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Name: The Cove
Address: 14A158 Canyon Club Dr, Apple River, IL, United States, 61001
Telephone: (815) 492-0277
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

The Cove

4.3 (18)

$30 and under

American

14A158 Canyon Club Dr, Apple River, IL 61001

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views
Neighborhood gem

We are open!
The area's premier scenic dining experience is located at Apple Canyon Lake in the heart of Jo Daviess County and is open to the public. The only restaurant in the area with a lakefront location, The Cove provides a unique dining experience which combines spectacular beauty and a delicious menu prepared by Chef Michael Roellich.

We are no longer accepting reservations. Seating is first come, first served. Thank you!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm
Phone number
(815) 492-0277
Website
https://www.applecanyonlake.org/web/pages/the-cove-bar-grill
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
14A158 Canyon Club Dr, Apple River, IL 61001
Neighborhood
Apple River
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View

What 18 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

18 Reviews

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MirekG
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
1.0
Dined on May 20, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Terrible service Food very mediocre Never more .
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SteveT
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 20, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
We had reservations for two Saturday evening, 5:15pm. We arrived on time and were seated by Lilly at a table by the windows lakeside. Kylie was our waitress who greeted us promptly. She took our drink order (Maker’s and 7up and Bourbon lemonaide slush), also our appetizer, the spinach dip. They were served in 5 minutes or so. After we finished the appetizer, she took our entre’ order around 6pm (prime rib and shrimp melon). We then waited until 720pm (yes! 7:20) and no food. I spoke with manager Christina who then got the kitchen to prepare our meal for service. I appreciate that our meal was “comped”, I tipped Kylie on a $95 check ($20) she was VERY good but the kitchen took WAY too long to get the food out. That was just an unacceptable wait for the food to come out of the kitchen. The cooks must learn to prepare several meals at the same time, not one at a time.
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SheilaL
Iowa1 review
5.0
Dined on May 20, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great wait staff! Experienced bartender! Excellent food!
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MonP VIP
Chicago / Illinois4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 20, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time to The Cove this season and very happy with all the changes. We had the nachos supreme appetizer and it was delicious. Enjoyed the special, Porcini Ravioli, excellent! We will be back!
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JohnnieK
Chicago / Illinois1 review
2.0
Dined on May 14, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Drinks were fine within the area's cost and tasted good. Still a very limited menu with a few items that they had run out of. Too many places in area that have better meals.
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SteveT
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 14, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We were disappointed that most of the food was gone or unavailable at 1:30pm. No omelettes, no other breakfast foods, etc. Fortunately the staff was accommodating and a pleasure to work with. I really want to see the Cove be a success and a "destination" restaurant for people. Please try harder.
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BBBKbend
Portland / Oregon4 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 14, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
I knew going out to a restaurant for Mothers Day not to expect perfection but we did not get what we paid for. It was a set price per person for the buffet but most of the items were out so we did not get to eat what we paid for! They were even out of tea!!! Our made to order omelette was so small and not even good. I think it was a one egg omelette and they were probably low on those too. The server could not explain to us why. She was probably not being told by management. The view of the lake was nice and the hostess did a great job. Those are my only 2 complements.
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MaryH
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 14, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service by Diana abd French toast was excellent- mimosas could have used more Prosecco 😜
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Naper
Chicago / Illinois10 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 14, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Was so great to see Cove and full house! Food was fantastic and everyone seemed very friendly . Staff did a great job eve though there were not enough servers for the business brunch crowd
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SteveS
Chicago / Illinois6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 12, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, very good food, especially the dessert and ravioli
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The Cove is rated 4.3 stars by 18 OpenTable diners.