The Cove was exactly what I needed after a busy week. I sat out on the patio overlooking the Columbia River, and the atmosphere was peaceful, beautiful, and the perfect little escape. I had been craving raw oysters all day, and they did not disappoint! Along with the oysters, I ordered the calamari and fish tacos, everything was absolutely perfect. Fresh, delicious, and full of flavor. The service was wonderful. Everyone was attentive, friendly, and made the experience even better. Sometimes you just need a good meal, a beautiful view, and a quiet moment to unwind- and The Cove delivered exactly that. read more

The Cove - Fresh Oysters on The 1/2 Shell, Calamari, Fish Tacos - Seafood Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Came here expecting fine dining waterfront experience, especially with a bill totaling $112 for just a few items. Unfortunately, the entire evening was a complete operational failure from both the kitchen and management. The oysters and mac and cheese were fine, but things went entirely off the rails with our entree. We ordered the filet mignon medium rare; it came out rare close to raw. We sent it back, an understandable kitchen mistake except when it returned, the outside was burnt to a crisp and it was so heavily over salted that it was completely inedible after a single bite. My wife had to spit out her piece. By that point, our appetite was gone, but we gave them another chance and ordered the scallops (which were fine). The service staff was polite, but the real issue is how management handled a two-hour ordeal. It wasn't about the money, it was about the total absence of goodwill, accountability, or basic hospitality. After wasting two hours of our evening dealing with a double-botched entree at high end prices, there was zero effort to make it right no comped drinks and no complimentary gesture. Instead, we found a hidden token "discount" on the ruined steak we couldn't even eat. When I originally posted an honest review of this experience on Google, they had it quietly and immediately deleted rather than addressing the failure. That speaks volumes about how they operate. A true fine dining establishment respects their customers' time, and owns their mistakes instead of scrubbing feedback. We won't be returning. read more

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The Cove is a classic Vancouver date-night spot, and the view is definitely the biggest reason to come. The setting on the water is beautiful, the staff has always been good, and the drinks make it feel like a nice night out. That said, the prices are getting pretty high, and I was disappointed with the seafood quality this time. For being this close to the ocean, I expected it to taste noticeably fresher. I've honestly had fresher oysters in Idaho. We also ordered the seafood sampler, so we got to try a good portion of what they had available from the market, and nothing really stood out. The view, service, and drinks are what keep this at 4 stars for me. If you took those away and judged it only on the seafood for the price, I'd probably be closer to 2/5. read more

The Cove - Pinot Grigio and Fresh Oysters on The 1/2 Shell - Seafood Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Came in with a larger party and had a wonderful time! The service was friendly, attentive and prompt. The property itself is beautiful, airy and open, making it a joy to sit outside facing the water. Our drinks were fun and creative; meals were absolutely delicious. The calamari was cooked to perfection and the seafood rolls were wonderfully seasoned with a buttery brioche roll. I would absolutely recommend and return to the cove!!! read more

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Generic, boring and bad tasting. Everything feels like it was made in a factory and fried or grilled onsite. The view is good, but the calamari tasted like old oil and was rubbery. Burger was a wad of meat that felt like it was from McDonald's. Service was friendly but slow. Food took a long time to come out. Skip the drive and go elsewhere, if you have taste buds. read more

What a delicious lunch!! I have been here several times yet have neglected to review them until now... Went for lunch to meet up with a girlfriend I hadn't seen in years, what a wonderful establishment with stunning views of the Columbia River! Our server was very patient with us because it took us a while to order catching up and reconnecting before making our choices. We decided on the seafood salad- it had just about all the goodies you could imagine in a gourmet salad!! The drinks were fantastic as well! I will certainly return with my husband for a romantic date night for seafood. read more

The Cove - Seafood and Avocado Salad - Seafood Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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Another awesome meal at The Cove! I brought a group here and the team crushed it! Great service from the moment we walked in! The view of the river was great and the food was out fast. My fish and chips were awesome! Fresh and flavorful! The desserts... oh my! We tried a few and they were the highlight of the meal! So many awesome options! Great food, great service! read more

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We were told by our friend that the crab cakes were excellent, so the three of us came for that. While they were perfect, and a bountiful amount of crab was utilized, the seafood chowder was incredible. They serve some croutons on the side if you choose to add to the chowder. The crab cakes were accompanied by an excellent cole slaw, and tartar sauce. Antonio was also very efficient and engaging. The Director of Culinary also came to our table to say hi, and he has been part of the company for about eight years. A great addition to the waterfront in Vancouver and we would come back for the food and service again. read more

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The cove has great scenic views all around the restaurant. As you sit and order your food, you can see the water from almost every seat. When you arrive, there is a host there waiting to help you. Once seated the waiter brings you water, along with menus and recommendations. The drinks are pretty good and they have a full bar. The food was pretty good ( needed bit more seasoning) but the salads are the show stoppers! The baby gem caesar is a must have! If you love a restaurant with great views, great service and true Pacific Northwest food, this is your home! read more

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2026 review: Dined in on a Sunday afternoon for brunch with a largo group and shout out to the servers who handled everything with grace. I didn't make the reservation so I don't know the original number it was made for, but I'm positive we had more people show up than originally intended and that can sometimes be hard on the wait staff. This time I tried the calamari, and it was OK. There was too much Kung Pao sauce for me and with the tamarind- ginger aioli, it was a tad bit too salty. My entree was the chicken grinder and it was delicious. The bread was fresh and I removed the spicy pepper relish. We had a seat by the window so great river views. And again, the service was great. read more

My husband and I had dinner reservations for the night. We arrived two minutes before our schedule time and were told that they're pushing some tables and they will seat us soon. We waited 10 minutes before we were taken to our seats. It seems as though there were enough tables to accommodate the long wait line, but not enough staffing. We understood. Our waitress gave us our menu and we looked through the menu. She came back shortly and took our order. We ordered the king pao calamari to share. My husband ordered the Parmesan encrusted halibut and I ordered the wood fire grilled rib eye steak. The kung pao calamari came with cauliflower. It was okay, the kung pao sauce was a bit too powerful for the sweetness of the calamari. I would lighten up the sauce lightly. The Parmesan encrusted halibut came with tomato paste, along with califlower, green beans and potatoes. I had a quick taste and it was okay. My dish came with smashed potatoes and asparagus which is a great pairing. The steak was cooked to perfection and I liked the smashed potatoes. The restaurant has a lot of searings, and nice decor. There are lots of views of the River which sets the ambiance for the night. read more

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Lovely setting with kind service. A bit on the pricey side but they do have some of the best seafood around the Couve! Their bartender is also fantastic, great espresso martini and Bloody Mary. read more

I enjoyed my time at The Cove. After finding them on Resy, I made a reservation for about an hour out. My dining partner and I arrived early, so we took a walk around the property. It's beautiful. When we arrived at the restaurant, we were warmly greeted and asked if we wanted to sit inside or out. We chose outside and then was given a choice out of 3 tables. We chose a fire pit table. I was already impressed with the service at this point. We asked for the fire pit to be lit and a manager eventually came and lit the fire pit. All of the staff we encountered were friendly and not pushy to sell more food. We enjoyed several dishes a seasonal lemonade which was pretty tart, the mocktail of the week, which I really enjoyed. The Kung Pao Calamari was to die for, the Crab and Shrimp Wontons were delish, the cup of chowder was pretty good, and I enjoyed the seafood salad. Would totally visit again! read more

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Delicious! Every dining experience, whether it be brunch or dinner, has been excellent at The Cove! Food and service has always been A+! We went in the middle of the week for dinner with no reservation and were seated quickly at a booth near the window. Nice view! We started with the Focaccia bread with the oil and balsamic vinegar for dipping and oh my all I can say is WOW! I could have ordered 4 more orders! It was perfectly soft inside with a flavorful crispy crust. Delicious! Highly recommend! I got the Coconut crusted Halibut and it was perfectly cooked. Nice and flakey with great flavor that was light enough to nicely compliment the fish. The Cove is one of my Vancouver favorites! They never miss for me! read more

The Cove - Coconut Crusted Halibut - Seafood Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

If only I started with my drink not having a spicy, salted rim I think the meal could have been better. My drink was the hot honey pineapple and it tasted nice. Had the short rib sandwich with fries. The short rib tasted a little salty but is that because of the drink or how the sandwich was prepared. The fries came with a little cup of ketchup (acceptable) and thousand island (unacceptable). The sandwich also came with a cup of au jus, which when sipped was very salty and I did not use it with the sandwich. Overall the restaurant is in a very nice marina location on Columbia Way and the view from their exterior "deck" area is very pretty at night. Service was great. read more

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The Cove is one of thee most romantic fine dining restaurants that I've been to in Vancouver, Washington. The setting is romantic as it overlooks the Columbia River and across to Northern Portland. Excellent steaks, seafood & sushi. Large selection of wines. read more

An excellent restaurant overseeing the Columbia River. This restaurant is big, clean and nicely decorated. It has tables and booths inside and outside over seeing the marina and the Columbia River. We came on a Thursday afternoon at 1pm and we think they were short staffed since it took a while for the server to attend us. We ordered the Seafood Salad, Cobb Salad, King Salmon Main Entree and Halibut Fish and Chips. Every dish was made to perfection and perfect sizing. We didn't make a reservation because of the time and day, but we highly recommend to do one for dinners or the weekend. read more

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Hmm decent but I much prefer saltys right across the river. Nothing was bad per se but for the price I was a bit disappointed. - Seafood fondue: good but would be better it was smaller and cheaper, too much bread and cheese for a starter it's easily a full meal. - Seafood bucatini: a bit bland honestly. I asked for a lemon wedge which improved it a bit but just not enough flavor. - Chowder: one of the better chowders I've tried, not too thick/buttery but had some other flavor that I couldn't quite put my finger on, maybe brown butter. I kind of wished we went w/ the burger and chicken grinder which we were eyeing as well. Seems like a silly place to order a $20 Italian sandwich but I've heard good things. It's got nice clean ambience w/ riverfront views but again so does saltys. read more

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Stopped by on a road trip for a dinner. Everything was excellent! The pistachio crusted halibut was cooked to perfection - crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The miso & honey glazed king salmon was a delightful take on a favorite dish, bringing out the best in the fish. The ribeye steak was done just right with a hearty portion and nice accompaniments of mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus. The halibut sandwich hit the spot for comfort food with a side of crispy French fries. We choose the indoor seating because of the hotter than usual evening, but I can definitely see how outdoor seating would make this an even better experience. Service was great! Attentive and fast even in a busy evening. Highly recommended! read more

Great place for Saturday brunch with friends. Weather was pleasant and its a quiet calm spot to enjoy your meal. The waitress was perfectly attentive...enough but not too much or too little. She was nice to ask the bartender to make one of the mocktails into a cocktail for us. Food was great. There was a ton of mushrooms in the wild omelette. So yummy. We can't decide which way we liked the crab cakes better. Both options were tasty. Will definitely come back another time. read more

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The service was alright. I felt like where we were seated was a hot zone for waitresses dropping plates and spilling drinks but I guess that's just the fast pace environment of the food industry! The california rolls were mehh-- the rolls were wrapped rather loosely. I enjoyed the burger, it was juicy but it's not out of this world great. The kung pao calamari was fuego but the cauliflower I could go without. read more

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My brother made lunch reservations here to celebrate my nephew's graduation day! It was delicious!! Our server Nathan was awesome and very helpful. You couldn't ask for a better view over the water, watching the planes take off from Portland's airport. From the appetizer to the dessert, everything was enjoyed. My calamari with cauliflower and rusted potatoes with chimichurri was delicious! I'd definitely eat here again when visiting Portland or Vancouver. read more

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Nice views! Service was very good, I think they could tell we wanted to chat and came around at good intervals without being intrusive. I had the Market Choice salad which is lettuce with a variety of seafood on the top. I loved the smoked salmon on it, some pieces of the calamari were slightly overcooked though. Overall it was a good experience. read more

5 star for ambiance, service, location, view, sushi and seafood quality. What a gorgeous view of the sunset over the river while enjoying the seafood dinner. They had various options on the menu based on different taste and appetite, including vegan and GF main option as well. read more

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I love to came eat good food. And then walk by the river. It's nice friendly place to be. Try it . The only thing it's confusing with downtown ART gallery "Cove". Any way after eating here i go to Classes at "Oksana's School of Art " perfect day always! read more

Attended a meeting/dinner at this isolated restaurant located on the Columbia River at the end of a dead end road. Dinner, consisting of salmon & steak with sides and dessert, was well prepared. Steak was tender and dessert (mousse cake) was scrumptious. Service was friendly too. Views of the river would be nice during daylight hours. Menu prices are elevated likely due to "having a view." The location, approximately 2 miles east of any significant commercial area, can be daunting if you're unfamiliar with the area. You need to drive through industrial park settings to access the restaurant. read more

We had seen The Cove on Instagram so decided to take a short drive from SW Portland and check it out for a late lunch. It was not very busy during the week. I expect that the weekends are busier. Incredible location on the Columbia River and a beautiful summer afternoon. The patio had great water views and umbrellas for the sun. Service was great as was the food. We had the Market Seafood salad and the Halibut sandwich. Meals were a bit on the pricey side but food was delicious and views were awesome. read more

Nice views. Staff were fantastic! The food was easily made to order and I enjoyed the freshness. I would return. Great place to host events too. read more

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This dinner was an unexpected surprise. My wife and I ate here on a rare date night, while my in-laws watched our daughters. We were looking for something new and a place we had not tried, plus I wanted seafood, and we discovered The Cove! Everything about it was fantastic...the location, (off the beaten path), the atmosphere, the service, and especially the food and cocktails! When we got back to my in-law's house, I recommended The Cove to my father-in-law, who also loves seafood places. And I will definitely be back! As for seafood, The Cove is not as seafood-heavy like Salty's across the Columbia River. Unfortunately, you can't get lobster or dungeness crab legs here. The Cove is more fish oriented, but there was still a lot of great selections for seafood lovers and non-seafood loves alike. read more

The Cove - Perfectly cooked dry-rubbed salmon, two scallops, mashed potatoes, and green beans with bacon & mushrooms. The meal was perfect! - Seafood Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

I have been eager to start dropping into a few of these river edge restaurants. Thanks Vancouver for giving us this. The Columbia River really is lovely an sitting in a seat with a view like this makes you feel a touch 'on vacation' even for an hour or two. I traversed 230pm to nearly 4pm traffic to get from Beaverton to here on a Friday because I am super smart :) Soooo, I do not recommend hanging out in the parking lot we lovingly call I-5 BUT I definitely could not stay mad at it just even parking. I was driving up thinking OH NO...because as an ADA person I dread the word 'garage'... but boom, an ADA spot right there where I need to walk in. I was even more late for my dinner plans as I had to stop and take a photo shoot of the gorgeous view. The buildings are arranged so well so they are not competing with it. This will sound like an odd compliment but IYKYK.... Whoever set the toilet auto-flush I would like to hug...passionately for an awkward amount of time. GENUIENLY THANK YOU. I have a cane and some days are more mobile than others. I also was paralyzed in a wheelchair. I have taken many a shower thanks to the hyper sensitive and aggressive auto-flush. There was a time where dismounting I though it turned bidet, if you catch my WOW moment. Again, thank you for having a bathroom that is clean and that does not assault a person. Everyone working was just lovely - especially our server who was that perfect balance of being there when you needed her and just being so warm and on top of it. I also love when ordering and the person taking the request is excited ... you can tell when they are genuine. Having your staff eat the food shows you care about the experience of your customers. It showed with the food as well. My friend ordered the seafood salad which looked so amazing! I loved that each item was thought about! The avocado fanned out to show it being perfectly ripe. The calamari was breaded and perfectly fried. The boiled egg was pickled! Smoked salmon which smelled so fresh and had that lovely kiss of pepper on it. Prawns AND bay shrimp...that alone made me want to come back and order that! I went with the chef's special - a piece of halibut served with two perfect scallops, a tomato cream sauce that should be on everything you can eat - it as that incredible. Also, thank you for red potatoes mashed with lumps and the skin - amazing and exactly my favorite! Asparagus also grilled to perfection. That was an incredible plate of food. My only disappointment was their focaccia. It itself was wonderful but my friend had ordered it as I was late and I thought it was served as a starter. It was just a bit sad to see a restaurant of this caliber not giving its guests a touch of bread, especially considering how small the portion was. I have a very big pro tip for you - get reservations and also, schedule to watch the sun go down. We did not do this on purposed but discovered it is the way to behave. It was during out first false Spring day too making the view even more incredible. read more

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Wonderful dinner at The Cove! Heading out to decompression after a family event, The Cove offered a refined atmosphere in which we could relax, even though it's a larger place that appeals to families as well as couples. Our server, Carly, was quick with recommendations but also listened to what we were hungering for. Martinis started the evening, followed by a chilled seafood sampler for me and a sesame crusted ahi tuna steak for my wife. Both were exactly what we'd been craving. Carly checked back often enough for us to know we'd not been forgotten but not so much that it felt overbearing. While we ate indoors, the large windows provided a nice view of the Columbia, at least until the sun went down. Then it was off into the night, with the thought that we would return as soon as we could manage. Prices were quite reasonable considering the quality and quantity of the food, and the service sent everything to the next level. Highly recommended! read more

The Cove - A Bombay Sapphire martini started the evening - Seafood Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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We were there for a meeting: 1. Free Parking. 2. Free Buffet Dinner. Meals pre-ordered. Choices: excellent, pleasing! 3. Customer Service. Very Friendly! 4. River View, bonus, sunset! 5. Food. Salmon with Butter lemon sauce, 3 types of sushi, Prime Rib, asparagus, Caesar/shrimp salad (not just your regular Caesar, a lot more), bread and butter, roasted marble potatoes, three types of desserts. 6. Table: fresh cut spring flowers, everywhere! 5. Restroom: Very clean. Fresh cut flowers continues here. Self-flushing toilet. Other than that, here are the photos of that evening. Enjoy! read more

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I have tried this restaurant multiple times and gave it my last try last night. Service & ambiance were wonderful, Calamari & Fondue was excellent, but all of the 7 main dishes were overcooked. Particularly the pork chop which was charred so badly there was nothing left to eat. Honestly, it should never have been plated. The scallops, paired with mushy mint risotto did not work at all. Way overpriced for the quality of food. It's a shame because this place could be really something nice. read more

The absolute highlight of this place is the location. Sitting by the water, watching the sparkling Columbia River and the boats go by, is just a fantastic dining experience. It's especially romantic at sunset when the restaurant is bathed in golden light--definitely my top choice for anniversaries or special occasions. read more

Food is a grate quality. Service is good. Quality food grate service and we love that it's right by Columbia river ! Amazing place to go for a date or just to hang out with friends read more

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A local favorite checked off my list! The views are really nice from the restaurant. We came for lunch and started with the chowder bowl and seafood fondue, definitely go for the seafood fondue! The focaccia bread and crostini perfectly soaked up all the flavors. I was already half full when our mains came out. The burger was good, a little salty for me, the halibut sandwich was tasty a little on the lighter side, fries were perfect. read more

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The cove has some excellent drinks, appetizers, and desserts - the mains were a little middle of the road though. They had two cocktails that were a take on an old fashioned (smoke & mirrors and orange) - they were phenomenal! Their BFK was fine but a little too sweet for my taste. The fondue is a bit more liquidy than expected but tasted phenomenal especially with the focaccia. The oysters were great and I really loved how they have 4 different sauces, very unique! The dinner itself was pretty underwhelming. The halibut crust tasted great but the inside was pretty dry. My husband got the rib eye and said it was also pretty middle of the road. Make sure and get the ooey gooey butter cake!! The service was great and very attentive. Overall, not sure I would come back for dinner but definitely for drinks and small bites. read more

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This restaurant is a breath of fresh air in the vancouver dining scene. Located on the beautiful Columbia river, this is a place to take someone that you want to "wow". Everything from the ambiance, service, chefs makes this a 10/10. Both the bar and restaurant menu rotates periodically which keeps things exciting (or in my case sad to be missing the tomato martini that used to be featured hehe but it's all good). Sitting out on the patio on a warm summer day is everything. Huge shoutout to chef nick for always cooking up the most delicious food! Will definitely be back! read more

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This food was so amazingly good, and the service was outstanding. Nothing better then, to be able to see the water and the people on their boats. Great atmosphere read more

Came for their social hour and really enjoyed my choices! Especially the Moscow mule.