The Mermaid Inn

Name: The Mermaid Inn
Address: Mermaid Street, Rye, East Sussex, United Kingdom, TN31 7EY
Telephone: 01797 223065
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1374 Reviews

£26 to £40

British

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2 people

11 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 10 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines

Dine in the AA 2 Rosette Linen Fold Panelled Restaurant, where you can enjoy the ambience of the large restaurant, the cosiness of The Dr Syn Dining Room or the privacy of the Boardroom for your evening meal, lunch and breakfast.

Head Chef Drew King is focused on using quality, seasonal, local ingredients and cooking them perfectly. He has a broad range of experience having worked in Michelin Star restaurants. and is able to adapt to the requirements of the guest and the occasion.

Please note dogs are not allowed in the Restaurant. Bookings are for the Restaurant only. We do not reserve for The Bar and outside seating areas.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British, French
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri, Sun 12:00 pm–12:30 am Daily 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm
Phone number
01797 223065
Website
http://www.mermaidinn.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Drew King
Private party facilities
We can offer a range of menus to suit the occasion.We can provide a personalised service to help you plan the food and wine to ensure we can create a memorable occasionWe offer private dining in our Board Room, or our Dr Syn Dining Room and for larger functions we can seat up to 90 guests in our Tudor Room.

Location
Mermaid Street, Rye, East Sussex TN31 7EY
Area
Rye
Parking details
Unfortunately we are unable to offer parking to our restaurant customers as our small car park is reserved for hotel guests. There are a number of alternative car parks locally, and reception will be happy to direct you to these.
Public transit
The Rye railway station and bus station are both a 5 minute walk to The Mermaid Inn.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

Pan Seared Rye Bay Scallops (GF) (C)
Apple, Burnt Grapefruit, Tarragon
Hedgerow of Tonbridge Wood Pigeon (GF) (A)
Celeriac, Roast Pear, Port
Rye Fish Market Natural Smoked Haddock (GF)
Kedgeree’. Chorizo, Peas
Assiette of Jerusalem Artichoke (GF/DF) (V/Vg)
Rosemary, Sage, Pine Nuts
Leek & Potato Soup (V)
Ashmore Cheddar, Poached Egg

Main Courses

) Duo of Duck (A) (N)
Braised Chicory, Orange, Almonds, Port
Rye Bay Skate Wing (A) (C/M)
Crab Mousse, Saffron Potato, Smoked Mussel Beurre Blanc
Truffled Gnocchi (GF) (V/Vg) (N)
Cauliflower, Spinach, Nerominded Cheese, Salted Almond
Confit Pork Belly
January King Fondant Potato, Black Pudding, Malt
Butternut Squash Pithivier (V)
Chestnut, Kale, Black Garlic
Rye Bay Wild Sea Bass (GF) (A)
Wild Mushroom, Vanilla, Salsify

Side Dishes

)Sauteed Local Greens (GF)
Buttered New Potatoes, Crisp Shallots, Chives
Mermaid House Salad (Vg)

Desserts

Passion Fruit Souffle
Coconut Custard, Dried Raspberry
Pear Belle Helene (Vg) (DF)
Tahitian Vanilla Ice Cream
Dark Chocolate Fondant (N)
Hazelnut, Caramel Ice Cream
) Proper Sherry Trifle (A)
(Adults Only)
Selection of English Cheese (GF*) £4.00 Supplement
Crackers, Quince, Grapes, Chutney & Pickled Walnuts
Choice of Home-made Ice Creams & Sorbet
Filter Coffee, Espresso, Cappuccino, Café Latte Tea or Infusions with Petit FoursGBP 4.00
A discretionary 10% Service Charge is added for good service.

What 1,374 people are saying

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

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

East Sussex
Best Ambience
East Sussex
Great for brunch
East Sussex
Good for business meals
East Sussex
Healthy
East Sussex
Great for fine wines
East Sussex
Romantic
East Sussex
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Mermaid Inn offers a "fantastic dining experience" with "excellent food" and "attentive staff" in a charming historical setting. Guests rave about the "lovely atmosphere" and "beautifully presented dishes." While some note occasional service hiccups, the inn remains a "must-visit" for its rich history and "delicious offerings."

1,374 Reviews

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Melissa
East Sussex
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went with my Husband to celebrate a anniversary. Food was delicious & good value, staff were friendly & attentive.
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Liesbet
London
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on 30 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We arriveerden een kwartier te vroeg voor onze reservering en er werd ons gezegd dat ze ons nog niet konden zetten, dus we moesten wachten in de lounge. na 20 minuten wachten zijn we ons zelf terug gaan aanbieden (ze kwamen ons niet halen) en werden we naar een kleine extra ruimte gebracht waar maar één tafeltje zat en waar dus nog meer dan genoeg plaats was. ik zou er dus versteld van staan dat dat een kwartier vroeger nog vol zat... beetje jammer dat ze ons dan niet daar ineens zetten en zeggen dat we eerst iets moeten drinken voor we ons eten kunnen bestellen omdat het te druk was... Van de kaart waren verschillende gerechten ondertussen ook op, of vervangen door iets anders, op zich geen groot probleem. Wat we hadden was matig, het zag er elke keer zeer mooi uit, maar er was altijd wel iets. De duif van mijn man was nog quasi rauw, mijn camembert niet echt warm, pork belly was droog... Restaurant ziet er beter uit dan de kwaliteit is. Wel gezellig zitten en op niveau met alle mooie details (tafelkleedjes, tafelzilver, etc) maar van de kwaliteit van eten hadden we meer verwacht. Jammer...
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Vicky
East Sussex
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was outstanding, the service was quick and staff excellent.
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Heather
East Sussex
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 23 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and service and a great unique venue, Thankyou
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Michelle
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service from start to finish was truly amazing. The food was so delicious and the service too, especially Steven who explained how the venison was cooked was truly appreciated by us. We will definitely be returning to this magical place.
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Mark
East Sussex
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Was disappointed with Turkey roll & some of sprouts did not taste very nice. After eating 2 of them the next 3 had a horrible taste hence I only ate 2 1/2.
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Caroline
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect in every possible way!! The ambience and service were outstanding!! The food (scallops, potato and leek soup, venison, and sea bass) were prepared imaginatively and impeccably.
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Michelle
Dorset
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely food in a lovely setting. The staff were attentive and very personable
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Johan
East Sussex
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
a great expierience we enjoyed the tasts of every dish
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Desmond
Hampshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A great meal with excellent service in an outstanding setting.
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The Mermaid Inn is rated 4.6 stars by 1374 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

11 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 10 times today

Mermaid Street, Rye, East Sussex TN31 7EY

Additional information

Area
Rye
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri, Sun 12:00 pm–12:30 am Daily 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British, French
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Unfortunately we are unable to offer parking to our restaurant customers as our small car park is reserved for hotel guests. There are a number of alternative car parks locally, and reception will be happy to direct you to these.
Public transit
The Rye railway station and bus station are both a 5 minute walk to The Mermaid Inn.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Drew King
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://www.mermaidinn.com/
Phone number
01797 223065
Private party facilities
We can offer a range of menus to suit the occasion.We can provide a personalised service to help you plan the food and wine to ensure we can create a memorable occasionWe offer private dining in our Board Room, or our Dr Syn Dining Room and for larger functions we can seat up to 90 guests in our Tudor Room.

The Mermaid Inn

Make a booking

Additional information

Menu

Dinner

Entrees

Pan Seared Rye Bay Scallops (GF) (C)

Hedgerow of Tonbridge Wood Pigeon (GF) (A)

Rye Fish Market Natural Smoked Haddock (GF)

Assiette of Jerusalem Artichoke (GF/DF) (V/Vg)

Leek & Potato Soup (V)

Main Courses

) Duo of Duck (A) (N)

Rye Bay Skate Wing (A) (C/M)

Truffled Gnocchi (GF) (V/Vg) (N)

Confit Pork Belly

Butternut Squash Pithivier (V)

Rye Bay Wild Sea Bass (GF) (A)

Side Dishes

)Sauteed Local Greens (GF)

Buttered New Potatoes, Crisp Shallots, Chives

Mermaid House Salad (Vg)

Desserts

Passion Fruit Souffle

Pear Belle Helene (Vg) (DF)

Dark Chocolate Fondant (N)

) Proper Sherry Trifle (A)

Selection of English Cheese (GF*) £4.00 Supplement

Choice of Home-made Ice Creams & Sorbet

Filter Coffee, Espresso, Cappuccino, Café Latte Tea or Infusions with Petit FoursGBP 4.00

What 1,374 people are saying

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Review summary

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