The Mermaid Inn

New York’s favorite fish house serves up classic seafood specialties in a relaxed and comfortable setting. Restaurateur Danny Abrams’ flagship Mermaid Inn — dubbed an inexpensive version of Le Bernardin by New York Magazine — features a cozy, secluded garden in back, sidewalk café in the front and a dining room that’s always buzzing. The cuisine and the décor are sure to bring back your...

What to Drink: Bottles (marked up from $22) are the best option. Whites stand out; most, like summery Tokay pinot gris, are from Alsace, a few are from the Northwest.

Bottles (marked up from $22) are the best option. Whites stand out; most, like summery Tokay pinot gris, are from Alsace, a few are from the Northwest.

"Like being in Nantucket", these "neighborly" seafooders provide "well-seasoned" catch (including a "lovely" lobster roll) in funky nautical settings; "jolly" vibes, "good-humored" service and "bargain" oysters at the "happy hour-and-a-half" are further reasons why it's often "packed to the gills."

The dynamic duo behind the American bistros Red Cat and the Harrison (Danny Abrams and chef Jimmy Bradley) make a splash in the East Village with their seafood hot-spot. But don't expect another lobster roll shack. The menu takes cues from around the world---roasted hake with porcini breadcrumbs or a sautéed skate wing with cauliflower purée. The restaurant offers a $15-only markup on all...

Spiffed-up seafood shack brings some Cape to harried East Villagers longing for a clean beach and a lobster roll. Raw bar earns raves for clams and oysters. Not exactly undiscovered, there's always a crazy wait. If patience ain't your bag, pull up a stool at the bar. Sweet back garden. Had both Red Cat owners prior to spat. Dessert is chef's choice and on the house every night. Free equals...

The Mermaid Inn marks the third collaboration between restaurateurs Jimmy Bradley and partner Danny Abrams. And the duo once again delivered a restaurant with style, sincere hospitality, and a menu marked by their signature cuisine, which is both bold and seasonally-inspired.

Abrams set the warm, familiar tone of The Mermaid Inn with design elements that combine New England charm and East...

The Mermaid Inn is one of New York City's seafood mainstays, with locations in the East Village and Upper West Side and an Oyster Bar in Greenwich Village. We specialize in fresh, sustainable seafood with Happy Hour and specials every day of the week.