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    Sunset Cove

    3.1 (301 reviews)
    ModerateTiki Bars, American
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    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Loud
    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Faith Maya O.

    Came here with coworkers yesterday later in the evening and we loved it! We sat at the bar, right above the water and had a great view of the sunset. If you like bowley's on the bay then you will love this place too. It's a great place for drinks and casual dining. You can sit at tables the sand or walk on the dock. People parked their boats and came here to eat. Bathrooms were clean and their indoor seating has a nice balcony and large garage door windows they can open up. You can feel safe knowing there is armed security around too, and plenty of free parking. Loved it!

    Rockfish wrap- WAY too much spicy chipotle aioli
    Mel L.

    Came here with out of town guests hoping to show them a good Baltimore county time. Well, we got dinner and a show because there was a girl fight at the bar! The only thing this place has going for it is the location and ambiance. Food is very average and nothing to write home about. I had the rockfish wrap which was small and way too spicy for my taste. Took forever to get two drinks to our table. Probably 15 minutes or so. We also asked for appetizer plates which never came. Waters didn't get refilled. I don't think I would come back here for anything other than drinks at the bar maybe. I was pretty embarrassed to bring out of town friends here with how bad everything was.

    John W.

    Great waterfront setting and a great place to chill at lunchtime. A friend and I converged on the Cove for lunch. And, it was my first visit. We sat at the bar by the water and ordered orange/ grapefruit crushes for each of us. My friend ordered the quesadilla and I ordered the Sunset Burger. Food came out quickly. That burger... where do I start? Huge patty. Bacon. Egg. Cheese. Aioli sauce. On a bun. Perfectly cooked and delicious. My friend enjoyed his enchilada. After finishing lunch and a second adult beverage, we moved on. Bar service was friendly and on point. I like this place and will try to make it back. Soon.

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    Candace M.

    I thought it was a nice location. I had the "The Jetty". The crab dip on this burger was so good, I needed some to go! I wish I had a photo, but... I ate it all!

    Orange crush
    Tiana B.

    Just came here for a drink and some sun. Their orange crushes are made with fresh oranges so that's a plus!! Will definitely be back

    Tara R.

    My husband and I stopped in yesterday for lunch. I had not been to Sunset Cove prior to that for several years! We arrived around noon and were able to get a table on the beach. Although it was pretty sunny out, the umbrellas provided great shade. I started with a bottled beer while he ordered a grapefruit crush. It states that it is made with fresh squeezed grapefruit juice but it did not look like it at all. Although my husband enjoyed his drink, it definitely did not compare to ones at other bars and restaurants. We started off with the jerk chicken appetizer. It was served with a mango salsa and a side of honey mustard. It was delicious! It was so good that my husband decided to order the jerk chicken wrap with chips for lunch. It was the same as the appetizer, just in a wrap! I had the honey bear chicken wrap which was crispy chicken, bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato and honey mustard. I thought it was tasty. The service was friendly and quick. The views were nice and we had perfect weather yesterday to sit outside.

    Fish Tacos & Fries
    Maria W.

    This has always been one of my fav lil summer spots! I've never sat in tge inside so I can't tell u what it's like, I always sit outside! I love water, so I have to sit in the outside dining part, lol! The outside always makes me feel like I'm at the beach, from the sand underneath your feet as you eat, looking at the water and the music. I had the fish tacos and they were pretty good, the salsa made my tacos juicy (I hate dry tacos). I had a rum punch which was good. My boyfriend bad crabcake, fries and green beans. I only tasted his crabcake and it was okay, I wasn't crazy abt it because I could taste the filler on it. The service was good, Taylor was our server, she was super bubbly and pleasant!

    Beautiful atmosphere
    Lucy N.

    This past weekend, my boyfriend and I went to dinner at Sunset Cove. It was a beautiful, warm evening out and we were able to get a table outside on the sand with no wait at all. The service was great too - our serve was attentive and prompt. First, we had a delicious crab dip, then we ordered our dinner. I had a wrap and my boyfriend had a burger, and we both enjoyed our meals. We also had coconut cream pie for dessert which was delicious. This was the perfect place to come for dinner on a late-spring/summer evening. I did want to mention that towards the end of our visit, an agitated man a few tables away began screaming and blubbering about his dissatisfaction with the service. It became apparent to everyone at Sunset Cove that this customer was in the wrong. I just want to commend the staff and security for dealing with this situation professionally and promptly. I was really impressed. We will definitely be coming back here.

    Smitty S.

    First time here and will definitely be back the vibe gave everything needed to enjoy enjoy a nice lunch down by the water . My server recommended the honey glaze salmon which AMAZING. The price was fair and gratuity included

    This is plastic that came nicely fried & breaded in the  Calamari I ordered...
    Ebone' H.

    Plastic came nicely fried & breaded in the Calamari I ordered...Sarah, one of the managers on duty came over & also confirmed this was indeed plastic from the Calamari packaging..she was very apologetic & stated that she would take that off the bill even though we finished the calamari... well yeah Sarah, we didn't know you guys were serving calamari with special prizes & it just so happened to be the last one we ate...Any-hoot, Sarah asked if I would like another drink, on top off her taking the already consumed Calamari off the bill. I say that's fine; in agreement. But when the bill comes, I see they are charging me for the second drink...How??

    Mollie W.

    After a day of sailing on the Chesapeake Bay, we headed over to Sunset Cove to wrap up the beautiful summer day. The wait was not surprising (an hour and twenty minutes for a table at 6:30 PM on a Saturday night), but we were lucky to get a bar table out in the sand. We ordered at the bar and got to watch the O's game while enjoying some tasty cocktails. "Suntan toes ticklin' the sand. Cold drink chillin' in my right hand," no truer words were sung (by Kenny Chesney), and literally as the sun went down. The view of the marina with the sun setting was spectacular. Oh! They serve food, too! The rockfish bites were tasty and enough for leftovers, the pina coladas were refreshing and fruity, and the nachos were OMG! Delicious! Great service and great views of the water. Get your summer on!

    boats docked in a marina at dusk
    Michelle H.

    It's a hidden gem, middle of all the boat storage Love the view, very nice chill night. The building of the restaurant seems closed, only the outside is open I think they are short staffed, so we had to order at the bar.Food were good and quick.

    Sunset IPA
    Joe M.

    I stopped in with my family for a little dinner. I hadn't been here I years and thought I'd check it again. The ambience is awesome. Waterfront seating with tables in the sand. It was a beautiful day so the table outside was perfect. We were immediately greeted by a friendly waitress who was very patient with us. They had some interesting cocktails so, My wife had the Sunset crush which was excellent. For entree, it is the Fish and Chips, my wife had the Jerk Chicken salad and my son had the Shrimp tacos. The fish was very good, but the fries had an off taste. It was hard to explain, but they tasted like the oil hadn't been changed in a while. The cole slaw was simply ok. Nothing to write home about. The jerk chicken, however, was very good, as was the shrimp tacos. But my son agreed, the fries were off. Overall, the service was great and the relaxing location was awesome, but the food was so so. At least the entree I had. Since the location and service was so good, I will be back to give it another try. Hopefully, it was just a bad day in the kitchen. I'll update when I return.

    Jerk chicken app $13

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    The bar staff is amazing. Shawn does the best rim jobs. The food is out of this world! The beach and tiki bar is ridiculous!

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    Great place for a waterfront dining experience. The staff and service couldn't be better!

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    Terrible customer service. Would not recommend for people who look differently than the average white person.

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    Ask the Community - Sunset Cove

    How crowded are they on Sunday evenings?

    They are very crowded on weekends and they can't handle it so the service is terrible then

    Do they still have the crabby mac and cheese appetizer?

    They sure do

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