Reasonably priced seafood, modern ambiance, and overall a great meal! We came here with a reservation for two on a weeknight, but honestly, the place wasn't busy so I assume we easily could've walked in. The menu is simple and to the point with a variety of dishes. We got the bread which was fantastic, the mussels, and I got a lobster roll which was very solid. I loved the flavor of all the dishes and the portions were a bit small, but overall reasonable. Overall, solid dinner and I would be happy to return to try their other dishes. Thanks, Dovetail! read more

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This is the place to get a reservation when you come to see the Tall Ships in the Charlestown Navy Yard this summer! Had the tuna tartare, halibut, and guest had the chicken Milanese. The tuna came with tostada (tortilla), which was delicious ( may want to pair this with an entree, if you have an appetite). The halibut was moist, not overcooked, served on a cauliflower purée. Friend's Chicken Milanese was so-so, as the bread was burned and hard to bite into. Dessert was the cookie plate, with three warmed chocolate chip cookies sprinkled with sea salt on top. Save room! The restaurant is located in a restored historic building of the Navy Yard, and is close to the water ferry stop to Long Wharf. Casual atmosphere, great for families. read more

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We had a delicious dinner here the other night! Booking a reservation was easy - done via opentable online. For those that know the area, this restaurant is located where the old Navy Yard Bistro used to be. While we went over the winter, we couldn't enjoy the outdoor patio but from the looks of it, it seemed really cute -- a big area outside with lights. Definitely will be back in the spring/summer to check it out! The food, drinks and service were top notch. Especially the drinks... my friend and I opted for a spicy cocktail (I think the name was Dirty Dove) and it was beyond delicious. Our waiter was really friendly, enthusiastic and well versed in the menu/offerings -- he gave us a lot of great recommendations. We also enjoyed a few apps, entrees and dessert. All of this added up -- the total bill was PRICEY but well worth it for a fun and special night out. read more

Total disappointment with the food. No need to reinvent tuna tar tar, and abuse a nice piece of halibut with weirdness. A case of a chef trying too hard To be creative. The servers were great. read more

I came to this restaurant for a quick lunch. Located in Charlestown, the place was surprisingly empty despite a warm, cozy, colonial decor. The setting is dark, with exposed brick, wooden beams which gives the impression of a place to get a craft beer from 1786. Perhaps the weather impacted street traffic and customers - it was ZERO degrees. Nevertheless, I was choosing small dishes. The menu is spectacular in that it is perfectly divided in small plates, shareable, sides and entrees. Sometimes menus have a lot of choices and it's hard to focus. I need to eat healthily so I zeroed in on the La Super Frenchy salad, which was $15 and the Lentil soup. I wanted the La Super Frenchy salad but wanted to add a protein. I was told I could add chicken but they would charge me the price of an entree, the Chicken Milanese, which was $34. Even though I was being treated, it didn't seem reasonable to pay $19 for a grilled chicken, so I changed my order to the Tuna Tartare, which was $20. My friend ordered the salad and I had some. The tuna tartare was lemony, had a nice serving of avocado hidden underneath and the sesame seed and jalapeños gave it a smoky, crunchy texture. It was delicious and it made me wonder how I could replicate this dish at home. The salad had healthy ingredients that added to the flavor of the dressing and all the ingredients made me feel like I was having a much larger meal. The small plates sizes were appropriate for the pricing and I felt satisfied with the two dishes. If I was in this area again, I would definitely return here and try an entree. I am positive it would be delicious and satisfying. read more

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I don't think this is where bank robbers from Charlestown go after a big score. Then again maybe they do... It's a little pricey. But not ridiculous. Everything's expensive now. Pasta dishes ranged from $24 to $42, though the expensive ones had lobster. I tried a couple of appetizers including the focaccia bread which was excellent, had a few beers, tried the very strong Dean's beans coffee, and the chocolate chip cookies. The chocolate chips and the cookies were the most flavorful I've ever had. Food here is good. I would go back read more

We recently visited Dovetail in Charlestown, and it exceeded expectations! The cavatelli pasta was particularly delicious . Each dish felt crafted with care: sauces balanced, ingredients fresh, textures spot on. If you love handmade pasta, this is a destination -- comfort food elevated, not overdone. For dessert we had the affogato and chocolate chunk cookies which were delicious and the perfect pair. Service, ambiance, food: all worked in harmony. Whether you want somewhere casual to unwind, or a place that still offers excellent food and a thoughtful touch, Dovetail delivers. Highly recommend -- especially if you're looking for that mix of comfort + sophistication. read more

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Fantastic. Great outdoor seating. Pleasant and accommodating staff and the food was fabulous. Delicious Mimosa and my meal of Summer Veggie Caponata was sublime. read more

Dovetail Restaurant & Shop - Summer Veggie Caponata and Mimosa - Wine Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

A Charlestown Navy Yard restaurant & shop, Dovetail delivers a casual, industrial-style venue with a raw bar, a brunch menu, handmade pasta and prime cut steaks. A wonderful hidden gem & an absolute must try in the Charlestown area. Perfect for a casual date night followed by walks near the navy yard. From the exquisite food, to the lovely ambiance, and the great service, Dovetail has it all together. And now.... The food Raw Oysters Daily selection served with lemon, mignonette Yellowfin Tuna Crudo Absolutely amazing. Fresh & delicious tuna served with watermelon aguachile, chili crisp, fresnos, cilantro served over a warm tostada Prime Grade Steak Frites A beautiful 8oz prime sirloin served with house-made fries, chimichurri & a watercress salad read more

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What a hidden gem!! Honestly loved everything about this place from the small but delicious menu, the friendly service and the amazing food - the breakfast burrito was a special when we went and tasted super fresh and high quality ingredients. The ambiance was super cool, with vibey music and the brick wall creating a perfect atmosphere for a winter morning. read more

Dovetail Restaurant & Shop - Breakfast burrito and burger - Wine Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Went with a large party for dinner and they were very responsive in helping us confirm our reservation, which needed to be done over email instead of OpenTable. The ambiance was very cozy yet spacious, with warm-toned wooden tables and chairs and soft lighting. However, service was extremely slow. After delivering our first orders for drinks and small plates, our waitress did not come back for our entree orders until we flagged her down. The same happened when we asked for the check. The food itself came out in a timely manner, but the portion size on my scallop dish was disproportionately small for the price. At $40, the dish only had 3 scallops, so I left dinner hungry. My other dining companions had better experiences with the lobster roll and pasta dishes, so I would suggest getting those instead. Ambiance 5/5 Service 3/5 Food taste and execution 4/5 Portion size 1/5 Overall 3/5 read more

Dovetail Restaurant & Shop - Oysters (12 for $40) - Wine Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Found this little spot after visiting the USS Constitution, and it did not disappoint. Food and service were great. We sat outside but the inside was nice and clean too. The location allows for a more intimate setting away from the busy streets. Great cocktails and every Friday our waiter said they do some version of a chicken sandwich. read more

Dovetail Restaurant & Shop - Lobster roll was a 10/10, house chips were a great paring. Chicken Parm sandwich was also delicious and Dovetail has great homemade fries. - Wine Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Dovetail is just the best!!! Favorite neighborhood gem. It's so cozy and has the best menu. read more

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Really can't say anything bad about this place. Great selection of wines, quality service, cozy and modern ambiance. Everything was cooked perfectly and had great flavor. The apps were more creative than the main courses - so I'll be happy to focus on those when I come back. read more

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Dovetail is a Charlestown hidden gem. I've found most food in Charlestown to be uninspiring, but Dovetail came through with a great breadth of options with some unique flavors. Whether you're at pier 6 and can't get a table or looking to try something new in Charlestown, this is a great place. They have a nice patio protected from the wind due to it being tucked between two buildings. With a bit of wind off of the ocean this could be very nice on a summer night. Our table of 4 got a bunch of plates, and split everything. No one left hungry. What we ate: - Carrots: Really good! Highly suggest. - Focaccia: Amazing, must get! - Fries: Not sure how they made such great fries, but they did. Must get! - Scallops - A really nice main to split. Highly suggest. - Campanella: good but not great. A different pasta dish than I would typically order, but was full of flavor. - Asparagus: Fine, but could skip. - Red Snapper: I was excited by the asian inspiration for this dish, but disappointed as it lacked flavor. read more

Came here for a work dinner with a large party (over 20 people). Even considering this, service was great! Drinks and food were brought out very quickly and all requests were attended to. We had a set menu of 3 main dishes, which were good but but did not impress. The cacio e Pepe bigoli was very Al dente (maybe on purpose, could be personal preference) and not very cheesy, the halibut was better but the vegetables lacked salt, and the plates had differing amounts of mushrooms/potatoes. The half chicken dish was the best of the three. However, I personally I loved the muhammara and foccacia appetizers! Nevertheless I would come back to try their other dishes! read more

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Inviting menu and drink list. Ambience was excellent, both inside and outside, but the outside seating was particularly good with its tranquil feeling. Service was very good. read more

One of my personal favorite spots that is near my work. You can't go wrong, everything I've had from menu i've liked. Personal favorites are the rigatoni and DT burger! read more

Dovetail Restaurant & Shop - RIGATONI - Wine Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Traveling from Texas to Maine and came across this place on way back home for lunch. Food was great! Atmosphere was nice and peaceful and service was good. I dii ok recommend eating here! read more

Dishes were all thoughtfully composed and amazingly executed. Great atmosphere. Will definitely go back to try everything else on the menu.

I always love coming here. Great food, great service and cute indoor and outdoor eating options. Their sister restaurant Brewer's Fork is also awesome. I'd love to see another restaurant from this group in Charlestown! read more

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This place was amazing! I placed an order through Uber eats for the rigatoni and focaccia. The rigatoni was great. The focaccia was the best focaccia I've ever had! Definitely recommend and definitely would come back!! read more

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excellent beer & wine selection. creative menu. excellent food, well made & delivered quickly. cool artsy vibe. not a tremendous amount of room, but not too tight. this is a quick walk from the USS Constitution Museum & probably wouldn't even have noticed it if we hadn't been looking for it. glad we didn't miss it. read more

Probably a 3.5. Wonderful outdoor patio but food taste did not match ambiance. Pretty average tasting main dishes. The app was very good (vegetable caponata). read more

We arrived at 6:30 and were seated promptly. We started with some wine and the focaccia. The wine was great the focaccia not so much. The focaccia was dry, like it was left in the oven too long while reheating. We ordered the cacio e pepe, the duck special and snapper. Both the snapper and duck were very good. The Cacio e Pepe was an appetizer portion and needed more sauce as it was dry. This was not a total fail but I've had much better. The shock was when at 7:20 the guy with a beard, I'm assuming the manager said "no rush, but we are waiting for your table". Are you kidding me we have been here for only 50 minutes. Ya, no need to return after that. read more

We have been to the restaurant several times as we love the wine and atmosphere but the food is overpriced and portions small. Our latest visit found little flavor to the crab pasta and it was not very hot. Red snapper was flavorful, but tiny with a large price tag. read more

I really like this spot. The food is delicious and the ambiance is great. They have a nice wine selection and the prices are reasonable. We found on street parking quite close by. For a nice treat you can stroll around near the USS Constitution after dinner. I would give it 5 stars for sure except for one slightly odd thing. . No desserts and no after dinner coffees. Our very nice waiter offered no explanation- just said they don't do that. I do like to finish off dinner with something, so I found that strange. Come on guys get us some little desserts or a cappuccino ! read more

Excellent food! Really nice service. The hosts were knowledgeable on the extensive wine menu. We sat outside on s nice warm day, and the string lights added nice effect to the evening. The menu is fresh and tasty. Portions could be a bit bigger, but the quality was top notch. read more

Mouthwatering! So good! Our tuna crudo was spectacular! The bolognese was the star but needed bread to sop up the left overs once the pasta was all gone. Ate outside on their dog friendly patio and loved the atmosphere. read more

Dovetail Restaurant & Shop - Tuna crudo - Wine Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

After being a long time fan of sister restaurant, THE BREWERS FORK, I finally got a chance to try out DOVETAIL. All I can say is HOLY F*** ......... This restaurant is off the hook. Honestly the best food and service I've had in years. Sat in the bar and had the best service ever with Rob. And after a killer meal and service the manager Jess popped by to check in on us and ask how everything was. EPIC service. Delicious food. Been back multiple times now and it just keeps getting better :)) read more

Went to the restaurant for dinner with friends. Really loved the ambiance and friendly service. The menu is somewhat limited so recommend checking it out beforehand, but the dishes we tried were very good. read more

Nice little place to stop and have a bite after visiting the USS Constitution. We visited for lunch during the week and were the only ones there but it started to fill up when we left.I don't think there are many eating establishments in the area, so it was a bit surprising it was slow. I had a burger and my husband had the turkey sandwich with fries. Soda comes in a can, but no big deal. The food was good, but the menu had limited options, IMO. If in the area again we'd probably find something else, only because I really struggled to choose a dish to order. The server was very nice and attentive. The hostess gave us 3 drink menus and 1 food menu for a party of two. ‍ read more

I think this is the most dependably good restaurant in Boston by a healthy margin. Definitely the most underrated. Best staff. Best beer and wine list. Best dish (snapper over crab fried rice). Best courtyard. Great with kids. Dog friendly outside. Open for lunch. It's not stuffy at all, and never hard to get a table. The only con is it's a little on the pricey side, but so is everywhere these days, and I'd gladly pay a little more to know I'm getting a good, consistent experience. read more

Hidden Gem! Stopped for late lunch during our bike ride. Beautiful outdoor seating area. Service was amazing and quick. And we were both very happy with our meals. Best Cheeseburger I've had in a long time. My husband asked me well what was in it, and it seemed nothing special but the meat was seasoned and cooked perfectly and the rest super fresh and tasty. Definitely recommend this place. Would love to try for dinner soon read more

I love the shop and the restaurant! The shop is great for picking up food for dinner (meatballs and bolognaise are favorites) and snacks (whipped cheese dips, olives and homemade chips are top for us). I also love that there is a well-curated selection of wine and beer. I've ordered platters (cheese, charcuterie and all the sides) for events and they are wonderful and well thought out. The restaurant is cozy and beautiful. The food is delish and the service is even better. The staff will answer every question and they always have good ideas and honest opinions. It's a place I go with friends, with my husband and with our kids. I love having a "local" that is good for special occasions and for a weeknight dinner on the fly. read more

I used to love this little shop. Last week I ordered my usual BLT and found the bacon to be inedible. I decided to give it one more chance and try the chicken ceasar salad. Upon opening the box, the chicken looks gross (see attached photo). Too much money to pay for inconsistent and recently poor quality. read more

Dovetail Restaurant & Shop - Chicken from chicken ceasar salad - Wine Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Had a chance to visit Dovetail, sister restaurant of Brewer's Fork (so good - give it a try). Completely different vibe and menu but the attention to detail and service are the same. We had Nduja toast, bagel chips, and roasted kuri squash -- a midday meal that celebrated fresh fresh ingredients with a twist. Our simple choices turned out to be delicious and had great depth of seasonings and flavor. I peeked at the dinner menu and know we'll return for more. read more

Friday lunch with Alexa C. as our server. Beautiful down to earth and very pleasant ambiance, wonderfully polite staff. Wife had the lobster roll and I had the clam chowder. Both were AMAZING. Alexa said the chowder was very hearty, she wasn't lying. LOVE this place, looking forward to revisiting when we return to Boston, MA. Just a short walk from the USS Constitution and worth every step. read more

Not impressed with the food at the shop. The bread they use with their sandwiches I'm not a fan of. Had the greek salad and chicken caesar today and both seemed fresh, but lacked flavor. They should also note they use chicken thigh meat in salads read more

Dovetail Restaurant & Shop - Greek salad w/ chicken - Wine Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This place is amazing. End of story. But if you want more of the story ... A couple of friends and I literally just stumbled on this place while looking for somewhere to eat close to the USS Constitution. They have a lovely outdoor seating area. We came in around 1130 on a Saturday morning during brunch and were seated immediately. Our server was an absolute gem, very attentive and kind. The arugula salad was fresh, plentiful, perfectly dressed, and delicious. My friend had a bagel side with chive cream cheese -- everything was incredibly fresh. Perfection in every plate. Great local beer selection, mimosa was delicious. I really can't say enough good things about this place. Highly recommend. read more

Dovetail Restaurant & Shop - Arugula salad with mimosa - Wine Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts