Jerry and The Mermaid, Seafood Restaurant in Riverhead

Built on Legacy. Chef-Led. Always Welcoming.

Since 1994, this family-owned restaurant has welcomed guests with honest cooking, warm hospitality, and a deep connection to the local waterfront. Today, second-generation ownership continues that tradition, pairing chef-driven creativity with a fresh approach to coastal dining while honoring the restaurant's longtime roots. At Jerry and The Mermaid, every plate reflects a commitment to quality, from fresh local catches and signature lobster rolls to house favorites crafted with seasonal ingredients. This seafood restaurant in Riverhead is just a short walk from the Long Island Aquarium and conveniently located next to Hyatt Place East End and the entrance to Treasure Cove Resort & Marina. Relax on the waterfront patio or settle into the inviting dining room, then discover what keeps guests coming back year after year.

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Seafood Orders Made Easy

Good Food Is Just a Click Away

Looking for a restaurant near the Long Island Aquarium that makes ordering easy? Enjoy favorites like blackened fish sandwich, rigatoni alla vodka, and crispy fried shrimp, all prepared with the same care you'll find in our dining room. Choose convenient pickup or delivery and enjoy a meal that's ready when you are. Place your order today.

Great Parties Start Here

A Relaxed Setting for Life's Biggest Moments

Celebrate private events in Riverhead in inviting waterfront spaces with warm wood accents and an easygoing coastal setting. We welcome rehearsal dinners, wedding welcome parties, wedding after-parties, bridal showers, and baby showers, while our team takes care of the details. Reach out today to secure your preferred date.

Catering Seafood in Riverhead

Thoughtfully Prepared for Every Occasion

Our catering menu features crispy fried calamari, Maryland-style crab cakes, pan roasted salmon, shrimp scampi over linguini, and lobster rolls, making it a great fit for birthdays, rehearsal dinners, and business meetups. Looking for gluten-free dining? Our team is happy to help you explore suitable options. Reach out today and let's create a spread your guests will remember.

Seafood Orders Made Easy

Make Every Step of Your Journey Special

Rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, private wedding after-parties, and day-after brunches are what we do best. We offer two private event spaces: the Terrace, which accommodates up to 36 guests, and the Patio, which seats up to 50. For larger celebrations, both spaces can be combined to comfortably accommodate up to 80 guests. Planning an after-party? Reserve our Bar Room, which can host more than 100 guests. Email Jerry at jerrydicecco@jerryandthemermaid.com to learn more.

Delight Your Senses

crafted with passion and precision

Every dish is prepared with carefully selected ingredients, creating vibrant flavors in every bite. Enjoy local oysters, sesame crusted ahi tuna, fish & chips, and creamy seafood bisque, all served with the warm hospitality that's defined Jerry and The Mermaid since 1994.

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