The Surly Mermaid, located at 9851 Seaport Pl #1b in Sidney, BC, offers a delightful culinary experience right by the waterfront. With its inviting ambiance and friendly service, it’s a perfect stop for food lovers and travelers alike. Many customers have praised their experience, particularly the charming service provided by servers like Dylan and Dillon, who add a personal touch to your dining adventure.
One of the highlights at The Surly Mermaid is their renowned fish and chips, praised for its crispy, light batter that leaves a lasting impression. Adventurous eaters can indulge in unique dishes like garlic butter prawns, butter chicken poutine, and seafood linguine, all of which have received glowing reviews for their flavor and presentation. The restaurant’s cleanliness and welcoming atmosphere further enhance the experience, making it a great spot for any occasion.
The Surly Mermaid is not just about the food; it's about creating memories. Whether you’re enjoying a Berry Thyme mocktail or finishing off your meal with a decadent skillet of chocolate cookie dough, it’s a place where food and laughter blend seamlessly. Don’t miss out on this gem the next time you're near Sidney—it's definitely worth the visit!
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
No delivery
Highlights
Has fireplace
Has great beer selection
Serves great cocktails
Has great wine list
Has live music
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves happy-hour food
Serves healthy options
Serves late-night food
Serves organic dishes
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves vegan dishes
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has counter service
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Planning
Dinner reservations recommended
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Has changing table(s)
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Paid parking lot
Plenty of parking
Pets
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed outside
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Reviews For The Surly Mermaid
U M-J
Jul 4,2025
Great food, friendly service. Dylan was an amazing server, helpful and fun. 10 min drive from the airport and on the waterfront - perfect location for any occasion.
Jordan Faulkner
Jun 30,2025
Beautiful location right on the Sidney marina. The fish and chips were some of the best I’ve had—light, thin, and perfectly crispy batter. Our server, Dillon, was charismatic and provided excellent service. Great experience overall.
Chris Dueck
Jun 21,2025
Ordered squid, butter chicken poutine, garlic butter prawns, and nachos. All were spot on, garlic prawns were spectacular order more bread to dip. Was clean, service was great. 100% will be back. Portions are good, except prawns. Should have more.
Emma Brook
Jun 11,2025
What a great place, so pleased we drove down to the sea front in Sidney. The atmosphere was great, very friendly, the food was fantastic I had the seafood Linguine followed by a hot skillet of chocolate cookie dough with vanilla ice cream, wow! Fast service and lovely view, if you are catching the ferry across to the mainland, make sure you leave some time to pop in here for a meal!
Jesse Shier
May 10,2025
Great service was prompt and had a sense of humour with his glass balancing act. I had the fish and a poutine which was really good. Had a Berry Thyme mocktail from the menu which is worth a try.
Brandy Saturley
May 9,2025
This is our go to food spot in Sidney. On this occasion I had the Poke nachos, what a unique fun and delicious dish. Always start with the Humboldt squid. Great atmosphere and great service.
Alexandre Rouet
Apr 13,2025
We had a lovely lunch by the sea with my wife. Fish & Chips and Salmon Burger were very good as well as the cookie recommanded by our waiter, who was very kind. Many thanks to the team from France
Frank Wiebe
Apr 7,2025
The food was absolutely amazing, the eggplant lasagna was incredible and as someone who had never had eggplant lasagna if you had not told me I could not tell. The second dish I tried was the shroom & bacon cheese burger with fries. The burger was delicious and the fries were perfect, ketchup almost ruined them. I ate outside on the patio with a great view of the harbor and the service was very good.
Reviews For The Surly Mermaid