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The Black Whale, New Bedford, MA

The Black Whale

4.8
4.8
3657 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 33 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Great for scenic views
Serving fresh, bold and innovative food that reflects the history of New Bedford and celebrates the New Bedford fishermen, their catch and their culture.

Our 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 and heated 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

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Nice Private Parking Lot.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Yehudy Lassi
  • Delivery & takeout
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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 3,657 people are saying

The Black Whale reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.5Value

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

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Boston Metro South

    Great for scenic views

  • Boston Metro South

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Black Whale excels with "the freshest seafood" and a "classy" outdoor patio offering views of New Bedford Harbor. Diners praise the "attentive" service, especially from standout servers like Katrina and Lisa. A varied menu, including the "outstanding" lobster Thermidor, and a lively atmosphere make it a must-visit.

3,657 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely meal at The Black Whale for our wedding anniversary. We are always so pleased with this restaurant group. We enjoy all of their restaurants, with The Black Whale being one of our favorites. We had the boom boom shrimp appetizer, two sushi rolls, an entrée on special, and the classic baked “old school New England cod.” Everything was delicious and the service was incredible. Five stars all around.

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  2. Irene VIP

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I had a special the chicken Cordon Bleu. Extremely overcooked. Very dry hardly any cheese. Vegetables, way overcooked mashed potatoes, salty. Would not order that again.  

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  3. Kevin

    Greater Boston17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The black Whale always delivers! We had the Chilean Sea Bass which is absolutely wonderful. Cooked to perfection. We visit the Black Whale about once a month and are never disappointed. Good to see Doug this time. He makes you feel wonderful and such an added plus to our visit.

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  4. Edward VIP

    Greater Boston39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Black Whale food and staff never cease to amaze us!

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  5. Nancy

    Greater Boston12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We opted to sit at the bar and glad we did. The service was phenomenal. Connor was fantastic. He was one of the best service/bartenders we ever had. My steak was overcooked but that was taken care of with the manager who came over to apologize, which I thought was very nice. Good food, drinks and great service! what more could you ask for?

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  6. Theresa VIP

    Greater Boston59 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful server Margarita. Delicious chowder, Caesar salad and baked cod. One of our favorite places.

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  7. Christy

    Greater Boston17 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    w When ordering the swordfish I ask that it not be overcook. It was, and as a result so dry I found it inedible.

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  8. Nancy

    New York City25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and service as always! Our server was attentive and ‘read our table’ perfectly!

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  9. Stacey VIP

    Las Vegas24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for an early dinner at 4:30, were seated right away. Fantastic service right away and throughout the entire dinner. I had stuffed sole, my husband had poke bowl, our friends had pan seared scallops and blackened swordfish. It was all super delicious. Our friend who had the blackened swordfish said it was in the top 5 of best dinners he’s ever had, blackened to perfection, great sauce, polenta was great accompaniment with another complimetray sauce and the peppers tied it all together. Had to share as he was effusive about how great the meal was.

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  10. Linda

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Surf and Turf sushi (with lobster & waygu beef) was unexpected and outstanding! Boom Boom Shrimp very lightly battered very tasty. Lobster roll was fabulous, my blackened swordfish was perfectly cooked and flavorful, my son's fried scallops (he shared!) were so sweet and delicious. Our drinks were fabulous, too. I had lemonade with lavender and mint...the kids had two of whatever they drank. 2 apps, 3 dinners, 6 drinks the tab was $200! WOW worth much more. Oh crab with crackers, too. Service so attentive, helpful and knowledgeable. A great dining experience.

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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 3657 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
19:00
Booked 33 times today
Google Map for The Black Whale

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Nice Private Parking Lot.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Yehudy Lassi
  • Delivery & takeout
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