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Whole Branzino - Covey Grill, Carmel, CA

Covey Grill

4.6 (363)
$31 to $50
Californian
8205 Valley Greens Dr, Carmel, CA 93923

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
Taste the fresh ingredients harvested from local organic farms that are hand selected by Executive Chef Goran Basarov and exquisitely prepared by his culinary team into the savory dishes available on our new menus. Covey Grill features a casual elegance with its indoor and outdoor dining located alongside the natural backdrop of Quail's sparkling pond and lush gardens. Our Carmel, CA restaurant is proudly guided in the principles of sustainability by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch and focuses on local farm to table options.

We offer a variety of menus throughout the week between our two restaurants, Covey Grill and Edgar's Restaurant.
Wednesday Dinners Chef Goran exquisitely curates our Love Thy Neighbor menu each week, a unique three-course pre-fixe dinner for $59++. 5PM-9PM every Wednesday.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Contemporary American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Carmel
  • Cross street
    Carmel Valley Road and Valley Greens Drive
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 363 people are saying

Covey Grill 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Innovative

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Kid-friendly

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Innovative

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Covey Grill, nestled in Quail Lodge, offers a delightful dining experience with "beautiful food" and an ever-changing menu. The "Wednesday night prix fixe" is a standout, with "haute cuisine" and "amazing choices" like the "shrimp app," "glazed short rib," and "chocolate mousse." Guests rave about the "ambience and service," making it a "must try."
363 Reviews
  1. DG VIP

    California Central Coast63 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Once again, Chef Basarov's bespoke Wednesday eve menu was imaginative and inspired. Summer melon Gazpacho? yum, butter poach scallops with gnocchi? awesome, Chocolate lovers delights for dessert.

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  2. Patricia A. VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area62 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Corn croquettes were excellent but portions are way too big for an appetizer. 3 came with the order but one would have been more appealing to make you want to come back again and make you want your entree. The scallops and gnocchi were delicious and the cavatelli and pork chop were also good. As a senior I would prefer smaller portions and a less expensive menu. Hard to beat the atmosphere and the service.

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  3. Anne VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area86 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a nice experience dining on the patio by the mini-lake with fountain. Our server was very attentive. The Caesar salad was crisp, the risotto with prawns was delicious, and the ribeye steak was excellent. It was very peaceful watching birds fly over the water. The restaurant is located in upscale Quail Lodge resort in beautiful Carmel Valley. We will return.

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  4. Connie

    San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and reasonable price. Absolutely enjoyed the dinner

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Phil VIP

    Denver / Colorado17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dinner at Covey Grill included Caesar salad, shishito peppers, ravioli, chicken saltimbocca and branzino. Everything was well prepared. The shishitos were huge! The service was wonderful. Such a pleasant place to enjoy a meal.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. DG VIP

    California Central Coast64 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Once again, the chef provided us with culinary delights, grilled salmon on zucchini pearls was perfect, mango tart with meringue was just right.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Linda

    California Central Coast10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    While the service and ambience were very good, there were several shortcomings in our dining experience. First, when I made the reservation several days in advance I had stated that this was a birthday celebration and there was nothing to indicate that it was so for the entire evening. As for the food, upon our arrival at 6:30, we were told that one appetizer was sold out and no longer available. It so happens that it was my first choice and I can understand if it were 8 or 9'clock, but it is unacceptable for the kitchen and the chef to run out so early. Then one of my dinner companions had ordered her beef entree to be served medium rare. When it arrived, it was very rare and had to be returned to the kitchen for correction. While the food presentations were lovely, both those experiences detracted from our evening. Our server was very good and did his very best to assist us. I was very impressed with the ambience and the general idea of "Love Thy Neighbor" dinners, but I might be hesitant considering it is not inexpensive, to return.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Denise

    Las Vegas9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, service, and atmosphere was amazing. Will definitely be back.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. richard VIP

    Northwest Florida21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The chef was nice enough to come out and talk to us. Great menu and venue just wish they had shades on the windows as the sun was brutal until it set at 8:15. Have made two more reservations for Wednesday special menu.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Gina VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area20 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Wednesday night is Prix Fix menu can be interesting and a good value if you like the starter, main dish and desert options. There are only a few choices so I would recommend looking at the menu before going. I had the Branzino fish which was good but it included no greens. There are no salad options on the menu either and I like to eat a more balance meal. It felt my meal was a bit too rich for me and I would prefer a more seasonal menu with fresh veggies. I would love to go for this evening more often as I live in the neighborood. I also think it's a mistake to not have installed blinds during the last renovation. We were blinded from the sun for most of the meal and couldn't easily see the other two people siting across the table.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Covey Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 620-8860.

Covey Grill is rated 4.6 stars by 363 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. California Central Coast
  4. Monterey / Carmel
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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 2 times today
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8205 Valley Greens Dr, Carmel, CA 93923

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Carmel Valley Road and Valley Greens Drive
  • Neighborhood
    Carmel
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Contemporary American, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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