I can understand the personal attachment to The Cove and finding that little place you want to hangout at. Being geographically challenged I admit I had a hard time finding the place. It was pretty crowded at 7:30 pm on a Friday night. I think I had the wrong idea thinking it was more of a restaurant but it is more like a bar. The patrons were there to drink and be merry.
There were three waitresses who were working very hard. I'm sure they are exhausted after their shift. It was pretty loud. Well kept and clean.
There were not too many comments on there food and I am guessing the reason is it is bar food. It was okay, nothing to write home about. The breaded mushrooms were fresh, the fish and shrimp basket was a wee bit greasy (dripping grease) and the Louie salad was a salad.
If you are looking for a neighborhood bar, have fun. Seems like a place people like to bring their kids to so they can drink. The kids looked happy.
I'm not into hanging out at bars so more than likely won't be back. If the food was better maybe I would make an exception.