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The Mermaid Oyster Bar, New York, NY

The Mermaid Oyster Bar

4.7
4.7
1950 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
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 4:30 - 6:30 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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 33 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:30 pm–6:30 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 - Sat - 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
    Happy hour daily from 4:30 - 6:30 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 1,950 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Manhattan

    Seafood

1,950 Reviews
  1. aura

    New York Area

    84 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    84 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I absolutely love this place. The food is delicious, oysters and clams always fresh. We also enjoy the calamari, lobster fritters, kale salad and Mac and cheese. Happy hour is really the best. But what makes this place special is the staff. Always friendly, professional, and make you feel at home. Missed Jason tonight but Malcolm was great also… handsome and professional.

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  2. AmyS

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Happy hour is a great deal & the service is always lovely - never disappoints!

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  3. LawrenceS

    London

    28 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Nice selection of very good and fresh oysters - choice of 7, out of which we chose 4. Very friendly service, good buzz and complete choice of mains as well.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service2ambience5
    Great food. Great atmosphere. Server never came back, another server took care of most of our needs. We would come back if we were in town.

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  5. bswein99

    New York Area

    61 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    They have great cocktails and we got there early enough for the delicious Happy Hour oysters. The food was mostly excellent but my special--a mushroom and lobster risotto--was good but not great. That was the exception. The service was perfect, and we always appreciate the complimentary chocolate mousse at the end.

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  6. KathyL

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    We have come to The Mermaid Oyster Bar for many years. We feel the quality of the food used to be much better

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  7. MikeR

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I've been coming here (to all the various locations) for a few years and its always really excellent.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service were amazing! I would go back over and over!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place, delicious oysters, and I recommend the avocado shrimp on roll

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  10. LHP03

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Since its first location this has been one of the best places in NYC, notably for happy hour (which is unmatched). I love the food, drinks and service. I’ve never had a bad experience at mermaid.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    Parker rolls were the highlight. Mac and cheese and oysters were decent. Happy hour cocktails tasted like water. Wouldn’t go back for drinks

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  12. Tailgater

    Greater Boston

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lobster knuckles were outstanding! Fish and chips prepared perfectly Salmon also very well done Service was very attentive

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  13. OpheliaL

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My family and I had a wonderful time. I can’t wait to go back!!!!

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  14. misscandi

    Seattle

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We adore Mermaid and frequent all their locations. Our friends were in town and wanted oysters and to sit outside. We knew Mermaid in the Village was the perfect choice. The food is great. The Happy Hour is such a good value and the service has always been outstanding. We all had such a fun time! Thank you!

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  15. aura

    New York Area

    84 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    84 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The very best place for the freshest and cleanly shucked oysters and clams. And their happy hour can’t be beat. The staff is absolutely great. We go as often as possible.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place, our waiter was just great ! Oysters and the drinks are absolutely delicious

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  17. Julia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 11, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great service, fresh seafood, and delicious drinks! Marlon was fantastic 😊

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  18. JoyceP

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fun and semi casual. Just enough selections. Service is friendly and efficient

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  19. FMHJPS

    New Orleans

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We visit this resataurant at various locations every time we come to NYC. It never disappoints. Hands down the best happy hour in NYC!!

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  20. aura

    New York Area

    84 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    84 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always the oysters are the best, fresh and shucked expertly, and the happy hour price is incomparable. Ditto for the clams. The calamari and lobster fritters are worth the extra calories. The staff is excellent!!!! Alexis at the front, Gabby on tables, Martin helps making sure items are brought out correctly and let’s give kudos to Jason who oversees all. But he doesn’t just watch , he pitches in very hands on working together with his staff. Great place. See you soon

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  21. Reneeb

    New York Area

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Good happy hour and great service. The salmon was great

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  22. MarilynH

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Food was very disappointing. service was very slow. I wouldnt go back

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  23. kwfinn

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Came for happy hour. The oysters were delicious. Also tried the tacos, shrimp and avocado rolls, lobster rolls that were the special of the day (divine!) Everything was delicious, great value at happy hour pricing. Service was attentive. Would recommend.

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  24. nancyw

    New York Area

    32 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall2food4service4ambience1
    Fun food, though fries arrived cold. but who can taste anything with all that noise? our request for the quietest table was laughable; no such thing. may i suggest that “energetic” is a disingenuous category for sound level?? sorry to grumble. xo

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  25. EVFoodie

    New York Area

    333 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    333 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Food was generally quite good - but the fish and chips was very disappointing. Way too much batter, and fish didn’t seem all that fresh. Chips were excellent. Wedge salad and spinach and artichoke dip were very good. Our server was terrific and eating indoors - even in a dining room that was eventually quite full - wasn’t all that noisy.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent oyster happy hour. Sat outside for a great experience.

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  27. Lizz1212

    Chicago

    80 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    80 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really good food, cute ambiance, friendly service. Lobster roll was really good and the price was actually listed on the menu. Tuna crudo was a really good portion size and very fresh and tasty. Cocktails were great, really good Bramble. Both indoor and outdoor seating was vibrant. I would def go back

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  28. TomDaniels

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful as always. The Happy Hour menu was good, oysters fresh and delicious. Service is attentive. Will definately go back!

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  29. EllenH

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were party of four sat outside - very nice. Told the wait staff we needed to make a show so only had an hour, he was awesome very attentive and friendly, the food came out surprisingly quick. And it was scrumptious! The happy hour oysters were blue point super fresh and buttery. The salmon perfectly cooked with delicious salad especially tomatoes, and super yum fish tacos. We were all very pleased and out in an hour! Definitely returning to this place!

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  30. JudyH

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent happy hour and applies to all dining areas during the happy hours, not just bar area. Oysters were great.

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  31. JohnG

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We attended happy hour on a Sunday afternoon, sitting outside. The food and service were really first rate. We look forward to future visits.

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  32. CarolG

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience4
    The restaurant is beautifully decorated and the food was delicious. My only complaint was the noise level was very high. It would have been a much more enjoyable experience had it been a quieter environment.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love love love this place. You must get the rolls and the fish tacos!

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good Oysters, Amazing Staff, José at the bar recommended amazing appetizers. Happy hour is worth it!

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fish tacos and lobster knuckles were absolutely delicious!

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  36. JanineF

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved the Fish Tacos and Sea Bass. Our waiter was prompt and attentive. Great finishing touch with complimentary Chocolate Mousse! I will definitely return when I come back to the area.

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  37. JudyR

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    We ordered happy hour items, most of which were fine, but nothing to return for… Perhaps, their regular menu dishes would have been better? Inside was really loud & noisy, hard to have a conversation, so we moved outside, which was a little better, but Bleecker Street on Fri. night is far from relaxing.

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  38. TriL

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Stopped by for a quick visit and had the raw oysters, little neck clams, and salmon tartare. I typically prefer briny oysters but I highly recommend trying the little neck clams. On the sweeter side but very interesting to give a try.

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  39. joeld

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food and great staff!! If you have an opportunity to indulge, I recommend you do.

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  40. PatrickS

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Food was wonderful and service was great. My date had the lobster roll and loved it.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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 1950 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 33 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–Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:30 pm–6:30 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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