Cove Tavern

We went there for my husband's birthday. Me personally I didn't enjoy it. This is a casual restaurant bar with a ton of people, very loud...you can't hear what the person at your table is saying. The atmosphere is off for me, since I'm more classic type vibes. The food was good 👍, I had the Caribbean salmon little too sweet but maybe that's the dish itself. For appetizer we had the spinach dip, way too salty. The chicken wings were amazing! We enjoyed them, I also like the French fries. The service was not that great... We didn't see him checking on us. I ordered some french fries with the appetizer that was served after the main dish. Are you kidding me. I requested 2 boxes I received one. So, when it time for me to pay how you are demending 18% for tip? Do you remember the service you just provided maybe because you had 5 tables at the same time. I don't know that. But I always do my best to tip. Thank you. Not my cup of tea ✌🏽

10/10 experience the food was phenomenal. Everything came out hot and tasted fresh. The sweet potato fries are waffle shaped and crispy every time. Wonderful variety as well that keeps you coming back. It is slightly pricey if you there often, but with the portion and quality you get your money's worth.

Love the atmosphere and views here! My burger was on point. The sweet potato fries not as much. Love the daily happy hour. And grateful this restaurant had a dessert my hubs could enjoy. Not too many places serve anything apple pie ish.

Had an 11am reservation. For some reason our large party was seated right at the entrance doors. Service has been good. Shrimp and grits is a great portion and very flavorful, wish it had more shrimp (I believe it had 4).

Absolutely in LOVE with this place! Cat was absolutely amazing! she was quick and attentive, great customer service. would definitely come again. I love the views from the outside patio.

Worst restaurant experience I have ever had. I was there with a group of friends on vacation and never got my meal. Waited for quite a long time, kept getting reassured my meal was on the way. When I voiced my concern to the manager, Ashley, She laughed and pointed to the basket of my husband‘s leftover dinner, scraps (Shrimp tails and other scraps) and mentioned that maybe I could have some of that for dinner. And then said she was kidding and would bring my dinner but never got it. I would not recommend this place to anyone due to the poor customer service experience and dismissal of my concern.

I’m a big fan of The Cove Tavern. The food is solid, good, and consistent. The monthly lunch specials are VERY nice and competitive considering today’s market…but most of all? The SERVICE and STAFF are what keep me coming back. Real Talk. The whole gang (Jordan, Jenn, Torrie, Ashley, Allison, Catherine, and a HOST of others I can’t remember off the top of my head right this second - apologies to them!) is always kind and attentive, and if something happens to be “off”? These folks will always go the extra mile to make things right. Every time. Yes, it can get loud when things are busy… but that is par for the course if you enjoy dining out. Deal with it. Whether the plan is for a casual Happy Hour on Friday to cap off the week, a quick lunch on a Wednesday afternoon, or a dinner with friends, anytime? The Cove Tavern is a solid choice, in my opinion, and definitely a staple for City Center Restaurants here in Newport News. Highly Recommended 👍👍 Cam A Lot says… CHECK IT OUT. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Never in my life have I truly felt the need to write a review but I guess the time is now. The service was abysmal at best and the wait time for the subpar food was absolutely NOT worth it. The cleanliness standards made a roach’s den look spotless. They do not adequately bus their tables this includes leaving food on tables for up to an hour and then not wiping down said bussed table and immediately sitting the next group of customers. When our food finally did come out, it was missing sides which I would expect a complete plate after waiting greater than 30 minutes. Overall this place is not worth the wait or the price for the food that is served.