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Mermaid Oyster Bar - Times Square, New York, NY

Mermaid Oyster Bar - Times Square

4.6
4.6
1128 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 71 times today
  • Great for happy hour
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
Mermaid Oyster Bar is a family of casually sophisticated seafood restaurants born in New York in 2003.

Starting out in Manhattan’s East Village as a spot-on rendition of a casual New England fish shack, The Mermaid Inn has morphed into an American seafood brasserie, replete with style, hospitality and a menu marked by bold and seasonally inspired cuisine. The Mermaid Inn has been designed to evoke the feeling of being on a mini vacation in a small seaside village.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary American, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sun 12:00–21:00 Happy Hour Tue–Sun 16:00–17:30
  • Phone number
    (212) 675-9794
  • Website
    http://www.themermaidnyc.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Our private rooms are available for intimate gatherings, whether it is a birthday, corporate meeting, celebration, and more. Let us make your event unforgettable! We can seat up to 280 people!
  • Location
    127 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036-6565
  • Area
    Theater District
  • Cross Street
    We are located at 127 W 43rd Street between Broadway and 6th Avenue
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 1,128 people are saying

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

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Mermaid Oyster Bar in Times Square offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service." Known for "fresh and delicious" oysters and seafood, it's a "great spot for pre-theater dining." Guests appreciate the "friendly and accommodating" staff, and the vibrant yet comfortable atmosphere. Perfect for seafood lovers and theatergoers alike!

1,128 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    1.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Happy hour cocktails were literally juice…there was absolutely no alcohol in them. Saying the cocktails contained a 1/2 shot each is *generous*. Our server was lovely, however, and she deserves to work at a better restaurant, where guests are inclined to tip more. Also, notably, the oysters were from East Virginia. Enough said, right? These ain’t no Wellfleet oysters. They were small, with shards of shell still intact, and zero brine. I love the concept of this happy hour deal, but the execution is absolutely terrible. My portion of the bill was $60. For $60, there are many, many, MANY other establishments in New York City where you will have an amazing experience. Please don’t go here- it’s an absolute tourist trap.

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  2. Steve

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A really enjoyable experience. Near Madison Square garden. Friendly thoughtful service. Food was excellent. The oysters were fresh and delicious. I look forward to returning.

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  3. Jenn

    New York City3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    great option in the theater district which feels very limited for anything decent other than overpriced mediocre Italian food. Great space, good energy, attentive staff that stays on top of the timing to get you out the door for your show. The fish/seafood is the draw and it doesn't disappoint. Nice menu with lots of options for everyone. I've been to other locations and the Theater District one is just as good as any of the others. Only negative-- and this is a weird one-- word of caution if you're wearing dark colors, the napkins leave you speckled with tons of white lint.

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  4. Maria

    Philadelphia27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the Mermaid Oyster Bar, our goto place as we know we can get great timely service, atmosphere and drinks. Our food was and always has been excellent.

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  5. Shari VIP

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service! Happy hour menu is an added plus. This is my go to when seeing a play. Consistently great! Never disappoints!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great vibe, great service, superb cocktails, lobster rolls to burgers were fantastic

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  7. ROBERT

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to grab dinner before or after a show. Service is attentive and knowledgeable.

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  8. Jeanne VIP

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was crazy good, and they were so kind in taking care of my food allergies. Melvin, our server, was top notch. He was kind, attentive and helpful. Thank you Melvin for creating an experience that was impeccable!

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  9. David

    New York City2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 12 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Very disappointed with the ambiance and the service. Great location but oysters were average at best and not great value. Service was terrible

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  10. Sendagaya VIP

    New York City16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Jonathan was our server and he was fantastic! Also, the fish tacos never disappoint, and we loved the key lime tart

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FAQs

Mermaid Oyster Bar - Times Square offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 675-9794.

Mermaid Oyster Bar - Times Square is rated 4.6 stars by 1128 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 71 times today
Google Map for Mermaid Oyster Bar - Times Square

127 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036-6565

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    We are located at 127 W 43rd Street between Broadway and 6th Avenue
  • Area
    Theater District
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sun 12:00–21:00 Happy Hour Tue–Sun 16:00–17:30
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary American, Oyster Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.themermaidnyc.com/
  • Phone number
    (212) 675-9794
  • Private party facilities
    Our private rooms are available for intimate gatherings, whether it is a birthday, corporate meeting, celebration, and more. Let us make your event unforgettable! We can seat up to 280 people!
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