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Little Whale, Boston, MA

Little Whale

4.8
4.8
759 Reviews
$50 and over
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Little Whale Oyster Bar is a Classic New England Seafood Restaurant and Raw Bar from Chef Michael Serpa on Newbury Street in Boston's Back Bay. An ode to the seaside clamshacks are raw bars of the New England coast, Little Whale is a casual neighborhood spot focusing on local products and seafood friendly wines.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary American, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (857) 277-0800
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Reggie Da Silva
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact matt@grandtourboston.com for event inquiries.
  • Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Cross street
    Newbury Street and Hereford Street
  • Parking details
    Meter Parking 2hr. Prudential Center Lot. Dalton Street Lot. Closest Valet at Mandarin Oriental on Boylston Street.
  • Public transit
    Green Line Hynes Convention CenterOrange Line Back Bay
  • Additional
    Beer, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

What 759 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
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    Seafood

  • Boston

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Little Whale offers a delightful seafood dining experience with "amazing service," "delicious food," and a "great atmosphere." The oysters and lobster roll are particularly praised, though some find the prices steep. The staff is often described as "attentive and friendly," enhancing the overall experience. A perfect spot for seafood lovers.

759 Reviews
  1. Dent

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Consistently pleased with seafood dishes i order at this restaurant on Newbury St. and with freshness and quality of raw bar. Great ceviche. Varied menu. Well prepared, tasty dishes. Good bread. No dessert no coffee though. Just seafood.

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  2. joan

    Chicago

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic meal at the bar- seafood platter with poached lobster, ceviche, shrimp etc which was such a treat. Myhusband had the Portuguese stew which he devoured and I had the Lobster pasta which was one of the best pasta dishes I've ever had. It was perfectly balanced and just yummy. Service was warm and helpful. Loved it.

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  3. Collette

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Little Whale had great food and better atmosphere. The crab cake, lobster roll, and beet salad were delicious.

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  4. Jule

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Cute place on Newbury Street, Boston. Wine and beer, no other liquor. Oysters were excellent and steak was very good. Octopus a bit chewy. We sat at the bar and just two feet from us was the "gathering place" of the servers - they chatted and laughed and traded stories and it was a bit annoying. I wish they could have taken their conversations elsewhere.

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  5. Lycia

    VIP

    Phoenix

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect, the food was amazing, and the space is warm and welcoming. The staff works as a team together for a spectacular result.

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  6. Ann

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always just super!! Delicious oysters tuna beet salad and anchovies!!

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  7. Brian

    VIP

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thoroughly enjoyed our first visit. Food and Service were excellent. Will definitely return for round 2. Plenty of items on the menu I wanted to try but could only eat so much.

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  8. Scott

    Raleigh

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff was very friendly and the food was fresh and delicious! Highly recommend!

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  9. Paul

    Fort Lauderdale

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’m an out of towner and this is my go to place for excellent seafood and some of the best clam chowder around. Service is always great and the food is amazing! Small and intimate atmosphere lends itself to the experience of the food. I highly recommend this gem.

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  10. Pablo

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I am a regular to The Little Whale. It is such a great place with superb food and staff. Kevin was so attentive and friendly. Thanks Kevin!!

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Little Whale is rated 4.8 stars by 759 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Little Whale

314 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02115

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Newbury Street and Hereford Street
  • Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary American, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Meter Parking 2hr. Prudential Center Lot. Dalton Street Lot. Closest Valet at Mandarin Oriental on Boylston Street.
  • Public transit
    Green Line Hynes Convention CenterOrange Line Back Bay
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Reggie Da Silva
  • Additional
    Beer, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine
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