
While closed for the month of August, our dedicated staff will enjoy a well-deserved break while we refresh the restaurant's vibe and menu. Thank you for your patronage and commitment to Thirsty Mermaid. Stay tuned for the unveiling of some exciting changes ahead! Please visit our sister restaurants Little Pearl & Antonia’s.
Located in Key West, Thirsty Mermaid features Fresh Local Seafood, and a selection of Oysters that rotate daily.
Raw Bar and Restaurant in Key West, Florida. Serving only the finest ingredients. Including fresh local catch, as well as an array of oysters and other choice seafood items for all those thirsty mermaids. Not to mention, an extensive list of craft beers and wines.
Phone
(305) 204-4828
Location
521 Fleming Street
Key West, FL 33040
HOURS
Daily 12 - 10pm









[Video above shows guests in the restaurant enjoying a selection of signature dishes and staff at work in the kitchen and behind the bar.]

Main Menu
RAW BAR
$16
Raw Local Ceviche
$16
MP
Raw Oysters 1/2 Shell
MP
$18
Shrimp Cocktail
$18
Littleneck Clams
MP
$45
"The Mermaid"
6 oysters, 6 clams, ceviche
$45
$90
"The Mermaid Royale"
12 oysters, 6 clams, shrimp cocktail, ceviche
$90
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Caviar Service
white sturgeon, Siberian, osetra
MP
APPETIZERS
$11
Green Gazpacho
blackened shrimp, crème frâiche
$11
$22
Yellowfin Tuna Poké
cucumber, jalapeño, sesame
$22
$13
Clam Chowder
maine lobster, corn, bacon
$13
$18
Steamed Littleneck Clams
leeks, garlic, thyme, smoked bacon
$18
$17
Mac & Cheese Croquettes
truffle aioli
$17
$17
Oven Roasted Chicken Wings
chili pineapple glaze or buffalo & blue
$17
$18
Fried Oysters
chipotle remoulade
$18
$22
Sautéed Bahamian Conch
marinated artichoke salad, citrus evoo
$22
$21
Grilled Peruvian Scallops
1/2 shell, kimchi butter
$21
$20
Wagyu Potstickers
chili ponzu
$20
$16
Smoked Fish Dip Fritters
tartar sauce
$16
$24
Lobster Empanadas
skillet corn relish, yuzu peppadew aioli
$24
$4
Bread Service
grilled ciabatta, garlic parsley butter
$4
SALADS
$26
“Mermaid Caesar”
key west pink shrimp, butter poached Maine lobster, croutons
$26
$17
Island Wedge
iceberg lettuce, smoked bacon, cherry tomatoes, maytag blue cheese dressing
$17
$20
Crackling Calamari
frisée, chili key lime miso vinaigrette
$20
$24
Yellowfin Tuna
baby greens, Napa cabbage, sesame ginger vinaigrette
$24
$14
Mixed Baby Greens
carrot ginger vinaigrette
$14
SANDWICHES
Available for Lunch Only: 12pm - 4pm
$24
Local Snapper
lettuce, tomato, onion, lemon caper tartar sauce
$24
$18
Poached Pear & Brie
baby arugula, caramelized onions
$18
$17
Grilled Cheese
cheddar, monterey jack, brie, smoked bacon, tomato
$17
$30
Maine Lobster BLT
brioche, dijon aioli
$30
$18
Oyster Po Boy
lettuce, tomato, onion, chipotle remoulade
$18
$22
Grilled Skirt Steak
baby arugula, caramelized onions, horseradish mayo
$22
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Soft Shell Crab Sandwich
arugula, old bay aioli, brioche bun
MP
BURGERS & Buns
(Wagyu Beef)
served with hand cut fries or Grandma Velma's potato salad
served with hand cut fries or Grandma Velma's potato salad
$32
Surf & Turf
wagyu beef, butter poached Maine lobster, lusty monk mustard aioli, pickled tomatillos
$32
$25
Korean BBQ
pork belly, kimchi, sunny side up egg, gochujang aioli
$25
$22
Good Ol’ Boy
cheddar, smoked bacon, onion & tomato
$22
$28
Truffle Shuffle
wagyu beef, truffle goat cheese, mushrooms, black truffle aioli
$28
$27
"The Octodog"
slaw, spicy mayo, unagi, brioche
$27
$30
Spicy Maine Lobster Rolls
jalapeño, cilantro, pickled vegetables
$30
MAIN COURSES
$39
Pan Sautéed Local Yellowtail Snapper
fettuccine, cherry tomato confit, citrus chive butter
$39
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Baked Spiny Lobster
artichoke & shrimp stuffing, spicy miso honey
MP
MP
Finned Fare
Chef's Preparation
MP
$47
Grilled Prime Beef Skirt Steak
chimichurri, hand cut fries
$47
$42
Togarashi Spiced Yellowfin Tuna
basmati rice, wok fried vegetables, pickled ginger aioli
$42
$36
Sake Steamed Mussels & Fries
coconut, key lime, ginger or chorizo, Calabrian chili
$36


SPARKLING & WHITE WINES BY THE GLASS
$12
Castellar Cava
Sparkling NV | Peñedès, Spain
$12
$13
Graham Beck Brut Rosé
Sparkling NV | South Africa
$13
$12
Henri Gaillard Rosé
Rosé | Côtes de Provence, France
$12
$11
Nortico
Alvarinho | Minho, Portugal
$11
$13
Willamette Valley Vineyards
Pinot Gris | Willamette Valley
$13
$16
La Fête du Blanc
White Blend | St. Tropez, France
$16
$12
Matua (On Tap)
Sauvignon Blanc | New Zealand
$12
$13
Bonanno (On Tap)
Chardonnay | Napa Valley
$13
RED WINES BY THE GLASS
$13
Guigal
Côtes du Rhône | France
$13
$15
Maison Noir O.P.P.
Pinot Noir | Willamette Valley
$15
$17
Calera
Pinot Noir | Central Coast
$17
$11
La Posta
Malbec | Mendoza, Argentina
$11
$11
Broadside
Cabernet Sauvignon | Paso Robles
$11
HALF BOTTLES (375 ml)
$75
Billecart-Salmon Brut
Champagne NV | Champagne, France
$75
$29
Hecht & Bannier
Rosé | Provence, France
$29
$20
Whitehaven
Sauvignon Blanc | Marlborough, New Zealand
$20
$24
Sonoma Cutrer
Chardonnay | Sonoma Coast
$24
$30
Pessimist
Red Blend | Paso Robles
$30
$68
Pride Mountain
Cabernet Sauvignon | Sonoma & Napa Valley
$68
$48
Etude
Pinot Noir | Carneros
$48
CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING WINES
$42
Castellar Cava
Sparkling NV | Penedès, Spain
$42
$45
Peninsola Zero Rosé
Prosecco NV | Veneto, Italy
$45
$50
Graham Beck Rosé
Sparkling NV | South Africa
$50
$44
Gruet Brut Rosé
Sparkling NV | New Mexico
$44
$85
Schramsberg Blanc de Blanc
Sparkling 2012 | North Coast, California
$85
$90
Voirin-Jumel Premier Cru
Champagne NV | Champagne, France
$90
$190
Delamotte Blanc de Blancs
Champagne NV | Champagne, France
$190
$199
Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé
Champagne NV | Champagne, France
$199
$215
Bollinger Brut Special Cuvée
Champagne NV | Champagne, France
$215
WHITE WINE SELECTIONS
$34
Château Ragotiére
Muscadet | Sévre-et-Maine, Loire Valley, France
$34
$46
Henri Gaillard
Rosé | Côtes de Provence, France
$46
$45
Language of Yes
Rosé | Central Coast
$45
$42
Nortico
Alvarinho | Minho, Portugal
$42
$42
Laurenz & Sophie
Grüner Veltliner | Kremstal, Austria
$42
$50
Willamette Valley Vineyards
Pinot Gris | Willamette Valley
$50
$49
Felici
Verdicchio | Marche, Italy
$49
$36
Tohu
Sauvignon Blanc | Marlborough, New Zealand
$36
$69
Duckhorn
Sauvignon Blanc | Napa Valley
$69
$75
Domaine Andre Vatan
Sancerre | Loire Valley, France
$75
$45
Domaine Pichot
Vouvray | Loire Valley, France
$45
$54
La Fête du Blanc
White Blend | St. Tropez, France
$54
$45
Domaine Talmard
Chardonnay | Mâcon, Burgundy, France
$45
$70
Château Buena Vista
Chardonnay | Carneros
$70
$125
Groth Estate
Chardonnay | Napa Valley
$125
$135
Shafer Red Shoulder Ranch
Chardonnay | Carneros, Napa Valley
$135
$60
Ken Wright
Chardonnay | Willamette Valley
$60
$78
Stags' Leap
Chardonnay | Napa Valley
$78
$80
Domaine LaRoche Saint Martin
Chablis | Burgundy, France
$80
$90
Bouchard Aîné & Fils
Pouilly-Fuisseé | Burgundy, France
$90
RED WINE SELECTIONS
$48
Guigal
Côtes du Rhône | France
$48
$42
Torres "Ibericos" Crianza
Tempranillo | Rijoa, Spain
$42
$66
Maison Noir O.P.P.
Pinot Noir | Willamette Valley
$66
$135
Ken Wright Single Vineyard
Pinot Noir | Willamette Valley
$135
$110
Shea Estate
Pinot Noir | Willamette Valley
$110
$140
Dumol Wester Reach
Pinot Noir | Russian River Valley
$140
$50
Lyric by Etude
Pinot Noir | Santa Barbara
$50
$92
Portlandia "Momtazi"
Pinot Noir | Willamette Valley
$92
$70
Calera
Pinot Noir | Central Coast
$70
$75
Poseidon by Obsidian
Pinot Noir | Carneros
$75
$44
La Posta
Malbec | Mendoza, Argentina
$44
$42
Broadside
Cabernet Sauvignon | Paso Robles
$42
$52
Bonanno
Cabernet Sauvignon | Paso Robles
$52
$225
Groth Reserve
Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley
$225
$46
Greenwing
Cabernet Sauvignon | Columbia Valley
$46
$72
Storybook Mountain Mayacamas Range
Zinfandel | Napa Valley
$72
$42
Locations "CA" by Dave Phinney
Blend | California
$42
$98
Paraduxx
Red Blend | Napa Valley
$98
draft beer
FL Keys Brewing: Iguana Bait
5.2% ABV Honey Hibiscus Kolsch | Islamorada, FL
Cayo Hueso Brewing: Expired Passport
5.2% ABV Summer Wheat | Key West, FL
Wynwood Brewing: La Rubia
5% ABV Blonde | Miami, FL
The Tank Brewing La Playita
5.1% ABV Pilsner | Miami, FL
Mermaid Lager
5% ABV Lager | Pawtucket, RI
Sailfish Brewing: Sunrise City
7% ABV IPA | Ft. Pierce, FL
FL Keys Brewing: Spearfish Amber
5.4% ABV Amber | Islamorada, FL
Cigar City Brewing: Jai Alai
7.5% ABV IPA | Tampa, FL