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Covey Kitchen + Cocktails offers a stellar menu crafted by the talented culinary team. In 2022, the restaurant earned a coveted spot on Yelp’s Top 100 Restaurants in the USA. Covey’s hand-crafted cocktails have earned rave reviews (and many Instagram posts) and the bar features impressive wines and award-winning local beers. The elegant culinary experience starts with complimentary valet parking. Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner seven day a week, indoor and outdoor seating is available all year long.
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Address: 1514 SW 14th St, Gainesville, FL 32608
Phone: (352) 565-3536
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The wait staff are very friendly. The food is very salty and not plated well. The black plates show the oily finger prints that come from the cook to the waiter (They should always hold plates from the bottom to avoid fingerprints and smears on the top near the food.). The califlower appetizer is very good, the mashed potatoes are soooo salty I couldnt eat them, the small steak was disappointing. It sat on a small bed of lettuce that makes it hard to cut the steak into pieces. Its not very ideal at all. The au jus cheesesteak had legaments and fat and tasted very gamey, so the prep work was most likely minimal. I used the mashed potatoes and au jus cheese steak as compost (at home) since I didnt want to eat it. I was disappointed in the food due to the excessive amount of saltiness, plating, and flavor. In the photos you can see the oily fingerprints on the top of the plates. Thats a big no-no, and is also typically why most places serve with white plates to hide any finger smears.
… moreL P
We visited around 12:15pm on Tuesday since all the other Gainesville steakhouses open in the evening.
Parking is valet only since the restaurant is inside the Eleo hotel, or you can walk from the free parking garage down the block to the restaurant.
Restrooms were clean and 100% automated. The decor around the hotel is a minimalist nouveau style so very plain colors and barely any decorations. Carpet in the dining area was a questionable choice since anyone could see remnants of past stains on it.
The restaurant was semi-busy for lunch and we landed a table near the kitchen. Electronic menu was interesting – low key minimal lunch menu.
My husband and I ordered 2 hot teas, the 6 Oz. flank steak (well-done), crispy cauliflower appetizer, french onion dip sandwich with a side of boursin garlic whipped potatoes, and grilled salmon also with the whipped potatoes. The food arrived about 15 minutes after our order. Crispy cauliflower was spicy and excellent with the dipping sauce. Perfect for sharing. This was the best part of the meal.
The steak, salmon, and sandwich arrived soon after. Oily fingerprints on the black plates were mildly unappealing so I wiped them off with the table napkin.
We also found it odd the steak was placed on top of a bed of lettuce since that made it difficult to cut, but at least it was tender and tasted ok. The salmon was cooked well and did not have any fishy flavor at all (which is good). We finished the steak and salmon.
However, the side of boursin garlic whipped potatoes was extremely salty, a heart-palpitating amount of salt, so after realizing the entire side tasted like this, it was inedible. My husband then tried the French onion dip sandwich and encountered a tough fatty ligament on the 2nd or 3rd bite so he decided to stop eating and we asked for the check and to go containers. We wouldn’t be eating our leftovers, but the garden compost would certainly enjoy it.
Total was $110 with appropriate tip. Customer service was excellent and the waitstaff are friendly, professional, and very accommodating.
But after being disappointed in our lunch, first and last time we’re eating here.
… moreParking is valet only since the restaurant is inside the Eleo hotel, or you can walk from the free parking garage down the block to the restaurant.
Restrooms were clean and 100% automated. The decor around the hotel is a minimalist nouveau style so very plain colors and barely any decorations. Carpet in the dining area was a questionable choice since anyone could see remnants of past stains on it.
The restaurant was semi-busy for lunch and we landed a table near the kitchen. Electronic menu was interesting – low key minimal lunch menu.
My husband and I ordered 2 hot teas, the 6 Oz. flank steak (well-done), crispy cauliflower appetizer, french onion dip sandwich with a side of boursin garlic whipped potatoes, and grilled salmon also with the whipped potatoes. The food arrived about 15 minutes after our order. Crispy cauliflower was spicy and excellent with the dipping sauce. Perfect for sharing. This was the best part of the meal.
The steak, salmon, and sandwich arrived soon after. Oily fingerprints on the black plates were mildly unappealing so I wiped them off with the table napkin.
We also found it odd the steak was placed on top of a bed of lettuce since that made it difficult to cut, but at least it was tender and tasted ok. The salmon was cooked well and did not have any fishy flavor at all (which is good). We finished the steak and salmon.
However, the side of boursin garlic whipped potatoes was extremely salty, a heart-palpitating amount of salt, so after realizing the entire side tasted like this, it was inedible. My husband then tried the French onion dip sandwich and encountered a tough fatty ligament on the 2nd or 3rd bite so he decided to stop eating and we asked for the check and to go containers. We wouldn’t be eating our leftovers, but the garden compost would certainly enjoy it.
Total was $110 with appropriate tip. Customer service was excellent and the waitstaff are friendly, professional, and very accommodating.
But after being disappointed in our lunch, first and last time we’re eating here.
Aleksandra Morel
Located inside the Eleo hotel it’s convenient. My drink was great and my food was good. It has more of “older people” vibe to be honest even though it’s near UF. So I think if you are a bit older I think you will enjoy this place. It has outdoor seating as well. It’s definitely not trendy , but a solid 4 star place.
… moreAnia
Good, not great.
We popped for a quick dinner. The hotel looks like a newer, trandier one.
The menu was not updated on the website, so we were slightly surprised. Tried the Ribeye and Flat Iron steak, preferred the second. They were also testing their key lime pie, and I have to say, it was pretty good!
While we’d cook better dinner ourselves, it was ok. It’s still a solid option, just nothing special.
The server was very helpful and knowledgeable about the gluten free options.
… moreWe popped for a quick dinner. The hotel looks like a newer, trandier one.
The menu was not updated on the website, so we were slightly surprised. Tried the Ribeye and Flat Iron steak, preferred the second. They were also testing their key lime pie, and I have to say, it was pretty good!
While we’d cook better dinner ourselves, it was ok. It’s still a solid option, just nothing special.
The server was very helpful and knowledgeable about the gluten free options.
Examiner 007
First of all the staff are working on Christmas when the patrons arrive. Major League points for me but they were very polite and friendly. The drinks were excellent and the mimosas were bottomless so you know we were having a blast. The view was spectacular. The food was on point and plenty of it. The American breakfast had these mashed potatoes that were amazing. Moist and just enough salt for taste. The bacon was huge. The eggs scrambled are so good. And the burgers are to die for. Major moist and two Pattie’s. The fries are better than McDonald’s fries. No joke. So please enjoy the view and the service. And the drinks. It’s a little pricey but we’ll worth it.
… moreJane Dunk
Great service! Big portions. Loved the salmon & the tuna appetizer.
… morepeter covino
As thanksgiving day restaurants go Covey kitchen is not exactly how mama used to make. This was more miss than hit. An overly seasoned turkey was the food low point. Mashed potatoes and salads fared a bit better. Service was below average. And the $148 charge ,,(18 percent was automatically added on for dinner for two) was definitely overpriced
… moreNancy Boyd
Beautiful setting, great food, friendly service! We enjoyed everything about our meal and will definitely be back again. Our steaks were cooked perfectly, & the cocktails were tasty! The desserts were amazing too.
For anyone with dietary restrictions, this might not be the best choice. I didn’t see any notes on the menu about GF options. There are a few salads vegans will enjoy though!
… moreFor anyone with dietary restrictions, this might not be the best choice. I didn’t see any notes on the menu about GF options. There are a few salads vegans will enjoy though!
Sarah Wilson
Nice addition to Gainesville. Has a feel of bigger city. Beautiful setting for dining al fresco. Service was impeccable. I liked that the whole staff acknowledges your presence; our server was most hospitable.
For appetizers, Deviled Eggs looked amazing but lacked flavor, Avocado Toast and Crispy Cauliflower were very good. Short Rib entrée was amazing. Bahn Mi sandwich was to die for! Cocktails: Jalapeño Muddle and Elderflower Margarita were big hits.
… moreFor appetizers, Deviled Eggs looked amazing but lacked flavor, Avocado Toast and Crispy Cauliflower were very good. Short Rib entrée was amazing. Bahn Mi sandwich was to die for! Cocktails: Jalapeño Muddle and Elderflower Margarita were big hits.
Beth Hovey
This place! Valet parking, beautiful dining area with a lovely view, delightful servers, and delicious food. Bonus: We could hear each other talk in this cozy, intimate environment. Great place to celebrate New Years eve. We’ll be back before long!
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