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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
7:00 pm
Booked 70 times today
  • Great for happy hour
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
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

Why they're an Icon

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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Canadian, Californian, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:30 am–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    (604) 336-1088
  • Website
    https://www.dovetailrestaurant.ca/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    The back room of Yaletown’s Dovetail restaurant features an intimate space with a private bar. Available for semi-private or fully private bookings, this room is ideal for hosting birthdays, corporate events, and all of life's special celebrations.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Dining Coordinator: (604) 336-1088

Menu

Small Plates

  • OlivesCAD 11.00

    rosemary & orange peel infused

    • Table BreadCAD 10.00

      focaccia, balsamic butter, rosemary salt

      • ShishitosCAD 14.00

        sesame salt, horseradish cream, togarashi

        • Tuna TartareCAD 24.00

          albacore, yuzu kosho, tofu, avocado, edamame, fried lotus

          • Bang Bang ShrimpCAD 21.00

            spicy aioli, chives, pickled fresno

            • Butter Beef TatakiCAD 22.00

              crispy shallots, butter soy sauce, cilantro

              • Mochiko ChickenCAD 21.00

                marinated cucumber, gochu-mayo, lemon

                • Mushroom ToastCAD 22.00

                  sherry cream, pickled onion, brioche

                  • Carne Asada CAD 20.00

                    marinated flank steak, salsa verde, pickled onion, cotija cheese, corn tortilla

                    Salads + Sides

                    • Baby Gem LettuceCAD 31.00

                      balsamic caesar, pangrattato, grana padano

                      • KaleCAD 27.00

                        roasted shallot vinaigrette, almonds, feta

                        • BrusselsCAD 14.00

                          black garlic aioli, lemon, grana padano

                          • BroccoliniCAD 15.00

                            tahini yogurt, nutritional yeast, lemon

                            • Baby PotatoesCAD 12.00

                              herbs, garlic aioli

                              • FriesCAD 12.00

                                shaved grana padano, herbs, rosemary salt

                                Pasta

                                • Spicy VodkaCAD 30.00

                                  lumaconi, calabrian chilli, pecorino

                                  • "Carbonara"CAD 34.00

                                    radiatore, double smoked bacon, soft egg, black pepper, pecorino

                                    • BoloCAD 34.00

                                      tagliatelle, slow cooked beef & pork ragu, pecorino

                                      • MushroomCAD 31.00

                                        mafaldine, mushroom ragu, sherry cream, grana padano

                                        • Rotating Plant-Based PastaCAD 28.00

                                          Large Plates

                                          • 12oz StriploinCAD 65.00

                                            chimichurri, horseradish cream

                                            • 28oz Bone-In RibeyeCAD 115.00

                                              chimichurri, horseradish cream

                                              • SteelheadCAD 49.00

                                                12oz fillet, tarragon remoulade, lemon, herbs

                                                • Chicken ParmCAD 34.00

                                                  panko parmesan breast, pomodoro, fior di latte, basil

                                                  • BurgerCAD 25.00

                                                    double patty, comeback sauce, onion, pickle, american cheese, fries

                                                    Desserts

                                                    • Lemon TiramisuCAD 12.00

                                                      limoncello soaked lady fingers, mascarpone, lemon curd

                                                      • Chocolate BrownieCAD 13.00

                                                        sponge toffee, tahitian vanilla gelato, chocolate sauce, maldon salt

                                                        • AffogatoCAD 8.00

                                                          tahitian vanilla gelato, Pallet Roasters, espresso

                                                          • Passionfruit SorbetCAD 6.00

                                                            Last updated: 10 February 2025

                                                            What 364 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

                                                            Noise • Moderate

                                                            Loved For

                                                            • Vancouver / British Columbia

                                                              Contemporary Canadian

                                                            • Vancouver / British Columbia

                                                              Most Booked

                                                            • Vancouver

                                                              Most Booked

                                                            Review summary

                                                            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                            Dovetail in Vancouver is a vibrant dining spot that offers "amazing food and service" with a chic ambiance. Guests rave about the "spicy vodka pasta" and "bang bang shrimp," while the family-style share plates ensure a delightful experience. The staff is "friendly and attentive," making every visit memorable.

                                                            364 Reviews

                                                            1. Shiena

                                                              Seattle

                                                              1 review

                                                              2.0

                                                              1 review

                                                              Dined 2 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 2
                                                              2. Food 2
                                                              3. Service 2
                                                              4. Ambience 2
                                                              Ordered the chimichurri steak which was pretty salty. Servers weren’t very attentive and food took awhile to come.

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                                                            2. cindy

                                                              VIP

                                                              Las Vegas

                                                              3 reviews

                                                              4.0

                                                              3 reviews

                                                              Dined 2 days ago

                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Great food and atmosphere. The wine prices could use an adjustment, quite high prices by the glass.

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                                                            3. Linda

                                                              Vancouver

                                                              3 reviews

                                                              4.0

                                                              3 reviews

                                                              Dined on 8 February 2025

                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                              2. Food 3
                                                              3. Service 4
                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                              Social media definitely overhyped this one! Pasta was good but nothing crazy same with the desserts. We tried their dine out menu and sadly when the pasta came out it was cold, which surprised me considering it was a busy Saturday afternoon. Their appetizers were tasty, I enjoyed their bang bang shrimp. Cocktails were light and tasty even though it was 2oz.

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                                                            4. Juji

                                                              Vancouver

                                                              1 review

                                                              5.0

                                                              1 review

                                                              Dined on 6 February 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Went Last Night for My Birthday Dinner. The staff was great! Menu may seem small but the food and portions are very rich in flavour. Decor of the place is very cozy and laidback. It was a nice escape on a cold winter night to enjoy meals with friends and family. Dovetail also provided me with a Happy Birthday card which was really sweet along with a complimentary dessert. I would definitely dine in again.

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                                                            5. Blake

                                                              Vancouver

                                                              1 review

                                                              5.0

                                                              1 review

                                                              Dined on 5 February 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Great service, server was attentive and friendly. Food was exactly what we wanted

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                                                            6. Jeremy

                                                              Vancouver

                                                              1 review

                                                              5.0

                                                              1 review

                                                              Dined on 4 February 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Great food and experience. We shared all our dishes so got try a bit of everything.

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                                                            7. Preet

                                                              Vancouver

                                                              22 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              22 reviews

                                                              Dined on 3 February 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Good food and good drinks for happy hour. Pretty ambiance too

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                                                            8. Brian

                                                              Vancouver

                                                              1 review

                                                              5.0

                                                              1 review

                                                              Dined on 3 February 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 4
                                                              3. Service 4
                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                              The dine out menu was quite generous and easy to share as well!!! All fantastic options and the service was great.

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                                                            9. Aidan

                                                              Vancouver

                                                              2 reviews

                                                              3.0

                                                              2 reviews

                                                              Dined on 2 February 2025

                                                              1. Overall 3
                                                              2. Food 2
                                                              3. Service 2
                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                              Appetizers is good, we tried Bang Bang Shrimp & Butter Beef Tataki, but the Entrees and Service are terrible, tasteless "Carbonara" and Spicy Vodka, even the pasta itself is tasteles. And after the meal me and partner got the stomach flu..

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                                                            10. Ally

                                                              Vancouver

                                                              5 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              5 reviews

                                                              Dined on 2 February 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              We had a lovely experience with Dine Out at Dovetail. Service was excellent, food was delicious, and we loved the bright, laidback environment. The Dine Out menu was a great deal but the rest of the menu looked really good as well. We’ll definitely be back to try other dishes!

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                                                            FAQs

                                                            Dovetail is rated 4.8 stars by 364 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                                            2 people
                                                            7:00 pm
                                                            Booked 70 times today
                                                            Google Map for Dovetail

                                                            1079 mainland street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1S3

                                                            Additional information

                                                            • Area
                                                              Yaletown
                                                            • Hours of Operation
                                                              Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:30 am–1:00 am
                                                            • Price
                                                              CAN$31 to CAN$50
                                                            • Cuisines
                                                              Contemporary Canadian, Californian, Cocktail Bar
                                                            • Dining style
                                                              Casual Dining
                                                            • Dress code
                                                              Business Casual
                                                            • Parking details
                                                              None
                                                            • Website
                                                              https://www.dovetailrestaurant.ca/
                                                            • Phone number
                                                              (604) 336-1088
                                                            • Private party facilities
                                                              The back room of Yaletown’s Dovetail restaurant features an intimate space with a private bar. Available for semi-private or fully private bookings, this room is ideal for hosting birthdays, corporate events, and all of life's special celebrations.
                                                            • Private party contact
                                                              our Private Dining Coordinator: (604) 336-1088
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