The Black Whale Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to The Black Whale, a gem situated along the picturesque New Bedford waterfront. This cocktail bar and seafood haven invites you to explore a menu brimming with fresh, local flavors. Highlights include a rotating selection of oysters, clam chowder, and crowd-pleasers like boom boom shrimp and tuna tartare. Each dish showcases the restaurant’s commitment to quality and creativity, ensuring every bite is memorable.
For heartier options, indulge in the Wagyu sliders and pan-seared crab cakes, both crafted with care. The inviting atmosphere—rich with nautical decor and vibrant energy—perfectly complements a dining experience suited for families, couples, or groups. With outdoor seating and a full bar, The Black Whale is the ideal spot for a laid-back lunch or a lively dinner. Your next seafood adventure awaits here!
Raw Bar*
Oysters
a rotating choice from local farms
Littlenecks
locally harvested
Jumbo Cocktail Shrimp
giants
Jonah Crab Claws
locally harvested, cocktail sauce
Captain's Sampler
12 oysters, 4 cocktail shrimp, 4 littlenecks
Whaler's Platter
8 oysters, 8 cocktail shrimp, jonah crab claws, tuna tartare, king crab
King Crab
Steamed 1/2 Leg, Warm Drawn Butter
Clam Chowder
new england style
Portuguese Fishermen's Stew
shrimp, calamari and cod, in a tomato-saffron broth
Soups
Appetizers
Tuna Tartare*
bluefin, avocado, ginger, soy, mango, corn tortilla chips
Wagyu Sliders
wagyu beef, brie, caramelized onions, griddled brioche
Piri Piri Octopus
grilled octopus, citrus greens, roasted potatoes, piri piri sauce
Boom Boom Shrimp
crispy shrimp, sweet and hot sriracha sauce, sesame seeds
RI Calamari
hot cherry peppers and sriracha aioli
Mussels Mozambique
pei mussels and chouriço crumbles in a chili butter broth, with grilled focaccia
Pan-Seared Crab Cakes
sun-dried tomato chutney, sriracha aioli, citrus dressed greens
Portuguese Clams Casino
roasted cherrystones, linguica, red pepper, garlic butter
Chicken Lettuce Wraps
tamarind glazed chicken, sriracha, pickled veggies, lettuce cups
Butternut Squash Gnocchi
brown butter cream sauce, cranberries, candied pecans
Pistachio Crusted Salmon*
quinoa, roasted red peppers, grilled onion, spiced olives, feta, mixed greens, lemon vinaigrette
Blackened Steak Wedge*
grilled filet medallions, little gem lettuce, bacon, blue cheese, radish, pickled onions, green goddess dressing
Lobster Avocado
chilled lobster, arugula, avocado, pickled red onion, mango, quinoa, tortilla strips, chipotle-lime dressing
Poke Bowl*
choice of bluefin tuna or salmon, rice, onions, radish, cucumber, avocado, carrots, seaweed salad, tobiko, sesame seed, tempura crunch, garlic soy dressing, spicy aioli
Cobb Salad
grilled chicken, romaine, arugula, cucumber, carrots, bacon, avocado, hard boiled egg, blue cheese, lemon vinaigrette
Whole Leaf Caesar
little gems, pecorino romano, focaccia croutons
Salads
Prime Seafood
Portuguese Cod
cod, littlenecks, chouriço, fava beans, kale, tomato, white wine broth
Baked Stuffed Sole
crab stuffing, lobster cream sauce, roasted potatoes, sautéed green beans
Latin Crusted Salmon*
grilled with salsa verde, cilantro, avocado, pickled onions, sweet potatoes
Bacon Wrapped Nbma Scallops
pan-seared giants, garlicky kale, roasted mushroom risotto
Pan-Seared Scallops
nbma's finest, garlicky kale, mashed potatoes
Blackened Swordfish
marinated sweet and hot peppers, roasted broccolini, crispy polenta
Chilean Sea Bass
sake, soy and miso marinated, with sesame-ginger slaw, black forbidden rice
Naked Lobster
steamed 1lb, sautéed green beans, roasted potatoes
Lobster Thermidor
baked lobster stuffed with shrimp, scallops and cod, with roasted potatoes, sautéed green beans, creamy gruyere cognac sauce
Old School Roasted Cod
lemon-sherry broth, bread crumbs, green beans, roasted potatoes
Fish & Chips
beer battered or lightly fried cod, with pickles, fries, slaw, tartar
Fried Scallops
nbma's finest, lightly breaded with fries, slaw, tartar
Fishermen's Platter
fried scallops, shrimp, calamari, cod, fries, slaw, tartar
New England Classics
Pasta
Chicken a la Vodka
panko breaded and pan-seared chicken breast, san marzano tomato, calabrian chilis, vodka cream, rigatoni, pecorino romano
Cioppino
shrimp, swordfish, littlenecks, mussels, linguica, tomato-fennel broth, over linguini
Lobster Fettuccine
lobster, spinach, chili, tomatoes, lobster sauce, focaccia
Steak Frites
12oz brandt family farms ny strip, garlic butter, bordelaise sauce, truffle parmesan fries, pickled red onion
Filet Mignon
8oz, grilled and topped with roasted onions and sautéed mushrooms, with mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus
Prime Bone-In NY Strip
16oz, garlic butter, bordelaise, roasted potatoes, sautéed green beans
Prime Ribeye
16oz, blue cheese butter, sautéed green beans, mac and cheese gratin
Filet & Lobster
twin medallions, lobster thermidor, creamy gruyere cognac sauce, mashed potatoes, garlicky kale
Hand Cut Steaks*
Sandwiches
Grilled Swordfish
pickled veggies, arugula, cilantro, piri-piri sauce, sriracha aioli, griddled seeded brioche
Hot Honey Fried Chicken
lemon aioli, lettuce, pickles, griddled seeded brioche
Fried Cod
Lightly battered, cole slaw, griddled seeded brioche. Pier 3 - lettuce, house tartar; The Whaler - bacon, tomato, avocado, lemon aioli
Lobster Rolls
Cole slaw, griddled brioche bun. Traditional - celery, chive, lemon, mayo; Brown Butter - warmed in brown butter
TBW Burger*
house blend, cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, seeded brioche
Crab Cake BLT
sriracha aioli, bacon, arugula, tomato, fries, griddled seeded brioche
Braised Beef Marsala
filet tips, butternut squash gnocchi, mushrooms, marsala wine, blue cheese crumbles
Sole Piccata
panko-crusted with caper butter sauce, fettuccine, lemon
Grilled Swordfish Kebobs
romesco sauce, artichokes, cauliflower, red onion, lemon, cherry tomatoes, quinoa salad
Lunch Selections
Essential Sushi Rolls*
Maki Roll
tuna or salmon, with avocado
Spicy Maki
tuna, salmon or yellowtail, with cucumber
Shrimp Tempura
avocado, cucumber, sweet soy
California Roll
crab, cucumber, avocado
Tuna Crunch
tuna, avocado, tempura crunch, sweet chili
Veggie
avocado, pickled veggies
Nigiri*
2 pieces over rice
Sashimi*
3 pieces, no rice
Sushi*
Sake
Kyuzaemon Taruzake Junmai
Higashiyama Konteki Tears of Dawn
Platter for 1
your choice, 4 pieces nigiri, 1 specialty roll
Platter for 2
6 pieces nigiri, 2 essential rolls, 1 specialty roll
Nigiri Sampler
1 piece each, bluefin tuna, salmon, yellowtail, black seabass, a5 kobe beef, toro, scallop
Sushi Boat
your choice, 8 pieces nigiri, 9 pieces sashimi, 2 essential rolls, 1 specialty roll
Platters*
Raw*
Full Boat
pink soy wrapped spicy tuna, salmon, shrimp tempura and avocado, topped with sweet soy, spicy mayo, tempura crunch
Endless Summer
tuna, cucumber, avocado, crab stick, topped with tuna, avocado, spicy mayo, sweet soy
Everything
tuna, salmon, yellowtail, cucumber, avocado, crab stick, tempura crunch, spicy mayo, tobiko, sweet soy
Torched
spicy tuna and cucumber topped with torched yellowtail, sweet soy, spicy mayo, tobiko, scallions, lime
Fiery Goddess
spicy tuna and cucumber, topped with salmon, yellowtail, jalapeño, sriracha
Rainbow
crab, cucumber, avocado, topped with tuna, salmon, yellowtail
Electric Eel
bbq eel, avocado, tuna, spicy mayo, tempura crunch, sweet soy, scallion
Shaggy Dog
tempura shrimp and avocado, with crab stick, sweet soy, spicy mayo, mango sauce
Dragon
shrimp tempura, avocado, cucumber, crab, topped with bbq eel, avocado, sweet soy
Surf 'n Turf
crab, lobster, cucumber, avocado, topped with a5 torched kobe beef, sesame sauce, scallions, fried leeks
Samurai
crab, shrimp tempura, avocado, cucumber, lobster, spicy mayo, sweet soy, tobiko