Despite the short handed staff, the food was above grade and higher than my expectations. The fish is great, but you may not be able to order two plates under 45 minutes with the all you can eat. House cut fries and great burger. Hamburger steak amazing. read more

Discovered this hidden gem tucked away by Lake Whitney. The small restaurant & ambience will make you feel like you're sitting in grandmas dining room. All the food options are made to order fresh. The chicken fried sandwich TEXAS style with bacon & Swiss & fries was a large fulfilling delicious meal. I would love to go back on a Friday night for the AYCE catfish. Keep in mind that the restaurant is difficult to find and closes at 7pm on Sunday's. read more

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The location was hard to find. Drive slowly there were several potholes on the way there. Food was subpar and the server was inattentive not worth possibly damaging your car. read more

Best catfish, I've had, both grilled and fried! Very quiet and quaint lodge feel location tucked away in a cove on Lake Whitney. Great service and large portions too. If you're in the area, it's worth making your way here for a wonderful lunch. read more

The Cove Cafe - Grilled catfish, fried okra and cole slaw - Cafes Near Me - Whitney, Texas

Food was delicious and fresh! Atmosphere is great, views are amazing! And the service was great! I have no complaints! read more

The Cove Cafe - Cove Cafe Specials! - Cafes Near Me - Whitney, Texas

We were looking for food in Whitney and I found this place on Yelp. It seemed like we were really going into the middle of nowhere, but once we arrived it had a beautiful view and very friendly staff. We asked what the best thing was and were told catfish so tried that and chicken fried steak with fried okra, hush puppies, French fries and mashed potatoes. My parents got a salad, smothered chicken and a baked potato. We all really enjoyed our food and the rustic but beautiful ambiance. read more

Cute little lakeside cafe with excellent food and service. Very comfortable! Friendly staff and good service! Going back a Friday night for the all you can eat fish!! read more

Charming and delicious with a wonderful view! Personalized service and you can even check into a sweet room.

Stopped in here and got food while on vacation. The chicken strips were almost impossible to eat and tasted like fish from the deep fryer. The club sandwich was so salty it was hard to eat. Server was nice though. read more

Service is great and portion sizes are awesome. Catfish is awesome and the grilled shrimp is to die for! Quaint little cafe with great view of the lake. read more

Best Fried Catfish!! We go on Friday nights with friends and always had great service. read more

Came with a dog so I've only seen the outside. What a nice place to stop for lunch while camping! The patio is so wonderful with lot of plants, a fish pond, and seasonal decor! Right past the patio is a small grassy area and view of the lake. Put me in a great mood. I highly recommend for an enjoyable and delicious meal! (The club sandwich is exceptional) read more

.the cove Cafe has the best pizzas in town plus are other great foods chicken fried steak Marc burger us a specialty burger. Our hours Friday 11 til 9. Saturday come in fir great breakfast 8 til 9sunday 8 til9 read more

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The Cove is not the easiest place to find and really not worth the trouble. I went for breakfast on a Saturday. The place was not crowded. They had one waitress who was not very attentive. She never asked if I needed more coffee and when the food arrived she just put the plate down and walked away. The portion size was good but the food was cold. read more

Best catfish, hands down. Off the beaten path, so you won't see it if not searching for it. In Whitney, near Juniper Cove Marina.Only open on weekends read more

What a picturesque site looking out over Lake Whitney. A little hard to get to, but well worth the short drive through residential streets. The staff and cook was very friendly. I had the catfish dinner (2-pieces) with fries and a side salad. This plate was two much for me and had to take one-piece of catfish home to enjoy for lunch tomorrow. The wife had chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and she said it was the best she has had in a long time. We both had the fresh peach cobbler for dessert that was fantastic! Sorry they are only open on Friday,Saturday and Sunday's, but we will be back!! read more

The Cove Cafe is a cozy place where I met some friends and had some catfish. The fried okra was delish and I did enjoy the catfish. It's BYOB and that was nice as we brought some Texas wine. The atmosphere was good and is exactly what it portrays , a cool little getaway on Lake Whitney. I did meet the owner and was delighted that she asked about things and was attentive to us. I'll have to return to sample more of the menu. Oh the cole slaw was great also. read more

the most fabulous cafe on the coveted, pristine Lake Whitney. delicious food {catfish caught straight from the lake} plus fabulous service {shout-out to the fabulous waitress Tena & owner Pam!}. this little hidden gem is truly fabulous. perfect for family outings, you can even spend the evening or 2 at one of the cabins! all in all, the Cove Cafe has amazing food plus amazing ambiance. read more

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I had never of this place but I was in town visiting and thought I would give it a try. I ordered the BLT and my spouse ordered the Patty Melt. Both dishes were very good. Kudos to the cook. Great variety of menu items from catfish to hamburgers. The view of Lake Whitney was beautiful. I gave four stars because the server was not very attentive and we ran out of water. However, I would suggest giving this place a try based on the food. read more

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We had catfish, chicken strips, chicken fried steak, grilled cheese, and burger. Everyone seemed to enjoy there food. It was a little smoky from the kitchen, but waitress and owner were friendly and accommodating. read more

Food was decent but price way too high for what you get. Also charged me a fee for using credit card without telling me.

The meatloaf on Sunday is worth the drive from just about anywhere in Texas! The nice little cabin's on the lake is a great getaway. O and did I mention the catfish dinner!! read more

Smothered chicken breast was great! It's nice to have something on the menu besides fried things and pizza. Seasoned chicken breast with grilled onions, FRESH grilled mushrooms and sauteed spinach, then buried in mozzarella cheese. Comes with two sides (multiple veggie options)- steamed broccoli was ok, but bacon green beans were excellent! read more

The Cove Cafe - Table seating indoors that overlooks the lake. All you can eat fish Fridays $10.99 - Cafes Near Me - Whitney, Texas

I've been coming here for a few years, Everything on the menu is top notch, you may have to wait a few minutes but it's darn sure worth it. The scenery overlooking the lake is extremely relaxing and the rustic look and feel of this place makes you feel like you've taken a small jump back in time. The catfish is amazing, and the chicken fried steak is epic. The pregnant waitress is definitely a pro at her job, she intentive and on top of her game. My drinks stayed filled, and she would ask every few minutes if we were comfortable or needed anything. read more

This place is in the most hidden little hole in the wall restaurant I've ever been to. I second guessed going there on the way and almost turned around a few times but gosh dang it I'm glad I didn't. The food here is amazing and the service absolutely excellent. Go here if you get a chance! read more