Great service! Tasty food! Lovely dining atmosphere! Our Server was a lovely man who was patient with me as I asked questions and went through my usual indecision and finally landing on Butternut squash soup followed by Branzino. The soup Hit The Spot! Vegetable based (so no cream).... This soup was incredibly satisfying. Of course I love me some soup so this hit all my comfort notes on a cool evening after wine tasting and gallivanting all day. The Branzino was perfectly prepared... Just falling off the skin and melting in my mouth. Hubs enjoyed his steak thoroughly! I got a small bike and thought it was quite good.... tender, meaty, good flavor not over seasoned so you can actually taste the beef... Perfect chew. It had texture and was not mushy. All in all, a wonderful dinner experience that I would go back to again. read more

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This is the restaurant inside the golf club " The Quail " . It opens daily for breakfast from 7 am to 10:30 am . We ordered latte and cappuccino coffee . It tasted great and the texture was smooth . I enjoyed the pretty ceramic cups and plates . Tables setting were very classic and they seated us on a table by the window. We could over look the pond with a bridge and fountains . There were a group of geese playing around in the morning. Food was great . We had the two eggs omelette with a choice of bacon , ham or sausage . Plating was beautiful. The country potatoes came with red potatoes and brown potatoes. The side salad with vinaigrette dressing was fresh and delicious. We got toasts with butter and jam . So much food and I could not finish . The lobby outside was nicely decorated with decorative details . We enjoyed it very much . read more

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We ate here several times while staying on site. We had dinner (loved the chicken saltimbocca) and breakfast at the bar and the food was great, it was fresh and delicious, no complaints at all about that and also the in restaurant service was great too when we sat there. The bar service was just ok at best. They were kind but don't seem well trained or knowledgeable on bar management and seem frazzled and overwhelmed always and just not super attentive. Maybe just understaffed for the holidays. Also an older gentleman that was helping seat tables and perhaps was a manager was super rude to fellow employees and instead of jumping in and being helpful when it was busy, was critical and demanding, it was a real turn off to see, do better - customers are watching & your coworkers deserve respect and help. read more

Great food and personalized service! My wife had the filet - perfection. The tuna tartar was excellent. Our son had the Quail Burger and it was outstanding! James Overbaugh the GM came by and said hello and to make sure we were happy - of course we were delighted! We had a beautiful sunset view of the lake and it just felt great! read more

Pleasantly surprised by this place during our stay at the Quail! We made a reservation here for Saturday dinner and it was pretty quiet. We chose a spot inside which seemed to be the move since the lakeside views were pretty but the water birds seemed to be a little too comfortable on the outdoor patio. I usually don't expect much from a hotel restaurant but the vibe here was elevated and everything we ate was really high quality. We started with the endive and pear salad with crispy prosciutto. So light and refreshing! Everything here was a delight to our eyes and taste buds. The scallops were also beautifully plates and cooked to perfection (according to my husband). For our mains, my husband went with the pork chop and I had the ricotta cavatelli with beef short rib. Oh my goodness that short rib was so tender, and the sauce on the pasta was rich and flavorful. I absolutely adore homemade pasta so this was a home run for me. My husband really enjoyed his pork chop but did note it might have been a bit over salted. Seasoning is subjective so I won't fault them for this because I think we generally prefer less salt than the typical palate at most restaurants. We finished off with dessert: blueberry pie and coconut panna cotta with candied pistachios and passion fruit. The panna cotta was delicious, don't get me wrong, but nothing beats a classic slice of pie. The blueberries were fresh and ripe and the crust of the pie was cooked perfectly, no burnt crusts here. Kudos to the pastry chef, I would come back just for the pie. Overall, highly recommend this spot if you're staying a the hotel. I know there's no shortage of restaurant options in downtown Carmel but Covey Grill is definitely worth a visit. read more

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Beautiful setting great service and amazing food The restaurant was so accommodating as we had our dog and it was raining so they sat us in a special indoor area by a beautiful fireplace read more

Amazing restaurant! We ordered the prix fixe dinner and it did not disappoint. Will return!

When I made a reservation at Covey Grill, I did so out of convenience as we were arriving to The Quail lodge late and I thought dinner at the hotel would be best after a long travel day. My family and I arrived to the restaurant at our reserved time and were seated immediately. The hostess even provided us the option to sit inside or outside on the deck. We opted for an indoor window seat. We began with the ahi grade tuna and satsuma starter. It was delcious. The tuna was so fresh. My husband and I each ordered the halibut market fish for the evening. The fish was prepared nicely and served with mashed butternut squash and asparagus. Our boys enjoyed their Shirley Temples, hot dogs and French fries. I must say the French fries were legit. We were impressed by the service provided and the quality of the dishes served. While we were disappointed to find out the restaurant would not be open for the regular menu the remainder of our stay, we were able to try their three course menu night via room service the final night of our stay. Be sure to check the days and times of operation and book a reservation as you will not be disappointed. Covey Grill is not your typical hotel restaurant. read more

Delicious food for dinner and wonderful service! At first the drinks were very small and our waiter told the bartender and he personally came to our table and remade them. We appreciate the service and the food was really delicious..the Branzino was perfectly cooked and the NY steak was nicely marbled and juicy and perfectly cooked to medium rare. read more

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Date of Visit: 10/29/2022 We stayed a the Quail Lodge & Golf Club located in Carmel Valley during the last weekend of October. On Saturday night, we visited the Covey Grill located in the lobby. We chose to sit outside next to the fireplace and right in front of the lovely Mallard Pond. Lilikoi $16 I got the passion fruit cocktail which is tequila based, with passionfruit syrup and lime juice. The Fairway $15 Cocktail of the month is bourbon and ginger liqueur based, with lemon juice and honey syrup. Roasted Beets & Strawberry Salad $15 The beets and strawberry salad has arugula, frisee, green and red strawberries, and cheese on top. Grilled Whole Branzino $39 Highly recommend the simply grilled section on the menu. There are meats and seafood selections. I got the whole branzino which was very yummy. Steak Frites $35 There are a list of $35 Weekly Specials on different day of the week which is not on the menu. 8oz New York Steak with fries and salad. Highly recommend Covey Grill even if you are not staying at the Quail Lodge. The foods were great and the view was amazing too! read more

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Stayed at the Quail Lodge and Golf Club, so we came here for breakfast one morning! Had such a great experience. We had our dog with us and were really happy to be able to bring her here with us since they have a nice outdoor seating area, which by the way, is beautiful! I started off by ordering a hot tea, which came out with a nice little jar of honey which was the perfect addition to the tea! They had some nice breakfast options here. I decided to go with the Quail Omelet. This included your choice of applewood smoked bacon (which I picked), sausage, or ham, spinach, tomato, caramelized onion, jack cheese, marble country potatoes, mixed greens salad, and toast. This was delicious! The service was wonderful and so was the entire experience. There were many people enjoying their meals outside with their dogs. It was a very friendly and relaxing environment and I'm so glad we came here. Looking forward to visiting again! read more

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I'm only giving 1 star for location as it's beautiful spot, but food was horrible probably one the worst meals I've had. Order cocktails and mine came out in dirty glass, we then ordered breaded it was hard and the butter was frozen. Sadly our meals weren't any better I had the chicken Saltimbocca it was disgusting and my husband had the Ricotta cavatelli with short rib this was very bland. When we asked for dessert the server said sadly they only had ice cream. Very disappointing for restaurant inside a very expensive hotel. read more

Wow!! Impressed! Not only with Quail Lodge but the service and food at Covey Grill. Impeccable. We sat at the large private dining table in the back overlooking the lake for breakfast. Service was attentive with coffee and tea service. The menu had many options from healthy to indulgent. We had the honey yogurt with granola and a side pancake for a little decadence. The overnight oats with chia seeds, pine nuts, and fresh fruit was lightly sweet. The side of bacon perfectly crisp. The breakfast sandwich is hearty with a fried egg, cheese, choice of meat on a brioche bun. The frittata was full of spinach and veggies. The star dish was the avocado toast- I'm going to be dreaming about this one! Two huge pieces of artisan bread (my daughter said they tasted like Model Bakery bread) toasted with zatar butter topped with fresh avocado, herbs, radish, and cherry tomatoes with a drizzle of olive oil. Absolute perfection! read more

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We came here for dinner and breakfast. Both times were excellent. We had the ling cod, huevos rancheros and omelet for breakfast. All very good. The service was excellent too. read more

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Review based on ordering take out whole staying at the quail. Decently priced for a hotel restaurant and the food was very good, although the side salads are really laughable, it's a few measly pieces of lettuce and some tomatoes. But the omelettes, breakfast sandwiches and french toast are very good. It's nice to have a tasty place to order from and to enjoy food in your room read more

Covey Grill - Quail omelette - New American Near Me - Carmel, California

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A good restaurant with a view. Outdoors seating would be amazing for non-winter dining. They are open for Breakfast and Dinner only. Good menu has a reasonable choice but limited to certain meats. Not much vegetarian or vegan choices. A6 Wagu skirt steak was not quite what I expected but the Rack of Lamb and Starters were good. Dessert and ice creams are made by the chef and tasted great. This is a romantic place and feels classy. Great for a special occasion. The Quail Lodge where this restaurant is located is really great with beautiful reception area, 3 fireplaces, cozy seating areas. They are main sponsors of Monterey Car show. read more

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If the setting wasn't wonderful this would be a zero. The problem with this restaurant is at its core the manager. He actually gets a zero. I brought my Father in for a nice dinner, had been here before for car week as I always do and expected a decent meal on a Friday night. The service was on point with drinks and apps but then began the long desert of 45mins for a main. Honestly what's with the wait, a filet should be easy enough to deliver, but when it finally came it was a salt bomb and totally inedible. I like salt but this was ruined. A few bites later I decided to send it back as I could no longer taste or see. The manager came over after two waiters apologized and he said "we wouldn't want you to go home hungry what can we do to make it right". I ordered a dessert and had a to go order for my wife. All good I thought it was a genuine show of kindness and the nice of him to offer me something. The only problem is he didn't mean it. I was charged for dessert, the to go dinner and nothing else then he disappeared like the coward he is to let me talk to the waiter. She informed me that he decided not to comp anything even with the chef being incompetent in delivering a $42 petit filet. So I debated on weather to leave a review but really this manager and the Covey Grill made me so sad. A once lovely restaurant at the Quail is ruined by a poor manager who clearly doesn't care about the customer or the restaurant he's in charge of. Did he bother to check the food coming from the kitchen or question why it took so long? Don't bother eating here as there's options down the road or in town that would be happy to have your business. The customers at the other tables agreed as well. Too much salt and not enough care. Sad read more

Good food. BUT... I ordered the Thanksgiving dinner to go last November and had guests coming. When my husband got home with the food we realized they had shorted us the fresh bread. Not a huge deal except it was too late to get some elsewhere and when we called they didn't answer the phone. Nor did they return my calls or answer my email. And they added an 18% tip for a takeout on an already very pricey meal.! They lost a customer but doesn't seem like they care. read more

New chef is doing amazing things, food is wonderful, staff attentive. Would be nice to have larger portion sizes and more selection, for salad's, appetizer, and entree's, The only entree that have not cared for is the chicken dish, although apparently it is popular. Desserts are also fabulous. read more

I was hesitant to come in for dinner after reading reviews but we did anyway and had one of the VERY best dinners in a three week trip that included five star restaurants in Sonoma, Napa, and Pebble Beach! My husband had the special of the night , Fried Chicken that was different from what one would expect in the South but very good, more herby than southern. I had the Grilled Octopus and Shrimp and loved it. But the best was the Bread and Butter! Robust, seeded, the right crispy and chewy texture! NOT wimpy! Came back second night for the bread and butter! Husband had the steak special and I had the Crispy White Bass. Both excellent and literally ate almost the huge serving of earthy bread! I am a fairly thin older woman who only eats bread if it's exceptional! This was the best bread I've had in a very long time! read more

Nice atmosphere, pleasant staff. Given the upscale venue, the special was a good value.

Hesitant to review because I don't want too many people to know about this hidden gem. We are local and go hear on average once a week. Pro tip: Friday is fried chicken special. read more