Whale's Rib

Since being showcased on Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins, & Dives, homey seafood shack the Whale's Rib has enjoyed a renaissance as Deerfield Beach's premier spot for ultrafresh seafood & cold brews .

Went here for the first time today and took advantage of all the excellent tips. Rock shrimp , lobster bisque , whale fries , and dolphin key west sandwich are must-haves!

Sit at the raw bar if you can. Awesome experience and if you're into samples and free dishes make friends with the cooks :)

The seafood food is excellent. Anything coming off the Fryer menu comes with an over abundance of fries ,so if ordering numerous items off that menu be prepared. Sodas also served in large portions .

The wait might be long but the seafood is worth the wait. A bit more local and less touristy than some other spots near by. Take a nice walk on the pier across the street afterwards.

This place is one of my favorites in SFL. The best rock shrimp and lobster bisque in the world. Oh, and Daren's not hard on the eyes either. ????

The walls are littered with local fishing relics and the open kitchen full of dudes slinging sea treasure is awesome. Try the dolphin, and def get some whale fries with whale sauce.

Old school seafood including fried clams with bellies and rock shrimp

A taste from New England every Thursday. Get the Ipswich Clams (steamed or fried) & get them will they last (don't come here Saturday, they are gone by then).

Yeah, it looks like a dive, but it all about the seafood . Try the rock shrimp if they are available. The lobster bisque and dolphin sandwich are spectacular also.

Try the Whale Mary, not your average bloody mary , made with special spices and garnished with a shrimp for just $6.99!

Try the Seafood Combo for fresh-caught fresh-cooked lobster , scallops , clams , oysters , & dolphin all for just $25.99!

I love this place. The food and the service is always great. Rock Shrimp and whale chips with extra whale juice ....outstanding!

Awesome Raw bar ! Ask them to mix the conch chowder with the clam chowder ! So good. Stacy is an awesome bartender ! Thanks to Chris and Eddie, regulars that made it so much fun!

Delicious food cannot go wrong with anything on the menu! The whale fires and whale juice is amazing!

Friendly staff , large portions . Great atmosphere.

Stop by for the best fish sandwich ! That is, the dolphin key west sandwich ! Order with "whale fries " and you'll never go anywhere else! Read more

Eat seafood here...great. whale fries , rock shrimp are the best thing. Blue sandwhich . Sean is great too

The mahi sandwich blackened with 100 island dressing is delicious and the whale fries are actual home made crispy chips , so good!

Sit at the raw bar . Seriously, don't sit anywhere else! Quick, great service and you can talk to the guys in the kitchen. They are hilarious!

Wow! Take everyone else's tips and don't stray! Get the rock shrimp , whale chips and extra whale juice .

Fresh stone crab claws are delicious.

The rock shrimp , coconut shrimp and whale chips are musts! The dolphin sandwich , & the crab stuffed dolphin, are amazing!

Clams and oysters are insanely good. Yellow fin tuna is out of this world!! Anyone that has a bad review of this place is an idiot with no taste buds.

They haven't had rock shrimp lately because of hurricane Matthew, the peel and eats are good

Must try Dolphin Key West Sandwich !

Lobster bisque is AWESOME!! Try the fish dip and the oysters are the freshest I have ever had!!

First time here. Conch fritters and whale fries . Get it!

This place is a seafood lovers dream! Raw bar , crab , fish , lobster , stone crabs and a full bar . Parking is a bitch but, worth the trouble.

Get the Stone Crab Claws when in season!!

Yummy bloody maries served with a shrimp . Clams & oysters are real good. Shrimp & escargot dish is my absolute fave!

Great Dolphin . Get it blackened.

Rock shrimp puts peel and eat shrimp to shame

Sushi grade Tuna / Caesar Salad , lobster , clams ... Everything!

The food, drinks & service is awesome!

Love this place!!! Food is awesome especially the "whale fries "!!

I agree....lobster bisque is awesome. Whale fries , rock shrimp abd oysters are great. Try fish dip with Crystal sauce.

Lobster bisque , rock shrimp .

I've been to at least 5 DDD joints & this was the first one I really didn't enjoy. Everything was so bland!! The stuffed shrimp aren't stuffed but topped with scoops of mystery mush. Steer Clear!

FOOD POISONING. I had shrimp that was horribly overcooked. GF had scallops , which too were overcooked. Aside from the food poisoning, I'll never go back because the food was just not good.

It was so good we had to come back! We went with your recommendations and got the Rock Shrimp ! SO GOOD!!!!

Limp Whale Fries w / extra whale juice always. Stuffef Mushrooms are the Best in the western Hemisphere of the world. Alwsys Tip Heavy...

The blackened shrimp is PHENOMENAL! And the raw bar manager Chris is great.

Sit in bar area for quick service , avoid the wait for a table and enjoy the quirky wall photos

The best seafood around- the dolphin fingers are the best!

Mahi mahi salad . Calamari . Staff excellent

Triple-D featured, great raw bar . I hear the dolphin Key Wester is great, but I haven't tried it yet.

Choose from the “Minnow’s” menu for the kiddies at just $5.50 per meal.

I know its fried but the clam strips are awesome! Crab Cakes have huge lump crab and it is not over priced, it's just in South Florida. Get over it.

Great conch chowder . Dolphin fingers are a bit too greasy and doughy. Get fish grilled instead.