Covey Kitchen + Cocktails

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   MariaB

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

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   It was very good but overpriced and the portions on the chicken wings were very small for $18!

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   EllenS

   Jacksonville

   11 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on May 11, 2022

   overall4food4service5ambience3

   The food and service were fine. We reserved time at the Covey restaurant for a business dinner and we found that the jazz music inside was too loud to allow for comfortable conversation so we moved outside. It was fine for this time of year but will not be comfortable during the steamy summer months. We recommend the food and service, but the noise level did not suit our needs for a business meal.

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   ChromaHappy

   Orlando

   48 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   48 reviews

   Dined on April 29, 2022

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   Enjoyed a lovely graduation lunch on a Friday. I recommend the restaurant getting on schedule with graduations so they can offer brunch items later than noon, since people may not get to eat breakfast prior to ceremony and may want brunch after when they come to your restaurant Service was excellent. Outside seating was wonderful and a beautiful day. Thank you all for making it a lovely experience.

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4. MB

   MBJax

   Jacksonville

   9 reviews

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   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on April 29, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great venue for group setting. The service was great and food was tasty. I would love to see more GF options or breakfast options at least until noon.

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   ChromaHappy

   Orlando

   49 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   49 reviews

   Dined on April 29, 2022

   overall4food5service5ambience3

   Service was wonderful. Food was good. Early morning coffee was bitter so I recommend fixing that. I recommend paying more attention to the telephone since I had trouble getting through prior to coming to Gainesville. Nice experience. We will come back.

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   garyb

   Montreal

   1 review

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   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on April 25, 2022

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   The restaurant is beautiful. The food we ordered was perfect. Tamara was our server and she was intelligent , knowledgeable and there when we needed her.

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Atlanta

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on April 24, 2022

   overall4food4service4ambience5

   Beautiful restaurant but $25 for one salad was a bit outrageous.

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   MargeB

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on April 19, 2022

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   Jennifer provided good service and the food was great. Thanks

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   bugsy4

   Philadelphia

   66 reviews

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   2.0

   66 reviews

   Dined on April 11, 2022

   overall2food2service2ambience2

   Overall not a good value for the price. Service was adequate. Food slow to arrive at the table and food was expensive for the portion size and quality. There was nothing memorable about the meal.

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    AJRS

    Atlanta

    25 reviews

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    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2022

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    This was our 2nd visit to Covey Kitchen. It’s very casual, & the food is very good. Nice variety of appetizers. salads & entree choices. We will definitely go back.

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    Jsfirst

    New York Area

    18 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience3

    Nice hotel restaurant. Enjoyed the bao buns and the cauliflower. Really friendly staff.

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    ECen

    Orlando

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 20, 2022

    overall2food2service5ambience5

    Much worse than last time: We visited Covey Kitchen for brunch a couple of months ago, and we loved it! The food was great. The outdoor seating area is very pretty. We got a caprese burrata, the American breakfast and the Turkey club sandwich. All three were amazing, fresh, and with a great presentation. I visited again the month after, and ordered a pasta with lemon sauce and broccoli florets: it was very bitter. I communicated it to the server, but anyway thought that it was an isolated incident. We visited again for brunch today and got the same things: burrata - the burrata itself was fresh and delicious, but the plate overall was not. It was overpowered with chickpeas and cilantro, and had nothing in common with the one we had tried last time. The American breakfast was different as well: poorer presentation, overcooked potatoes and sausage, and not as tasty overall. The Turkey club sandwich was mushy, with big pieces of Turkey instead of slices, and would fall apart, different from last time. It also didn’t taste as good. The server was great, he didn’t an amazing job serving us. The place is nice, it has a great atmosphere and a splendid outdoor area. However, we paid 71 USD for two people (20% tip included), and it is really overpriced for this food quality. If they go back to the same food quality they had when they just opened, I would gladly go back, despite the higher prices.

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    GWDiner

    New York Area

    63 reviews

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    4.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2022

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    Highly recommended without mention that the boutique hotel is nestled office buildings as part of the UF Gainesville SHAND hospital complex. Sitting outside next to a man made lake seems like an odd juxtaposition with urban walls and sounds where the restaurant tries but fails to mask the din. The tables are nicely spaced, the server Randy was very helpful yet overmatched by two diners who are vegetarians. Spoiler alert the only vegetarian entrée is a pasta with porcinis which is not an option. Stick to the appetizer and salad offerings including fried cauliflower, Brussel Sprouts salad and Avocado Toast; all winners. Drink menu is littered with positive options. We did not stay for dessert however we are more than willing to try again. They have a nice bar and inside dining option.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2022

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    Food was so-so. $22 for fish and chips and $22 for Swiss burger. They were out of a couple of menu items that looked interesting. Decor is nothing special. Server was very nice.

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    RoseC

    Tampa

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2022

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    I ate the strangest salad. Strange in a bad way. No blue cheese on a blue cheese salad. Egg whites chopped up real small. The yolk mixed with Mayo like deviled eggs and smeared on the plate under the lettuce and toppings. Dried mint powder was the dominant taste. Normally, I am an experimental eater but this was a chef’s nightmare.

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    Foodie111

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5

    Food was good. Outside seating was good. Pricey.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2022

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    Service was exceptional. Server was very pleasant and attentive. We asked for honest recommendations on the menu. She gave us great direction. Food was exceptional. One of the best we have had in the Gainesville area. Cocktails were very good as well. We had the Brussels Sprout salad, short ribs and pork chops. The pairings with all the entrees were unique but flavorful! We highly recommend and will return!!

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 2, 2022

    overall2food3service1ambience5

    The food was decent but the service was poor. We had a reservation and didn’t get our food until 2 hours later. They did comp us for some of the food, which was appreciated, but overall it was a frustrating experience.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2022

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    Thuu it s is my favorite place to eat when I go and visit my daughter in Gainesville! The food is amazing and the service is wonderful!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2022

    overall3food5service1ambience5

    Food was excellent, and location was cool. Unfortunately the service was not up to par with the food. Service started out fine, server was nice and there were no issues to start, but as the night continued, got slower and slower (it was just us and one other table outside). Not sure if it’s because we were younger diners (we tip VERY good when treated right, we work in fine dining). We understand that some dining experiences involve longer courses to fully enjoy the meals, but it was clear that wasn’t what was going on. When we finally got our bill, after waiting quite some time, the server dropped it and quickly walked away, we left cash because we didn’t want to wait any more. Well, when we are in the parking lot the server had chased us down and told us we had forgotten to pay the bill. We informed her that we left cash and she ran back inside. I don’t understand why you wouldn’t look on the table first to see if we had left cash. Overall we left offended and underwhelmed with our date night.

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    Sophicatedeatery

    Orlando

    23 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2022

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    The staff at Covey and Eleo were all terrific. Worked hard and did very well at their various positions. Very welcoming- friendlyl, pleasant and still professional. The menu at Covey is limited but due to small kitchen staff, probably a good idea. The food was quite tasty and more than enough. The cocktails were excellent. We will return to both the hotel and the restaurant. A very nice place for a short staycation in Gainesville.

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    Tony

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2022

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    Although a reservation was made, no option was given to sit indoors or outdoors. We were sat outside on a chilly evening and even though space heaters were provided, it was slightly uncomfortable. We asked to be indoors but could not be accommodated due to it being Valentines Day. Staff did acknowledge it being cold and did offer warm drinks to make better. Still a fantastic evening!

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    Bethe

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2022

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    We enjoyed our brunch. The food was good, the service was great. Somewhat pricey but we expected that. Would like to see more on the brunch menu. Poached eggs were over cooked, nice deconstructed Avocado toast. Lively atmosphere with nice lake views.

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    PamelaH

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2022

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    There is nothing in the advertising for the restaurant which indicates that it is valet parking only. I am not going to pay someone to park my car to come in and pay for a meal. This needs to be explained to dinars prior to reservation process

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    SandyP

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2022

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    My wife ordered a aprol spritz cocktail. What arrived looked right but did not have Prosecco in it. When this was pointed out she said, they didn’t serve Prosecco. The waitress did offer to replace it with something else. But she needed better training. While she was very enthusiastic, she failed to manage the meal properly. My wife had ordered the shrimp and I ordered the salad to start. The shrimp came out but no salad for me. We had to ask for the salad and side plates so we could share the shrimp while we waited for the salad. Both the shrimp and salad were excellent. I had the rib as my main course which was very nice, but there wasn’t much horseradish in the spaetzle. My wife was disappointed with her steak and frites. It sounded like a salad on the menu but was steak, a side of fries and a mound of salad with blue cheese lumps and roasted peppers. The steak was rare, not medium rare and the salad wasn’t appetizing. The fries were excellent though.

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    ADalessandro

    New York Area

    33 reviews

    3.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2022

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    You should note that you're inside the hotel, we had a hard time finding you. Food was just o.k. service was good

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    AskUncleDave

    Chicago

    23 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2022

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    Very institutional in appearance. The people are nice enough but the food is mediocre at best. From the moment you arrive where parking is an issue the people are kind and helpful. My wife had the roasted chicken which was flavorless and came with a pile of cold potatoes. I had the fish and chips which was much better than her dish. The best thing was the hot brownie with nuts and marshmallow sauce. The waiter could tell we were not impressed even though we didn’t complain at all. He adjusted the bill and was very nice. If you need to be close to Shands Eleo is probably the only choice and you can get a simple meal there. Just don’t expect the bar to be very high!

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    Kimberly

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 20, 2022

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    The food was good but very expensive for the quantity and content. Lighting was too bright as well. the cocktail and wines were priced well and excellent tasting.

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    Jeff1967

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    We stayed at the Hotel Eleo And did not want to leave. Is there experience very pleasant

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    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Definitely a hidden gem!

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    Firefox

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2021

    overall2food3service1ambience5

    I was not very impressed with the food and the service, normally when I go to a restaurant in which the prices are high I will expect outstanding quality of food and service. This was not the case.

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    StephanieW

    Tampa

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2021

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    Really wanted to love it. Went on Christmas Day. They brought us brunch menu and I ordered bottomless Mimosas. The servers says I will only have 15 minutes to have bottomless as brunch ends in 15 minutes. Hmmm. Ok. We had appetizers 2 drinks and 2 entrees and it was $115. I don’t mind paying for great food, but for 1 Steak Frites(very delicious and tender) and a club sandwich I think is a bit much. Nothing pretty or upscale feeling. Just plastic chairs on a patio. Great potential both there are too many great places to dine in Gainesville to return here.

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2021

    overall3food2service3ambience3

    Food was overdone and bland, servers were not very attentive.

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    MarkP

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2021

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    An event weekend and hotel doning was not properly staffed. Ran out of coffee at a 9:30 breakfast. 45 min wait time

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    DaisyleeC

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2021

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    We had thanksgiving dinner here. The view was spectacular. our server was quick and had a great attitude

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    OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Thanksgiving at a hotel restaurant? Covey was the only place open in this geographic area - so we nervously booked it. We were SO pleasantly surprised. The staff was friendly, professional, energetic and patient (sadly a wreck on the interstate made us late - very late - but the staff never made us feel like that was an imposition). The food was SO flavorful. No throwaway items - everything from cranberry sauce to collard greens to the turkey (white meat with delicious shredded dark meat on top) to the gravy and dressing - were thoughtful and delish! Portion sizes were just right too. We left with full tummies and smiles on our faces.

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    ScottK

    Miami

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2021

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    This might be the best kept secret in Gainesville. Covey Kitchen + Cocktails is a cozy, contemporary hotel bar and restaurant in the Eleo, a University of Florida-run boutique hotel, near the medical complex. The large, centerpiece bar is sports-friendly, with two large screens, but the real star of the show is the food. The menu has something interesting for everybody, but we settled on the charcuterie board (honeycomb!), a well-dressed Caesar and the crispy and savory spicy pork chop schnitzel. Shout out to Charlie Keller, executive chef, for his inspired choices on the menu and its novel execution.

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    AlecM

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2021

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    Get the crunchy cauliflower app, or the boa bun. Salmon entree was delish, and my friend enjoyed the scallop, although scallops always seem overpriced. Wait staff was kind.

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    KrisM

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 6, 2021

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    Great place and hotel along with the service!!! Exceptional

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    Vndoc

    Orlando

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2021

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    Third time here. The cauliflower app is a standout. Short ribs were tender and tasty. The place was really loud this time which was unusual but service for the most part was on point. They do really need to get a espresso cappuccino machine bc the coffee is a big miss.

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