Dovetail

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

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   Drew

   New York City1 review

   1.0

   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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   KenS VIP

   New York City155 reviews

   5.0

   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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   SaraS

   New York City4 reviews

   5.0

   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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   lawrences

   New York City8 reviews

   5.0

   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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   AlexeiL VIP

   Alabama3 reviews

   5.0

   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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   AK47

   New York City2 reviews

   5.0

   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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   Sushifan

   San Diego17 reviews

   4.0

   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!
   

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   JR68 VIP

   New York City14 reviews

   4.0

   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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   ARTHURK

   New York City41 reviews

   4.0

   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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    Iknowfood VIP

    New York City29 reviews

    5.0

    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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