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The Galley Hatch, Hampton, NH
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The Galley Hatch

4.6 (742)
$30 and under
American
325 Lafayette Rd, Hampton, NH 03842

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2 people
19:00

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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.

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
  • 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.
  • Delivery & takeout

What 742 people are saying

The Galley Hatch reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • New Hampshire

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Galley Hatch offers "wonderful food" with a cozy ambiance, perfect for celebrations or casual dinners. Despite occasional service delays during busy times, patrons appreciate the friendly staff and diverse menu. Highlights include "awesome baked haddock," "prime rib," and "amazing cocktails." Regulars praise the "excellent service" and "great desserts," making it a popular choice for locals and visitors alike.
742 Reviews
  1. Kelli

    Philadelphia6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Galley Hatch is ALWAYS a great dining experience. Service was awesome as usual! Thank you Kylie, Reagan and Katie! Mom’s night out was a hit.

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  2. Lorraine

    New Hampshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They make the best pizza. My husband had the California wrap and it was loaded. Service was excellent.

    1 person found this helpful

  3. Amy

    Maine1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 13 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was wonderful, made in house! Our server was attentive. We were VERY pleased with the sound proofing which allowed the ambient noise to be very diminished. We celebrated a birthday and our server remembered and brought a candle and song! I was very glad I made a reservation for a Tuesday night, and would recommend the same for any night of the week!

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  4. Deb

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A delicious meal and a friendly atmosphere. Background noise/ music was pleasant and we could talk to people across the table.k

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  5. Bruce

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Getting seated was a little slow but, hey it was Mother’s Day. Once seated, the service was great, the food was great, and the wait staffers were appropriately attentive. All things considered it was an outstanding experience.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Vaughn

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Awesome baked haddock and squash and chicken kabobs!

    1 person found this helpful

  7. David VIP

    Greater Boston23 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 9 May 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was not cooked through and what was was badly overcooked. Worst meal I have had in the last 10 years. Service was fine but the food was terrible

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  8. Debbie

    Greater Boston1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 8 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I had the scallops and was very disappointed. They had no flavor - I even gave some to my friends to make sure it wasn't me. Was a big decision to spend $40 on a meal that was tasteless. I did enjoy the mashed potatoes and broccoli (that I had to pay extra for).

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  9. John J

    Greater Boston15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was EXCELLENT! Service was also excellent, although the restaurant was quite busy and it took longer to have our meals delivered than we anticipated. We had scheduled dinner before a concert engagement with plenty of time, and were only just in time for the concert. If planning on a Saturday night, allow a bit of extra time. But everything was EXCELLENT!!!

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  10. Lisa

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 25 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, varied menu and live music - great night out.

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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 4.6 stars by 742 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
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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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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