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The Mermaid Inn

Worth it. 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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Antonina PattizFrom my list Best happy hours in Chelsea
Diners sit at outdoor tables along the sidewalk patio of The Mermaid Inn restaurant.
Address
227 10th Ave Directions
Subway
C, E to 23 St, 7 min

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Pair your bounty with $6 beer or $10 cocktails and wine.

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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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