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    Dove + Deer

    4.4 (190 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    Seared Ahi Tuna
    Austin K.

    Great Food, Shocking Customer Service -- Management Needs Serious Attention I visited twice -- first on Easter Sunday, where the food was genuinely excellent and the experience was wonderful. I was excited to return. However my second visit was a completely different story. As a party of two at a walk-up seating establishment, we were denied a table that was visibly open and available -- solely because it was a four-top and management wanted to "hold it just in case" a larger party arrived. No reservation system, no waitlist, no other parties walking in -- just an empty table we were not allowed to use. What made this experience particularly disappointing was the manager's demeanor. Rather than offering a warm explanation or alternative solution, the interaction felt dismissive, judgmental and unwelcoming. It left me genuinely questioning whether we were being assessed by appearance rather than treated as valued guests. Here's the business reality -- a party of two who ordered appetizers, two entrees, drinks and dessert on our first visit likely spent comparable to many parties of four. Turning away willing, enthusiastic customers to speculate about hypothetical future ones is simply poor business practice. The food deserves five stars. The management on this visit deserves immediate retraining. I hope ownership sees this and takes it seriously -- because the kitchen is doing its job beautifully. The front of house let the entire experience down.

    Tofu Banh Mi
    Rachel J.

    Wow! This place is so very good. The weather was perfect tonight so my coworker and I chose outside seating. The service was good and the food was very yummy. I asked the couple next to me about their wings, which looked very tasty and they rated their wings 9.5/10. I am looking forward to eating there with my husband.

    Jessica R.

    Enjoyed sitting at the counter in the window and people watching while having a lovely meal. The servers were friendly and pleasant. Our food was very good. My burger was tasty, juicy, and cooked perfectly.

    Short rib
    Leo Y.

    It's been awhile since I have been impressed with a restaurant, and at first, when the short rib came out with a steak knife, and looking a bit dry, I was afraid that I made a mistake coming here. But alas, I had no reason to worry. Other than the very thin, outer layer, the short rib was moist and tender. The flavors and textures of the broccoli rab, butter, cheese, polenta, and beef paired perfectly, and the portion was generous. My wife enjoyed her burger, truffle fries, and off the menu drink. The server handled all of our requests with ease, and the place itself had a very welcoming, European bistro quality to it. Based on every table being full on a Monday night, this is a neighborhood gem that's well known and appreciated. We can't wait to come back here.

    Chicken Wings
    Jennifer L.

    A must-go! A group of us came for drinks and apps on a Thursday and it was a great time! There were 6 of us and we were promptly seated without any issues, although I'm unsure if they do or don't do reservations. They have great cocktails, the pear Paloma was delicious. They also ran out of some of their cocktails that night but our waitress was great with giving us other recommendations. However, their Guinness wasn't the best pour for our experience. We split the wings, truffle parm fries, and mini wagyu hotdogs, all of which were delicious. The wings are a must if you're deciding on an app and you can never go wrong with the fries! However, I think the mini waygu hotdogs could be skipped--they didn't taste like anything better than a hotdog and for the price and portion, you could definitely opt for something else. Otherwise, the bar seating and sports games were fun and they also have darts too. A great place in the neighborhood to get together with friends or on a date!

    Danielle L.

    We were downtown for a conference and decided to try the Dove and Deer for lunch. The place is super cute, inside and outside. Our waitress was nice. But good grief that chicken sandwich was good! The salad was fresh and the fries were crispy! I was told the "smashed" burger was juicy and delicious! We both had hot tea with our lunch and had a marvelous time overlooking the sun washed streets lined with brownstones. I recommend you try it!

    Corie Y.

    Through all the years, I never made it to Dove + Deer until recently. It's such a cute neighborhood bar, I am not surprised it was packed in a Saturday night. A wide array of diners and drinkers enjoying their evening made a lively atmosphere. The cocktail menu was solid and I ended up with a gin cocktail as usual. We were only in the mood for bar snacks at the time, so we got some wings and Brussels sprouts. The wings were perfectly cooked and juicy, I love a good dry rub because it maintains a great crisp. The Brussels sprout had a great Asian flavor and crunchy peanuts. This was a quick stop for me, but I would definitely return to try more!

    Catherine D.

    The service was incredibly friendly and the food was amazing. The atmosphere was refined and fun. It was a great stop that will be made again. The only "issue" was it took a longer time than desired for the food to come out but the cocktails covered that wait time wonderfully! We all had the grocer and it was fantastic!

    Beet Pasta
    David M.

    What an amazing restaurant! If you're looking for a place for a special event, I think Dove + Deer would be a great option. Very elegant inside, amazing food, and pricey but manageable prices for a special dinner. Everyone was friendly and knowledgeable about all the dishes. I ordered truffle Parmesan fries as well as the beet pasta, admittedly too much food for one person. Both had plentiful portions. The fries tasted clean and flavorful, exactly how I expected these Parmesan fries to taste. The beet pasta was very good as well! They use the beets moreso to color the dish, giving it its distinct color, so you can enjoy the dish even if you hate beets. The flavor was creamy, almost like an alfredo but not as strong. I would order it again. I suggest my combo, since both are moderately priced with lots of food, I spent around $30

    Chicken wings and DD Smash Burger w/ Truffles Friestruffle
    Marlene B.

    One of me and my fiancés favorite places to come! The food is very good, service is great and the drinks are fairly priced. Pretty spacious and great vibe!

    Spicy Kale Caesar

    I've been looking forward to checking out the restaurant, Dove & Deer, since I first encountered their food when their chef was highlighted at the annual Summer Gala fundraiser here in Hudson last year. Their chef served an incredible amuse-bouche with gooseberries and the chef who was there sharing the amuse-bouches was wonderfully charming and the food was incredible! I was so impressed that I've been following their social media since then and have been looking forward to visiting the restaurant all the while! I was recently in the area and while I unfortunately wasn't able to visit the restaurant in person- I was able to order through Door Dash and the meal was incredible! We ordered an assortment of things to share and were thrilled with everything! -Spicy Kale Caesar with shredded kale, croutons, and shaved parmesan! -Truffle Parm Fries with scallions and truffle aioli! -Mini Wagyu Beef Hotdogs made with wagyu beef, served in buttery toasted buns, and topped with mustard, ketchup, and relish! -Hot Lobster Dip made with lobster claw and knuckle meat, gruyere, gouda, fontina, spinach, scallion, and crispy wontons! It is often very difficult for a restaurant to adjust their menu to translate to takeout; and for them to do so where every single dish was not only delicious but also mostly with a great presentation, says a great deal about their attention to detail. This is a restaurant I look forward to dining at again many more times over the years!

    Tony C.

    Food was excellent. Staff was very nice. Tried the burger special and a rage cakes slice of pistachio cheesecake. Place was crowded on a Tuesday but I was able to get a spot against window. Would be be again.

    Eggplant Cheesesteak
    Pauline L.

    When Dove + Deer first opened, there was a limited menu. That's not the case any more. My husband and I came for dinner and drinks. On this nice, warm Spring evening, a number of customers dined outside, but we opted to go inside to enjoy the air-conditioning. I picked the Crispy Chicken Sandwich which came with a generous side of fries. Crispy, crunchy, it definitely was all that. I enjoyed it. I saw a review complaining the sandwich was bland, but I disagree. The fries were tasty, too. It went well with Peroni, an Italian lager from a Japanese company. My husband ordered the Eggplant Cheesesteak. It came with a side of Spicy Kale Caesar salad. He really enjoyed his meal. For a guy who's picky about vegetables it was amazing to watch him finish the salad. It had caramelized onions and slivers of cheese. I tried some and it was delish. Our bartender was Carla. She was welcoming and helpful.

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    Food and service were excellent! Had smash burgers w/truffle fries and super fresh salad greens.

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    Great food, great wine, great time! Marina was amazing and treated us like family. 10/10 would recommend!

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    Always a great spot for after work meet up for drinks and food, especially getting outside or even in the sun drenched side bar.

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    Good food nice atmosphere great for lunch. Overall a positive experience. Service was solid.

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    Amazing food. Small, intimate atmosphere. Our server was attentive but gave us space and privacy. You have to get the ramen!

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    This place is pure New York City style restaurant and a very diverse menu the food is Over the top

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    Love this restaurant! My BF and I used to go all the time when he lived on state street. Such a cute spot with fabulous food and drinks!

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