Fresh oysters & seafood in Manhattan's Theater District. Great happy hour deals, esp. on fried calamari [1]. Also recommended for linguini with clam sauce [6] & chowder [8].
A popular seafood spot in Manhattan, Mermaid Oyster Bar is known for its fresh oysters and classic American dishes. It's a great option for pre-theater dining in the Theater District, offering a solid seafood experience without being overly formal [2]. Diners have praised their calamari during happy hour and their linguini with clam sauce [1, 6].
Mermaid Oyster Bar is celebrated for its fresh seafood, especially oysters and calamari, which are noted as particularly good during happy hour [1]. The linguini with clam sauce [6] and chowder [8] have also received positive mentions. While generally well-regarded, one diner had a negative encounter related to service from a bartender [23].
"The calamari, especially during happy hour, is frequently recommended [1]. Diners also suggest trying the linguini with clam sauce [6] and the chowder [8]."
Customers generally have a positive view, recommending it as a good seafood option, particularly for pre-theater dining and happy hour specials like calamari [1, 2]. However, one user had a negative experience attributed to a bartender [23].
Important Note
One user reported a negative experience specifically due to a bad bartender [23]. There was also a query about whether they offer al fresco dining [5].
"Mermaid Oyster Bar is recommended."
Positive"Mermaid Oyster Bar is suggested as a dining option."
Positive"Mermaid Oyster Bar has several locations and is considered okay, though one user had a negative experience due to a bad bartender."
Neutral"Mermaid Oyster Bar is listed as a dining option."
Neutral"Lists Mermaid Oyster Bar in Times Square as a potential option."
Neutral"Provides a Google Maps link for Mermaid Oyster Bar."
Neutral"Mermaid Oyster Bars were recommended for their amazing happy hour, with a humorous note about the 'mind blowing buttery dinner rolls'."
Positive"This user mentioned that the coconut shrimp handroll at Nami Nori is a favorite, and also recommended Grand Central Oyster Bar."
Positive"This user stated that Oyster Bar has excellent coconut shrimp."
Positive"Mermaid Inn is mentioned as a dining option in the Midtown area."
Neutral"A commenter expressed their fondness for Mermaid Oyster Bar."
Positive"The Mermaid Inn is mentioned as not bad for basic lobster rolls in the city, although their favorite is McLoon's in Maine."
Neutral"This commenter suggested adding Mermaid Oyster Bar to the list."
Positive"The Oyster Bar in Grand Central is mentioned as an option, especially if the user likes oysters."
Neutral"Mermaid Oyster Bar is suggested for chowder."
Positive"The Mermaid Inn is suggested as a dining option."
Positive"The Mermaid Inn in Manhattan is mentioned as having a tasty version of linguini with clam sauce, based on the commenter's last visit."
Positive"Mermaid Oyster Bar is mentioned, with a note to verify if they offer al fresco dining."
Neutral"Mermaid Oyster Bar in Midtown is recommended."
Positive"The commenter suggested having drinks at Mermaid Oyster Bar or going window shopping in SoHo."
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