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(Now Closed)New American Restaurant$$$$
Upper West Side, New York
Has a stamp of approval from The Wall Street Journal and Village Voice
128 Tips and reviews
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Ekrem EdipJune 25, 2017Amazing food, great atmosphere, friendly and very professional staff. Vine list is very good. Beef is my favorite and the words are not enough to describe the taste of the souffle. Highly recommended.
Stephanie DeDeckerMay 13, 2017Well deserved Michelin star. Tasting Menu is the way to go at a good price and well accommodating for vegetarians. Definitely going to return!
Jenny KJune 5, 2015Wonderful service in a beautiful atmosphere. The 4 course tasting menu is a great value, especially when you consider the little extras that accompany the meal.
Dan SohaydaMarch 20, 2016Amazing dessert, very attentive wait staff, and right down the street from the museum of natural history. Great dinner destination after a long day of dinosaur bones and star gazing.
Alicia KosasihJanuary 19, 2013Very intimate and romantic setting. Love the food here! Get the cured carrots&salmon appetizer. Would like to come back and try their vegetable tasting. Meyer Lemon Pie for dessert was spot on as well
Josh AMarch 1, 2016Delicious creative meal. Did the four course and received at least 3 other treats "for free." Excellent service. Accommodating staff. Yummy food. Would like to try tasting menu.
Lauren QuinnMarch 24, 2013Amazing... Everything was insane from the arancini bread to the celery palette cleanser and in between. Must have the foie gras, venison, halibut, every vegetable plate and every dessert!! $$$$$$
Chefs FeedOctober 2, 2015"John Fraser will blow your mind with his vegetable-focused menu offered only on Monday nights. Do not miss this exclusive opportunity." Chef Amanda Freitag Read more
The Corcoran GroupJuly 30, 2011Quality ingredients are combined to create healthy yet delicious dishes, like the white gazpacho soup or the pumpkin soup. Save room for dessert – we recommend the bittersweet chocolate soufflé.
Colin BrownSeptember 14, 2012I have never had such an amazing meal in my entire life. Everything was perfect and creative. The staff were so friendly. I am definitely coming back here in the future.
Natalia QuinteroJune 14, 2012One of the best restaurants in NYC. John Fraser (the chef) is an amazing up-and-coming chef. Try their tasting menu paired with wine...you wont regret it.
New York HabitatNovember 23, 2011This exquisite restaurant is perfect for a date night, for which we recommend the veal chop for two. Otherwise, treat yourself to the butter poached lobster with mouth watering burgundy truffles.
Halstead PropertyJuly 25, 2011For our vegetarian guest, Dovetail was the perfect place for a business dinner. We recommend the pumpkin soup. For an appetizer then entrée they are known for their lasagna with carrots and pine nuts.
Erica FinleySeptember 3, 2013A gem on the Upper West Side with wonderful surprises between courses. My filet mignon was prepared perfectly & the red velvet cake was fantastic.
Gilt CitySeptember 21, 2011For an intimate dining experience, private parties can sit downstairs in the cozy sherry cellar, which overlooks the kitchen’s operations. (Another tip: order the brioche bread pudding for dessert.)
DailyCandyFebruary 4, 2013On Meatless Mondays, get the four-course $46 prix fixe menu showcasing veggie and vegan dishes sourced from Union Square Greenmarket. Read more
AlexJune 8, 2015Michelin star is deserved— vegetables are treated so tenderly and the food is just incredible. the service is also wonderful.
Daniel PowellJuly 16, 2017Really great food/experience, great seafood dishes and red meats, cool atmosphere and nice location by the museum
Village VoiceFebruary 1, 2013Wait...the pastry chef put straight-up vegetables in a dessert!? But the Sticky Toffee Cake with Sweet Parsnips is sophisticated and delicious.
Jon B.November 25, 2016The Thanksgiving Turkey was simply outstanding. Some of the best turkey that I have ever had, and I am no turkey fan!
Susan GrantJune 28, 2013This is a great UWS restaurant (yes, there a few). Pricey menu, but the chef came from French Laundry, so the food doesn't disappoint. More romantic than lively.
Lori LuoAugust 10, 2014Dovetail offers some of the best fine dining available in the UWS, with an emphasis on market-driven plates from Chef Jon Fraser.
CompassApril 21, 2014Around the corner from the Museum of Natural History, Dovetail offers fine dining with amuse-bouches, rich seasonal gnocchi, and foie gras.
BravoNovember 11, 2010Perfectly executed food and spot on service makes this restaurant a must visit. Plus pastry chef Vera Tongl’s Banana Pudding with Bacon Brittle is out of this world. -Zac Young, Top Chef Just Desserts
LolaFebruary 7, 2012You know how some nice restaurants make you feel like a cheap jerk during restaurant week? Not Dovetail! The service is impeccable, the food delicious! Looking forward to dining here again.
Food and ambience are really excellent. Service had a number of significant hiccups that really surprised me for a Michelin starred restaurant. Will still be back but service did not meet expectations
Michelin Travel & LifestyleDecember 2, 2013Go for ravioli w/ wild greens, vegetable consommé, or monkfish in mustard sauce. Come Sunday for a bargain 3-course meal. – Green Guide Editor
HOBNOB MagazineFebruary 21, 2011elegant UWS, beautifully presented food: brussel sprout salad, sirloin, fantastic natural wine list, see photos here:
NearSay NYCJuly 25, 2011N-Sider luxury favorite: Dovetail offers an extensive list, 25 to be exact, of Sherries imported from all over the world. The Fino, El Maestro Sierra from Jerez, Spain is one to pair with any meal.
Rebecca YiJuly 11, 2016Boyfriend took me here for my bday. Def super upscale. Staff is very friendly and accommodating. Worth paying for!
Jill D.October 1, 2011Best meal of my life... get the foie gras and popcorn ice cream. Chef even gave us a tour of the kitchen. Amazing wine and service as well.
DanApril 6, 2016The Raviolo, the Lamb Saddle, and the chocolate Rye Torte were the best parts of the tasting menu.
Maria NardoneMay 10, 2013Wonderful food, service and ambience. New fava ravioli with morels is a hit. Halibut confit is signature favorite.
Stephanie JohnsonSeptember 19, 2011Tasting menu was one of the best meals I have had in years. Cornbread is also to die for. They actually give you the recipe if you ask for it.
Chet ManciniNovember 9, 2015The ambiance is awesome. Tables far apart allowing private conversations. Food is good if a bit unmemorable.- Jon B.November 27, 2016Fabulous thanksgiving dinner. The turkey was some of the best I have ever had!
Jessica NgJanuary 26, 2014The prix-fixed brunch was quite good. Perfect atmosphere to catch up with long-time friends
ThrillistAugust 2, 2010The grub here's classic French, but spiced up w/ high & low American influences, while the décor merges elegant & modern trappings & jeans-friendly service. [NYC&COSRW, Lunch: $24.07 & Dinner: $35]
PhillipFebruary 4, 2010Awesome restaurant week. Had the rabbit, was amazing, along with the hanger steak/beef cheek lasagna - amazing. The desset was the most amazing. Had the bread pudding, which was simply delicious
The Wall Street JournalAugust 9, 2010The $32 fixed-price brunch begins with a basket of warm baked goods; next comes a plate of canapés, then the entree and finally a plate of bijou dessert bites. Read more
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Dovetail is a Michelin-starred restaurant operated by chef and proprietor John Fraser. Impeccably executed New American fare. Contemporary setting.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 5:30 PM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 5:00 PM–10:30 PM
- Sun
- 11:30 AM–2:00 PM
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
(212) 362-3800
View menu on http://dovetailnyc.com/menus
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Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
No
Parking
Street
Restroom
Yes
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Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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