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The Black Whale, New Bedford, MA

The Black Whale

4.8
4.8
3708 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
1004 Co Op Wharf, New Bedford, MA 02740-7216

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 66 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for business meals
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.

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Yehudy Lassi
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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
    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.

What 3,708 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

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    Seafood

  • Boston Metro South

    Best Overall

  • Boston Metro South

    Best Food

  • Boston Metro South

    Best Service

  • Boston Metro South

    Hot spot

  • 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 offers "excellent seafood," with dishes like "tuna poke bowl" and "lobster thermador" being highly praised. Guests appreciate the "outstanding service" and the "great atmosphere" with views of the fishing boats. The restaurant is a favorite for "fresh and creatively prepared" meals. Highly recommended!
3,708 Reviews
  1. Rachel VIP

    Greater Boston22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always absolutely AMAZING. Katrina was our server, she remembered us and even my name ! We came with my cousins, their first time and they loved it. We started with Oysters, 2 speciality sushi rolls. My husband and cousin had the lobster fettuccine, they loved it. My other cousin had the fisherman's platter, fit for a King & I had my favorite, the soy sake seared Chilean sea bass. Always consistently delicious. This is our go to restaurant. Always fantastic. See you soon!

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  2. Eric

    Greater Boston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    ALWAYS EXCELLENT Food is great, service is great. Never had less than a wonderful time there

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  3. Gail

    Greater Boston13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was nice and hot when it was delivered. Our waitress Meredith N was very attentive.

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  4. Joy VIP

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautify. Their new(er) outdoor deck space is fabulous ! Their food is consistently good and the service is exceptional!

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  5. Roger VIP

    San Francisco21 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very disappointed in the fisherman’s platter. They served calamari instead of clams!! In addition portion was much smaller than the numerous times I have ordered in the past. Very light on scallops and shrimp and overloaded with French fries. We asked server about the lack of clams and was told it was due to time of year and that the clams would be frozen and not fry well. I just had a fisherman’s platter at fathoms a few weeks ago and the clams were excellent.

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  6. Mark

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is wonderfully prepared and presented and is delicious. Service is consistently excellent. Quality of the seafood is excellent.

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  7. Wendy

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waitress was outstanding and informative. Food was excellent! Tasty desserts.

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  8. Missy VIP

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great meal. The tuna poke bowl was fantastic!
    The Black WhaleResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your review, Missy. We are so glad (and not surprised) to hear the tuna bowl was a hit!

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  9. tammy VIP

    Greater Boston22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cannot remember waitress’s name but she was great ! We have been there many times but last night was by far the best ! The food was on point it tasted great and came out looking great ! It was definitely the best experience we have had there give the head chef our compliments is was awesome !
    The Black WhaleResponded 2 days ago
    Glad you enjoyed your recent visit so much, Tammy! Our culinary team remains the same highly trained professionals, who are so glad to hear your feedback. We hope to serve you soon.

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  10. Denise

    Greater Boston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wait staff exceptional. Food also exceptional. We traveled an hour because our first visit was so impressionable. Lovely restaurant. And if you like sushi your selection is assembled when you order. You can watch the making and so many selections on menu. Restaurant on the water.
    The Black WhaleResponded 2 days ago
    Denise, we're honored to hear that you drive an hour to visit our restaurant. Thank you for taking the time to write!

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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 3708 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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  3. Greater Boston
  4. Boston Metro South
  5. New Bedford

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 66 times today
Google Map for The Black Whale

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
  • Delivery & takeout
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