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Dovetail - Charlestown, Boston, MA

Dovetail - Charlestown

4.8
4.8
167 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
1 Sixth St, Boston, MA 02129-4516

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2 people
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7:00 pm
Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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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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
  • 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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

What 167 people are saying

Dovetail - Charlestown reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dovetail in Charlestown offers a "wonderful experience" with a cozy ambiance and "amazing" service. Diners rave about the lamb tartare, mussels, and steak frites, describing the menu as "fantastic." Although some mention slow lunch service, the food and friendly staff ensure a "5-star performance." Ideal for special occasions.
167 Reviews
  1. Caroline

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing dinner and experience. Such a cozy place. We will be back.

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  2. Perry VIP

    Naples32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lamb tartare served with potato chips was exquisite. The grilled halibut on a purée of cauliflower was wonderful. As usual, I give this a five star performance!

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  3. Patty

    Greater Boston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 31 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful lunch. Food and service were great. Would definitely go back.

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  4. Daniel

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A hidden gem in Charlestown with a fantastic menu to taste!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great for lunch...place was pretty quiet but I liked the vibe and would definitely go back for dinner. I thought the service was slow for not being busy and the lunch menu is same pricing as dinner.

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  6. Melissa

    Greater Boston29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved Dovetail! Cool ambiance, and incredibly friendly staff. Service and food were amazing. Mussels were delicious as an appetizer, and the halibut and skate special were fantastic! Excited to return in the warmer weather to enjoy the outdoor patio!

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  7. Michael VIP

    Greater Boston53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience! The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Our server really knew her wine. Food was delicious, ambience was inviting. We love this place!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    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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  9. Sophie

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    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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  10. Chris

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    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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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 167 OpenTable diners.

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

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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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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.
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