Mermaid Restaurant

Mermaid Marina is on the Tennessee River close to Decaturville and Perryville Tennessee. I've pulled in here quite a few times in our power cruiser when we're not on the sailboat. The most interesting visit was on a VERY hot day in August we were just looking for a break and maybe a cold brew but as we were entering the cove we saw something odd. There were folks walking out with armloads of stuff in quite a hurry. Apparently, the big overhead power lines had melted, wait what?! Did I mention that is was VERY hot? They were giving away ice, ice cream and everything that would obviously go bad in a hurry, oh yeah it was VERY hot LOL On to the review ...There's access for small and large boats, as big as freighters, and there's lots of dock space to tie up your boat as well as transient spots should you want to stay a while. If you are launching from here or just coming to the restaurant/bar they have a large parking lot and area for launched vehicles & trailers. they have fuel services (both diesel and gas), limited boat repair, permanent slips for all size boats from fishing boats to 40' party boats, a transient dock, a retail store with snacks, supplies, swimming and fishing gear, and more.There are separate reviews for Mermaid Marina and the restaurant but it's all together in the same building and while you can come here by land, and a lot of people do, you always know that you are on the river. They celebrate everything here from Cinco de mayo to Madris Gras and Superbowl. They never miss a chance to have fun whether it a Bachelorette party or 4th of July fireworks launched from a barge it's always something. They also have cabins for rent by the day, I'm not familiar with them but they're on the property and I have talked to a couple who were spending the weekend on the Redneck Riviera and seemed to be having a good time. Bottom line: The air conditioning is good and cold and so is the beer. The food is pretty good, especially the burgers and the people are very friendly and helpful. It's not a bad place to take a break, whether a storm or just recharge your batteries. If you are just cruising the area or if you're coming up from Mobile Bay this big building and all the docks are tightly tucked away in a cove and behind some small hills so look for the big sign or be safe and punch on the coordinates. See ya' in the river!! [ 35° 33' 24.13'', -88° 0' 24.11'' ]

Great place to get drinks on the river but the food is not the best. Everything is heavily fried.

This was our first experience at The Mermaid since the ownership change. I was expecting good things from what people had told me. We got 2 large Fish Plates, and it was OK. The fish wasn't bad, but I'm not sure it was US Pond Raised Catfish, and I know it wasn't Tennessee River fish. The breading flaked off the fish, but the flavor was good. The crinkle cut fries weren't seasoned, and needed to be cooked a little longer. The slaw was good mayo slaw. Fresh and homemade. The Jalepeño Hushpuppies had no Jalepeño. Also no onion that I could taste. They were very dense, and not a good hushpuppy. It was a very average experience at best. Even the wait time for the food was very slow. Everyone else had their food, we were the only ones that hadn't received our food, and it still took over 30 minutes to get our food. We're going to have to hear something good before we go back.

10/10 would definitely recommend!! The new owners really put a spin on the place!! They are awesome definitely go check them out:)

Worst food and service ever! I was asked to put a shirt on when my swimsuit top covered more than a women's tank top... had to buy a shirt in the gift shop to eat the worst food ever.... My husband spent the night hugging the toilet bowl and I held it down.... Ruined our weekend as it's Sunday morning and we can't go far from the toilet! A shared patty left and overcooked onion rings... who screws that up! We'll stick with the Clifton marina... best food and service!