The Mermaid Inn

Critics' Pick

96 Second Ave., New York, NY 10003
nr. 5th St. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-674-5870 Send to Phone
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Critics' Rating: Price Range: $$$$
Reader Rating:
7.3 out of 10

15 Reviews | Write a Review
Cuisine: Seafood

Photo by Ben Rosenzweig

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Hours

Mon-Thu, 5:30pm-11pm; Fri-Sat, 5:30pm-11:30pm; Sun, 5pm-10pm

Nearby Subway Stops

6 at Astor Pl.; F, V at Lower East Side-Second Ave.

Prices

$18-$26

Payment Methods

American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

Dine at the Bar
Outdoor Dining

Alcohol

Full Bar

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Profile

This "clam shack built by a beatnik," in previous co-owner Jimmy Bradley's words, has a lot more going for it than littlenecks, however delectable at $7 a half-dozen. A New Englandy front room, a cozier rear, and an adorable garden fill nightly with East Villagers stuck in the city but hungering for the shore. Most bottles of wine are priced a miraculous $15 over cost, and dessert (chef's choice) is on the house. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

Recommended Dishes

Lobster sandwich, $26

Reader Ratings

7.3

GREAT service!

anonymousgirl from 90031 | Posted on 6/11/08

Overall Reader Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)


Food:	9
Service:	10

Décor:	10

Value:	9

I never write these kinds of reviews, but I was so shocked by the review below mine that talks about the poor service, that I felt like I had to set the record straight. The service here was amazing. I had...Read More

TERRIBLE Service & Horrible HOSTESS!!

AFruitFli from 10013 | Posted on 4/18/08

Overall Reader Rating: 3 (Not Recommended)


Food:	5
Service:	1

Décor:	5

Value:	5

The Stand in Hostess last night (4/17/08) with the hump on her back was so nasty & rude. We had a guest from out of the country & NYC. Our RSVP was for 7:15, I checked in at 7:05...Read More