Cove Restaurant and Bar

3.8 (271)

$31 to $50

American

205 Lakeshore Drive, Canandaigua, NY 14424

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Cove Restaurant and Bar

3.8

$31 to $50

American

Canandaigua

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2 people

Nov 5, 2026

9:30 PM

Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions

An elevated yet comfortable and airy restaurant on beautiful Canandaigua Lake.

Cove Restaurant and Bar inside Hotel Canandaigua.

Elevated cuisine in a casual waterfront atmosphere.

Our talented team have created a seasonal menu to highlight the bounty of the Finger Lakes and delight locals and travelers alike.

Enjoy the beauty of Canandaigua Lake as you enjoy your meal in our dining room with expansive views of Canandaigua Lake or enjoy a meal al fresco in the warmer months on our wrap around patio.

Enjoy the bounty of the Finger Lakes, both on your plate and in your glass.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Breakfast, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:00 am Bar Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(585) 577-8900
Website
https://hotelcanandaigua.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Private party facilities
Please contact us directly for your private dining requests. Private dining room that can accommodate up to 12 people. $250.00 room rental fee.

Location
205 Lakeshore Drive, Canandaigua, NY 14424
Neighborhood
Canandaigua
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

All Experiences

Saturday Date Night Done Right
$110.00 per party
2 - 2 people
Nov 7, 2026 - Jan 30, 2027
Enjoy a Romantic Dinner for Two $110 plus tax & 20% gratuity. Your dinner includes choice of bottled wine choice between soup du jour, caesar salad or house salad Entree of your choice BRAISED SHORT RIB red wine braised - whipped mashed potatoes - cipollini onions - red wine demi glace COVE MEATLOAF chef's special recipe - demi glace - whipped mashed potatoes - roasted carrots NORWEGIAN SALMON butternut squash puree - grilled asparagus - pomegranate chimichurri - micro herbs CHICKEN PARMESAN sugo - parmigiano reggiano - fettucine choice of dessert to share
Thanksgiving Buffet
$0.00 - $45.00 per person
1 - 6 people
Nov 26, 2026 only
Traditional Thanksgiving Buffet Buffet Style Starters: Butternut Squash Bisque Harvest Salad - Delicata Squash - Apples - Beets - Pepitas - Manchego Cheese - Apple Dijon Vinaigrette Ceaser Salad - Little Gem Lettuce - Homemade Ceaser Dressing - Croutons - Parmesan Cheese Parker House Rolls - Honey Butter Mains: Whole Roasted Turkey - Cranberry Sauce Honey Glazed Ham - Apple Mostarda Butternut Squash Risotto - Roasted Fall Vegetables - Whipped Ricotta Sides: Green Bean Casserole Whipped Mashed Potatoes and Gravy Classic Vegetable Stuffing Roasted Sweet Potatoes - Maple Bourbon Butter Desserts Pecan pie Brown Butter Apple Tart Caramel Apple Cheesecake

Concierge
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Charcuterie Board$28.00
house onion jam, pickled vegetables, mixed nuts, artisanal cheese, cured meats
Fried Calamari$19.00
cherry peppers, sugo, romesco sauce
Maryland Blue Crab Cake$26.00
pickled herb salad, cajun remoulade, charred lemon
Beef Croquettes$16.00
parmesan fondu, crispy leeks
Pub Pretzel$14.00
with house-made beer cheese, grain mustard
Cove Meatballs$16.00
handmade meatballs, house sugo, mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano, grilled crostini
Chicken Wings$18.00
choice of sauce: rotating flavor or buffalo, house gorgonzola cream, celery (10 count) GF

Soup & Salad

Daily Soup$10.00
- Add Bread Bowl$5.00
Mixed Green Salad$14.00
tomato, red onion, radish, chickpea, feta, red wine vinaigrette
Caesar Salad$14.00
romaine hearts, pickled red onion, croutons, parmesan, caesar dressing
Beet and Burrata Salad$15.00
roasted beets, mixed greens, candied walnuts, burrata cheese, lemon vinaigrette, balsamic glaze
Protein Additions
grilled chicken | 6, pan seared salmon** | 10
Sides
Daily Vegetable | 7, Mixed Green Salad | 7, French Fries | 5, Truffle or Cajun Ranch Fries | 6

Entrees

Lobster Mac and Cheese$20.00
lobster, spicy beer cheese, garlic bread crumbs, gemelli pasta
Atlantic Salmon$36.00
pan seared salmon, parsnip puree, sweet potato chimichurri
Cove Burger$23.00
house blend beef patty, smoked cheddar, fresh avocado, bacon jam, brioche bun, GF bun available
- Truffle Fries$5.00
Chicken Parmesan$25.00
sugo, mozzarella, parmesan, house-made fettuccine
14oz Ribeye$48.00
mashed potato, garlic confit, grilled asparagus

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Cove Restaurant and Bar.

3.8

(271)

3.9Food
4.0Service
4.3Ambience
3.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Finger Lakes
Kid-friendly
Finger Lakes
Great for outdoor dining
Finger Lakes
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cove Restaurant and Bar offers a "spectacular view of the lake" and "amazing food with a great variety of choices." The outdoor seating enhances the dining experience, and the service is praised as "attentive and kind." While some diners note delays, the ambiance and scenery are consistently highlighted as standout features.

271 Reviews

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Jenny
Vancouver3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was very nice, family had a birthday dinner there.
Cove Restaurant and BarResponded 5 days ago
Hi Jenny, Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so happy you and your family enjoyed celebrating a birthday with us! We appreciate you choosing The Cove for such a special occasion and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Sincerely, The Cove
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Joanne Gold
Greater Boston6 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 16, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
My Neal was served 10 minutes after my companion’s food was presented. Very awkward and uncomfortable.
Cove Restaurant and BarResponded on October 28, 2026
Hi Joanne, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We sincerely apologize your meal was served 10 minutes after your companion's. We understand how this can make a dining experience feel awkward and uncomfortable, and that is certainly not the experience we want our guests to have. We appreciate you brining this to our attention. We have shared this feedback with our team and will continue working to ensure our service meets the standards our guests deserve. We hope you give us another opportunity to provide you with a better dining experience. Sincerely, The Cove
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Thomas
Cleveland8 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 10, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Saturday night in mid-October. Many open tables, but this could be because it was after sunset. Brewery next door (walking) is a great place to start (or end) the meal. We had poutine as an app, it was excellent. The meatloaf was a solid choice - the sauce included marsala.... delicious and will use when making at home. Service was friendly and timely. Ambiance, inside, felt more fast casual than fine dining.
Cove Restaurant and BarResponded on October 28, 2026
Hi Thomas, Thank you for taking the time to share such wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your meal, especially the poutine and meatloaf, and that our team provided friendly and timely service. We hope to welcome you back to The Cove soon for another great meal! Sincerely, The Cove
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Meg
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 9, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and nice ambivalence. The new fall menu is very good
Cove Restaurant and BarResponded 5 days ago
Hi Meg, Thanks for the 5 stars! We are thrilled you enjoyed everything and hope to see you again soon! Best, The Cove
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Mark Gold
San Francisco3 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 3, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice venue with lakefront view of sunset!! Service was attentive. The food was ok. The chef’s special meatloaf was too salty.
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Maggie
Tampa1 review
5.0
Dined on September 16, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a wonderful dinner and charming server. The view of the lake and watching the sunset were beautiful.
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Chris
New York City1 review
3.0
Dined on September 12, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We had 3 different entrees and all were sub-par. The halibut was quite pricey, and it was overdone and the flavor was off. Will not be returning.
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Shelby
New York City1 review
1.0
Dined on September 7, 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Seating was nice- we waited 25mjns with menus saw 3 people and only were brought water. We ended up leaving.
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Bryan Gold
Cleveland11 reviews
3.0
Dined on September 6, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The place was extremely understaffed, which affected the overall experience
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Robbie
New York City3 reviews
3.0
Dined on September 5, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Your paying for the view. Both meals were below average and it took 10 min to get our drinks
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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Breakfast, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:00 am Bar Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(585) 577-8900
Website
https://hotelcanandaigua.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Private party facilities
Please contact us directly for your private dining requests. Private dining room that can accommodate up to 12 people. $250.00 room rental fee.

Location
205 Lakeshore Drive, Canandaigua, NY 14424
Neighborhood
Canandaigua
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Yes, Cove Restaurant and Bar is a popular choice for anniversaries and special evenings, with multiple guests praising the lake views, attentive service, and a relaxed yet elevated atmosphere.

Yes, Cove Restaurant and Bar has a wrap‑around patio for al fresco dining in warmer months, offering lovely lake views from outside seating.

Resort casual, aim for light, comfortable, neat clothing that suits a relaxed lakeside setting; nothing formal is required.

Yes, Cove is welcoming for families, with kid-focused options at holiday brunches (guests report a kids’ buffet with items like fries, chicken fingers and fruit cups) and a generally family-friendly brunch experience.

Cove Restaurant and Bar is an elevated yet comfortable lakeside spot, airy dining rooms, warm lighting and tasteful decor with expansive Canandaigua Lake views and a relaxed waterfront feel.

Yes, Cove has a full-service bar and a wine list; guests mention cocktails (Strawberry Basil Smash, margarita, Old Fashioned) and enjoying bottles of wine with their meals.

Expect the Cove to be busiest during holiday and special-event nights (for example, New Year’s Day and Valentine’s Day) and during event nights like DJ Bingo, while some Saturday evenings and late holiday brunch times have been noticeably quieter.

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Cove Restaurant and Bar

3.8

$31 to $50

American

Canandaigua

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2 people

Nov 5, 2026

9:30 PM

Booked 3 times today

Cove Restaurant and Bar

Make a reservation

Cove Restaurant and Bar

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Saturday Date Night Done Right

Thanksgiving Buffet

Appetizers

Charcuterie Board$28.00

Fried Calamari$19.00

Maryland Blue Crab Cake$26.00

Beef Croquettes$16.00

Pub Pretzel$14.00

Cove Meatballs$16.00

Chicken Wings$18.00

Soup & Salad

Daily Soup$10.00

Mixed Green Salad$14.00

Caesar Salad$14.00

Beet and Burrata Salad$15.00

Protein Additions

Sides

Entrees

Lobster Mac and Cheese$20.00

Atlantic Salmon$36.00

Cove Burger$23.00

Chicken Parmesan$25.00

14oz Ribeye$48.00

Loved For

Review summary

Dining areas

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