The Black Whale

279 City Island Ave, 10464-1488 - Bronx
€€ American
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86/100
583 recommendations

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86/100
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583 total reviews
Tripadvisor
4.0/5
69 reviews
Google
4.5/5
442 reviews
Foursquare
3.5/5
55 reviews
Facebook
5.0/5
15 reviews
Yellow pages
4.5/5
2 reviews
🌳 Outdoor seating 🚚 Delivery 🥡 Takeout 🍽️ Dine-in 🍺 Alcohol 🍹 Cocktails 🍷 Wine 📅 Reservations Wheelchair accessible Accessible restroom 😊 Casual 🛋️ Cozy 👥 Good for groups

💬 What people say

Brunch 79 Dining 30 Patio 26 Garden 23 Buffet 15 Island 14 Omelettes 7 Romantic 6

Contact Information

📞 Phone: +1 718-885-3657
📍 Address: 279 City Island Ave, Bronx

🕐 Opening Hours

Closed Opens at 04:00 PM
Monday1 Closed
Tuesday2 04:00 PM - 09:45 PM
Wednesday3 04:00 PM - 09:45 PM
Thursday4 04:00 PM - 09:45 PM
Friday5 04:00 PM - 09:45 PM
Saturday6 04:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Sunday7 Closed

Google Reviews (10)

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Anita Sims Rainford

a month ago
★★★★★ 5/5
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.
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Lisa B

2 months ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Eclectic small restaurant with great food & service. The New England Clam Chowder was light & ever so fresh!
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Alison Coen

3 months ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Such a great spot on City Island! Very cool historic interior. Loads of food choices and all our dishes were delicious. Great wine also!
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Clarke Prescott

4 months ago
★★★★★ 5/5
This is a very local restaurant. This is a great restaurant with superb food preparation. Good variety of food on the menu. Staff is friendly, courteous and knowledgeable. There are bigger restaurants on City Island, but you won’t find a better restaurant.
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Charlie Schleck

5 months ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Sitting out back at the Black Whale having dinner on a warm summer evening with friends after a long day on the water is always the perfect day for me. The Black Whale is a true City Island gem where you can relax and enjoy your meal and conversation in a homey atmosphere without feeling crowded or rushed. The food is always on point.
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Enrique Vargas

5 months ago
★★★★★ 5/5
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!
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Lacey Maloney

9 months ago
★★★★★ 5/5
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!
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Casey Stewart

11 months ago
★★★★★ 5/5
fantastic experience Four of us arrived there as soon as it opened, and the staff members at the restaurant provided us with excellent service. We chose the main courses, which require more preparation and attention, so even though it took a little while for the food to reach us, it was well worth the wait because everything was produced in-house at the restaurant. We got the salmon, meatloaf, weekend special, and chicken, all of which were cooked to perfection. The food itself was fantastic. You can certainly enjoy a dinner with your family, friends, or a date at the restaurant because it is beautifully decorated and the environment is comfortable and attractive. Wonderful experience!
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Soraida Valentine

a year ago
★★★★★ 5/5
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.
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Marina Reginaldo

a year ago
★★★★★ 5/5
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!
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