Went on a lovely date night. Lobster roll was a home run and so was the grilled octopus. The redecorating looks awesome and I love that the management loves this place. PLUS they gave us dessert on the house. Great service. Great food. Great ambiance. AND all hyper local. We're lucky to have this place. read more

My family and I have dined here multiple times and are never disappointed. The new menu is outstanding and the attention to detail from our server and the manager is 10/10. Remembering us, drinks not staying empty for more than a minute, being generous and welcoming from the start. Great music and vibe always. I forgot his name but the manager I believe is 10/10. He will make this place go very very far with his speed, attention to detail and catering to customers individual needs without being promoted to read more

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New menu New head chef They revamped with a better attitude and service The breaded clams, ( pic enclosed ), were really tasty . They have an array of chicken , fish and Italian meat dishes I'm going to try next time I'm in town. I highly recommend! read more

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The food is very good & creative. Service was excellent. The restaurant was beautifully decorated. We all had a wonderful meal& took food home. Will definitely go back again. Rosemarie Vahamonde read more

We recently rediscovered, The White Whale and my gosh it was great! The service, food ambience everything spectacular will be coming back shortly read more

The new makeover of the White Whale is really beautiful. It's clean, spacious, and definitely an upgrade. The food and drinks were delicious. The pretzels with cheese were wonderful. We also ordered the fried saltines which sounded interesting but were basic and underwhelming. Not worth the $9. Our meals were fantastic. Between all of us were ordered the grilled chicken sandwich (my meal - AMAZING!!). It was so flavorful and the chicken was juicy and tender. The fish and chips - also delicious but could have been slightly crispier and the steak sandwich which was also flavorful and tender. I ordered one Cosmo and it was absolute perfection. Our waitress was attentive and sweet. I'll definitely be back! read more

Had another great experience last night. The live music was just what we needed. The nacho libre was spicy and delicious. Our waitress Jen was delightful. Can't wait to go back! read more

What a great lunch!!!! The food was terrific, the service was attentive and the remodel of this old, tired place was unbelievable!!!! Can't wait to return!!! It's on my list of favorites now!! read more

Well it was worth a try. This restaurant has an identity crisis as they don't know if they're a restaurant or a club. Due to the extremely slow and inattentive service from our waiter we got a live DJ blasting music starting at 8pm just feet away from our table. But problems started right away as our first round of drinks took 15-20 minutes to get delivered and for some time I could see them waiting for us on the bar. We told the waiter we had been waiting a while for our drinks and received zero reaction much less an apology. The big room we were seated in was also pretty cold and several diners were keeping their coats on. The food was pretty good but we waited almost an hour between apps and dinner finally arriving. Our surly waiter could only be found at about 15-20 minute intervals and each round of drinks took way too long. It's a shame because the food was good but everything with the service ruined it. It looks like a fun bar for a night out but would not recommend for a nice family dinner. By the time we got dessert the area next to our table literally became a dance floor. And once the DJ started, dinner conversations were over. I saw the recent good reviews and decided to try it out in spite of the fact that my brother in law said they had a horrible experience last fall. We couldn't wait to get the check and leave. Food was 4 but service gets 0 so overall 2/5. No where on their website do I see anything about a live DJ on Friday nights, it just looks like a normal restaurant. read more

The White Whale Has Long been a staple to those of us who've lived in Seaford for 50+ years. Of course, it started off as another name but the White Whale Is well known on the Southshore. It's recently had a transformation and new ownership bringing a new vibe, specialty drinks, and an array of seafood and comfy foods. The bar is large and well stocked with a great Mixology on the premise... We had Jenny as our waitress who was amazing. We had specialty cocktails prior to Ordering appetizers, soups, and finally dinner. There was no room for dessert, but they had plenty on the menu.! We were not rushed and the restaurant did fill up and had bar activity. We will definitely be back and are glad to see this place, reclaimed and providing beverages and meals to the local community.! #Seaford #WhiteWhale #Community #Memories #ShopLocal #SupportLocal #Seafood #SpecialtyDrinks read more

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The staff and ambiance are lovely. The furniture, decor, waiters, music- all great. And that's where it ends. I ordered a cold lobster roll- the menu description should actually have called it a mayonnaise sandwich in which if you're lucky you might find a few bites of lobster. It was actually disgusting and I'm shocked that an establishment wouldn't be completely embarrassed to pass that off as a an acceptable meal. My companions liked their meals for Whats it's worth: Bronzino, seared tuna, and the tuna tacos. The mussels appetizer was good; the meat was fresh and plump but the flavor left something to be desired. I didn't bother with the octopus it didn't look appealing and the "mango tartar" ( what it should have been called) appetizer had some hidden tuna in it instead of the other way around unfortunately. I would never eat there again. read more

Food and service was excellent unfortunately there is no ladies room at this establishment.

I past by and noticed the White Whale is reopened !! The new ownership did an amazing job renovating the place. The ambiance and food was incredible . We ordered skate cake and Blue Point oysters for appetizers and it was simple delectable. For the main course we had whole red snapper and tilefish and it just kept getting better. I'm so thankful to have come across this hidden gem I past by and noticed the White Whale is reopened !! The new ownership did an amazing job renovating the place. The ambiance and food was incredible . We ordered skate cake and Blue Point oysters for appetizers and it was simple delectable. For the main course we had whole red snapper and tilefish and it just kept getting better. I'm so thankful to have come across this hidden gem read more

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Alcoholic drinks tasted overly sweet and syrupy. Got a Diet Coke and it was flat. The Nacho Libre dish was good, but my mussels were disappointing--about half were not open therefore only ate half that were. By the time I was ready to eat, my fries were swarmed by yellow jackets. We were sitting outside, but the patio didn't feel equipped for dining. There were no citronella torches or candles to keep away mosquitoes or yellow jackets, which made it tough to enjoy the meal. We ended up leaving before I completely finished my entree. My bf got a burger and it sucked , overpriced. The place has potential, but the food, drinks, and service don't quite seem where they need to be yet. Adding outdoor torches or some form of pest control would make a big difference during these warm months. read more

They did a wonderful job of reimagining the space. Beautiful bar area and very nice service. We all enjoyed our meals.

Great food very friendly staff. Place looks really nice service was awesome. I highly recommend it

I love the whale! Great food and people. Manager and servers are really nice and really care about their customers. Can't ask for a better Friday night read more

Excellent experience at the new White Whale! Food and drinks were great, restaurant looks fantastic! Service was fantastic! Looking forward to returning for another great night. read more

Service was great however the food is just not edible nor fresh! Was really hoping it would be good but unfortunately horrible dishes we all experienced The music choice was terrible dinning music with hard rock and volume was awful Decor is cute could use more warmth feel Overall none of us will be returning Hope to hear though it gets better read more

I just came from The White Whale and what a lovely experience it was. It's clean, the decor is very modern but nautical. Everything we ate was delicious, we had the steak, fried calamai, 2 different salads, and the clam chowder. The cocktails were great and the beer was cold! The staff was very attentive. My only negative would be that the menu is a little limited, but Tom came over to u s (2xs) to ask how everything was and said that in a couple of weeks they will be bringing more items to the menu, lets remember that they are only open 30 days. I am very much looking forward to returning. They also have a large side room that can be closed off by glass doors for private parties. Please remember to support Local Businesses and I highly recommend to give it a try. read more

I made a reservation for my birthday We get there and they tell me no table They were over booked They wanted to set up a table in the middle of the floor near the bar I left with my family I will never go there again Not a good way to run a restaurant read more

Haven't been to the White Whale in many years. Ambiance is very nice with very good service. The restaurant was virtually empty on a Thursday night except for the local bar crowd. We were a party of 4. I ordered the Salmon special it was a little over cooked but good. I also had the lobster bisque which has a good amount of lobster in it, but was watery and lacked flavor. As a table we ordered the calamari which was undercooked. Other people ordered the shrimp scampi which gave one of our guests the runs that evening. The menu is priced moderately but on the high side. The menu selection was adequate. However, I've had better food at Chilis and other restaurants. I won't return anytime soon. read more

We went to white whale this past Saturday night. It was not crowded at all. We opted for appetizers, soup and drinks. The clam chowder was made up of hard potatoes, maybe two clam bits and a watery broth. It was downhill from there.....each appetizer was worse than the next. The place looks nice but the bill was very high. Half priced bottle of wine was still $30 each. Needless to say we left hungry! read more

Had only reopened a month before I went. Hadn't realized it had been closed for some time. Had gone there many years ago. Interior renovation was great the place looked completely different. Service was great staff was so friendly and nice. Food was good we sat outside it was a perfect day read more

This place rings the bell on all 3. First Catherine the waitress was terrific. The scallop special that I had was delicious. Whom ever designed this place crated a warm, sporty , country and terrific atmosphere! read more

Went for a cocktail with several friends and ended up staying for dinner. This only happened due to the subtle attention and courtesy-the staff provided. Our outdoor dining experience as well as the food and drink far exceeded our expectations . We only selected this place because it was a halfway point for our Nassau/Suffolk group. It will now become our regular. Only negative is wish they had an outdoor bar. read more

The place is a real disaster. Very poor management. Idk how long they will be in business. So I sister made reservations. Two days before and we had planned to go on the 12. Of August with the whole family. To the lady at the front desk says of it all booked up and I said how about the booth next to the entrance. So the lady says it's booked and she wanted to set the table in the middle of the room near the bar and my sister says no forget it and we all walked out never again will we all go back. read more

Sad to say we live down the block and have been long awaiting the reopening. The wait was not worth it. A $21 smash burger that is smaller than All American. The wings have a very weird taste and were also very dry and over cooked. The calamari was ok but price is way out of sync. I will see the only thing the place has going for it is the beers on tap and decor. Needed to try it for ourselves after hearing not such great things about it from our neighbors and sorry to say they're reviews were spot on. Really a let down. We will wait several months before trying it again unfortunately read more

This is our new favorite local spot and we cant get enough of it! Came for dinner for the very first time on Thanksgiving eve, and have been back 3 or 4 times now! The calamari is so tender and the aioli it comes with is also amazing with their fries (which are also incredible). The wings are smokey and delicious, and our favorite entree is the Steak It sandwich. Its hard to try new things because we love these so much! Last night we tried the snapper special that had a southern touch to it... and it was one of my favorite meals I've ever had. The fish was cooked perfectly. I also have to shout out a bar tender-I believe her name is Grace. I assume she is the head bar tender? She is incredible at making drinks, and you can tell she cares. I come from the service industry myself since I was 15, so I truly appreciate great service. Being served by someone who seems to not only genuinely care about the drinks she puts out, but also about the restaurant itself as a whole, is always refreshing and something that will bring me back! read more

I was truly looking forward to the reopening of the White Whale. We live close by and like the idea of a local casual restaurant by the water. Walking into the restaurant, I was impressed with the freshness and design. That was the extent of my approvement. Staff was somewhat disinterested and unfriendly. I ordered the clam chowder that was both tasteless and lukewarm. I was given no soup spoon and when I asked for one, I was brought a teaspoon. Another in my party ordered the calamari. Although tastey, it was a meager portion. I ordered the double smash burger for my entree. It came with fries that were greasy and stuck together. The burger was smaller than I expected and not very tastey. Although I understand drinks (alcohol) will prop up the price of a restaurant bill, I was a bit surprised at the cost of dining at the White Whale. As others have said in their reviews, I will give the restaurant time to settle in before returning. read more

I'm at the redone versoin that just opened. It's amazing. I got the NY Strip Steak and it was absolute perfection

nice atmosphere, very professional service. food was good, but could offer more variety. will definitely go again.

I really loved this place. It was my first time trying it and I brought the whole family. The owner Henriette came out to say hello and welcome us. She recommended the scrod oreganato, a dish I make at home a lot when I go fishing. It was light, flakey, fresh tasting and delicious. The waiter was super nice and patient with my kids, and that's always a big deciding factor for me. They even depleted the bar's supply of orange slices cause my youngest kept whining for more. The food is good and the people were really nice to us, but what I like the best is the unchanged decor. Its got a throwback all-wooden nautical feel that reminded me of the waterfront restaurants during the 80s. A lot of reviewers dont like that, but I do. Very local LI. It's like walking back in time into a salty wooden fishing boat, Don't change a thing! read more

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While certainly not for everyone, the white whale is a good local spot if you meet the following criteria: 1. You're not pretentious 2. You don't mind a dining room that is mostly composed of seniors 3. You're a seafood fan Located down on the water south of Merrick Rd in Seaford, the White Whale serves up quality seafood & some German fare as well. My family has been coming here for years & we have always enjoyed good meals here. It's not fancy, but on the plus side it's not a cookie cutter Applebee's type joint either - basically, it's a local mom & pop operation where you can get a great meal if you can get over yourself & relax. Minus one star for seemingly unnecessary upcharges- why I have to pay more for Caesar salad than house I have no idea (I've had both - it's good but nothing that would break the bank for them if they gave it away) Bottom Line - come to the White Whale expecting a casual atmosphere with good food & a nice outdoor setting...expecting fancy? go somewhere else read more

I came here for lunch with my friend on a weekday. The food & service were EXCELLENT! The waitress Nora was very attentive and friendly. I had a 3 course lunch with salad, skirt steak & lobster tail and dessert for $20!!! The food was very good!!! I will definitely come back with my husband for lunch or dinner. It's a small restaurant, but I like that, it felt cozy/homey. Good spot to eat & hang out with girlfriends. If your on a budget, and who isn't, you will Love this place!!! Good place to go on a date! read more

Call me disappointed. When you look up 'lunch' from Jones Beach on google maps, The White Whale pops up first with a four star review. This is why I downloaded the yelp app today. The seafood chowder was disgusting. Gelatinous, full of imitation crab meat, and $10. The broiled scallops and mashed potatoes were flavorless and poorly prepared. The scallops were broken and grainy. I ordered water the moment I sat down and received a glass 20 minutes later between the soup and main course. There was one other table seated outside. Do not recommend. read more

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I have to say, every time I've been here it's never busy. But the food is always great! The only reason why I gave this only 4 stars is because the Parmesan cheese that was served with our meal was spoiled and I didn't realize until I put it on my food and tasted it! The waitress was great and got me a brand new dish, but it just left a bad taste (pun intended) in my mouth. I got a special, the bay scallops with linguine fra diavolo. It came with a salad and since my MIL's entree came with a salad as well, they upgraded both of our salads to a large Caesar salad which was delish and huge in portion! My hubby got the fish cakes which are so good and filled with chunks of scallops, shrimp and cod. I would definitely go back to this place, but would check the cheese before putting on my food! read more

Mother's Day Buffett was poor, presentation was poor, service was as good as it could be, being crowded. Food was okay, nothing special. Desert was a joke, crumb cake, chocolate pudding. read more

It's too bad that I am not able to give this place a half star. This restaurant was beyond disappointing. We made a reservation for 15 people well in advance. When we arrived there weren't enough spaces at the table. OK fine, the restaurant was empty so no big deal. Unfortunately, despite the fact that it was pretty empty restaurant it took FOREVER to even get our drink order taken. And when it was, the waitress asked only at one end of the long table and when nobody at the opposite end even heard her she got annoyed because we went to the bar to get our own. Finally, our orders were taken. We were ordering from a limited menu so nothing was complicated yet it took almost TWO HOURS for us to get food. They forgot mine and my husband's meals and when we asked where our food was we were given some lame excuse that had nothing to do with us not having the food. So, we finally have our food and it isn't even good. My mashed potatoes were not seasoned at all. My turkey was dry and tasteless. One person in our party described the scampi sauce as a mystery sauce. Another said that jarred vodka sauce that was in the cabinet for two years probably tasted better. I could go on but I'm sure you get the message. What a terrible dining experience. What was supposed to be a special occasion ended up being an unenjoybale tension filled evening. I suppose it is possible that a smaller group would get better service but that doesn't make the food good. What an awful, disappointing experience. read more

Very good food. Service was ok, could have been a bit better, but ok. If you're looking for inexpensive food that tastes good I'd suggest it. read more

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