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Little Whale, Boston, MA

Little Whale

4.8
4.8
807 Reviews
$50 and over
Seafood
314 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02115

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 33 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Reggie Da Silva
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact info@serpahospitality.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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
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What 807 people are saying

Little Whale reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Boston

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Little Whale in Boston offers "exquisitely fresh seafood" and "ultra delicious flavors" that guests rave about. The service is "warm and attentive," enhancing the cozy atmosphere. Highlights include the lobster roll, diverse oyster selection, and Arctic Char. It's a "must try" for seafood lovers seeking a memorable dining experience.
807 Reviews
  1. Cheryl

    Dallas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely loved the place. Food was spot on and ALL staff members were fantastic. Highly recommend!

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  2. Jac

    Melbourne1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Such great food and service, very impressed! We look forward to returning

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  3. Aaron

    London9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Great food but was squeezed into a table in the corner outside the front door so everyone coming in and out bumped us or our table

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  4. Ann

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So pleased we went to Little Whale. Exquisitely fresh seafood with ultra delicious flavours. Warm and attentive service. Would highly recommend.

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  5. Rhonda VIP

    Greater Boston30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service was amazing - even on a busy night.

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  6. Caroline VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We loved it! We started with the Oysters and the tuna tartare, which were delicious. I also got the asparagus soup, which I will be thinking about for a while. We're already planning on going back!

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  7. Brandon

    Greater Boston1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Server misheard our order and blamed us, said we said wrong thing

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  8. Susan

    Baltimore1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing. Just the right amount! Wait staff was very helpful and fast.

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  9. Stephanie

    London11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful food and great service - will definitely be returning. The Arctic Char was a highlight

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  10. Andrew VIP

    Washington DC44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Five of us enjoyed everything about our visit for dinner last night. The appetizers and the customer service were top notch and each of our entrees were excellent. five stars!!!

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FAQs

Little Whale offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (857) 277-0800.

Little Whale is rated 4.8 stars by 807 OpenTable diners.

Little 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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  3. Greater Boston
  4. Boston
  5. Back Bay

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 33 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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
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