I had two great experiences at the Blue Mermaid. Both breakfast and dinner there were nothing short of delightful. The restaurant has great seafaring decor and is right next to fisherman's wharf so the expectations are high. For breakfast the spinach goat cheese frittata was delicious and very well done. But I was a little disappointed that the fruit bowl was mostly cantaloupe. At dinner the chowder sampler was very delicious and filling with the best one definitely being the clam chowder. The wait staff was quick and friendly as well on both occasions making my time there very pleasant. read more

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Always a favorite! The Blue Mermaid has a wonderful staff, excellent clam chowder and such a comforting vibe. We love the Clam Chowder Bread Bowls and last evening we tried the Tofu Curry. It was perfect after a long work day. We split the Key Lime Pie and wow was it fantastic. It wasn't too sweet or too sour. It has just a perfect blend with whipped cream on the side. read more

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Stopped here for a quarter ck meal before heading out to a concert in downtown SF. The kid's meal fish and chips was surprisingly generous and really well done; crispy, light, and not greasy at all, which is always a win. The Crab Louis salad absolutely hit the spot. The vinaigrette had a nice zesty kick without overpowering the sweetness of the Dungeness crab, letting the freshness shine through. We also tried the New England chowder in a Boudon bread bowl. While the portion was on the smaller side for a soup, it still delivered on flavor and was warm and comforting. What really stood out was the service. The waiter was extremely friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience feel welcoming and easy. read more

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I always love coming here. It's my husband and I favorite spot. Brian is always our go to server. He's always very attentive. Food is always amazing. And outside seating is the best! read more

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It's the perfect restaurant nestled in this area if you don't want street food or something incredibly touristy. This place has been kicking for over 10 years and hasn't changed much. It's adjacent to the boutique hotel and has both indoor and outdoor options for dining. Service needs an improvement. Quicker with refills, side requests and bringing the check. We had to ask for drink refills about 4 times, and we were only there for less than 45 minutes. And they weren't busy. Clam chowder is where it's at. Opt for the chowder flight if you like clam chowder. read more

Blue Mermaid - Crab Louis*** - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We had a family (2 parents, 1 college student) vacation stay at the Argonaut in late August 2025 and the adjacent Blue Mermaid was a welcomed option after our long day of cross-country travel for late lunch upon arrival in SF. Other than convenience, the plusses were friendly service and tasty dishes. We enjoyed some SF waterfront classics like Dungeness Crab Louis, Fish & Chips, and Crab & Corn Chowder, as well as a surprisingly authentic Indian butter chicken with a bone-in chicken quarter that was perfectly rendered and fall-off-the-bone tender. The negatives were a few, which was why we never ate there again during our week here. The location on Fisherman's Wharf means you get some annoying and LOUD competing music from across the street (alternating buskers using amplified streel drums, bad karaoke, and strangest of all, a pantomime of live 80s saxophone solos), so dining in the otherwise lovely courtyard was a no go. The prices are ridiculous compared to many other more pleasant places where you could try some of the same dishes. The booth was a bit grimy and did not live up to the menu price point. I'd say if you are staying on site and just don't have the energy to venture elsewhere or order takeout delivery from any of the 1000s of alternatives, then Blue Mermaid is alright. With a credit card rewards program like AMEX Fine Hotels, you can at least apply your daily credit to relieve some of the sticker shock. read more

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I honestly would never have eaten here if it weren't for the credit I received for staying at the hotel. The food was bland and the pricing ridiculous. For a $45 credit I couldn't reliably feed myself and my wife. We resorted to doing 1 entree and some sides. The eggs Benedict was bland and lacking flavor. The potatoes were also tasteless. The other thing on top of it the high prices was the additional fees and the tip they expected for a to go order. For those wondering San Francisco started forcing an additional charge called an sf mandate to pay for healthcare for the workers. But the expected 20% minimum tip was just dumb to see. Overpriced food, bland tasteless food, and the expectation to tip on to go orders is what you'll get when you eat here. read more

Blue Mermaid - Eggs Benedict, Sautéed Spinach, and Eggs Any-Style* - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

1) don't bring pre-dinner cocktails after the appetizer has been delivered and eaten 2) don't call "last orders" at the bar half way through the meal 3) don't charge more for anything than advertised on the menu 4) don't leave water glasses empty for the entire meal read more

I ordered take out from the Blue Mermaid since I was staying at The Argonaut Hotel for work, and the limited service, due to take out, was friendly and pleasant. I ordered the Chicken Sandwich with a side house salad. I'm a little conflicted on how to rate the meal because the salad was great with fresh mixed greens and veggies, and the chicken sandwich was tasty with mint yogurt, tender pieces of spiced chicken on toasted sourdough. The reason I'm conflicted is while the sandwich was flavorful, the chicken was drowned in the yogurt sauce, and the sourdough was drenched in butter (and/or oil?) so much so that the sandwich was dripping sauce and butter. I ended up with 3 stars since I wouldn't order it again because the sandwich was just too heavy and oily. Fyi, the salad is covering the drippings, and I couldn't eat the other half of the sandwich in the picture. read more

Blue Mermaid - Chicken Sandwich*** Take out - the salad is covering the extra sauce and oil drippings from the sandwich. - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

Everything there is very good. There is table side service for salad, dessert and for filleting fish. It's an old styled formal setting with good food and excellent service. read more

Was staying at the Argonaut and stopped in for lunch on my arrival day and breakfast on my departure day. This had to be one of the best sandwiches I ever had. It was so satisfying! I only ate half because it was so big and finished the other half later in my room. The breakfast was average. Staff was friendly. Lunch and morning environments were both busy but the overall volume of the restaurant was on the quieter side. read more

Blue Mermaid - One/Two Eggs Any-Style* - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I want to shout out to the staff at the Hotel Argonaut and Blue Mermaid! This was my first time at the Blue Mermaid and I had friends with me, visiting from the north bay and we were looking for a nice place to sit down, have a drink and some bites, that was also dog friendly. My experience, as a local, has always been great with the hotel valet and staff and my dog. The local dogs know where the treats are at the hotel valet and this has always been a special destination for us as the valet team is exceptional on handing out treats and being very sweet with my senior tripawd. Today was raining so we needed to be inside and the Blue Mermaid was absolutely accommodating to us especially with my large dog, in a stroller. They even have a dog menu of food and treats!!! The last couple of days my dog hasn't felt great which contributed to him being a very picky eater. I was over the moon on the options and he was extremely excited with the wagu burger and steamed rice option. I was grateful he enjoyed the rice as much as the burger! Brian, in the bar/restaurant was fantastic and super accommodating to our needs and made sure my dog also had what he needed with water, food and verbal compliments. What a great experience!! Thank you, Brian!! You made our experience today a great San Francisco moment ! We will be back!! read more

We decided on Blue Mermaid after sightseeing around Fisherman's wharf. The staff and our waiter were both friendly and personable - telling us their favorite things on the menu. I was surprised by how good the food was considering the restaurant was pretty empty at 7pm ~ maybe it was off season and a Thursday? All the dishes we had were great - the mermaid burger, scallops, lobster ravioli. There drinks could be better thought - they seemed watered down and overall not good. Would come back for food but skip the drinks. read more

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We picked Blue Mermaid for dinner. The space is stylish, the menu looked great, and the food delivered everything we ordered was tasty and we left happy on that front. I'm taking off one star for the service, though. Even with the restaurant nearly empty, things were slow and not very friendly. It was a chilly evening, so we asked for a patio heater. The first one wouldn't ignite; they tried a second also a no-go. We then asked about the nearby fire pit. They got it lit, but it faded out after a minute, like the propane tank had run out. Meanwhile we were still cold, and no one offered to move us closer to the only working fire pit, even though there were open tables right by it. Little details didn't help either utensils were dropped in the middle of the table instead of being set individually. Overall, I'd still recommend Blue Mermaid for the food and atmosphere, but don't come expecting attentive service on a cold night. read more

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Very nice place. The salad was delicious The atmosphere is calming and pleasant Restrooms were clean and safe read more

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Service unacceptable! Only had two cocktails and we left! No ambiance and did not try any foods, because our waitress never came to our table to wait on us. Called her over for my bill, we paid and left. It was birthday and I put in special requests! Never will I go back or recommend to my family if in the Marina.. beautiful San Francisco. Do not patronize ya'll, my experience was the worst ever in my life. C read more

Thanksgiving Buffet! That's what caught my eye, as there were 5 of us and having lots of choices, especially vegetable dishes, was perfect. The staff was welcoming and warm, and as we walked in, we could see all of the appetizers and desserts, and the mains as well. Comfortable seating, friendly attentive waiter. Drinks and chat and off we went. Raw seafood bar was the draw for me, shrimp, crab, clams, mussels, and all so delicious. The mushroom ragout was a knockout. Butter chicken! And so many great breads. Second plates and more appetizers, spicy chicken bites! And beef and turkey and all the trimmings. Desserts were very good, lovely tarts. Chef Singh and staff delivered one of the most enjoyable times we've had in SF. Thanks to all! read more

Location is amazing, by the beach. We were seated within a minute. Not too crowded or loud. Upper-scale bar vibes. Place was clean. We got fish and chips and the wagyu burger. Food was great. The fish was flaky in the inside and crispy on the outside and they had malt vinegar :) the burger was perfectly cooked, juicy and flavorful. They even had milk, for my kid :) our server was nice and got our orders. The beer and lemon wedges took a while but our server was busy, so understandable. read more

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Louis and Jeff are fantastic bartenders! We were staying at the Argonaut Hotel, and make it back to the restaurant every night of our stay. I enjoyed the cocktails and the conversation. Highly recommend!! read more

While working here I was fortunate to have a cup of chowder and the Garden Greens salad with chicken. Both items were perfect and the salad was a generous portion in which I had what remains packed up to be eaten later. My only comment is I wish they offered a Dungeness crab sandwich since after all the restaurant is located at Fisherman's Wharf. Otherwise it would have been a five star experience. read more

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My husband and I heard about this restaurant (in the Argonaut hotel) and its chef-Amod Singh-and decided to give it a try while visiting SF. As soon as we got there, we met the chef and asked him to go ahead and do a tasting menu for us...we were in his hands! He not only went above and beyond our expectations, he created several unique vegetarian and non-veg courses for both of us! The manager, Tony, was also so friendly and hospitable and did some wine pairings for us as well. This restaurant is nautical themed and looks fairly casual, but the food we ate here deserves a white tablecloth setting...! We started with an amazing amuse bouche with tuna tartare for me...the presentation was so beautiful, and the flavors were mind blowing!! Then we had a "flavor bomb" which is a small, crisp Indian puri filled with a delicious tamarind spiced water that explodes in your mouth. Next came a scallop curry for me and a veggie one for hubby...oh my goodness, the scallops melted in my mouth and the flavors were so rich. Next course was a lobster tail with hints of Indian flavors...again, just too good! As if we weren't full enough, the final dish was a twist on chicken biryani...and again, super flavorful and super moist chicken. I cannot begin to express how incredibly delicious ALL the courses were...and to top it off, the presentation of each course was masterful...truly a 5 Star dining experience! We were entirely too full but shared one dessert called Mango Variations...believe me when I tell you that it's nothing like anything you've had before! The mango flavor was subtle-not overpowering like many mongo desserts-and all the different elements of crispiness, mousse and gelato melded together so perfectly! We had to give Chef Singh a standing ovation at the end...it was the MOST amazing food experience we've ever had, and I am a HUGE foodie that's eaten at many restaurants across the globe! This chef deserves a Michelin star for sure! I wish we lived closer so I could eat here again, but I will definitely be planning another SF trip just to eat his food again. We both felt very lucky to have found out about him and to have experienced his amazing food! Bravo Chef Amod Singh! read more

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I don't have an aversion to Fisherman's Wharf. Just to the loud packs of tourists who roam the congested area. That's why eating at the bar of this hotel had a certain appeal. Most of the hotel guests were presumably out and about in the middle of the afternoon probably eating clam chowder out of a sourdough bread bowl at a wharf stand and getting an Instagram moment out of it. I had heard the hotel was nice from locals in need of a staycation. I saddled up to the nearly empty bar where the chief bartender was cleaning glasses. The first thing I got was the $18 Espresso Martini which he made with elan, a nice mix of Grey Goose (not my fave but fine in this context), espresso, kahlua, and simple syrup (photo: https://yelp.to/TRvlIo6pSe). It went well with the chowdah for sure. Due to a lack of imagination, I ordered the plain $15 bowl of New England Clam Chowder with mirepoix and potato (photo: https://yelp.to/WTKuG-jody). No bread bowl, no bacon, no Dungeness crab, no roasted corn kernels. Just clams, and it was plenty thick and buttery. I skipped the bread entirely for the oyster crackers. Meanwhile, the bar was starting to fill up with boisterous tourists. Time to gulp my martini and head out. FOOD - 4 stars...good chowdah COCKTAILS - 4.5 stars...an even better espresso martini AMBIANCE - 4 stars...woodsy maritime decor SERVICE - 4 stars...an efficient bartender TOTAL - 4 stars...no mermaids seen RELATED - Exploring Fisherman's Wharf? Here's my collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2HyFdzC read more

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There was nice decor inside, but it was kind of dark for my taste. The food was priced well for the area, but there were not too many kid-friendly options as far as price and portion goes. Service was friendly and fast, but there weren't too many other people here, so I'm sure the waitstaff didn't have much to keep them busy. I had the clam chowder, and while it wasn't exactly the clam chowder that the pier is known for it was a good quick bite. read more

Blue Mermaid is part of the Argonaut Hotel. I highly recommend it !!! They have an amazing chef on staff and our server. Bryan was fantastic. We did dinner with him twice, and he is a great reflection on your brand. The Dungeness crab and corn chowder served in a Boudin sourdough bowl. It's one of those rare meals where the last bite is as good as the first one!! So definitely try that!! Juan Carlos was our server at lunch one day.... We had the Wagyu hamburger and the fresh fried fish. It's so good I'm salivating just thinking about them all. read more

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Made it to Happy Hour on Friday at 2pm. Sat outside next to the fire pit. Love the ambiance. Crab and Corn Chowder - it was so good that I ate it all up before I realized I forgot to take a picture of it. Fish and Chips - nice fresh white fish in thick batter. Key Lime Pie - no green food coloring, not too tart, not too sweet, nice dessert read more

Blue Mermaid - Fish and Chips - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We came here back to back nights because it was so good night 1. Some of the best chowder I've ever had. Great fish and chips. Delicious butter chicken. They have tap beer, cocktails, wine. The cucumber margarita is fantastic. Inside is very nice, kinda dark and moody. Perfect for a night out and some good drinks and food. Highly recommend. Service is quick and friendly, very professional. Can't recommend enough. read more

We were excited to try The Blue Mermaid, but the experience was disappointing from start to finish. Upon arrival, we were given a hard time about wanting to sit outdoors. When I explained that I have a crab allergy and needed them to be careful about cross-contamination, the staff member was dismissive and seemed annoyed. He insisted "there's no crab in the eggs," completely missing the point--cross-contamination isn't just about ingredients, it's about clean pans, prep surfaces, and taking allergies seriously. If you have food allergies, I would not feel safe eating here. The service was incredibly slow, and our waitress only checked on us once during the entire meal. I was asked to choose a toast option, but when my food arrived, there was no toast. When I asked about it, another server said it didn't come with toast, but also didn't offer to let me order any at that point, which felt like poor service recovery. The food itself was underwhelming. The oatmeal was gloppy and unappetizing, it really left a lot to be desired. Between the dismissive attitude toward food allergies, inattentive service, and subpar food quality, we won't be returning. read more

Our friends and we stayed in the adjacent Argonaut Hotel. We used the guest discount and the free drink per guest in the restaurant. Great meal, service, and food! A friend had the cioppino. We shared the sampler of three clam chowders followed by the crab ravioli and the seared scallops with a very tangy citrus foam. read more

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We walked to the Blue Mermaid from the nearby hotel where we were staying. We entered from Jefferson St and stood by the "wait to be seated" sign for nearly 10 minutes until a staff member directed us to the other "front" entrance (from the hotel, I believe). There was no host staff. The servers were very harried. We waited there for another 5 minutes & were eventually seated at a nice booth. I ordered orange juice & my husband ordered coffee. His coffee was cold. So he requested hot coffee, which came well after the food arrived. Our breakfasts were substantial portions and quite good. I had the egg white omelet and my husband ordered the ham & cheese omelet. Our server was really hustling and doing his best to keep up. Prices are quite high, so two omelets, a coffee and an orange juice came to over $70 before tip. But that is to be expected in many city locations. So overall, breakfast was good but they seemed to be short staffed. read more

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The best clam chowder in San Francisco and I will die on this hill. Nice soupy consistency. Not too gluey. They have cups, bowls, and bread bowl options. No need to get tourist chowder from the other place. This is the one. They have a nice cozy bar also. read more

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Great atmosphere food good portions smaller than you would expect for USA but service good ideal location could not fault it

We stayed at the argonaut hotel and this establishment is connected to it. My husband and I shared the New England clam chowder and it was 5 stars!!!!! One of the best we've had! The fish and chips was just ok, something about the breading was not as tasty. Our server was very attentive and gave us some Tips to save some monies! We appreciate that! read more

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The best brunch location on the Wharf! I had the seafood omelet along with the chicken & waffles (don't judge me) and omg it was so delicious! Some of the best chicken and waffles I've even had in my life (and I am from the south so that says a lot ) and the seafood omelet was so meaty and yummy as well! When visiting San Fran be sure to stop here and enjoy an amazing meal! read more

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Great staff! Great food! Love the chowder bread bowls and any eggs Benedict. Nice atmosphere too.

Came to see the fireworks. Blue Mermaid upped their prices by $2+ per dish during July 4th weekend. I know this because I was just there the day before and had a photo of the menu. Seems sketch but that's capitalism for ya! We got a house salad and it was sad for $16. It had wilted leaves and just wasn't fresh. read more

The food was pretty good but the service was poor. There seemed to be plenty of servers but they were not particularly inspired to provide much service. After taking my order my waitress vanished. Someone else brought me out my food but didn't see anyone else for about 45 minutes. Later my waitress showed up again and said she went on her lunch break. Not sure if someone else was supposed to be covering her table but didn't see anyone. It wasn't particularly busy but definitely felt abandoned by the wait staff. read more

The hubby surprised me with an afternoon in SF! He chose to take me to lunch at the Blue Mermaid which was right around the corner from Ghirardelli Square and the cable car turnaround. I opted for a cup of crab and corn chowder with a side of bay fries and he went for the Benedict. My chowder was full of crab and corn (as expected) with bacon! Fries were crunchy on the outside and fluffy and delicious on the inside. It came with ketchup and a peppery thousand island like sauce which was nice. Javier was our server and he was friendly and checked on us often. I would definitely stop here again when I head up to the city. read more

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Came here after swimming in the bay. It was a gorgeous day. Fisherman's Wharf has a ton of places to try but I am afraid on this occasion, I should have just went to in-n-out instead. I am a HUGE brunch gal. My friends and I decided let's try this place out. The menu was indeed promising but the flavors and the customer service were lacking. I ordered the lemon ricotta pancakes and not even a HINT of lemon which was disappointing. The pancakes were bland. My friends had the same comment as well with their dishes. I asked for a bite of their potatoes and I agree. The food is one thing but the customer service would usually save a place for me. Our server was not attentive and left us alone for our whole meal. We had made contact and raised our hand to call him over once and he looked and disappeared. When he checked his other tables he didn't check us. We called him again and asked for a refill for our drinks and hot sauce. We never got a refill on our drinks. And so we called another server over and they also left and called our server (apparently everyone is only responsible for their section/tables). Our server glanced at us quickly and went back in, after he came back out and handed us the hot sauce when my friends eggs and potatoes were cold. We finished 5 minutes after that because she was finally able to eat her food. Would I go back again? Maybe for a burger but brunch...hard pass. Customer service 2/5, food 3/5. Thank you. read more

Blue Mermaid - Lemon & Ricotta Pancakes - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

Visiting the area and needed something lite to eat. The outdoor seating looked very clean and inviting. We were seated promptly as we were the only guests there at the time. I had the Crab, sweetcorn and bacon chowder my husband chose the Chowder platter with the Crab sweetcorn and bacon, England Chowder and Manhattan Chowder. It was served with some french baguette and butter. ( was a little hard). The chowders were delicious. $17 for mine $21 for platter. There is a 7% added fee due to covid losses We got our check and it read $83 or so? Should have been $47. We brought it to the servers attention and it was changed straight away The restaurant is attached to the hotel so you have to get a code for the bathrooms which is located in hotel not the restaurant. read more

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This was a very exciting experience from the outside sign it intrigued me. When we ordered our food it took a while but was worth the wait,The New York 10oz steak was very delicious I asked for medium but I had medium well but it was still great. The interior was amazing with boat over you it felt like you were under the bay. Our waiter was very nice and had delivered our food pretty fast. If you stay at the argonaut hotel please try the blue mermaid read more

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