Mermaid Oyster Bar
Seafood Restaurant$$$$
Greenwich Village, New York
Has a stamp of approval from Serious Eats and The Corcoran Group
"$1 happy hour oysters and red curry mussels are the way to go."(17 Tips)
"$1 oysters and amazing fried clam/oyster sliders during happy hour"(32 Tips)
"5-7pm for $1 East Coast oysters & $1.75 West Coast Oysters."(8 Tips)
"Monday lobster roll deal: $20 lobster roll, fries and draught beer."(25 Tips)
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The Corcoran GroupAugust 19, 2013As the name would indicate, we love to come here for amazing oysters (especially when they're only $1 during happy hour). Zach Braff is a part owner here, so never know when he may stop by!Upvoted Feb 24
Janett FlorindoAugust 22, 2014Got the baby grand platter, loved the barcat west coast oysters, not the kusshi & crudo yelowtail is delish! got a free side for checking in, seared asparagus needs flavor.. but i love the mermaid inn
$1 oysters, littleneck clams for happy hour, usually ones with a crisp finish. FYI the happy hour is all night on Mondays. They also have tender steak (get it rare) and my fav lobster roll.
Go for happy hour! The Hot&Dirty is excellent, as are the oysters! And every meal is made better by the chocolate pudding you get with your check.
Michael KauffmanJanuary 10, 2016Can't go wrong with anything here, but three must-haves: happy hour oysters ($1!), the yellowfin tuna crudo (flavor bomb), and the lobster & corn fritters (yowza).
Hands down favorite oyster place in the city. Daily $1 happy hour is usually the Barcat which I recommend you pair with the fried calamari, old bay fries, and happy hour white wine.
Melissa MoserAugust 26, 2015You can't beat their happy hour! It's the perfect place to bring a few friends and enjoy life, before wandering around Washington Square Park. It's impossible to not leave their feeling happier!
Sudeshna MukherjeeMarch 17, 2014One and a half hours of Happy. Their Long Island $1 Oysters are hugely popularly. Also loved the clam chowder. Reasonable portions for the price paid & attentive + polite servers. I am a happy camper!
HolidayJuly 24, 20161st time at this location, I love this company. No kids menu at this location so ordered off the sides. Best oyster happy hour in city. Quality of oysters and food is amazing!
kevin kiernanMay 26, 2015Happy Hour is a fantastic deal. The lobster roll at regular price was not a good deal - skimpy, although tasty (and a TON of delicious fries). Staff are great.
- DoubleDeuceApril 18, 2015Everyone comes here for the Happy Hour. You'll likely have a significant wait if you come anytime after 5:30. But you'll love it here, that's almost guaranteed (by me, anyways!).
One of my favorite places to get oysters. They always have about 12 different types and they mix it up pretty regularly (usually half East cost and half West coast). Dirty cheap during happy hour.
Jenny UngDecember 19, 2015Happy Hour Oysters! Loved the "Washburns", sweet, salty, crisp, light, yet full of flavor, my favorite oyster there. The Charred Octopus was also delicious 🐙👍🏻
Joy ChenOctober 13, 2014Great daily happy hour & Yelp/Foursquare deals, plus lovely touches such as complimentary multigrain crackers, pudding desserts, and a flappy "fortune fish." Affordable and nautically charming.- Boon KohJuly 8, 2018Happy Hour (5-7pm) daily features $1.25 oysters (chef's choice), $1 clams, and other tasty apps. Drinks are not cheap here though, and be prepared to queue.
Dana OMalleyMay 28, 2013Eat at the beautiful bar if you can. Lobster roll is gorgeous. Opt for the side of asparagus. Skip the Mermaid Mary and get the Seaside Rendezvous to sip on beforehand.
Of course, the happy hour. It gets pretty crowded, so get there right when the doors open at 5 pm.
- SukiAugust 6, 2017$1 barcat oysters all night on Mondays and oyster happy hours, with hot & dirty martinis. The chocolate pudding at the end is always the best part.
- Gourmet BachelorDecember 6, 2013East Village locals-favorite seafood joint in Greenwich Village TGB Picks: $1 Oysters, $3 fish tacos, $5 beers, $6 wine or $7 cocktails Seafood, Couples, Warm
- Maria RiabtchenkoMay 20, 2015Seared calamari with frisée is by far the best salad I have had in ages. I could eat it for days. Absolutely amazing little seafood spot. 🐙🐟🐠🐡🐚🐬🐳
Natalie VApril 30, 2016All night happy hour on Mondays! The food is delicious - fried oyster slider is a fav - and the pink flamingo cocktail is good too.
Papa SNovember 11, 2018Cool informal semi-crowded place for really good Oysters, octopus, tuna tartare, and many others. Very good service. Very reasonably priced.
Rosamaria P.November 3, 2013Delicious oyster happy hour special. Try a dozen mix of east and west coast for $1-$1.75 each. Cocktail happy hour specials are impeccable. Great service as well.
Jen B.October 5, 2019Best happy hour in the city. Get great cocktails and $1.25 oysters. Great for a date or to catch up with a friend.
Cole KennedyApril 4, 2015The oysters are fresh and delicious, but the rest of the menu is great too. Pickled jalapeño in the fish taco adds some tangy kick!
Nick HsslgrvApril 6, 2017Excellent oysters and fantastic HH hour deals, but lobster hush puppies were the best thing I've eaten in the last week. Try for sure.
Jennifer 🍴January 5, 2014Check out the photos posted here re: oysters and the ppl who love them -- sure to make you smile. Bonus: caption the rando ones that were clearly not taken here.
Robert SMay 4, 2015Chesapeake oysters & crab tostada was delicious. Happy hour Falanghina & bar seating made for a memorable early nibble. Tables open outside after 7.
Vicky SunApril 2, 2015Same fare and excellent HH like the EV location, but their Bloody Mary mix has celery salt in it, unlike the EV mix.
- Nate BeattySeptember 10, 2016Do not pass up happy hour 'till 7. It's a great excuse to order oysters by the dozen.
Christine ShinJanuary 15, 2014The Tuesday lobster roll special is a must! Make sure your server brings you your complimentary beer! Use the Foursquare special for a free side 😚.
HelenOctober 24, 2014Do NOT get the Hot&Dirty cocktail on the happy hour menu. It is basically cheap vodka with splashes if hot sauce. House wine is good though. Oysters are fresh, service is friendly.
DinaApril 24, 2014Monday - all night. Tues-Fri 5-7pm. Sat-Sun 4-7pm. $1 east coast oysters (usually blue points but chef's selection on Sun/Monday)
Definitely try the seared calamari salad - smokey grill marks on the squid and mushrooms pair beautifully with the salad and feta.
Will SkilesJuly 18, 2014$1 raw oysters during happy hour were amazing! They were shucked so well! I would pay more than $1 for them any day!
Alexandra GrammenouAugust 4, 2015Excellent oysters, lobster roll and fish tacos are to die for. You get a free chocolate pudding at the end!!!
The happy hour here is incredible. Nothing better after a long day than a giant platter of fresh oysters & an affordable cocktail.
Pro tip: they have a great happy hour every day (even on the weekends). Oysters and sliders are delicious.
Nicolette RomeroSeptember 12, 2014Great spot for a date. Not good for groups. They give you a fun fortune fish and complimentary chocolate mousse!
Elizabeth BursteinMay 3, 2019Best lobster roll in nyc. Tuna taco not my fav. Grapefruit tequila paloma great starter drink. Delish dozen oysters!
Melissa RogersAugust 5, 2012From 5:30-7 every day, enjoy $1 oysters in the entire restaurant as well as $7 cocktails, $6 glasses of wine, $5 beers and a kickin' snack menu.- Elle F.October 12, 2016Nightly Happy Hour Selection, 5-7PM. Specials Include $1 Oysters and Clams, Fish Tacos, Seafood Small Plates.
- Lindsay CApril 18, 2016Lobster, shrimp, crab and oysters -- the raw is awesome! And don't miss the housemade Blood Mary.
- Amina McKenzieJune 24, 2015great happy hour with snack specials. the tacos are fantastic, as are the sliders and lobster roll
Lynora ChewSeptember 23, 2015Great high tops by the street for people watching and of course, lovely oysters and good service- PaulOctober 2, 2012Happy hour 1$ east coast oysters 5:30 to 7pm! Best quality 1$ oysters in NYC by far!!! Most in 1 session so far is 5 doz..
SJuly 5, 2013Happy hours hectic but so worth it! Whole bill with cocktails and enough small bites to make a meal just $45 for two!- Elizabeth BursteinFebruary 15, 2018Fantastic! Had one of each oyster, the salmon, and chardonnay. Adorable spot :)
The most amazing amazing amazing happy hour specials! The lobster Mac n cheese and the calamari salad are incomparably delicious, and you can't beat $1 oysters!
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Mermaid Oyster Bar
79 Macdougal St (btwn Bleecker & W Houston St)
New York, NY 10012
United States
New York, NY 10012
United States
Mermaid Oyster Bar is a casuallly sophisticated urban fish shack located in Greenwich Village.
Closed until 5:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Tue–Fri
- 5:00 PM–10:30 PM
- Sat
- 4:00 PM–10:30 PM
- Sun
- 4:00 PM–10:00 PM
(212) 260-0100
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Music
No
Food & Drink
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Brunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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