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Smugglers Cove, Tannersville, PA

Smugglers Cove

4.3
4.3
229 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
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We are a Family Friendly Restaurant located in the Pocono Mountains Founded in 1980, and still family-owned and operated, Smuggler’s Cove has been proud to serve loyal customers, visitors and residents of the Mount Pocono and Tannersville, PA communities for nearly 40 years. Your dining experience at Smuggler’s Cove in the Poconos is always a delicious, enjoyable time to remember with family and friends. At our restaurant, you will be treated to delicious, homemade specials, fresh Atlantic seafood, juicy, tender beef, and made-from-scratch soups and desserts. We also feature a fun, lively bar lounge, private dining rooms, a raw bar, award-winning salad bar and so much more. Make a reservation today!

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, Steakhouse, American

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (570) 629-2277

  • Website

    http://smugglerscove.net/

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Location

    2972 Route 611, Tannersville, PA 18372

  • Neighborhood

    Stroudsburg

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 229 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Scranton / Poconos

    Neighborhood gem

  • Poconos Mountain Region

    Neighborhood gem

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  1. TyphanyL

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress Heather was great at her job! Checked on us regularly and she knew the menu well

  2. ChristineM

    Poconos

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress was the best part of the whole experience! She was patient when we changed out minds. She was very knowledgeable about the food selections and preparation options. Will def go back!!!

  3. Jennifer

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    Could use a little updating on the food and decor, but a nice place.

  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great meat with great service! Fast and reasonable price too!!

  5. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    This was our first time at Smugglers Cove and we loved it. Great time, food was good, and we enjoyed the experience. We recommend this place to anyone who likes steak and seafood.

  6. EDWARDB

    Philadelphia

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    restaurant is attractive, clean, and well managed. Food is excellent. Service by Andrea is outstanding.

  7. EileenC

    Poconos

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Regrettably, though our waiter was nice, he was not particularly attentive. We waited a long time for drinks and over an hour for our entrees. My son’s lobster was terrific. However, my husband’s stuffed flounder was over cooked and dried out. They ran out of steamed broccoli for our side and the only option was Brussel sprouts, no mention of the vegetable of the day which was zucchini and squash. By the time we were finally finishing our meal, they were cleaning up the restaurant around us to close. Very disappointed with the whole evening. It was for my son’s birthday, which we made them aware of both here on Open Table as well as when we were seated.

  8. JernieneM

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place was absolutely awesome. We didn't have to wait long to be seated. It was nice and cozy. The food was excellent. I definitely will be coming back.

  9. JenniferD

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    We were seated in a small section with only 3 or 4 tables but we all had different servers. It made no sense and ours seemed frazzled bc she running from on end of the restaurant to another. At one point she disappeared for 10 minutes before we could place the order. Secondly, the place needs a face lift. Needs updated lightening. Why are there mob photos and Frank Sinatra’s mug shot on the wall of seafood restaurant? Some of antiques are great but they could be incorporated into new decor Menu changes. Portions are smaller. I literally got one big piece of broccoli as a side. Awful. Do away with side options to reduce cost and give more. My plate looked so sad. Also, the two different choices of entrees sizes is dumb. My crab cake got smaller since the last time I ate one. Should be one option. Seafood is always fresh and delicious but with the rising cost of everything it’s just not worth the money.

  10. Christopher

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great food and service, no matter the time of year, 10/10

  11. OpenTable Diner

    Poconos

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    We usually have an excellent time at Smugglers. It's our go to place. However last night was a disappointment. Our waitress did not approach the table for over 15 minutes. She was not friendly. After the meal was served she did not return to see if everything was ok and bring my drink. She brought the drink after we were done with the meal My husband's dinner came with 8 French fries. Not sure if this us the new norm or an off night

  12. CheriF

    New Orleans

    12 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    Nothing to write home about here for Smugglers. Very basic seafood that comes in from their distributor. Picking lower tier of Seafood.

  13. gcmommy

    New York Area

    64 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    The food was very good but the service was really terrible. I think they were understaffed but it took a long time for our server to even come get our order and all the way through. The apps came and no plates or forks given. We kept looking for our server to ask for forks but after not seeing her for so long, we asked another server walking by. She says she’s not our server and rather than getting us forks, she has to go get someone else to get it for us. The amount of effort it took for her to ask someone else, she could have just given us forks.

  14. JenniferD

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food is always good. I just hope one day they update the decor.

  15. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was delicious! Excellent service!

  16. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall2food3service5ambience4
    It was a Saturday night, we had a reservation and waited 30 min to be seated. Folks walked in afte

  17. OpenTable Diner

    Poconos

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    Blah and expensive. We picked this over Red Lobster. I think we made the wrong choice! My $40 seafood medley was bland and included 2 crab legs-no claws. Hardly any meat inside. Sent back the streamers appetizer because I couldn’t chew and swallow the clams. No broth to dip in-very dry. Our server tried, but she was totally overwhelmed. My wedge salad was forgotten, and turned into my dessert! Sadly, the best part of dinner were the rolls! Dinner for two was 90 bucks plus tip! Not worth it!

  18. AlexC

    Poconos

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress was so patient with us while trying to decide what we wanted to order on the menu. It was our first time there my husband and I took my mother and father out for my father’s birthday. She kept checking on us. Very friendly and professional. I forgot her name Megan or Heather. But she was amazing. Food was great!!

  19. ShannonC

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    Waited over 45 minutes for the dinner to come to the table after ordering.

  20. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    We were in the area for snowboarding and went to dinner here. The waiter was attentive and the food was good.

  21. DavidC

    Key West

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I wanted to grab some dinner before heading out a Saturday night. Great place we found. Made reservation on Open Table. Seated immediately. Great service from the get go. Food was really good as well. Lots of choices on menu. Dessert was fantastic!! Can't wait to come back.

  22. ThomasM

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Atmosphere and food was good. Salad bar was just okay. Service was pleasant but slow. Nice evening but spent more time there than we would have liked.

  23. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server and every employee we interacted with was very friendly. There was a huge selection of food for everyone- we got shrimp, oysters, steak, and chicken. The drinks were delicious and the food quality was high. You should definitely give this place a try no matter the age group or occasion.

  24. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was wonderful. Although when we got our bill it said our appetizer was $20 but on the menu it said it was $15 and they did not honor the price they had on the menu so that was disappointing. Other than that it was very good.

  25. 2happy

    Poconos

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a great way to end/start the New Year , the service was great

  26. Vinny

    Philadelphia

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Food was good and prices are fair.

  27. JeffreyS

    Poconos

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 21, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    It was a nice treat to take our family out to dinner to celebrate our daughter coming home from college for Christmas. Smugglers Cove has some wonderful weekly specials and we enjoy the fact that they are one of the few restaurants that still have a salad bar and it is included as a choice with the daily specials. A very pleasant experience.

  28. BonnieS

    Poconos

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a very good meal!The service was great,food was hot and freshand we were not rushed.Had a large menu for non fish lovers as well as fish lovers.Will defiantly go back again.

  29. Kathyp

    New York Area

    101 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    101 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Always dependable for good beef and seafood. Nice salad bar.

  30. Dennisr

    Philadelphia

    56 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Out standing value 👌 Friday night lobster 🦞 feast

  31. Wolfgirl

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Heather was a great waitress and the food was delicious. Only complaint is that the Brussels sprouts were a little tough and cold, everything else including the service was amazing.

  32. LucyM

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Good was good and service by our waitress Melissa was excellent! Our first time there and will definitely return again!

  33. SashaW

    Baltimore

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Very unassuming but great food!

  34. Mari

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall1food1service4ambience3
    The food was cold & watery. If you're going for seafood it's ok. But even that was seasoned as described on the menu. I will not return.

  35. Rudy

    Philadelphia

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Alex is a terrific waitress and makes the experience worthwhile!! Dakota is always a pleasure greeting us when we arrive and taking care of us!!

  36. JenniferM

    Poconos

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Dinner was excellent for all. Drink & food prices very reasonable. Server was very friendly, but forgot several things and had to be reminded a few times. Table was also not ready when we arrived for our reservation, had to wait 20 min. Overall a great time but could use some improving on the staff

  37. ToddR

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time here, and we must say the service was outstanding! The Food was wonderful and plentiful. We will return for sure.

  38. CherylS

    Poconos

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We arrived earlier than expected and they were more than accommodating with seating us. Waitress was very friendly and helpful. Food was delicious and reasonably priced. Looking forward to our next visit here and worth the hour drive.

  39. Vickielee

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Very clean, Portions are plenty, happy to see and partake in a salad bar, shrimp was cooked to perfection ( not over cooked, and not mushy). Tables need to be refinished.

  40. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    The waitress was amazing, the bar couldn’t keep up, calamari was over cooked and not good.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables

  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Smugglers Cove offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (570) 629-2277.

Smugglers Cove is rated 4.3 stars by 229 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Smugglers Cove

2972 Route 611, Tannersville, PA 18372

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Stroudsburg

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, Steakhouse, American

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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