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Little Whale, Boston, MA

Little Whale

4.7
4.7
748 Reviews
$50 and over
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today
  • Neighbourhood 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 11:30–21:30 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

What 748 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
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    Seafood

  • Boston

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Little Whale is a Boston gem, celebrated for its "fantastic food" and "wonderful flavors." Seafood lovers rave about the "best oysters," "spectacular lobster rolls," and "amazing mussels." Though it may be pricey, the service is often "top level" and the "beautiful atmosphere" enhances dining experiences.

748 Reviews
  1. Christine

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Frank

    Greater Boston

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  3. Decayb

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  4. 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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  5. Marie

    Greater Boston

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 28 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Several large loud tables made it hard to hear when we first walked in. But the food was delicious as usual.

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  6. Anne

    Toronto

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My go to place for oysters. Sitting bar bar is the best. Staff always wonderful. Enjoy my visits every time

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  7. Carol

    Los Angeles

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 21 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, service and ambience were all excellent but $55 for a lobster roll it just too much.

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  8. Heidi

    Greater Boston

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always have a great meal and tonight was no different. Never disappoints. Very accommodating as we asked to move upstairs due to the noise and we were able to do so.

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  9. Anthony

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great experience. Thanks to Melissa she was amazing. Food was so good. Can’t get enough Lobster while in town. Really would like to thank the venue and Melissa for an amazing experience

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  10. Mike

    Houston

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyable meal. Swordfish was awesome. Fish Sandwich architecture was not good. Fish exploded out of Sandwich. Somehow we spent $300 for a two top lunch

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Little Whale is rated 4.7 stars by 748 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today
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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