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Covey Kitchen photo: Frazier Springfield - Covey Kitchen + Cocktails, Gainesville, FL

Covey Kitchen + Cocktails

4.4
4.4
275 Reviews
$30 and under
American
1514 SW 14th St, Gainesville, FL 32608

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for happy hour
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
Covey Kitchen and Cocktails offers a stellar menu crafted by Chef Andy Niedenthal with a focus on American cuisine with global influences. In 2022, the restaurant earned a coveted spot on Yelp's Top 100 Restaurants in the USA. Their hand-crafted cocktails earn rave reviews and the bar features an impressive wine list and local beers. The elegant culinary experience starts with complimentary valet parking. Indoor and outdoor seating is available.

Open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Brunch is available Sunday from 11am-2pm.
Live Jazz Sundays and Wednesdays

Valet parking is FREE for all guests

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 07:00–21:00 Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 07:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 07:00–00:00 Brunch Sun 11:00–14:00
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Andrew Niedenthal
  • Private party facilities
    Indoor and outdoor space is available for private events.
  • Area
    Gainesville
  • Cross Street
    We are located in Hotel ELEO and valet is complimentary
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet with Covey Kitchen + Cocktails receipt.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 275 people are saying

Covey Kitchen + Cocktails reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Innovative

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Healthy

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Hot spot

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Ocala / Gainesville

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Covey Kitchen + Cocktails offers "excellent food and cocktails" with a "great atmosphere," perfect for special celebrations. Guests appreciate the "exceptional service" and the creative drinks menu. Enjoy dining by the lake and the cozy vibe of this intimate spot. Live music and "delicious" desserts complete the experience.
275 Reviews
  1. Paul

    Detroit15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Specialty cocktails were quite tasty. I enjoyed my Caesar salad and ribeye but my dinner companion was less happy with her brussel sprouts and salmon. Decor and view were very pleasant.

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  2. Carole

    Orlando11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We visited for my husband’s birthday dinner. He has celiac and they remembered from my notes on the reservation, and were very responsive. The drinks were terrific and the food was very good. We enjoyed the live music and only wish it had gone on a little longer. They offered a free dessert for the birthday boy and that was such a generous touch. We had a really nice evening.

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  3. Pat

    Jacksonville66 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and cocktails. Sat at the bar with a friend to celebrate. Good food, great service.

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  4. VIVIAN RUTH VIP

    Louisville100 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful to sit out by the lake and enjoy drinks, appetizers, and dinner!

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  5. Danni

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 17 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been twice, food and service are great! Small restaurant so it feels intimate.

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  6. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Atlanta4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress was phenomenal!!! The ambience was good!!

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  7. Erwin

    Atlanta31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our meal was perfectly prepared. Our server was friendly and helpful in selecting out meals. The restaurant is noisier than we like, but that’s just us. Finally, the live jazz band created the only negative vibe for us. Again, this is just a personal taste issue. The food and service are impeccable.

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  8. Michelle VIP

    Charleston17 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Food and service average. Felt very much like a hotel restaurant.

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  9. Bremansu

    Dallas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Complementary valet packing. Nice food. Great environment. My wife and I enjoyed it. Thanks.

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  10. Louise

    Atlanta8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    It's a small menu but with interesting appetizers. Our food was quite good, except for the creme brulee-which was too runny. The salmon was cooked perfectly.Service was hit and miss. We had trouble finding our server to order pre-dinner drinks and then dessert. Our guest had to find another server to get a glass of wine. The room is very plain-no tablecloths. For this kind of price, I expected a nicer environment. You walk through the bar, which looks like a bus station cafeteria. The view from the dining area out to the lake is nice when it is daylight. I imagine in warmer weather the terrace would be very nice. But the noise from the tv and the loud patrons who thought they were in that bus station, ruined our evening. This restaurant is highly rated. I would not return until spring, to sit outside. Don't expect a fine dining experience indoors. Too bad.

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FAQs

Covey Kitchen + Cocktails offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (352) 565-3536 ext. 3712.

Covey Kitchen + Cocktails is rated 4.4 stars by 275 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
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1514 SW 14th St, Gainesville, FL 32608

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    We are located in Hotel ELEO and valet is complimentary
  • Area
    Gainesville
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 07:00–21:00 Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 07:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 07:00–00:00 Brunch Sun 11:00–14:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet with Covey Kitchen + Cocktails receipt.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Andrew Niedenthal
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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