Name: Mermaid Oyster Bar
Address: 89 MacDougal St, New York, NY 10012, New York
Telephone: +12122600100

Upscale-casual seafood spot with a coastal vibe, known for its lobster rolls and oyster happy hours.

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#3 of 19 Oyster bar restaurants in New York

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.59

1.0 km from the center of New York

Rating breakdown

5 ★71%
4 ★22%
3 ★5%
2 ★1%
1 ★1%

89 MacDougal St, New York, NY 10012

themermaidnyc.com

(212) 260-0100

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What is the rating of Mermaid Oyster Bar?: Mermaid Oyster Bar is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 915 reviews.
How does Mermaid Oyster Bar rank in New York?: Mermaid Oyster Bar is #3 of 19 Oyster bar restaurants in New York by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Mermaid Oyster Bar located?: 89 MacDougal St, New York, NY 10012 — 1.0 km from the center of New York.
How can I contact Mermaid Oyster Bar?: Phone: (212) 260-0100 · Website: themermaidnyc.com

Reviews (8)

Valerie T 2023 Oct 28

I visited Mermaid Oyster Bar and tried their happy hour oysters, which cost $1.5 each (minimum 6 per order). They were neither the best nor the worst oysters I've had, just average but satisfied my craving.

I also ordered the baby clam chowder, but I found the portion to be extremely small, and it leaned on the salty side. Also got the calamari and the prawn sliders which were both alright. The next time I go back, I'll probably just get oysters.

On a positive note, the service was quite good and attentive, which added to the overall experience.

Natalya Vershinina 2023 Sep 21

I love oysters and seafood and that’s the place to be especially for happy hour $1.50 a piece. We also got spinach and artichoke dip taste good very little size but guess it’s good for price just crackers they should go a little bit heavier just not enough even for that small portion. Special New England clam chowder it says min but I didn’t think it’s actually just a tablespoon. Server was very attentive and fast that’s always a plus.

Josie Rossum 2023 Sep 03

Came for happy hour. $1.5 for each oyster and clam! Such a great deal! We did found a piece of paper in one of the oysters. Cocktails and beer are just average though. Love their birthday chocolate pudding ^

Sonia Siaw 2023 Aug 30

Went here for Happy Hour! Really fun place to hangout with friends! $9 wines in the city, pretty good. Love the kale Caesar salad and their mini fish tacos, delish!

Ali Charkeih 2023 Aug 19

The service was phenomenal, if I could give that category a 6/5 I would. They were very friendly and catered to our dietary restrictions.
The oysters and crab cake were very fresh and delicious. The dill flavour was something else.
The lobster roll on the other hand - and the only reason why I’m not making this a 5 star review- was but not great, the portion of lobster was minimal, and the bread it was on was dry. The fries were too crunchy and didn’t seem fresh.
Otherwise it was a descent meal, with great service.

Emily N 2023 Aug 03

Cute place for oysters and a nice happy hour. To note, all of the happy hour items are super small portions…. Delicious clam chowder in a tiny cup. It was very nice they brought out a tiny pudding cup at the end for a small dessert

Martina Ruseva 2023 Jun 10

Came here for dinner on a Friday night and the place was at full capacity. You definitely need a reservation. The food and service were great. We got oysters, the calamari salad and the sea bass. I recommend all three. Lastly, we got complementary chocolate pudding at the end and even though I wasn’t intending to eat anything sweet that night, I finished the whole thing 😅 overall, great experience here. I will be back!

Jackson Guan 2023 May 16

The outdoor seating was beautiful, the happy hour oysters were a great deal and delicious, but the server and host was not very welcoming. I felt that one they realized only 1 of us was going to order a drink the attentiveness just went out the window. I am not too beat up over it though, I got what I came for; a quick bite and 1 drink. The oyster were fresh and delicious, no arguments there. If you want to get in and get out quick for oysters, get over here!