04/23/2012
02:02 PM
the newer sister restaurant is WAY better!
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 3 of 5 stars
so here's the deal-- i went to mermaid oyster bar last night and mermaid inn tonight. While the lobster rolls and fish tacos were relatively equal at both restaurants, the salmon and the shrimp...
03/22/2012
08:05 PM
The Mermaid Inn lost us as loyal customers tonight
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 2 of 5 stars
Food and service was quite good as usual but the hostess was so rude and unresponsive that she embarrassed me with my clients, and never so much as apologized for her behavior. Her manager observed...
03/06/2012
06:14 AM
Yummy oysters, great atmosphere
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
Mermaid Inn has a very nice cottage-like atmosphere, especially in the back dining room. The waiters were friendly, and the oysters were fresh and delicious. We went for oyster happy hour for $1 and...
02/27/2012
02:58 PM
A seafood lover's dream!
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
We received a recommendation from a friend to try The Mermaid Inn (East Village) for dinner during our weekend stay in NYC. As a diehard seafood lover from Philly, I usually stick to placed like...
01/17/2012
04:42 AM
Best oyster bar in new York
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
We have tried several oyster bars in NYC, but always come back to the Mermaid. The food is consistently good, the staff is wonderful, and they always offer 8-10 types of fresh west coast and east...
01/08/2012
08:08 AM
A little gem in Greenwich village!
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
Recommended by a New Yorker. Visit during happy hour & 1/2 to grab yourself $1 oysters. Great little place in the heart of the village. Everyone gets a chocolate surprise to finish :)
01/01/2012
12:35 PM
Best fish house in the neighborhood
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars
Was seeing a play around the corner at the NY Theater Workshop and heard there was a good fish house on 2nd Avenue. Was lucky enough to get there during happy hour - where the fresh shucked oysters...
10/23/2011
04:40 PM
Just as good the second time
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars
We ate at the Mermaid Inn because we're all fish lovers. We weren't disappointed. Wonderful selection of fresh oysters, a velvety squash soup, and grilled romaine salad for starters. I loved my fish...
10/18/2011
07:13 AM
unbelievable!
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
Fabulous fresh sea food. The wild salmon was perfectly cooked, not over done, simply succulent. Amazing oysters varieties. And though they don't serve dessert, they offer a complimentary chocolat pot...
10/11/2011
02:29 PM
Happy Hour Oysters!
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars
we came upon this restaurant purely by chance, as it was right across the street from where we were staying. After some research, we learnt that they had daily happy hour specials between 4-7pm, where...