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The Black Whale, New Bedford, MA

The Black Whale

4.8
4.8
3508 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
21:30
Booked 62 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
Serves fresh, bold and innovative food that reflects the history of New Bedford and celebrates the New Bedford fishermen, their catch and their culture.

Menu focuses on local fishermen’s catch of the day, old school seafood favorites and a sprinkling of modern seafood interpretations. Menu ranges from raw bar, to warm and cold lobster rolls, baked cod, bacon wrapped scallops, bouillabaisse and grilled NY Strip.

Large bar and spectacular views of the artful New Bedford Fishing Fleet. Large covered outside deck overlooking the fishing boats and harbor. Centrally located beside the Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Ferries. Large parking lot.

And, of course, the hospitality is second to none. Service is what built the business.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Sushi
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (508) 990-7100
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Yehudy Lassi
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Offers

  • For Parties of 5 or More & Online Availability

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:30 - 16:00,Mon - Thu - 11:30 - 16:00, 16:15 - 20:45,Fri - 16:15 - 21:30,Sat - 11:30 - 16:00, 16:15 - 21:30
    We accept online reservations for parties of 2-4. If your desired time isn't available or you are looking to reserve for a party of 5 or more, please contact us directly to inquire about additional options. You can reach us at (508) 990-7100.

What 3,508 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Greater Boston

    Seafood

  • Boston Metro South

    Best Overall

  • Boston Metro South

    Best Food

  • Boston Metro South

    Best Service

  • Boston Metro South

    Innovative

  • Boston Metro South

    Hot spot

  • Boston Metro South

    Great for scenic views

  • Boston Metro South

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Black Whale is a seafood lover's paradise with "the freshest seafood in Bristol County." Guests adore the "consistently great" food and the "impeccable" service delivered by a friendly and attentive staff. Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with stunning harbor views, though the noise level can be high.

3,508 Reviews
  1. Donna

    Caribbean

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our favorite restaurant around. Our server, Katrina, was wonderful! Everything was perfect, from the steamers to the sushi to the octopus. Absolutely fantastic.

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  2. Karen

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food choices were great. We both ordered dishes with seafood and it was fresh and delicious. The service was friendly and efficient.

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  3. Leslie

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I visit the Black whale quite often, whether family events, business events. The food is always amazing and our waitress was simply courteous, friendly, and great. 

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  4. Christie

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent per usual! We did call to ask if we could expand our reservation from 4 to 8 people and were told it would have to be at 8:30pm if so. We took a chance and booked another 4 person reservation and when we arrived asked to be seated near each other. This wasn’t a problem since the outdoor seating only had a few other tables even in use. Outdoor was pretty empty seemed odd that we couldn’t expand the reservation for that time, but it all worked out and the food was delicious as always.

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  5. Stephanie

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server Bailey was wonderful! We love the seafood spread and crackers to start. The outdoor patio was much warmer and better staffed than the last time I came to the restaurant a year ago.

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  6. Ann Marie

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We went to dine at an off time, which was great! It was not super crowded. We sat on the heated and covered patio. The temperature was comfortable. Our server was friendly and very pleasant. She was patient while we asked questions and decided what to order. She was attentive and catered to us perfectly. I had shrimp cocktail, which came with cocktail sauce and a dollop of horseradish. OMG! Big beautiful, tasty shrimp and the burn of that sauce....sheer perfection! It's the bam that every shrimp needs! I had key lime pie. It was delicious. It was the perfect combination of tart and sweet. Absolutely divine! I also had strawberry shortcake. It was very good, but I have one pretty big issue with it. The description said it came with a biscuit. I imagined a more traditional definition of a "biscuit". What I got was very hard....hard to cut, hard to chew....almost like a stale, burnt muffin. It ruined the dessert for me. If I could next time just skip the "biscuit" and have the lovely, juicy strawberries and delicious vanilla ice cream, I'd be thrilled. My husband had a dish with pork, littlenecks and shrimp. He said it was very good. They gave him a big serving spoon to scoop the contents from the bowl onto his plate. However, I later caught him drinking the bottom of the bowl broth from that big serving spoon. I wanted to climb under the table from embarrassment. I recommend going at slow times because it can get very noisy and congested in the late afternoon and evening. Overall, it was wonderful. It is rather pricey, but the quality and taste of the food is worth it. Watching the sunset from the patio is an added bonus!

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  7. George

    Greater Boston

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another wonderful experience at the Black Whale! From the second we were greeted by the manager on staff, he made us feel so incredibly welcome. It was such a pleasant start to the visit. And was Christine our server was a sweetheart, as she continued to make sure that our visit was nothing but perfect! We each got specials that were absolutely out of this world! The cocktails were delicious! It truly is one of our favorite restaurants! The location, especially the people that work there, of course, the food and cocktails! Never ever disappoints! 

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  8. AmbaR

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From start to finish it was absolutely amazing! Good, ambiance, drinks, service, atmosphere! Especially Rebecca our waitress! She’s the absolute best.

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  9. David

    New York City

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent seafood choices. Good selection and well made. Scallops always my wife’s choice and very good.

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  10. Eric

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    never had a bad meal at the Whale. Service is always on point!

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FAQs

The Black Whale offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (508) 990-7100.

The Black Whale is rated 4.8 stars by 3508 OpenTable diners.

The Black Whale does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people
21:30
Booked 62 times today

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Google Map for The Black Whale

1004 Co Op Wharf, New Bedford, MA 02740-7216

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    State Pier 3
  • Area
    New Bedford
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Nice Private Parking Lot.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Yehudy Lassi
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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