Tag: The Hatch
thursday august 23rd 2007
All Along the Waterfront: Dinner at The Hatch
Less than beautiful, The Hatch's drab concrete exterior is built to endure our harshest seasons, but it doesn't really scream “waterfront”. That is until you pass through it to the deck that runs along the river's edge, providing diners with a view of the lighthouse and our blue, blue lake.
The Hatch is anything but formal, consisting of a large building with counter service, a handful of tables and a smaller “shack” that serves seafood, snacks and ice cream.
Inside, the menu is decidedly Buffalo summertime fare: Sahlen's hot dogs, hamburgers and sausages are the most popular choices, but one can find sandwiches, salads, soup and even breakfast here. Beer and wine are available, and karaoke, coupled with the Friday fish fry, keeps The Hatch hoppin' on the weekends.
The price points are reasonable, especially when you consider that many waterside establishments inflate their prices. My family of four had hot dogs and hamburgers, killer fries and onion rings, drinks and ice…
