The Black Whale is a contemporary restaurant and waterfront bar in New Bedford, MA, serving innovative seafood dishes, fresh raw shellfish, and local specialties with stunning harbor views.
Located at 104 Co Op Wharf in New Bedford, MA 02740, The Black Whale is a top-rated New Bedford seafood restaurant with a 4.6-star rating from more than 3,053 reviews.
Guests enjoy fast service, an outstanding beer selection, craft cocktails, great coffee, decadent desserts, and an excellent wine list in a casual, cozy, romantic, trendy, and upscale setting. Popular for lunch, dinner, solo dining, and special occasions, this New Bedford waterfront eatery offers outdoor seating, dine-in, takeaway, no-contact delivery, delivery, drive-through, catering, and on-site services.
Accessibility features include wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and restrooms, making it a welcoming choice for all diners. Reservations are accepted and recommended for lunch and dinner, especially during busy times when a wait is common.
To experience one of the best seafood restaurants in New Bedford, MA, visit The Black Whale at 104 Co Op Wharf or call +1 508-990-7100 to reserve your table.
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Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at The Black Whale
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
tuna, yellowtail or salmon
tuna, salmon or yellowtail, cucumber, chili
avocado, cucumber, sweet soy
crab, cucumber, avocado
avocado, pickled veggies
2 pieces over rice
3 pieces, no rice
your choice, 4 pieces nigiri, 1 specialty roll
your choice, 6 pieces nigiri, 2 essential rolls, 1 specialty roll
1 piece bluefin tuna, salmon, yellowtail, black seabass, a5 kobe beef, toro, scallop
4 pieces each of toro nigiri and toro sashimi, 2 toro spoons, 1 toro jalapeño roll
your choice, 8 pieces nigiri, 9 pieces sashimi, 2 essential rolls, 1 specialty roll
tuna, cucumber, avocado, crab stick, topped with tuna, avocado, spicy mayo, sweet soy
tuna, salmon, yellowtail, cucumber, avocado, crab stick, tempura crunch, spicy mayo, tobiko, sweet soy
spicy tuna and cucumber, topped with torched yellowtail, sweet soy, spicy mayo, tobiko, scallions, lime
spicy tuna and cucumber, topped with salmon, yellowtail, jalapeño, sriracha
crab, cucumber, avocado, topped with tuna, salmon, yellowtail
eel, avocado, tuna, spicy mayo, tempura crunch, sweet soy, scallion
tuna, avocado, tempura crunch, sweet chili
pink soy wrapped spicy tuna, salmon, shrimp tempura and avocado, topped with sweet soy, spicy mayo, tempura crunch
tempura shrimp, avocado, crab stick, sweet soy, spicy mayo, mango sauce
shrimp tempura, avocado, cucumber, crab, topped with bbq eel, avocado, sweet soy
crab, lobster, shrimp tempura, avocado, cucumber, spicy mayo, sweet soy, tobiko
lobster, tempura shrimp, crab, cucumber, topped with avocado, spicy mayo, sweet eel sauce, tempura crunch
crab, lobster, cucumber, avocado, topped with a5 torched kobe beef, sesame sauce, scallions, fried leeks
a rotating choice from local farms
locally harvested
giants, cocktail sauce
dressed tail, avocado, lemon aioli, tobiko
whole leg, drawn butter
island creek, olive oil, garlic, chili, lemon, toasted brioche
12 oysters, 4 cocktail shrimp, 4 littlenecks
tuna tartare, lobster cocktail, king crab, tinned razor clams, 6 oysters, 6 littlenecks, 4 shrimp
new england style
shrimp, calamari and cod, in a tomato-saffron broth
linguica, peppers, onions, corn, breadcrumbs, sriracha aioli
white bean salad, piri piri, dressed greens
crispy shrimp, sweet and hot sriracha sauce, sesame seeds
diced raw tuna, sweet soy, wasabi tobiko, crispy rice
hot cherry peppers, sriracha aioli
chouriço crumbles, chili butter broth, grilled focaccia
scallion broth, white wine, drawn butter
colossal crab, remoulade, dressed greens
strawberries, heirloom tomatoes, walnut crumble, black pepper honey, arugula, grilled foccacia
curried chicken, peanut sauce, julienned vegetables, mint, basil
wagyu beef, truffle brie, balsamic onions, griddled brioche rolls
colossal crab, avocado, cherry tomatoes, pickled onions, hard boiled egg, little gems lettuce, creamy tomato-horseradish dressing
lobster meat, charred corn, crispy potatoes, bacon, avocado, tomato, hard boiled egg, pickled red onion, little gems lettuce, creamy sherry vinaigrette
choice of bluefin tuna or salmon, rice, onions, radish, cucumber, avocado, carrots, seaweed salad, tobiko, sesame seed, tempura crunch, citrus soy dressing, spicy aioli
grilled salmon, roasted shishitos, sweet potato, apple, black rice, arugula, red onion, oranges, sweet and spicy dressing
grilled filet medallions, bacon, blue cheese, radish, pickled onions, little gems lettuce, green goddess dressing
little gems lettuce, pecorino romano, focaccia croutons
little gems lettuce, pecorino romano, focaccia croutons
grilled, salsa verde, cilantro, avocado, pickled red onions, molasses glazed grilled sweet potatoes
cod, littlenecks, chouriço, butter beans, kale, tomato, white wine broth
pineapple-mango salsa, roasted carrots, broccolini, fingerling potatoes
miso apricot glaze, crispy rice, broccolini, sesame crisp
pan-seared, roasted pepper jam, creamed sweet corn, roasted carrots, cornbread crumble
giants, bacon jam, corn-zucchini farrotto, confit tomatoes
crab stuffing, lobster cream sauce, grilled asparagus, fingerling potatoes
lemon-sherry broth, breadcrumbs, garlicky kale, fingerling potatoes
beer battered or lightly fried haddock, pickles, fries, coleslaw, tartar
scallops, cod and shrimp in a newberg cream sauce, buttered breadcrumbs, garlicky kale, fingerling potatoes
pickles, fries, coleslaw, tartar
lightly fried, pickles, fries, coleslaw, tartar
fried scallops, shrimp, whole belly clams, haddock, fries, beer-battered onion rings, coleslaw, tartar
steamed 1.5lb, corn, fingerling potatoes
baked lobster stuffed with shrimp, scallops and cod, broccolini, fingerling potatoes, lobster cream sauce
lobster, steamers, mussels, hot dog, corn, potatoes, onion
panko breaded and pan-seared chicken breast, spicy san marzano tomato vodka cream sauce, rigatoni, pecorino romano
scallops, shrimp, swordfish, littlenecks, mussels, garlic, white wine sauce, fresh bucatini, grilled focaccia
lobster, spinach, chili, tomatoes, lobster sauce, grilled focaccia
12oz brandt family farms ny strip, peppercorn sauce, truffle parmesan fries
bordelaise sauce, french onion butter, potato cake, grilled asparagus
16oz, blue cheese butter, garlicky kale, mac and cheese gratin
16oz, truffle butter, bordelaise, fingerling potatoes, grilled asparagus
twin filet medallions, king and colossal crab, shallot-madiera jus, potato cake, grilled asparagus
spice-crusted, mango slaw, jalapeño aioli, griddled seeded brioche roll
lemon aioli, lettuce, pickles, griddled seeded brioche roll
house blend, cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, griddled seeded brioche roll
griddled brioche bun, lettuce, coleslaw
pueblo viejo tequila, agave, citrus, salt rim 13, pitcher
ghost tequila, watermelon, lime, tajín rim
herradura silver, blood orange, lime, agave, sugar rim
casamigos reposado, cointreau, lime, agave, salt rim
triple 8 orange vodka, framboise, pineapple, lime
haku japanese vodka, yuzu, cucumber, mint
the original james bond martini, ford's gin, haku vodka, kina, with a side car
planteray coconut rum, peach, combier, lime
planteray pineapple rum, mint, lime, club soda
ford's gin, aperol, elderflower, grapefruit, lemon, orange, club soda
planteray dark rum, coconut, pineapple, orange, nutmeg, on the rocks
mad river bourbon, passionfruit, lemon, mint
elderflower, mint, cucumber, prosecco
ketel one peach vodka, aperol, lemon, prosecco
rosé, absolut watermelon, citrus
bulliet bourbon, ruby port, maple syrup, bitters
blanton's single barrel bourbon, rich turbinado, bitters, large cube
giffard aperitif, orange, grapefruit, club soda
giffard aperitif, orange, grapefruit, club soda
pineapple, coconut, orange, lime
house lemonade, lavender, soda water, mint
traditional, blackberry, mango, passionfruit
freshly brewed
freshly brewed iced tea & lemonade
coke, diet coke, sprite, ginger ale, orange
root beer
Hear from our valued guests
Had dinner on 2/6/26 with girlfriends. Food was absolutely delicious. Atmosphere was great. Our server, Lisa was a hoot! Funny, personable, courteous and prompt. She also asked if anyone in our party had food allergies! Lisa was an absolute delight. Can't wait to go back!!
This place is a great place to dine. Would certainly recommend seeking reservations due to the bustling atmosphere. Nevertheless the food menu have quite a few good and hearty bites to eat. So yes come with a appetite. The Staff is very welcoming, and definitely will accommodate their guest. This place was on my go to list, glad I got the chance to experience "The BlackWhale" but I must come back again.
We have been here several times, always had a good experience. We came in tonight without a reservation got lucky and seated instantly. Naira was our server, and she was fantastic, loved her. Knowledgeable and attentive. When I ordered a whiskey sour she checked if eggs were ok, loved that. (Yes they are, great drink, Kudos to the bartender) and my wife got a margarita she enjoyed. We got a couple rolls of sushi that were awesome. We both got the steak fries that were great. They were very kind with us to make sure our steak temps were correct. They were great, excellent. Chef Brandon came over to make sure everything was good. Great. We dined here 1/23/2026, even as we came in casually, thank you all. From walking in the door, to walking out, they set the par for a great hospitality experience.
Black Whale has been our go to restaurant for years, we love it! We dined there last night and our meals were amazing! I had the March special rack of lamb that was delicious and my husband’s prime rib was excellent as well! Hopefully the lamb and prime rib dish will be a staple! Service always awesome! Lucia & Steve B.
We had a fantastic dinner at the Black Whale. Appetizer: Blue Fin Tuna Nachos. They were incredible, perfectly balanced flavors. The cilantro and scallions made the nachos pop! We had the Jerk Salmon Salad and Lemon Pesto Halibut. Both entrees were great. Good serving sizes, not too big- the tuna nachos were quite a bit of food for two people. The view out the back of the restaurant was great during sunset (opposite side of restaurant). All the boats in the harbor were lit up in golden hour. 2 people: two drinks, 1 appetizer, 2 entrees, $130 after tip.
Appetizers were amazing, main course was super and the coffee was outstanding. Wished we'd saved room for dessert.
We have been recommended this restaurant by multiple people. It did not disappoint! Everything was impeccable. Instead of the usual bread bowl- they instead provide complimentary smoked fish dip with sesame crackers; this was a fantastic start along with an ordered cup of chowder that was delicious. My husband selected the Lemon Pesto Halibut and I went for the Latin Crusted Salmon. They were both absolutely scrumptious and we ended up swapping plates towards the end lol! The waitress, Katrina, was fabulous- knowledgeable, making thoughtful suggestions (like a skewer of scallops since we wanted to partake but didn’t want to do an entire entree) and was also very fast despite working multiple full tables around the room-definitely a professional! This was the first time in a long time eating out where I felt that the entire meal and experience was truly worth the price.
Excellent service. We ordered coffee and dessert during our early evening visit. Our server brewed fresh coffee (both regular and decaf) for me and my cousin. The desserts were fantastic! The fish and chips that was ordered by the table behind us looked so good. Biggest piece of fish I've seen in a long time.
How this place has anything less than a perfect 5 stars is beyond me. The food-exquisite, the service-perfect, the atmosphere - inviting. Our waitress, Katrina went above and beyond to make sure our "out of towners" table felt welcome beyond measure. We ordered a wide selection of food and EVERY SINGLE THING WE TRIED WAS DIVINE! The truffle fries were a 100/10!! If you are in the area, please do yourself a favor and stop in and ask for Katrina. I'm sure the rest of the servers are just as kind and hospitable but we hit a home run with Katrina.
It's hard to find the words to capture how wonderful our experience was. The staff greeted us with warmth and kindness, making us feel truly welcome, and the dishes were absolutely delicious. It was a memorable time that we'd happily share again! Don't forget to reserve seats ahead of time, it's a busy place, also not in a season. The only things it took us 10 min to find a space to park the car.
Common questions about The Black Whale
The Black Whale is located at 104 Co Op Wharf, New Bedford, MA 02740, United States, New Bedford, MA, United States.
You can reach The Black Whale by calling +1 508-990-7100.
The Black Whale has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 3053 customer reviews.
The Black Whale features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
The Black Whale features the following service options: Outdoor seating, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Drive-through, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
The Black Whale features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great wine list, Serves local specialty, Sport.
The Black Whale features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
The Black Whale features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Healthy options, Late-night food, Small plates, Spirits, Vegetarian options, Wine.
The Black Whale features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
The Black Whale features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom, Wi-Fi.
The Black Whale features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Romantic, Trendy, Upmarket.
The Black Whale features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, LGBTQ+ friendly, Tourists, Transgender safe space.
The Black Whale features the following planning: Lunch reservations recommended, Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations, Usually a wait.
The Black Whale features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
The Black Whale features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
The Black Whale features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Plenty of parking.
Business Features
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