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Little Whale, Boston, MA

Little Whale

4.7
4.7
766 Reviews
$50 and over
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Little Whale Oyster Bar is a Classic New England Seafood Restaurant and Raw Bar from Chef Michael Serpa on Newbury Street in Boston's Back Bay. An ode to the seaside clamshacks are raw bars of the New England coast, Little Whale is a casual neighborhood spot focusing on local products and seafood friendly wines.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary American, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–21:30 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:30
  • Phone number
    (857) 277-0800
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Reggie Da Silva
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact info@serpahospitality.com for event inquiries.
  • Area
    Back Bay
  • Cross Street
    Newbury Street and Hereford Street
  • Parking details
    Meter Parking 2hr. Prudential Center Lot. Dalton Street Lot. Closest Valet at Mandarin Oriental on Boylston Street.
  • Public transit
    Green Line Hynes Convention CenterOrange Line Back Bay
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Experiences

  • WINE BAR TAKEOVER - TJ DOUGLAS

    US$55.00 per person

    Prepaid

    26 Feb 2025 only
    Join us as we host the first guest sommelier for our WINE BAR TAKEOVER series at Little Whale. Join TJ Douglas, Founder of The Urban Grape and Progressive Wine Company, for an interactive wine dinner where he discusses his 30 year journey in the hospitality industry, from dishwasher to bouncer to business owner. TJ will discuss his proprietary Progressive Scale, a revolutionary way to sell wine by its body instead of varietal or region, and the successful wine businesses that grew out of his determination to change the wine industry. Guests will sip on three offerings from Progressive Wine Company, and will have a chance to ask TJ questions during this intimate event.  Snacks & Passed Apps will be provided, full menu available after.

What 766 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Greater Boston

    Seafood

  • Boston

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Little Whale on Newbury Street offers a delightful seafood experience with "superb oysters," "fantastic lobster spaghettini," and a "warm and welcoming" atmosphere. Guests rave about "lick plate delicious" dishes and attentive service. While the menu can be pricey, the "fresh and delicious" food and charming setting make it a must-visit.

766 Reviews
  1. Linda

    VIP

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We LOVE the menu! Every dish is unique and delicious and every server is excellent and fun.

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  2. Martin

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice atmosphere. Little and cozy. Food was tasty. Good selection of oysters. Overall a normal seafood restaurant. Nothing exceptional. Service was included in the bill which is something I don’t appreciate since it looks like extortion.

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  3. joanna

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Favorite little spot on Newberry! Love everything about it!

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  4. Mark

    Caribbean

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice meal all around. We had a wide variety of the menu and everything was very good

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  5. robertl

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I ordered a lobster roll which was only knuckle and claw meat.. A big disappointment. Would not recommend

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  6. Matt

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and experience. Had the seafood tower and clam chowder. As good as it gets.

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  7. Annie

    Greater Boston

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time being here (been on my list to try out) and luckily got reservations on NYE. Cute little restaurant on Newbury Street. Our waiter (looked so much like Stanley Tucci ;)) was very attentive and knowledgeable in each dish; provided his recommendations. Everything was delicious - lick plate delicious. Great meal to end the year.

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  8. Dent

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Consistently pleased with seafood dishes i order at this restaurant on Newbury St. and with freshness and quality of raw bar. Great ceviche. Varied menu. Well prepared, tasty dishes. Good bread. No dessert no coffee though. Just seafood.

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  9. joan

    VIP

    Chicago

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic meal at the bar- seafood platter with poached lobster, ceviche, shrimp etc which was such a treat. Myhusband had the Portuguese stew which he devoured and I had the Lobster pasta which was one of the best pasta dishes I've ever had. It was perfectly balanced and just yummy. Service was warm and helpful. Loved it.

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  10. Collette

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Little Whale had great food and better atmosphere. The crab cake, lobster roll, and beet salad were delicious.

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FAQs

Little Whale offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (857) 277-0800.

Little Whale is rated 4.7 stars by 766 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Little Whale

314 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02115

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Newbury Street and Hereford Street
  • Area
    Back Bay
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–21:30 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:30
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary American, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Meter Parking 2hr. Prudential Center Lot. Dalton Street Lot. Closest Valet at Mandarin Oriental on Boylston Street.
  • Public transit
    Green Line Hynes Convention CenterOrange Line Back Bay
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Reggie Da Silva
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
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