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Dovetail - Charlestown, Boston, MA

Dovetail - Charlestown

4.8 (171)
$31 to $50
American
1 Sixth St, Boston, MA 02129-4516

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
We are a neighborhood restaurant & wine bar located in the heart of the Charlestown Navy Yard. Little sister to Brewer's Fork, we focus on wine, house-made pasta and local seafood. We have a large, dog-friendly seasonal patio located on a tree-lined cobblestone walking street. We are located just off the Freedom Trail, steps away from the U.S.S. Constitution Museum & Boston Harbor Walk.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Bistro, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 11:30 am–9:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    John Paine
  • Catering
    We cater! Email theshop@dovetailcharlestown.com for more information!
  • Private party facilities
    Our dining room, bar, and patio are all available for private events. For more information, please email dovetailcharlestown@gmail.com.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Charlestown
  • Cross street
    We are located on Sixth Street, directly off of First Avenue.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 171 people are saying

Dovetail - Charlestown reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Boston

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dovetail in Charlestown offers a "cozy place" with "excellent service" and an "amazing experience." Guests rave about dishes like lamb tartare and grilled halibut, with standout mentions for their "amazing mussels." The "friendly and knowledgeable staff" create a "warm ambiance," making it a "hidden gem." Highly recommended!
171 Reviews
  1. Lois VIP

    Greater Boston82 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were able to sit outside which was perfect for our 2 young grandsons. The brunch menu accommodated all the various dietary requests.

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  2. Sheri

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful brunch in the courtyard. Excellent service!

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  3. Debra VIP

    Greater Boston83 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Ceviche delicious. Halibut dish was perfect. We will return.

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  4. Jennifer

    Washington DC11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing MarMon post race celebration dinner. Portions were appropriate and cocktail and wine selection excellent. The super Frenchy was amazing. Will definitely be back.

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  5. Caroline

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing dinner and experience. Such a cozy place. We will be back.

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  6. Perry VIP

    Naples33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lamb tartare served with potato chips was exquisite. The grilled halibut on a purée of cauliflower was wonderful. As usual, I give this a five star performance!

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  7. Patty

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful lunch. Food and service were great. Would definitely go back.

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  8. Daniel

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A hidden gem in Charlestown with a fantastic menu to taste!

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  9. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Greater Boston13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great for lunch...place was pretty quiet but I liked the vibe and would definitely go back for dinner. I thought the service was slow for not being busy and the lunch menu is same pricing as dinner.

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  10. Melissa VIP

    Greater Boston30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved Dovetail! Cool ambiance, and incredibly friendly staff. Service and food were amazing. Mussels were delicious as an appetizer, and the halibut and skate special were fantastic! Excited to return in the warmer weather to enjoy the outdoor patio!

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FAQs

Dovetail - Charlestown offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 337-5070.

Dovetail - Charlestown is rated 4.8 stars by 171 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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1 Sixth St, Boston, MA 02129-4516

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    We are located on Sixth Street, directly off of First Avenue.
  • Neighborhood
    Charlestown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 11:30 am–9:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Bistro, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    John Paine
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We cater! Email theshop@dovetailcharlestown.com for more information!
  • Private party facilities
    Our dining room, bar, and patio are all available for private events. For more information, please email dovetailcharlestown@gmail.com.
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