The Salty Mermaid Bar & Grille Reopens in North Wildwood!
The wait is over — the Salty Mermaid Bar & Grille is officially reopening in North Wildwood, and it’s happening this weekend! After a year-long sabbatical, the fan-favorite waterfront spot is back at its original location just in time to kick off the 2025 summer season.
The Salty Mermaid Bar & Grille Reopens in North Wildwood!
Let’s backtrack a bit: the Salty Mermaid originally closed its doors in 2023, much to the disappointment of locals and visitors who made it a go-to spot for sunsets and seafood.
In 2024, the location reopened as Ocean Bay Coastal Grille & Bar under new management. While it offered a different spin on coastal dining, it just wasn’t quite the same.
Fast forward to this season, and the original Salty Mermaid team has stepped back in to bring the restaurant back to its roots.
“After our year-long sabbatical 🤣 We are excited to return to start off the 2025 season ☀️🧜🏼♀️,” the owners shared on Facebook earlier this week.
The reopening schedule kicks off this Thursday, May 1st at 4:00 p.m., with regular hours continuing:
- Thursday @ 4:00 PM
- Friday @ 4:00 PM
- Saturday & Sunday @ 11:30 AM
Expect the full menu to be available right out of the gate. As of now, seating will be inside dining only, and the restaurant will be operating first-come, first-served — no reservations.
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And yes… the bar is OPEN! Not only is it fully stocked, but they’ve added a lineup of new specialty cocktails, along with 20 beers on tap and an expanded wine selection.
Whether you’re a fan of classic crushes or want to try something new, there’s a lot to look forward to at the bar.
Importantly, the restaurant has announced that it will honor all unused Salty Mermaid gift cards from before the closure. So if you’ve had one tucked away since 2023, now’s the time to dig it out.
Salty Mermaid Bar & Grille
However, any gift cards from Ocean Bay Coastal Grille & Bar will not be accepted, as the businesses are entirely separate.
This is a full-circle moment for the North Wildwood waterfront. The return of the Salty Mermaid brings back a familiar and much-loved destination — not just for the food, but for the memories that come with it.
Us here at the Wildwood Video Archive are very excited for this!
Expect the same casual, coastal charm with a few updates and a renewed energy. And yes, the dockside dining that made it famous is still the star of the show.
Follow the Salty Mermaid Bar & Grille on Facebook for updates and specials as they reopen this weekend!