The inside of this place is gorgeous I'm not sure why it wasn't packed while we were there. I had the cup of chili which is the one item I would not recommend on the menu, as it's made with steak or brisket that was WAY too fatty. However, the rest of our meal was great and the drinks were excellent! They delivered two desserts to the table next to us that were WAY too large and looked amazing. read more

This place was a Mexican restaurant long time ago. Now it's an overpriced sports bar and restaurant. I ordered a martini $10, and beef salad with 5 small pieces beef for $14. They are tasty, but I don't care about sports, not sure I will come back. read more

Wow...my first visit here and I was impressed. Nice atmosphere and excellent service. I was pleasantly surprised that my house margarita was superb. And I'm a margarita snob. I ordered the snapper with the lemon caper sauce, blue crab & pistachios. The snapper was delicious. The crab was ok. I was disappointed that it came with no sides, so I added veggies after the meal was served. I guess I should have paid more attention to the menu. Overall, it was a great experience and I look forward to a return visit. I suggest they add a veggie burger to their burger selection. read more

I really wasnt impressed with this place. The menu for lunch had too many twists. IDK Maybe Im a slightly boring eater, go figure, but I just wanted something simple and delish for lunch so we swung in here expecting to be blown away.. and we weren't. It wasnt bad food, it was just not what I was looking for. Burger was drenched in bbq sauce, no "plain jane salads" or simple ranch dressing, BUT, the fried pickles (while too damn spicy) were wonderfully breaded and fried. Im in NO hurry to return, but I wouldn't turn it down if it was a free either. IDK.. Im jilted I think. read more

Cover 3 - Tower of fried pickles! - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

I think this place is better than some of the reviews that were given. I liked the place as soon as I walked in. It's not your typical sports bar. It is a little more upscale. They do have large screen tv's all over the place and nice comfortable seats. The menu had some good choices, some were a little on the pricey side though. But they did have some good lunch specials. I ordered the pork tacos with the fried rice. Both were amazing. Also had the fried pickles as an appetizers. Best fried pickles I've ever had I have to say. I would definitely return, but not everyday because of the prices.... read more

This is a brunch review.... I will add more when we have had other non-brunch items. It is a bit unclear on their website about brunch, so with information from Yelpers we decided to check it out on a Saturday. Yes brunch on Saturdays & Sundays until 3pm! Bloody Mary bar, with lotsa options for mix, tomato juice, clamato, olive juice, about 20 different hot sauces, shrimp, pickled asparagus, okra, olives, celery, limes, lemons and horseradish. 4$ with Smirnoff up to 6$ for specialty vodkas. I ordered the Eggs Wonderful, which is why this joint gets 5 stars from me. It's a benedict and then some. Poached eggs, check, english muffin check, hollandaise sauce.... wait a minute this isn't yer ordinary sauce I swear there is cheese in it and roasted red peppers... bacon ummm no, they use Pancetta.... yes!!! AND fried oysters.... wow great combination. Served with a great hunk of hash browns and a muffin top appetizer. BF got the breakfast quesidilla, basically a cheesy wonderful sausage omelet in a tortilla. Nice big outdoor patio, great waitstaff, reasonable prices make this a great place for brunch for those of us northies. Can't wait to go back & try other stuff! read more

Cover 3 - Eggs Wonderful, why yes they are! - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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It exists, but that's the extent of it. Multiple menus and inserts make it a mess of options. The outdoor patio is nice, but the dark interior is drab, despite being quite nice. The wings were crap and the "brick chicken" was nothing special. It would be good for larger groups and our server was great, but food and ambiance were lacking for even a sports bar. read more

I found the tipping options on the payment screen ridiculous. STARTING at 22%? The service was very average, I found that tipping expectation preposterous. Not our servers fault; this should be changed by management. read more

The food was great and there is a decent drink selection. I had the brick chicken mac & cheese which was perfect (has a small kick to it so if you don't like spice i would get it without the spices). Excellent. Staff was great and felt comfortable with the Covid protocols they had in place. read more

I saw this place had good yelp reviews so bro and I decided to stop by. Great choice we made as place was nice and we had good service. I got a marg and it was strong I was feeling it for sure and the maji mahi tacos which were flavorful. Rice was nice and spicy too. Not for the bland palates. People need to get out of their comfort zone and try new stuff...we sat at communal since it was available but only 2 other peeps sat at opposite end...overall great place to catch a game! read more

Cool place to have some drinks while watching sports! Just tried it out for a U.S. Women's National Team World Cup Game! It's big - the screens are big, they have pretty decently priced drinks. Only problem? Not much to eat for vegetarians? Maybe add a pasta dish or a veggie burger? You can't order too many drinks if all you can eat is the queso, guac, and salsa appetizer. read more

Cover 3 - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

We were planning on eating here and going to the Alamo for a movie but, they didn't have any seats left together. We decided to eat and then venture elsewhere because this place caught our eye with their big 3 sign! The parking can be rough because of the neighboring restaurants and Alamo. They have a great little patio outside with nice bistro tables. When I entered I noted that the decor looked a lot fancier on the inside than I would have thought. Surprisingly the upscale decor works well with their creative menu and on-point, friendly staff. I wasn't in the mood for a drink so, I decided on an iced tea to rehydrate. It tasted like real sun tea so, I liked that. Our waitress offered us appetizers and told us a bit about the restaurant. She delivered our drinks quickly and we ordered. I ordered the Brick Chicken ($14.95) which was a Semi-Boneless 1/2 Chicken with Classic Sicilian Vinaigrette & Garlic Mashed Potatoes! The portion size was large and the chicken was nicely browned on the outside. The Sicilian Vinaigrette was the prefect pairing to the way the chicken was prepared. I thought the thin slices of garlic in the Vinaigrette was a nice touch. The garlic mashed potatoes were whipped to perfection and the garlic was not overpowering. The entire dish made my tastebuds sing! I was part of the clean plate club for sure here. I scanned around at other diners and they seemed to be chatting, eating and generally having a great time. I could see this place and a nice date spot or an evening out when you don't want to deal with crowds. read more

Cover 3 - Brick Chicken - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

The first time we visited Cover 3, we were looking for a nice place to watch the Chargers game. Of course, my husband and I were geared up in our jerseys and were ready for Sunday Funday. We set one foot in the door and walked right back out. Not one jersey in the place. It was a playoff Sunday so certainly we were looking for a true sports atmosphere. This place was not it. A few weeks later we were in the area looking around for a late dinner and decided to give Cover 3 another try. Really cute decor and lots of seating options, just not exactly my type of sports place. I had the scallops, smothered in some sort of goat cheese gravy, bacon and asparagus. My scallops were a little gummy but everything else was served nicely. My husband ordered the 22oz ribeye and mashed potatoes. The potatoes are pretty much what saved this food review; heaven in my mouth! His steak was cooked to medium perfection, but lacked any impressive flavor. Our service was stellar, even at the end of the night when everyone was cleaning up shop to go home. Just not too impressed with the food, sadly. read more

Cover 3 - Seared scallops, goat cheese, almonds, bacon and asparagus. - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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So today I went to go have drinks and dessert with my man and we sat at the bar . Let me just say David the bartender on duty gave us awesome service super nice easy going and super attentive with a great personality . And the drinks he made us were out of this world !!!! Oh and before I forget the key lime here is the bomb dot com !!!!!!!! read more

This is my go-to local place. Yes, it appears to be a very high-end sports bar and restaurant. But it's way friendlier than that. I'm a big fan of the beef nachos. It's a huge plate, especially for a starter, and it's delicious. Great happy hour specials. Sit in the bar area for happy hour. The bartenders are really friendly and helpful. Grab seats upstairs on the couches for the most comfortable spot during a game. read more

Cover 3 - Brunch menu as of February 2015. - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Excellent food and atmosphere. This place has a myriad of cocktails with generous wait staff that understand their menu intimately. We arrived and there was a beautiful wedding party having brunch on the other side. This place is socially distance, the staff is very friendly and accommodating. We have some food allergies in our party and they ensured us and guided us through their menu. It was a very pleasant experience and we would absolutely go back. read more

Now this is what I am talking about!! Great food, great atmosphere, awesome location. My husband took me here while in Austin visiting our family, apparently it's new and I love visiting places that are still new. Our waitress Sara was cool, I like when a server walks over, sees you and your guest TALKING and they walk away, vs. stopping your conversation to say that "everything is great" or "no, I don't need more water". She would refill my wine glass without me even having to beckon her to our table. Which is probably why my night ended super early..LOL... The food prices are about $$ I would say. Great healthy, fresh choices. I ordered the Trio for starters which is 3 dipping sauces and chips, for entree I ordered the Mahi Mahi tacos that were just stellar. The fish was just crispy enough the rice was simply perfect. My husband ordered something similar but it was beef, so I didn't even look as his plate. We were soooo full that we couldn't even think about dessert but the funny part is they don't have a dessert menu, the waitress just tells it to you..our memories aren't that great, so once she got to the third dessert we had forgotten the other two that she said so we just said no thanks! I will totally be back..If you are in Austin I suggest you stop..ask for Sara! read more

Cover 3 - Cover 3..the place too be in ATX.. - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Super solid value, atmosphere and service. I actually love taking guests to brunch here because of their bloody mary bar and mimosas and low wait time. The most recent person I took there described it as "classy upscale sports bar" which I think hits it right on the nose. TVs with different games happening everywhere, but the place would still be vibey without it! I've had the same server the last few times I've been and she's fantastic and anticipated our needs so we never ended up wondering where she was or needing to flag her down. Also, the quality and quantity of the food for the price is incredible. Their parmesan fries are delicious, but my favorite combo when I go is to get the bluebrry brioche french toast and breakfast quesadilla. I recently tried the steak benedict and the green chile brunch enchiladas -- really good, satisfying, filling, would recommend. Brick chicken sliders are always a consistently delicious go-to for appetizer or just small take-out dinner. read more

I must say, I rarely write a poor review of any establishment, but tonight's experience at #Cover3 left me baffled, bewildered and taken aback. My friends & family and I frequent Cover 3 restaurant, as it is in our neighborhood, reasonably priced with pretty good food. However, the problem we have been experiencing lately is with their new bartender. He's a tall, nice looking African-American gentleman that works the night shift. For some strange reason, when we would order something from His bat, , he would be extremely rude to us. His rude behavior has surfaced on several occasions and never understood his terrible attitude or what he treated us this way..... but didn't really think much of it and always let it go. He has young men , several of them, that come into the bar at night , they all do shots together and he seems VERY friendly to them yet is always very unkind to us. I'm talking out of his way rude to us. Tonight was no exception. My friend and I had dinner and it was lovely as always. We each had two margaritas and then asked for an after dinner drink. We went to the bar to have a white Russian and the bartender said he would not serve us. Keep in mind, this is the same young man that is consistently rude to us. He told his manager that he saw me "stumbling out of the restaurant bathroom" and said I was "drunk". I questioned him , Asking him why he thought that. He said because we had two margaritas each and an after dinner drink at our table again reiterating he saw me "stumbling out of the restaurant restroom". I have never stumbled in or out of any establishment. This was a bold face lie. Absolutely untrue! And I told him so. I asked that the manager came over, he told the manager that we arrived at 5:30 in the afternoon and have been "drinking all night". Well, that's another lie. In fact, the manager greeted us when we arrived at 6:30 pm as he recognized us from prior dining experiences. When I questioned the manager about what the bartender was talking about, he said "well you don't seem drunk but your friend does" . So my question to him was, so I don't seem drunk but my friend does, yet the bartender said it was I who was was "stumbling out of the bathroom?"?None of this was making sense. I also educated him on the fact that my friend had been in a coma and recently had only learned to talk, swallow and walk again therefore perhaps she was not as quick on her feet as the rest of us. Again, she was not the one being accused of drinking too much, they accused ME yet when confronted, they said it was my friend. I have to tell you, I have been frequenting this establishment for many years, going way back to The 1970s when the bar and restaurant was called The Lock Stock and Barrel. I will NEVER , EVER dine at #Cover3 again. SO DISAPPOINTED..... read more

My wife and I were seated and while ordering our drinks and an appetizer I asked the waiter if we could have one of the televisions put on the Dallas Stars vs Colorado Avalanche hockey game. The waiter said he would check on it. When the waiter returned with our drinks and appetizer he said he could not because all televisions had been reserved by section. I sincerely fail to understand how taking one of the televisions and putting the hockey game on it would deprive anyone of their view of the football game that was on literally every television in the restaurant so I was annoyed by the waiters illogical response but I politely accepted it. As the waiter left I spoke to my wife about the lack of logic in the waiter's explanation and I stated to her that the tip would reflect the fact that they could not be bothered to put one TV on the hockey game or even offer up a reasonable logical explanation why. I believe the waiter overheard me and told the manager. A few minutes later the manager shows up and asks how everything is going. This is after I had figured it was a lost cause and it was a done deal. Since he opened that can of worms and asked, I said I wasn't very happy and I explained why politely. Then he came at me with this explanation of every TV in the restaurant was reserved by section. I tried to explain my side and the manager not only raised his voice speaking over me but moved to where he was standing right over me as he talked down to me as I sat in my seat and he "invited" me to leave. I have NEVER in my 52 years been "asked" to leave a restaurant. I've never been approached by waitstaff because of rude behavior. I've always tipped well, at least 20% when service is mediocre and 30% when it's good. AND I have been coming to Cover3 every since it opened as I live across the highway in the Northwest Hills. Even when we as a family didn't feel like coming in we would order and have it delivered. My point in this paragraph is that your waiter and manager didn't just screw over a run of the mill customer coming in on a whim, this place actually meant something to our family and now I have no desire whatsoever to ever go back. I took my wife out for a meal before going to enjoy a night out on the town and your people made me feel so angry and so embarrassed that our night out was over and ruined. If you people are in the business of hospitality and customer service you failed miserably. At no time did either the waiter or manager offer a solution like sitting at the bar and watching one of the smaller side by side TVs. The waiter didn't like what he overheard me say (to my wife) so I'm sure he decided to go and tell the manager we were being a problem or something because the manager didn't ask me if all was well like a manager passing and truly interested, he asked like he had a head of steam and he was on a mission. And when I told him and tried to explain my views he became aggressively defensive. Your people had no business reacting to what I said to my wife about tipping the way they did. If you're going to be in the sports bar business then you should expect that unless you are televising the freakin Super Bowl and have advertised that this is a Super Bowl party and all TVs will be dedicated to that game alone I as a paying customer, especially one who has frequented your business over the past several years and have never encountered a situation where all TVs were on the same game should be able to expect that when I come in to watch a game, I should be able to see it. Particularly when there are TVs all over and on the same game. Nobody would have missed having one of the TVs being changed. And really nobody gives a damn about the Tennessee Titans and people are so sick of seeing the Patriots in post season no wonder the NFL is losing viewership. I wanted a hockey game with our local Dallas Stars on the ice. If you're a true sports fan the logic behind my argument is plain as the nose on your face; but so should the concept of good customer service and treating every patron like it's a potential huge loss if your service sucks. Sent from my iPhone read more

Been here several times. First off, this is NOT one of the best burgers in Texas, or even Austin for that matter. (Texas Monthly you are full of shit). However, they do have good happy hour prices and their appetizers are for the most part quite good. The last time I went here it was with some friends for after dinner drinks. Nothing too bad to say about that, except for the outrageous price my friend got charged for a small amount of scotch ($24...plus one dollar because he wanted it neat). I'd go here for happy hour. For other stuff, you can do better. read more

This place used to be great to watch a game. It has gone way downhill. The food was not good. The service was slow. Half the TVs are barely functioning and the bathrooms were disgusting. It was also half full. read more

My favorite place to eat at when I'm in Austin, bar none. Brunch is my favorite. The brick chicken Mac and cheese, the Mongolian pork lettuce wraps, the Sean Adams Prime Rib Sandwich... all winners. And a Bloody Mary bar. read more

I didn't know what to expect out of a place called Cover 3, but my buddy said we had to come have their signature Chop burger. Oh yeah, that was awesome! They had an interesting bloody mary buffet. If I liked bloody marys, this looked like the place to be. Too bad I don't. They had a ton of screens for sports. The restaurant had a large bar in the middle. It was kind of a weird place overall. I had my face down in the burger so it didn't bother me that much. read more

Meh, Cover 3 offers your standard bar food, but unfortunately, it was not done well. Although, I went there to just watch the game, but I wasn't expecting mediocre food. I had the hickory burger with Parmesan fries which was just okay. The mac and cheese was surprisingly good, but really small. I ended up having a cheesecake that was pretty good. read more

So crowded early on a Thursday night. Many of the parking spaces are compact, so cars overlapping into multiple spots, spaces unusable except for motorcycles. Parade of cars circling awaiting anyone leaving early from happy hour. Most of the parking ends up being on the side where you have to walk through what's basically two lanes of traffic to get to cover 3. Short wait for a table, no biggy. I'm glad they're successful, but makes the place very loud. All ages, lots of post work drinkers. Hard to hear any conversation. Brick chicken, which used to be a go to, is still way under seasoned and needing a solid dash of salt. But now it's also overwhelmingly garlic, I mean crazy garlic; how can something be so underseasoned and yet taste only of garlic. Cover 3 is still ok, but with the parking hassle, the noise and crowds, the drop in food quality, it's just a star less appealing than it was in the past. Thankfully the Burnet/Anderson options continue to expand; I won't feel bad about driving past Cover 3 more often in the future. read more

We had a party of 12 and the staff took excellent care of us. Several enjoyed the bloody mary hangover bar which is a great deal. $4 for a shot of Tito's and the make your own Bloody Mary with shrimp, carrots, asparagus etc. super deal. I tried the eggs wonderful which is like eggs Benedict with fried oysters instead ham. Different but good. Step out there and try this dish. read more

Great bar food and drinks. Best Mexican martini around just wish it came with a shaker . Staff is always great lots of large TVs to watch sports on throughout the facility. read more

A great experience from start to finish. Makayla at the hostess station was fantastic and took care of us from the minute we walked in. We had a large group and she was quick to accommodate us and get us seated together as quickly as possible. Nestor was our server and did a great job of taking all orders accurately and quickly. Food and drinks were great and we will definitely be back again! read more

A nice spot for an upscale, casual happy hour! Our group ordered the fried pickles and calamari (that came with this arugula salad). Everything was tasty and was a good portion size between 4 people. Cover 3 is towards the front of a strip mall, so there's a spacious shared parking lot. The overall atmosphere is nice and comfortable. We came on a Monday evening, so it wasn't too crowded. The service was friendly and attentive. I wouldn't mind returning to try other, main course dishes. read more

Came with a large group of friends looking for a casual sports bar setting and once we arrived little did we know our future experiences within the service industry would forever be shaped by the service we had by Warren. The only word that comes to mind is impeccable - it will be hard to not compare any other wait staff to him. Today we lived laughed and loved. Warren 4ever - the group of 8 read more

If bad service with an attitude is what you want, this is your spot. Stood waiting for almost ten minutes with no acknowledgement. Finally when the third person working there passed by and the group behind us stopped him they decided after getting the to go food ready that patrons could be seated. I asked to speak with the manager and coincidence would have it, same it was the same person. Who explained they were short staffed. I guess that is an excuse for an attitude. I told him we would be going elsewhere and I'd leave a one star review, he said sarcasticly to make it a zero. I will make it zero returns and HoppDoddy right down the road has better burgers anyway read more

So we unintentionally did a calamari tour of the city while my dad was visiting. Out of three fine dining restaurants Cover 3 got number one. Perfectly tender, done just right, with excellent sauce. The rest of their food was great as always. read more

Impressed and love the food! Presentation is artful. Staff awesome, thank you, Ken for making a great night! Love the grilled shrimp enchiladas, dessert to die for! A must go! Love this place! read more

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It doesn't feel much like a sports bar, but if you want to keep an eye on the game while having dinner with friends, this place is perfect. The food is outstanding. Best burger in town. Best key lime pie on the planet. The brick chicken with mac n cheese is a religious experience. The salads are huge with interesting flavor combos. And it's possible to make some healthy substitutions (which they're nice about)....replace those tasty fries with the ginger veggies and you won't even feel deprived. Good deals during happy hour. And the bloody Mary bar on Sunday is fun......mmmm, bacon. We come here a lot because there are a lot of choices and we almost always have a good experience. read more

I don't feel it's fair to classify Cover 3 as a "sports bar" since this is not a place that simply serves "bar snacks" with a bunch of TVs amongst loud fans. Rather, this is a warm environment with cozy booths and medium-dark woods, serving top-quality restaurant food. The only homage to bar snacks that I found on the menu were wings, nachos and fried pickles, although even those had a more special preparation than most. I had the Allandale, a wonderful salad concoction I couldn't resist since it differentiates itself by including dates, brick chicken and candied walnuts. Wonderful! Their hamburgers were voted onto Texas Monthly's "Best" list, and they are open for Saturday and Sunday Brunches until 3pm. Menu offerings include fish and steak options along with sandwiches, soups (onion, chili, and a du jour), salads, a wide variety of other specialties, and deserts. I can't imagine not being able to find something to your liking here. To match the delicious offerings, the service was stellar. We were attended to well, without hovering, even though we stayed quite a while to watch a game. Our server helpfully answered all my questions, and delivered quick service. The TVs were of good quality and you can see them from anywhere in the restaurant or bar area. And speaking of the bar, they have several craft cocktails to choose from as well as an extensive wine list! I don't think you can go wrong here, whether on a date or with a group. read more

Riley our server was beyond amazing! Haven't had service like this in a long time! She made sure our drinks and food were on point. She was amazing! The atmosphere was super nice and good for a good girls night! read more

I was disappointed going to Cover 3. I'm not sure if it was a rough day or what but the service wasn't great and the food was below average. We arrived knowing there would be a wait for lunch, which was fine. Unfortunately the staff seemed overwhelmed and it showed. The food was undercooked or not prepared properly. It was a rough day, especially for my first visit. read more

We came here for brunch during a trip. We sat outside and the outdoor seating was cool and relaxing. Our waitress was super nice also! We ordered the chips and queso to start (I know, I know) but it was really good! Kind of more like white cheese. They gave us muffin tops to start (cinamon and blueberry)- both were fresh and yummy but blueberry was better. We got the fried oysters Benedict (Ughhh so seafood-y and slimy but my friend loved it) and breakfast enchiladas. I feel like this place is a better lunch place than brunch. I also got the grapefruit juice which was fresh & delicious! Overall pretty good experience but nothing to die for. read more

Cover 3 - Fried oyster Benedict - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

This is an amazing place. I never came here before, but got a gift card for Christmas and heard how amazing the happy hour was (alcohol and food) and had to come. I'm VERY impressed. We got to choose our table and I think it was outside the servers section, so after about 10 minutes I reached out to a member and asked about who our server was. He ended up being a manager and got our drinks personally, and even offered a discount on appetizers. I wasn't unhappy at this point but I'm very impressed. Edwin was our server, he was very nice and extremely professional. He gave the feel that we are in a high end establishment. Everything is very clean, dimly lit, and the servers are dressed very nice. I'm extremely impressed. read more

Cover 3 - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas