The Black Whale,

279 City Island Ave, Bronx, NY 10464, United States

"Hidden gem on city Island. This restaurant has the best sweet potato fries I've ever tasted! Usually, sweet potato fries aren't very crispy but at The Black Whale, the crunch on both traditional French fries and their sweet potato fries are unmatched. The restaurant has a very rustic feel and the service is phenomenal. You're always greeted with a smile and a warm welcome. I haven't dined in, but it's usually not too crowded so you can expect to be served relatively quickly after beeing seated. Highly recommend their Penne Alla Vodka with Shrimp!"

"Eclectic small restaurant with great food & service. The New England Clam Chowder was light & ever so fresh!"

"I’ve given The Black Whale three honest tries and, unfortunately, each was lackluster. The last time I went I ordered the steak, mashed potatoes and vegetables. The steak tasted as tho it was boiled and maybe thrown on a grill for the grill marks. The mashed potatoes had to have been instant/out of the box, and the vegetables just taste strange. I am disappointed because I love the atmosphere. The food is strangely bad. Considering all the above, everything is significantly overpriced. I love city island and love supporting local businesses so perhaps I’ll try again in a year or so. I’m praying the food gets better."

"Such an Amazing Gem on City Island! The food is amazing, I highly recommend going in the evening and sitting outside, the ambiance is amazing. The Staff is amazing, and the food is amazing! This is a place where you will not regret waiting for a table.... The food is tasteful, made to perfection, trust me, not everyone knows how to make pasta! And I'm VERY picky when it comes to eating out as I am a chef! So I highly recommend this place!"

"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!"