The Black Whale

Name: The Black Whale
Address: 1004 Co Op Wharf, New Bedford, MA, United States, 02740-7216
Telephone: (508) 990-7100
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

3513 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

Make a booking

2 people

25 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 37 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.

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 11:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:00
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
Area
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, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Gift card

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

Send a gift card

Offers

For Parties of 5 or More & Online Availability
Multiple dates available
Sun - 11:30 - 16:00,Mon - Thu - 11:30 - 16:00, 16:15 - 20:45,Fri - 16:15 - 21:30,Sat - 11:30 - 16:00, 16:15 - 21:30
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

WhalerUS$12.00
pueblo viejo tequila, agave, citrus, on the rocks, with a salt rim
- PitcherUS$38.00
Hy-LinerUS$14.00
patron reposado, combier, lime, agave, on the rocks, with a salt rim
- PitcherUS$48.00
Hot LipsUS$13.00
tanteo jalapeño tequila, vanilla, pineapple, lemon, on the rocks, with a spicy rim
- PitcherUS$44.00
El JefeUS$18.00
don julio añejo tequila, lime, agave, on the rocks, with a black salt rim

Martinis

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

Classics & Twists

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

Drinking...Not Drinking

NojitoUS$6.00
lime, mint, club soda, on the rocks
SpritzUS$6.00
white verjus, raspberry, club soda, on the rocks
Piña con NadaUS$6.00
pineapple, coconut, orange, lime, on the rocks

Beer

Drafts

Cisco, Whale's Tale, Pale AleUS$8.00
- 16ozUS$8.00
- 20ozUS$11.00
Sam Adams, SeasonalUS$8.00
- 16ozUS$8.00
- 20ozUS$11.00
Stella Artois, European LagerUS$7.00
- 16ozUS$7.00
- 20ozUS$9.00
Buzzards Bay, Golden Flounder, Wheat AleUS$8.00
- 16ozUS$8.00
- 20ozUS$11.00
Allagash White, Belgian-Style WitbierUS$9.00
- 16ozUS$9.00
- 20ozUS$12.00
Maine Lunch, IPAUS$12.00
- 16ozUS$12.00
- 20ozUS$15.00
Finback, Rolling In Clouds, Hazy IPAUS$10.00
- 16ozUS$10.00
- 20ozUS$13.00
Leinenkugel's, Summer ShandyUS$8.00
- 16ozUS$8.00
- 20ozUS$11.00
Servedwell/Mast Landing, Seaside PilsUS$9.00
- 16ozUS$9.00
- 20ozUS$12.00
Kona, Longboard, Pale LagerUS$8.00
- 16ozUS$8.00
- 20ozUS$11.00
Switchback, E-Z Blonde AleUS$8.00
- 16ozUS$8.00
- 20ozUS$11.00
Coors Light, LagerUS$7.00
- 16ozUS$7.00
- 20ozUS$9.00

Craft Cans

Guinness, Irish StoutUS$8.00
Cisco, Shark Tracker, Light LagerUS$8.00
Allagash, North Sky, StoutUS$8.00
Downeast, Hard CiderUS$8.00
Fiddlehead Second Fiddle, Double IPA, TallboyUS$10.00
High Noon, Grapefruit or Passionfruit, Vodka SeltzerUS$8.00

Bottles

BudweiserUS$6.00
Bud LightUS$6.00
Miller LiteUS$6.00
Coors LightUS$6.00
Michelob UltraUS$6.00
CoronaUS$7.00
HeinekenUS$7.00
Athletic Run Wild IPA, N/AUS$7.00

Nantucket Craft

Vodka Soda, Cran or Blue

Wine

Summer of Rosé

Sparkling Rosé, Bohigas, SpainUS$11.00
- 6ozUS$11.00
- 9ozUS$17.00
- BottleUS$42.00
Rosé, Sacha Lichine Le Poussin, FranceUS$10.00
- 6ozUS$10.00
- 9ozUS$15.00
- BottleUS$38.00
Sparkling Rosé, Wolffler Estate, Spring In a Bottle, Non-Alcoholic, GermanyUS$40.00
- BottleUS$40.00
Rosé Champagne, Billecart-Salmon, NV, FranceUS$125.00
- BottleUS$125.00
Rosé, Wolffler Estate, Summer In a Bottle, 2023, Provence, FranceUS$48.00
- BottleUS$48.00
Rosé, Peyrassol, Reserve Des Templiers, 2023, Provence, FranceUS$60.00
- BottleUS$60.00
Chateau d'Esclan, Whispering Angel, 2023, Provence, FranceUS$30.00
- Half BottleUS$30.00

White

Sparkling and Champagne

Prosecco, Zonin, ItalyUS$10.00
- 6ozUS$10.00
- 9ozUS$15.00
- BottleUS$38.00
Sparkling Wine, Westport Rivers Rjr Brut Cuvée, 2012, Westport, MAUS$48.00
- BottleUS$48.00
Champagne, Moutard Pere & Fils Grand Cuvee, NV, FranceUS$70.00
- BottleUS$70.00
Champagne, Veuve Clicquot, NV, FranceUS$100.00
- BottleUS$100.00
Champagne, Dom Perignon, 2013, FranceUS$300.00
- BottleUS$300.00
Moscato d'Asti, Saracco, 2021, ItalyUS$20.00
- Half BottleUS$20.00
Champagne, Nicolas Feuillatte, NV, FranceUS$50.00
- Half BottleUS$50.00

Crisp

Pinot Grigio, Barone Fini, ItalyUS$10.00
- 6ozUS$10.00
- 9ozUS$15.00
- BottleUS$38.00
Alvarinho, Foral, PortugalUS$10.00
- 6ozUS$10.00
- 9ozUS$15.00
- BottleUS$38.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Crowded House, New ZealandUS$12.00
- 6ozUS$12.00
- 9ozUS$18.00
- BottleUS$46.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Dry Creek Vineyard, CaliforniaUS$13.00
- 6ozUS$13.00
- 9ozUS$20.00
- BottleUS$50.00
Riesling, Château St Michelle, OregonUS$9.00
- 6ozUS$9.00
- 9ozUS$14.00
- BottleUS$34.00
Pinot Grigio, Venica & Venica Jesera, 2021, Friuli, ItalyUS$44.00
- BottleUS$44.00
Sancerre, Alphonse Mellot La Moussiere, 2022, Loire, FranceUS$60.00
- BottleUS$60.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Greywacke, 2022, Marlborough, New ZealandUS$54.00
- BottleUS$54.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Merry Edwards, 2021, Russian River Valley, CaliforniaUS$70.00
- BottleUS$70.00
Chardonnay, Patrick Piuze Côtes d'Auxerre, 2022, Burgundy, FranceUS$66.00
- BottleUS$66.00
Chardonnay, Diatom, 2021, Santa Barbara, CaliforniaUS$50.00
- BottleUS$50.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Whitehaven, 2022, Marlborough, New ZealandUS$30.00
- Half BottleUS$30.00

Complex

Chardonnay, Terres Dorées, FranceUS$12.00
- 6ozUS$12.00
- 9ozUS$18.00
- BottleUS$46.00
Chardonnay, Kendall-Jackson, CaliforniaUS$11.00
- 6ozUS$11.00
- 9ozUS$17.00
- BottleUS$42.00
Chardonnay, Far Niente, Napa Valley, CaliforniaUS$20.00
- 6ozUS$20.00
- 9ozUS$30.00
- BottleUS$78.00
White Blend, Robert Sinskey Abraxas, 2018, Carneros, CaliforniaUS$60.00
- BottleUS$60.00
Chardonnay, Rombauer, 2021, Carneros, CaliforniaUS$68.00
- BottleUS$68.00
Chardonnay, Olivier Leflaive Meursault, 2019, Chablis, FranceUS$125.00
- BottleUS$125.00
Chardonnay, Sonoma-Cutrer, 2021, Sonoma Coast, CaliforniaUS$28.00
- Half BottleUS$28.00

Red

Bright

Pinot Noir, Deloach, CaliforniaUS$10.00
- 6ozUS$10.00
- 9ozUS$15.00
- BottleUS$38.00
Pinot Noir, Erath Resplendent, OregonUS$13.00
- 6ozUS$13.00
- 9ozUS$20.00
- BottleUS$50.00
Gamay, Marcel Lapierre Morgon, 2022, Beaujolais, FranceUS$70.00
- BottleUS$70.00
Barolo, G.D. Vajra, 2018, Piedmont, ItalyUS$60.00
- BottleUS$60.00
Pinot Noir, Melville, 2021, Santa Rita Hills, CaliforniaUS$64.00
- BottleUS$64.00
Pinot Noir, Domaine Serene Yamhill Cuveé, 2018, Willamette Valley, OregonUS$76.00
- BottleUS$76.00
Pinot Noir, Belle Glos Clark & Telephone, 2020, Santa Maria Valley, CAUS$125.00
- MagnumUS$125.00
Pinot Noir, Elk Cove, 2021, Willamette Valley, OregonUS$28.00
- Half BottleUS$28.00

Earthy

Portuguese Blend, Silk & Spice, PortugalUS$9.00
- 6ozUS$9.00
- 9ozUS$14.00
- BottleUS$34.00
Red Blend, Conundrum, CaliforniaUS$11.00
- 6ozUS$11.00
- 9ozUS$17.00
- BottleUS$42.00
Malbec, Altos Las Hormigas, ArgentinaUS$9.00
- 6ozUS$9.00
- 9ozUS$14.00
- BottleUS$34.00
Grenache/Syrah, E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône, 2019, FranceUS$46.00
- BottleUS$46.00
Red Blend, Dona Maria Amantis Reserva, 2018, PortugalUS$44.00
- BottleUS$44.00
Red Blend, Herdade do Sobroso, 2021, PortugalUS$40.00
- BottleUS$40.00
Red Blend, Orin Swift Abstract, 2021, CaliforniaUS$58.00
- BottleUS$58.00
Brunello di Montalcino, Villa Poggio Salvi, 2018, Tuscany, ItalyUS$76.00
- BottleUS$76.00
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine de la Solitude, 2021, Rhône Valley, FranceUS$74.00
- BottleUS$74.00

Full

Cabernet Sauvignon, Altered Dimension, Washington STUS$12.00
- 6ozUS$12.00
- 9ozUS$18.00
- BottleUS$42.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Silver Palm, CaliforniaUS$13.00
- 6ozUS$13.00
- 9ozUS$20.00
- BottleUS$50.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Caymus, Napa Valley, CaliforniaUS$24.00
- 6ozUS$24.00
- 9ozUS$36.00
- BottleUS$118.00
Merlot, Duckhorn, 2020, Napa Valley, CaliforniaUS$70.00
- BottleUS$70.00
Meritage Blend, Cain Cuvée, NV 13, Napa Valley, CaliforniaUS$76.00
- BottleUS$76.00
Bordeaux, Clarendelle Haut-Brion, 2016, FranceUS$48.00
- BottleUS$48.00
Bordeaux, Chateau Lynch-Bages, 2018, Paulliac, FranceUS$300.00
- BottleUS$300.00
Rioja, Peciña Gran Reserva, 2011, La Rioja, SpainUS$68.00
- BottleUS$68.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Scattered Peaks, 2020, Napa Valley, CaliforniaUS$58.00
- BottleUS$58.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Jordan, 2018, Alexander Valley, CaliforniaUS$84.00
- BottleUS$84.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Silver Oak, 2019, Alexander Valley, CaliforniaUS$110.00
- BottleUS$110.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Opus One Overture, V9, Napa Valley, CaliforniaUS$164.00
- BottleUS$164.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Silver Oak, 2018, Alexander Valley, CaliforniaUS$200.00
- MagnumUS$200.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Daou Vineyards, 2021, Paso Robles, CaliforniaUS$32.00
- Half BottleUS$32.00

Soft Drinks

LemonadeUS$3.50
traditional, pineapple, ginger, blackberry, mango
Lavender LemonadeUS$4.00
house lemonade, lavender, soda water, mint
Iced TeaUS$3.50
freshly brewed
Arnold PalmerUS$3.50
freshly brewed iced tea and lemonade
San PellegrinoUS$6.00
sparkling
- SmallUS$6.00
- LargeUS$8.00
PannaUS$6.00
still
- SmallUS$6.00
- LargeUS$8.00
Fountain SodaUS$3.50
coke, diet coke, sprite, ginger ale, orange
Maine Root Bottled SodaUS$4.00
root beer, orange
CoffeeUS$3.50
CappuccinoUS$5.50
EspressoUS$4.00
TeaUS$3.50

What 3,513 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.

3,513 Reviews

A
Alissa
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day 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!
Is this helpful?
J
James
Rhode Island
117 reviews
vip
5.0
117 reviews
Dined 2 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
Is this helpful?
S
Simone
Greater Boston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience with family. Service was really impeccable!
Is this helpful?
C
Claudia
Greater Boston
97 reviews
vip
5.0
97 reviews
Dined 3 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!
Is this helpful?
r
robert
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 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
Is this helpful?
D
Donna
Caribbean
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 3 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.
Is this helpful?
K
Karen
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 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.
Is this helpful?
L
Leslie
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
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.
Is this helpful?
C
Christie
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 17 November 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.
Is this helpful?
S
Stephanie
Greater Boston
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Our server Bailey was wonderful! We love the seafood spread and crackers to start. The outdoor patio was much warmer and better staffed than the last time I came to the restaurant a year ago.
Is this helpful?

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 3513 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 booking

2 people

25 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 37 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
State Pier 3
Area
New Bedford
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:00
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, Takeaway, 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 booking

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

Sangria & Spritz

Watermelon SangriaUS$11.00

Red SangriaUS$11.00

Bellini SpritzUS$13.00

Margaritas

WhalerUS$12.00

Hy-LinerUS$14.00

Hot LipsUS$13.00

El JefeUS$18.00

Martinis

French CosmoUS$13.00

Espresso MartiniUS$13.00

VesperUS$13.00

Classics & Twists

PainkillerUS$12.00

Blackberry Bourbon SmashUS$12.00

RockefellerUS$18.00

Detox RetoxUS$12.00

Drinking...Not Drinking

NojitoUS$6.00

SpritzUS$6.00

Piña con NadaUS$6.00

Beer

Drafts

Cisco, Whale's Tale, Pale AleUS$8.00

Sam Adams, SeasonalUS$8.00

Stella Artois, European LagerUS$7.00

Buzzards Bay, Golden Flounder, Wheat AleUS$8.00

Allagash White, Belgian-Style WitbierUS$9.00

Maine Lunch, IPAUS$12.00

Finback, Rolling In Clouds, Hazy IPAUS$10.00

Leinenkugel's, Summer ShandyUS$8.00

Servedwell/Mast Landing, Seaside PilsUS$9.00

Kona, Longboard, Pale LagerUS$8.00

Switchback, E-Z Blonde AleUS$8.00

Coors Light, LagerUS$7.00

Craft Cans

Guinness, Irish StoutUS$8.00

Cisco, Shark Tracker, Light LagerUS$8.00

Allagash, North Sky, StoutUS$8.00

Downeast, Hard CiderUS$8.00

Fiddlehead Second Fiddle, Double IPA, TallboyUS$10.00

High Noon, Grapefruit or Passionfruit, Vodka SeltzerUS$8.00

Bottles

BudweiserUS$6.00

Bud LightUS$6.00

Miller LiteUS$6.00

Coors LightUS$6.00

Michelob UltraUS$6.00

CoronaUS$7.00

HeinekenUS$7.00

Athletic Run Wild IPA, N/AUS$7.00

Nantucket Craft

Vodka Soda, Cran or Blue

Wine

Summer of Rosé

Sparkling Rosé, Bohigas, SpainUS$11.00

Rosé, Sacha Lichine Le Poussin, FranceUS$10.00

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

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

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

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

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

White

Sparkling and Champagne

Prosecco, Zonin, ItalyUS$10.00

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

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

Champagne, Veuve Clicquot, NV, FranceUS$100.00