The Whale's Tail

Taste Seafood and Sandwiches from The Whale's Tail in New Bedford. Order delivery or pickup fast through GotChew.

Cuisine: Seafood, Sandwiches

Address: 52 Fisherman’s Wharf, New Bedford, MA

Phone: 774-425-8981

Hours

  • Sunday: 11:30–19:30
  • Monday: 11:30–19:30
  • Tuesday: 11:30–19:30
  • Wednesday: 11:30–19:30
  • Thursday: 11:30–19:30
  • Friday: 11:30–19:30
  • Saturday: 11:30–19:30

Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 21 reviews

Menu

Soup & Salads

  • Summer Salad — $13.80
    grilled corn, tomato, red onions, fresh mozzarella, arugula, balsamic vinaigrette
  • Cup of Clam Chowder — $10.35
    Award Winning New England Style.
  • Poke Bowl — $27.60
    bluefin tuna, cucumber, avocado, seaweed salad, sushi rice, spicy mayo, pineapple-ginger-soy dressing
  • Bowl of Clam Chowder — $12.65
    Award Winning New England Style.

Starters

  • Clam Cakes — $12.10
    Half dozen.
  • French Fries — $5.50
  • Boom Boom Shrimp — $18.75
    crispy shrimp, sweet and spicy sauce, sesame seeds
  • Clam Cakes & Chowder — $13.20
  • Chicken Tenders — $13.20
    Lightly breaded.
  • Clam Strips — $15.40
  • Onion Rings — $9.20
    Beer battered.
  • Fried Clams — $24.20
    Whole belly clams.
  • RI Calamari — $20.70
    Hot cherry peppers, sriracha aioli.
  • Fried Shrimp — $20.70
    lightly breaded
  • Fried Scallops — $20.70
    lightly breaded

Sandwiches with Fries

  • Pearl Hot Dog — $14.95
    ¼ lb, griddled brioche bun.
  • Clam Strips Roll — $17.60
    Griddled brioche bun.
  • Traditional Lobster Roll — $39.10
    with celery, chive, lemon and mayo.
  • Brown Butter Lobster Roll — $31.90
    warmed in brown butter.
  • Fried Haddock Sandwich — $19.80
    lightly breaded or battered, lettuce, tomato, tartar, seeded brioche roll.
  • Smashburger — $16.10
    American cheese, lettuce, tomato, seeded brioche roll.
  • Grilled Chicken Caprese — $19.55
    fresh mozz, arugula, marinated tomatoes, lemon aioli, griddled ciabatta
  • Hot Honey Fried Chicken Sandwich — $19.55
    Lemon aioli, lettuce, pickles, seeded brioche roll.
  • Whole Belly Clams Roll — $29.90
    Whole belly clams, tartar, griddled brioche bun.
  • Fried Scallops Roll — $24.20
    nbma’s finest, tartar, griddled brioche bun.
  • Crab Roll — $32.20
    jumbo lump, remoulade, lettuce, coleslaw, griddled brioche bun
  • Spicy Lobster Roll — $39.10
    sweet and spicy sauce, chili crisp, griddled brioche bun, lettuce, coleslaw

Baskets

  • Fish & Chips Basket — $29.90
    lightly breaded or battered haddock with fries, slaw.
  • Fried Clams Basket — $39.60
    Whole belly clams with fries, slaw.
  • Fishermen’s Platter Basket — $44.00
    (good for sharing) scallops, shrimp, whole belly clams, lightly breaded or battered fish, fries, slaw.
  • Chicken Tenders Basket — $17.60
    Lightly breaded. w/ fries, slaw.
  • Fried Shrimp Basket — $27.60
    Lightly breaded, regular or boom boom with fries, slaw.
  • Fried Scallops Basket — $36.80
    nbma’s finest with fries, slaw.
  • Clam Strips Basket — $19.80
    with fries, slaw.

Beverages

  • Bottled Water — $2.90
  • Spindrift Sparkling Water — $4.02
    Raspberry-lime or grapefruit.
  • Lemonade — $4.00
    Traditional lemon
  • Lavender Lemonade — $3.30
    house lemonade, lavender, soda water, mint
  • Iced Tea — $3.30
    freshly brewed
  • Bottled Soda — $4.00
    Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale.
  • Maine Root Bottled Soda — $4.60
    Root beer, orange

Desserts

  • Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie — $6.90
    house-made, milk and dark chocolate chips