Last Updated: 8 days ago
Phone: (212) 675-9794
Address: 127 WEST 43 STREET 10036
Fresh oysters & seafood w/ great happy hour deals. Known for standout spinach artichoke dip & calamari.
This Manhattan seafood spot is a go-to for fresh oysters and classic American dishes. Critics rave about their happy hour deals, particularly on oysters and calamari, and some even compare their spinach artichoke dip favorably to upscale establishments. While not a Michelin-starred experience, it delivers a reliable and satisfying seafood meal, making it a solid choice for pre-theater dining or a casual lunch.
This restaurant is lauded for its fresh seafood, especially oysters, and offers a variety of classic American dishes. The happy hour is frequently mentioned as a highlight, with specific call-outs for the calamari and a spinach artichoke dip that has been compared to more upscale venues. A customer also specifically recommended the linguini with clam sauce as tasty.
"Happy hour oysters and calamari are frequently recommended, as is the linguini with clam sauce and the spinach artichoke dip."
Customers generally have positive things to say about the restaurant, with many highlighting the quality of the oysters and the value of the happy hour specials.
Important Note
One comment mentions a need to verify if al fresco dining is available.
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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."
Positive"Mermaid Inn is a good option in the Theater District for pre-theater seafood. While not Michelin-starred, it offers a solid seafood experience."
Positive"Mermaid Oyster Bar was recommended for its cheap and delicious calamari during happy hour."
Positive"Recommends Oyster Bar."
Positive"Based on a recommendation highlighting it as better than Hillstone, this commenter expresses their intention to try Mermaid Oyster Bar."
Neutral"In response to a query about better options than Hillstone, the commenter lists Mermaid Oyster Bar as having a superior spinach artichoke dip."
Positive"Mermaid Oyster bar is a good place to eat."
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