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    The Cove

    3.6 (31 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Alex A.

    We decided to try this out since we were staying 3 minutes down the road in tall pines and the people from work told us to go. We sat on the heated patio. We got pizza, the special for the day which was chicken Alfredo and mermaid drink . They were all really good. I would definitely go back especially for the pizza.

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    6 months ago

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    5 months ago

    Love eating at the Cove, but know that the hours listed on Yelp are wrong. They are actually closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

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    1 year ago

    New Chef is outstanding! Great food. Excited to see what the new Owners have in store.

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    2 years ago

    Great atmosphere, draft beer, activity on the lake feels like vacation spot. Wait staff friendly and attentive.

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    2 years ago

    Excellent food good atmosphere. Played life music and sat on patio by water. Would recommend to everyone and everybody

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    2 years ago

    Great place off the lake to get a bite. Nothing fancy, but it's a good find. Nice playground for the kiddos too

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    3 years ago

    We love the casual lake atmosphere of the Cove, the burgers and fish tacos, the ice cold beer, and the efficient and friendly service

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    3 years ago

    Great fun! Good service! Fun Ambiance! Good friendly atmosphere with play ground for kids.

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    3 years ago

    Fantastic service, the food is top shelf. Great cocktails and the live music was awesome.

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    3 years ago

    Good food, great staff! Great atmosphere for any occasion! A little pricey but who isn't nowadays!

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    3 years ago

    It's a fun place to be with lots of tables, inside and out, plus things for the children to do. The food is good, as is the service.

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    4 years ago

    $18.00 for 2 pancakes? Be sure to take your wallet. Pricing here is like you're on a island. There are other restaurants

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    We have a weekend/vacation house on Lake Cypress Springs and kids and adults alike love driving in our boat to the marina for lunch.

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    Big Al's Barefoot Bay

    Big Al's Barefoot Bay

    3.3(24 reviews)
    8.5 mi

    So, kinda confusing...but Barefoot Bay (aka. Big Al's Barefoot Bay) and now Castaway's Bar & Grill…read moreis out on Lake Bob Sandlin. Wife and I stopped in (as we have never been here before and they had Line Dance lessons from 6-9. Service was good and a great view of the lake. Food was bar food and good for around here. Line dancing was a bit of a let down as they didn't have a great sound system. But, lots of people showed up and made it fun. All in all, the restaurant is young and they are experiencing some growing pains. Broken tea maker and got a an appetizer wrong...but they made it right. Had pepperoni pizza and Philly Cheesesteak...but forgot to take pictures. We will come again and grow with them!

    FLACCID AL'S BAREFOOT BAY…read more JUST THE DETAILS -Our lawnmower stored at Barefoot bay was taken and used by the new marina owners. They claim that our contact and payment info was never transferred from the old owners and it was abandoned property to seize because of that. -Trying to get things sorted out we had unpleasant interactions and intimidation tactics used against us and potentially witnessed some child labor violations. -Payed them the past due balance. The returned mower had approximately $500 worth of vandalism damage done to it. They eventually paid for the repair which seems to be an admittance of guilt. They have not admitted or apologized for any of the damages or unethical use. THE FULL EXPERIENCE Upon returning spring of this year (2025) we were met with all new signage and a fresh wood facade inside and out. New cameras everywhere, an updated bar and dance hall. It was impressive at first glance. Sadly the facelift that had been preformed was nothing better than lipstick on a pig. Under the shimmering red gloss this place is still just swine wallowing in its own filth. On our first visit this year to pick up our mower, a drowsy looking man that appeared to have gum disease approached us. He told us he was wondering who the trailer belonged to. We explained that we were the owners of the equipment. He stated that our automatic payment we had previously set up would need to be updated. When we returned 3 weeks later we found an empty trailer, our mower was missing. Someone had to cut our lock and cable off. We went inside and asked for a manger only to be greeted by a child behind the counter. I asked for a manger and she went to go find them. A middle aged man with a large cold sore approach me and asked what I needed. I was sharply dismissed and directed to a lady in a side office. She started filling out a theft report when a young lady with an upper lip piercing came in and asked what happened. She asked if it was a red mower and then said she would be right back. While I waited for her to return the little girl behind the counter was processing transactions at the register unsupervised. Selling snack, drinks, and even cigarettes at one point. When the woman with the lip piercing returned the girl asked her if it was legal for her to sell cigarettes. She was told no, but not to worry about it. I was eventually handed their land line phone and talked with their new property manager Jessica. While on the phone the cold sore man returned and demanded I take that call elsewhere. He insisted that was a business line and I needed to take the elsewhere. After I told him I was on the business line with the business (the property manager) he stood there staring at me and eventually walked off. A week later when we picked up the lawn mower it was back on the trailer. That's where their fulfillment ended. The control handles were bent so badly the enamel paint was chipped off and the lawnmower was not controllable. The key cylinder had been destroyed, the throttle control was bent, one of the transmission releases was bent, and a chunk of the handle foam was torn off. They vandalized the lawnmower extensively before returning it. Eventually the property manager reimbursed us for the vandalism caused on her team's watch. That seems to be the only ethical part of this entire exchange. What seems to be the most concerning for the future of the marina is the complete lack of ethics within the staff, and potential of willingly violating child labor laws, a minor working the register alone selling age restricted items. The behavior by the cold sore man, a supposed manager trying to pressure and intimidate us, damaging property that they were paid to store and keep secure. "Big Al's" has fallen flat. This place needs to seriously consider replacing the local management. From what I have seen and personally experienced recently at Barefoot bay, it is my opinion that people lacking so much integrity and intelligence operating a business are untrainable and just need to be replaced.

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    Big Al's Barefoot Bay - View from their outside seating area!

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    Empty trailer with the mower gone, cover thrown on the ground

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    Relax And Wine Down - Let's go!

    Relax And Wine Down

    5.0(2 reviews)
    14.8 mi

    My wife reserved our weekend stay in the Chateaux Chardonnay cottage at Relax and Wine Down as a…read moresurprise gift to me for our 40th anniversary. The cozy house was very clean and well furnished for comfort and all our "at home" needs. We met Jackson, one of the owners, at the cottage, who was absolutely "Texas friendly" and immediately attended to Susan's request for more coffee. He even delivered a tray of delicious snacks personally to our door. Jackson mentioned there were guests arriving at the other cottages later, and a party of cheerleaders had reserved The Lounge for that evening. The Lounge was approximately 15-20 feet from our quarters. Amazingly, we never heard or saw any one else in that quiet complex. Only birds during the day and tree frogs at night. The golf cart we rented, "Shorty", took us quickly to and from the Los Pinos Ranch restaurant and winery through the vineyard rows and fields. We also drove the golf cart far enough away from the building lights to gaze at the numerous bright stars at night. One of the "Pro's" to Relax and Wine Down is its location - out in the middle of nowhere, many miles away from the noise and chaos. One of the "Con's" to Relax and Wine Down is its location - out in the middle of nowhere, many miles from professional emergency services. The Relax and Wine Down retreat is incredible! We will certainly return to rejuvenate our souls with country peace, and excellent food and wine at the Los Pinos Ranch restaurant.

    As a world traveler, I have been many places. This experience was so different. I got to escape…read morereality and finally relax.... and enjoy life and most importantly my rescue dog enjoyed his life as well.... this will be a go-to place for us!!!

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    Relax And Wine Down - Chateaux Chardonnay is a rustic, cozy one bedroom luxury home.

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    Relax And Wine Down - Blanc, Chardonnay, and Merlot...the perfect start to a great weekend.

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