Restaurant Review: The Cove in San Antonio

The Cove

606 W. Cypress St.

San Antonio, Texas 78212

 

Atmosphere under-promises; Food and service over-delivers

Restaurant Review

Don't let the adjacent laundromat and car wash fool you. Things aren't always what they seem. As one might expect when dining at a place called "The Cove," the atmosphere is casual and almost hipster, with an Austin or Portlandy feel to it. And in true hipster fashion, all their food is locally-grown, sustainable and organic, from the grass-fed beef burgers down to their organic line of sodas. We at FoodieGems love their famous fish tacos:  perfectly seasoned fish, with the right accent of spicy poblano sauce, topped off with a leveraging cole slaw.  These items combined orchestrates the right spice to the palate without leaving your tongue feeling numb.  And don't forget about the corn tortillas, they are home-made and easy on the diet.

 

 

 

Of course such an artisan atmosphere wouldn't be complete without live music from talented local musicians who play in the main dining hall - mostly country-western singers and soft rock. Seating is also available outside of the main hall, but it is outside seating - covered, but not climate-controlled.

Though dressed down, servers are attentive to guests needs. Guests order at the front of the restaurant, and servers bring the food to the tables. Our server was quick to bring us condiments and bus the table.  The food is already impressive, but to receive the service we did was a nice touch.  It boosted The Cove out of that realm of "kitchy places with good food, but not-so-great service".

 

Give them a try and you'll see what we mean.  FoodieGems.com is a fan of The Cove.  And we are sure you will become one as well.

-4 out of 5 emeralds