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A place · Restaurant · Chelsea · on 1 of my list

The Mermaid Inn.

Worth it, says Antonina. Warm and inviting, the Mermaid Oyster Bar is a top choice for happy hour in Chelsea, especially for seafood lovers, you won’t want to miss it.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizI went myself · from my Best happy hours in Chelsea
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Best happy hours in Chelsea

No. 1 on that list
Worth it
  • Cost$1.25 oysters
  • Address227 10th Ave, New York, NY 10011
  • From my guide, updated September 2026.

Seafood served with a side of Cape Cod vibes, the Mermaid Oyster Bar dishes out one of the most generous oyster happy hours in Chelsea, headlined by $1.25 oysters (minimum order of 6).

If you’re not into oysters, opt for the salmon tartar ($10) or mini fish tacos ($4) instead, assuming the fried calamari ($12) is already at the table, of course. Pair your bounty with $6 beer or $10 cocktails and wine. The $3 clam chowder can be skipped, it’s good but tiny, you’ll get more bang for your buck with other bites.

Warm and inviting, the Mermaid Oyster Bar is a top choice for happy hour in Chelsea, especially for seafood lovers, you won’t want to miss it.

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