Absolutely one of the best smash burgers ever. Ordered a double, single and cheese fries. Both…read moreburgers were cooked absolutely perfect. The sauce on the burgers was delicious. The patties were bigger than the bun. It came with fries but we also ordered cheese fries. The plain fries were good. The cheese fries were loaded with cheese, more than I have ever had. For those that care about ambiance, there is none (personally don't care about that). I would say it falls closer to a dive but who cares when the food is this good. Note no restroom available. Open late and well worth the trip.

Stopped in Friday night with a fairly large group of friends and the staff here were all super…read morefriendly and welcoming to us. They put tables together for us and got our orders taken and expedited fairly quickly even though they were already busy with alot of takeout. Food was great. Ordered the CrunchWrap Triple Smash burger. All the meals came with fries (which were awesome) and a soda. Not a bad deal at all. Cool murals locally themed on the walls as well.

Worst service EVER!!!!!!!! Don't even bother if you want to eat within the first hour.read more

Great local diner! Owners friendly, coffee delicious and fresh. Weekday specials of omlette and…read morefried eggs were a great value,came out fast and delish. Lots of locals made the atmosphere friendly and welcoming. Appreciate how hard they are working to provide a great spot for a quick and fresh meal. Cinnamon raisin toast option a plus!

Dogs are great ! But lobster rolls are great too!!! Who knew! They should put a sign on the street…read morecorner for lobster rolls at a great price!

From the owner: Classic, quick comfort food in the heart of downtown New Bedford!read more

Very friendly and very local. Walking distance from nearby Fairfield Inn…read more Decent food, the fish tacos were actually sick. So good. Lots of taps. This is a mug club place. No NA beers available here.

Ordered their seafood platter, buffalo chicken egg rolls, & buffalo wings…read more Food tasted average and the portion size was decent. Seems like a nice place to grab a drink and unwind for the day. They also have live music during special events.

Really great service. Lobster rolls are delicious- bun is excellently griddled and butter served on…read morethe side to douse the roll yourself. 3 size options for the lobster rolls french fries are crispy and a good portion.

Delicious quahogs, priced about $8 a piece. Fish n chips was a good portion and fried well. Island…read moreburger was juicy and hollandaise sauce complimented it perfectly. Restaurant was lively for lunch and an offers bar seating if you're a sports fan.

As a native New Englander, I don't say this lightly: this was one of the best seafood meals we've…read morehad in a very long time. Phenomenal oysters and shrimp; seared tuna was stellar! We made the rookie mistake of showing up without a reservation on a Tuesday night, and the restaurant was packed. The hostess, who was in training, handled the situation with such poise. She was warm, thoughtful, and transparent about the 45-minute wait, which we genuinely appreciated. What really set the tone, though, was Will. I later learned he was one of the owners, but you never would have guessed it. He wasn't standing back overseeing the dining room; instead, he was in it, working just as hard as everyone else. He welcomed us personally, empathized, and even offered us a cocktail while we waited. As we sat nearby, we watched him gently coach the hostess in training. There was humor, kindness, and encouragement, balanced with clear expectations: simple reminders like making sure every guest is greeted the moment they walk through the door. It was leadership by example. He carried himself with humility, intention, and a work ethic that he clearly models for his entire team. Watching those interactions made me appreciate the restaurant even before we sat down to eat. By the end of the meal, the wait didn't matter one bit. In fact, after experiencing both the hospitality and the food, we completely understood why the restaurant was full on a Tuesday night. The service was exceptional. I'll update this review once I remember our server's name because she absolutely deserves recognition. She was attentive, incredibly hardworking, and gracefully managed not only our table but the many families with children around us. The manager also stopped by to check on us, and it felt entirely sincere. The model started at the top and was clearly part of their ethos. They were so generous which is why we recommend this spot to anyone visiting the area! The food was every bit as impressive as the service. The shrimp cocktail featured some of the largest, freshest shrimp I've had in years--perfectly chilled and absolutely delicious. The oysters were impeccably fresh and beautifully presented. Every dish reinforced why New England seafood has the reputation it does. Great restaurants serve great food. Exceptional restaurants create a culture that guests can actually feel. This place does both. We'll absolutely be back--and next time, we'll be smart enough to make a reservation.

The Black Whale is one of my favorite local spots! The food is always excellent, the service is…read moreconsistently great, and the sushi is incredibly fresh. My go to is the Everything Roll. Great food, great atmosphere, and always a place I look forward to coming back to.

Always consistent! Pleasant staff. It's a great local spot! I've never been disappointed.read more

Busy but things moved along smoothly. Noisy but a fun environment…read more My Shrimp Mozambique was very good--large, lottsa nicely cooked shrimp, linguine was tender, Mozambique sauce was slightly spicy, good.

Stopped in after a round at Marion GC. We were seated in a booth on the bar side, which is great…read morefor watching TVs or people! I had my eye on the garlic prime rib special, which I enjoyed with mashed taters and pickled beets. My starter was the thick clam chowder along with rolls and dipping oil. My friend had the eggplant parm, which she gave high marks to. I had a 40 minute drive home or I'd have ordered the blueberry martini or any number of signature cocktails that struck my fancy. Next time! This is a place frequented by numerous locals and the bartender seemed to know everyone by name! The menu is extensive from bar pizza to seafood to hearty sandwiches. I'll definitely be back again when I'm in the area.

Visited for my first time tonight. I was excited to try; it's been on my radar for a while. I heard…read morethe lobster rolls were good here, and my boyfriend wanted prime rib. We sat in the bar area, and it was cozy. I ordered the double lobster roll, hot and buttered, and he got his prime rib. When the food came out, my lobster roll was cold lobster with mayo and lettuce. I mentioned to the waitress that I ordered it hot and buttered, she said thy only do them cold. I told her I would have appreciated knowing that up front, when I literally said "hot and buttered". Had I known, I would've gotten something else entirely. She apologized for not hearing me (aka listening to my order), but I told her I would eat it as is. I cut the lobster roll in half. In one half, I got three pieces of shell. Three. The third of which I thought chipped a tooth. I sat in shock as I pulled out the shell and checked my tooth. We notified the waitress. She asked if I wanted to take the other half to go. I told her there were too many shells to risk it. She took it to her manager and he took 25% of the lobster roll off the bill. It truly felt like adding insult to injury. The manager didn't have the balls to come over and talk to us personally, coward move. We will not be returning. My boyfriend enjoyed his prime rib but we were so disappointed in the entire visit. Absolutely disappointing.