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Dovetail

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 74 times today

Great for happy hour
Good for special occasions
Lively

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

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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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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
Website
https://www.dovetailrestaurant.ca/
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

Location
1079 mainland street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1S3
Neighborhood
Yaletown
Parking details
None

Popular dishes

OlivesCA$11.00
rosemary & orange peel infused
Table BreadCA$10.00
focaccia, balsamic butter, rosemary salt
ShishitosCA$14.00
sesame salt, horseradish cream, togarashi
Tuna TartareCA$24.00
albacore, yuzu kosho, tofu, avocado, edamame, fried lotus
Bang Bang ShrimpCA$21.00
spicy aioli, chives, pickled fresno
Butter Beef TatakiCA$22.00
crispy shallots, butter soy sauce, cilantro
Mochiko ChickenCA$21.00
marinated cucumber, gochu-mayo, lemon
Mushroom ToastCA$22.00
sherry cream, pickled onion, brioche
Carne Asada CA$20.00
marinated flank steak, salsa verde, pickled onion, cotija cheese, corn tortilla

Salads + Sides

Baby Gem LettuceCA$31.00
balsamic caesar, pangrattato, grana padano
KaleCA$27.00
roasted shallot vinaigrette, almonds, feta
BrusselsCA$14.00
black garlic aioli, lemon, grana padano
BroccoliniCA$15.00
tahini yogurt, nutritional yeast, lemon
Baby PotatoesCA$12.00
herbs, garlic aioli
FriesCA$12.00
shaved grana padano, herbs, rosemary salt

Pasta

Spicy VodkaCA$30.00
lumaconi, calabrian chilli, pecorino
"Carbonara"CA$34.00
radiatore, double smoked bacon, soft egg, black pepper, pecorino
BoloCA$34.00
tagliatelle, slow cooked beef & pork ragu, pecorino
MushroomCA$31.00
mafaldine, mushroom ragu, sherry cream, grana padano
Rotating Plant-Based PastaCA$28.00

Large Plates

12oz StriploinCA$65.00
chimichurri, horseradish cream
28oz Bone-In RibeyeCA$115.00
chimichurri, horseradish cream
SteelheadCA$49.00
12oz fillet, tarragon remoulade, lemon, herbs
Chicken ParmCA$34.00
panko parmesan breast, pomodoro, fior di latte, basil
BurgerCA$25.00
double patty, comeback sauce, onion, pickle, american cheese, fries

Desserts

Lemon TiramisuCA$12.00
limoncello soaked lady fingers, mascarpone, lemon curd
Chocolate BrownieCA$13.00
sponge toffee, tahitian vanilla gelato, chocolate sauce, maldon salt
AffogatoCA$8.00
tahitian vanilla gelato, Pallet Roasters, espresso
Passionfruit SorbetCA$6.00

What 364 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Vancouver / British Columbia
Contemporary Canadian
Vancouver / British Columbia
Most Booked
Vancouver
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Dovetail in Vancouver is a vibrant dining spot that offers "amazing food and service" with a chic ambiance. Guests rave about the "spicy vodka pasta" and "bang bang shrimp," while the family-style share plates ensure a delightful experience. The staff is "friendly and attentive," making every visit memorable.

364 Reviews

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Shiena
Seattle
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Ordered the chimichurri steak which was pretty salty. Servers weren’t very attentive and food took awhile to come.
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cindy
VIP
Las Vegas
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and atmosphere. The wine prices could use an adjustment, quite high prices by the glass.
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Linda
Vancouver
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Social media definitely overhyped this one! Pasta was good but nothing crazy same with the desserts. We tried their dine out menu and sadly when the pasta came out it was cold, which surprised me considering it was a busy Saturday afternoon. Their appetizers were tasty, I enjoyed their bang bang shrimp. Cocktails were light and tasty even though it was 2oz.
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Juji
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went Last Night for My Birthday Dinner. The staff was great! Menu may seem small but the food and portions are very rich in flavour. Decor of the place is very cozy and laidback. It was a nice escape on a cold winter night to enjoy meals with friends and family. Dovetail also provided me with a Happy Birthday card which was really sweet along with a complimentary dessert. I would definitely dine in again.
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Blake
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, server was attentive and friendly. Food was exactly what we wanted
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Jeremy
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and experience. We shared all our dishes so got try a bit of everything.
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Preet
Vancouver
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food and good drinks for happy hour. Pretty ambiance too
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Brian
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The dine out menu was quite generous and easy to share as well!!! All fantastic options and the service was great.
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Aidan
Vancouver
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Appetizers is good, we tried Bang Bang Shrimp & Butter Beef Tataki, but the Entrees and Service are terrible, tasteless "Carbonara" and Spicy Vodka, even the pasta itself is tasteles. And after the meal me and partner got the stomach flu..
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Ally
Vancouver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely experience with Dine Out at Dovetail. Service was excellent, food was delicious, and we loved the bright, laidback environment. The Dine Out menu was a great deal but the rest of the menu looked really good as well. We’ll definitely be back to try other dishes!
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Dovetail is rated 4.8 stars by 364 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

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 74 times today

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

Website
https://www.dovetailrestaurant.ca/
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

Dovetail

Make a reservation

Why they're an Icon

Private dining

Additional information

Lemon Tiramisu

Mushroom Toast

Butter Beef Tataki

Small Plates

OlivesCA$11.00

Table BreadCA$10.00

ShishitosCA$14.00

Tuna TartareCA$24.00

Bang Bang ShrimpCA$21.00

Butter Beef TatakiCA$22.00

Mochiko ChickenCA$21.00

Mushroom ToastCA$22.00

Carne Asada CA$20.00

Salads + Sides

Baby Gem LettuceCA$31.00

KaleCA$27.00

BrusselsCA$14.00

BroccoliniCA$15.00

Baby PotatoesCA$12.00

FriesCA$12.00

Pasta

Spicy VodkaCA$30.00

"Carbonara"CA$34.00

BoloCA$34.00

MushroomCA$31.00

Rotating Plant-Based PastaCA$28.00

Large Plates

12oz StriploinCA$65.00

28oz Bone-In RibeyeCA$115.00

SteelheadCA$49.00

Chicken ParmCA$34.00

BurgerCA$25.00

Desserts

Lemon TiramisuCA$12.00

Chocolate BrownieCA$13.00

AffogatoCA$8.00

Passionfruit SorbetCA$6.00

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