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The Mermaid Oyster Bar, New York, NY

The Mermaid Oyster Bar

4.6
4.6
2125 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
89 MacDougal Street, New York, NY 10012

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 42 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for happy hour
  • Charming
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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sun 4:30 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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 StreetHouston 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 - 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM,Mon - 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM,Tue - Sat - 4:30 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 2,125 people are saying

The Mermaid Oyster Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.6Food
  • 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 "attentive staff" and "amazing lobster rolls." Patrons rave about the "best oysters and clams," "fantastic happy hour," and "wonderful atmosphere." While some miss the branzino and note occasional understaffing, the overall dining experience remains highly praised and enjoyable.
2,125 Reviews
  1. Ako VIP

    New York City67 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It's awesome that they extended Monday happy hour till 9 pm.

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  2. Hideki

    New York City2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    いつもハッピーアワーで利用させていただいてます。 おいしい牡蠣とカラマリは必ずオーダーします。ワインやカクテル ビールとアルコールも進みます。

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  3. Roger

    New York City60 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We always enjoy eating at your restaurant. However, you have revamped the fish tacos dish (at least at your West Village location) by making significant changes to its presentation. We do not like this new presentation without the crema and pico de gallo and the addition of salsa verde. In my opinion, this does not make the dish better. I went to your restaurant because I loved this dish, and I loved its creaminess and taste. Now, I don't know if I will. Please go back to its previous incarnation.

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  4. Andrea

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, great service, enjoy the vibes inside. Tables were a little small (felt like we barely had room for 2 entree plates and 2 drink glasses on the table), but we will be back.

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  5. Jordan

    Phoenix1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and food was great, can’t wait to come back!

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  6. Kathey VIP

    Vancouver28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional casual dinning experience, great neighborhood.

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  7. Elaine

    Atlantic City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great! Food was awesome and service was very good too!

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  8. Hugo

    Portland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was amazing, attentive, informative and made for a great dinner 10/10

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  9. Elena

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely meal, incredible food, fantastic staff. A great standby for a nice but casual evening out.

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  10. Michele VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the Mermaid Inn! Best lobster roll!!! Can’t wait to come back!

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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 4.6 stars by 2125 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 42 times today
Google Map for The Mermaid Oyster Bar

89 MacDougal Street, New York, NY 10012

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Corner of Bleecker & MacDougal
  • Neighborhood
    Greenwich Village
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sun 4:30 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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