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Mermaid Oyster Bar - Times Square, New York, NY

Mermaid Oyster Bar - Times Square

4.6
4.6
1166 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
127 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036-6565

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2 people
22:00
Booked 75 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for happy hour
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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
  • 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!
  • 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

What 1,166 people are saying

Mermaid Oyster Bar - Times Square 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mermaid Oyster Bar - Times Square offers a delightful escape from the typical tourist traps, with "excellent food and service" and a "welcoming, warm atmosphere." Diners rave about the fresh and delicious oysters, perfect for pre-theater meals. The staff is "attentive and knowledgeable," ensuring a memorable dining experience.
1,166 Reviews
  1. Susan

    New York City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food in a spacious, atmospheric restaurant that avoids all the tackiness and chaos of most Times Square establishments.

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  2. Megan

    Caribbean2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service, and ambiance. We made a reservation and were glad we did! It was a perfect pre-show dinner.

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  3. WILLIAM VIP

    New York City64 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great! Food is always superb and the service is fantastic!

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  4. Caroline

    New York City29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely lovely early dinner. We caught the tail end of happy hour and took full advantage with 4 dozen oysters. Delicious and fresh! Jonathan and Malcolm were amazing and took great care with us, especially with making sure none of our dishes had gluten as one of us was gluten intolerant. Highly recommend!! Middle of super touristy zone but not touristy at all. This was my 4th time back and won't be my last.

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  5. Dodie VIP

    New York City45 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lobster roll delicious. As usual. Waiter very nice and attentive.

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  6. Christine

    New York City42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tuna with cauliflower rice dish was amazing!! Nice rare tuna steak. The salmon and kale with a mustard sauce was also delicious. Plus happy hour margaritas, what could be better!

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  7. Anderson

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 19 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best of NY! THE BEST!!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Really amazing!!!

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  8. Rick

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 19 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good seafood and service. Typical NYC Times Sq prices. Nice ambiance.

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  9. Linda

    Jacksonville1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 18 April 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Happy hour portions….smallest I have ever had!! Quality was not nearly as good this year as it was last year. Service, however, was very good.

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  10. Paulo jorge

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 17 April 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Very bad service! Price too expensive! I' ve paied for 2 glass champagne 52 dolars!!!

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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 1166 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
22:00
Booked 75 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
  • Phone number
  • 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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