The Black Whale

4.8

3514 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

Nov 26, 2024

11:30 PM

Booked 42 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views
Lively

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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Dining areas

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
Website
http://theblackwhale.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Yehudy Lassi

Location
1004 Co Op Wharf, New Bedford, MA 02740-7216
Neighborhood
New Bedford
Cross street
State Pier 3
Parking details
Nice Private Parking Lot.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Offers

For Parties of 5 or More & Online Availability
Multiple dates available
Sun - 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM,Mon - Thu - 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM, 4:15 PM - 8:45 PM,Fri - 4:15 PM - 9:30 PM,Sat - 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM, 4:15 PM - 9:30 PM
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.

Popular dishes

French Cosmo$13.00
triple 8 orange, chambord, pineapple, lime, served up
Vesper$13.00
the original james bond martini, ford's gin, haku vodka, kina, served up, with a side car
Suit & Tie$13.00
tanqueray 10 gin, lychee, manzanilla sherry, absinthe, served up
Espresso Martini$13.00
grainger's vanilla vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso, dark or creamy, served up

Margaritas

Whaler$12.00
pueblo viejo tequila, agave, citrus, on the rocks, with a salt rim
- Pitcher$38.00
Hy-Liner$14.00
patron reposado, combier, lime, agave, on the rocks, with a salt rim
Slow Burn$13.00
tanteo jalapeño tequila, dry curaçao, pineapple-honey cordial, lime, on the rocks, with a spicy rim
El Jefe$18.00
don julio añejo tequila, lime, agave, on the rocks, with a black salt rim

Sangrias & Spritz

Spiced Pear Sangria$11.00
pinot grigio, pear brandy, apple cider, cinnamon cordial, citrus, on the rocks
- Pitcher$36.00
Classic Red Sangria$11.00
red wine, brandy, fresh fruit, on the rocks
- Pitcher$36.00
Bellini Spritz$13.00
grey goose peach vodka, aperol, lemon, prosecco, on the rocks

Classics & Twists

Painkiller$12.00
planteray dark rum, coconut, pineapple, orange, nutmeg, on the rocks
Old Cuban$12.00
planetary 3 star rum, lime, mint, prosecco, served up
Mexican Mule$12.00
lunazul reposado tequila, elderflower, lime, ginger, club soda, on the rocks
Azorean Old Fashioned$13.00
mad river bourbon, tawny port, maple syrup, bitters, on the rocks
Rockefeller$18.00
blanton's single barrel bourbon, rich turbinado, bitters, on a large cube

Drinking...Not Drinking

Nojito$6.00
lime, mint, club soda, on the rocks
Designated Apple No-Tini$6.00
apple cider, citrus, apple cordial, served up
Piña con Nada$6.00
pineapple, coconut, orange, lime, on the rocks

Beers

Drafts

Cisco, Whale's Tale, Pale Ale$8.00
- 16oz$8.00
- 20oz$11.00
Sam Adams, Seasonal$8.00
- 16oz$8.00
- 20oz$11.00
Stella Artois, European Lager$7.00
- 16oz$7.00
- 20oz$9.00
Buzzards Bay, Golden Flounder, Wheat Ale$8.00
- 16oz$8.00
- 20oz$11.00
Allagash White, Belgian-Style Witbier$9.00
- 16oz$9.00
- 20oz$12.00
Maine Lunch, IPA$12.00
- 16oz$12.00
- 20oz$15.00
Finback, Rolling In Clouds, Hazy IPA$10.00
- 16oz$10.00
- 20oz$13.00
Jack's Abby, Seasonal$8.00
- 16oz$8.00
- 20oz$11.00
Kona, Big Wave, Golden Ale$8.00
- 16oz$8.00
- 20oz$11.00
Servedwell/Mast Landing, Seaside Pils$9.00
- 16oz$9.00
- 20oz$12.00
Coors Light, Lager$7.00
- 16oz$7.00
- 20oz$9.00

Craft Beer Cans

Guinness, Irish Stout$8.00
Allagash, North Sky, Stout$8.00
Downeast, Hard Cider$8.00
Fiddlehead Second Fiddle, Double IPA, Tallboy$10.00

Bottles

Budweiser$6.00
Bud Light$6.00
Miller Lite$6.00
Coors Light$6.00
Michelob Ultra$6.00
Corona$7.00
Heineken$7.00
Athletic Run Wild IPA, N/A$7.00
Athletic Atlética Copper Ale N/A$7.00

Nantucket Craft Cans

Vodka Soda, Cran or Blue

Wine

Rosé & Bubbles

Prosecco, Zonin, Italy$10.00
- 6oz$10.00
- 9oz$15.00
- Bottle$38.00
Sparkling Rosé, Bohigas, Spain$11.00
- 6oz$11.00
- 9oz$17.00
- Bottle$42.00
Rosé, Sacha Lichine Le Poussin, France$10.00
- 6oz$10.00
- 9oz$15.00
- Bottle$38.00
Sparkling Wine, Westport Rivers Rjr Brut Cuvée, 2012, Westport, MA$48.00
- Bottle$48.00
Champagne, Moutard Pere & Fils Grand Cuvee, NV, France$70.00
- Bottle$70.00
Champagne, Veuve Clicquot, NV, France$100.00
- Bottle$100.00
Champagne, Dom Perignon, 2013, France$300.00
- Bottle$300.00

White

Crisp

Pinot Grigio, Barone Fini, Italy$10.00
- 6oz$10.00
- 9oz$15.00
- Bottle$38.00
Alvarinho, Foral, Portugal$10.00
- 6oz$10.00
- 9oz$15.00
- Bottle$38.00
Riesling, S.A. Prüm Essence, Mosel, Germany$10.00
- 6oz$10.00
- 9oz$15.00
- Bottle$38.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Crowded House, New Zealand$12.00
- 6oz$12.00
- 9oz$18.00
- Bottle$46.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Dry Creek Vineyard, California$13.00
- 6oz$13.00
- 9oz$20.00
- Bottle$50.00
Pinot Grigio, Venica & Venica Jesera, 2023, Friuli, Italy$44.00
- Bottle$44.00
Sancerre, Alphonse Mellot La Moussiere, 2023, Loire, France$60.00
- Bottle$60.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Greywacke, 2023, Marlborough, New Zealand$54.00
- Bottle$54.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Merry Edwards, 2022, Russian River Valley, California$70.00
- Bottle$70.00
Chardonnay, Patrick Piuze Côtes d'Auxerre, 2022, Burgundy, France$66.00
- Bottle$66.00
Chardonnay, Diatom, 2023, Santa Barbara, California$50.00
- Bottle$50.00

Complex

Chardonnay, Terres Dorées, France$12.00
- 6oz$12.00
- 9oz$18.00
- Bottle$46.00
Chardonnay, La Crema, California$11.00
- 6oz$11.00
- 9oz$17.00
- Bottle$42.00
Chardonnay, Far Niente, Napa Valley, California$20.00
- 6oz$20.00
- 9oz$30.00
- Bottle$78.00
White Blend, Robert Sinskey Abraxas, 2018, Carneros, California$60.00
- Bottle$60.00
Chardonnay, Rombauer, 2021, Carneros, California$68.00
- Bottle$68.00
Chardonnay, Olivier Leflaive Meursault, 2019, Burgundy, France$125.00
- Bottle$125.00

Red

Bright

Pinot Noir, Deloach, California$10.00
- 6oz$10.00
- 9oz$15.00
- Bottle$38.00
Pinot Noir, Erath Resplendent, Oregon$13.00
- 6oz$13.00
- 9oz$20.00
- Bottle$50.00
Pinot Noir, Melville Estate, 2022, Santa Rite Hills, CA$68.00
- Bottle$68.00
Pinot Noir, Domaine Serene Yamhill Cuvée, 2021, Wilamette Valley, Oregon$78.00
- Bottle$78.00
Pinot Noir, Belle Glos Clark & Telephone, 2020, Santa Maria Valley, CA$125.00
- Bottle$125.00
Barolo, G.D. Vajra, 2018, Piedmont, Italy$60.00
- Bottle$60.00
Gamay, Marcel Lapierre Morgon, 2022, Beaujolais, France$70.00
- Bottle$70.00

Earthy

Portuguese Blend, Silk & Spice, Portugal$10.00
- 6oz$10.00
- 9oz$15.00
- Bottle$38.00
Red Blend, Conundrum, California$11.00
- 6oz$11.00
- 9oz$17.00
- Bottle$42.00
Grenache/Syrah, E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône, France$12.00
- 6oz$12.00
- 9oz$18.00
- Bottle$46.00
Red Blend, Dona Maria Amantis Reserva, 2020, Portugal$44.00
- Bottle$44.00
Red Blend, Herdade do Sobroso, 2021, Portugal$40.00
- Bottle$40.00
Red Blend, Orin Swift Abstract, 2022, California$58.00
- Bottle$58.00
Brunello di Montalcino, Villa Poggio Salvi, 2019, Tuscany, Italy$76.00
- Bottle$76.00
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine de La Solitude, 2019, Rhône Valley, France$74.00
- Bottle$74.00

Full

Cabernet Sauvignon, Altered Dimension, Washington ST$12.00
- 6oz$12.00
- 9oz$18.00
- Bottle$42.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Silver Palm, California$13.00
- 6oz$13.00
- 9oz$20.00
- Bottle$50.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Caymus, Napa Valley, California$24.00
- 6oz$24.00
- 9oz$36.00
- Bottle$118.00
Merlot, Duckhorn, 2022, Napa Valley, California$70.00
- Bottle$70.00
Meritage Blend, Cain Cuvée, NV 13, Napa Valley, California$76.00
- Bottle$76.00
Bordeaux, Clarendelle Haut-Brion, 2016, France$48.00
- Bottle$48.00
Bordeaux, Chateau Lynch-Bages, 2019, Paulliac, France$300.00
- Bottle$300.00
Rioja, La Rioja Alta Ardanza Reserva, 2017, Spain$76.00
- Bottle$76.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Scattered Peaks, 2021, Napa Valley, California$58.00
- Bottle$58.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Jordan, 2019, Alexander Valley, California$84.00
- Bottle$84.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Silver Oak, 2019, Alexander Valley, California$110.00
- Bottle$110.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Opus One Overture, V9, Napa Valley, California$164.00
- Bottle$164.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Silver Oak, 2018, Alexander Valley, California$200.00
- Magnum$200.00

Half Bottles

Moscato d'Asti, Saracco, Italy$20.00
- Bottle$20.00
Champagne, Nicolas Feuillatte, NV, France$50.00
- Bottle$50.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Whitehaven, 2023, Marlborough, New Zealand$30.00
- Bottle$30.00
Chardonnay, Sonoma-Cutrer, 2023, Sonoma Coast, California$28.00
- Bottle$28.00
Pinot Noir, Elk Cove, 2021, Willamette Valley, Oregon$28.00
- Bottle$28.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Daou Vineyards, 2022, Paso Robles, California$32.00
- Bottle$32.00

Beverages

Lemonade$4.00
traditional, pineapple, ginger, blackberry, mango
Lavender Lemonade$5.00
house lemonade, lavender, soda water, mint
Iced Tea$4.00
freshly brewed
Arnold Palmer$4.00
freshly brewed iced tea and lemonade

Bottled Water & Sodas

San Pellegrino Sparkling$6.00
- Small$6.00
- Large$8.00
Saratoga Still$8.00
- Large$8.00
Fountain Soda$4.00
coke, diet coke, sprite, ginger ale, orange
Maine Root Bottled Soda$5.00
root beer, orange

Coffee & Tea

Jim's Organic Coffee$4.00
Tea$4.00
Nespresso Espresso$4.00
Cappuccino$5.50

What 3,514 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
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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.

3,514 Reviews

K
Karen
Las Vegas
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Colton, our server, was great! He didn’t rush us, yet watched the table carefully to see when we might need something.
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Alissa
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our favorite local restaurants for a celebratory dinner. Great drinks, food is delicious and always save room for the desserts!
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James
Rhode Island
117 reviews
vip
5.0
117 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We had a nice meal again. My wife had the halibut entree and I had a Nantucket scallop scampi special-both delicious. Our server, Matty, was delightful. We shared crab cake appetizer and I tried the Azorean Old Fashion cocktail which was very good but the maple syrup doesn’t mix well and leaves pure syrup at the bottom of the drink-too thick and sweet. My wife enjoyed a glass of cab wine. We were too full to consider dessert. Very busy place, as always, bustling with activity
The Black WhaleResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for your helpful feedback, James. We are thrilled to hear that you and your wife enjoyed the halibut and Nantucket scallops. Our beverage director read your comments and is going to work with our bartenders to get the Azorean just right- we hope you'll join us again soon!
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Simone
Greater Boston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience with family. Service was really impeccable!
The Black WhaleResponded 1 day ago
Thank you Simone- we are glad you found our service to be second to none!
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Claudia
Greater Boston
97 reviews
vip
5.0
97 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual service and food was outstanding, we always love the view of the New Bedford Fishing Boats Waterfront!
The Black WhaleResponded 1 day ago
Thank you Claudia! We agree- it is the best view!
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robert
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always food was amazing as well as service. We were greeted with smiling face and immediately brought to our dinner. Service was excellent
The Black WhaleResponded 1 day ago
We are so happy to hear it, Robert. We look forward to serving you again soon!
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Donna
Caribbean
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 5 days 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.
The Black WhaleResponded 1 day ago
Thank you Donna, we are glad to hear that our team makes your experience so wonderful.
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Karen
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 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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Leslie
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2024
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.
The Black WhaleResponded 1 day ago
Thank you Leslie, we hope we always make you this happy.
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Christie
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
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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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 3514 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 26, 2024

11:30 PM

Booked 42 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
State Pier 3
Neighborhood
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://theblackwhale.com/
Phone number
(508) 990-7100

Gift card

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The Black Whale

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Gift card

For Parties of 5 or More & Online Availability

Tuna Poke Bowl

Boom Boom Shrimp

Filet Mignon

Cocktails

Martinis

French Cosmo$13.00

Vesper$13.00

Suit & Tie$13.00

Espresso Martini$13.00

Margaritas

Whaler$12.00

Hy-Liner$14.00

Slow Burn$13.00

El Jefe$18.00

Sangrias & Spritz

Spiced Pear Sangria$11.00

Classic Red Sangria$11.00

Bellini Spritz$13.00

Classics & Twists

Painkiller$12.00

Old Cuban$12.00

Mexican Mule$12.00

Azorean Old Fashioned$13.00

Rockefeller$18.00

Drinking...Not Drinking

Nojito$6.00

Designated Apple No-Tini$6.00

Piña con Nada$6.00

Beers

Drafts

Cisco, Whale's Tale, Pale Ale$8.00

Sam Adams, Seasonal$8.00

Stella Artois, European Lager$7.00

Buzzards Bay, Golden Flounder, Wheat Ale$8.00

Allagash White, Belgian-Style Witbier$9.00

Maine Lunch, IPA$12.00

Finback, Rolling In Clouds, Hazy IPA$10.00

Jack's Abby, Seasonal$8.00

Kona, Big Wave, Golden Ale$8.00

Servedwell/Mast Landing, Seaside Pils$9.00

Coors Light, Lager$7.00

Craft Beer Cans

Guinness, Irish Stout$8.00

Allagash, North Sky, Stout$8.00

Downeast, Hard Cider$8.00

Fiddlehead Second Fiddle, Double IPA, Tallboy$10.00

Bottles

Budweiser$6.00

Bud Light$6.00

Miller Lite$6.00

Coors Light$6.00

Michelob Ultra$6.00

Corona$7.00

Heineken$7.00

Athletic Run Wild IPA, N/A$7.00

Athletic Atlética Copper Ale N/A$7.00

Nantucket Craft Cans

Vodka Soda, Cran or Blue

Wine

Rosé & Bubbles

Prosecco, Zonin, Italy$10.00

Sparkling Rosé, Bohigas, Spain$11.00

Rosé, Sacha Lichine Le Poussin, France$10.00

Sparkling Wine, Westport Rivers Rjr Brut Cuvée, 2012, Westport, MA$48.00

Champagne, Moutard Pere & Fils Grand Cuvee, NV, France$70.00

Champagne, Veuve Clicquot, NV, France$100.00

Champagne, Dom Perignon, 2013, France$300.00

White

Crisp

Pinot Grigio, Barone Fini, Italy$10.00

Alvarinho, Foral, Portugal$10.00

Riesling, S.A. Prüm Essence, Mosel, Germany$10.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Crowded House, New Zealand$12.00