Dovetail

4.4

107 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for brunch
Good for business meals

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 style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00 Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00
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
Area
Logan Circle
Cross Street
14th St. NW / Valet Parking option is also available at $12(including tax).
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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

3-course Cherry Picks Dinner $45
US$45.00 per person
20 Mar 2025 - 13 Apr 2025
In Celebration of 2025 Cherry Blossom Season, our acclaimed chef James Gee has prepared an astonishing 4-course Cherry Picks tasting menu featuring season's flavors and with far-eastern influenced ingredients. Come an join us to indulge our regions one of biggest festivities. Along with
4-course Cherry Picks Dinner $55
US$55.00 per person
20 Mar 2025 - 13 Apr 2025
In Celebration of 2025 Cherry Blossom Season, our acclaimed chef James Gee has prepared an astonishing 4-course Cherry Picks tasting menu featuring season's flavors and with far-eastern influenced ingredients. Come an join us to indulge our regions one of biggest festivities. Along with
Cherry Blossom Season Cherry Picks Brunch Specials
22 Mar 2025 - 13 Apr 2025
In Celebration of 2025 Cherry Blossom Season, our acclaimed chef James Gee has prepared Cherry Picks Brunch Specials featuring season's flavors and with far-eastern influenced ingredients. Come an join us to indulge our regions one of biggest festivities.

Offers

Dovetail Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 16:00 - 17:00
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 107 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

4.2Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

District of Columbia
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Dovetail offers a "unique experience" with "amazing food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the cozy ambiance and "beautifully crafted cocktails." The restaurant is noted for its "great happy hour" and creative dishes like crab deviled eggs. Though some found it pricey, it remains a "hidden gem worth visiting."

107 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner VIP
London4 reviews
2.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Our server was nice, but the quality of the food wasn’t great. My duck was overdone and flavorless. The potential for the ambience is there, but most of the lights were off, and it felt like the place was shutting down. Won’t be recommending to others.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love this restaurant. I particularly like the fact that the location m, inside the Viceroy hotel, where there is an artist gallery. Each time I dined at The Dovetsil I could check out the local artists. It’s a wonderful indoor/outdoor space!
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Cyrus VIP
Washington DC1 review
3.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was average with some dishes better than others but there seemed to be confusion in what direction the dishes were going in terms of a flavor profile. Good quality ingredients but lacking a vision with flavor.
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Ryan
Washington DC1 review
2.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Valentine’s Day special is what they had so I might have been on a bad night. In my entire $75 meal I got a glass of sparkling wine, 3 oysters, 4 scallops, and a sliver of cake. Poor value. The food was good and service was fine it just wasn’t worth the $200 for 2 I spent.
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James VIP
Washington DC23 reviews
1.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
My wife and I deiced to go to Dovetail on Valentine's Day because of the prix-fix menu and the win pairings. We sat at the bar and had great service, but the food was not good. We stated with oysters that we could not even finish because they tasted terrible. Then we had a bland heart of palm salad. My wife had the pasta and it was rather bland. I asked for a medium rare steak that came out medium well. It was tough and hard to eat. It was accompanied by some mased potatoes that were fine. The desert dishes were just OK. Again, the service was great. I would consider going back for a drink at the bar, but not the food.
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Serena
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for a brunch date during their Restaurant Week offering and already have plans to return with friends a week later! Mimosa ratio was great, and the service was phenomenal. Food was also terrific, textures and flavors all playing beautifully together. Overall, a wonderful way to spend the morning. Definitely worth putting on your brunch list!
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Julian VIP
Hawaii3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience we went for restaurant week. I got the deviled eggs with grab meat. Great portion size it was amazing. Also got the French toast the almond butter was good if you want it they served it on the side. Over 5/5
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Cayna
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 31 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent underrated gem tucked inside the viceroy hotel! The restaurant week menu was so tasty someone in our party tried everything on the menu and we loved it all. Delicious elevated American classics with a slight southern flair. Excellent cocktails and unique bar offerings. Awesome patio!!
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Stephanie
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on 31 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed the Restaurant Week menu and the chef showed up! The food was absolutely incredible and perfect portions.
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Frank
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The service was excellent from the time we walked in. Wine and food very satisfactory
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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 107 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 5 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 / Valet Parking option is also available at $12(including tax).
Area
Logan Circle
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00 Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00
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, Takeaway, 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 booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

3-course Cherry Picks Dinner $45

4-course Cherry Picks Dinner $55

Cherry Blossom Season Cherry Picks Brunch Specials

Offers

Dovetail Happy Hour

Menu

What 107 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 bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information