have always enjoyed dining at your restaurant, particularly because of the quality and…read moreconsistency of your dishes. However, my latest experience was somewhat disappointing. It was clear that the menu had undergone changes from the original offerings, yet there was no indication or communication about these updates prior to reservation, which left us surprised and dissatisfied with the dish served. It would have been very helpful if there had been some notice or explanation about the menu alterations, as it affected our expectations and overall enjoyment. The menu options between lunch and dinner were unexpected and somewhat disappointing, as it limited our choices.

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    Hula Grill honored our Open Table request with a beautiful view of bay and sunset. The crowds all…read morefill the walkways when the sun sets but the location and Hawaiian music from the barefoot bar makes this a must stop when visiting Kaanapali. Free dessert for special occasions. Our server plus bar servers and food servers ALL wished us a Happy Anniversary! Mahi Macadamia Entree and Grilled Red Snapper Entree were filling and prepared well. Save room for Hula Pie! Focaccia Bread with their signature pepper oil is now extra and not included with meal. This was our only disappointment. Lava Flow is excellent! We've been coming to Hula Grill every time we visit Maui. It's prices have soared over the 20 years, and it's vibe has become nosier from the crowds gathered in Whalers Shopping but it's food and service will be the reason we return next visit. Great job Hula Grill.

    Conveniently located inside Whalers Village right on the beach, this is one of the restaurants…read morerecommended if you're looking for a sit-down meal with a beautiful ocean view. Expect a wait but make a reservation in advance if you can. We started with the ahi tuna crispy rice, which was absolutely delicious. The crispy rice had the perfect crunch, while the fresh ahi, creamy sauce, and sesame seeds made every bite memorable. For my entrée, I had the coconut seafood chowder, served with rice. It was rich, creamy, and packed with flavor without being overly heavy. The seafood was perfectly cooked, and the fresh herbs and vegetables added a wonderful balance. We also ordered a side of broccolini, which was cooked perfectly and made a great addition to the meal. The service was attentive and friendly, and the atmosphere was relaxed with an island vibe. Between the delicious food, beachfront setting, and welcoming service, this is a spot we'd gladly return to. If you're looking for fresh, flavorful food in Maui with a fantastic view, this restaurant is definitely worth a visit. We'll be back the next time we're on the island!

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    The Dining Room
    The Dining Room features fresh island fish and prime cuts of meat

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    The Dining Room features fresh island fish and prime cuts of meat

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