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    Cove Lakeside Bistro

    3.8 (236 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    COVE LAKESIDE BISTRO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Upscale
    Good for groups

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    Juz C.

    The restaurant had a nice vibe to it and had lake view which is nice too. The food was subpar at least for my entree. I had risotto and added salmon to it, the risotto just tasted very tomato-ey but that's because that was its based. I probably wouldn't gone that route if I knew that. I think i like it more creamier based. The fries were good and also the calamari were good. I think the appetizer was better than my actual entree. Perhaps a different entree would've worked better.

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    Robert R.

    The food was awesome! I especially loved the beets and goats salad--the dressing really brought out the sweet and savory flavors of the feta and beets, and those candied walnuts were *so* good. Service was super quick and friendly--they explained the menu when we had questions and were happy to make any changes we asked for. The place was clean and nicely set up, both inside and out. I really liked the sun shades outside too--perfect for a sunny day. Definitely coming back to try more dishes!

    Chocolate ganache with snickerdoodle
    S H.

    We took the patio table, great water views on all tables outside!! The patio tables do not take reservations, so go as soon as it opens as they fill out fast! We Ordered coconut shrimp curry and ahi tuna burger, both were delicious!! For dessert, we ordered chocolate ganache with snickerdoodle, which was good but extremely sweet. Service was great, our server was super sweet and friendly!

    Coconut Crusted Fresh Cod and Chips
    Kayla D.

    Great spot for lunch or dinner on their outdoor patio seated on West Lake. Lots of seafood and fish options to make you feel like you are eating on the coast! The coconut crusted cod was amazing! If you like coconut shrimp, you'll love this. The salmon was also a hit at our meal. The service was ok, slightly stuck up, but the atmosphere made it all worth it.

    Sweet & Spicy Parmesan Fries
    Pete A.

    What a great place to sit outside with a beautiful view of West Lake! I've been here a few times now and the consistency is excellent in both food and service. For appetizers we've tried the Crispy Brussels Sprouts and the Sweet & Spicy Parmesan Fries. Both were absolutely delicious, but the fries....oh brother....incredible and addictive! Thick cut, hot, perfectly crispy on the outside but tender on the inside with a really tasty sweet & spicy drizzle. The fries are crispy enough to hold up to the sauce without becoming soggy. There is also a very good dipping sauce on the side to add a little extra spice too. Burgers here are very good, made with a choice cut burger blend. The Topside Burger, that includes a crab cake on it, was hearty, flavorful, filling, and delicious. GF buns are available as well. The Beets & Goat salad is generously portioned and topped, and very very good. On my most recent visit they had a Shrimp & Grits entrée on special that rivaled some of the best I've had in Alabama and Louisiana. I was nothing short of impressed. The staff here has been beyond friendly, accommodating, kind, attentive, and outgoing on every single visit. Some of the very best service I've had in the area. I only wish we'd have found this place years ago.

    Bistro Burger Lunch
    Kelly S.

    I was visiting my hometown over the weekend and we were in the area looking for lunch. First time here, I remember thinking "this reminds me of Fieldstone Grille" and sure enough it is owned by the same group. The parking lot was pretty full but we were seated right away. The waitress was good. The service was quick. We got the Hampton Clam Chowder, grilled cheese and a burger and fries. It was all pretty good. The soup could have been a bit warmer. Pricing was fair. The dining room overlooked West Lake and has a large outdoor seating area (it was cold and rainy so we sat inside). It also had a large bar area.

    Whitefish dinner $24
    Wonwoo L.

    Location is excellent. Beautiful buildout and view - felt like we were up north near traverse. Service was friendly but a bit on the slow side, seemed like there was a lot of tables to cover. Food was good - I had the whitefish which was tasty and perfectly acceptable but not jaw dropping. Solid presentation. Def worth checking out. This area has come a long way in the last decade...

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    We like this place and love eating outside! The steak is very good. Dessert is also pretty good and the plating is excellent.

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    Food was excellent! We had such a nice celebration. So thankful they were open on a Sunday evening.

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    1 year ago

    We like the place and the view of the c lake. Always have had great service. The menu is limited and food is just OK, nothing great

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    Ask the Community - Cove Lakeside Bistro

    Do they have a kids menu?

    They do have a child menu. It is on a paper menu they can color on. It is all child friendly. Have fun!!

    I hear the portions are EXTREMELY small. What do you think?

    I think the portion sizes are just right for the price. Great quality product at a reasonable price.

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    Two words: PEPPERONI ROLLS Ok, more than two words,…read morebartenders and servers are always quick and friendly. Perfect place to watch sports, big TVs everywhere. Other food is great as well, but you can't come here without the p-roll or pizza order (add butter cheese crust).

    Yikes. This place has some decent reviews so we gave it a shot…read more Service was prompt and friendly. Ordered some beers they were excellent!! Our chicken pesto panini sandwich was terrible. The chicken was old. It was dry and it tasted like dirty refrigerator. Server was pleasant enough and we wanted to make sure she knew we knew it wasn't her fault cuz some people are just jerks like that. We were turned off from the sandwich and didn't want it remade so we ordered some spinach dip. It came out so fast!! And it was. Seriously we both just cringed. The artichoke hearts weren't probably cleaned so the tough spiky bits were in the dip. But the worst part was the chips served with it. They were clearly reheated and the smell of dirty/rancid oil hit my nose before my tongue. We moved the dip around the plate to look like we ate some. Grabbed the check and ran!! Could we have talked to manager? Sure. But 2 meals out of 2 were bust we didn't want to deal with it. And given we'd sent our fist meal back we figured if a manager was interested in our experience they would have come out right away. There's so many great options in the area we don't need to go back. Hope your experience is better than ours!!

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