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Dovetail, New York, NY

Dovetail

4.4
4.4
4144 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American
  • Innovative
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
Located just steps away from the American Museum of Natural History and Central Park on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, Dovetail offers an intimate dining experience showcasing Chef John Fraser’s award-winning contemporary American cuisine and creative use of seasonal, farm-fresh ingredients. Dovetail has been recognized with numerous accolades over the years since its opening, including Wine Spectator’s prestigious Award of Excellence, three stars from The New York Times and has consistently earned a Michelin Guide star since 2011. Dovetail offers a myriad of dining options throughout the week. Choose from our three or four course prix fixe, chef’s tasting menu or a la carte dining at the bar. Pre-theater, vegan and vegetarian menus are available nightly.
Private parties and special events welcomed in our 75 seat dining room or our intimate 21 seat private dining room.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm, Friday, Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm; Sunday 5:00 - 10:00
  • Phone number
    (212) 362-3800
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    John Fraser
  • Catering
    Please inquire for details.
  • Private party facilities
    Dovetail offers a myriad of dining options throughout the week. Choose from our three or four course prix fixe, chef’s tasting menu or a la carte dining at the bar. Pre-theater, vegan and vegetarian menus are available nightly.
  • Private party contact
    Billy Hannon: (212) 362-3800
  • Neighborhood
    Upper West Side
  • Cross street
    Columbus Avenue
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    B & C trains to 81st Street and 1 train to 79th Street.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

What 4,144 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4
4.4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 0.7Value

NoiseModerate

4,144 Reviews
  1. Drew

    New York City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 1, 2018

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was simply not good at all, especially for a Michelin Star rated restaurant. I think their CIA teachers would be ashamed. It was 87 degrees inside when it was 100 degrees outside. The bread was cold. The drinks were good and the service was wonderful. The staff was excellent.

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  2. KenS

    New York City

    155 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    155 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Like a champion athlete, Dovetail went out at the top of its game, undefeated after a reign of over a decade as the best restaurant on the Upper West Side. We went for the final dinner last Saturday night, as much as to say good bye as to celebrate with one last great meal. The champ did not disappoint. Every dish was superb. The lamb was the best in memory and the wine pairings were intelligently, imaginatively, chosen. The service and the mood of the diners was celebratory. Everyone wanted the place to go out at its best. I await the next act. The owners and most of the staff will be back in two months with a new restaurant. Equaling Dovetail will be a great challenge. My money is for them to come back different but wonderful, aspirating to new heights.

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  3. SaraS

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 27, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We will Miss Dovetail!!

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  4. lawrences

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 26, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best restaurant on the UMS. Too bad it is closing. This is a big loss for the area.

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  5. AlexeiL

    Alabama

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 21, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful in all respects. Very sad they are renovating at the end of the month but looking forward to seeing what they have in store.

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  6. AK47

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 20, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dining experience, pricey but worth it especially for special occasions (we went on a birthday).

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  7. Sushifan

    San Diego

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on June 20, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Almost everything was very good. Black sea bass tartare was fishy and needed to be returned. They happily replaced the dish. I would say the staff is not as knowledgable as I've come to expect in Michelin-starred restaurants, but they were entirely pleasant. While it's not three-star Le Bernadin, the seafood dishes were delicious. I would definitely return for another $300 meal. Oh, almost forgot. The bread - definitely some of the best. Compliments to the baker. I want another piece!

    1 person found this helpful

  8. JR68

    New York City

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Glad I went, Not broken up over its impending closure

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  9. ARTHURK

    New York City

    41 reviews

    4.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Restaurant is beautiful and staff is terrific. I wasn’t that thrilled with the tuna. Great quality and freshness but not that flavorful. Chocolate soufflé for dessert was terrific, and of course the amuse bouche and palate cleansers were wonderful.

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  10. Iknowfood

    New York City

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on June 14, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had the dinner tasting menu on June 14th with a friend over the course almost three hours. All of the dishes were excellent, save one, and comparable with other top NYC Michelin one and two starred restaurants. And that dish may have been as the chef intended but was not what it might have been. Service was excellent and not intrusive. The staff was charming, helpful and professional. Noise level, while not subdued, was certainly comfortable and permitted quiet conversation. Decor and atmosphere were OK but unremarkable. I would certainly go there again.

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103 West 77th Street, New York, NY 10024

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Columbus Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Upper West Side
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm, Friday, Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm; Sunday 5:00 - 10:00
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    B & C trains to 81st Street and 1 train to 79th Street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    John Fraser
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine
  • Phone number
    (212) 362-3800
  • Catering
    Please inquire for details.
  • Private party facilities
    Dovetail offers a myriad of dining options throughout the week. Choose from our three or four course prix fixe, chef’s tasting menu or a la carte dining at the bar. Pre-theater, vegan and vegetarian menus are available nightly.
  • Private party contact
    Billy Hannon: (212) 362-3800
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