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Black Whale Bar & Fish House, Beach Haven, NJ

Black Whale Bar & Fish House

4.8 (25)
$31 to $50
Seafood
100 N Pennsylvania Ave, Beach Haven, NJ 08008

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2 people
7:00 PM
animated flamesBooked 57 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
  • Great for happy hour
Black Whale Bar and Fish house is a low key, casual restaurant that specializes in fresh seafood. Conveniently located in the heart of Beach Haven, this restaurant has a welcoming and unpretentious atmosphere, making it a perfect place for families, small and large groups and other special occasions. Start with an appetizer like the Frito Misto, Poke Chips, Baked Clams or the Clams Pepperoncini. Black Whale Bar and Fish house also has an extensive raw bar menu with items like clams on the half shell, jumbo shrimp cocktail or the seared tuna. For the main course, Grilled Pork Chop, King Crab, Bacon Wrapped Scallops, Shrimp & Scallop Santa Cruz or our signature Fried & Broiled Seafood Combo. End your meal with a dessert like the Bread Pudding, Brown Butter Pecan Blondie or the refreshing Key Lime Pie, all house made of course! Other popular dishes at Black Whale Bar include the House Jambalaya, Lobster Bake and the rotating selection of fresh fish.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Wed–Fri 3:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Beach Haven
  • Cross street
    Pennsylvania Ave & Centre Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Call our Betty Bus if you need a ride! Running from St. Francis to Holgate all summer long!
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 25 people are saying

Black Whale Bar & Fish House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Ocean

    Kid-friendly

  • Ocean

    Hot spot

  • Ocean

    Lively

  • Ocean

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Black Whale Bar & Fish House is a bustling hotspot known for its "fantastic" food and service, even during off-season. Diners rave about the "delicious" meals, "wonderful" service, and "great atmosphere." Despite the noise, guests appreciate the lively setting and "terrific" cocktails, making it a "go-to place."
25 Reviews
  1. Kim

    Atlantic City18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Waitress took a very long time to take our order. Personailty to be honest very strange My whole party was not thrilled with the server

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  2. carmen

    Philadelphia20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love it here! Ipswich clams and softshell crabs always my go to! Jackie is awesome! Great ambiance and food!

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  3. margie

    Atlantic City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Our meal was delicious!!!! Service was excellent but the place is definitely very loud...

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  4. William VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent Whole snapper (special) and steamed lobster with baked potato and corn was so good!

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  5. Jane

    London3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Normally love this place, but wasn't feeling it this time. Could have been them, could have been me, but I'll be back.

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  6. Lane

    Atlantic City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to eat. Very busy even in the off season. Make reservations.

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  7. Frances VIP

    New York City41 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Casual dinning with very good quality food. Nice portion, fresh fish and love the house salads that comes complimentary with the entrees. Service was great, food delicious. Will be back.

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  8. John

    Philadelphia20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved the lack Whale! Great food and excellent service.

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  9. Lisa

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Black Whale always kills it. The food and the service are fantastic. I love the atmosphere and they have a great bar. It’s one of my favorite places in the state.

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  10. Luellen VIP

    Naples7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a fun evening with great food and wonderful service.

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FAQs

Black Whale Bar & Fish House offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (609) 492-0025.

Black Whale Bar & Fish House is rated 4.8 stars by 25 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
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Google Map for Black Whale Bar & Fish House

100 N Pennsylvania Ave, Beach Haven, NJ 08008

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Pennsylvania Ave & Centre Street
  • Neighborhood
    Beach Haven
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Wed–Fri 3:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Call our Betty Bus if you need a ride! Running from St. Francis to Holgate all summer long!
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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