Dovetail - Charlestown

Name: Dovetail - Charlestown
Address: 1 Sixth St, Boston, MA, United States, 02129-4516
Telephone: (617) 337-5070
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

160 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 13 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

We are a neighborhood restaurant & wine bar located in the heart of the Charlestown Navy Yard. Little sister to Brewer's Fork, we focus on wine, house-made pasta and local seafood. We have a large, dog-friendly seasonal patio located on a tree-lined cobblestone walking street. We are located just off the Freedom Trail, steps away from the U.S.S. Constitution Museum & Boston Harbor Walk.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Bistro, Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed 11:30 am–9:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 337-5070
Website
http://www.dovetailcharlestown.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
John Paine
Catering
We cater! Email theshop@dovetailcharlestown.com for more information!
Private party facilities
Our dining room, bar, and patio are all available for private events. For more information, please email dovetailcharlestown@gmail.com.

Location
1 Sixth St, Boston, MA 02129-4516
Area
Charlestown
Cross Street
We are located on Sixth Street, directly off of First Avenue.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Cabernet Franc | Cremant de Loire Rose | Arnaud Lambert | Loire Valley, France NV
Pinot Meunier / Chardonnay / Pinot Noir 'Ultradition' | Laherte Freres | Champagne, France 2019
available in half bottle
Paralleda / Xarel-Lo / Macabeo 'Cava Brut' | Dibon | Catalonia, Spain NV
Glera 'Sottoriva Col Fondo Prosecco' | Malibran | Veneto, Italy 2018

White Wines by the Glass

Chardonnay | Husch | Mendocino, California 2021
Chenin Blanc 'Saint-Cyr-En-Bourg' | Arnaud Lambert | Loire, France 2021
Sauvignon Blanc 'Southern Right' | Hamilton-Russell | Walker Bay, South Africa 2022
Vermentino / Pinot Grigio / Falanghina / Arneis / Fiano | Giornata | Paso Robles, CA 2022
Arneis / Moscato 'E Bianco!' | Poderi Cellario | Piedmont, Italy
Hondarrabi Zuri / Beltza | Ulacia 'Txakolina' | Basque, Spain 2022
Garnacha Blanca 'Portal Blanco' Celler Piñol | Catalonia, Spain | 2020

Red Wines by the Glass

Pinot Noir | Violet Hill | Rogue Valley, Oregon 2021
Cabernet Sauvignon | Broadside | Paso Robles, California 2019
Nebbiolo | La Kiuva | Valle d'Aosta, Italy 2020
Garnacha | Vina Zorzal | Navarra, Spain 2021
Monastrell / Tempranillo / Syrah 'Carro' | Senorio Barahonda | Yecla, Spain 2018
Sangiovese | Spinetta | Tuscany, Italy 2018

Wines by the Bottle

Chardonnay / Pinot Noir / Poulsard / Trousseau 'Indigene' Cremant du Jura | Tissot | Jura, France NV (Sparkling)
Nebbiolo 'Rosanna' Brut Rose | Ettore Germano | Piedmont, Italy NV (Sparkling)
Chardonnay 'TER Blanc Brut' | Phillipe Gonet | Champagne, France NV (Sparkling)
Bianchetta Genovese 'U Pastine Portofino' | Bisson | Liguria, Italy 2018 (White)
Sauvignon Blanc | Cadre 'Stone Blossom' | Edna Valley, California 2021 (White)
Sauvignon Blanc 'Sancerre' | Malleron | Loire, France 2020 (White)
Chenin Blanc | Anjou Blanc | Ogereau | Loire Valley, France 2021 (White)
Carricante 'Etna Bianco' | Benanti | Sicily, Italy 2018 (White)
Riesling 'Trocken' | Sybille Kuntz | Mosel, Germany 2018 (White)
Chardonnay 'Chablis' | Christian Moreau | Burgundy, France 2019 (White)
Chardonnay 'Porter Bass' | Ceritas | Sonoma Coast, California 2018 (White)
Chardonnay | Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru | Domaine Chevalier | Burgundy, France 2018 (White)
Pinot Noir | Santenay 1er Cru | Domaine Jessiaume | Burgundy, France 2020 (Red)
Cannonau (Grenache) | Sella & Mosca | Sardinia, Italy 2018 (Red)
Sangiovese 'Brunello di Montalcino' | Casanova di Neri Tuscany, Italy 2017 (Red)
Tintilla 'Vara y Pulgar' | Alberto Ortez | Andalucia, Spain 2017 (Red)
Nebbiolo | Barolo 'Bricco Boschis' | Roccheviberti | Piedmont, Italy 2018 (Red)
Monastrell 'Elo' | Alberto Ortez | Yecla, Spain 2014 (Red)
Cabernet Sauvignon | Matthiasson | Napa Valley, California 2017 (Red)
Friulano 'Collio' | Venica & Venica | Friuli, Italy 2019 (White)
Petite Arvine 'Vallee d'Aoste' | Grosjean Freres | Valle d'Aosta, Italy 2019 (White)
Pinot Noir | De la Boue | Willamette Valley, Oregon 2020 (Red)
Syrah 'Saint Joseph' Vincent Paris | Rhone, France | 2020 (Red)

Beer & Cider

Graft Strange Range | Farmhouse Cider, New York 9oz | 6.9% (On Draft)
Oxbow Spectral | Farmhouse Ale w/ Sea Salt, Lime, & Cherries, Maine 9oz | 5.5% (On Draft)
Schilling Paddleford | Saison, New Hampshire 12oz | 5.6% (On Draft)
Dieu du Ciel Sentinelle | Kolsch, Montreal 12oz | 5.1% (On Draft)
Foam Another Trip around the Sun | DIPA, Vermont 12oz | 8% (On Draft)
Schilling Flusterpost | Stick Alt, New Hampshire 12oz | 6% (On Draft)
Dieu du Ciel Blanche du Paradis | Witbier, Montreal 12oz | 5.5% (On Draft)
Dieu du Ciel Disco Soleil | IPA, Montreal 12oz | 6.5% (On Draft)
Eden Imperial 11° Rose | Cider, Vermont 375ml | 11%
Isastegi | Basque Cider, Spain 375ml | 6%

Non-Alcoholic

Mexican Cola
Saratoga Sparkling
Diet Coke
Housemade Lemonade
Housemade Iced Tea
Hank's Sodas

What 160 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
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Dovetail in Charlestown offers a "warm ambience" and "delicious food," with standout dishes like the "squid ink ravioli special" and "local squash blossom torta." Service is "super friendly and attentive," with standout servers like Ryan. Enjoy the "picturesque patio" and a menu that delights guests with creative flavors.

160 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If you think the lunches are good (and they are), wait until you try the dinner! Incredible! The service was top notch.
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Sophie
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
10/10 experience! The food was amazing and just as good as the last time I went. Our server was lovely and let us have a leisurely valentines dinner. We will definitely be back!!
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Chris
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience! Amazing and attentive staff, honestly 5star service. The food was exceptional! Best mussels we’ve had in the area. Steak frites 10/10. Will be back
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rebecca
VIP
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was fantastic, food was great and the place is beautiful!
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Perry
VIP
Naples
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow! They now have dessert! The selection with Mission figs was awesome! Food is always great.
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Theresa
VIP
Seattle
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful meal at Dovetail! You can tell they take great care in their recipes and preparation. Our server was fabulous too!
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Susan
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the warm ambience. It was a bit noisy but we easily adjusted. Waiter very good and helpful. Food was very good. Loved the focaccia ! We will return!
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Shay
Greater Boston
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 4 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good service, super friendly and attentive. Food was tasty
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R
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I overlooked that I was booking for the lunch menu, not brunch and wish that had been more clear. We were disappointed that there was no coffee available.
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Barrett
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was excellent and the snapper with a slight kick was divine. Enjoyed the wine selections as well. Great experience.
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FAQs

Dovetail - Charlestown offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 337-5070.

Dovetail - Charlestown is rated 4.8 stars by 160 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

17 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1 Sixth St, Boston, MA 02129-4516

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
We are located on Sixth Street, directly off of First Avenue.
Area
Charlestown
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed 11:30 am–9:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Bistro, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
John Paine
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.dovetailcharlestown.com/
Phone number
(617) 337-5070
Catering
We cater! Email theshop@dovetailcharlestown.com for more information!
Private party facilities
Our dining room, bar, and patio are all available for private events. For more information, please email dovetailcharlestown@gmail.com.

Dovetail - Charlestown

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Atlantic Halibut

Roasted Halibut

Bigoli (Fat Spaghetti)

Sparkling Wines by the Glass

Cabernet Franc | Cremant de Loire Rose | Arnaud Lambert | Loire Valley, France NV

Pinot Meunier / Chardonnay / Pinot Noir 'Ultradition' | Laherte Freres | Champagne, France 2019

Paralleda / Xarel-Lo / Macabeo 'Cava Brut' | Dibon | Catalonia, Spain NV

Glera 'Sottoriva Col Fondo Prosecco' | Malibran | Veneto, Italy 2018

White Wines by the Glass

Chardonnay | Husch | Mendocino, California 2021

Chenin Blanc 'Saint-Cyr-En-Bourg' | Arnaud Lambert | Loire, France 2021

Sauvignon Blanc 'Southern Right' | Hamilton-Russell | Walker Bay, South Africa 2022

Vermentino / Pinot Grigio / Falanghina / Arneis / Fiano | Giornata | Paso Robles, CA 2022

Arneis / Moscato 'E Bianco!' | Poderi Cellario | Piedmont, Italy

Hondarrabi Zuri / Beltza | Ulacia 'Txakolina' | Basque, Spain 2022

Garnacha Blanca 'Portal Blanco' Celler Piñol | Catalonia, Spain | 2020

Red Wines by the Glass

Pinot Noir | Violet Hill | Rogue Valley, Oregon 2021

Cabernet Sauvignon | Broadside | Paso Robles, California 2019

Nebbiolo | La Kiuva | Valle d'Aosta, Italy 2020

Garnacha | Vina Zorzal | Navarra, Spain 2021

Monastrell / Tempranillo / Syrah 'Carro' | Senorio Barahonda | Yecla, Spain 2018

Sangiovese | Spinetta | Tuscany, Italy 2018

Wines by the Bottle

Chardonnay / Pinot Noir / Poulsard / Trousseau 'Indigene' Cremant du Jura | Tissot | Jura, France NV (Sparkling)

Nebbiolo 'Rosanna' Brut Rose | Ettore Germano | Piedmont, Italy NV (Sparkling)

Chardonnay 'TER Blanc Brut' | Phillipe Gonet | Champagne, France NV (Sparkling)

Bianchetta Genovese 'U Pastine Portofino' | Bisson | Liguria, Italy 2018 (White)

Sauvignon Blanc | Cadre 'Stone Blossom' | Edna Valley, California 2021 (White)

Sauvignon Blanc 'Sancerre' | Malleron | Loire, France 2020 (White)

Chenin Blanc | Anjou Blanc | Ogereau | Loire Valley, France 2021 (White)

Carricante 'Etna Bianco' | Benanti | Sicily, Italy 2018 (White)

Riesling 'Trocken' | Sybille Kuntz | Mosel, Germany 2018 (White)

Chardonnay 'Chablis' | Christian Moreau | Burgundy, France 2019 (White)

Chardonnay 'Porter Bass' | Ceritas | Sonoma Coast, California 2018 (White)

Chardonnay | Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru | Domaine Chevalier | Burgundy, France 2018 (White)

Pinot Noir | Santenay 1er Cru | Domaine Jessiaume | Burgundy, France 2020 (Red)

Cannonau (Grenache) | Sella & Mosca | Sardinia, Italy 2018 (Red)

Sangiovese 'Brunello di Montalcino' | Casanova di Neri Tuscany, Italy 2017 (Red)

Tintilla 'Vara y Pulgar' | Alberto Ortez | Andalucia, Spain 2017 (Red)

Nebbiolo | Barolo 'Bricco Boschis' | Roccheviberti | Piedmont, Italy 2018 (Red)

Monastrell 'Elo' | Alberto Ortez | Yecla, Spain 2014 (Red)

Cabernet Sauvignon | Matthiasson | Napa Valley, California 2017 (Red)

Friulano 'Collio' | Venica & Venica | Friuli, Italy 2019 (White)

Petite Arvine 'Vallee d'Aoste' | Grosjean Freres | Valle d'Aosta, Italy 2019 (White)

Pinot Noir | De la Boue | Willamette Valley, Oregon 2020 (Red)

Syrah 'Saint Joseph' Vincent Paris | Rhone, France | 2020 (Red)

Beer & Cider

Graft Strange Range | Farmhouse Cider, New York 9oz | 6.9% (On Draft)

Oxbow Spectral | Farmhouse Ale w/ Sea Salt, Lime, & Cherries, Maine 9oz | 5.5% (On Draft)

Schilling Paddleford | Saison, New Hampshire 12oz | 5.6% (On Draft)

Dieu du Ciel Sentinelle | Kolsch, Montreal 12oz | 5.1% (On Draft)

Foam Another Trip around the Sun | DIPA, Vermont 12oz | 8% (On Draft)

Schilling Flusterpost | Stick Alt, New Hampshire 12oz | 6% (On Draft)

Dieu du Ciel Blanche du Paradis | Witbier, Montreal 12oz | 5.5% (On Draft)

Dieu du Ciel Disco Soleil | IPA, Montreal 12oz | 6.5% (On Draft)

Eden Imperial 11° Rose | Cider, Vermont 375ml | 11%

Isastegi | Basque Cider, Spain 375ml | 6%

Non-Alcoholic

Mexican Cola

Saratoga Sparkling

Diet Coke

Housemade Lemonade

Housemade Iced Tea

Hank's Sodas

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Dovetail - Charlestown offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Dovetail - Charlestown restaurant rated?

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Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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