The Black Whale

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!