People flock there for its famous desserts, but come for dinner too, and you'll be treated to great pasta and seafood dishes and some nice vegetarian options. On warm evenings, ask for a table in the patio - it's where City Island natives hang out.

-Where to Eat in the Bronx
The Bronx Tourism Council

For those who remember it from the '70s or for those who try it for the first time, The Black Whale is still a great catch.

-The Viking News
February 10, 1999

We welcome your comments and suggestions. Please feel free to e-mail us at info@dineatblackwhale.com or give us a call at 718-885-3657.

The Black Whale is located at:
279 City Island Avenue
City Island, New York 10464

Hours of Operation
Tuesday - Thursday 4pm-11pm
Friday - 4pm - 12am
Saturday - 12pm - 12am
Sunday Brunch - 10am - 2pm
Sunday Dinner - 2:30pm - 10pm

Credit Cards Accepted
American Express
Mastercard
Visa

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

From New Jersey:  Take New Jersey Turnpike  (I-95 North) to George Washington Bridge.  Follow I-95 North to Exit 8B (City Island/Orchard Beach).  Continue straight off the exit ramp onto Shore Road.  After crossing drawbridge, exit right onto City Island Road.  Follow City Island Road to traffic circle.  Exit traffic circle toward City Island onto City Island Road.  Cross City Island Bridge and continue straight onto City Island Avenue.  After 3rd traffic light, continue one more block.  The Black Whale is on the right on the corner of City Island Avenue and Hawkins Street.

From Long Island:  Take Long Island Expressway West (I-495 West) to Exit 30.  Continue on Cross Island Parkway North to Exit 33.  Cross over the Throggs Neck Bridge.  After tollbooth, merge onto I-295 North.  Continue on to I-95 North (Bruckner Blvd) to Exit 8B (City Island/Orchard Beach).  Continue straight off the exit ramp onto Shore Road.  After crossing drawbridge, exit right onto City Island Road.  Follow City Island Road to traffic circle.  Exit traffic circle toward City Island onto City Island Road.  Cross City Island Bridge and continue straight onto City Island Avenue.  After 3rd traffic light, continue one more block.  The Black Whale is on the right on the corner of City Island Avenue and Hawkins Street.

From Upstate NY:  Take I-87 South (New York State Thwy) to Exit 4, Central Park Avenue.  Continue South on Central Park Avenue to Cross County Parkway East.  Continue on Cross County Parkway East to Exit 9.  Bear right onto Hutchinson River Parkway South.  Follow Hutch South to City Island/Orchard Beach Exit.  Continue straight out of Exit to traffic circle.  Take first exit off of traffic circle.  Continue to traffic light.  Make a left at traffic light onto City Island Road.  Follow City Island Road to traffic circle.  Exit traffic circle toward City Island onto City Island Road.  Cross City Island Bridge and continue straight onto City Island Avenue.  After 3rd traffic light, continue one more block.  The Black Whale is on the right on the corner of City Island Avenue and Hawkins Street.