Seriously… eat here. Food is wonderful and wine list is great. Great people
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steamed Maine Mussels
ElaineP
As always our meal at Dovetail was spot on. I had the snapper and my wife the scallops. Bother dishes were thoughtfully prepared, attractive and very tasty. We've been fans for years and have never been disappointed in our meals at Dovetail or their sister restaurant, Brewers Fork.
Stacey Villani
We visited the Dovetail restaurant twice this past weekend! Friday night we stopped by for a glass of wine and appetizers. The food and services was so good, we asked them to find us a time on Saturday for a party of 6. They found us a time (it was early but worked). The food is nothing short of excellent. The ambiance is warm and inviting and made you feel welcome like a great neighborhood spot. The menu was a culinary adventure for sure (had to google a few ingredients), the offered a wide range of options that catered to various tastes. We started with some excellent focaccia bread crispy outside with great taste. Both the waitress on Friday and the waiter on Saturday recommend great wine selections.For the main course, I opted for Rigatoni with a Bolognese sauce that was very good. Others in the party had Pork Milanese, Pasta with Lobster, and Cacio e pepe, all enjoyed their meals.Overall, The Dovetail exceeded my expectations in every way. The food was exceptional, the services was excellent, and ambiance was very nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Milanese
Mikey
This is one of our favorite restaurants in Charlestown. Each person we interacted with was friendly and knowledgeable. The service was excellent. The food was delicious. They have high end wine at less than high end prices. The ambience is great. We went in March. We definitely want to go back in the warmer months because they have a great outdoor space.
Charma Holmes
I visited Boston back in May 2023 and visited this place. The food was amazing and the oysters were MAGNIFICENT! I purchased their homemade Sriracha sauce and I recently ran out. Words can’t describe how sad I am that I can’t get up and go to this establishment or buy the Sriracha sauce. If I ever come back to Boston, this is my first stop!
The food is really good. I just always go for the daily specials because they never disappoint. Ambiance is cozy. Can't wait to try it in the summer time. The service is quick and efficient!
Marie R.
Not impressed with the food at the shop. The bread they use with their sandwiches I'm not a fan of. Had the greek salad and chicken caesar today and both seemed fresh, but lacked flavor. They should also note they use chicken thigh meat in salads
Hans D
Love this spot and the little shop it has.I’d also recommend trying out brunch here!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jack Lathrop
Just had the best risotto I've ever had for dinner here!!! Excellent wine list as well.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Willy Damet
Awesome food, excellent service, would go back again!
Really nice atmosphere with a bar on one end, separate from a cozy dining room and open kitchen. Good service. The focaccia is absolutely incredible. Th rigatoni and grilled squash are also amazing.
Chronos
We went to the Valentine's dinner. With a pre paid 3 course meal, we were offered options ( 3 options per course). We couldnt have what we wanted in the first course ( Raw Tuna) they offered as a fish replacement we said no and went with the steak tartar, only for our surprise they first came to the table with the different fish they offered first. Secondly my wife and I wanted to have the Wagyu as the main dish, and again they said they would only have 1 piece left of Wagyu. My wife told me to get the Wagyu while she got something else. Guess what, I know Wagyu and that definitely was not what I am used to, and best a top sirloin from an Angus. The desert was really good and the server despite the mistakes was cheerful and trying his best. The music, although not for the Valentine mood, was good. Would I get back to give it an extra opportunity? Probably, but I dont the Valentine experience worthed it,
SarahW
Went to Dovetail for the Valentine's Day pre-fixe menu. The food was excellent - everything was well-balanced, good texture, flavorful, filling, etc. Wine and cocktails were delicious. Fair prices, great energy in the place, etc. We've been here many times, and would recommend this place to others who are looking to have a small gathering. My biggest complaint is that the table nearest the door (where we sat) was drafty when the door opened, and we had people waiting to be seated on either side of us because there was no standing room near the door. But the food and experience was otherwise so wonderful that we didn't feel that having people standing within 3 ft of us was all that terrible.
DavidJ
I think the chef needs to really reconsider his menu. We had two main issues with our meal. The beet salad and the cream cheese (Petit Robert) dessert. The beets in the salad were excellent, but the other lettuces were overly bitter. That paired with the balsamic and blue cheese did not work. I don't know what the chef was thinking. Like what food did the chef grow up on eating, that he would serve that to customers. It wasn't tasty at all. For the cream cheese dessert, that might be one of the worst food items I have ever ordered. There was nothing appealing about the cheese served with the fig jam. It was laughably bad as soon as it touched my mouth knowing this was the dessert on the $75 pre-fixe menu. I think the head chef really needs to reflect on how poor these two items are and consider why he got into cooking. Food is supposed to taste good and make people feel warm and happy.
Amazing!!! The food was delicious - flavor packed and right to taste - ambiance was intimate and still fun - we were placed by the kitchen and still enjoyed our seating. Overall great experience!
Seriously… eat here. Food is wonderful and wine list is great. Great people
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steamed Maine Mussels
As always our meal at Dovetail was spot on. I had the snapper and my wife the scallops. Bother dishes were thoughtfully prepared, attractive and very tasty. We've been fans for years and have never been disappointed in our meals at Dovetail or their sister restaurant, Brewers Fork.
We visited the Dovetail restaurant twice this past weekend! Friday night we stopped by for a glass of wine and appetizers. The food and services was so good, we asked them to find us a time on Saturday for a party of 6. They found us a time (it was early but worked). The food is nothing short of excellent. The ambiance is warm and inviting and made you feel welcome like a great neighborhood spot. The menu was a culinary adventure for sure (had to google a few ingredients), the offered a wide range of options that catered to various tastes. We started with some excellent focaccia bread crispy outside with great taste. Both the waitress on Friday and the waiter on Saturday recommend great wine selections.For the main course, I opted for Rigatoni with a Bolognese sauce that was very good. Others in the party had Pork Milanese, Pasta with Lobster, and Cacio e pepe, all enjoyed their meals.Overall, The Dovetail exceeded my expectations in every way. The food was exceptional, the services was excellent, and ambiance was very nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Milanese
This is one of our favorite restaurants in Charlestown. Each person we interacted with was friendly and knowledgeable. The service was excellent. The food was delicious. They have high end wine at less than high end prices. The ambience is great. We went in March. We definitely want to go back in the warmer months because they have a great outdoor space.
I visited Boston back in May 2023 and visited this place. The food was amazing and the oysters were MAGNIFICENT! I purchased their homemade Sriracha sauce and I recently ran out. Words can’t describe how sad I am that I can’t get up and go to this establishment or buy the Sriracha sauce. If I ever come back to Boston, this is my first stop!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Roll, Slow-Roasted Turkey Sandwich, Roasted Oysters, Local Roasted Oysters
The food is really good. I just always go for the daily specials because they never disappoint. Ambiance is cozy. Can't wait to try it in the summer time. The service is quick and efficient!
Not impressed with the food at the shop. The bread they use with their sandwiches I'm not a fan of. Had the greek salad and chicken caesar today and both seemed fresh, but lacked flavor. They should also note they use chicken thigh meat in salads
Love this spot and the little shop it has.I’d also recommend trying out brunch here!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just had the best risotto I've ever had for dinner here!!! Excellent wine list as well.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome food, excellent service, would go back again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Really nice atmosphere with a bar on one end, separate from a cozy dining room and open kitchen. Good service. The focaccia is absolutely incredible. Th rigatoni and grilled squash are also amazing.
We went to the Valentine's dinner. With a pre paid 3 course meal, we were offered options ( 3 options per course). We couldnt have what we wanted in the first course ( Raw Tuna) they offered as a fish replacement we said no and went with the steak tartar, only for our surprise they first came to the table with the different fish they offered first. Secondly my wife and I wanted to have the Wagyu as the main dish, and again they said they would only have 1 piece left of Wagyu. My wife told me to get the Wagyu while she got something else. Guess what, I know Wagyu and that definitely was not what I am used to, and best a top sirloin from an Angus. The desert was really good and the server despite the mistakes was cheerful and trying his best. The music, although not for the Valentine mood, was good. Would I get back to give it an extra opportunity? Probably, but I dont the Valentine experience worthed it,
Went to Dovetail for the Valentine's Day pre-fixe menu. The food was excellent - everything was well-balanced, good texture, flavorful, filling, etc. Wine and cocktails were delicious. Fair prices, great energy in the place, etc. We've been here many times, and would recommend this place to others who are looking to have a small gathering. My biggest complaint is that the table nearest the door (where we sat) was drafty when the door opened, and we had people waiting to be seated on either side of us because there was no standing room near the door. But the food and experience was otherwise so wonderful that we didn't feel that having people standing within 3 ft of us was all that terrible.
I think the chef needs to really reconsider his menu. We had two main issues with our meal. The beet salad and the cream cheese (Petit Robert) dessert. The beets in the salad were excellent, but the other lettuces were overly bitter. That paired with the balsamic and blue cheese did not work. I don't know what the chef was thinking. Like what food did the chef grow up on eating, that he would serve that to customers. It wasn't tasty at all. For the cream cheese dessert, that might be one of the worst food items I have ever ordered. There was nothing appealing about the cheese served with the fig jam. It was laughably bad as soon as it touched my mouth knowing this was the dessert on the $75 pre-fixe menu. I think the head chef really needs to reflect on how poor these two items are and consider why he got into cooking. Food is supposed to taste good and make people feel warm and happy.
Amazing!!! The food was delicious - flavor packed and right to taste - ambiance was intimate and still fun - we were placed by the kitchen and still enjoyed our seating. Overall great experience!