When Dovetail opened on the Upper West Side in early 2008, New York magazine warned its readers that “chefs of this caliber don’t cook in intimate settings for very long. Catch it while you can.” Four years later, the magazine’s fears have proved unwarranted. Dovetail’s owner and chef John Fraser is still serving up the inventive New American cuisine that has earned him rave reviews from even the toughest critics.
Visit for seasonal dishes, prepared with local ingredients, each more delicious than the last. For brunch, crab Benedict is topped with a creamy, spicy hollandaise, while a Spanish frittata comes with piquillo peppers, chorizo and salsa verde. Come dinner, carnivores delight in choices like rabbit and foie gras terrine or roasted sirloin with beef-cheek lasagna; while a full range of vegetarian choices includes ricotta gnudi and wild nettle ravioli.
Appetizers
Fluke Crudo
almonds, green tomato gazpacho, grapes
Squid A La Plancha
snow peas, black garlic, strawberry-rhubarb jam
Soft Shell Crab Tempura
cole slaw purée, malt vinegar
Nettle Ravioli
crayfish, summer truffles, mud sauce
Rabbit & Foie Gras Terrine
fennel mostarda, romaine, breakfast radish
Croque-Madame
quail eggs, mangalica ham, gruyere cheese
Pork Belly
broccoli rabe, black eyed peas
Veal Tongue
salsa verde salad, smoked egg yolk
Vegetables
Turnips Ceviche
quinoa, habañero, snap peas
Chilled Vegetable Consommé
spring bouquet, vanilla, mint
Avocado Salad
wild watercress, jicama, ramps
Eggplant, Porcini Mushrooms, Balsamic Vinegar, basil
Ricotta Gnudi
truffles, broccoli, parsley root
Entrees
Halibut Confit
artichokes, sesame seeds
Snapper
cranberry beans, cured carrots, haricot vert
Local Sea Scallops and Shrimp
cucumber vichyssoise, hearts of palm, bing cherries
Pistachio Crusted Duck
cauliflower, chai curry spice, wild juneberries
Roasted Chicken
asparagus, morel mushrooms, barley
Aged Sirloin
beef cheek lasagna, mushrooms
Saddle of Lamb
lemon potatoes, English peas, chorizo
Dessert
Sour Cherry Consommé
toasted rice crème brûlée, ginger, black sesame
Frozen Raspberry Parfait
crème fraîche, wild mint, sweet pea sorbet
Cheesecake Roulade
rhubarb, honey-vanilla ice cream
Milk Chocolate Gianduja Cremeux
strawberries, hazelnuts, olive oil ice cream
Bittersweet Chocolate Soufflé
sour cream ice cream
Housemade Sorbets or Ice Creams
Selection of Artisanal Cheeses
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Canapés for the Table
Sweet & Savory Breads
Yogurt Parfait
Cucumber Vichyssoise
Cured Salmon Tea Sandwich
Duck Meatballs
Entrees
choose one
Mushroom Omelette
brie, spinach
Skinny Shrimp Omelette
melted fennel, tarragon, potatoes
Spanish Frittata
Piquillo peppers, chorizo, salsa verde
Crab Benedict
Swiss chard, radish, spicy hollandaise
French Toast
apples, bacon, vanilla-maple syrup
Smoked Trout Caesar Salad
romaine, haricot verts, parmesan
Salmon
artichokes, peppers, spinach, sesame seeds
Patty Melt Madame
ground veal, sunny side egg, provolone
Roasted Chicken
pommes puree, peas & carrots
Desserts
plate of
Raspberry Cheesecake
Carrot Cake
Coffee Ice Cream and Walnut Biscotti
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