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Dovetail, Washington, DC

Dovetail

4.4
4.4
109 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for business meals
Exploring the crossroads of southern hospitality and Mid-Atlantic cuisine, Dovetail draws from regional ingredients to innovate with the dynamic flavors of the Northeast. Situated on the District's 14th Street corridor within Viceroy Washington DC, the indoor-outdoor restaurant offers rotating seasonal menus featuring the freshest ingredients from East Coast farmers, fishermen and purveyors. Relax on our all-weather outdoor patio for brunch or dinner while enjoying a destination raw bar with chilled Maine lobster and Chesapeake oysters, tantalizing appetizers like deviled eggs with kimchi or pork rinds with homemade ranch, exquisitely prepared dry aged steaks paired with fresh local vegetables, and sweet seasonal treats. Don't miss our happy hour where Dovetail's formidable beverage program is the star - highlighting local spirits, a selection of new and old world wines, craft brews, and inventive cocktails. At Dovetail, we're always up for sharing a good meal.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    James Gee

Experiences

  • 3-course Cherry Picks Dinner $45

    $45.00 per person

    Mar 20, 2025 - Apr 13, 2025
    In Celebration of 2025 Cherry Blossom Season, our acclaimed chef James Gee has prepared an astonishing 4-course Cherry Picks tasting menu featuring season's flavors and with far-eastern influenced ingredients. Come an join us to indulge our regions one of biggest festivities. Along with
    3-course Cherry Picks Dinner $45 Photo
  • 4-course Cherry Picks Dinner $55

    $55.00 per person

    Mar 20, 2025 - Apr 13, 2025
    In Celebration of 2025 Cherry Blossom Season, our acclaimed chef James Gee has prepared an astonishing 4-course Cherry Picks tasting menu featuring season's flavors and with far-eastern influenced ingredients. Come an join us to indulge our regions one of biggest festivities. Along with
    4-course Cherry Picks Dinner $55 Photo
  • Cherry Blossom Season Cherry Picks Brunch Specials

    Mar 22, 2025 - Apr 13, 2025
    In Celebration of 2025 Cherry Blossom Season, our acclaimed chef James Gee has prepared Cherry Picks Brunch Specials featuring season's flavors and with far-eastern influenced ingredients. Come an join us to indulge our regions one of biggest festivities.
    Cherry Blossom Season Cherry Picks Brunch Specials Photo

Offers

  • Dovetail Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    HAPPY HOUR served from 4pm to 6pm, daily BAR BITES $10 royale with cheese burger $1 oysters, on half shell $5 hushpuppy fritters $4 snap cracklin' $7 crab deviled eggs $9 baked macaroni & pimento cheese BEVERAGES $6 house red, white or rosé $6 draft beer $10 sangria red or white $11-12 dealer’s choice cocktail of the day

    Dovetail Happy Hour Photo

What 109 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dovetail offers a "unique experience" with "amazing food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the cozy ambiance and "beautifully crafted cocktails." The restaurant is noted for its "great happy hour" and creative dishes like crab deviled eggs. Though some found it pricey, it remains a "hidden gem worth visiting."

109 Reviews
  1. Christine VIP

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed a memorable, specially curated culinary dining experience featuring local products from Roseda Farm and wine pairing from Banville Wine Merchants. Great food, wine, ambience and service. A special thanks to our Server Deniz!

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  2. OpenTable Diner VIP

    London4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Our server was nice, but the quality of the food wasn’t great. My duck was overdone and flavorless. The potential for the ambience is there, but most of the lights were off, and it felt like the place was shutting down. Won’t be recommending to others.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this restaurant. I particularly like the fact that the location m, inside the Viceroy hotel, where there is an artist gallery. Each time I dined at The Dovetsil I could check out the local artists. It’s a wonderful indoor/outdoor space!

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  4. Tyesha

    Washington DC7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We attended an Art event at the Viceroy. Made reservations for happy hour & an early dinner. Although it wasn’t busy at the restaurant when ordered our 1st round of drinks, the Sangria ran out quickly. I only got to have 1, then opted for Prosecco. The fish slider’s were very spicy, it is not in the sauce but in the fish itself. I wasn’t a fan. The pimento cheese is not it, reminds me of my grandmother. The hush puppies were good. The hostess & waiter were attentive. The bartender needed help as the bar & restaurant filled up. Overall, a decent experience.

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  5. Cyrus VIP

    Washington DC1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was average with some dishes better than others but there seemed to be confusion in what direction the dishes were going in terms of a flavor profile. Good quality ingredients but lacking a vision with flavor.

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  6. Ryan

    Washington DC1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Valentine’s Day special is what they had so I might have been on a bad night. In my entire $75 meal I got a glass of sparkling wine, 3 oysters, 4 scallops, and a sliver of cake. Poor value. The food was good and service was fine it just wasn’t worth the $200 for 2 I spent.

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  7. James VIP

    Washington DC23 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    My wife and I deiced to go to Dovetail on Valentine's Day because of the prix-fix menu and the win pairings. We sat at the bar and had great service, but the food was not good. We stated with oysters that we could not even finish because they tasted terrible. Then we had a bland heart of palm salad. My wife had the pasta and it was rather bland. I asked for a medium rare steak that came out medium well. It was tough and hard to eat. It was accompanied by some mased potatoes that were fine. The desert dishes were just OK. Again, the service was great. I would consider going back for a drink at the bar, but not the food.

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  8. Serena

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for a brunch date during their Restaurant Week offering and already have plans to return with friends a week later! Mimosa ratio was great, and the service was phenomenal. Food was also terrific, textures and flavors all playing beautifully together. Overall, a wonderful way to spend the morning. Definitely worth putting on your brunch list!

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  9. Julian VIP

    Hawaii3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience we went for restaurant week. I got the deviled eggs with grab meat. Great portion size it was amazing. Also got the French toast the almond butter was good if you want it they served it on the side. Over 5/5

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  10. Cayna

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent underrated gem tucked inside the viceroy hotel! The restaurant week menu was so tasty someone in our party tried everything on the menu and we loved it all. Delicious elevated American classics with a slight southern flair. Excellent cocktails and unique bar offerings. Awesome patio!!

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FAQs

Dovetail does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Dovetail also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 742-3150.

Dovetail is rated 4.4 stars by 109 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Dovetail

1430 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005-5401

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    James Gee
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