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Dovetail, Vancouver, BC
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Dovetail

CAN$31 to CAN$50
Contemporary Canadian

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2 people
22:30
Booked 88 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for happy hour
  • Good for groups
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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What 378 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Contemporary Canadian

  • Vancouver

    Most Booked

Review summary

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Dovetail in Yaletown is celebrated for its "amazing food" and "fantastic service." Ideal for any occasion, it offers a "vibrant atmosphere" with standout dishes like spicy vodka pasta and bang bang shrimp. Although occasionally noisy, the restaurant's "California-inspired" vibe and attentive staff make it a "must-try" destination.

378 Reviews
  1. Brittany

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I can’t say enough and about how wonderful the service was. The food was also fantastic. Highly recommend this place and look forward to coming back again soon.

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  2. Sue

    Vancouver7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is excellent! Service was great and they didn’t rush us out the door. I’ll be back soon.

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  3. Angie VIP

    Palm Springs7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Typically I have been really impressed with icon restaurants but Dovetail didn’t wow me like other Opentable icon. The service was mixed, the hostess were very warm and welcoming, and initially the servers ( bar) were attentive but then its just stopped. I had the steelhead which was a nice portion and cooked to perfection, the lemon tiramisu was also good. Eventually I got another server that assisted me well. Good but not Great

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  4. Anthony VIP

    Vancouver51 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice simple menu with sufficient choices. Food was tasty, service excellent. The place is extremely noisy, would recommend some acoustic treatment.

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  5. Randy VIP

    Vancouver6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The chicken parmesan is the best. The pastas, cocktails and salads were great. Service was also very good. Highly recommend this restaurant.

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  6. Melonie

    Vancouver5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything tasted amazing and Avril the server was outstanding and took great care with our table of 6

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  7. Loganzrun

    Vancouver1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Really disappointed with the overall experience- service was mediocre, hard to hear was very loud and we had tables next to us empty- felt I was shouting whole time we were there. As soon as we all stepped outside (the best part of the day) and began talking (9 of us) ALL commented on how disappointing the food was- Brussel appy were great- but no one else enjoyed their meals- that says it all- I thought maybe it was just me..if your looking to celebrate a bday or special occasion with family-friends- def a place I would not recommend going to. This is a cocktail and appy only kind of place we would say..we will not be returning customers sadly.

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  8. Suzanne

    Vancouver4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love Dovetail. My favourite is the spicy vodka pasta with chicken but everything they have is great. Getting a reservation in the evening requires some planning, but coming in the afternoon is always wide open, and preferable for me anyway. They also have lunch specials and the pasta dishes are enough for two. I'm so happy I discovered Dovetail, they have a loyal fan.

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  9. Deepinder

    Vancouver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience and food was amazing. I can’t get enough of the spicy vodka pasta. Tried the baby gem lettuce for the first time and it was very good. We were celebrating and one of the servers gave us recommendations of places to after our lunch.

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  10. Treena VIP

    Saskatoon30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my second visit to Dovetail. Great experience overall. The food and cocktails were excellent and the service provided was very good. I find the vibe is energetic and inviting, where people want to meet friends, hangout and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere.

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Dovetail is rated 4.8 stars by 378 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
22:30
Booked 88 times today
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1079 mainland street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1S3

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  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Canadian, Californian, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–00:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–01:00
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
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