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Dovetail, Vancouver, BC
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Dovetail

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CAN$31 to CAN$50
Contemporary Canadian
1079 mainland street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1S3

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 92 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for happy hour
  • 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

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.

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
  • 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

Private dining

Menu

Small Plates

  • 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

          • MeatballsCA$24.00

            whipped ricotta, grilled focaccia, tomato sauce

            • Bang Bang ShrimpCA$22.00

              spicy aioli, chives, pickled fresno

              • Butter Beef TatakiCA$23.00

                crispy shallots, butter soy sauce, cilantro

                • Mochiko ChickenCA$22.00

                  marinated cucumber, gochu-mayo, lemon

                  • Carne Asada CA$21.00

                    marinated flank steak, salsa verde, pickled onion, cotija cheese, corn tortilla

                    Salads + Sides

                    • Baby Gem LettuceCA$31.00

                      balsamic caesar, pangrattato, grana padano

                      • BrusselsCA$15.00

                        black garlic aioli, lemon, grana padano

                        • BroccoliniCA$15.00

                          roasted shallot vinaigrette, crispy shallots

                          • Baby PotatoesCA$13.00

                            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

                                                  • Pistachio CheesecakeCA$18.00

                                                    toasted coconut filo, pistachio butter, milk chocolate

                                                    • 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

                                                            Last updated: March 18, 2025

                                                            What 393 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

                                                            Noise • Moderate

                                                            Loved For

                                                            • Vancouver / British Columbia

                                                              Contemporary Canadian

                                                            • Vancouver

                                                              Most Booked

                                                            Review summary

                                                            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                            Dovetail is a vibrant dining spot in Vancouver known for its "amazing food" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the "spicy vodka pasta" and "bang bang shrimp." The ambiance is lively, perfect for both intimate and group gatherings. Expect attentive staff who make dining experiences "truly memorable."
                                                            393 Reviews

                                                            1. Simmy

                                                              Vancouver1 review

                                                              2.0

                                                              Dined today

                                                              1. Overall 2
                                                              2. Food 3
                                                              3. Service 1
                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                              We started off with a great waitress, but midway through the evening, someone else took over—and that’s when the experience went downhill. The new server was rude and made us feel rushed. We were celebrating a birthday, and yet none of the staff acknowledged it or seemed to have read the notes we included in the reservation. The server, who was wearing a matching white set and had long hair, came over and asked if we were ready to go. We told her we were done with our current plates, expecting her to at least offer us the dessert menu—but instead, we had to prompt her ourselves. While we were still eating our dessert, she brought the bill and payment machine to the table without saying a word, and even took our dessert plates away without asking if we were finished. Not once did she check in to see how we were doing. The service was truly terrible. It was only 9:10 PM when this happened, and our reservation was for 8:15 PM—so it’s not like we overstayed. We felt extremely rushed and left feeling unhappy.

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                                                            2. Trevor

                                                              Vancouver1 review

                                                              4.0

                                                              Dined 1 day ago

                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 4
                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                              Great food. Service was attentive to start but sort of fell off near the end. Had to sit with empty/dirty plates for a bit

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                                                            3. aylee

                                                              Toronto1 review

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined 2 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Loved our serves and the food was incredible! The girl who brought us to our table was not very kind or open and kind of just rolled her eyes when we told her we had a reservation, but everyone inside was fantastic and super kind

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                                                            4. Busra

                                                              Vancouver7 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined on March 30, 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              My fav pasta is mushroom one. I really love it. The lemon tiramisu I ordered was really delicious but it wasn’t quite like traditional tiramisu, it was more like a cake The lemon tiramisu should be called a cake instead

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                                                            5. Gillian

                                                              Palm Springs2 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined on March 30, 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                              Friendly staff, delicious food. Ordered 4 different dishes for family style. Wonderful lunch!

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                                                            6. Chad

                                                              Vancouver2 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined on March 28, 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              We absolutely love everything about Dovetail. The food is amazing, the staff attentive without being overbearing and the room is absolutely lovely. We are lucky to be able to come to Vancouver every 4 to 5 weeks and a lunch at Dovetail is a must do each and every time.

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                                                            7. debbie

                                                              Vancouver3 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined on March 25, 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                              The food, ambiance and service at Dovetail is excellent. The shareable portion sizes are perfect. The 4 of us shared the chicken, shrimp, Brussels & potato appetizer which were all absolutely delicious.

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                                                            8. Cory VIP

                                                              Vancouver3 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined on March 21, 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Great as always. Great food atmosphere and service for a business lunch.

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                                                            9. Kim

                                                              Vancouver5 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined on March 21, 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Our server was so professional and knowledgeable giving g us time to decide our food order , friendly and happy Food was delicious indeed and all food arrived at perfect time Nice vibe cos it was busy Thanks and will recommend and be back soon👍🏽🤤

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                                                            10. OpenTable Diner

                                                              Vancouver2 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined on March 20, 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Dovetail made me feel so celebrated on my birthday! They took care of myself and my family and the food was outstanding!! Best believe me and my family will be back soon!!

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                                                            FAQs

                                                            Dovetail is rated 4.8 stars by 393 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                            Make a reservation

                                                            Booked 92 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
                                                            • 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
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