The Mermaid Oyster Bar

Name: The Mermaid Oyster Bar
Address: 89 MacDougal Street, New York, NY, United States, 10012
Telephone: (212) 260-0100
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

2088 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2+ people

25 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 27 times today

Neighbourhood 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
Website
http://www.themermaidnyc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Michael Cressotti

Location
89 MacDougal Street, New York, NY 10012
Area
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, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, 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.

Popular dishes

1/2 Dozen Littleneck ClamsUSD 12.00
Salmon TartareUSD 14.00
Orange Ponzu, Sesame & Crackers
Tuna Avocado CrudoUSD 18.00
Avocado, Jalapeño, Lemon & Mache
Yellowtail CevicheUSD 17.00
Leche De Tigre, Fresno Chili & Wasabi Sesame Crunch
Jumbo ShrimpUSD 6.00
Baby Grand PlatterUSD 42.00
Six Clams, Six Oysters & Salmon Tartare
Grand PlatterUSD 79.00
Twelve Oysters, Six Clams, Shrimp Cocktail, Tuna Avocado Crudo, Salmon Tartare
Great Grand PlatterUSD 99.00
Twelve Oysters, Six Clams, Shrimp Cocktail, Tuna Avocado Crudo, Salmon Tartare & Snow Crab Hand Roll

Hand Rolls

2 Per Order

Snow CrabUSD 22.00
Sushi Rice, Nori, Avocado & Spicy Mayo
Yellowfin TunaUSD 19.00
Sushi Rice, Nori, Scallion & Pickled Ginger
Tiger ShrimpUSD 22.00
Sushi Rice, Nori, Old Bay Mayo, Chive

Today's Oysters

oysters are beautiful & they taste good, too

BarcatUSD 3.00
Chesapeake Bay, VA
Glidden PointUSD 3.00
Damariscotta River, ME
WellfleetUSD 3.50
Wellfleet Harbor, MA
Naked CowboyUSD 3.50
Long Island, NY
East Beach BlondeUSD 4.00
Ninigret, RI
ShibumiUSD 4.00
Puget Sound, WA

Small Plates

Kale SaladUSD 16.00
Parmesan & Fried Garbanzo
Roasted CauliflowerUSD 14.00
Pecan Brown Butter
Iceberg Wedge Salad USD 16.00
Cherry Tomato, Maytag Blue Cheese, Apple Smoked Bacon & Buttermilk Ranch
Seared Calamari SaladUSD 16.00
Cremini, Shiitake, Castelvetrano, Piquillo & Feta
Hamachi CollarUSD 17.00
Togarashi, Daikon & Tamari Lemon
Roasted Butternut Squash RisottoUSD 14.00
Salsa Macha & Queso Fresco
New England Clam ChowderUSD 12.00
Smoked Bacon & Fingerling Potatoes
Nantucket Smoked Trout DipUSD 15.00
Dill, Cucumber, Creme Fraiche & Bagel Chips
Lobster KnucklesUSD 18.00
"Escargot" Style & Grilled Bread
Mac & CheeseUSD 13.00
Add Lobster +7/ Add bacon +4

Large Plates

Fried Shrimp & Oyster Po'BoyUSD 27.00
French Bread, Lettuce, Tomato, Tartar Sauce & Apple Slaw
Mermaid Fish TacosUSD 28.00
Blackened or Beer Battered
Seared True North SalmonUSD 30.00
kobacha puree, red swiss chard, lemon butter
Whole BranzinoUSD 36.00
Salsa Verde & Sea Salt
Black Angus BurgerUSD 26.00
Vermont Cheddar, Pretzel Bun & Old Bay Fries [Add Bacon OR Avocado +3]
The Lobster RollUSD 35.00
Old Bay Mayo OR Drawn Butter

Happy Hour

*Monday All Day. Tue - Sun 4:00pm - 6:00pm*

Chef's Choice OysterUSD 1.50
Minimum of 6
Chef's Choice ClamUSD 1.50
Minimum of 6
Salmon TartareUSD 10.00
Mini Fish TacoUSD 4.00
Crispy Calamari USD 12.00
New England Clam ChowderUSD 3.75
Spinach Artichoke DipUSD 10.00
Shrimp & Avocado SliderUSD 9.00

Happy Hour Cocktails

*Monday all day. Tue - Sun 4:00pm-6:00pm*

Pink FlamingoUSD 10.00
Gin, Strawberry, Basil
MargaritaUSD 10.00
Tequila, Lime, Triple Sec
Hot & DirtyUSD 10.00
Vodka, Olive, Peppadew
Aperol SpritzUSD 10.00
Aperol, Prosecco
Happy Hour Wine By the GlassUSD 10.00
*White*Red*Sparkling*
Happy Hour Draft BeerUSD 7.00

White Wine by the Glass

Pinot GrigioUSD 15.00
Colli Vicentini, Veneto, ITA, '23
GaviUSD 16.00
Villa Sparina, Piemonte, ITA, '23
Grüner VeltlinerUSD 17.00
Bründlmayer, langenlois, AUT, '23
Sauvignon BlancUSD 18.00
C.F. Berthier, Loire Valley, FRA, '22
ChablisUSD 20.00
J.M. Brocard, Burgundy, Fra, '22
Chardonnay Poco a PocoUSD 17.00
Porter Bass, Mendocino, CA '21

Red Wine by the Glass

Pinot NoirUSD 18.00
Montinore, Willamette Valley, OR, '21
MontepulcianoUSD 15.00
Tenute Rio Maggio, Ascoli Piceno, Ita, '22
TempranilloUSD 17.00
Milenrama, Rioja Reserva, Sp '19
MalbecUSD 16.00
Alpamanta, Mendoza, ARG '22

Sparkling & Rose

Prosecco D.O.CUSD 15.00
Bisol-jeio, veneto, ITA, NV
LambruscoUSD 16.00
Scarpetta, Emilia-Romagna, ITA, NV
Still Rose en ProvenceUSD 16.00
Peyrassol, Provence, FRA, '23

Beer

On Tap

Threes Brewing Vliet PilsnerUSD 10.00
Brooklyn, NY - 5.1%
Von Trapp Vienna LagerUSD 10.00
Stowe, VT - 5.2
union jack ipa, firestone brewing, ca 7%USD 10.00
Paso Robles, - CA 7%

Beer

Bottles/Cans

Yuzu Lager - Hitachino Brewery, JapanUSD 10.00
5.5%
Hard Cider - Downeast Cider House, MEUSD 10.00
5.1%
Non-Alcoholic Golden Ale - Athletic Brewing, CTUSD 10.00
N/A

White Wine

By the Bottle

Pinot Grigio USD 56.00
Colli Vicentini, Veneto, ITA, '23
GaviUSD 60.00
Villa Sparina, Piemonte, ITA, '23
Grüner VeltlinerUSD 65.00
Bründlmayer, Langenlois, AUT, '23
Sauvignon BlancUSD 68.00
C.F. Berthier, Loire Valley, FRA, '22
Chablis USD 75.00
J.M. Brocard, Burgundy, Fra, '22
ChardonnayUSD 65.00
DOM. Laroche, Languedoc, FRA, '23

Sparkling by the Bottle

Prosecco D.O.CUSD 75.00
Bisol-Jeio, Veneto, ITA, NV
Still Rose En ProvenceUSD 60.00
Peyrassol, Provence, FRA, '23

Red Wine by the Bottle

Pinot NoirUSD 65.00
Montinore, Willamette Valley, OR, '21
MontepulcianoUSD 56.00
Tenute Rio Maggio, Ascoli Piceno, Ita, '22
TempranilloUSD 65.00
Milenrama, Rioja Reserva, Sp '19
MalbecUSD 60.00
Alpamanta, Mendoza, Arg '22

Cocktails

Rose Lychee MartiniUSD 16.00
Ette Rose Infused Vodka, Pamplemousse, Citrus, Ginger, Edible Rose Petal
Autumn SunsetUSD 16.00
Sloe Gin, Campari, Lemon, Fall Spice
Espresso MartiniUSD 16.00
Stoli Vanilla, Creme De Cacao, Kahlua, Espresso
Blood Orange HospitalityUSD 17.00
Jalapeno, Tequila, Blood Orange, Agave, Lime
Montego MermaidUSD 16.00
Mezcal, Chipotle, Hibiscus, Lime
Fallen LeafUSD 16.00
Rye, Apple Brandy, Amaro & Spiced Fig

Non Alcoholic

Phony Negroni / Phony Mezcal NegroniUSD 12.00
Montego MaidenUSD 12.00
Hibiscus, Ginger, Lime
Sunset SpritzUSD 12.00
Pineapple, Passionfruit, Strawberry, Rosemary
Harvest PunchUSD 12.00
Pomegranate, Cranberry, Lime Juice
Coco-Cucumber CoolerUSD 12.00
Coconut Water, Cucumber Juice, Lime Juice

What 2,088 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
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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.

2,088 Reviews

B
Bill
New York City
8 reviews
vip
2.0
8 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
My date's salmon was overcooked. My lobster roll was small.
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A
New York City
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 16 November 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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J
Jill
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 13 November 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 15 November 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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OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 12 November 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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K
Katherine
New York City
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 7 November 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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Aura
New York City
103 reviews
vip
5.0
103 reviews
Dined on 7 November 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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ken
New York City
193 reviews
vip
5.0
193 reviews
Dined on 2 November 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 5 November 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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Angel
London
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on 28 October 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 5 November 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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Jennifer
New York City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 27 October 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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Cindy
New York City
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 25 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Waiter was great, food was excellent. Enjoyed a wide variety of dishes and cocktails.
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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 2088 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2+ people

25 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 27 times today

Order delivery or takeout

89 MacDougal Street, New York, NY 10012

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Corner of Bleecker & MacDougal
Area
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, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.themermaidnyc.com/
Phone number
(212) 260-0100

The Mermaid Oyster Bar

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Happy Hour

Seared Calamari Salad

Lobster Knuckles

Mermaid Fish Tacos

For The Table

Shishito PeppersUSD 12.00

Broiled Local OystersUSD 21.00

Parker House Rolls USD 7.00

Old Bay FriesUSD 8.00

Raw Bar

1/2 Dozen Littleneck ClamsUSD 12.00

Salmon TartareUSD 14.00

Tuna Avocado CrudoUSD 18.00

Yellowtail CevicheUSD 17.00

Jumbo ShrimpUSD 6.00

Baby Grand PlatterUSD 42.00

Grand PlatterUSD 79.00

Great Grand PlatterUSD 99.00

Hand Rolls

Snow CrabUSD 22.00

Yellowfin TunaUSD 19.00

Tiger ShrimpUSD 22.00

Today's Oysters

BarcatUSD 3.00

Glidden PointUSD 3.00

WellfleetUSD 3.50

Naked CowboyUSD 3.50

East Beach BlondeUSD 4.00

ShibumiUSD 4.00

Small Plates

Kale SaladUSD 16.00

Roasted CauliflowerUSD 14.00

Iceberg Wedge Salad USD 16.00

Seared Calamari SaladUSD 16.00

Hamachi CollarUSD 17.00

Roasted Butternut Squash RisottoUSD 14.00

New England Clam ChowderUSD 12.00

Nantucket Smoked Trout DipUSD 15.00

Lobster KnucklesUSD 18.00

Mac & CheeseUSD 13.00

Large Plates

Fried Shrimp & Oyster Po'BoyUSD 27.00

Mermaid Fish TacosUSD 28.00

Seared True North SalmonUSD 30.00

Whole BranzinoUSD 36.00

Black Angus BurgerUSD 26.00

The Lobster RollUSD 35.00

Happy Hour

Chef's Choice OysterUSD 1.50

Chef's Choice ClamUSD 1.50

Salmon TartareUSD 10.00

Mini Fish TacoUSD 4.00

Crispy Calamari USD 12.00

New England Clam ChowderUSD 3.75

Spinach Artichoke DipUSD 10.00

Shrimp & Avocado SliderUSD 9.00

Happy Hour Cocktails

Pink FlamingoUSD 10.00

MargaritaUSD 10.00

Hot & DirtyUSD 10.00

Aperol SpritzUSD 10.00

Happy Hour Wine By the GlassUSD 10.00

Happy Hour Draft BeerUSD 7.00

White Wine by the Glass

Pinot GrigioUSD 15.00

GaviUSD 16.00

Grüner VeltlinerUSD 17.00

Sauvignon BlancUSD 18.00

ChablisUSD 20.00

Chardonnay Poco a PocoUSD 17.00

Red Wine by the Glass

Pinot NoirUSD 18.00

MontepulcianoUSD 15.00

TempranilloUSD 17.00

MalbecUSD 16.00