Man I didn't expect to get this kind of food in Richland, but Dovetail seriously delivers!!! The food we ordered was excellent. We ordered maze player with lamb, homemade hummus and baba ghanoush and fresh pita bread. Sooooo good! We also ordered the carnitas and fish tacos and they were amazing. The whole experience was topped off with great service from Alea. She was really great. Get out and support this uniquely delicious restaurant. read more

I would recommend paying a visit to Dovetail if you're in the Tri-Cities area. But bring a hearing aid, the restaurant is very loud. And it's located in the back of a stirp mall, which is a bit odd for the such a nice restaurant. After a day of wine tasting, my group was quite hungry. 2 ordered the the mezzah plate - one had falafel, and the other had lamb. The portions were huge and came with 2 choices of spread, along with a pita the size of a raquet! The hubby and I settled on Fish cake with sweet corn succotash and gnocchi. Honestly, the Fish cake dish was oh, so delicious! I would happily ordered that over and over again. To end our meal we shared the Sicilian donuts and Strawberry shortcake. I was quite stuffed when we left. Add Dovetail Joint to your list when in Richland. Even one of the winemakers recommended them to us! read more

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On the right track, just needs a few tweaks to be perfect! 3.5/5 rounded up for heart. SETTING: Love the interior, with an open concept to the kitchen so it feels a bit like you're in the cooking experience. You can tell whoever designed the space has a good eye, branding everything with the dovetail symbol, including the gorgeous handmade pottery serving plates/bowls. SERVICE: Just ok. Our server was nice, but hardly present as she was slammed on a Saturday night. Really seemed like they needed at least one more server. FOOD: In our group of 5, everyone ranked the food at 3.5/5 and one 3/5. They're on a great track to have a great dining experience, you can see the intent is there - it's just needs some sharpening. The pastas were just ok, lacking in flavor. The pizza was 1/3 crust and doughy. My fish taco was very good, but just 1 taco for the order which I ordered as my entree... would have been nice to have that listed or been told by the server since fish tacos usually come in multiples. I order a Caesar whenever it's on a menu, I loved the grated parm, but the dressing was very mayo flavored, needed garlic, acid, something. That's a lot to harp on, but really I could tell the heart is there and I look forward to coming back again in the future, I could see this place being a solid dining experience! read more

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Love the ambience here. Staff are SO friendly. Food.. where do I start! Freshly baked pipping hot pita bread did not disappoint. I had the falafel mezzah plate and got to choose two spreads and I picked baba ghanoush and hummus. Falafel was good to perfection, right amount of crisp and very flavorful .My husband had the lamb plate with yogurt and pepper spread. Both plates did not disappoint. Food was very fresh and right portion size was perfect. Not advertised are the dessert options, Donuts were yummy came with a banana sauce and we also had the strawberry shortcake . Both were yummy. Reservations are highly recommended as the venue is not big but always busy. Definitely a place we will revisit when back in the area. read more

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Food: 4 Decor: 3 Service: 4 Came here 3 times for dinner. chilled shrimp 21 w/ horseradish and lemon granita 4/5. Fresh chilled shrimp cocktail with large shrimp. Spanish octopus carpaccio 26 w/ potato, olive, capers, lemon zest, lemon, aioli 5/5. Quite tasty combination of ingredients and nice plating. house made Swedish meatballs 22 w/ potatoes Duchess 5/5. Very tasty meatballs with duchess potatoes. Served piping hot. maple glazed carrots 15 mint-whipped feta, dukkah 5/5. Really well cooked carrots that went well with the feta and dukkah. falafel, 2 pcs 7 4/5. Hot and tasty falafels. mezze platter - lamb** 32 5/5. Great dish with nice balance of spreads and protein. charcoal grilled chicken breast 38 ratatouille, dandelion greens, preserved lemon 2/5. Overall disappointing and wouldn't order again. Chicken was slightly overcooked. spaghetti carbonara 25 house made pasta, egg yolk, Parmesan, guanciale 3/5. Overall just okay and wouldn't order again. baja fish taco 13 fried fresh cod, house made corn tortilla, provolone, chile aioli, tomatillo, shredded cabbage, queso cotija 5/5. My go-to order every time. sausage & peppadew 24 2/5. Sausage pizza that wasn't particularly memorable. Would skip the pizzas. kombucha on tap 6.50 Brew Dr. Clear Mind 4/5. Strawberry sorbet with biscotti 4/5. Sorbet was very tasty, but the biscotti was incredibly hard. Strawberry shortcake 3/5. Nice presentation but overall would have preferred a more traditional vanilla cake. Service was good. read more

First off, fantastic service! The server took excellent care of us and really picked up on the vibes we had going. The room is well appointed with local art. Wine selection also is good. We enjoyed flatbread/pita, pizza, meatballs and asparagus. Very delicious through the entire meal. Will be coming back. read more

Dovetail Joint Restaurant - Asparagus, meatballs and pita with sauces. - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Richland, Washington

On a business trip and this was my first time here, recommended to me by a colleague who is local and has been here before The restaurant itself is really cool, with an open kitchen and much is always nice. Had the hummus and pita appetizer, it was incredible. The pita bread and humis made fresh there, it had steam pouring out when I tore into it. Had the crispy fish cake for an entree, another great dish and finally for dessert I had the donut holes, made with ricotta cheese (if I remember correctly), again, it was awesome!! Highly recommend trying Dovetail. read more

This is a restaurant with unique style and diversity you dont want to skip. Everything ive had (and yes some were strange like oysters on a pizza) tantilized my tastebuds. With pleasant and attentive staff its a local owned biz that can take my money. read more

Our meal was amazing and the service impeccable The calamari portion was huge and cooked to perfection.

Definitely a gem here in Richland! A really eclectic array of options that will take you to Tiblisi, the Mediterranean... and for lunch today: South Korea. Khachapuri and hummus were our starters. Khachapuri was decent, felt like it was missing a little oomph - but it was cheesy fresh bread, so it was still good! Hummus was delicious, great flavor, really nice pita. High marks. The Korean chicken tacos were pretty good. Nice level of spice, crispy and juicy chicken, solid creamy sauce, great plating... I think the chicken was a bit under salted. It also had pickled daikon which was solid, but felt like a bit of a missed opportunity for something kimchi inspired as the crunchy pickled element. Daikon just didn't pack the flavor I wanted, although it's always solid as a bonchon. Modern and fairly open layout, cool bar area, good service. I'd definitely come back and try their other offerings. read more

Gumbo really isn't good anymore since the original chef left. Time to make some updates on it or contact the original chef. We really should have complained about some of the food but we were all in good spirits so we felt forgiving I suppose. The pizzas were soggy and the ingredients were sliding off. Usually the pizzas are great, especially the sausage and peppadew. The apple dessert was also not good, WAY too sweet, nobody could eat more then a bite. The chocolate lave cake dessert was good but not great, I really liked it. The batatas bravas were also lacking spice/flavor to compliment the smokiness. The potatoes in the batatas bravas were cooked to perfection. The Fried Oyster mushrooms is my new favorite plate, it was made to perfection. The caesar salad was also excellent along with the fish tacos. Drinks and sodas were top notch as usual. The ginger soda and the afternoon pickmeup were both great. Service was amazing as usual. It was very loud in there for a Wednesday evening. That could be a good thing or bad thing depending on who you are. read more

Always a great meal. Love that they change out and invent new and exciting dishes. Ambiance is comfortable. Service has been good but last time there some new guests brought a child that was not on their reservation and the person made a big deal out of it and it was uncomfortable for those guests and the ones already seated. read more

I am from out of town, but love to go to Dovetail when we are in TriCities. We usually do a few things on the shareable plate menu. The mezze platter with lamb or fledgling are both excellent, love the dips. The hot and steamy pita bread is so delicious! We also did the potato gnocchi this time and flavor is outstanding, could have eaten the whole bowl myself. We also loved the grilled peaches, done with the perfect amount of char! My husband and brother in law love their teriyaki chicken crunch chicken sandwich. And of course the wine, just makes it all better! While there is no kids menu, they have a variety of pizza and since the child in our group only ate one piece, we were glad to take the rest home. read more

My husband and I were super pleased with Dovetail! The food, the service, and the drinks were all A+.

The atmosphere was wonderful and the service was excellent. I had a few dishes, one being a baba ghanouj that was to die for! I always enjoy sitting at the bar if it's open, you get great service and usually quick seating. This is a must if you are wondering where to eat in Richland. Great job guys keep up the good work! read more

Very unique fusion of different cuisines! Ordered the Korean fried wings (very flavorful), warm and soft pita with fresh hummus, a singular Baja fish taco, linguine with clams, dirty fries with pork, and a Turkish Delight cocktail. Well worth the price! read more

Dovetail Joint Restaurant - Food - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Richland, Washington

They have THE BEST watermelon salad. It's a seasonal salad so you can't get it at any time but it's a must try for sure. Really good pizza and beautifully prepared dishes. Comfortable indoor and outdoor seating and the place smells amazing. Of course great service as well, every time! read more

Best ever experience. Drinks are very authentic and classy. Food is always consistent and a lot of love in each recipe. I always stop here when in the TriCities. read more

Amazing presentation and well-balanced dishes. They offer many gluten-free options and very knowledgeable staff about GF. My only suggestion would be adding gluten-free pasta, and if ambitious, gluten-free pizza to the menu. read more

Lots of vegetarian options Nice wood fired pizza Not kid menu but good beer and food and ambiance KW read more

Had dinner here today for the first time in a few years. Shared a Caesar salad, and is the best we have had I a very long time. Hubby had pizza and I had the Gumbo. This was a very wonderful meal. Service was amazing. On another note, if you make a reservation be sure to include if there is a child. read more

I was told the Caesar salad was pretty good, didn't get the opportunity to try. Wood fired pizza, fish taco and lebnah were all tasty. read more

Dovetail Joint Restaurant - "I like the Caesar salad", says the 4yo. - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Richland, Washington

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Amazing place with vegan options! Upscale casual dining in the Tri-Cities that would fit right in in Seattle (and would thrive, people would love it, I would go all the time.) I was skeptical about finding any vegan options let alone delicious ones in the Tri-Cities, and Dovetail blew me away. From the mocktail made with Seedlip to the head of cauliflower on garlic sauce to the flavor-packed curry to the incredible staff and relaxed upscale vibe, it was amazing! We loved it and will definitely come back when we're in the area. I was really excited to try the African peanut curry I'd seen on yelp, but that was not the curry they currently have. But don't worry, it's that "coconut chickpea curry" and it is also incredibly tasty. read more

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Great atmosphere and delicious food, the lamb was great, and the zhug...you can slather that on anything!

Some friends recommended this restaurant and after coming I understand why it has so many great reviews. It was during the week probably around 5 PM. They had a really good business and we were able to be seated quickly. Wended up ordering so many things and I hate that I did not get pictures of everything, but all of the food that we ordered tasted great! From the pizza to the tacos to the chicken sandwich , even the beet salad... the flavors were just really tasteful. read more

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I think this was my favorite meal when I was in the tri-cities visiting my family. We shared 4 small plates (roasted carrots, potatoes, falafel, and corn succotash) and 2 pizzas (potato and margherita), and everything was SO delicious!!! read more

We went for our anniversary and sat outside. Loved the little patio setup. The service was speedy and friendly. I had the Jamaica Margarita and the Brushfire cocktail, both were delicious and the latter was very spicy. We ate the Baba ghanoush (which came with incredible pita bread made in their wood fired pizza oven), Gumbo (my favorite) and the Margherita pizza. All the food is super reasonably priced! We will definitely be back to try their next seasonal menu. This is a must try for anyone looking for some great eats in the Tri! read more

Both the food and the service are consistently stellar! Easily the best quality restaurant in the Tri-Cities

If you are looking for small plates "tapas" this is your spot in Richland! Great service and the food was good.

Great food and a fun atmosphere. We ate vegan dishes and it was all so good! Decided not to get alcohol, but the root beer on tap was amazing. read more

Beautifully done inside and out, the ambiance is key with custom dovetail tables and local artists work on the walls for sale. The staff were all friendly, timely, and knowledgeable about the changing menu, gave great recommendations and overall impeccable service! The flavors were ON POINT on all the items we ordered, we will definitely be making this a frequent dinner date! read more

Not the best meal I've had at Dovetail. The crispy mushrooms lost their flavor in the deep frying. The small number of entrees limited our choices and the rigitoni and gumbo were not remarkable. read more

Excellent food and cocktails! We stumbled upon this great restaurant while in the Tri Cities for a tennis tournament. We will definitely be back! read more

Best meal I've ever had. We are visiting for California and this meal was far better than anything we've had. The dishes we had: Mezze platter with hummus and Muhammara: this was my favorite - super flavorful dips and green sauce, bread was so soft and love pickled vegetables Ricotta and spinach gnocci: perfectly flavored. Like spot on. African peanut stew: delicious and hearty. Nice touch with some slaw on top. Every dish was 10/10. read more

Dovetail Joint Restaurant - African stew, mezze hummus and muhamarra, spinach and ricotta gnocci - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Richland, Washington

Service was unusually bad, which is typical for Tri Cities I have noticed. As far as the food goes, it was bordering on lackluster. It seems the people there are attempting to be New York Chic, without actually going to New York. Zero stars is a better rating. Skip this one and take your cash somewhere with better service, like the Uptown Bar and Grill or The Dive ! read more

My partner and I both went here on a date night to try something new in the area. We got the hummus and pita to share as an appetizer. The hummus was delicious but came out smaller than we had imagined and was definitely a little pricey. We did enjoy the freshly made pita bread that was paired with it. Our entrees were both delicious as well. We ordered the Baja fish taco and the ricotta & spinach gnocchi. While it was a little disappointing to learn the plate only featured one taco, the fish was very fresh and was cooked wonderfully. The gnocchi tasted a little bland. Tables do not have salt or pepper shakers on them, so be sure to ask if you would like extra seasonings. The art decor was a little different with some examples being abstract squares, bonsai landscapes, a let it snow sign, and a stained glass window from a church. Our waiter was very attentive and made us feel welcomed. She was quick to answer our questions and help us navigate through the menu. Overall we had a good experience. I would like to come back another time for lunch to try something new! read more

Dovetail Joint Restaurant - Baja Fish Taco - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Richland, Washington

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Food was decent, I suppose. I thought the meatball appetizer to be a little bland without the ground red pepper on top. My husband's falafel was a little bland too. My fish taco was pretty good. This place was recommended to me as a date restaurant, but the atmosphere was not conducive to conversation or privacy. It's just one open room with bad acoustics and when it starts filling up with people it gets very loud. The tables are pretty close together so that doesn't help either. Not a bad restaurant, but not good for a date night in my opinion. Also felt like we were forgotten at the end, waited for a while for our check. Looked like there were some interesting things on the menu, but by the end of the meal it was just too loud for conversation without raising your voice to be heard across the table. read more

Everything about Dovetail is amazing. The drinks are always delicious, the staff give great recommendations when you're not sure what to order, and the food is AMAZING. We like trying new things every time we go, which is great that the menu is always changing. It's our favorite date spot when we get a chance, and always have a great time. read more

Meh. The food was pretty good, however, the service was terrible. The vibe was pretentious and the service was quite slow. Noticed that servers won't look at you and will breeze past you although your drinks are empty . . . please scan the room and drop the tude. read more

I took my Italian exchange student, Anto, here for lunch because I saw that Arancini were on the menu. To my tastebuds, they were delicious, but Anto comes from a family of foodies and is a pretty decent cook, and he raved about them. To be honest, they could have been lunch in and of themselves, but I ordered the mushroom taco (amazing!) and Anto ordered a Caesar salad with chicken (deliciosa!). I also had a homemade ginger-lime soda that was to die for. Needless to say, we'll be back -- next time with my other exchange student (Alex from Russia). read more

Dovetail Joint Restaurant - Arancini - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Richland, Washington