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Dovetail

Name: Dovetail
Address: 1079 mainland street, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6B 1S3
Telephone: (604) 336-1088
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.8

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CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

1079 mainland street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1S3

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2 people

Jun 26, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 93 times today

About this restaurant

Lively
Good for special occasions
Hot spot

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

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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.

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

Location
1079 mainland street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1S3
Neighborhood
Yaletown
Parking details
None

Private dining

Popular dishes

OlivesCA$11.00
rosemary & orange peel infused
Table BreadCA$11.00
focaccia, balsamic butter, rosemary salt
ShishitosCA$14.00
sesame salt, horseradish cream, togarashi
Tuna TartareCA$24.00
albacore, yuzu kosho, tofu, avocado, edamame, fried lotus
MeatballsCA$24.00
whipped ricotta, grilled focaccia, tomato sauce
Bang Bang ShrimpCA$22.00
spicy aioli, chives, pickled fresno
Butter Beef TatakiCA$23.00
crispy shallots, butter soy sauce, cilantro
Mochiko ChickenCA$22.00
marinated cucumber, gochu-mayo, lemon
Carne Asada CA$21.00
flank steak, salsa verde, pickled onion, feta, corn tortilla

Salads + Sides

Baby Gem LettuceCA$31.00
balsamic caesar, pangrattato, grana padano
BrusselsCA$15.00
black garlic aioli, lemon, grana padano
BroccoliniCA$15.00
roasted shallot vinaigrette, crispy shallots
Baby PotatoesCA$13.00
herbs, garlic aioli
FriesCA$12.00
shaved grana padano, herbs, rosemary salt

Pasta

Spicy VodkaCA$30.00
lumaconi, calabrian chilli, pecorino
"Carbonara"CA$34.00
radiatore, double smoked bacon, soft egg, black pepper, pecorino
BoloCA$34.00
tagliatelle, slow cooked beef & pork ragu, pecorino
MushroomCA$31.00
mafaldine, mushroom ragu, sherry cream, grana padano
Rotating Plant-Based PastaCA$28.00

Large Plates

12oz Center Cut StriploinCA$66.00
chimichurri, horseradish cream
28oz Bone-In RibeyeCA$115.00
chimichurri, horseradish cream
SteelheadCA$49.00
12oz fillet, tarragon remoulade, lemon, herbs
Chicken ParmCA$34.00
panko parmesan breast, pomodoro, fior di latte, basil
BurgerCA$25.00
double patty, comeback sauce, onion, pickle, american cheese, fries

Desserts

Lemon TiramisuCA$12.00
limoncello soaked lady fingers, mascarpone, lemon curd
Chocolate BrownieCA$13.00
sponge toffee, tahitian vanilla gelato, chocolate sauce, maldon salt
AffogatoCA$8.00
tahitian vanilla gelato, Pallet Roasters, espresso
Passionfruit SorbetCA$6.00

What 441 people are saying

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

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

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Vancouver / British Columbia
Contemporary Canadian
Vancouver
Contemporary Canadian
Vancouver
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Dovetail offers an "unbelievable experience" with "amazing food" and "fantastic service." The "spicy vodka pasta" and "bang bang shrimp" are standout dishes. The staff are "warm, attentive, and thorough," contributing to an "amazing vibe." It's a "highly recommended" spot for celebrations and business meetings alike.

441 Reviews

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sharon VIP
Vancouver / British Columbia5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My go to place for pasta! The spicy vodka rigatoni is a must and the carbonara for their unique pasta noodle. I usually don’t like tacos but their soft tacos were amazing! Our server Nick was super cute and friendly! Everything was perfect 😍
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Charlie
Toronto / Ontario1 review
5.0
Dined on June 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was incredible. Our server Kiki was super sweet and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend !
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Suzanne
Vancouver / British Columbia2 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Overall, we enjoyed the food and the atmosphere; it was a little Father's Day outing for our family. The hostess and staff were kind; however, our waitress was a bit abrupt, not sure if she felt we were ordering from the happy hour menu. I don't want to assume. I witnessed her treat the following table differently, which didn't feel great, but overall, we enjoyed the food.
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Luis
Vancouver / British Columbia1 review
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was our first time to dine at your restaurant and service was amazing our server Paris was amazing and will definitely return back.
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Le Anh
Vancouver / British Columbia1 review
4.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I really enjoyed everything that we got! We had the Brussels, spicy vodka pasta, carbonara pasta, table bread, and fries. I would skip out on the fries next time, but everything else was a 10/10. The service was amazing as well! They took off the carbonara pasta off our bill because it took too long which surprised us. However, it was a bit loud for us to talk to each other. I felt like we had to yell across the table the whole night. Other than that I would highly recommend checking this place out!
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Natasha
Vancouver / British Columbia2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had such a wonderful experience at Dovetail! A huge thank you to our amazing server, Raegan, who truly went above and beyond. She was warm, attentive, and made us feel so well taken care of from start to finish. We also want to give a special shoutout to the chef for graciously preparing a dish that was no longer on the menu — it absolutely made our day and meant so much to us. The food, service, and atmosphere were all top-notch. Highly recommend and can’t wait to come back!
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Angela
Toronto / Ontario3 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Too noisy!the pasta is not bad just a bit dry.the taste is good
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vineeta
Vancouver / British Columbia4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful time. It was a great experience.
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Leanne
Vancouver / British Columbia6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our server was amazing! so attentive and recommended some great dishes. Loved his energy. My only suggestion is to see about getting some AC. i know it was a really hot day but it was WARM in there, to the point of my friend and i sweating
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Andrea
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was outstanding. Ordered the bang bang shrimp and vodka pasta. Large portions for sharing. Service was top notch.
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FAQs

Dovetail is rated 4.8 stars by 441 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 26, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 93 times today

1079 mainland street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1S3

Additional information

Neighborhood
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

Dovetail

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Why they're an Icon

Additional information

Private Events

Custom inquiry

Lemon Tiramisu

Mushroom

Butter Beef Tataki

Small Plates

OlivesCA$11.00

Table BreadCA$11.00

ShishitosCA$14.00

Tuna TartareCA$24.00

MeatballsCA$24.00

Bang Bang ShrimpCA$22.00

Butter Beef TatakiCA$23.00

Mochiko ChickenCA$22.00

Carne Asada CA$21.00

Salads + Sides

Baby Gem LettuceCA$31.00

BrusselsCA$15.00

BroccoliniCA$15.00

Baby PotatoesCA$13.00

FriesCA$12.00

Pasta

Spicy VodkaCA$30.00

"Carbonara"CA$34.00

BoloCA$34.00

MushroomCA$31.00

Rotating Plant-Based PastaCA$28.00

Large Plates

12oz Center Cut StriploinCA$66.00

28oz Bone-In RibeyeCA$115.00

SteelheadCA$49.00

Chicken ParmCA$34.00

BurgerCA$25.00

Desserts

Lemon TiramisuCA$12.00

Chocolate BrownieCA$13.00

AffogatoCA$8.00

Passionfruit SorbetCA$6.00

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