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Cove Kitchen + Bar, Clearwater, FL
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Cove Kitchen + Bar

3.9 (35)
$31 to $50
Seafood
619 S. Gulfview Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33767

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2 people
7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
  • Lively
OPEN FOR BREAKFAST, WEEKEND BRUNCH AND DINNER.

Experience elevated dining in a beachy-chic atmosphere in Cove at Shephard's beach Resort. Chef Jay Embler has created a menu of familiar dishes with a unique twist. Seafood, steaks and modern American. The bar offers crafted cocktails and a nice wine selection to enhance your dining experience. Inside & outside waterfront dining at its best! After dinner, enjoy the entertainment at Tiki Beach.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–1:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Jay Embler
  • Private party facilities
    Private and Semi-Private banquet space available for groups of 20-150.
  • Neighborhood
    Clearwater Beach
  • Cross street
    Gulf Blvd
  • Parking details
    Covered parking garage with complimentary valet for the first 90 minutes.
  • Entertainment
    Live entertainment daily at the tiki bar.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 35 people are saying

Cove Kitchen + Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Clearwater

    Hot spot

  • Clearwater

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cove Kitchen + Bar offers a "wonderful location" on the beach, complemented by "great food and drinks." Patrons highlight the lively atmosphere and "phenomenal views." While service can be slow, and some dishes are hit-or-miss, many appreciate the "affordable" menu and "helpful servers," making it a popular spot for return visits.

35 Reviews
  1. Joanna

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing and our servers were so nice and attentive

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  2. Krista

    Orlando3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We sat outside at night while live music was playing. The food was amazing and a great value for the quality! Drinks were top tier! We will definitely be back!

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  3. Kathy

    Dallas - Fort Worth9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The food and drinks were wonderful! Our server was very friendly, but the service was unbelievably slow. Music outside was extremely loud, and competing with the sound system next door. The birds outside were swooping in and going for diners’ plates. Yikes!

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  4. Taylor VIP

    Dallas - Fort Worth7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Steak was overcooked and there are very limited gluten free options. Server was not knowledgable about gluten free.

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  5. Laura

    Pittsburgh / Western PA1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was very good especially the filet. Party like atmosphere full of loud obnoxious people who were more than likely day drinking there all day. This was rather annoying. I realize people are on vacation and want to have a good time, but for the prices you pay here, we expected to have a a nice family dinner in an elegant restaurant. Our own waitress was very good, but at one point another waitress asked if they could add another table to ours because more friends came for the loud party next to us and this was the closest place they could seat them next to their friends. Needless to say we said no thank you. Again, for the prices you pay here, we should not have to be seated with other people. We were there with our 3 kids who are young adults, but I would not recommend the restaurant for those with young children just because of the party like atmosphere.

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  6. Jacie

    Houston2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Brunch items on Saturday and Sunday are great, especially shrimp & grits. Delicious drinks! Typical resort pricing.

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  7. Alicia

    Tampa1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was personable but clearly overwhelmed….the neighboring server (Josh from NY that had the table we should have waited for) willingly and graciously assisted us on numerous occasions. The food was plentiful and had some reasonably priced selections. Location on the beach is wonderful. Shepherd’s advertises that parking is comped with proof of purchase from this restaurant, and the valet refused to honor that, and we didn’t have the energy to argue with him or involve management for resolution. Overall we would go back if we were in the area.
    Cove Kitchen + BarResponded on May 16, 2025
    Thank you for the kind words. In the future you can ask for me, Tony or any employee of The Cove, and we will be happy to validate your parking.

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  8. Dennis

    Tampa5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good but ingredients are non negotiable since food is cooked sous vide. My wife’s steak was heavily peppered. The waiter said it was just a small bit of pepper. My wife wiped most of the pepper off on her $50 steak. It’s was decent but would not go back.

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  9. Doug

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and drinks. Blane did a great job for us at the bar. We can't wait to go back

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  10. Tracy

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Sea Bass was overcooked and dry. Risotto was like glue and steak was undercooked. Flavor is the meal was lacking.

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Cove Kitchen + Bar is rated 3.9 stars by 35 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Google Map for Cove Kitchen + Bar

619 S. Gulfview Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33767

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Gulf Blvd
  • Neighborhood
    Clearwater Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–1:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Covered parking garage with complimentary valet for the first 90 minutes.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Jay Embler
  • Entertainment
    Live entertainment daily at the tiki bar.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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