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The Cove - Harrah's Philadelphia Chester Downs Details

  • Dining Style: Fine Dining
  • Website: http://www.harrahsphilly.com/restaurants/the-cove.html#.UyReDc76TCo
  • Phone: (484) 490-1816
  • Hours of Operation:
    Dinner: Thursday: 5:30pm - 9:00pm; Friday - Saturday: 6:00pm - 10:00pm; Sunday: 4:00pm- 8:00pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Steak, Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Executive Chef: Erick Jones
  • Dress Code: Business Casual
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Private Party Facilities: The Cove at Harrah's Philadelphia offers private dining facilities in the restaurant for up to thirty guests, and up to one hundred guests in the tiers adjacent to the restaurant.
  • Private Party Contact: Melissa Hinger (484) 490-1816

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Route #291
  • Parking: Hotel Parking
  • Parking Details: Garage Parking Accessible
A word from The Cove - Harrah's Philadelphia Chester Downs
The New Menu is Here!!!
The Cove planted roots at Harrah's Philadelphia overlooking stunning views of the Delaware River. The rich tradition of American seafood and steak houses most enjoy down the shore can conveniently experience here at The Cove. One can appreciate our impeccable chef-driv…en cuisine, extensive wine list and unparalleled hospitality.

Chef Erick serves the absolute best and freshest seafood, hand-cut steaks and chops. AT the Cove, we take pride in our food by using the freshest ingredients to create flavorful appetizers, delicious sides, mouthwatering entrees, and decadent deserts.

What better way to host a private party than at The Chef's Table? Call to have it at The Cove!



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Diner Reviews
  • "The food and service were excellent. Our server was very attentive and we enjoyed the quiet atmosphere."
    Dined on 7/19/2014
  • "Made reservations for 7:30, July 4th, and it was perfect timing for dinner before the fabulous fire work display !!!"
    Dined on 7/4/2014
  • "If you can get Rachel as your server, do so. She was the best, we could not have received better service. The place is beautiful and we enjoyed fireworks afterwards. The warm loaf of bread was delicious, so good it is hard to resist eating too much, especially if you are hungry. My party enjoyed themselves very much, too bad the slots were not as considerate."
    Dined on 7/4/2014
  • "Entree selections were very good to choose from. Lobster bisque soup was way too salty and watery. Too little lobster in the lobster mac n cheese dish for $11...Steaks and Crabcakes were perfectly cooked and seasoned. I will return for the steak and crabcakes and potatoes only."
    Dined on 6/28/2014
  • "It was overpriced, but that wasn't the worst. On my way to the men's room, I past a storage closet where the door was left open to the public. Also, there was a set of swinging doors to a "prep area" with windows in the doors. Neither the doors nor the view were pleasant. And then, across from the restrooms, there was an alcove where chairs were being stored. Curtains were hung by what looked like coat racks and they were about three feet too long (if you're not careful someone could trip). And again the curtains were not pulled shut so the mess behind was visible. The Caesar Salad had too much dressing, but everyone enjoyed the rest of the dinner. Based on prices and decor, wouldn't eat there again, if not for the comps."
    Dined on 6/27/2014
  • "Food and drinks were excellent. Waitress made our dinner very enjoyable. We go to the Cove several times a year and probably should go more often."
    Dined on 6/21/2014
  • "I ordered the special for the evening which was the boneless rib eye for $45.00. When it finally arrived it was very fatty, burnt or charred, and disgusting. I couldn't find the meat for all the fat. I sent it back and reordered a filet mignon. In the meantime, my husband was almost finished his dinner and my replacement hadn't arrived yet, even though I was assured that my dinner would only take a few minutes to replace. After my husband finished his dinner and visited the restroom and returned, my dinner still didn't arrive. Needless to say, by that time I had lost my appetite and cancelled the order. I have no desire to return the the Cove at Harrah's Phila."
    Dined on 6/13/2014
  • "The food and service were excellent. We have dined here before and the restaurant always meets or exceeds our expectations. We typically dine at the Cove for special occasions. The braised ribs are especially one of my favorites and any seafood dish is worthy of ordering. The atmosphere is relaxed yet classy ... a perfect spot for a romantic dinner or a special dining treat. The bread is outstanding, as well."
    Dined on 5/29/2014
  • "This restaurant is overpriced at any price. The service was poor, food was terrible. We had the Cape May dinner. The lobster and shrimp were tasteless and very small. We could not find or taste the clams. Though tough, the asparagus was the best part of the meal. The only thing we enjoyed, was a view of the river. Don't bother."
    Dined on 5/24/2014
  • "For the price, this place lacks class -- noisy, multiple loud speaker interruptions"
    Dined on 5/10/2014
  • "steak always come out well done--- ordered--medium rare or rare all the same"
    Dined on 5/3/2014
  • "I understand this restaurant is in a casino... in Chester. That being said, if you have casino comps, a free meal is a free meal. HOWEVER, if you are actually paying to eat here, why not try one of the DOZENS of better restaurants within a 10-mile radius? Let's start with the caprese salad - billed as a beefsteak tomato with mozzarella. The tomato was GREEN, and rotted. I was stunned. There is NO WAY a chef, kitchen assistant OR server should have let that plate arrive at the table. And yet it passed by all of them. Then, it was a filet and garlic mashed potatoes. The potatoes were NOT fresh, clearly of the "instant" variety, and so laden with salt they were inedible. "
    Dined on 4/26/2014
  • "I dined with my husband Saturday, April 12, at the Cove Restaurant. I ordered the twin lobster tails. One of the tails was delicious and the other tail was mushy. I couldn't eat it. The waitress offered another tail but this was at the end of the meal and I didn't want to wait because my husband was finished his meal and the desire was gone. This is the second time this happened to me when I ordered the twin lobster tails. I didn't say anything to management, but I will never order the twin lobster tails again and will not recommend them. Closer attention should be given by the chefs if they know the difference."
    Dined on 4/12/2014
  • "Food is very good, the service is NOT so good... I think they need more servers. When only ordering drinks and APPS it took forever to get food."
    Dined on 4/11/2014
  • "My wife and I enjoyed an excellent meal. The service was very good."
    Dined on 4/5/2014
  • "We truly enjoyed the quality of food that was served to us. The New York Strip steak was large and succulent. The fried calamari with the vegetables were very good and the seafood pasta very abundant."
    Dined on 3/29/2014
  • "We have dined at the Cove several times, and the food and service was traditionally very good. Sunday's experience was far from good, service was horrendous, server never even asked if we wanted a drink either alcoholic or water. When we did order some drinks, our water glasses were never filled. Food was not done properly, steak was requested for medium well and came out well done extremely. Would not dine at the Cove again."
    Dined on 3/23/2014
  • "The food was excellent. We waited for things a little longer than we are used to at the Cove. It seemed that the the wait staff were stressed and had trouble keeping up. When asked they took care of problems immediately but it seemed they could have had a little more support. We still enjoyed the Restaurant and will go back."
    Dined on 3/23/2014
  • "I went to the Cove for my Diamond Celebration meal. The ambience was very nice and the noise level was tolerable. The service by the staff was very good even though they were shorthand. The food was service on nice simple art deco dishes,however, I ordered the octopus salad which was a little too salty. The rest of my meal was great with the lobster bisque soup and the calamari. My husband ordered the New York strip steak with was succulent and cooked to perfection."
    Dined on 3/23/2014
  • "Always enjoy the food and service is always great."
    Dined on 2/23/2014
  • "I used my comp points for a free meal. Amish chicken was dried out. Waiter never came back to give a refill on drinks. I would not eat here again even for a comp meal."
    Dined on 2/20/2014
  • "Went for Valentine's Day dinner. The atmosphere. food and service were very good and made the night extremely enjoyable."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "We made our reservation weeks before Valentine’s Day, no special menu was available and we would enjoy the regular menu. The V Day menu provided one mass production meal, no choices. We asked to see the regular menu and were told this was the only choice. After "ordering" we watched a 7 Star member use the regular menu to order. We were not asked if we wanted drinks. The meal was all provided on a single plank in the middle of the table. In the middle of flu season we had to use our forks to take all of our food from a single pile. Nothing special other than giving my wife a rose. No choice of food, a lousy presentation and a wait staff that was basically there to say here is your table, your food will be right up."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "food had to wait long in between courses--all luke warm---soup came out last after main course"
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "Enjoyed a night out with my spouse. Dinner and service was great."
    Dined on 1/26/2014
  • "This was are third time at this restaurant, each time one persons dinner was wrong. It wasn't the waitress fault it was the chief screwed up the order. The last visit the manger comped the dessert for all three of us which was nice. I would recommend this restaurant but the orders got messed up. Great food!"
    Dined on 1/26/2014
  • "It was my wife's birthday and I decided to take her out to celebrate at the Cove Restaurant at Harrah's Chester. The staff at the restaurant went way out of their way to make sure our evening was very special. Not only were our dinners prepared to perfection, but the staff presented us with a cake just to help complete the occasion. Did I also mention that there was a live entertainer in the restaurant who performed Sinatra during the evening and who also took time to sing Happy Birthday to my wife. The staff there really made the night a memorable occasion."
    Dined on 1/24/2014
  • "This was the third time dining at the Cove we have been very satisfied each time, The service is great as well as the food. We brought another older couple with us as a late Christmas gift the we were able to sit talk and enjoy ourselves it was easy to hear each other because the noise level was low."
    Dined on 1/19/2014
  • "Great service , great waitress and staff Presentation of all the good was just beautiful Very reasonable prices ! We have been to THE COVE a few times now always EXCELLENT ! Great place to have a celebration or just a nice Dinner for two"
    Dined on 1/17/2014
  • "The service was very good but some of the food was not. My lobster tail was extremely tough, so much so that I ate only a few bites. It was also fishy tasting."
    Dined on 1/4/2014
  • "Great meal with outstanding service by our server Jean."
    Dined on 12/26/2013
  • "I asked for well done steak but came out tobe rare."
    Dined on 12/1/2013
  • "The food was very bland. The shrimp were big but fishy tasting. The best part of the meal was the bread. Also very overpriced."
    Dined on 11/1/2013
  • "Both the food and service was impressive. My entree was wonderful as well as our server Jean (Jeanie), she was professional and personable. I would ask for her to be my server on my next visit. I would dine there again and would order the same entree. I would also recommend the establishment to others. The staff was also professional and friendly."
    Dined on 10/20/2013
  • "This is a wonderful restaurant. The Sunday special, Prime Rib, was totally delicious and comparable to The Prime Rib restaurant. The Chilean Sea Bass was cooked perfectly and the Filet Mignon and the Scallops were also delicious. Our waitress Alysha was super and the entrees arrived hot and cooked perfectly. The wedge salads were generous enough for sharing and the Blue Cheese Dressing was very good. I would highly recommend this resaturant and plan to return very soon."
    Dined on 9/15/2013
  • "We visited on Sunday at 530 the Resturant was kind of slow. The service and outstanding food made for an enjoyable evening."
    Dined on 9/1/2013
  • "The Cove at Harrah's is a dining experiemnce. You can find an excellent meal in an elegant dining atmosphere at a fairly modest cost. The atmosphere is quiet elegance, the service is great and the food excellent."
    Dined on 8/10/2013
  • "Our food was outstanding and Stacey our server was very attentive and helpful. Loved the layout and furniture . Wine and martini were great and reasonable."
    Dined on 7/12/2013
  • "We went there on a whim for a friends birthday. We were told there would be an hour wait, but the restaurant was empty. I made a reservation while in the lobby for 15 minutes after our arrival and were seated immediately. Service was slow. The meatball appetizer was dry and lukewarm at best. My chicken was tasteless. My friend's baked potato came plain. When she asked for cheese, she was given a cup of parmasean. The food was so underwhelming and almost criminal to charge that much for mediocrity. Will NEVER be going back!"
    Dined on 6/8/2013
  • "Service and food choice was excellent. They offer specials and I understand they are updating their menu.good"
    Dined on 5/25/2013
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