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    Maury's Tiny Cove

    3.6 (191 reviews)
    ModerateSteakhouses
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for kids

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    Mary W.

    For our appetizer we ordered the stuffed mushrooms. They come in a wine sauce so if you are not a wine drinker the bottom of the mushrooms can come off robust. But the mushrooms and stuffing were fantastic. We ordered the cavalier steak and the bomber steak. The sides are usually a side salad with a choice of side. We chose one with garlic mushrooms and loaded mashed potatoes, and the other with mashed potatoes and brown gravy and steamed broccoli. The steaks were cooked perfectly and had so much flavor. Our waitress Elizabeth was so sweet and mindful of our drinks and asking if we needed anything. We actually really enjoyed the low lights and it wasn't too loud. Let's just say we will absolutely be coming again. Thank you Maury's tiny cove for an absolutely enjoyable anniversary dinner.

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    Matt Z.

    The foo was great, and the ambiance was very classic steakhouse. Our service could have been better, but all in all a fun experience.

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    Brian S.

    I had heard about Maury's Tiny Cove for years, but had never been. I was between 3 and 4 stars on this one, ultimately went with 4 for the neighborhood impact this restaurant has. This place is a throwback. Not remotely ADA friendly, several steps everywhere in the place. Maury's has been around for 75 years, and I think they are still saving up for their first remodel. Wood paneling, dropped ceiling, cozy rooms. If you tried to imagine what a west side restaurant institution would look like, it's pretty much Maury's. They bring pickles and dinner rolls to start the meal. Unique. They also serve hanky pankys, which I've never seen on a menu anywhere. They were good. Just like you'd expect. Where it went wrong was the entrees. Our waitress guided us to the chicken or salmon, but we were in the mood for a steak. That was probably the wrong choice. My strip was overdone on the outside, and too rare in the middle, and was not a great cut of beef to begin with. The small filet my friend ordered was described as a 'hockey puck'. Our waitress was great. Super helpful and friendly. Clearly, there were lots of people who enjoy Maury's on a regular basis. The food was three stars, but the neighborhood charm earns an extra star for this historic west side institution.

    Has the feel of a 1970's basement
    Todd P.

    The best adjective to describe Maury's Tiny Cove is mediocre. Everything about it is mediocre. The food, the service, the atmosphere, and the neighborhood are all mediocre. I was really excited to try someplace new, and we drove all the way from Loveland to Cheviot. We had a 7:00 reservation and while the restaurant was certainly not busy, we still had a wait while our table was prepared. Service ranged from attentive to invisible throughout the evening. Our server was friendly but also disappeared for long stretches, leading to a 2.5 hour meal. The wife had the pork chop which was cooked very well and flavorful. I had the prime rib which was tough and terribly overcooked. The mashed potatoes and salad were both good. The cannolis for dessert were the highlight. The place is a throwback for sure. It's like someone opened a steakhouse in the wood-paneled basement of their 1950's house. If you're over 6' tall you WILL hit your head on the drop tile ceiling. In closing, as long as your expectations are as low as Maury's ceilings, you'll probably be satisfied. Otherwise, you might want to try Outback or Longhorn.

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    Kyle B.

    Where to begin? We've been wanting to come here for a long time, but just never had the time. Today we finally made the trek and it was 100% not worth it. Granted, we did not have reservations, but there were only two of us. As we waited for a table, we watched the bartender accidentally spill a whole bottle of bourbon into the ice well and he and about 3 other waitresses watched it pour in and kept serving ice from the well into all the drinks, including water glasses. That was really something. The wait was about 10 minutes, little did we know that was the least we would wait for anything all night. After being seated, it took 20 mins for someone to take our drink order. One beer and one glass of wine took another 20 mins to arrive. Then, we waited another 20 mins before our order was taken. My fiancé asked for the slaw as a side and was told " I wouldn't order that tonight, it's not looking very good" , by the waiter. Legit hilarious. Again, Little did we know it would take OVER AN HOUR for anyone to acknowledge us again. No bread, no pickles, no water, not even a " sorry it's taking so long". Once the food arrived it was decent, but we honestly thought the experience was a joke. The table next to us with young children and older grandparents were even more livid than us as their wait seemed to be even longer. I hate giving negative reviews because I know how difficult the food industry can be, but this was just a terrible overall experience. Not sure I'd even be willing to give it another try.

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    Great food, service could be a little better. My steak was really good and cooked perfectly. Cool place for date night.

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    8 months ago

    Cozy spot with amazing service & great food. I ordered the ribeye, it was juicy & tender!

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    The food is always delicious and the service is very attentive. I have been eating there since October of 1974

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    Hidden gem! Nice venue for an exceptional date night. Staff is amazing and got a party of 20 order correctly.

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    Very slow service on a night that wasn't busy. They also overcooked our steaks. The server abandoned us and we struggled to get drinks.

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