Thirsty Mermaid

Incredible place. Service was outstanding (Ionela was my server - she did a great job!)
Had some oysters from the raw bar and a salad with a snapper sandwich. Everything was prepared perfectly and delicious. Will definitely be back. Great espresso as well.

This place was so much fun! Everything was so tasty! My husband had the fried oysters, one of the best he’s had, very crispy and fresh. And the hummus plate. The homes was so good that it has inspired me to try it at home! I had the large seafood platter. Ate every bit of it! Very fresh and perfect, actually. Then it was so good, we had to try the desserts. Intended to take them home, but ate all of them. We had the bread pudding and the honey pear.

Service at the bar made this quaint little restaurant stand out. Very nice and attentive. The food was also spot on and delicious! Check them out.

Crab cakes were TO DIE FOR. My friend and I got a little meal here after spending all day tanning on the beach and it really hit the spot. Excellent wedge salad as well, just make sure you really love blue cheese before you order it! We arrived at happy hour and tried some of the draft beer, which was excellent. I also tried my first oysters here. Staff was super friendly as well! Thanks guys!

This is our February 2024 review - We visit Key West often and found this amazing seafood restaurant about 8 months ago when we were here last, so on this trip we knew we wanted to return and we went twice!
Out first visit recently was to just stop at the bar for some bubbles prior to another dinner reservation elsewhere. We got our same server from the visit many months ago and she was just as great, but we also encountered Nicolas on this visit.

So, we came back 2 nights later for dinner and were seated in an area handled by Nicolas and he immediately recognized us and welcomed us back… We enjoyed an amazing dinner with incredible service and great conversation with the staff!! The seafood here is incredible and fresh! The wine list is awesome and nicely priced! Portions are substantial and their menu is nicely diverse to accommodate anyone’s needs. Highly recommend stopping in, as we will continue to return on upcoming trips!

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This was our June 2023 review - Came here for dinner one evening without reservations and opted for seating at the bar. Our server was excellent, very attentive throughout! They have a Very nice wine list (which is very nicely priced!) and a beautifully done, unique menu! They offer a different fresh catch each day, done in unique preparations.

The décor is really nice and clean. The food was outstanding! Ceviche was very fresh and tasty! We tried their grouper and their yellow tail and both were AMAZING! It’s enjoyable to have fresh-caught seafood, such as what they offer!

The only issue is the name… it sounds like a bar or something, but it’s definitely not, it’s a restaurant with an amazing selection of fresh seafood as well as a nice wine list, but surprisingly no spirits/cocktails.

We’ll most definitely return! Highly recommend stopping in!

After swimming in the pool and feeling all icky and stuffing my mouth with constant seafood (it’s Key West, what else would I expect?). I wanted to eat something not involving seafood. Yes the name is of a cool sea creature but hey, might as well shoot my shot. I ordered the Gnnochi and my god, it was so good and the portion they give is insane especially with the price. It could feed like 2 adults. In my humbles opinion , if you’re is key west and tired of seafood or your children hate seafood, try this place out.

This guy s the most fantastic raw bar! Excellent food, phenomenal service. Favorite place in Key West!

Thirsty Mermaid is a gem for seafood lovers in Key West. The seafood was absolutely delicious! The intimate setting adds to the charm, making it a great spot for a relaxed meal.

Keep in mind that they serve beer and wine only, which was fine with us. Plus, the service was excellent, and our server wasn’t bad to look at either! Thirsty Mermaid is definitely worth a visit if you’re in the mood for some top-notch seafood in a cozy atmosphere.

Outstanding, oysters Rockefeller, to die for, Ceviche, excellent the black grouper, the best I’ve had and I live in FL, finished off with the poached pair for dessert, maybe after all the scrumptious appetizer and fish out expectations were high, it was just okay. No matter will diffidently will go back. Already spreading the word.

The scallops are to die for! Great service. Cute and quiet restaurant among all the noise. We had an excellent dinner. Definitely recommend it to everyone!

Can’t recommend this spot enough. If you are looking for an upscale happy hour at a very affordable price look no further. The oysters were the best I had on the island over the week hands down. Super fresh super cold and delicious. The staff was more than welcoming and happy and helpful. Great little dining space with a small sit up bar. Fresh taps on hand. Check em out!

Christmas DAY meal! We had the Steamed Pei Mussels and Soup. The Mussels were some of the best I have eaten! The broth was excellent and not over powering. I would most definitely recommend and will visit again! Thank you for the excellent food and great service!!

We've eaten here several times over the years of our visits and are always so impressed with the food, the staff, and the wines. Everything here is wonderful! We love the ceviches and the oysters Rockefeller! All fish dishes and the scallops are amazing! Eat up!

The food is worth every penny. The rating did not lie. The scallops, lobster bisque, and special: yellow edge grouper are a must! The service was nice. The people were kind. The food was amazing. I will most likely come back when I visit.

This place is spectacular. We spent four nights in Key West, and every night we tried a fine restaurant - except for the Thirsty Mermaid. It was so good we came back for a second round. The yellow tail snapper was one of the best dishes I've had in forty year of eating out, and the scallops were not far behind. Raw oysters were superb, and we loved the clam chowder and ceviche. The bread pudding with ice cream was divine. Service is top-notch and perfectly timed. The atmosphere was casual, inviting, and friendly. Highly recommended.

Best scallops ever! The food was amazing and so was the service, the atmosphere nice and the over all feel of the place was very laidback! Great experience!

We had a recommendation from someone staying at our hotel. This is a small restaurant. The staff were quite attentive, especially being short staffed. The chowder is quite awesome, definitely get that. Our main entrees came out so fast! They were well portioned, excellent in taste and the perfect temperature. We also got the bread pudding dessert and the pear as well for dessert. You cannot go wrong at this restaurant. We will definitely be back here next time we are in Key West. Thank you so much for an awesome dining experience.

Cute restaurant. They have a great happy hour deal. Their customer service was on point. Will come back to try their entree next time in town.

**Excellent Culinary Experience!**

From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed despite not having a reservation. The staff was not only quick and efficient but also extremely attentive to our needs, providing us with wise advice that greatly enhanced our experience.

The quality of the food served was undoubtedly up to par, with each bite being a delight for our taste buds. It's clear that this restaurant deserves its reputation, recommended by the locals, and we now understand why.

We are thrilled to recommend this establishment to anyone looking for a memorable culinary experience. A big thank you to the entire team!

A local recommended the Thirsty Mermaid for happy hour from 4-6p and it didn't disappoint. Oysters were so smooth and delicious we ordered 2 dozen. :) Ceviche was fresh. If you drink beer, order a $3 Mermaid Lager or two. ;) Beautifully decorated inside, friendly staff, super clean. Will definitely return next time we're in Key West!