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Little Whale, Boston, MA

Little Whale

4.7
4.7
755 Reviews
$50 and over
Seafood
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Little Whale

4.7
$50 and over
Seafood
Back Bay

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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 11:30–21:30 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:30
  • 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.
  • Area
    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

Experiences

  • Feast of the Seven Fishes

    US$125.00 - US$180.00 per person

    Prepaid

    19 Dec 2024 only
    18:30
    Please join us to celebrate the holidays with a time honored Italian Tradition. Our Feast of the Seven Fishes will take place on Thursday, December 19th at 6:30pm.

What 755 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 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.

755 Reviews
  1. Lycia

    Phoenix

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 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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  2. Ann

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 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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  3. Brian

    New York City

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 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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  4. Scott

    Raleigh

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 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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  5. Paul

    Fort Lauderdale

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 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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  6. Pablo

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 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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  7. Christine

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place! Great food and sparkling wine by the glass. we had ceviche, cauliflower, crab cake and hot lobster roll with great fries. Only wish the lobster roll wasn’t 55$

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  8. Frank

    Greater Boston

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The menu is fairly expensive but you get what you pay for. Delicious seafood and great service.

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  9. Decayb

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice room- cozy, but clean and bright for a below-grade space. Charming and knowledgeable young wait staff. Food was just OK. Crudo was interesting, but not outstanding. Chowder was nice, with good broth, but light on actual clams. Bluefish pate was weak.

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  10. Vicky

    New York City

    143 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    143 reviews

    Dined on 31 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had Hamachi crudo, which was okay - cut a little too thick, and not thrilled about the peanuts in it. Also the tuna appetizer, and it was good, but too much sauce, and didn't really like it in the bread. But the tuna overall was really good. For entrees we had the fish sandwich, which was excellent, and the halibut, which was cooked to perfection.

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FAQs

Little Whale is rated 4.7 stars by 755 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of Little Whale restaurant

Little Whale

4.7
$50 and over
Seafood
Back Bay

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Little Whale

314 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02115

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Newbury Street and Hereford Street
  • Area
    Back Bay
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–21:30 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:30
  • 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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