The Cove

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

1. MG

   MirekG

   San Francisco1 review

   1.0

   Dined on May 20, 2023

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   Terrible service Food very mediocre Never more .
   

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2. ST

   SteveT

   Chicago3 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on May 20, 2023

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   We had reservations for two Saturday evening, 5:15pm. We arrived on time and were seated by Lilly at a table by the windows lakeside. Kylie was our waitress who greeted us promptly. She took our drink order (Maker’s and 7up and Bourbon lemonaide slush), also our appetizer, the spinach dip. They were served in 5 minutes or so. After we finished the appetizer, she took our entre’ order around 6pm (prime rib and shrimp melon). We then waited until 720pm (yes! 7:20) and no food. I spoke with manager Christina who then got the kitchen to prepare our meal for service. I appreciate that our meal was “comped”, I tipped Kylie on a $95 check ($20) she was VERY good but the kitchen took WAY too long to get the food out. That was just an unacceptable wait for the food to come out of the kitchen. The cooks must learn to prepare several meals at the same time, not one at a time.
   

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3. SL

   SheilaL

   Des Moines1 review

   5.0

   Dined on May 20, 2023

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great wait staff! Experienced bartender! Excellent food!
   

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4. MP

   MonP VIP

   Chicago4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 20, 2023

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   First time to The Cove this season and very happy with all the changes. We had the nachos supreme appetizer and it was delicious. Enjoyed the special, Porcini Ravioli, excellent! We will be back!
   

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5. JK

   JohnnieK

   Chicago1 review

   2.0

   Dined on May 14, 2023

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Drinks were fine within the area's cost and tasted good. Still a very limited menu with a few items that they had run out of. Too many places in area that have better meals.
   

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6. ST

   SteveT

   Chicago3 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on May 14, 2023

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   We were disappointed that most of the food was gone or unavailable at 1:30pm. No omelettes, no other breakfast foods, etc. Fortunately the staff was accommodating and a pleasure to work with. I really want to see the Cove be a success and a "destination" restaurant for people. Please try harder.
   

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7. BB

   BBBKbend

   Portland4 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on May 14, 2023

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   I knew going out to a restaurant for Mothers Day not to expect perfection but we did not get what we paid for. It was a set price per person for the buffet but most of the items were out so we did not get to eat what we paid for! They were even out of tea!!! Our made to order omelette was so small and not even good. I think it was a one egg omelette and they were probably low on those too. The server could not explain to us why. She was probably not being told by management. The view of the lake was nice and the hostess did a great job. Those are my only 2 complements.
   

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8. MH

   MaryH

   Chicago2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 14, 2023

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great service by Diana abd French toast was excellent- mimosas could have used more Prosecco 😜
   

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9. N

   Naper

   Chicago10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 14, 2023

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Was so great to see Cove and full house! Food was fantastic and everyone seemed very friendly . Staff did a great job eve though there were not enough servers for the business brunch crowd
   

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10. SS

    SteveS

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Great service, very good food, especially the dessert and ravioli
    

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