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Bienvenidos a The Black Whale, un rincón en City Island Avenue donde la cocina casera americana se fusiona con un toque marinero original y encantador. Deléitate con nuestros platos de marisco frescos y sabrosos, elaborados con cariño y servidos en un ambiente acogedor. Disfruta...

The Black Whale

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About The Black Whale

Bienvenidos a The Black Whale, un rincón en City Island Avenue donde la cocina casera americana se fusiona con un toque marinero original y encantador. Deléitate con nuestros platos de marisco frescos y sabrosos, elaborados con cariño y servidos en un ambiente acogedor. Disfruta de una experiencia ú...

Bienvenidos a The Black Whale, un rincón en City Island Avenue donde la cocina casera americana se fusiona con un toque marinero original y encantador. Deléitate con nuestros platos de marisco frescos y sabrosos, elaborados con cariño y servidos en un ambiente acogedor. Disfruta de una experiencia única en nuestro restaurante, ya sea en el interior o en nuestra agradable terraza trasera.

What Customers Say About The Black Whale

The Black Whale is a City Island gem known for its eclectic, cozy atmosphere and attentive service. Customers rave about the fresh, tasty food and unique ambiance, especially the outdoor dining space and back garden. It's a long-standing favorite for a reason!

Popular Dishes

Manhattan cod chowder Lobster cheesecake sesame seed seared tuna Starving Artisit muscles and clams appetizer shrimp pesto Mushroom soup

Best For

Couples Families Groups Celebrations Locals

Tip: Visit in the evening and sit outside to enjoy the amazing ambiance, or go during warm weather to enjoy the outdoor seating.

Features

🌳 Outdoor 🅿️ Parking 🚗 Delivery Accessible 🍽️ Lunch 🌙 Dinner 🥗 Vegetarian Coffee
🎯 Casual 🛋️ Cozy 💕 Romantic Trendy 👨‍👩‍👧 Family 👥 Groups

What to see nearby

Hawkins Park
A 28m

Hawkins Park

parque

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Ambrosini Field
A 303m

Ambrosini Field

parque

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Grace Episcopal Church
Heritage
A 633m

Grace Episcopal Church

iglesia

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Explore the area around The Black Whale

The Black Whale is located in Bronx, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Historical Heritage

  • Grace Episcopal Church (A 633m) — church building in The Bronx, United States of America Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos

Parks & Gardens

  • Hawkins Park (A 28m) — park in the United States of America
  • Ambrosini Field (A 303m) — park on City Island, the Bronx, New York, United States of America

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Frequently asked questions about The Black Whale

The Black Whale is located at 279 City Island Ave, Bronx, NY 10464, Bronx.
Near The Black Whale you can find points of interest such as Hawkins Park, Ambrosini Field, Grace Episcopal Church.
The Black Whale offers seafood cuisine.
The Black Whale has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
The Black Whale offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway, delivery.
The most recommended dishes at The Black Whale based on customer reviews are: Manhattan cod chowder, Lobster, cheesecake, sesame seed seared tuna, Starving Artisit.
The Black Whale is ideal for couples, families, groups, celebrations, locals.
The Black Whale is a City Island gem known for its eclectic, cozy atmosphere and attentive service. Customers rave about the fresh, tasty food and unique ambiance, especially the outdoor dining space and back garden. It's a long-standing favorite for a reason!
Visit in the evening and sit outside to enjoy the amazing ambiance, or go during warm weather to enjoy the outdoor seating.
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Reviews (20)
Joseph Baker
Joseph Baker

Love this fun restaurant which has great is 1970s vibes. Mushroom soup. always. Pappardelle and meatloaf both yummy. Choc plate cake. Service is cheery and family-like. Wouldn't change annything

Michael Cambridge
Michael Cambridge

This is my favorite place on the island. Staff are very attentive, cordial and friendly. Menu is top notch. The Black Whale is my favorite dining place to eat and spend a lovely evening with fam and friends. Looking forward to my next visit.

George Stewart
George Stewart

I’ve had the pleasure of dining at The Black Whale in City Island on at least six occasions. The staff is extremely attentive and read nuances professionally. The menu and specials are creative and never boring. We love the cute outdoor patio and our family feels safe and comfortable there.City Island is a quiet hidden gem!

Thomas Velazquez
Thomas Velazquez

Have been here many times over the years and has never disappointed. Setting is very eclectic leaning towards nautical and is very comfortable. If you come during warm weather they have very nice outdoor seating. They have an assortment of beers and craft cocktails available. Have had .multiple dishes but my favorites are the tuna dish, crab cake dish, shrimp scampi dish, and the Black Whale Burger is outstanding. Also a good bet is one of their desserts. My favorite place on City Island. Only drawback is that it would be outstanding if they were waterfront.

Linda Caycedo
Linda Caycedo

Wonderful eclectic atmosphere with open space in the back. Great service and delicious food. A City Island treasure! Looking forward to sharing the experience with friends and family.

Cassandra Martin
Cassandra Martin

I came here last night for my birthday with my friends. We had a great time. I called last minute for a table of ten then I changed my mind to sit out there. They were VERY accommodating. We loved the food, service, and drinks. The outside seating area is so unique. We’ll definitely be back!

Vadim Kokorenko
Vadim Kokorenko

Nice cozy quiet family restaurant with gorgeous sea food and cocktails. Highly recommend!

Asbjørn
Asbjørn

Great vibe. Old school taverna meets thrift store. Backyard was closed for the winter, can’t wait to get back in the summer to enjoy a couple of crisp beers there.

Enrique Vargas
Enrique Vargas

Such an Amazing Gem on City Island! The food is amazing, I highly recommend going in the evening and sitting outside, the ambiance is amazing. The Staff is amazing, and the food is amazing! This is a place where you will not regret waiting for a table.... The food is tasteful, made to perfection, trust me, not everyone knows how to make pasta! And I'm VERY picky when it comes to eating out as I am a chef! So I highly recommend this place!

Lacey Maloney
Lacey Maloney

The most unique place with the best food and service! We love coming here through the year. It feels like a secret hideaway! They have a nice variety on the menu and usually have delicious specials as well. The "Starving Artisit" is one of our favorite dishes and the muscles and clams appetizer, the seafood salad appetizer is also yummy and so fresh! We also love getting one of their big entree salads (cobb is my fav with steak on it). Highly recommend!

Soraida Valentine
Soraida Valentine

I simply adore this place and the service is impeccable the food amazing. Had the sesame seed seared tuna what mashed potatoes and veggies I was delicious.

Marina Reginaldo
Marina Reginaldo

Wonderful experience. We got there as soon as it opened, a group of 4 people and we had a great service from the people that worked at the restaurant. The food took a little while to get to us, but we ordered the main courses that require more work and details, so since everything that we choose was made at the home made at restaurant, it was super worthy. The food itself was excellent, we ordered the salmon, the meatloaf, the special of the weekend and the chicken (highly recommended!!!), everything’s cooked perfectly. The restaurant have a beautiful decoration, the space is cozy and beautiful, so you can definitely enjoy a meal with your family, friends or a date. Great experience!

Miranda M.
Miranda M.

What a cool spot!!! So happy to have found this awesome restaurant with such excellent service. The staff was wonderful and very inviting, and the ambiance inside (and in their adorable back garden) = unmatched. Food was also excellent, and they let us sit in front with our dog (and brought him ice water!!) That’s how you stay thriving after 60+ years I guess. We’ll be back very soon!

Lisa Scott-Brennan
Lisa Scott-Brennan

Dinner in the outdoor dining space was really nice. Good cocktails, fresh and tasty food, attentive wait staff.

Chris C
Chris C

Cute ambiance restaurant. The daily soup Manhattan cod chowder was delicious. Lobster portion was huge! And we both loved the cheesecake.

Keith DeCandido
Keith DeCandido

I've been going to the Black Whale since the 1970s, and it's always a joyous experience, from the charming antique-shop decor to the yummy food to the transcendent desserts. One of the best and most enduring spots in City Island, for good reason.

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UTC - AMPED Fitness Urban Tactical Combative

Always a good place to be when you're there. The atmosphere is so relaxing. I enjoy every time I come through.

timi kale
timi kale

Cozy atmosphere, meaning very small place. Think a living converted. In warmer weather there's an out door space at the back. Still warm cozy atmosphere. If you looking for an intimate setting this is it. Its a resturant so the food. For the price point.. on the fence. Guess city Island everything more expensive. Back to the food. The Salmon was good, the shrimp and pasta.. for the price.. on the fence.

H A A D
H A A D

First time at this restaurant, service was amazing. The waitress was knowledge and very courteous! Her suggestions were spot on! Very cozy ambiance. My favorite dish was the shrimp pesto. Drinks were delish!Desserts spot on and cappuccino was perfect. Although this is not a steakhouse the NY strip was perfect, melted in your mouth! Will definitely frequent this restaurant.

Barbara Epps
Barbara Epps

Updated review!!!!! The food was really good BUT they sneaked in a surcharge if you used a card that was put on a small piece of paper in the check envelope thing They should have told us before we got the check if this is a new policy so I guess pay with cash when you go I love this restaurant but this wasn’t like this the last time I went which was like three weeks ago. Also when asked the waitress said to ask the owner about it who wasn’t there…

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279 City Island Ave, Bronx, NY 10464

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Highly Rated
4.6/5 stars
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Many Reviews
505 reviews
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Moderate Price
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seafood
Cuisine type

Services

🍽️ Lunch
🍾 Dinner
Coffee
🍰 Desserts
🥗 Vegetarian Options
🥡 Takeout
🚚 Delivery
🍴 Dine-in

Dining Options

🍽️ Dine In
🥡 Takeout
🚚 Delivery

Restaurant Info

Status
Verified by owner
🕐 Hours Today
11AM-3PM
Rating
4.6/5
💬 Reviews
505
💰 Price Level
$$
⏱️ Typical Visit
People typically spend 1.5-3 hours here
📞 Phone
+1 718-885-3657
🌐 Website
theblackwhalefb.wixsite.com

Amenities

🅿️ Parking
🌿 Outdoor Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
🚻 Restroom
💳 Credit Cards
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Hawkins Park

park in the United States of America

A 28m
Ambrosini Field

park on City Island, the Bronx, New York, United States of America

A 303m
Grace Episcopal Church Heritage

church building in The Bronx, United States of America

A 633m
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