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The Galley Hatch, Hampton, NH

The Galley Hatch

4.7
4.7
693 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 22 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for business meals
Established in 1970 by the late Mike and Kay Tinios, the Galley Hatch has been a seacoast favorite restaurant for 50 years. An extensive menu offers traditional American Food highlighting New England seasonality and serves lunch and dinner daily. Collectively, the Three Dining rooms, Tap Room, and four season Lower Deck, provide seating for over 400 guests. With sky-lit dining areas, a fireplace, wooden booths, and large round tables, The Galley Hatch boasts a charming and cozy New England ambiance.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (603) 926-6152
  • Website
    https://galleyhatch.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Jeff Schneider
  • Private party facilities
    With a variety of menus and rooms available; our team of experts will guide you through room and menu selection and work with you fine-tuning all of the details to ensure your Private Dining experience is perfectly tailored to fit the needs of you and your guests.

Menu

experience firsthand the luscious indulgences of cakes, pastries, and prepared foods in our warm inviting atmosphere surrounded by an eclectic mix of unique gifts, books, and wines.

Bakery

  • Cakes

    our cakes are award-winning! freshly made and available for carryout. selection and size may vary but can be reserved for next day pick-up. we also offer sheet cakes and custom cake orders with advance notice.

    • European Style Pastry

      we have 20 pastries to choose from and there is always a great assortment available! fresh, luscious, decadent; some chocolate; some creamy; all yummy. you just gotta try one of these mouth-watering desserts! great for a special treat, dessert, a gift, or just because you feel like it.

      • Prepared Foods

        need a quick snack? or a fast meal? we offer prepared to-go foods that are made right in our galley hatch kitchen! we are committed to ensuring everything is fresh and made from only quality ingredients. we also offer snacks, candies, nuts, drinks, and other assortments. come see us when you're in the neighborhood!

        • Coffee

          need some really good java? whether you brew your own at home or want our baristas to brew you a cup of cappuccino or espresso, we feature rao's coffee roasting co. renowned for roasting small hand-crafted batches of the highest quality green (fresh) coffee bean from around the world. bring home whole beans or we can freshly grind it for you.

          Cake And Pastry - Special Occasion Cakes

          • Chocolate, Vanilla

            • Marble With Buttercream Frosting

              Cake And Pastry - Specialty Cakes

              • Carrot Cake

                • Chocolate Mousse

                  • Double Chocolate Mousse

                    • Lemon Raspberry

                      • Chocolate Raspberry

                        • Boston Cream

                          • Strawberry Gateau

                            • Chocolate Mint

                              • Red Velvet

                                • Italian Rum

                                  • Strawberry Almond Torte

                                    • Strawberry Chocolate Ganache

                                      • Chocolate Caramel Cream Cake

                                        Cake And Pastry - Pies

                                        • Apple

                                          • Blueberry

                                            • Cherry

                                              • Banana Cream

                                                • Chocolate Cream

                                                  • Coconut Cream

                                                    • Key Lime

                                                      • Lemon Meringue

                                                        Cake And Pastry - Pastries

                                                        • Cannoli

                                                          • Carrot Cake

                                                            • Cheesecake

                                                              • Chocolate Caramel Cake

                                                                • Chocolate Mousse Cup

                                                                  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Bar

                                                                    • Cupcakes

                                                                      • French Apple Crisp

                                                                        • Fresh Fruit Tart

                                                                          • Key Lime Pie

                                                                            • Mini Pies

                                                                              • Mocha Brownie

                                                                                • Napoleon

                                                                                  • Rosebud

                                                                                    • Seven Layer Brownie

                                                                                      • Strawberry Glacier

                                                                                        • Sugar Free Puff

                                                                                          • Tiramisu

                                                                                            • Total Chocolate Experience

                                                                                              • Total Chocolate Mousse

                                                                                                • Vanilla Cake

                                                                                                  • Whoopie Pie And Éclair

                                                                                                    Cake And Pastry - Other Goodies

                                                                                                    • Chocolate Chip Cookies

                                                                                                      • Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

                                                                                                        • Decorated Seasonal Sugar Cookies

                                                                                                          • Assorted Tea Bread Loafs

                                                                                                            Last updated: 29 August 2023

                                                                                                            What 693 people are saying

                                                                                                            Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                            Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                                            4.7
                                                                                                            4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                            • 4.6Food
                                                                                                            • 4.8Service
                                                                                                            • 4.4Ambience
                                                                                                            • 4.3Value

                                                                                                            Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                            Diners' Choice Awards

                                                                                                            • New Hampshire

                                                                                                              Hot spot

                                                                                                            • New Hampshire

                                                                                                              Neighbourhood gem

                                                                                                            • New Hampshire

                                                                                                              American

                                                                                                            • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

                                                                                                              Good for groups

                                                                                                            • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

                                                                                                              Healthy

                                                                                                            • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

                                                                                                              Hot spot

                                                                                                            • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

                                                                                                              Neighbourhood gem

                                                                                                            • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

                                                                                                              American

                                                                                                            Review summary

                                                                                                            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                            The Galley Hatch in Hampton, NH is a beloved local gem, known for its "consistently excellent" food and welcoming atmosphere. The varied menu offers generous portions of delicious dishes, from seafood to comfort food favorites. Guests praise the "fantastic service" and rave about the on-site bakery's "incredible" desserts.

                                                                                                            693 Reviews

                                                                                                            1. Anthony

                                                                                                              Greater Boston

                                                                                                              15 reviews

                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                              15 reviews

                                                                                                              Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                              3. Service 4
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                              The food was excellent. Service was excellent, but the waitress was not friendly. A little smile goes a long way. However, I highly recommend this restaurant.

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                                                                                                            2. Kat.

                                                                                                              Greater Boston

                                                                                                              5 reviews

                                                                                                              4.0

                                                                                                              5 reviews

                                                                                                              Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                                                                              2. Food 3
                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                              My fried haddock wasn't hot as if it were just cooked, but was good. Sweet potato fries weren't cooked fully, were slightly mushy and were not hot. My side of spinach came out atleast 10mins AFTER our meals but it was piping hot! I originally chose garden salad as one of my sides and it consisted of rooty weeds, a few pieces of shredded carrots and one slice of cucumber with 3 croutons. It was not a salad. No Iceberg seen. Been there 3-4 times since summer and this was not great. Last few times have been good experiences. Service was good, although she didn't check in with us much. Young girl was pleasant and patient despite a few hiccups. Still gave her a nice tip with a couple extra bucks for Christmas. Just an off day, I guess, but we'll be back again.

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                                                                                                            3. Kathy

                                                                                                              New Hampshire

                                                                                                              1 review

                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                              1 review

                                                                                                              Dined on 17 December 2024

                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                              Excellent service, food was perfection. My haddock dish was perfect, along with friends steak dinner and another’s chicken dish. More than happy visiting Galley Hatch as always!

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                                                                                                            4. Jeannette

                                                                                                              Greater Boston

                                                                                                              1 review

                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                              1 review

                                                                                                              Dined on 14 December 2024

                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                              Food excellent, server was great!, despite how busy they were.

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                                                                                                            5. Paul

                                                                                                              VIP

                                                                                                              Greater Boston

                                                                                                              16 reviews

                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                              16 reviews

                                                                                                              Dined on 8 December 2024

                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                              Always an excellent dining experience! Thank you Patricia!!!

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                                                                                                            6. lin

                                                                                                              New Hampshire

                                                                                                              2 reviews

                                                                                                              3.0

                                                                                                              2 reviews

                                                                                                              Dined on 7 December 2024

                                                                                                              1. Overall 3
                                                                                                              2. Food 3
                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                              The service was excellent. Our waitress was right there checking in on us, refreshing our drinks and making sure everything was good. The room we were in made voices louder than they actually were, making it difficult to have conversation at our own table. My husband had the Asian chicken sandwich. He found it to have too much cornflakes on it, but the potato salad was good. Calamari was very good. Fish tacos were good, but I wished I'd ordered the burger or California wrap. Price was a bit high, but prices are increasing at all restaurants.

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                                                                                                            7. Maureen

                                                                                                              VIP

                                                                                                              Greater Boston

                                                                                                              6 reviews

                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                              6 reviews

                                                                                                              Dined on 7 December 2024

                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                              Always a pleasure......seated right on time, great waitress, great food, and a visit to the bakery on the way out...

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                                                                                                            8. Gigi

                                                                                                              New Hampshire

                                                                                                              3 reviews

                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                              3 reviews

                                                                                                              Dined on 2 December 2024

                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                              As usual, the food is good , the waitstaff is efficient and polite, the front desk staff is extremely welcoming. And the food is delicious!

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                                                                                                            9. Paul

                                                                                                              VIP

                                                                                                              Greater Boston

                                                                                                              16 reviews

                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                              16 reviews

                                                                                                              Dined on 16 November 2024

                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                              Thank you Liana for an excellent dining experience!

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                                                                                                            10. Ed

                                                                                                              Greater Boston

                                                                                                              1 review

                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                              1 review

                                                                                                              Dined on 9 November 2024

                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                              Excellent service and perfectly prepared fried seafood. Best ever!!!

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                                                                                                            FAQs

                                                                                                            The Galley Hatch offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (603) 926-6152.

                                                                                                            The Galley Hatch is rated 4.7 stars by 693 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                                            Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                                                                            Make a booking

                                                                                                            2 people
                                                                                                            19:00
                                                                                                            Booked 22 times today

                                                                                                            Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                                            Google Map for The Galley Hatch

                                                                                                            325 Lafayette Rd, Hampton, NH 03842

                                                                                                            Dining areas

                                                                                                            Additional information

                                                                                                            • Area
                                                                                                              Hampton
                                                                                                            • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                              Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
                                                                                                            • Price
                                                                                                              $30 and under
                                                                                                            • Cuisines
                                                                                                              American, Seafood, Mediterranean
                                                                                                            • Dining style
                                                                                                              Casual Dining
                                                                                                            • Dress code
                                                                                                              Casual Dress
                                                                                                            • Parking details
                                                                                                              Public Lot
                                                                                                            • Payment Options
                                                                                                              AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                            • Executive Chef
                                                                                                              Jeff Schneider
                                                                                                            • Additional
                                                                                                              Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining
                                                                                                            • Website
                                                                                                              https://galleyhatch.com/
                                                                                                            • Phone number
                                                                                                              (603) 926-6152
                                                                                                            • Private party facilities
                                                                                                              With a variety of menus and rooms available; our team of experts will guide you through room and menu selection and work with you fine-tuning all of the details to ensure your Private Dining experience is perfectly tailored to fit the needs of you and your guests.
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