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Dovetail, Washington, DC

Dovetail

4.5
4.5
92 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
A photo of Dovetail restaurant

Dovetail

4.5
$31 to $50
American
Logan Circle

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (202) 742-3150
  • Website
    https://www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/washington-dc/dovetail
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    James Gee
  • Catering
    For booking private events, please contact: DC Sales Team Office 202 742-3144 dc.sales@viceroyhotelsandresorts.com
  • Private party facilities
    For booking private events, please contact: DC Sales Team Office 202 742-3144 dc.sales@viceroyhotelsandresorts.com
  • Location
    1430 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005-5401
  • Neighborhood
    Logan Circle
  • Cross street
    14th St. NW
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    McPherson Square - Orange, Silver and Blue Lines
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve Dinner at Dovetail

    $99.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Dovetail is Celebrating the New Year's Eve with An Astonishing 3-course Dinner Our acclaimed Executive Chef James curated. Please refer to our website for the prix-fixe menu details - we will also offer specially priced by the bottle selection.
    New Year's Eve Dinner at Dovetail 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

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 92 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Great for outdoor dining

  • District of Columbia

    Great for outdoor dining

  • District of Columbia

    Good for special occasions

  • District of Columbia

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dovetail offers an inviting and elegant dining experience with "amazing" food and attentive staff. Guests rave about the "lovely intimate staff" and exceptional service, especially for special occasions like birthdays and anniversaries. The atmosphere is both elegant and comforting, with a beautiful patio space. It's a "hidden gem" worth visiting for any occasion.

92 Reviews

  1. Andreas

    Stuttgart

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We discovered this beautiful and relaxed gem by chance. Advertised as American cuisine it actually shows great international influence and diversity. A few down to earth but exquisite choices and a small but exclusive choice of wines from all around the world. A must visit for a relaxed evening.

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  2. MarkJ

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice brunch spot—- would recommend for a weekend

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  3. TracyB

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely anniversary dinner with complimentary bubbly. The service was fantastic. Food was amazing. Do not skip dessert.

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  4. Dr. Phillip

    Richmond

    88 reviews

    5.0

    88 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service at Dovetail is ALWAYS excellent! Food was well prepared.

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  5. Alan

    Sydney

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Worst food we have experienced nearing the end of a 4 week holiday. They could not cook a simple hamburger.

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  6. Yvonne

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The crab deviled eggs and pork chop were lovely. The service took a while to receive some of our entrees. They have a kids menu, which was helpful. My husband’s birthday treat was a nice touch.

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  7. Wade

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love me a Roseda Farms steak, and the NY Strip here was perfectly cooked. Corn Chowder was also super tasty.

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  8. Anna

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went there to celebrate my birthday. Our table was ready with a birthday card. Our waitress and Georgie were very attentive. The food was good and they served me panna cotta for my birthday. I'm sure I'll go there again

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful little gem, we live just a few blocks away and it was our first time ( what a shame we never knew about this place ) great craft cocktails, their raw bar was amazing, grilled oysters and crab deviled eggs we’re so good! We set inside but patio looked very inviting, it was just way too humid. We are definitely coming back, happy hour seams a great deal we have to check it out! Everyone seamed welcoming and friendly.

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  10. Tyesha

    Washington DC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 26, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The style of the restaurant was very elegant and comforting. However, service was slow for there not to have been many customers in the restaurant. Also, the waitress nor the other person serving food to us knew what the food was or what alcohol was available to purchase. They kept saying they had to ask the bar and the kitchen. The price for the meal was not worth the quality or quantity.

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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 4.5 stars by 92 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Dovetail restaurant

Dovetail

4.5
$31 to $50
American
Logan Circle

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Dovetail

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    14th St. NW
  • Neighborhood
    Logan Circle
  • 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
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    McPherson Square - Orange, Silver and Blue Lines
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    James Gee
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/washington-dc/dovetail
  • Phone number
    (202) 742-3150
  • Catering
    For booking private events, please contact: DC Sales Team Office 202 742-3144 dc.sales@viceroyhotelsandresorts.com
  • Private party facilities
    For booking private events, please contact: DC Sales Team Office 202 742-3144 dc.sales@viceroyhotelsandresorts.com
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