Literally turned around after spotting this place and Yelping it while driving through the beautiful city of Sewickley... Who would expect a fun tiki bar here? But beautifully decorated and a fun and full drink and sushi menu too. Actually came here twice today; once while driving by, and a few hours later to retrieve an item we left behind, but both experiences were excellent: Friendly employees: Tonya up front, and Italia who was our server both times. Both were friendly, personable and attentive. Hubby had the Mermaid cocktail ( beautifully served), the Japanese Bagel, a Slippery Mermaid Roll, Seaweed Salad, read more

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First off, this some of the freshest sushi in the Pittsburgh area. Great sized rolls and such a great variety! Add a Chef's roll to your order you'll be both surprised and happy you did! Our group got a surfboard of 9 rolls and every roll was delicious!! Try one of the rolls with steak in it. It's such a fun twist and it's like surf n turf on sushi! We got the Steeler Pleaser, and just yes. It was fantastic with great heat! The pineapple mojito is just perfect to complement both the fresh food and the vibe of the restaurant. The service was great she was attentive and energetic. The vibe of the restaurant makes you feel like you're not in PA anymore! It's a tiki style restaurant with just a fun vacation vibe! Even if you're sat on the restaurant side pop over and check out the bar, it's so fun! My only suggestion is to bring back the bushwacker!! It was my favorite drink and truly added to that vacation vibe we feel when we're there read more

The Slippery Mermaid - Surfboard with assorted rolls - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sewickley, Pennsylvania

Every time I visit, it's always a major win! The staff is so thoughtful, hearing it was my birthday and making my plate adorable! The sushi so plentiful and well-prepared, and the vibes are always so strong! The sushi rolls I picked complimented one another great! - Triton's Tuna and Psycho Mermaid. Cocktails are consistent and super on-theme in the best way! read more

The Slippery Mermaid - Triton's Tuna and Psycho Mermaid - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sewickley, Pennsylvania

Unique options for sushi that are yummy! I've had a few different rolls here and they're all great. The staff is friendly and there's a nice outdoor patio that you can sit at. The price is a little high for some items but most of it is worth it! read more

The Slippery Mermaid - Yuzu mule - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sewickley, Pennsylvania

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Sushi was delicious. The service and attention to detail could have been better. My friend and I each ordered a roll. They were as described on the menu (Triton and Summertime) We also each ordered the same rolls to go. The Triton was missing the lemon on the to go order and they gave us a to go container with a hole in the top. We sat outside, but the insects were bothersome. I understand there are risks with that outdoors, but it was excessive. There were bees and small flies/mosquitos swarming the area. I would suggest that the restaurant get citronella candles/ tiki torches or some type of professional treatment for the patio. Other than those items the sushi was very good. read more

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From the second you walk in, the decor is adorable and sets the tone for your meal. We had a larger group, and they accommodated us at a table in the back. The server was so attentive and continuously checked in on us. We all tried different rolls, and there were no complaints! Everything was fresh, delicious, and served pretty quickly. They also had a great dirty martini! It was hard to choose a roll since they all sounded so good and there were a lot of unique options (like with steak or chicken), so we'll definitely be back again soon to try some other ones! read more

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All around a great place for a date night or dinner with the family. I love their cocktails and rolls! The chef's roll is my favorite every time and you never know what you're gonna get. read more

The Slippery Mermaid - Cucumber Wasabi Cooler - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sewickley, Pennsylvania

"I wonder if #87 will come in," I think nonsensically to myself, every time I'm at slippery mermaid. I believe he lives somewhere in this neighborhood, and for some reason I always wonder if he ever gets takeout. Regardless of our professional hockey captain's whereabouts, slippery mermaid is solid sushi in Pittsburgh, which is a nice treat. Since we don't have regular ocean access in Pittsburgh, sometimes seafood can be concerning, but this food is great. It's upscale so it's going to cost a bit, including kids meals which are above $10. They also have wine on tap and tropical cocktails. I appreciate how the business has changed over the years. Previously if you wanted takeout you struggled to get it the same day. They have a new online ordering system with a lot more availability. It's good to see them taking feedback from the community and improving. read more

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I used to really love slippery mermaid but we just went again after a while and I was unfortunately left a bit disappointed. Our service was subpar, we asked for a modification on a roll and it was incorrect despite being printed on the receipt, and the food was just okay. Also it was quite cold in the restaurant and we were not near the door. Slippery mermaid has a very unique sushi menu including a lot of cooked sushi rolls including chicken and steak options. Not your typical sushi and it is a bit pricey, but is maybe worth visiting if you've never been. Maybe I just get sushi too often now and prefer regular over these more creative options, but I really do think it's gone downhill a bit with the service and overall quality of our last visit. read more

First impressions were great... immediately I was greated by someone and seated pretty quickly. The sushi choices were amazing. So many different options it was hard to choose! I ended up with the land and sea roll, the bucco roll, the hot mermaid and the kickin chicken. It was all so darn good. The place was super cute too a small but adorable little area. I loved it. Super quaint. I will totally be back! read more

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I'm not going to lie, there were some reviews of this place that made us a little weary to stop in for our first visit, but I'm glad we did. The vibe of the restaurant is wonderful, especially coupled with their cocktail and beer offerings (good on you for carrying Kona beer). We sat at the bar not wanting to wait for a table, and admittedly, the bartender wasn't the most warm individual - but he was attentive and provided good service. The rolls we tried were all great, and some were interesting twists on options we typically order at other sushi establishments. And for Sewickley, the prices were reasonable. read more

Good food...Great seervice, pleasant atmosphere....not our first vist and won't be our last... read more

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I came here for a business lunch and had a fantastic meal! They serve the biggest bowl of edamame that I've seen and it was warm and salty. Yum! The server was great and attentive without being a pest. Great place! read more

Went to dinner with my wife on her Birthday. We were greeted and seated very fast. It then took 20 min to get a waitress to bring us water. After ordering the food took one hour and twenty min. We will never return because of the ridiculous amount of time to get the food. All of the tables around us were taking just as long. Kitchen has a big problem!!! read more

If someone recommends this sushi restaurant to you in Pittsburgh, don't trust their taste buds. The mermaid wasn't the only slippery thing about our experience at this establishment last night. My boyfriend and I decided to give this casual spot a try after hearing positive reviews -- a decision we quickly regretted. We were seated promptly, but it took nearly 10 minutes before anyone took our drink order. From there, things only got worse. Our food -- just two rolls and the chef's sashimi -- took 40 minutes to arrive. When it finally did, the sashimi was inedible. The tuna tasted overwhelmingly fishy, the salmon was poorly cut, and the yellowtail looked questionable -- almost spoiled. Despite the untouched sashimi plate sitting in front of us, our server never checked in to ask how things were. We only saw him again when we flagged him down for the check. The Beetlejuice roll we ordered was missing the wasabi tobiko listed on the menu, and one piece contained a mystery chunk that turned out to be a piece of lemon -- rind and all. What was supposed to be a quick, easy dinner turned into an hour-and-a-half ordeal. Between the slow service, the missing ingredients, and the quality of the fish, I can confidently say this was one of the worst sushi experiences I've had in the Pittsburgh area. Both the food and the service were unacceptable. Management seriously needs to reevaluate how this place is being run. read more

The Slippery Mermaid - Whole lemon in Dragon roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sewickley, Pennsylvania

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This place is so pretty inside! Highly suggest having date night here. The waitress was so attentive and nice with our party of 7. The sushi rolls are so big and filling! The chicken/steak rice bowl is so flavorful. They do offer veggies I believe but they opted out. We ordered shrimp tempura, slippery mermaid, fiesta and a poke bowl. I will be coming back! read more

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The Slippery Mermaid restaurant serves appetizers (e.g., edamame, miso soup, and seaweed salad), bowls (e.g., shrimp tempura and yellowfin tuna poke), lots of sushi (e.g., cucumber, eel, octopus, scallop, shrimp, salmon, tuna, and even meats such as chicken and steak), and non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages. Please see my attached photos for the menu in February 2024. Customers may dine in, get takeout, or order catering. This restaurant appeared to have only nine tables total, so when my husband and I arrived after 4 PM on a Saturday, we had to wait 30 minutes for a table to become available. We used our phone cameras and a barcode on the table to access the menu. After 10 minutes, our waitress approached us and took our order. After 35 minutes, the waitress brought out our foods. I ate the Summertime roll (salmon) and the Crab roll. My husband ate the Triton's Tuna roll and the Bucco roll (seared steak!), and he drank an unsweetened tea. Each sushi entree consisted of eight pieces and tasted fresh and flavorful. My husband commented multiple times that he had not previously seen steak sushi at other restaurants, and he appreciated the opportunity to eat steak sushi here. Our meal cost $68 *plus* tax and tip. read more

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I ordered one sushi roll the other day for takeout while the restaurant was nearly empty. No one was at the front. Took them almost an hour to make it, no problem that's what was estimated but still seemed like a lot. They barely put any avocado or cucumber on the sushi. Proportions were off, too much salmon not enough cucumber or avocado. Overpriced for what I got. Nice people though. read more

We went here with some friends recently who were craving sushi. We'd never been, but this was a place they had been wanting to try, so we were happy to come along for the ride. Unfortunately, it wasn't a great experience--just meaning that the sushi was not that great and therefore felt overpriced. The rice seemed old/dried out and the rolls were small. I wish I remembered what we got--so many of them had mermaid in the name so when I just went back to look at the menu I couldn't be certain about what I got...basically, it's not awful sushi, I've just had better for the price point! The staff were all friendly and helpful and kept drinks filled, etc. the restaurant was clean and we had a good time with friends despite the food not being our favorite :) read more

Delicious sushi made by sewickley high school students. Dining in isn't bad, but forget trying to get a takeout order.

Sushi is sub par. They are really the only spot in the suburbs west of the city to get sushi so you're kind of locked in to one option here. I have eaten take out here as well as dined in for both lunch and dinner on multiple occasions. There is nothing too special in regard to quality of the food or the dine in experience. Service is consistently slow. The inside of the restaurant smells like what reminds me of a sports bar or college bar. It always smells of bleach/cleaner and stale beer. Drinks are served in plastic cups. Serves as a quick fix to a sushi craving but not my first choice. read more

Very slow service. Only 8 people sitting in the dining area and it has been over 1 hour wait and I still don't have food. The chefs move like pond water. One star is a gift. read more

First time visiting! Has been on our list to visit. Small, but comfy restaurant. Seating in restaurant area & in the tiki bar where we were seated. Drinks were yummy! Sushi was excellent. We ordered 3 rolls for 3 of us & said we will start here. We'll you can see in my pictures that the rolls are huge!! Needless to say, that is where we ended. Full but not uncomfortable. We enjoyed each roll! Fresh ingredients, full of flavor! We will definitely be going back. read more

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My favorite sushi spot. They are really accommodating with gluten free, they also have gluten free soy sauce. Service is always great and they recently renovated and have a really nice patio area. read more

Good but pricey! I got the poke bowl. Husband got 3 specialty sushi rolls. Service was great. We went around noon on a Thursday read more

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The Slippery Mermaid always delivers! Great food and great service each time we've been. Especially love the outdoor dining in the warmer months. We will continue to return. read more

The Slippery Mermaid - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sewickley, Pennsylvania

I stopped here for lunch recently when I was in the area for work. The restaurant has a fun and relaxed vibe with interesting and unique names for their sushi rolls. I ordered the "crazy mermaid" which was really just a shrimp tempura roll. It seemed like most of their specialty rolls included cream cheese, which I know is popular in American sushi, but not something I was accustomed to. However, I was pleasantly surprised by how well it worked in my shrimp tempura roll. It was not an overwhelming amount and it offered a nice richness and depth of flavor. My only complaint would be the service, which took longer than expected for a total of 3 rolls and a side of edamame. The restaurant did not seem to be busy, so I didn't expect to wait 25 minutes for our meal. Overall, I had a good experience here and would definitely repeat if I'm looking for lunch in this area in the future. read more

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The Slippery Mermaid is basically a sushi/sashimi restaurant with a theme of "Let's roll a big one," I assume referring to their sushi rolls, of which they have a large selection. Many of them with rather catchy names like Psycho Mermaid, Angry Pirate, Sassy Mermaid, &, etc. I had their Sunshine composed of yellowfin tuna, avocado, salmon, and fish roe. I found it to be surprisingly good, and at $14.00, more than reasonable in price. The Slippery Mermaid is a rather new, clean, and fun place with excellent professional service. And the food, though rather mediocre, was good. read more

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Awesome food. Steeler pleaser!! Great service. Everything on the menu is delicious and you won't be disappointed.

Chic, cozy, location, service. Sushi selection, menu at 5 star level. Anytime I go there, I like it.

November 28, 2025, walked in and ordered a large take out of sushi for my 60th birthday. Was told it would take 45 minutes. It took slightly longer. The total bill was 217.80 including a 20% tip my generous husband gave them. Didn't check bags, was ripped off more than half the sushi we paid for. No attention to detail at all for such a large order. Asked that they keep sushi separated since we have a shrimp allergy. Were assured it would be. Daughter had reaction. You can't call because no one answers the phone. "manager" did text my husband and said he would take care of it, currently isn't so I'm disputing the charge with AMEX. Save yourself the hassle and do not order from them. read more

Food was good. Service was quite off. We waited 25 minutes to be greeted once seated and while this is maybe somewhat expected in a small town when the place is busy, they weren't. We were one of two tables in this seating room and multiple staff members walked passed us more than once. I'm not one to leave a negative review. The food was good. I'd go back. It's strange to me that a restaurant with a fully Japanese inspired fusion style menu doesn't offer any Japanese cocktail options. No Japanese whiskey. No sake of any kind. read more

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Went in today. Sat for 15 minutes literally and waitresses walked by and not one single person said hello or got our drink order. We just left. read more

Had dinner here last night for my sister's birthday. It wasn't what I was expecting, I was anticipating something more upscale, but the sushi was great! Menu is pretty bare bones- sushi, poke bowls, and soups, but there are some really unique sushi offerings. I had the whale of a roll and the tropical mermaid- I'm obsessed with the whale of a roll! Prices are higher than other suburb sushi joints, but the quality was excellent. I also had the pineapple mojito which was very good too. read more

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Absolutely delicious! We had 8 different plates of sushi and every single one was amazing.

I had been wanting to go here. I was thrilled when my group decided to set up a dinner. We sat inside. Had a long table for about 8 of us. The drinks came promptly. They were colorful, flavorful, and full of booze! DRINK: I got the pineapple mojito. I tend to prefer drinks on the fruity and/ or sweet side. The mojito was good, but if you know pineapple doesn't have a strong flavor, then you can already imagine it probably wasn't at the top of my list (but it does make the list!). I got the bucket list drink. If i told you what was in it, I'd be lying. That mojito was a bit strong, so by the time the bucket list came I knew I was going to need a minute. Anyhow, the drink was refreshing, sweet, and in a fun cup. I do believe the bucket list drink changes every day, so always ask what the special food the day is. FOOD: I got the Steeler pleaser, the steak roll. The mix with the avocado, bacon, and sauces helped balance out the flavor. The sexy mermaid roll had shrimp, jalapeños, among other ingredients. Now, I am not someone who can handle spice but the level was reasonable enough to not burn my taste buds. The poke bowl with the tuna, dressings, and fresh herbs was definitely the highlight for me. I would very much recommended to someone who isn't afraid of raw fish. Yes, I did order all this food. What?! ‍ I'm marathon training read more

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Have loved this place for years! I don't eat raw sushi, so I love the variety of cooked options they offer! The psycho mermaid is my go-to!

An overall pleasant experience for sushi. Service was readily available and friendly. A youthful, fun, tiki bar-lite vibe (if that makes any sense??). Ordered: Flaming Mermaid Roll 9/10 Happy Tuna Roll 7/10 Chefs Sashimi Over Rice 7/10 I'm typically not a huge fan of the overindulgent sushi rolls, but the flaming mermaid surprised my expectations. It was balanced without being over the top; it had the right amount of crunch, savory, and tang. The happy tuna roll was as expected, not the best I've had, but far from the worst. Portion was very fair for the price. The chefs sashimi over rice was a nice surprise, the cuts of fish were much larger than expected for the price, and it included a hefty portion of sushi rice, which was a little under seasoned for my taste. For sushi in the area, this is a safe bet. read more

Update. Food quality has gone drastically downhill. Temps seem wrong, taste and color bad. Then I saw their health report and it adds up read more

The Slippery Mermaid - Philadelphia roll, shrimp tempura roll, smoked salmon nigiri - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sewickley, Pennsylvania

This place was recommended for us to try. Wife and I went around 5pm on a weekday, We got right in, a cute little place. waitress came over and got our drink orders. She gave us a few minutes to look at the menu, no rush. We shared 3 rolls and each had a salad. Ginger dressing a little thick, but tasty. The rolls were amazing. We had The Angry Pirate, Kickin Chicken and The Land and See. We enjoyed all three, a little pricey, but worth it. Will definitely go back. read more