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    The Mermaid Dive Bar

    4.4 (117 reviews)
    InexpensiveDive Bars, American, Seafood
    Closed 7:00 pm - 4:00 am (Next day)

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    THE MERMAID DIVE BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Live music
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Kevin C.

    The entire experience was great. I sidled in for a beer during Monday Night Football and was easanlty) pleasantly surprised by the draft list and then the friendly staff. I travel a lot and know good bars and service when I see them. This home - feeling bar nailed it. Will definitely return! Thanks Mermaids!

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    Nick H.

    Came out Mardi Gras weekend and it was slow starting but picked up later (duh). The DJ was all over the place but maybe he was trying to get a vibe from the crowd while it was slow. They have a girl wearing a mermaid bottom half (with a shirt on--no seashell bra) sitting on the bar all night. The bartender was very attentive. Draft beers were all down though. Bad luck for Mardi Gras weekend I guess. They have TWO pool tables (coin operated) and plenty of cues to choose from. As far as "dive" bar, I'd question it. For me a "dive" bar is dark af and someone's licking beer off the floor. I haven't seen anything close to that tonight. Oh and if you're not ok with a full pat-down entering a bar, this is probably not for you (but I'm finding most downtown Biloxi bars do that on the weekends). It's smoke-friendly too. Just not pot... yet. Fingers crossed. Mississippi, looking at you.

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    Bruce K.

    I probably should have just turned around and left when I was the only one in here but I was looking for dinner and didn't want to drive over to Ocean Springs again. Biloxi - at least the parts I saw - is quite closed down for COVID or it's mostly the casinos. Yep, it's a dive bar but they have a food menu. On this Wednesday night, the menu was quite limited. I chose the potstickers and a beer. It was made fresh and the beer was cold, so I can't really complain too much. A decent portion and they were okay. I opted not to stick around for the comedian. Sorry, dude. I hope you had a good set! [Review 14169 overall, 1491 of 2020, number 60 in Mississippi.]

    David H.

    This place is a legit local dive bar, not a tourist trap. It's a no frills kinda place that is pretty much exactly what you'd want and expect in a locals bar in a beach town. They have a great selection of beer and the food is much better than you'd expect. The gumbo was excellent and you have to like any place that includes fried okra on top of their gumbo. The shrimp po boy was tasty as well and came with a LARGE portion of fried okra as a side. I'm a big fried okra fan but even I couldn't finish all of my meal. This place is worth checking out if you're in the area and want to try a legit local place.

    Shea and anessa! Best bartenders in town! Mermaids is the spot! Customer service, approachable, and relatable!
    Mathew C.

    Shea and anessa! Best bartenders in town! Mermaids is the spot! Customer service, approachable, and relatable! Coming from all different parts of the states, we were welcomed and greeted with respect. Thank you!

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    Win G.

    Another "Yelp find" gem. We wanted a laid-back dinner with work associates and traveled off the strip. The Mermaid Dive bar did not disappoint. From the moment you walk in, dimly lit with jellyfish chandeliers, 80's & 90's classics blaring out and all the SEC games for us to watch. Our waitress kept the ice cold and made some great recommendations for dinner. We had the: Gumbo Christmas dip Brisket nachos And several poboys. Of note the meats are smoked on Green Eggs and the gumbo was fresh with a hint of crunch from fried okra. We met Farabee and tried her Farabee shot ... the house speciality; very good. Do yourself a favor and check her Mermaid Bar out when in Biloxi! We didn't make it past 11pm but they are "open crazy late" until 4am.

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    Alyssa L.

    For a mermaid bar, there wasn't any mermaids. No swimming pools with ladies kicking around. But the food was good, the drinks were cheap, and the staff was friendly. It's a smoking friendly bar, which unfortunately doesn't air out much, so there's an air of smoke to the place. But all in all, I'd go back. I guess I was just spoiled by the mermaid bar in Great Falls, Montana for my expectations.

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    This place is amazing and the people are great! Highly recommend if you are looking for fun night out!

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    Thanks David!! Can’t wait to have you again

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    3 years ago

    After a late night at the bars, if you want an interesting experience with the boys, this is the place to be.

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    2 years ago

    The buffalo sauce was different and yummy, service good & expedient, caught happy hour prices on accident. I'd return!

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    Thanks Mathew!! Y’all come back now! <3

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    2 years ago

    Jehn is the best bartender in the world!!!! Best service 100 out of ten starts!!! Best bar in Biloxi don't go anywhere else!

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    4 years ago

    Stopped in for a drink and had a great time. Fun place that made us feel right at home. A must stop!

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    Tonight was my first night there and it was awesome hade a great time customers service was 10/10

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    Thanks dude !!! Come back and sea us soon !

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    2 years ago

    Wife and I visited during mardi gras parade. Crowded but Shady was awesome and attentive...good drinks

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