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Dovetail, Vancouver, BC
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Dovetail

CAN$31 to CAN$50
Contemporary Canadian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 67 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
California inspired family-style share plates, cocktails & vibes. Offering flavours influenced from our experiences, paired with groovy house tunes, a thoughtfully curated wine selection and a sophisticated cocktail list.

For large parties please email reservations@dovetailrestaurant.ca

Why they're an Icon

From the OpenTable editors: Inspired by the relaxed sophistication of California dining, this stylish spot embraces boho west coast vibes with its soft neutral tones and natural fabrics. Seasonal ingredients are the throughline of a playful menu that ranges from carne asada to spicy vodka pasta. After dinner, classic cocktails and a funky soundtrack encourage diners to hang out longer.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Canadian, Californian, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:30 am–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    (604) 336-1088
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    The back room of Yaletown’s Dovetail restaurant features an intimate space with a private bar. Available for semi-private or fully private bookings, this room is ideal for hosting birthdays, corporate events, and all of life's special celebrations.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Dining Coordinator: (604) 336-1088

What 294 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Contemporary Canadian

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Most Booked

  • Vancouver

    Hot spot

  • Vancouver

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Discover the vibrant and welcoming atmosphere at Dovetail in Vancouver. Known for its "amazing food and service," this chic spot offers a delightful menu featuring standout dishes like "spicy vodka pasta" and bang bang shrimp. While it can get "a bit loud," the lively vibe and attentive staff make it a must-visit.

294 Reviews
  1. Marlisse

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service is great. My husband and I shared the chicken parmigiana and pasta with spicy vodka tomato sauce, really great. This is the second time I’ve had the chicken parmigiana, definitely a share dish. Also had a happy hour transfusion (vodka, grape juice, ginger) so yummy!

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  2. Tina

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Probably one of the top 3 meals we have had. Every part of it, appies, drinks, mains, dessert. Amazing. I could eat a vat of the lemon tiramisu Would recommend and would dine again!!!

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  3. Leanne

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my second time at dovetail and it won’t be my last!! Got the “green teaser” at happy hour and it was delish. For food we got the bang bang shrimp ($16) WOW!! Soooo good and crispy but fresh and flavourful. Then we shared the Spicy Vodka pasta. Amazing (better than elephante in santa monica). Our server and all staff were wonderful and friendly and the vibes are always good! Love this place!!

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  4. Aiko

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant already became my favourite in town after my first visit to them as a group of four. The portion of each dish was just right to share with everyone. Deserts were also goooood! Can’t wait to go back again!

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  5. Gissela

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Morena was an amazing server! Food very yummy. A little noisy.

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  6. South

    Vancouver

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place. Great food take friends from out of town. Love the pastas. And want to they another nibble next time. Drinks can be improved with creativity. Still excellent!

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  7. Bryan

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great experience the food was out standing and our server Sam was awesome. Highly recommended this place.

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  8. Sue

    Vancouver

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful birthday lunch it was today! Carmen was amazing and the food was fabulous! Thank you! ❤️

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  9. Aman

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best restaurants in Vancouver. This place is all over the media and gets lots of attention for a very good reason. Pasta was incredible, Bang Bang Shrimp is some of the best shrimp I have ever tried, and the cocktails are fantastic- especially the Dovetail Sour. Special recognition needs to be given to our server Bella, and especially to the managers, Alex and Trevor. Some fantastic service and incredible management from them checking in and helping with any dislikes we had.

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  10. Charmaine

    Vancouver

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    All the staff were good, but Annika was outstanding and very lovely! Great evening with friends!

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FAQs

Dovetail is rated 4.8 stars by 294 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 67 times today
Google Map for Dovetail

1079 mainland street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1S3

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Yaletown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:30 am–1:00 am
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Canadian, Californian, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Phone number
    (604) 336-1088
  • Private party facilities
    The back room of Yaletown’s Dovetail restaurant features an intimate space with a private bar. Available for semi-private or fully private bookings, this room is ideal for hosting birthdays, corporate events, and all of life's special celebrations.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Dining Coordinator: (604) 336-1088
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