Dovetail - Charlestown

4.8

148 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for business meals

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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
(617) 337-5070
Website
http://www.dovetailcharlestown.com/
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.

Location
1 Sixth St, Boston, MA 02129-4516
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

Experiences

NYE Pre-Fixe Dinner @ Dovetail
$125.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
Celebrate the New Year at Dovetail! Indulge on a Four Course Pre-Fixe Dinner created by Chef John Paine. There will be the option to add-on Wine Pairings curated by Kari Cooney. Tickets include: -Four Course Dinner -Reservation (Excludes drinks, tax and gratuity) $125pp

Popular dishes

Cabernet Franc | Cremant de Loire Rose | Arnaud Lambert | Loire Valley, France NV
Pinot Meunier / Chardonnay / Pinot Noir 'Ultradition' | Laherte Freres | Champagne, France 2019
available in half bottle
Paralleda / Xarel-Lo / Macabeo 'Cava Brut' | Dibon | Catalonia, Spain NV
Glera 'Sottoriva Col Fondo Prosecco' | Malibran | Veneto, Italy 2018

White Wines by the Glass

Chardonnay | Husch | Mendocino, California 2021
Chenin Blanc 'Saint-Cyr-En-Bourg' | Arnaud Lambert | Loire, France 2021
Sauvignon Blanc 'Southern Right' | Hamilton-Russell | Walker Bay, South Africa 2022
Vermentino / Pinot Grigio / Falanghina / Arneis / Fiano | Giornata | Paso Robles, CA 2022
Arneis / Moscato 'E Bianco!' | Poderi Cellario | Piedmont, Italy
Hondarrabi Zuri / Beltza | Ulacia 'Txakolina' | Basque, Spain 2022
Garnacha Blanca 'Portal Blanco' Celler Piñol | Catalonia, Spain | 2020

Red Wines by the Glass

Pinot Noir | Violet Hill | Rogue Valley, Oregon 2021
Cabernet Sauvignon | Broadside | Paso Robles, California 2019
Nebbiolo | La Kiuva | Valle d'Aosta, Italy 2020
Garnacha | Vina Zorzal | Navarra, Spain 2021
Monastrell / Tempranillo / Syrah 'Carro' | Senorio Barahonda | Yecla, Spain 2018
Sangiovese | Spinetta | Tuscany, Italy 2018

Wines by the Bottle

Chardonnay / Pinot Noir / Poulsard / Trousseau 'Indigene' Cremant du Jura | Tissot | Jura, France NV (Sparkling)
Nebbiolo 'Rosanna' Brut Rose | Ettore Germano | Piedmont, Italy NV (Sparkling)
Chardonnay 'TER Blanc Brut' | Phillipe Gonet | Champagne, France NV (Sparkling)
Bianchetta Genovese 'U Pastine Portofino' | Bisson | Liguria, Italy 2018 (White)
Sauvignon Blanc | Cadre 'Stone Blossom' | Edna Valley, California 2021 (White)
Sauvignon Blanc 'Sancerre' | Malleron | Loire, France 2020 (White)
Chenin Blanc | Anjou Blanc | Ogereau | Loire Valley, France 2021 (White)
Carricante 'Etna Bianco' | Benanti | Sicily, Italy 2018 (White)
Riesling 'Trocken' | Sybille Kuntz | Mosel, Germany 2018 (White)
Chardonnay 'Chablis' | Christian Moreau | Burgundy, France 2019 (White)
Chardonnay 'Porter Bass' | Ceritas | Sonoma Coast, California 2018 (White)
Chardonnay | Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru | Domaine Chevalier | Burgundy, France 2018 (White)
Pinot Noir | Santenay 1er Cru | Domaine Jessiaume | Burgundy, France 2020 (Red)
Cannonau (Grenache) | Sella & Mosca | Sardinia, Italy 2018 (Red)
Sangiovese 'Brunello di Montalcino' | Casanova di Neri Tuscany, Italy 2017 (Red)
Tintilla 'Vara y Pulgar' | Alberto Ortez | Andalucia, Spain 2017 (Red)
Nebbiolo | Barolo 'Bricco Boschis' | Roccheviberti | Piedmont, Italy 2018 (Red)
Monastrell 'Elo' | Alberto Ortez | Yecla, Spain 2014 (Red)
Cabernet Sauvignon | Matthiasson | Napa Valley, California 2017 (Red)
Friulano 'Collio' | Venica & Venica | Friuli, Italy 2019 (White)
Petite Arvine 'Vallee d'Aoste' | Grosjean Freres | Valle d'Aosta, Italy 2019 (White)
Pinot Noir | De la Boue | Willamette Valley, Oregon 2020 (Red)
Syrah 'Saint Joseph' Vincent Paris | Rhone, France | 2020 (Red)

Beer & Cider

Graft Strange Range | Farmhouse Cider, New York 9oz | 6.9% (On Draft)
Oxbow Spectral | Farmhouse Ale w/ Sea Salt, Lime, & Cherries, Maine 9oz | 5.5% (On Draft)
Schilling Paddleford | Saison, New Hampshire 12oz | 5.6% (On Draft)
Dieu du Ciel Sentinelle | Kolsch, Montreal 12oz | 5.1% (On Draft)
Foam Another Trip around the Sun | DIPA, Vermont 12oz | 8% (On Draft)
Schilling Flusterpost | Stick Alt, New Hampshire 12oz | 6% (On Draft)
Dieu du Ciel Blanche du Paradis | Witbier, Montreal 12oz | 5.5% (On Draft)
Dieu du Ciel Disco Soleil | IPA, Montreal 12oz | 6.5% (On Draft)
Eden Imperial 11° Rose | Cider, Vermont 375ml | 11%
Isastegi | Basque Cider, Spain 375ml | 6%

Non-Alcoholic

Mexican Cola
Saratoga Sparkling
Diet Coke
Housemade Lemonade
Housemade Iced Tea
Hank's Sodas

What 148 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

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Boston
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Dovetail in Charlestown shines as a "cute little neighborhood bistro" with creative dishes and exceptional service. Guests rave about the "picturesque patio" and "flawless service." The wine selection and brunch options are noteworthy. While some mention a rushed experience, the overall vibe and quality food make it "one of our absolute favorite spots."

148 Reviews

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Natalie
Greater Boston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They were very accommodating when we arrived with an extra person - asked us if we wanted to wait up to 30 minutes for another table, which we did and then were seated within 15 minutes. The food and service were excellent. Highly recommend.
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Allison
Greater Boston
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and great service! We will be back.
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stephanie
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food paired with pinot noir from Oregon that was delightful!
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Matthew
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The squid ink ravioli special was AMAZING but I would have appreciated a bigger portion.
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Jane
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My granddaughter and I had a lovely brunch-great food and service!!!
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Candy
Caribbean
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was spectacular and the service was great too. Cozy place to have dinner with a nice assortment of dishes. Love all the small plates. Also, had a great red wine from Spain that was well priced. Look forward to going back.
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Laurey
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely evening. Stellar waitress. Great wine I had the red snapper and I loved it. The staff was patient with us as we were with friends that we hadn't seen in 25 years and we couldn't stop talking!!!!
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Therese
Greater Boston
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The service was terrible. We were rushed. The apps and entrees all arrived at once. There was a sense that we needed to rush from the minute we sat down. We had a reservation at 6:45 and were out by 7:45. We were given to bill before we completed our meal and when we paid, even as we were sitting chatting, out table was cleared. There is no option for tea after a meal and there is no dessert! Food was ok, good, not great. There is no way I would go back. Sorry that we took friends there. Went for a walk and got coffee, tea and dessert elsewhere. Very disappointing Friday night out.
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Babette
New York City
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a gem in Charlestown. Ryan was absolutely exceptional as not only a server but also a sommelier, his attentiveness to our table while supporting others was above the bar. The entire team of Dovetail seems to click with collaborative energy. The local squash blossom torta was insanely good as was the tuna crudo. Cannot wait to go back for more of the menu!
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pam
Greater Boston
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Good place to have conversation and interesting food
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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 148 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://www.dovetailcharlestown.com/
Phone number
(617) 337-5070
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.

Dovetail - Charlestown

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

NYE Pre-Fixe Dinner @ Dovetail

Atlantic Halibut

Bigoli (Fat Spaghetti)

Spaghetti

Sparkling Wines by the Glass

Cabernet Franc | Cremant de Loire Rose | Arnaud Lambert | Loire Valley, France NV

Pinot Meunier / Chardonnay / Pinot Noir 'Ultradition' | Laherte Freres | Champagne, France 2019

Paralleda / Xarel-Lo / Macabeo 'Cava Brut' | Dibon | Catalonia, Spain NV

Glera 'Sottoriva Col Fondo Prosecco' | Malibran | Veneto, Italy 2018

White Wines by the Glass

Chardonnay | Husch | Mendocino, California 2021

Chenin Blanc 'Saint-Cyr-En-Bourg' | Arnaud Lambert | Loire, France 2021

Sauvignon Blanc 'Southern Right' | Hamilton-Russell | Walker Bay, South Africa 2022

Vermentino / Pinot Grigio / Falanghina / Arneis / Fiano | Giornata | Paso Robles, CA 2022

Arneis / Moscato 'E Bianco!' | Poderi Cellario | Piedmont, Italy

Hondarrabi Zuri / Beltza | Ulacia 'Txakolina' | Basque, Spain 2022

Garnacha Blanca 'Portal Blanco' Celler Piñol | Catalonia, Spain | 2020

Red Wines by the Glass

Pinot Noir | Violet Hill | Rogue Valley, Oregon 2021

Cabernet Sauvignon | Broadside | Paso Robles, California 2019

Nebbiolo | La Kiuva | Valle d'Aosta, Italy 2020

Garnacha | Vina Zorzal | Navarra, Spain 2021

Monastrell / Tempranillo / Syrah 'Carro' | Senorio Barahonda | Yecla, Spain 2018

Sangiovese | Spinetta | Tuscany, Italy 2018

Wines by the Bottle

Chardonnay / Pinot Noir / Poulsard / Trousseau 'Indigene' Cremant du Jura | Tissot | Jura, France NV (Sparkling)

Nebbiolo 'Rosanna' Brut Rose | Ettore Germano | Piedmont, Italy NV (Sparkling)

Chardonnay 'TER Blanc Brut' | Phillipe Gonet | Champagne, France NV (Sparkling)

Bianchetta Genovese 'U Pastine Portofino' | Bisson | Liguria, Italy 2018 (White)

Sauvignon Blanc | Cadre 'Stone Blossom' | Edna Valley, California 2021 (White)

Sauvignon Blanc 'Sancerre' | Malleron | Loire, France 2020 (White)

Chenin Blanc | Anjou Blanc | Ogereau | Loire Valley, France 2021 (White)

Carricante 'Etna Bianco' | Benanti | Sicily, Italy 2018 (White)

Riesling 'Trocken' | Sybille Kuntz | Mosel, Germany 2018 (White)

Chardonnay 'Chablis' | Christian Moreau | Burgundy, France 2019 (White)

Chardonnay 'Porter Bass' | Ceritas | Sonoma Coast, California 2018 (White)

Chardonnay | Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru | Domaine Chevalier | Burgundy, France 2018 (White)

Pinot Noir | Santenay 1er Cru | Domaine Jessiaume | Burgundy, France 2020 (Red)

Cannonau (Grenache) | Sella & Mosca | Sardinia, Italy 2018 (Red)

Sangiovese 'Brunello di Montalcino' | Casanova di Neri Tuscany, Italy 2017 (Red)

Tintilla 'Vara y Pulgar' | Alberto Ortez | Andalucia, Spain 2017 (Red)

Nebbiolo | Barolo 'Bricco Boschis' | Roccheviberti | Piedmont, Italy 2018 (Red)

Monastrell 'Elo' | Alberto Ortez | Yecla, Spain 2014 (Red)

Cabernet Sauvignon | Matthiasson | Napa Valley, California 2017 (Red)

Friulano 'Collio' | Venica & Venica | Friuli, Italy 2019 (White)

Petite Arvine 'Vallee d'Aoste' | Grosjean Freres | Valle d'Aosta, Italy 2019 (White)

Pinot Noir | De la Boue | Willamette Valley, Oregon 2020 (Red)

Syrah 'Saint Joseph' Vincent Paris | Rhone, France | 2020 (Red)

Beer & Cider

Graft Strange Range | Farmhouse Cider, New York 9oz | 6.9% (On Draft)

Oxbow Spectral | Farmhouse Ale w/ Sea Salt, Lime, & Cherries, Maine 9oz | 5.5% (On Draft)

Schilling Paddleford | Saison, New Hampshire 12oz | 5.6% (On Draft)

Dieu du Ciel Sentinelle | Kolsch, Montreal 12oz | 5.1% (On Draft)

Foam Another Trip around the Sun | DIPA, Vermont 12oz | 8% (On Draft)

Schilling Flusterpost | Stick Alt, New Hampshire 12oz | 6% (On Draft)

Dieu du Ciel Blanche du Paradis | Witbier, Montreal 12oz | 5.5% (On Draft)

Dieu du Ciel Disco Soleil | IPA, Montreal 12oz | 6.5% (On Draft)

Eden Imperial 11° Rose | Cider, Vermont 375ml | 11%

Isastegi | Basque Cider, Spain 375ml | 6%

Non-Alcoholic

Mexican Cola

Saratoga Sparkling

Diet Coke

Housemade Lemonade

Housemade Iced Tea

Hank's Sodas

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Dovetail - Charlestown offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Dovetail - Charlestown restaurant rated?

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout