The Mermaid Inn is a casually sophisticated urban fish shack located in the East Village at 96 Second Ave and Upper West Side at 568 Amsterdam as well as the Mermaid Oyster Bar located in Greenwich Village at 79 MacDougal. Visit our websiteFollow us on TwitterLike us on FacebookLook at our Flickr picturesWatch our videos East Village (212) 674-5870 Upper West Side (212) 799-7400 Oyster Bar in the Village (212) 260-0100Tumblr (3.0; @themermaidnyc)http://themermaidnyc.tumblr.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/d6e767d1e00271b3ab2cbba0ea083413/tumblr_mjzmg1aDHW1qmoouwo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>It’s Friday and we’re swimming off to another adventure. If you’re around New York City, don’t forget to dive into your favorite Mermaid Inn or Oyster Bar for some great Happy Hour deals, cocktails and more. </p> <p>Weekend, here we come!</p>http://themermaidnyc.tumblr.com/post/50675583084http://themermaidnyc.tumblr.com/post/50675583084Fri, 17 May 2013 17:10:02 -0400tgifmermaidtailoceanweekendlets do it<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/64ca7929f3718f85d91e9becd575cb57/tumblr_mmympjASOe1qd43ndo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Just in time for Summer, here come some new cocktails at The Mermaid Oyster Bar ~</p> <p><span>(from left to right)</span></p> <p>Black Widow: Herradura tequila, strawberry purée, black pepper, simple syrup & lime juice.</p> <p><span>The Ringwald: Rosé, Blanc de Blanc, St. Germain.</span></p> <p><span>The Riverboat Queen: Bulliet bourbon, iced tea, lemon juice, simple syrup & basil.</span></p> <p><span>Come and get one.. or two… or three.. or four…</span></p>http://themermaidnyc.tumblr.com/post/50673437172http://themermaidnyc.tumblr.com/post/50673437172Fri, 17 May 2013 16:39:19 -0400cocktailsmermaid oyster barhappyhournycdrinksdranks<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/a48f0cd3a61e3939a8adfd11d02e0903/tumblr_mmjjhbRjiz1r5ddkio1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Never too late for a #ThursdayDayDream. </p>http://themermaidnyc.tumblr.com/post/50594676880http://themermaidnyc.tumblr.com/post/50594676880Thu, 16 May 2013 15:46:44 -0400I want to go to therethursday day dreamyou gotta have goals<a href="http://ladyofthehouse.tumblr.com/post/50578039038/events">The Lady Of The House: Events</a>: <p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://ladyofthehouse.tumblr.com/post/50578039038/events">ladyofthehouse</a>:</p> <blockquote> <ul><li>Get gussied up. Giggle about “gussied.”</li> <li>Head off to Staples for binder clips.</li> <li>Desperately hunt for binder clips in a full face of makeup, badonkadonk dress, jewels, and the closest approximation to walkable heels.</li> <li>T-square? Heck yeah I need a T-square. Do I wanna carry one? Nope.</li> <li>Achieve…</li> </ul></blockquote> <p>A night in the life of a Merpeep.</p>http://themermaidnyc.tumblr.com/post/50579474222http://themermaidnyc.tumblr.com/post/50579474222Thu, 16 May 2013 11:07:10 -0400yada yada yada Bloody MaryI said Skate Wing!badonkadonk dress<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/c1e1af0c79ffe1d1459962c47f92ea16/tumblr_mmibrl2FV01qhranbo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/8a3e1b3abc882d54fd21ddb0a6362062/tumblr_mmibrl2FV01qhranbo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>It’s ok, Woody, more for us.</p>http://themermaidnyc.tumblr.com/post/50578789423http://themermaidnyc.tumblr.com/post/50578789423Thu, 16 May 2013 10:52:13 -0400Don't look behind you!Love a lobsterwoody allenlobsterBlack and White<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/6c4840781a9b4e5e247186646ea11f1a/tumblr_mmuv26nXWw1qd43ndo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Big thanks to Gothamist for naming the Mermaid Blood Mary to be one of the best in New York City! Read the full article here merpeeps: <a href="http://gothamist.com/2013/05/15/the_6_best_bloody_marys_in_nyc.php"><a href="http://bit.ly/14ooCU3">http://bit.ly/14ooCU3</a></a></p>http://themermaidnyc.tumblr.com/post/50514239067http://themermaidnyc.tumblr.com/post/50514239067Wed, 15 May 2013 15:49:18 -0400bloodymarymermaidinnmermaidoysterbargothamistbestofNYC<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a49a3b85f75aa598604a90d950187b2f/tumblr_mmm4sq9YsU1spli16o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Trying to make it through the #humpday. It’s always a lil’ easier when a friend holds your hand. </p>http://themermaidnyc.tumblr.com/post/50502386887http://themermaidnyc.tumblr.com/post/50502386887Wed, 15 May 2013 12:21:24 -0400A whale taught me thatwhalesholdinghandsunderwaterhumpday<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/f678d9083b4af9d3efed4ecae87fd0a2/tumblr_mmt41mWC9E1qd43ndo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/8334f0bf4fc056b23f0f7254145a73c0/tumblr_mmt41mWC9E1qd43ndo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Two times #tastytuesday swimming at you tonight Merpeeps!</p> <p>First we’re dressing up an oyster at <strong><em>The Mermaid Oyster Bar </em></strong>~ Montauk Pearl Oyster w/ tuna tartare, lemon soy & wasabi tobiko. $4.50</p> <p>Uptown at the<em><strong> Mermaid Inn</strong> <strong>UWS,</strong></em>we have a roasted salmon w/ baby bok choy, roasted cauliflower, grape tomatoes & a black plum beurre blanc. $25</p> <p>They tastes as good as they look, so come & get it!</p>http://themermaidnyc.tumblr.com/post/50443716216http://themermaidnyc.tumblr.com/post/50443716216Tue, 14 May 2013 17:08:10 -0400tasty tuesdaysalmonoystermermaidinnmermaidoysterbarspecialdinnernycrestaurant<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lr7rwkth181qmvf2ao1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Today’s #SMM password is *<strong>Lobster Style</strong>* Repeat tonight for 20% off of your meal at any of our locations.</p> <p>*Not valid with happy hour, specials or promotions. </p>http://themermaidnyc.tumblr.com/post/50350095707http://themermaidnyc.tumblr.com/post/50350095707Mon, 13 May 2013 12:59:53 -0400lobsternecklacereddiscountsmmsocialmediamondaymermaidinn<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a1ca8ceaeb3bd58ad85ee9eb3a67af46/tumblr_mmjfjqPTfe1rtcep2o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>It’s the weekend and we’re making a swim for it out of town. Look out for us crossing your path.</p> <p>Check us out on Twitter and Facebook for more updates on our weekend specials and daily additions. Catch you soon!</p>http://themermaidnyc.tumblr.com/post/50107372101http://themermaidnyc.tumblr.com/post/50107372101Fri, 10 May 2013 16:00:33 -0400tgifmermaidsignweekendocean<p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://jongx.tumblr.com/post/50088777792/friday-food-fight-on-findlings-finds-happy-oyster">jongx</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p class="p1"><img alt="image" src="http://media.tumblr.com/d9a2f3ec0babf1acf9e9a85013d94e95/tumblr_inline_mmg42uq8zu1qz4rgp.jpg"/></p> <p class="p2"><span>There’s only one thing better than a Happy Hour - a <em>Happy Oyster Hour</em>. Check out the <strong><a href="http://www.themermaidnyc.com/">Mermaid Inn</a></strong>’s </span><span>(<a href="https://twitter.com/themermaidnyc">@</a></span><a href="https://twitter.com/themermaidnyc">themermaidnyc</a><span>) </span><span>fantastic raw bar</span><span>, they have dollar oysters and scrumptious other seafood tapas like Shrimp Corndogs and Mermaid Tacos (a.k.a grilled tilapia in a crunchy shell).</span></p> <blockquote> <p class="p2"><em>You can see more of Deborah’s finds at <a href="http://www.findlingsfinds.com/"><strong>FindlingsFinds.com</strong></a> or follow her feed <a href="https://twitter.com/dfindles">@dfindles</a>. She features her prized picks here on Jongpinionated every Friday.</em></p> </blockquote> </blockquote> <p>We love when our merpeeps talk about us. Thanks for swimming by, Jongx!</p>http://themermaidnyc.tumblr.com/post/50095194049http://themermaidnyc.tumblr.com/post/50095194049Fri, 10 May 2013 12:19:13 -0400oystershappyhourmermaidinnmerpeepTGIF<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/a9302bd46d6fcdc332e4456402750906/tumblr_mmjq11Qcnf1qd43ndo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Congrats to Tom Russel_Lynch on being named Mixologist of the Week by Bulldog Gin!</p> <p>You can try his delicious concoction <em>Love Potion 79 </em>this weekend at the Mermaid Oyster Bar! </p>http://themermaidnyc.tumblr.com/post/50028842485http://themermaidnyc.tumblr.com/post/50028842485Thu, 09 May 2013 15:27:01 -0400bulldogginmermaidinnspecialcocktail<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/c1c534156e7b1ed8c0f8454678800057/tumblr_mmjjhl2A7E1r5ddkio1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Come with us! #thursdaydaydream. </p>http://themermaidnyc.tumblr.com/post/50021488326http://themermaidnyc.tumblr.com/post/50021488326Thu, 09 May 2013 13:15:18 -0400why would we ever leave?thursdaydaydreammermaidbeachbeautifulparadise<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/5fde867f5de77cc2004966292cccbdfe/tumblr_mmhzu6adIN1qd43ndo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/99984e70e75b20a2f2218ebcc204f718/tumblr_mmhzu6adIN1qd43ndo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Don’t let the gloomy weather ruin your Wednesday!</p> <p><span>Swim into</span><span> </span><em><strong>The Mermaid Oyster</strong></em><strong> Bar</strong><span> for the seared jumbo shrimp w/ frisée & grilled pineapple salad & a mint-pineapple dressing. $15</span></p> <p><span>Or dive into </span><strong><em><span>The </span>Mermaid Inn</em><em> UWS</em> </strong>for seared sea scallops w/ roasted beets, baby bok choy, ciopollini onions & a truffle vinaigrette. $26</p> <p>Swim by, get happy!</p>http://themermaidnyc.tumblr.com/post/49957236829http://themermaidnyc.tumblr.com/post/49957236829Wed, 08 May 2013 17:03:42 -0400specialmermaidinnmermaidoysterbarshrimpscallopsseafooddinneruwswestvillagenyc<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/6c4eb56c5928c27c185bdbb609fd8bab/tumblr_mmhizbx1Rb1s2yegdo1_r2_400.gif"/><br/><br/><p>Hope you’re having fun riding out this #humpday! </p>http://themermaidnyc.tumblr.com/post/49941295383http://themermaidnyc.tumblr.com/post/49941295383Wed, 08 May 2013 12:50:09 -0400have some fun with ithumpdaywhalegif<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/61cdb2cf0524c3000c575914edb1d4c9/tumblr_mmdzahZVNu1qd43ndo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Hope the weekend went swimmingly, merpeeps.</p> <p>Today’s #SMM Password is *<strong>6 days ‘til Mother’s Day</strong>* (Don’t forget!) Repeat tonight for 20% off your meal at any of our locations.</p> <p>*Not valid with happy hour, specials or other promotions.</p> <p>Source: <a href="http://badmanstropicalfish.com/profiles/profile112.html"><a href="http://badmanstropicalfish.com/profiles/profile112.html">http://badmanstropicalfish.com/profiles/profile112.html</a></a></p>http://themermaidnyc.tumblr.com/post/49782848073http://themermaidnyc.tumblr.com/post/49782848073Mon, 06 May 2013 13:01:29 -0400smmsocialmediamondaymother's daydiscountnycrestaurantmermaidinnmermaidoysterbar<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/0c71d8745e885b7eae9fc9e54488915d/tumblr_mm8dcxQzBo1qd43ndo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Ever wondered how Zagat came up with its ratings? They get them from YOU! So if you love to have your voice heard (& love the Mermaid Inn & Oyster Bar), go on and vote!</p> <p><a href="http://www.zagat.com/vote">www.zagat.com/vote</a></p>http://themermaidnyc.tumblr.com/post/49595985486http://themermaidnyc.tumblr.com/post/49595985486Sat, 04 May 2013 11:00:28 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/3068de91664c3721faa91bc7cdf9371f/tumblr_mloxjd3s5w1so8084o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>About time we made it to Friday afternoon!</p> <p>We’re getting ready to head out of town and dive into a new Weekend adventure. We’ll see you soon merpeeps! In the meantime, get out and see the world! (And swim by your favorite Mermaid if you stick around the city.)</p> <p>Bon Voyage!</p>http://themermaidnyc.tumblr.com/post/49533718213http://themermaidnyc.tumblr.com/post/49533718213Fri, 03 May 2013 16:30:23 -0400Grab a friend and jump in!TGIFWeekend here we come<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/b97fd5de525c0a34b2ef10c5c9c86ce5/tumblr_mm6raemlBP1qml38xo1_500.gif"/><br/><br/><p>This is our plan for the weekend.</p>http://themermaidnyc.tumblr.com/post/49512007295http://themermaidnyc.tumblr.com/post/49512007295Fri, 03 May 2013 10:00:19 -0400mermaid problemschillwaiting for happy hourlet it begin<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/82302d0c2cebbf8e51bdcc2b0f71394a/tumblr_mljjs5ztUz1rafa5wo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Stuck inside on this lovely NYC Thursday? Don’t worry peeps, the weekend isn’t too far off.</p> <p>In the meantime, let’s <span>take a #thursdaydaydream trip to this waterfall. Close you eyes and picture this, along with cocktails, oysters & your favorite mermaid.</span></p>http://themermaidnyc.tumblr.com/post/49442327489http://themermaidnyc.tumblr.com/post/49442327489Thu, 02 May 2013 12:05:53 -0400In my mind I'm already therethursdaydaydreamwaterfall