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The Mermaid Oyster Bar, New York, NY

The Mermaid Oyster Bar

4.7
4.7
2089 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for happy hour
  • Good for special occasions
The Mermaid Oyster Bar is a warm, friendly, casually sophisticated neighborhood meeting place for dining, drinking and socializing. We serve seafood inspired from the North Atlantic and the Mediterranean. All our food is extremely fresh. “From the sea to the table” is how we like to put it.

Happy hour daily from 4:00 - 6:00 pm. $1.50 oysters & clams, drink specials and Mermaid favorites like our fish tacos, shrimp sliders and more.

Swim on by we look forward to serving you soon!

- The Mermaid Oyster Bar Team

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 260-0100
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Michael Cressotti
  • Neighborhood
    Greenwich Village
  • Cross street
    Corner of Bleecker & MacDougal
  • Parking details
    There is a lot on West 3rd between Bleecker St and Sixth Ave.
  • Public transit
    West 4th Street<br />Houston Street
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Mon - 4:00 PM - 8:45 PM,Tue - Sat - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Happy hour daily from 4:00 - 6:00 pm (available at bar and all tables). $1.50 oysters & clams, drink specials and Mermaid favorites like our fish tacos, shrimp sliders and more.

What 2,089 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Mermaid Oyster Bar offers a delightful seafood experience with its "best oyster deal in town" and the freshest clams. Known for its "outstanding service" and vibrant happy hour, patrons enjoy dishes like lobster rolls and calamari. Despite occasional noise and price concerns, it's a "favorite spot" for many seafood lovers.

2,089 Reviews
  1. Debra

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely atmosphere. Great wait staff. Delicious seafood.
    The Mermaid Oyster BarResponded today
    We appreciate the kind words and hope to see you again soon. Cheers!

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  2. Bill

    New York City

    8 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    My date's salmon was overcooked. My lobster roll was small.
    The Mermaid Oyster BarResponded today
    Hi Bill, We are certainly disappointed to hear that was your experience as that is certainly not the experience we aspire to provide. If you would like to send me your personal details privately, we would be happy to make sure that if you decide to give us another chance we will go above and beyond to make sure your experience was not repeated.

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  3. A

    New York City

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, friendly and accommodating staff. Will be back again. Thank you!

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  4. Jill

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot for drinks, oysters and an excellent meal!
    The Mermaid Oyster BarResponded on November 15, 2024
    Thank you for stopping by The Mermaid Inn. We are so glad you like our oysters! We really appreciate the 5 stars and hope you swing by again soon! Brian and The Mermaid Inn team

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always amazing, come open in Los Angeles, anywhere! Thank you

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  6. Katherine

    New York City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I enjoyed the very famous lobster roll. Thank you.

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  7. Aura

    New York City

    103 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    103 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful experience. The food, the staff, are amazing. We do go for happy hour because not only the best oysters and clams in the city but price perfect. But the salads, calamari and entrees are great also. My favorite is the whole grilled branzino, tasty and perfect. Jason is the greatest host.

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  8. ken

    New York City

    193 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    193 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    ALWAYS a great dining spot ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Delicious lobster 🦞 rolls and bay fries. AMAZING cocktails and wonder service. Thank you for a great evening 🙌🏼
    The Mermaid Oyster BarResponded on November 5, 2024
    Thank you for stopping by The Mermaid Inn. We love the Lobster rolls either way you order them. Glad you had great service! We really appreciate the 5 stars and hope you swing by again soon! Brian and The Mermaid Inn team

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  9. Angel

    London

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great oysters and fantastic service! I like their small plates a sit is a way to try more dishes. Cocktails are amazing too!
    The Mermaid Oyster BarResponded on November 5, 2024
    Thank you for stopping by The Mermaid Inn. We really appreciate the 5 stars and hope you swing by again soon! Brian and The Mermaid Inn team

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  10. Jennifer

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Great oyster happy hour. We had a disappointing food mix up this visit but we love the restaurant

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FAQs

The Mermaid Oyster Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 260-0100.

The Mermaid Oyster Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 2089 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Mermaid Oyster Bar

89 MacDougal Street, New York, NY 10012

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Corner of Bleecker &amp; MacDougal
  • Neighborhood
    Greenwich Village
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Oyster Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is a lot on West 3rd between Bleecker St and Sixth Ave.
  • Public transit
    West 4th StreetHouston Street
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Michael Cressotti
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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