Dovetail

4.4

92 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Dec 28, 2024

8:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for business meals
Charming
Fancy

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.
Winter Restaurant Week 3-course Dinner $40
$40.00 per person
Jan 27, 2025 - Feb 9, 2025
Experience delectable seasonal flavors at Dovetail during the Winter Restaurant Week. $40 per person includes 3-course dinner.
Winter Restaurant Week 4-course Dinner $55
$55.00 per person
Jan 27, 2025 - Feb 9, 2025
Experience delectable seasonal flavors at Dovetail during the Winter Restaurant Week. $55 per person includes 4-course dinner.

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

What 92 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

4.3Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

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

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Andreas
VIP
Stuttgart
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
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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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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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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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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Alan
VIP
Sydney
4 reviews
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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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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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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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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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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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 4.4 stars by 92 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 28, 2024

8:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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

Dovetail

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

New Year's Eve Dinner at Dovetail

Winter Restaurant Week 3-course Dinner $40

Winter Restaurant Week 4-course Dinner $55

Offers

Dovetail Happy Hour

Menu

What 92 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Dovetail offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Dovetail restaurant rated?

Is Dovetail currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information