LITTLE WHALE OYSTER BAR
Seafood restaurant · Back Bay
314 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02115
Highlights
Fresh oysters, lobster rolls, clam chowder & fish dishes
Fresh oysters, lobster rolls, clam chowder & fish dishes
"At Little Whale Oyster Bar, each roll comes with 8.5 to 9 ounces of meat, expertly prepared in either hot or cold fashion, piled into a sturdy Iggy’s brioche bun, and served with a generous pile of fries on the side. When it comes to traditional lobster rolls, this one is absolutely top-notch." - Erika Adams
"Little Whale Oyster Bar is a newer addition to the Newbury Street seafood scene. Chef and owner Michael Serpa of Serpa Hospitality (Select Oyster Bar, Atlántico) opened Little Whale in 2022 in the space that previously housed Grand Tour, a French bistro also owned by Serpa. The menu retained some Grand Tour hits, such as steak frites and mussels, but is mostly focused on New England seafood classics: clam chowder, fried Ipswich clams, Maine lobster rolls, Gloucester swordfish, and an impressive raw bar." - Anna Darrow
"Near the finish line, this gem on Newbury Street will welcome diners at 11 a.m. for a Marathon Day celebration with its special deal: get a glass of rosé and a sandwich of your choice (options include a short rib burger, a tuna burger, a fish sandwich, or a crispy chicken sandwich) for just $20 while supplies last." - Erika Adams
"Little Whale, owned by 2025 James Beard semifinalist chef Michael Serpa — who also owns Select Oyster Bar around the corner — is one of the most charming restaurants in Boston. The restaurant serves an impressive array of seafood, including a hearty plate of fish and chips made with beer-battered hake, served with malt vinegar coleslaw and a cone of fries." - Tanya Edwards
"This Newbury Street spot is basically a love letter to the seaside shacks of New England, but make it a little bit fancy and drop it in a Back Bay brownstone. The roll is available cold with mayo, or hot with butter, but what lands this bad boy on our list is the buttery brioche roll from Iggy’s Bread over in Cambridge. The super dense roll isn’t heavy, but still manages to keep its structural integrity in the face of melted butter and mayo while soaking up all the lobster juice, which your mouth is going to be super happy about." - tanya edwards, team infatuation
