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Blue Mermaid - Argonaut Hotel
Serving casual San Francisco fare and a large helping of Gold Rush Era ambiance, the Blue Mermaid Chowder House & Bar makes its home in the heart of Fisherman's Wharf. A menu, priced for the whole family, features fresh seafood with a regional focus and a great kids' menu. Diners will find distinctive homemade chowders served from steaming cauldrons in three different size bowls, including a traditional bread bowl. Also offered are such savory selections as Fresh Oysters on the Half Shell, Whole Dungeness Crab and Cioppino. A full bar specializes in a wide selection of beer and California wines, Irish Coffee and ocean-themed cocktails... guaranteed to promote mermaid sightings. Come in and listen for the siren songs of the legendary Blue Mermaid.
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29 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 29 reviews
5 stars
(11)
4 stars
(9)
3 stars
(7)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- kid-friendly(11)
- great for lunch(10)
- neighborhood gem(8)
- good for groups(6)
- great for brunch(5)
- great for outdoor dining(5)
Blue Mermaid - Argonaut Hotel Reviews List
Review 1 for Blue Mermaid - Argonaut Hotel
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
chowder 10, ambiance 3
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"not a lot of great choices in this neighborhood, but this one is probably better than most of them. I took some out of town relatives because it was close to their hotel. probably better for drinks and snacks rather than dinner. noise level compounded by a wide screen tv over the bar w/the baseball game on behind us. the corn and crab chowder was VERY good--I recommend it wholeheartedly. my dad got the crab "roll": a big hunk of crab w/tarragon mayo on a french roll, which was huge and excellent, w/very good garlic fries. I wouldn't go back unless I wanted a very informal lunch place because the noise level made conversation impossible, but I would get the chowder & crab roll for a picnic or takeout again, no question."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: kid-friendly, great for lunch
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Review 2 for Blue Mermaid - Argonaut Hotel
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
No problem seating us an hour
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"No problem seating us an hour early. We booked here because we had a $50 gift certificate. We ordered cioppino and the panko tilapia. The tilapia was generous...the center was not as crispy as the outside, probably due to size of the fish. Left over cioppino was great for Sunday brunch! My friend appreciated the full bar. I would have preferred a quieter, more intimate venue. Overall, we were pleased with the service and food."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2012
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Review 3 for Blue Mermaid - Argonaut Hotel
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food was served in a timely
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was served in a timely manner and was delicious. Our waiter was very personable. We enjoy ourselves in a relaxing atmosphere, which made for a great birthday experience for my fiancee....score! THANK YOU and we look forward to coming back."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2013
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 4 for Blue Mermaid - Argonaut Hotel
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We found this restaurant near
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We found this restaurant near our hotel in the busy fisherman's wharf area. This restaurant worked well for our family of five. We were seated right away. The clam chowder and both the chilled and hot seafood platters were excellent. Prices were moderate for the area and the service was fine."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list
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Review 5 for Blue Mermaid - Argonaut Hotel
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very comfortable and pretty
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very comfortable and pretty room with excellent food and a variety of choices. Manager Courtney and her staff are going a wonderful job."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2003
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 6 for Blue Mermaid - Argonaut Hotel
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fun, good food, great staff!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Fun, good food, great staff! Nothing fancy, but very tasty"
Dined on 03/07/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 7 for Blue Mermaid - Argonaut Hotel
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Decent place for a quick bite.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Blue Mermaid is about what you'd expect from an average hotel restaurant. Nothing was outstanding, but if you want a relatively quick decent meal then it's the place to go. We were looking for a light dinner & had a handful of choices here. As does almost every restaurant in San Francisco they claim to have award winning chowder. It was below average in comparison to others had during our trip. Redeeming quality was drinks were strong & delivered quickly!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2009
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 8 for Blue Mermaid - Argonaut Hotel
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had the chowder sampler
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had the chowder sampler and a crab roll with garlic fries. It was wonderful. The sampler is a must! It gives you the opportunity to try three different chowders....a great idea! The waiter was very attentive and helpful. Would definitely recommend The Blue Mermaid."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, kid-friendly, notable wine list, great for lunch
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Review 9 for Blue Mermaid - Argonaut Hotel
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Awesome service, ask for Parry,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Awesome service, ask for Parry, personable and attentive. Great Chowda! Good atmosphere."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 10 for Blue Mermaid - Argonaut Hotel
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
There didn't seem to be any
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"There didn't seem to be any dishes that jumped out at me. Everything seemed so unremarkable. Nothing intriguing, as the name of the restaurant might indicate. And oh so expensive for mediocrity. Also, I think my wife said her salmon was frozen. Frozen? This is a seafood place!
Everything else seemed fine. Great service. Nice selection of wine and beer. Cool, casual atmosphere."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2012
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 11 for Blue Mermaid - Argonaut Hotel
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Not What It Used To Be
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This restaurant has been a favorite of ours since it opened. The chowder is always great, but other things are slipping. The popcorn shrimp was not cooked properly so it was oily and not crispy, usually it's a signature dish. A garnish of tomato was paper thin almost translucent - seemed more like Subway than a quality casual restaurant. Up charge of $12 for crab on salad seemed fair but the shredded crab meat was so fine we could not even get a bite out of it and the portion was skimpy. The bread pudding also usually a stand out was served cold and rock hard -- not what we are used to at this restaurant."
Dined on 01/20/2013
2004
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Review 12 for Blue Mermaid - Argonaut Hotel
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fantastic food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Loved the food and ambiance. Staff was amazing friendly and goes way beyond in service and treating you special!!"
Dined on 01/18/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Blue Mermaid - Argonaut Hotel
Based on the average of (17) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
1 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic