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The Mermaid Inn - Chelsea

4.7 (1263)
$30 and under
Seafood
227 10th Ave, New York, NY 10011

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The Mermaid Inn - Chelsea

4.7
$30 and under
Seafood
Chelsea

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 52 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for happy hour
  • Charming
No white tablecloths, no attitude - just really great seafood. The Mermaid Inn on 10th Avenue is Chelsea's coastal escape, steps from the High Line and the neighborhood's iconic galleries. With a New England fish shack energy that's casual, unpretentious, and consistently good - think $1.50 happy hour oysters, inventive cocktails, and a lobster roll on brioche you'll still be thinking about the next day.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    For private events, please call 212-999-5939
  • Neighborhood
    Chelsea
  • Cross street
    between 23rd Street and 24th Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    C/E trains 8th Avenue and 23rd Street1 train 7th Avenue and 23rd StreetM23 SBS crosstown bus
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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    nywilleatyou

    Slurping oysters with the windows open — soaking up NYC’s take on coastal charm🌊🤗 All your seafood favorites in one location! Here’s all you need to try, and yes this is everything you see because it was all delicious. 🥂A range of their east coast oysters , best way to try them all is to say surprise me lol ☀️The lobster roll on a brioche bun with old bay fries 🥂Wild Yellowfin Tuna Tataki with hijiki, avocado, toasted sesame, daikon & ginger ponzu ☀️The best Mac I’ve ever had, truly, it was the perfect amount of cheesy loaded with smoked Gouda Plus, there is more locations to choose from too! ‼️Follow @nywilleatyou for more NY eats‼️ ‼️Tag #nywilleatyou on your NY food posts for a chance to be featured‼️ 📍Mermaid Inn ~ Chelsea Manhattan, NY

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at The Mermaid Inn - Chelsea.

4.7

4.7
(1263)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Mermaid Inn - Chelsea is a seafood lover's paradise, celebrated for its "excellent food, outstanding service, and nice ambiance." Visitors appreciate the "fun mid-price dining" in Chelsea's gallery district and rave about the "fantastic happy hour specials." The consistent service and "delicious oysters" make it a standout choice.
1,263 Reviews
  1. Susan

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we ordered was delicious! The Blood Orange mocktail was refreshing and not too sweet. The Delicata Squash Salad was light and evenly dressed. The Pan-Seared Halibut was very flavorful and cooked perfectly. My friend enjoyed the Cioppino as well. The servers were attentive and friendly, and the atmosphere was pleasant-- we were able to carry on a conversation without shouting or straining to hear each other. At the end of the meal, we were served a complimentary chocolate pudding, along with a "fortune-teller fish!" Mermaid Inn was one again a great choice for am evening out with a good friend!

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  2. Liv

    Greater Boston1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything on the menu is incredible and the service is fast. The decorations and overall layout of the restaurant were perfect for date night.

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  3. Jaime

    Washington DC6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very lovely service but very basic food. Frozen fries.

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  4. barbara

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 28, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This location of mermaid is the best of them all. i love that there are folks of every stripe in this place and everyone is treated the same. it is rare in a restaurant.

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  5. Lisa

    Tulsa4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Divine! Out server was friendly and attentive. Drinks and food were EXCELLENT! We were too full for dessert, but our server gave us tiny pots de crème which were a perfect finish. I also had a sweet birhday note on our table upon our arrival. We loved the Mermaid Inn!!!!

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  6. Susan

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food, outstanding service, and a nice ambiance.

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  7. Justin Gold

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at this location of theirs, and our server was outstanding among NYC servers!

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  8. Lisa

    Washington DC18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service was great. Bloody Marys were delicious.

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  9. Julie Gold

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 18, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’re visiting from California. They gave us amazing service. It was my mom’s birthday brought us little desserts and a small glass of Prosecco. Everything from the time we sat down to the time we left was just amazing - food incredible!! we definitely will come back next time we’re in town 

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  10. Mindy

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 18, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat at the bar…excellent service, great cocktails and oysters !! Can’t wait to return .

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    For private events, please call 212-999-5939
  • Neighborhood
    Chelsea
  • Cross street
    between 23rd Street and 24th Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    C/E trains 8th Avenue and 23rd Street1 train 7th Avenue and 23rd StreetM23 SBS crosstown bus
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan

FAQs

The Mermaid Inn - Chelsea shines for weekday happy hour and weekend brunch, reviewers call out the busy, popular happy hour and also praise weekend brunch visits.

Private dining is part of the offering at The Mermaid Inn - Chelsea, the restaurant accepts private parties.

Casual dress is the guide, come comfortable and relaxed; nothing formal is expected.

Yes, The Mermaid Inn - Chelsea is regularly chosen for special evenings; guests specifically recommend it for anniversaries and Valentine's Day celebrations.

Portions at The Mermaid Inn - Chelsea are frequently described as satisfying, guests note generous seafood servings (for example, plenty of lobster in several dishes) and say tables often leave satisfied.

Yes, The Mermaid Inn - Chelsea offers outdoor seating that guests have enjoyed when the weather is warm.

The Mermaid Inn - Chelsea feels like a coastal New England fish shack, casual, warm, and inviting, with a buzzy, energetic dining room; reviewers also note the large, welcoming space and that it can get quite loud on busy nights.

Best time: drop by for happy hour (Mon–Fri, about 4:30–6 pm) for the $1.50 oysters and great drink deals; if you prefer a less crowded table, aim to arrive earlier in the evening rather than peak dinner hours.

Yes, the Chelsea Mermaid Inn is family-friendly: reviewers note a dedicated kids' menu (around $12), activity books and crayons, and that kids' items tend to come out quickly.

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The Mermaid Inn - Chelsea

4.7
$30 and under
Seafood
Chelsea

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 52 times today
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