The Mermaid Inn – Upper West Side

570 Amsterdam Avenue
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 bol... more
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 Village attitude. With its carefully chosen antique harbor maps and nautical charts of Block Island, Martha's Vineyard, and Newport combined with a collection of prints gathered from seaports and fishing villages, The Mermaid Inn evokes the feeling of a classic fish house. At the back of the space, large windows and glass doors frame a small open-air garden where, during spring and summer, additional tables are added for al fresco dining. The restaurant's black-and-white color scheme, porcelain hanging lamps, and the soft glow of lanterns complete the feeling that guests have been transported to an intimate coastal setting. Underlying the Mermaid's success is the talented kitchen team, led by executive chef Jose Luis Martinez, delivering simply conceived seafood dishes that draw from the waters of... more

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 Village attitude. With its carefully chosen antique harbor maps and nautical charts of Block Island, Martha's Vineyard, and Newport combined with a collection of prints gathered from seaports and fishing villages, The Mermaid Inn evokes the feeling of a classic fish house. At the back of the space, large windows and glass doors frame a small open-air garden where, during spring and summer, additional tables are added for al fresco dining. The restaurant's black-and-white color scheme, porcelain hanging lamps, and the soft glow of lanterns complete the feeling that guests have been transported to an intimate coastal setting.

Underlying the Mermaid's success is the talented kitchen team, led by executive chef Jose Luis Martinez, delivering simply conceived seafood dishes that draw from the waters of the North Atlantic to the Mediterranean. Main courses feature dishes like Pan Seared Diver Scallops, Grilled Whole Fish, and a Lobster Sandwich. Dessert is a single, complimentary send-off that varies nightly and includes favorites like chocolate pudding, fresh watermelon slices, or fresh berries with zabaglione.

To match the fresh, casual character of The Mermaid Inn's culinary ambitions, Abrams presents patrons with a straightforward wine selection, offering a full spectrum of bottles priced at only $15 above wholesale cost. The innovative wine list changes frequently to offer a range of pairings with The Mermaid Inn's seasonal dishes. In addition, the Mermaid's 10-seat bar is the ideal place to enjoy a bowl of chowder or a dozen oysters with a well-chosen list of beers and wines by the glass. Dining at the Mermaid's bar is a rare pleasure that showcases the Mermaid's versatile appeal--as a destination for dining and socializing. The raw bar is stocked with fresh shellfish, including an international market selection of fresh oysters served alongside Chilled Barbecued Shrimp, and Rhode Island Littleneck Clams.


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Upper West Side Description

The Mermaid Inn – Upper West Side is located in the Upper West Side neighborhood of Manhattan. The home of diverse cultural attractions, the Upper West side is sandwiched between Riverside Park to the west and Central Park to the east. Both parks are excellent leisurely green spaces to spend a day. Central Park is especially notable, as it is New York’s "flagship" park. With over 843 acres of land, it is home to 275 species of birds. It’s quite easy to spend an entire day there too, as the park has several restaurants on its perimeter, a Boathouse, a Carousel, ball fields, a running track, reservoir, sculptures of Alice in Wonderland and Shakespeare, and a nearly endless list of events and other attractions. In addition to being the most densely populated area of the United States, the Upper West Side is the home of several academic institutions and a litany of famous people too numerous to list here. The American Museum of Natural History is among the most notable museum in the neighborhood. This world-famous museum is comprised of several different Halls, each dedicated to a particular theme. The museum's exhibition-halls house a stunning array of artifacts and specimens from all corners of the world and all historical periods including some magnificent dinosaur fossils. Other nearby cultural institutions worth checking out include the New York Historical Society, and the new Rose Center for Earth and Space which houses the Hayden Planetarium; the most technologically advanced Space Theater in existence. The Upper West Side also contains some of the greatest venues to hear classical music. There is the Metropolitan Opera House —one of the world’s leading opera companies since its opening in 1883—as well asAvery Fisher Hall, Alice Tully Hall and the renowned New York City Opera. Additionally both The Julliard School and Fordham University grace the area. You’re bound to get hungry while visiting the neighborhood, but fear not -there are plenty of famous places to nosh or grab some classic New York smoked salmon in the Upper West Side. There’s Zabar’s—a heavenly deli if there ever was one; Fairway Market which has a huge, gourmet selection of just about everything; Citarella, with fresh fish and much more; and Murray’s Sturgeon Shop—just to name a few. If you're looking for a more substantial meal, head to Prohibition, an upscale restaurant and bar. The interior, which invokes the glamour and romance of the Prohibition-Era style of the twenties and early thirties, helps create terrific ambience. All of this has made Prohibition a mainstay on the Upper West Side. There's also the takeout booth at Carmine's. Carmine's simple and very popular concept is to serve every meal in the style of an Italian American wedding feast - which means large portions of homestyle antipasti, pastas, seafood and meat entrees served on large platters designed for sharing. And when we say large, we mean large; an entree here could easily feed three to four average eaters. After your weekend mid-day meal, take a walk back through Riverside Park or stroll down Riverside Drive and admire the impressive monuments, grand apartment buildings, and views of the Hudson River, all while burning off a few calories of course. Given the number of attractions and cultural institutions in the neighborhood, the Upper West Side is an ideal location to spend your stay in New York. The charming Excelsior Hotel is located right near the Museum of Natural History and Central Park. Meanwhile, the cozy and reasonably priced Belnord Hotel is another conveniently located option for the budget conscious traveler, as is the Comfort Inn Central Park West.

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570 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10074
(212) 799-7400
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Editorial Rating

Category

Seafood

Price

$$$$$

Ambience

Casual

Payment

All Major

This Week's Hours

DINNER
Mon-Thu: 5:30pm-11:00pm
Fri-Sat: 5:30pm-12:00am
Sunday: 5:00pm-10:00pm

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