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!
Eclectic small restaurant with great food & service. The New England Clam Chowder was light & ever so fresh!
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!
I LOVED the calamari. The service was excellent. Wide variety of food and drink options. Their City Island Iced Tea was yummy. Although I wish they had space for a separate bar area, I look forward to dining there again.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
Dinner in the outdoor dining space was really nice. Good cocktails, fresh and tasty food, attentive wait staff.
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