Variety & decor: round of applause to Slippery Mermaid! #letsrollafatone (genius decoration!)
Let me break down the evening for you...
Couples date night! Four of us arrived around 7:30 and since the place wasn't busy, we were able to pick our own table. The bright colors and unique decorations on the walls give a feel like you're near the beach. The attached bar has a palm tree and the outside seating attempts to mimic a beach town hot spot. It was too cold for outdoor seating so we opted for a corner table close to the kitchen...we were all very hungry...I am excited to go back during warmer weather to get the full experience! We were quickly greeted by our waitress and she explained that their wine is on tap. YES PLEASE! 3 of 4 ordered a different type of red and the 4th ordered a gin & tonic. They are BYOB but now that they have their liquor license, they charge a $30 corking fee. You read that right, $30 DOLLARS! That's a lot of bottles of wine in my book.
We ordered rolls from the gluten free menu. Spicy tuna, salmon but the most notable was the roll with toasted coconut on it!! What a delightful twist! The rolls were fresh, decently sized and the display was excellent. We didn't try the exotic rolls but let me tell you, Slippery Mermaid has superb selection if you like a modern twist on sushi.
Overall, I was very happy with our experience. I can't wait to go back during the warmer months to experience the outdoor Tiki bar! It's set up to simulate a beach front restaurant. Pittsburgh's rivers don't cut it ;)