If you ask me, we need more place like The Cove in South Florida. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The Cove sits by the Intracoastal, providing a nice view of the waterway with a warm breeze of summer afternoons.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If your day has been hectic, just head on over there, order a cold beer and some food, listen to a live performance, and enjoy the view and the sunset. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The Cove provides a perfect place to relax and have fun.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The bartenders and the server are always busy, attending to your orders, and the food and drinks are always good. If I lived closer, I'd probably be there every afternoon. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]My opinion of The Cove still remains the same -- I really want to love it, but it's more of a place you visit for the atmosphere than for standout food or drinks.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]This was my first time stopping by in the evening, and I did love the live music and overall vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The drinks are just okay, but in my opinion not quite worth the price, so I ended up sticking with a seltzer instead. One thing to keep in mind: they do not take reservations, so plan accordingly, especially during busier hours. read more

The Cove - Memorial Day weekend 2026 - Seafood Near Me - Deerfield Beach, Florida

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Can't recommend this place enough. Not advertised as a hotel restaurant so realizing that it was made me kind of skeptical, but after eating here I frequently think about it from 900mi away. My 4 girlfriends and I got two appetizers, two side salads, five sodas, five meals and three desserts for $200. Everything was yummy and came out hot and quick even on the weekend. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The view was stunning (book a window table ahead of time!)[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and [[HIGHLIGHT]]there was live music that was actually enjoyable and not overbearing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We were slightly dressed up from taking pictures but wouldn't feel out of place here in a tank top and shorts.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Perfect for vacation dinner. Kevin was awesome and brought my cake out with a birthday candle :) We'll be back! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great open space, with lots of breeze and good music.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Even though it was busy, as it was 4th of July, my group of 5 were seated quickly. We were upset because we requested to sit by the water, and there were 2 tables available, they told us that we had to sit at a round table farther in, because there were 5 of us. So we accepted that, but 15 mins later they sat a GROUP OF 5 by the water!! Tried to ignore that and just enjoy lunch. The food took a while to come out, but it was a busy day so we expected that. I got The Cove burger, and it was cooked just right but lacked seasoning and taste. The calamari was just okay. We got chocolate cakes and my friend got the Key Lime pie - the desserts were delicious, and portions were large - had to get little to go boxes.Our waitress was wonderful, attentive, and super nice. read more

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Came here after going to a local farmers market. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was a hot day. Fans were going & there was a nice breeze off the water.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Got seated right away. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lovely views of the water on the intracoastal.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our server came quickly to take our drink orders & then we ordered steamed clams to start & share. I ordered Caesar salad with blackened salmon. Hubby had blackened Mahi- Mahi with pineapple salsa. All were delicious. Will definitely be back soon. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We ate at a booth. There were booths, high tops as well as long rectangular tables- all with pretty good water views.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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The Cove delivered bright, fresh flavors in a spectacular waterfront setting! The Ahi Tuna Wonton Nachos were vibrant with sweet mango and scallions, and the ahi itself was excellent. The only miss was the wontons, which arrived a bit soggy -- next time I'd love them served on the side to keep that crisp bite. The Grilled Shrimp & Watermelon Salad tasted like pure summer. Perfectly charred shrimp, chilled watermelon, pickled onions, feta, and a tangy balsamic finish came together in a dish that was light, refreshing, and exactly what you want on a breezy day by the water. The Cove's 180‑degree waterfront view is unbeatable, and the renovation has made the space feel more contemporary, open, and inviting. Overall, the food matched the setting -- bright, flavorful, and supported by genuinely warm, attentive service. A great experience all around. Come see it for yourself! read more

The Cove - Grilled Shrimp & Watermelon Salad - Seafood Near Me - Deerfield Beach, Florida

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Stopped here for a quick bite and drinks with the hubby and im so glad we did. [[HIGHLIGHT]]First, you can't beat the view and the breeze.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Second, my drink was delicious and perfectly crafted I asked for a drink not featured on the menu (prosecco, titos, mint, lime, and strawberry puree) and the bartender made it perfectly. Third, my tuna poke bowl was amazing the fish tasted so fresh and melted in my mouth I devoured it (as to why it's not pictured lol). Last, the service was great fast and friendly. Will be returning again. read more

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So someone from the Cove responded to my review and told me to contact them. I sent an email with additional details 4 days ago and surprise surprise no response. Probably the same people that train the servers. read more

Found this place on a whim and man am I so happy I did. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance, the food and the drinks are superb.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We met a friend that was in town from Texas and we had a blast, we only had a few appetizers and drinks but that was all we needed to entice us to return. [[HIGHLIGHT]]You have a spectacular waterfront view, live music and a great selection of seafood dishes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant itself has a cool decor and service was great, friendly staff and very accommodating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We will definitely return and to enjoy other menu items, as well as drinks . It is a bit of a commute from Lake Worth but it is definitely worth it if you are seeking a nice seafood restaurant near the water. read more

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We enjoyed a very nice lunch at the The Cove this week. I have been here before they remodeled a few years ago. This is a waterfront restaurant with outdoor dining and boat docking which is always very crowded. It is a great place to entertain out of town guests and friends alike in addition to a date night. We were seated right away and had our Virgin Mary's served quickly. A tall glass with all the trimmings including bacon!! We ordered Fish and chips and a wedge salad to share. It took a while for the food to come out but both dishes were very good...the fish (Haddock) was huge. I asked about the small portion of fries and our lovely server brought out a fresh bowl..no charge. That was very sweet of her. We found free parking in the lot and there is also Valet $7. We will return for another menu option as the burgers and tacos looked amazing too! read more

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The best place to relax with great view of intercoastal for lunch or dinner. It is very busy with music ,not quiet with boats dropping off The seafood is always fresh and good size portions. Service is quick and pleasant without anyone rushing. Also the exec chief Ryan was pleasant and informative in reviewing menu items. They are always adding new items while keeping the favorites .... Forgot to mention the Best Conch fritters are a must have for sharing you get a healthy 6 portions. read more

The Cove - Shrimp Quesadillas - Seafood Near Me - Deerfield Beach, Florida

Great food and decor. Feels very Florida. I had the crab cakes and they were delish. Service was quick and efficient. Overall, a great place to eat! read more

We came on a stormy sunday night. It was busy, as expected. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The views of the waterway are great and make for ample people-watching.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Very pleasantly surprised with the shrimp scampi and the key lime pie. However, the rest of my party was very disappointed with the chicken quesadillas and the fish tacos. There were also a few hiccups with service...we had to chase someone down for utensils, we didn't get our fries when our food came out, and our server gave us the wrong amount in cash for our change. Overall I would recommend this spot for the experience. Order something that is listed as a "locals favorite" on their menu and I think you'll be happy. read more

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Aesthetic: Staple Intracoastal seafood restaurant in the heart of Deerfield Beach What to try: Thai Tuna Salad Service: Excellent Parking: Plenty, but it is now pay to park :( Rating: 5/5, I grew up eating here and the ambiance hasn't changed since I was young. We always enjoy the coconut shrimp, conch fritters, and Mahi sandwiches, but we tried the Thai Tuna Salad and it was delightful. I was bummed to learn the city took over the parking in the plaza, it sucks watching corporate greed ruin your hometown. We were lucky to be able to walk from my Moms house read more

The Cove - Conch Fritters - Seafood Near Me - Deerfield Beach, Florida

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First off been living in the Deerfield area for 10 years. Been here before and the service has never been so abysmal in my life. Absolutely the worst service I have ever had. At first it was okay she was semi attentive and then we weren't ready to order our food yet so we asked her to give us a couple of minutes. She came to the table next to us to check in on them but never stopped by our table. Let me tell you we genuinely waited 45 minutes just for the waiter to place our order. JUST TO PUT IN OUR FOOD ORDER. We asked the bartender to send her over and she still took 10 minutes to come. We thought she left the restaurant lol. when she came back she didn't even apologize for the wait, she asked if we were ready to place our order. The customer service was terrible. Didn't refill water once either. With all that said the food was good. Chicken Alfredo pasta and fish tacos were tasty. I usually don't like giving bad reviews however this was quite deserving of one. This happened Tuesday March 31 at around 8pm and we were seated on the high top tables to the right of the restaurant by where the hostess table is. I unfortunately to not remember her name but she was an older brunette woman. Honestly looking back I should have gotten the manager not sure why I didnt. Oh well. read more

The nautical themed restaurant is situated at the end of Hillsboro Blvd on the intracoastal. The tiki hut style dining area is massive and multi leveled divded only by a few wooden steps, while the cocktail bar overlooks a small fleet of luxury fishing boats. Live music every Saturday & Sunday 1p - 4p and Fridays until 9pm. The sun sets on the obstructed west side of the building and is visible from only one small portion of the back patio. Consumed a few cocktails at the bar while waiting for my entire party to arrive. The Apple Sour Rum & Coke was my own concoction and it was excellent. We had a large family function and sat in the main interior dining room. The server, Desi, was very attentive through the entire meal. The food arrived to the table without any glitches. My Cove Burger with the bacon was large and juicy. The Lobster Roll was tender & tasty and well stuffed but pricey. Great service, rare atmosphere, good food but overpriced. The parking lot was free with enough spaces to support the restaurant on a Sunday night. The wooden dock along the water is walkable although fishing is prohibited. The gender assigned bathroom was clean sporting two commercial style urinals with high traction black urinal mats and blue-green polished ceramic tile walls. read more

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The Cove was extremely busy on the Sunday night I dined in, but the service team was on point and took great care of my party. We chose to sit outside so our dog companion could join, and the team brought him water and loved on him! The bar specializes in seafood and it showed in a great poke bowl and even better in a Thai ahi tuna noodle salad, which I recommend! Full bar service allowed for some fun signature cocktails, including the watermelon mojito I tried, which was refreshing and strong! Waterfront at sunset I'm sure would be absolutely stunning, but I loved the natural plant walls inside and the vibe was comfortable but trendy, and tied immensely to the history and culture of the area. Parking was free when I was there, but there are paid 2hr limit parking spaces right in front of the restaurant. There is also valet available if you prefer. read more

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The Cove @thecovedeerfield Deerfield Beach, FL Absolutely loved it all! The views, the vibes, the food! Service was great. Here's what we had: Blueberry Lemonade Tiki Tea Miami Vice Planters Punch Conch Fritters Spinach Artichoke Dip Side Salad New England Lobster Roll Maui Braised Short Rib Key Lime Pie Colossal Chocolate Cake I can't wait to visit again and try more from the menu! Have you been to The Cove? #TheCove #DeerfieldBeach #TikiBar #WaterfrontDining #Lunch #LobsterRoll #ShortRib #Vibe #Conch #KeyLime #Intracoastal #LetsDrinkz #EatzWithSweetz #LetsEatz read more

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We come to the Cove often. Always a great place to eat and enjoy being near the water and enjoying the food. Love this place. Service is always good. read more

Clean. Really good atmosphere and venue. Fun place. Good seafood in a fun atmosphere. The conch fritters were pretty spectacular - easily the best thing we ordered and when we come back, we will be ordering them again. They even let us pick our seat which helped as we needed a booth to put down our sleeping toddler. The service was always with a smile and pretty quick to boot. read more

The Cove - My wife, my nephew, and me about to grub on their ahi nacjos, mahi mahi sandwich, and conch fritters. - Seafood Near Me - Deerfield Beach, Florida

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Food was fresh and hearty... I had the fish tacos, drinks were only okay (hence the minus star). The bartender service at the bar while waiting for a table was exceptional, she really tried to satisfy my taste, but both drinks fell short on quality. The frozen margarita wasn't frozen and overly sweet, replaced with an on the rocks skinny margarita, lack of tequila and flavor fell short of a good drink. When I was seated I tried a different drink, a mojito and that drink tasted more along the lines of a normal cocktail but still not spectacular. You come here for the views, to be outside on the water, not necessarily for the food or drinks which were acceptable but not noteworthy. They would benefit from a smaller curated signature drink menu made with care to accompany the sunset views. Overall nice experience and the waitress was a pleasure. read more

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Came her for dinner and had a wonderful time! The manager, Tom was so sweet and checked in on us to make sure everything was going well. The food and drinks were delicious and [[HIGHLIGHT]]this place is perfect for a date night![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Delicious food and magnificent view. Crowded bar and fun crowd. "A MUST TRY" SUPPORT LOCAL read more

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Dined here with friends the other night, we arrived around 5 o'clock. We toward the center of the open air dining area because it was a little cool and windy outside. Nice booth. We had very good service. I ordered the Seafood Fra Diablo. It was outstanding and a really great version of the dish. I fear I will never order anything else from here. It was that good! read more

The Cove - Calamari Fra Diablo - Seafood Near Me - Deerfield Beach, Florida

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great food, great service, great atmosphere![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly recommend the shrimp scampi and the fish and chips. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Enjoy the views!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

We wanted to try this place because we were in the area and it's right on the intercoastal The employees are very nice and everyone smiling so it makes it inviting So we decided to have two of the favorites on their menu one is the fish and chips which is a huge slab of hammock and it was absolutely delicious and cooked to perfection And my husband had a lobster roll, which is one of their other favorites on the menu, there were chunks of lobster and the bread was cooked, perfectly toasted with butter on each side On top of the food, being very yummy and delicious the view from where we sat is beautiful you get the nice cool breeze and the water glistening It's a great romantic place to come too read more

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Very nice lunch on the water in a beautiful restaurant, great atmosphere! Two fabulous dogs wete visiting with their parents, so cute!!! On big one small. Lovely server, AMY. Les had the cove burger, he said it was very tasty and i had the Mahi Mahi sandwich, it was good, but i should have gotten the fish and chips, oh well, next time. We both brought home half our lunches! Very reasonable! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great view and service![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Happened to stop by while waiting for the boat shuttle to the Deerfield island park, sat at the indoor bar, and loved it![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We will be back soon read more

The Cove - Views and beverages - Seafood Near Me - Deerfield Beach, Florida

Great atmosphere sit outside watching the boats go by, Or inside dining. Excellent choices of Seafood and land lovers. Love there drunkin mussels and Shrimp apps. Great full bar and views are incredible. Prices are very reasonable. read more

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Came here for drinks only and the ambiance of being right on the inter coastal on a Friday night. Place was a bit quiet but perfect to relax and enjoy the view. We ordered Mai Tai's which were really good. read more

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Great concept. The bar has seat #s and QR codes for the food places on the street. The food places have QR codes for the beer. Synergy! We had some really good suds and ordered food from next door and they serve you with plates and silverware. Used the freevee service to get there and they had a BOGO code. Merchandise was fun, they have mini beer glasses and fun tshirts. read more

Nice place by the canal. Open air feel with a breeze from the overhead fans makes it comfortable even in a scorching moly hot day. We ordered the lobster mac and cheese and the fish and chips. Both dishes were huge! The lobster mac was very rich and creamy and the breadcrumbs on top gave a nice texture. They knocked it out of the park with this one! The fish and chips had fresh, crispy and moist fish. The batter was well seasoned and the fries were the right amount of salty. It gets busy here and the service is a little slow, but it's worth the wait. read more

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This place is popping on the weekends and very nice to be able to sit by the bridge and watch the boats. The service was decent and the food was decent. It was our first stop on our trip and it was nice to be able to sit outside and enjoy the atmosphere. The wings were really good and I know my husband enjoyed the shrimp! I had the watermelon salad with mahi mahi. It was a little too over sauced for my liking and would get it on the side next time! All and all it was a nice place. Food was not too over priced. Side note: apparently they have the best key lime pie and the week before they sold my sister the pie for $35. We asked for a full pie again and they told us it was close to $65 ..... no where in Florida have we ever seen a pie go for that much and have the receipt for proof. Unfortunately we didn't want to try it but maybe next time. read more

A beautiful restaurant with the capacity to have large parties with water views from every table. The bartender was professional and made me a dirty martini with three unstuffed green olives on a toothpick. The cocktail was perfect and hard to really screw up. The small mound of fish dip was unfortunately bland but came with a large amount of tortillas. My hubby loved to jalapeños pepper slices. The lobster roll and the blackened chicken salad were tasty. Maybe will come back on a Friday night to listen to the live music and have a drink. read more

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I liked the restaurant. It had a good atmosphere and the food was great. The restaurant seems to be popular around here. Everyone knows The Cove and now I can see why. This restaurant is casual with a chill atmosphere. There is so much room inside. It's one big open area. The best thing was the view. It is right next to the intercostal, so you can see the beautiful boats go by. I was here for lunch. I tried the conk fritters and loved them. The seared scallops tasted good. I liked the food. I found the service to be great and friendly. It is a place I can see the coming back. I signed up for events. I had a great experience. read more

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I love a good waterfront restaurant, and the Cove was the perfect blend of American fare, tropical drinks and waterfront views (especially at sunset). Check their schedules for info on live music. It was also cool to see patrons pull up on their boats and take their orders to go or dock their boats. I've been there twice and definitely plan to go back read more

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Came on a hot Saturday afternoon with a group of 18 friends for a casual, outdoor, fish focused lunch with live music. There was a big parking lot & valet available. The Cove Waterfront Tiki Bar is on the Intracoastal Waterway and I enjoyed the music & the boats passing by. We were covered so we didn't bake the big ass fans helped & the open air restaurant felt like a vacation. There is a dock right in front and many boats pulled up to dock and dine. The Cove has been here since 1963 and it's become an institution. I feel like I was here with my parents in the 90s. Jerry Lehman's duo played while I perused the menu . Michaela took good care of us, service was on point but she needed a hand clearing our large table. The Asian tuna salad looked appealing, as did the sandwiches burgers, fish plates, and appetizers. The drinks look like they were the sugary mixes so I had a a spicy Bloody Mary. My ahi tuna salad was huge, reasonable, fresh and really delicious. All of us enjoyed our meals. A 20% tip was added to our bill as we were a big group. read more

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We had a good lunch. We used to come here a lot many years ago. Back then it was a bit more run down/local tiki bar-ish and we even came here with my husband's kids. Last time I was here was with a girlfriend for a lobster special that was a couple years before covid. It's a tad more upscale/chic now. It has gorgeous wall decorations inside (it's still open air on 3 sides) and an area that looks almost like a jungle. The very large covered patio area offers a great view of the water and boats. As with everything everywhere prices are higher now. However, you can still navigate the menu for a not too crazy priced meal. They only have one menu -- it's the same for lunch and for dinner -- and no lunch specials. I asked. My husband got their classic cheeseburger that came with his requested well done fries. It had American cheese, lettuce and tomato on the toasted bun, too. He said it was very good. I got an order of mussels from their appetizer section. The mussels were described as "drunken" due to the white wine in the tomato, garlic and lemon sauce. They were not stingy with the garlic! The portion was much larger than expected and quite filling. It came with a slice of toasted bread. Now that we've been, I'm sure we will return sooner rather than later. read more

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A pleasant Waterside lunch this afternoon at The Cove. They were busy but we were seated right away at a booth near the water and cooling breeze. I went with the Classic American Cheeseburger and fries. Our server Whitney was pleasant and helpful. Our food was delivered in an expected amount of time and was delicious. The only negative was they do not have the proper size forks for the mussels, you have to use a salad fork. Other than that, a delicious fulfilling lunch! read more

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Had a wonderful time here! Someone tell Peter and Cindy it's not acceptable to photograph workers at their place of work and that it's actually kinda creepy! 5 star service all around regardless of the weird customers! read more