View The Whale's Tail at 52 Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 3, New Bedford, MA 02740 on Google Maps Call The Whale's Tail by phone at 774-425-8980
View The Whale's Tail at 52 Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 3, New Bedford, MA 02740 on Google Maps Call The Whale's Tail by phone at 774-425-8980
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The Whale's Tail | Seafood Shack in New Bedford, MA

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    • Hours and Location

    View The Whale's Tail at 52 Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 3,
    New Bedford, MA 02740 on Google Maps
    Call The Whale's Tail by phone at 774-425-8980
    everyone@whalestailnb.com

    Get Directions to The Whale's Tail via Google Maps


    We Are Open!

    Hours through Memorial Day: 

    Friday : 11:30 am - 7:30 pm

    Saturday : 11:30 am - 7:30 pm

    Sunday : 11:30 am - 7:30 pm




    Menu

    2024 Spring/Summer Menu PDF 

    Clam Chowder

    Award winning new england style

    cup $8

    bowl $10

    quart $20

    Summer’s Salad

    corn, tomato, red onions, fresh mozzarella, arugula, red wine vinaigrette

    add chicken breast $6

    $11

    Before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy.

    Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

    Cocktail Shrimp

    giants, cocktail sauce

    $4

    Popcorn Scallops

    nbma’s finest, tartar

    $16

    Tuna Poke*

    diced raw tuna, seaweed salad, wonton chips, pineapple-ginger-soy dressing

    $16

    Fried Clam Strips

    $18

    Calamari

    rhode island style with hot cherry peppers and sriracha aioli

    $16

    Clam Cakes

    half dozen New England classic fritters

    $11

    Clam Cakes And Chowder

    half dozen classic fritters and bowl of chowder

    $18

    Fried Shrimp

    lightly breaded, regular or boom boom

    $20

    Chicken Tenders

    lightly breaded

    $16

    Onion Rings

    beer battered

    $8

    French Fries

    $2.95

    Before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy.

    Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

    with fries

    Lobster Rolls

    with cole slaw, griddled brioche

    Traditional: celery, chive, lemon, mayo $29

    Brown Butter: warmed in brown butter $29

    Fried Clam Roll

    whole belly clams, tartar, griddled brioche

    $24

    Fried Clam Strip Roll

    house tartar or sriracha aioli 14.9

    Scallop Roll

    nbma’s finest, tartar, griddled brioche

    $20

    Fried Cod

    lightly breaded or battered, lettuce, tomato, tartar, seeded brioche

    $17

    Smashburger

    american cheese, lettuce, tomato, seeded brioche

    $11

    double it + $4

    Pearl Hot Dog

    1/4lb, griddled brioche

    $12

    Grilled Caprese Chicken

    fresh mozz, arugula, marinated tomatoes, lemon aioli, seeded brioche

    $16

    Honey Fried Chicken

    lemon aioli, lettuce, pickles, seeded brioche

    $16

    Before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy.

    Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

    with fries, slaw and tartar

    Chicken Tenders

    lightly breaded

    $16

    Scallops

    nbma’s finest, lightly breaded

    $28

    Fried Shrimp

    lightly breaded, regular or boom boom

    $20

    Fish and Chips

    lightly breaded or battered cod

    $22

    Fried Clams

    whole belly clams

    $36

    Fried Clam Strips

    $18

    Fishermen’s Platter

    (good for sharing) scallops, shrimp, whole belly clams, lightly breaded or battered fish

    $40

    Before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy.

    Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

    Key Lime Pie

    cinnamon graham cracker crust, raspberry sauce, whipped cream

    $8

    Before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy.

    Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

    Beverages

    Bottled Water

    $2

    Spindrift Sparkling Water

    raspberry-lime, grapefruit

    $3

    Lemonade

    traditional lemon

    $3

    Lavender Lemonade

    house lemonade, lavender, soda water, mint

    $3

    Iced Tea

    freshly brewed

    $3

    Bottled Soda

    coke, diet coke, sprite $3

    root beer, orange $4

    Alcoholic

    Cocktails

    Whaler Margarita: lunazul blanco tequila, curaçao, lime $11

    Pineapple Painkiller: plantation dark rum, coconut, pineapple, orange, lime, nutmeg $11

    Blueberry Lemonade: triple 8 blueberry vodka, house lemonade $11

    Aperol Spritz: aperol, prosecco, club soda $11

    Whiskey Smash: evan williams bourbon, lemon, mint $11

    Frozen Drink of the Day: check our board for today’s special! $11

    BOTTLES + CANS

    Cisco Whale’s Tale 12 oz $7

    Cisco Gripah 12 oz $7

    Buzzards Bay Golden Flounder 16 oz $8

    Cisco Wandering Haze IPA 12 oz $7

    Bud and Bud Light 12 oz $5

    Nantucket Craft Cocktails 12 oz (cran, blue, grapefruit, tequila lime) $8

    Wine

    westport, ma farmer’s fizz sparkling

    $11

    Half Bottles of Wine

    Gerard Bertrand côtes des roses rosé, france $17

    Kendall-Jackson chardonnay, california $17

    Kim Crawford sauvignon blanc, new zealand $17

    La Crema pinot noir, california $17

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    Gift Cards

    FOUR WAYS TO BUY A GIFT CARD

    CALL 774-425-8980 to place your order.

    STOP BY and purchase one in-store.

    ORDER ONLINE and we will mail it to you.

    ORDER ONLINE and we will send you an electronic gift card.  

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    Any questions call 774-425-8980.