Under-The-Sea Seafood Galore At This Trendy Spot In Times Square

Mermaid Oyster Bar is an upscale yet casual seafood spot with a coastal vibe known for its lobster rolls, oyster happy hours, and more

Boasting 3 locations throughout the city, Mermaid Oyster Bar is a popular seafood brasserie featuring top-of-the-line hospitality and a delicious menu marked by bold and seasonally inspired cuisine. Here are all the items you must try at its Times Square location.

Mushroom Risotto with Duck Confit

If you are a fan of mushroom and risotto, then this is the dish for you. Featuring a variety of mushroom ranging from oakwood shiitake to crimini to maitake, the al dente arborio rice is seasoned in chive oil and paremsan. You can also add tender duck confit to elevate the dish.

Lobster "Knuckles" Escargot

While there is no actual snails involved in this dish, the Lobster knuckles are prepared "escargot" style with parsley garlic butter and breadcrumbs. The deep and rich flavors of butter just melt in your mouth. Be sure to soak up all the sauce with the grilled country bread.

Great Grand Platter

The best of the best, the Great Grand Platter highlights all the favorites from the raw bar. Starting with a dozen clams and a dozen oysters, the platter also includes tinned razor clams in olive oil, jumbo shrimp, salmon tartare in orange ponzu, sesame, and ginger, and tuna crudo with jalapeno, avocado, and lime. The platter is topped with one whole Maine lobster.

True North Salmon

Cooked to your liking, the pan-fried salmon with crispy skin is paired with shiitake mushrooms, haricot vert, and bacon on top of sweet corn puree.

Maine Grilled Lobster

From the simply grilled entree menu is the Maine Grilled Lobster with ancho chilli dust, drawn butter, and charred lemon. The 1.5 pound lobster is succulent, juicy, and meaty - everything you want in a lobster.

Caramel Soft Serve Ice Cream

A perfect treat for the summer, the creamy Vanilla soft serve ice cream is topped with roasted apple and Nila wafers, and drizzled with rich caramel sauce.