JOEY! This guy is the best. Can't say enough great things about him. Total homie... if you're stopping by make sure to say hi to Joey.. he makes a great Arnold Palmer. read more

Our waiter tonight (Joey) was amazing!!! Very attentive, great company and comfortable atmosphere. Best Arnold Palmer in town. ;) read more

Limited street parking, we parked in a parking lot about a quarter mile away. Inside decor is very cool. Lots of space and tables. With a nice bar area. Waitress was very nice. Super friendly and fun spirited. We enjoyed her service. Clam chowder was absolutely delicious! I'd revisit just for the clam chowder. Not a fan of the fish and chips. My fries were cold and the fish batter was too thick and it was soggy on the bottom half. Fish inside was bland with no flavor. The poutine however was on the money! Very flavorful and a huge portion! My only real complaint was how slow the food came out. We sat waiting for least 45 minutes. Might have been a kitchen problem, so I will give them another try, hoping for faster service. read more

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Angie was an awesome server helping with popular (not just the most expensive) choices. We went for drinks & snacks. Creative cocktail menu - but with all the staples. No skimp on my Bulleit Old Fashioned - it was a FULL pour cocktail!! We had yummy Chicken Wings (Peanut Sauce) / Fish Tacos / we split the Crab Roll with fries (expensive but worth it.) The Baby Boomer/GenExer muzac was nice as was the decor. We've been during live music - they have a perfect setup for a live band - but didn't do full menu that night. This visit was intimate; Angie (and all the staff) made it an enjoyable experience. read more

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First and foremost the smell and ambience is what brought us in. Fries perfectly fried in rosemary and spices. The fish was crisp and the taste is something I can only describe as luscious. Fresh, juicy, crisp and mouthwatering. The drinks are so well made and presented I was actually surprised at the cost. Come down during happy hour for a perfectly made meal, a good drink on the cheap and superb service. read more

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Overall, I thought we had a pleasant experience. We came for lunch on the weekend after visiting the Children's Museum. The atmosphere was chill. There was plenty of seating with open tables. Thankfully, we had the foresight to order the kids food first because they were hungry and food was coming out of the kitchen slower than what I expected. The ordering of drinks was a little clunky when we had one person sit down after us at our own table was offered drinks before the people who already sitting. Let's talk about the real star of the afternoon. The food was delicious. I had one of the best chicken sandwiches I have had in a long while. The side of fries was crispy and delicious. Our entire party enjoyed their food and overall, I'm happy we came here and I hope to come back soon. Outside of some quirkiness with the ordering and food timing, our actual Server was pleasant and I was quite happy with most aspects of the customer service experience. read more

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Greeted at the door and seated immediately!! Hit happy hour at 12 which includes a selection of foods and drinks. Husband got the happy hour smash burger and I got the cup of chowder ..... soooooooooo goooood!!! I also got the crab roll and it did not disappoint garlic butter dipping sauce not needed but compliments extremely well. Perfectly crispy fries with a few dipping sauce options - we were a house divided as I loved the garlic aioli and my husband fell in love with the goop!! Ambiance was very breezy relaxed atmosphere and would highly recommend read more

COVE - Happy hour smashburger ; Happy hour cup of chowder; and the amazing Crab roll - Sports Bars Near Me - Olympia, Washington

Came here on a Wednesday night. There was a decent crowd. Ordered a couple of mocktails, couple of drinks and fish tacos. It was our first time. Pros: The energy was good. Our server was very good. Very attentive despite the fact that there was a decent crowd and not a lot of people working the bar. Decent fish tacos. Interesting menu although cannot say about the food itself as I haven't tried. Cons: Mocktails were not good in my opinion. Excessively sweet, lacking flavor and depth. Too much sugar does that - kills the flavor. I had Lavender Nojito and Strawberry Coconut cooler (I believe this was the name). Nojito was less sweet than the cooler, but still too sweet. The place is kind of like a sports bar with TV screens which is not where I would choose to eat at. read more

Service was great and very fast. My sandwich was perfectly cooked and flavorful! Pretty sure the onions were left off, but it was still great! read more

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8/20/2026 - Enjoyed, REALLY enjoyed their happy hour lunch today. The Cove is doing it right, all the way down to the weight and quality of the cutlery. Had (again!) their smash burger with fries. Generous selection of both a variety of beers, ales, and cider on tap. Highly recommend. I understand that they also have live music on some evenings, but I'm old and unlikely to leave the house for that. If you do, let us know how it was. read more

Tried a new to us place today. The cove. Healthy food & small portions meal.. We went in hungry and left hungry with a tab of $120. Enjoyed the food but the service was very below par. Our server was not back to our table after we ordered food. The gal that delivered food to our table asked if we needed anything else, we said another drink. She said "ask your server" and walked away. Umm we saw server after all food gone and still empty glasses. read more

Pretty pricey meal at $35 for me for my old fashioned lavender bourbon drink and pear goat cheese flatbread prosciutto. The food was good, yes. The drink was not my type of drink, but my friend, dulcutie, loved it. She especially loved the cherries, which I could see why if we just consider the aftertaste. I was just overwhelmed with the alcohol soaked in it when I took the first bite. Service was attentive and actively tending to the table. Went by pretty quick with the serving times, so kitchen was putting down like the waitresses were. Very dark hues to the furniture and dim lighting. High chairs, booths, and regular tables offered as seating arrangements, which is good for couples, bigger parties, and families. Bar counter included, too, which is best. Not tight between each table, which I appreciated. Plenty of street parking, especially if you come after 1800 or 6PM on a weekday like we did. No need to pay for parking if by then, too. read more

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My daughter and I showed up on a Monday evening around 6pm to a very busy restaurant. We did not have reservations but still were seated quickly to an enormous wooden booth, best seat in the place in my opinion, I almost felt like royalty. The vibes were good, the service was great, everyone kind and attentive without being pushy and in our face. My daughter ordered the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich and a Mistletoe Margarita. I got the Prime Rib and a Rosemary Gin Spritz. We both agreed the food looked amazing, but was just ok in flavor. My prime rib was a little over medium rare, but perfect prime rib is very hard to find in Washington it seems. Our tab came to $91.97 which is average for what we ordered. I will be back with my husband so he can experience this establishment as well and I can try something else on the menu. read more

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Delicious dinner. Stopped by for a quick meal and a drink in a Sunday evening. The Happy hour menu is long and available on Sunday until 8 pm. Love the upscale family vibe that is conservative on the wallet. read more

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Update. Happy hour was great when we had it. We put off trying breakfast for a long time, thankfully. Today was the day. Great service. Clean setting. Probably the worst breakfast I've had in a long time. We are a family of four and I tried everyone's food. Very on par with IHOP. We very well could have been served someone's leftovers from IHOP from 3 days ago. Only I don't go to IHOP and if I was starving and glued to a chair there I wouldn't order a moco loco or a steak. Nothing was good. My kids waffles tasted like IHOP leftovers, I'm guessing, but wouldn't know because I don't eat there. Not sure why anyone would go to breakfast here. We will give happy hour or dinner another chance some day. read more

We went on a Monday night for a birthday, it wasn't packed but a decent crowd. Our server seemed disinterested in us and any requests made by my party. The drinks were delicious though! We got the Brussels sprouts and salmon dip for starters and those Brussels are one of the best things I've ever had. The salmon dip was good as well but the star was the Brussels. The kids chicken tenders are delicious and the smash burger was so good. The garlic fries were amazing! The salmon picatta was okay. I felt the noodles were too sweet but the salmon was really good. The ambiance however , while good when we started out it got Smokey very quick to the point my eyes were watering . Definitely needing better ventilation in there. read more

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Walked in at 8pm on a Sunday. It looked pretty slow, so I asked if the kitchen was still open, they said yes. Bartender said I could sit anywhere I'd like. Most of the booths along the perimeter wall were dirty and hadn't been bussed, so I must've just missed the football crowd. Found a table, and a large party of 8 came in, right after me. After taking my drink order, the server says I have 10 minutes to order because they're closing the kitchen. They close at 10pm. The server comes back with my drink, an opened bottle of ginger beer and says sorry I had to use half of your ginger beer to make another drink, I won't charge you for this one... it was flat anyway. I ordered a half a salad, no complaints. Ordered Fish & Chips, asked for it to be a little crispy; fish comes out like jerky. I get the check, and what a surprise, the ginger beer was on the bill. No use wasting energy pointing it out, because it was clear they couldn't care less. Unfortunately, this is a one and done; service was terrible, food was not great. read more

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Enjoyed Cove. Was quiet on a Sunday afternoon but was excited to find that they had a Sunday afternoon happy hour menu. Will be back to check out Brunch sometime as well. Cute space and staff was pleasant. read more

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Excellent food; served quickly. Lots of menu options for lunch/brunch. Staff were friendly and efficient. It's great that they take reservations. read more

Went on Sunday for Mothers day, it was so busy with the Wooden Boat fair going on too. We were seated quickly and got our drinks right away. The food was awesome, just ordered off the happy hour menu. It was so good, had the Cod Brioch sandwich and the fries are devine! look forward to going again for lunch or even dinner! Great service for being so busy. read more

This a fun, hip restaurant with good food, fun drinks and super friendly staff! We made a reservation for 9 and they had a table setup and ready for us when we arrived. We started with steamed clams and garlic fries, so yummy! We had a variety of great dishes for dinner including Cajun seafood pasta, squash pasta, steak sandwiches, mushroom burger and a crab roll! Then we ended the night with 2 pumpkin cheesecakes and a maple bourbon brownie ala mode! Everything was fantastic! Joey was our waiter and he was awesome! read more

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Great service and food I would recommend a halibut. The atmosphere is great for this area.

Our family of 6 went for Mother's Day Brunch. We were seated immediately and given drink menus. After ordering drinks, we went to the buffet. To begin with, the buffet was single sided which created a long line to get food. When we got to the buffet, they were out of plates and every pan was empty. Other tables around us were waiting for plates and food also. When the food finally came, it was underwhelming. Avocado toast wasn't toasted, just sliced avocado on bread. The chicken for chicken and waffles was dry and the waffles were empty every time we went to check for more. The eggs Benedict was bland and not warm. If you are going to do brunch, please plan ahead with enough servers and have a plan to keep food out. Having to continually wait for food and then to find it flavorless was disappointing. Our server didn't take our plates and it's a good thing because they were always out of plates. I guess we had hoped for a better experience. I'd recommend passing on brunch here. Maybe their other menu items are good but based on the limited options we tried, I doubt it. Save you money and even more so, your time. Go elsewhere. I'm sorry I had to apologize to my mother for this experience. read more

Loved the food! We had a group of six and everyone was happy with their meal. I loved the clam chowder! It wasn't what I think of when ordering clam chowder but it was delicious! The fries are some of the best fries we have a in a long time. My smash burger was delicious. The person with the classic burger was very happy. Two in our party got the raspberry rhubarb spritz (no alcohol) and loved them. They were surprised the drink came with a free refill. Great service! And OH! The Happy Hour! Great food at wonderful prices. I would love to see the HH later in the afternoon so we could better justify a drink! I did have issues with the menu. It is not well laid out. Difficult to read with all the items lined up in paragraphs, squished together. I kept thinking it was information to read about the restaurant. The Happy Hour menu was a lot easier to read and order from. read more

The food was worth the wait! We visited the first time this weekend to have lunch. Parking was available on the street right in front. We got lucky. It was super busy. The restaurant itself is very big with plenty of seating so it didn't feel overly crowded. The staff seated us very quickly and took our drink order immediately. We ended up getting two cocktails to try both of which were very very good we decided since it was our first visit we would start with just appetizers. So we tried the shrimp tacos, rosemary garlic fries and roasted garlic shrimp toast. Holy moly. The sweet sauce on the tacos was incredible with a little bit of pineapple, just enhanced the whole thing and the garlic butter dipping sauce for the shrimp toast was fabulous. The size of the shrimp and the freshness of the seafood was awesome. Now a moment for the rosemary garlic fries. Rosemary. Garlic. Fries. I would eat these all day. I'll never go back and not get these. We did ask for a side of ranch, which was also delicious. We also had the opportunity to spy the people's food next to us and I'm pretty sure they got the lobster roll or the crab roll which I'm definitely going to try next because it looked amazing. So as I said, it was very, very busy so it took a bit for our food to come out probably about 40 minutes. It wasn't an issue for us, but the staff definitely noticed and the manager came over. I'm assuming it was the manager. He was very pleasant and gave us two card coupons for a discount for our next visit, which I thought was very observant And very kind. It wasn't necessary, but I really like the fact that he came over apologized and said I'm really sorry it doesn't normally take this long to get food out. Sir, it was worth the wait. This will definitely be a place that we take family and friends too. Definitely recommend. read more

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Disappointed in our expirience, not sure if it was an off night but the service was so slow for a Wednesday night. Had to ask for refills on our waters, didn't get our food for 30+ minutes, food was served warm-ish at best. 2nd round of drinks (ordered when we asked about our food) were delivered after we were done eating and my husband burger was missing some of the toppings listed on the menu. read more

This was one of the worst restaurant experiences I've ever had, and I can't believe this place has more than 4 stars. We got happy hour ahi nachos, fish tacos, and chowder. The tacos and chowder were unremarkable. The chips for the nachos were stale and we couldn't even eat half without being grossed out by the color of the tuna; it was half green. We ate and were ready to leave but nobody had come to our table despite there only being one other table full at the time. We tried to get a server's attention but they were too busy having a conversation with the bartender. We ended up going to the host stand and getting the check. read more

Service was a little slow. Looked busy and not too many staff (maybe that was the issue). Had nowhere to go and trying to NOT be in a damn hurry. So it was alright. Food was worth the wait. I ordered a honey lavender old fashion. Really liked it. Ordered a kimchi chicken sandwich. Spicy garlic sauce, kimchi, and cucumber. Soooo good. Wife ordered the mushroom burger (smashed patties). Said she liked the arugula they added. Great lunch. read more

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I would not necessarily call it a sports bar in a good way. It has the tvs and beers/full bar and great place to watch sports, but the menu is pretty extensive and the food is exceptional, especially compared to if you compare to a "sports bar". All dishes were fresh and flavorful with good quantity and great quality with reasonable prices! The appetizers weee good including one of the best Clam Chowders we have had in a long time... home made from scratch! The smoked salmon dip with homemade bread was excellent too! The stir fry and steak entrees were amazing too. The beef is a step up and great cut and fresh green beans were awesome! Would definitely go back here, whether to watch a game or just have dinner, but hopefully both!! One of the owners was very gracious and loved idea feedback and the staff was friendly, prompt, attentive and professional! read more

Cove in Olympia was open late and had a Happy Hour menu that we were interested in. Typical Sports Bar with a lot of tvs, music, food, and alcohol. Our server was nice, friendly, and helpful. She suggested a few of her favorite dishes. Bowl of King Chowder: geoduck, quahog clam, leeks, potatoes, & bacon (4/5). Loaded with so many clams! Thick, flavorful, and creamy. I'd get this again! Cup of Tomato Bisque (2.5/5). Sorry, this wasn't rich like I thought. No offense, I thought this tasted like thick bland spaghetti sauce. Brussel Sprouts: kimchi spice w/hot honey (5/5). Charred sprouts and the hot honey is soooo good! I couldn't stop eating this! Half Steamers: Manila clams, chorizo, in garlic, white wine, butter sauce (4/5). This was a small dish but very flavorful and delicious. Scampi Toast: prawns, garlic, tomato, white wine, parsley, red chili flakes, parm, served on sourdough (4/5). 1 Fish & Chips: house breaded cod served with fries and tarter (4/5). Nicely fried, and flakey fish. The fries were nice and crispy. Hazy IPA - "this was ok a bit bitter, not as sweet as other IPAs." Honey Lavender Lemonade. This was florally and tasty. read more

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I've been wanting to try this place for a while but parking is difficult and it's super busy during the weekends. I finally got in on time today and found it pleasantly empty when I arrived. I was seated promptly, the waitress waited an appropriate time to let me view the menu, and they brought me an ice water as soon as I sat down. I had the apple Gorgonzola salad to start. The lettuce mixture is appropriate for the style of dish and everything was finely diced. I felt that there was a slight imbalance though. Maybe not enough apples or walnuts? I also had the steak and eggs and a side of the triple berry compote waffle. The steak was delicious, cooked perfectly with decent seasoning. The cook knows what over medium eggs are, which is rare. The arugula under the steak is a perfect match as the peppery taste works well. The triple berry compote is good but a bit too sweet and sour at the same time. The cream appears homemade and is delightful. The waffle didn't seem to have any specific taste to it. As for the dining area? It's a big open warehouse space with concrete floors and tables and chairs set up. There's no privacy and the music is very... modern. It kind of felt like I was sitting in TikTok and listening to the music people put in their videos. Not horrible. Garage doors decorate the front of the house but were not open, which I'm thankful because of flies. Overall, I would definitely come back. The cook knows their business, the staff is friendly, and the menu is appealing. read more

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Went on a Saturday night, a group of 7 of us. Was greeted by a hostess who rudely asked if we had reservations. When we told her No, she said "hold on!" And left, another hostess came out and gave us a table. She was quite pleasant, and so was our servers. The atmosphere is nice, not too loud in there, decor was interesting and nice. The seating was a little high off the ground, so our feet dangled, which after an hour, became uncomfortable. It was a little harder for my father in law, who has mobility difficulties to climb in and out of the booth. The selection on the menu is wonderful. Lots of seafood options, but also sandwiches and pub grub. Lots of things looked interesting. The drink options were diverse, and had a large selection of beers. We ordered our food... and waited for quite awhile. I don't know how long exactly it took to get food from ordering, but it was at least 40 min. When the food arrived, they said we didn't get a full order of fries on the entrees that came with fries, and they would bring more out. (Those fries never came). With that said... our food was great. I had the Poke Nachos. Fresh, tasty, lots of tuna, and the chips were delicious. The rest of my group were satisfied and liked their meal. Lots of compliments, no complaints. I am willing to say that our welcoming hostess and slow cook times were a fluke for them. I plan on going to Cove again for date night at some point, or just random dinner. I will cautiously recommend to friends. read more

The Brussels sprouts are a must get !! The Carolina bbq chicken sandwhich is also really great and so is their Mac & cheese !! Good drinks & good food . A must stop read more

Delicious, healthy food and fast service. The ambiance was relaxing and open, we went on a sunny day and the front of the store is open to fresh air read more

I've eaten here twice recently. Once for dinner (happy hour) we had clam chowder, poke nachos- hello! , and rosemary garlic fries! Also for breakfast, berry Belgian waffle - it was somewhere between okay and good. Service is always great! My two complaints are how dark it is, have to use my phone to see the menu! Us old folks don't see well! And the seats by the garage doors are absolutely freezing! read more

Had to try the soy garlic and cilantro wings! I'm not a big fan of soy but it was the perfect amount of marinade! I love the Cove and the attentive staff and warm atmosphere! read more

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The best crab roll I've ever had!! The roll was perfect. It was heaps of quality crab. The scampi sauce is so so delicious. We also ordered the steamed clams, they were also delicious. I am extremely impressed by the clean bathroom. The sink and faucet was so clean. This is supposed to be a sports bar, the ambiance was chill. There were plenty of TVs if you wanted to watch sports. All staff were delightful, wonderful service. The wait staff were attentive. read more

Great food, great service, great ambiance. Produce was fresh - the kimchi brussels sprouts were the best thing on the menu. I don't even like brussels sprouts, I ate a whole plate on my own. We got the poke too, super fresh. Food was hot and delicious 12/10 read more

COVE - Sports Bars Near Me - Olympia, Washington

A great spot for Sunday football since they have all day Sunday happy hour deals! HH half sized Poke nachos was surprisingly good & a good size! Steal for $8 appetizer They also have $10 smash burger with fries that is pretty good! Protip the truffle smash comes with some satueed mushroom & great for lovers read more

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We go here ever so often and the food and service is never a let down. However, they took the steak off the menu which is what my husband was after when we visited last night. But he said the fries were amazing. And I thought the apple gorgonzola salad was divine. read more