The Black Whale

4.8

3418 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

Great for outdoor dining
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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 8, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 87 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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 - 9:45 PM,Sat - 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM, 4:15 PM - 9:45 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

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
- Pitcher$48.00
Hot Lips$13.00
tanteo jalapeño tequila, vanilla, pineapple, lemon, on the rocks, with a spicy rim
- Pitcher$44.00
El Jefe$18.00
don julio añejo tequila, lime, agave, on the rocks, with a black salt rim

Martinis

French Cosmo$13.00
triple 8 orange, chambord, pineapple, lime, served up
Espresso Martini$13.00
graingers vanilla vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso, dark or creamy, served up
Vesper$13.00
the original james bond martini, ford's gin, haku vodka, kina, served up, with a side car

Classics & Twists

Painkiller$12.00
planteray dark rum, coconut, pineapple, orange, nutmeg, on the rocks
Blackberry Bourbon Smash$12.00
bulleit bourbon, blackberry, lemon, thyme, on the rocks
Rockefeller$18.00
blanton's single barrel bourbon, rich turbinado, bitters, on a large cube
Detox Retox$12.00
1800 coconut tequila, cucumber, citrus, ginger beer, on the rocks

Drinking...Not Drinking

Nojito$6.00
lime, mint, club soda, on the rocks
Spritz$6.00
white verjus, raspberry, club soda, on the rocks
Piña con Nada$6.00
pineapple, coconut, orange, lime, on the rocks

Beer

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
Leinenkugel's, Summer Shandy$8.00
- 16oz$8.00
- 20oz$11.00
Servedwell/Mast Landing, Seaside Pils$9.00
- 16oz$9.00
- 20oz$12.00
Kona, Longboard, Pale Lager$8.00
- 16oz$8.00
- 20oz$11.00
Switchback, E-Z Blonde Ale$8.00
- 16oz$8.00
- 20oz$11.00
Coors Light, Lager$7.00
- 16oz$7.00
- 20oz$9.00

Craft Cans

Guinness, Irish Stout$8.00
Cisco, Shark Tracker, Light Lager$8.00
Allagash, North Sky, Stout$8.00
Downeast, Hard Cider$8.00
Fiddlehead Second Fiddle, Double IPA, Tallboy$10.00
High Noon, Grapefruit or Passionfruit, Vodka Seltzer$8.00

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

Nantucket Craft

Vodka Soda, Cran or Blue

Wine

Summer of Rosé

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 Rosé, Wolffler Estate, Spring In a Bottle, Non-Alcoholic, Germany$40.00
- Bottle$40.00
Rosé Champagne, Billecart-Salmon, NV, France$125.00
- Bottle$125.00
Rosé, Wolffler Estate, Summer In a Bottle, 2023, Provence, France$48.00
- Bottle$48.00
Rosé, Peyrassol, Reserve Des Templiers, 2023, Provence, France$60.00
- Bottle$60.00
Chateau d'Esclan, Whispering Angel, 2023, Provence, France$30.00
- Half Bottle$30.00

White

Sparkling and Champagne

Prosecco, Zonin, Italy$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
Moscato d'Asti, Saracco, 2021, Italy$20.00
- Half Bottle$20.00
Champagne, Nicolas Feuillatte, NV, France$50.00
- Half Bottle$50.00

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
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
Riesling, Château St Michelle, Oregon$9.00
- 6oz$9.00
- 9oz$14.00
- Bottle$34.00
Pinot Grigio, Venica & Venica Jesera, 2021, Friuli, Italy$44.00
- Bottle$44.00
Sancerre, Alphonse Mellot La Moussiere, 2022, Loire, France$60.00
- Bottle$60.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Greywacke, 2022, Marlborough, New Zealand$54.00
- Bottle$54.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Merry Edwards, 2021, 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, 2021, Santa Barbara, California$50.00
- Bottle$50.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Whitehaven, 2022, Marlborough, New Zealand$30.00
- Half Bottle$30.00

Complex

Chardonnay, Terres Dorées, France$12.00
- 6oz$12.00
- 9oz$18.00
- Bottle$46.00
Chardonnay, Kendall-Jackson, 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, Chablis, France$125.00
- Bottle$125.00
Chardonnay, Sonoma-Cutrer, 2021, Sonoma Coast, California$28.00
- Half Bottle$28.00

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
Gamay, Marcel Lapierre Morgon, 2022, Beaujolais, France$70.00
- Bottle$70.00
Barolo, G.D. Vajra, 2018, Piedmont, Italy$60.00
- Bottle$60.00
Pinot Noir, Melville, 2021, Santa Rita Hills, California$64.00
- Bottle$64.00
Pinot Noir, Domaine Serene Yamhill Cuveé, 2018, Willamette Valley, Oregon$76.00
- Bottle$76.00
Pinot Noir, Belle Glos Clark & Telephone, 2020, Santa Maria Valley, CA$125.00
- Magnum$125.00
Pinot Noir, Elk Cove, 2021, Willamette Valley, Oregon$28.00
- Half Bottle$28.00

Earthy

Portuguese Blend, Silk & Spice, Portugal$9.00
- 6oz$9.00
- 9oz$14.00
- Bottle$34.00
Red Blend, Conundrum, California$11.00
- 6oz$11.00
- 9oz$17.00
- Bottle$42.00
Malbec, Altos Las Hormigas, Argentina$9.00
- 6oz$9.00
- 9oz$14.00
- Bottle$34.00
Grenache/Syrah, E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône, 2019, France$46.00
- Bottle$46.00
Red Blend, Dona Maria Amantis Reserva, 2018, Portugal$44.00
- Bottle$44.00
Red Blend, Herdade do Sobroso, 2021, Portugal$40.00
- Bottle$40.00
Red Blend, Orin Swift Abstract, 2021, California$58.00
- Bottle$58.00
Brunello di Montalcino, Villa Poggio Salvi, 2018, Tuscany, Italy$76.00
- Bottle$76.00
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine de la Solitude, 2021, 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, 2020, 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, 2018, Paulliac, France$300.00
- Bottle$300.00
Rioja, Peciña Gran Reserva, 2011, La Rioja, Spain$68.00
- Bottle$68.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Scattered Peaks, 2020, Napa Valley, California$58.00
- Bottle$58.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Jordan, 2018, 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
Cabernet Sauvignon, Daou Vineyards, 2021, Paso Robles, California$32.00
- Half Bottle$32.00

Soft Drinks

Lemonade$3.50
traditional, pineapple, ginger, blackberry, mango
Lavender Lemonade$4.00
house lemonade, lavender, soda water, mint
Iced Tea$3.50
freshly brewed
Arnold Palmer$3.50
freshly brewed iced tea and lemonade
San Pellegrino$6.00
sparkling
- Small$6.00
- Large$8.00
Panna$6.00
still
- Small$6.00
- Large$8.00
Fountain Soda$3.50
coke, diet coke, sprite, ginger ale, orange
Maine Root Bottled Soda$4.00
root beer, orange
Coffee$3.50
Cappuccino$5.50
Espresso$4.00
Tea$3.50

What 3,418 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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Greater Boston
Seafood
Greater Boston
Most Booked
Boston Metro South
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
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Innovative
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Hot spot
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Great for outdoor dining
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Great for scenic views
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3,418 Reviews

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KimW
New York City
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great outdoor patio dining. Comfortable booths with nice view of the fishing boats. Clams casino appetizer was tasty and presented beautifully.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb scallops, caught extremely locally - Even the mashed potatoes were superb!
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Claudia
Greater Boston
90 reviews
vip
5.0
90 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service and food was outstanding and we enjoy looking out at the working New Bedford Waterfront!
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Arthur
Naples
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We had 6:00pm reservations and didn’t get any service until after 7:00pm. The restaurant was severely understaffed!!.
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Veronica
New York State
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had the lobster, very delicious! Husband had oysters on the half shell as an appetizer and scallops for dinner. Everything was delicious. Our waiter was so good, very genial and informative. Place was great and the view was fantastic - all types of ships were in the harbor. Will definitely return.
The Black WhaleResponded 2 days ago
Veronica, we appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that you enjoyed every part of your meal, including your service. This is a great time of year to sit by the water! See you soon...
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Nancy
Greater Boston
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I love The Black Whale . The times we have dined there it has never disappointed . Yesterday we tried the bang bang shrimp and the fried calamari . Absolutely delicious ! Crispy , flavorful and plentiful servings.We followed up with lobster thermidor and scallops wrapped in bacon entrees. Both great! Topped off dinner with the best strawberry shortcake ever!
The Black WhaleResponded 2 days ago
Nancy, thank you for your business and for your recommendation. We are so happy you enjoyed a wonderful meal with us and look forward to the next time!
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TheresaC
Greater Boston
51 reviews
vip
5.0
51 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the outdoor covered room. Great service. Enjoyed the warm lobster roll. Husband had the filet mignon and loved it. Will definitely be back.
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Carol
Greater Boston
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another delicious meal at the Black Whale! So happy that the Latin crusted salmon has returned to its original preparation. Service was excellent, as always.
The Black WhaleResponded 2 days ago
Thank you, Carol. So glad you enjoy our Latin Salmon- it is a longtime guest favorite! We are grateful for your positive feedback.
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regan
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service.
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Loretta
Greater Boston
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
We enjoy sitting in the open deck area. It’s a modern nautical vibe and so fresh and clean and inviting. The steamers were fresh and delicious. The seafood platters were overflowing and definitely big enough to share. Lobster roll with mayo is a favorite of ours and the chocolate mousse cheesecake is a must!
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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 3418 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

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 8, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 87 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

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

Send a gift card

The Black Whale

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Gift card

For Parties of 5 or More & Online Availability

Strawberry Shortcake

Key Lime Pie

Carrot Cake

Cocktails

Sangria & Spritz

Watermelon Sangria$11.00

Red Sangria$11.00

Bellini Spritz$13.00

Margaritas

Whaler$12.00

Hy-Liner$14.00

Hot Lips$13.00

El Jefe$18.00

Martinis

French Cosmo$13.00

Espresso Martini$13.00

Vesper$13.00

Classics & Twists

Painkiller$12.00

Blackberry Bourbon Smash$12.00

Rockefeller$18.00

Detox Retox$12.00

Drinking...Not Drinking

Nojito$6.00

Spritz$6.00

Piña con Nada$6.00

Beer

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

Leinenkugel's, Summer Shandy$8.00

Servedwell/Mast Landing, Seaside Pils$9.00

Kona, Longboard, Pale Lager$8.00

Switchback, E-Z Blonde Ale$8.00

Coors Light, Lager$7.00

Craft Cans

Guinness, Irish Stout$8.00

Cisco, Shark Tracker, Light Lager$8.00

Allagash, North Sky, Stout$8.00

Downeast, Hard Cider$8.00

Fiddlehead Second Fiddle, Double IPA, Tallboy$10.00

High Noon, Grapefruit or Passionfruit, Vodka Seltzer$8.00

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

Nantucket Craft

Vodka Soda, Cran or Blue

Wine

Summer of Rosé

Sparkling Rosé, Bohigas, Spain$11.00

Rosé, Sacha Lichine Le Poussin, France$10.00

Sparkling Rosé, Wolffler Estate, Spring In a Bottle, Non-Alcoholic, Germany$40.00

Rosé Champagne, Billecart-Salmon, NV, France$125.00

Rosé, Wolffler Estate, Summer In a Bottle, 2023, Provence, France$48.00

Rosé, Peyrassol, Reserve Des Templiers, 2023, Provence, France$60.00

Chateau d'Esclan, Whispering Angel, 2023, Provence, France$30.00

White

Sparkling and Champagne

Prosecco, Zonin, Italy$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