# The blue mermaid, Deal — Reviews & Opening Hours > The blue mermaid — Takeout Restaurant in Deal with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.5/5 from 323 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/deal/restaurants/the-blue-mermaid (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Takeout Restaurant # The blue mermaid 18 Victoria Road, Deal [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=8952535888828639564&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [The blue mermaid](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/112342172719712644212) **In short:** The blue mermaid is a takeout restaurant in Deal, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 323 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About The blue mermaid The Blue Mermaid is a fish and chips takeaway on Victoria Road in Deal. It holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The venue takes bookings and welcomes children. Customers report fresh fish and chips served in generous portions at reasonable prices. Staff are noted for being friendly and welcoming. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [The blue mermaid's own website](https://www.bluemermaidfishbar.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 4:00 – 8:00 PM **Tuesday** 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 4:00 – 8:00 PM **Wednesday** 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 4:00 – 8:00 PM **Thursday** 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 4:00 – 8:00 PM **Friday** 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 4:00 – 8:00 PM **Saturday** 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 4:00 – 8:00 PM **Sunday** Closed ## What's nearby - Mark 1 Music next door - The Court Yard Bar and Restaurant next door - Kings Coffee Shop next door - Bright & Bright Estate Agents next door - Deal Castle 250m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners like this fish and chips shop's delicious and fresh fish and chips, with many highlighting the generous portion sizes. They also mention the reasonable prices and the friendly, chatty staff. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.5 / 5 (323 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Booking required** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Deal Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1805574). [More restaurants in Deal](https://staycation.co.uk/deal/restaurants) ★ 4.5 (323 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £10 – £20 [Visit official website](https://www.bluemermaidfishbar.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01304 363351](tel:01304363351) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Deal **Plus Code** 9F336CC3+J4 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Deal Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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