LITTLE WHALE OYSTER BAR
Seafood restaurant · Back Bay ·
Fresh oysters, lobster rolls, fish & chips, clam chowder
Fresh oysters, lobster rolls, fish & chips, clam chowder
"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
"A Back Bay pick for fancier lobster-roll options and elevated oyster-and-seafood preparations, representing the more upscale end of Boston's lobster-roll map." - Erika Adams
"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
"I note that chef Michael Serpa opened Grand Tour at 314 Newbury St., drawing inspiration from Parisian bistros and cycling races and explicitly aiming to serve a legit steak frites as a centerpiece of the concept." - Eater Staff