Whalers

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner VIP

   New York City25 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 14, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was delicious! Service very good!
   

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   Joseph

   Las Vegas53 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on February 14, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   We made reservations for Valentine's Day for 5:15, as we were going to a concert later that day. The restaurant was quiet, and we were directed to the upstairs dining area, which overlooks the Bay Shore marina. We were taken to a table in a corner without a window, when there was an open table with a view available, so I asked for us to be seated at the window table. The restaurant is noted for its seafood menu, typical as it is located on the South Shore of Long Island. I ordered the steamed mussels as an appetizer, and the Seafood Risotto as my entree. My companion ordered the Baked Clams and the Cold Lobster Roll. My mussels were warm, not hot, and overly salty. The menu stated they were to be accompanied with garlic toast but the toast was plain. My companion said the baked clams were good. The seafood risotto was a strange dish, where whole clams, mussels and shrimp were cooked in the risotto, leaving you to dig rice out of the shells. The dish was hot. The lobster roll had good pieces of lobster, but not very much dressing, with little mayo, making for a dry sandwich. For dessert I had the Panna Cotta with fruit, which had a little more gelatine than I think was required, putting it more on the Jello side of the dish. Service was medium, having to remind our server of a coffee order, then bringing coffee which obviously had been sitting in a pot for some time, having long lost its' freshness. Maybe the restaurant works better in the summer season, as it has great views of the marina and the bay. Note* the restaurant does not serve Miller Lite beer.
   

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   Deborah

   New York City6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Valentines Day. The view was wonderful, the food was fantastic and plentiful, the staff was A+ and the ambience was excellent. We’ll be back.
   

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   Tricia VIP

   New York City2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on January 18, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   They had a mahi-mahi special the night I came and it was absolutely phenomenal! I didn’t get a chance to take a picture because I think I finished the entire plate in less than two minutes!!
   

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   Eilis VIP

   New York City2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on January 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food at Whalers is always delicious and the service and staff are always great.
   

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   Jessica

   New York City3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on January 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Beautiful setting. Surprised how delicious the food was! The acoustics were not great. Large room creates that cafeteria style noise. But overall, we had a great meal.
   

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   Michael

   New York City12 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on December 31, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Even though it was NYE the food and service were excellent. I arrived a few minutes before my 6:30 reservation and we were seated immediately. We never felt rushed and all the food was well prepared.
   

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   Chris

   New York City5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on December 7, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food and drinks were excellent and the wait staff was very attentive. Great night out with friends.
   

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   Eilis VIP

   New York City2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on November 3, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Ever since the very first time that I went to Whalers I keep going back. T food is delicious and the staff are all fabulous! It has become my favorite restaurant.
   

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    Joshua

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Great place great service would go again. Great
    

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