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Little Whale, Boston, MA

Little Whale

4.7 (851)
$50 and over
Seafood
314 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02115

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 27 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for happy hour
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 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Reggie Da Silva
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact info@serpahospitality.com for event inquiries.
  • Neighborhood
    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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
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What 851 people are saying

Little Whale reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Boston

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Little Whale is a seafood lover's haven, offering "excellent food and service" in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. Known for "fantastic oysters" and "best lobster rolls," the restaurant features a charming ambiance with attentive staff. While only serving beer and wine, it remains a "neighborhood gem" worth visiting.
851 Reviews
  1. James

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great seafood in a relaxed environment. They do add a 20% gratuity to your bill so be prepared for that. I don't have a problem with it. Highly recommended.

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  2. Amanda VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was excellent, the chowder and lobster rolls were a big hit with my party, they liked them better here than at other places we dined during our one week in town,. We also enjoyed the smoked bluefish dip and crab toast. We came back a second time before we left town.

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  3. Jason

    Jackson Hole / Wyoming1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual the food and service was great! Only complaint is that it’s only beer and wine.

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  4. Jessica

    Baltimore / Maryland11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a good experience dining in at this spot. The oysters and the lobster rolls (both hot and cold) were fantastic. Service was great until it got too busy but that’s understandable since they were short on staff. However, I still would recommend anyone to give this place a try!

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  5. Regina

    Coastal North Carolina15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A great little place. Excellent food and service. It would be easy to overlook in the busy neighborhood. Beer and wine only - fried clams and fries were perfect

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  6. Anna VIP

    Orange County30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The oysters were excellent. The champagne and wine selection were solid. The lobster roll was okay but the clam chowder and linguine and clams were tasty. Definitely recommend.

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  7. Paul

    Denver / Colorado5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kelsey was amazing. She helped us choose the right food and was very knowledgeable. We had a great time and the oysters were fantastic. We really enjoyed the restaurant and her personality

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  8. Kristen VIP

    Greater Boston21 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on July 6, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Ridiculously expensive as we paid $55 each for a small mediocre lobster roll. The service was absolutely lacking and we were shocked to find out that there was included 20% gratuity and then a 3% operations fee.

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  9. Robert

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and drinks, fair prices , great service! *Note they only have a beer, wine, cordial license , not a full bar

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  10. George

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great place! The only semi let down was that the barter of the fish on the fish and chips was a bit much for my liking. Aside from that, great service and great food!

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FAQs

Little Whale offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (857) 277-0800.

Little Whale is rated 4.7 stars by 851 OpenTable diners.

Little Whale does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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  5. Back Bay

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 27 times today
Google Map for Little Whale

314 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02115

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Newbury Street and Hereford Street
  • Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm
  • 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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
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