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    Covert Café

    4.9 (16 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    COVERT CAFÉ ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    The cheesesteak, full of chunks of sirloin
    John K.

    I'm thrilled that we read about Covert Cafe on a Montavilla neighborhood site. It's a wonderful addition to SE 82nd. It's always nice to see a smallish menu, which makes me confident that everything offered will be done well, since they presumably gravitate towards their strengths. Based on my first visit, I'm certain this is the case. Red meat is a rare indulgance for me, and steak is even rarer. The Covert version is simple perfection - a slab of perfectly cooked meat, topped with rosemary and butter, accompanied by a terrific salad. My wife went with the cheesesteak, which turned out to be made with chunks of the same sirloin as my entree. Despite us being thrilled with our choices, I'm currently looking forward to returning and trying the pulled pork. Food aside, the decor at Covert is welcoming and comfortable. There's a glass front bookcase full of Star Trek memorabilia, a small stage that hosts a variety of performances and quizzes (check the calendar on the web site), and a TV that was showing a Star Trek TNG episonde, with the sound loud enough that we could have paid attention if we wanted, but there was also music playing through the same speaker, all in all forming a pleasant background for diners.

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    Wonderfully cozy music venue with a nice food and beverage menu and great staff! Plus Star Trek memorabilia! "Live long and prosper"

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    The best! Great cheeseburgers! Small, intimate, the perfect place to hear local musicians from all genres of music.

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    Excellent food (try the grilled cheese with bacon jam!), super friendly staff, and a welcoming atmosphere with lots of indoor and outdoor seating.

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    Great cocktails and great food! This place has a wonderful vibe and quick service. Years ago, they…read morehad this amazing dahlia salad that I wish would return though. Please bring it back!

    Had an awesome time at The Observatory the other weekend. Unlike a lot of places, they run their…read moreHappy Hour on the weekend, which is what drew my partner and I in. You can absolutely smell the fish and vinegar as soon as you walk through the door, which I think gives the place a very homey pub feel. I ordered a spiked peach Arnold Palmer, which I enjoyed (and it was pleasantly strong) and a glass of the house white, which was good for the price. Our server was very fast and attentive. To eat I got the tomato soup with a grilled cheese, which was absolutely fantastic. The soup was so creamy and flavorful, and I cannot imagine a better meal after spending all day walking outside in the rain. The fries were super crispy and I liked the batter. My partner and I shared some of their breadsticks, which were deliciously baked (fresh!) and came with a super refreshing basil crema and a nice tomato-y dip. Wonderful all. My partner ordered fish and chips, and was surprised to find that it is one large fillet of fish, not multiple pieces like you would typically expect. He said the fish was fine, but a little tough. Overall, a wonderful experience. I definitely hope to return. I highly recommend this place as a refuge during the cold winter months!

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