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The Black Whale, New Bedford, MA

The Black Whale

4.8 (3728)
$31 to $50
Seafood
1004 Co Op Wharf, New Bedford, MA 02740-7216

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Lively
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 3,728 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 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!
3,729 Reviews
  1. Ana

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very pleasant, ambiance and food. Service was very good. Always fun and a great time.

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  2. Melissa

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful job today. Very busy but service, food and timing were great!

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  3. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    It was a bit noisy between the restaurant being very busy and the overhead music, but otherwise a nice dinner.

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  4. Donald

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was Mother’s Day so you have to expect it would be busy. We had the crab stuffed cod with lobster sauce. We’ve eaten a lot of seafood since we live here, but I think this was the best I’ve ever had. Waitstaff polite, efficient and friendly. It was a very enjoyable lunch.

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  5. Jo-Ann

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We loved everything about the night and meal except for the noise level. Being in our 70’s it was very hard to hear each other across the table for two. Very very loud. Otherwise terrific

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  6. Kevin

    Greater Boston18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    SUPERB!!!! We are locked in on the chilean sea bass. It just can't get any better. Consistently good. From start to finish everything was excellent as usual. Very customer oriented. Professional and efficient staff. Always good to see Doug and Will. Black Whale is the gest!!!

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  7. Cathy VIP

    Greater Boston197 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great pre Mother’s Day lunch. The staff is so nice and accommodating Thanks to the chef for taking extra time to create a minuet for my oysters since I had an allergy to the one normally served. Sushi is always excellent here.

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  8. Claudis

    Unspecified1 review

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    I ordered “lazy man’s lobster” thinking I would get lobster meat, but got a whole 1 1/4 lb lobster which was difficult to open. Improper utensils were provided. There was no lobster pick to get the meat out of the shell, merely a shell cracker and a small fork about 1 /2 inch wide. I could not get lobster meat out of the claws. Service was ok, but very slow and the noise level made it impossible to talk to the people I was with. It was a very disappointing, expensive experience.

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  9. Paul

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Five stars all the way for The Black Whale! The service was attentive and friendly from start to finish, and the food was absolutely outstanding—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. A top-notch dining experience I’d recommend to anyone.

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  10. Sara VIP

    Greater Boston48 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We usually have a great meal at the Whale. Something was “off” yesterday. Space was crowded and loud when we arrived at 6:30 but got noticeably calmer at 7:00 - note to self - come at 7:00. Couldn’t tell is the banquettes had been recovered and weren’t able to absorb the sound as well?? My usual swordfish was just okay this visit. Potatoes were delicious. Server happily swapped out polenta and broccolini for mashed and green beans. A much nicer compliment to the fish for me. Pretty space and we’ll be back but was a little off all around.

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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 3728 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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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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