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The Black Whale, New Bedford, MA

The Black Whale

4.8
4.8
3650 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 56 times today
  • 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 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.,Mon - Thu - 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., 4:15 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.,Fri - 4:15 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.,Sat - 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., 4:15 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
    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 3,650 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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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

    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.
3,650 Reviews
  1. Nancy

    New York City24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 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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  2. Stacey VIP

    Las Vegas24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  3. Linda

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  4. putt

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food great atmoshere. Maitre d was awesome Would come back

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  5. Robert

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Arrived for our inside 6:15 pm reservation at 6:10pm. At 6:30 I asked how much longer since everyone else that had come in already had been seated. I was told not to much longer. At 6:40 a diffrent person came up to us and told us if we’d take a booth she’d seat us now in the outside (tented) seating section. My elderly, disabled parents were now anxious and annoyed. I asked how long to sit inside where our reservation was made for and was told about another 20 minutes. At that point we crammed into the booth. The waitress was very good and this was no reflection on her. She said that she was sorry for the wait and that the manager was going to comp an appetizer. Of course when the bill came, nope, no comp. We dropped $500 for four people so another 20 bucks on appetizer was going to break the bank, Oh well. At least the food was good.

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  6. ruth VIP

    Greater Boston63 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice experience on the new enclosed porch..I had the stuffed sole that needed a heavier sauce..but it was good.

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  7. Barbara

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is always amazing but it is always super loud in there, which makes it tough to have conversations when 1 person in your party has hearing impairment. Service is always fantastic too!

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  8. Rachel VIP

    Greater Boston19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic Food & really nice staff! Date night was a success, thanks to the Black Whale. We started with giant shrimp cocktail & a couple of bacon wrapped scallops, both were tender & amazing! For out entrees, my husband got the Fish & Chips & I got the Soy Glazed Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass. Both meals were outstanding! Our server was Katrina & she was wonderful. Thanks for making our date night so special. Rachel & Jim

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  9. Richard VIP

    Greater Boston19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Dependably delicious! Great service! Always enjoyable!

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  10. Ellen

    Greater Boston12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our first time at The Black Whale. The staff was welcoming, skilled and helpful. The service was prompt and professional. The food was beautifully presented and the quality and freshness was apparent. The interior is pleasing and we commented on how nice the staff looked in their coordinated work attire. The noise level was moderate, but we were seated on the lively bar side. There is an adjacent dining room that appeared more sedate. We enjoyed where we were seated. It was cozy and comfortable. We would come back again and enjoy other options as the menu is extensive with so much more to try.

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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 3650 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
7:00 p.m.
Booked 56 times today
Google Map for The Black Whale

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

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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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