Menu

I LOVE The Cove! Cool atmosphere, excellent food, great local beer selection, nice outdoor seating, diverse music sets...all my favorite things in one place! I’ve tried many different menu options from the tacos to a variety of burgers and salads and ALL of them have been yummy, but the Latin Lover lamb burger is by far the best. It’s now my staple whenever I go. The quality of it varies a bit visit to visit, I think some kitchen staff may “smash” the patty, which to me is sacrilege, but even the few times it’s been over cooked, it was still tasty. Highly recommend this place, one of my very favorites in SA!read more

LK B

15:39 20 Mar 18

Great music great fun! My favorite place to go on a weekend. I can bring my daughter cause there is a playground and i can even bring my dog!They have the best lamb burgers and sweet potato fries. Its clean and comfortable. The bartenders and servers are very friendly. Its everything in one cause if you need to get your car washed and do some laundry they have that there too! Check this place out you wont be disappointed.read more

kaylin jones

14:45 25 Mar 18

There's so much to love about the Cove, especially if you have a passion for eating local, healthy food, and if you have young children. The outdoor play area keeps the kids busy while you wait for your food. Speaking of waiting, the only downside to The Cove is that there's often a long line to order and then a bit of a wait to get your food brought to your table. But the quality of food, the fact that you can see where the food is sourced from, and the fun atmosphere make it worth the wait. While you're there, step outside your comfort zone and share one of the outdoor picnic tables with another family. Strike up a conversation. You'll be glad you did!read more

Diane Isler

13:12 28 Mar 18

This place is awesome! Great flavors!!! Healthy ingredients. Really quick service. Laid back. Dog friendly. Lots of outdoor seating. Live band inside. Amazing sweet potato fries.

Monica Eggert

02:11 28 Mar 18

Love The Cove! Go there on a nice day or evening and sit outside in their well shaded dining area. They have a very large bar with a huge selection of beer on tap. I can't remember the name of the burger I had but it was like a bean burger (refried beans cheese and chips) with the perfect amount of pepper heat. They allow you to bring your dog too!read more

Peter Holloway

12:28 22 Mar 18

This joint is awesome. Ive been coming here a few years. I live in houston and travel to SA every month on business. I always pay them a visit. The food is fresh, consistent, friendly atmosphere. AND THEY SERVE VEGAN grub!!! If you haven't tried them, you MUST! Thanks for feeding me healthy vegan food. ?❤read more

ibadahya Johnson

19:54 19 Apr 18

I typically try to keep my consumption of alcohol and my exposure to children separate so getting used to these kinds of places takes some work on my end. Unpopular opinion, I know. I've never been to The Cove but have always heard about it from co-workers and friends. When the opportunity to visit for a co-worker's going away party presented itself I willingly jumped at the occasion. When we arrived, we immediately went to the bar outside, in the back. Hey, it was happy hour so why not partake? My friend ordered a whiskey and coke and the bartender quickly informed us that The Cove doesn't serve hard liquor. Just wine and beer. I guess I understand that considering the parent to child ratio, you don't want moms and dads getting too turnt up. Not only could we not get liquor, we couldn't get "regular" beer - just Texas beer at that particular bar. We made our way inside. I liked the inside space and saw that a band was setting up. Unfortunately, we didn't stay long enough to order food. I get the quirky appeal of the Cove considering it's a car wash, laundromat, and restaurant. Parking for us was a hassle (we parked in front of the laundromat) and the space was tiny. Maybe, I'll give it another try just for the food but we'll see!read more

Michelle McWilliams

17:21 20 Apr 18

Love this place. A great place to bring the family and have a few beers also. They have live music from local artists and they serve some of the best sweet potato fries ever!!! Have a great selection of ciders and other beers. The outdoor setting is great too. They have a play area for kids to enjoy themselves.read more

Louis Booker

11:56 22 Apr 18

This is one of my favorite spots in San Antonio. If I have people coming in from our of town, this is where I show them how cool San Antonio can be. My favorite thing to order is the fish tacos. Very spicy but so good! Environment is relaxed. Multiple areas so you can decide what kind of ambiance you want. Live music inside, doggies and children playing outside. Love this place!read more

Becca Linder

21:46 23 Apr 18

It's a great place to eat outdoors. It's a perfect place for your kids they have a playground in the center where you can watch them. The hamburgers are good. They had lots of vegetarian / healthy choices. They have a large variety of drinks. They do not have regular Dr. Pepper, Coke, Sprite. They have their own brand of soft drinks. They're supposed to be healthier. They also have sweet potato French fries. It's very dog and kid friendly. However, the kids are far enough away that you can still enjoy a nice quiet meal.read more

Susan Oliver

05:58 28 Apr 18

This is one of my favorite places. It's very close to my home & work. I rarely eat chain or fast foods & I know I can get delicious, healthy choices sourced locally here. I can't give a full review because I'm totally in love with their fish tacos! Excellent family atmosphere; local talent; community support & yummy S.O.L. food! You will love it here!read more

Geneva Murphy

23:35 04 May 18

I have always like The Cove. The food is consistently good regardless of what I order. They also have a great beer selection with a bunch of craft brews from Texas and nationally. It is a great place for a large group, birthday parties, and family gatherings. They have a playground for kids to play so the adults can hang out uninterrupted. The only negative I can point out us parking. Sometimes it can be tough to find a spot. Also you have to wait in line to order at the counter. All their sofas are natural and the tea is fresh.read more

Jos Selig

22:05 05 May 18

Great space and very chill environment. Food comes from local vendors and its very community oriented. Has a huge outdoor playground for the kids and vegan options. Also seems to have love music most nights and the food is great for a reasonable price.

Ashley Wade

01:57 24 May 18

Amazing food , especially the bison burger and sweet potato fries. We held a social here with a large group on a Saturday night , we were able to hold three big tables out side by the playground for 30 minutes until everybody showed up . Worked out perfectly. The playground is amazing for kids 2-12 to play on while you socialize . There is an outside bar and inside bar. So much space. Will definitely be going back .read more

Rachel Sandolph

12:01 29 May 18

Great place for lunch. Nice patio area. Pet friendly with shady spots. Gluten free options, bonus! Only downside, if your looking to dip your whiskers at lunch, the draft bar only opens at 5. You'll have to deal with whatever they have in bottles.

Lauren Suter

16:16 31 May 18

Really liked the fast service. The naked burger was delicious and the hummus and chips were very tasty although a little heavy on the garlic so if your not planning on kissing anyone it is a definite must. The environment was very laid back and lots of outdoor seating for families with little kids to play in the jungle gyms, even have outdoor misters. Inside was nice and cool with a live band and dance floor long style bench tables. Very different concept place that has an attached car wash and laundromat. I guess you can wash the car and drop off your laundry while you get a bite to eat with the kids and even the dog! Could use a little TLC indoors and outside for sure but a good little place to grab some good wholesome food, Gluten Free options, vegan and vegetarian patties and even bison, chicken farm to table style. The food is definitely worth the trip!read more

Kathy Macias

02:47 10 Jun 18

Only ordered delivery so I can’t speak to the atmosphere or service. The order took a long time to be ready before delivery. That would have been fine if the food had merited the wait - I was so excited to try the interesting vegan burgers, but both the vegan and meat burgers we ordered were soggy, sloppy, and uninteresting. The sweet potato fries were equally soggy. This was actually probably the worst vegan burger I’ve had, and I have tried many. The only reason I would visit the actual location would be to enjoy their dog friendly patio.read more

Jandi Keum

03:35 12 Jun 18

The Cove is one of my all time favorite restaurants. I’m vegetarian and LOVE the Vegan Bacon Cheeseburger. Everything else is top notch! The food can’t be beaten and the place is really cool itself. There’s great beer on tap and live music. It gets 4 stars because they really can’t accommodate the demand. Friday/Saturday evening is a nightmare. You will wait an hour. We regularly pick up to go and because the to go line isn’t clearly marked other customers will go out of their way to tell you off about getting in the front of the line. Unfortunately they need a significantly larger restaurant.read more

Robert Newman

01:08 23 Jun 18

At first glance, you may question your decision to go to The Cove. Fear not; your decision to eat here is well justified. This place has great burgers. You can't go wrong with any of their burger selections. The fries are also appropriately tasty, reminiscent of boardwalk fries. Awesome spot!

Fredy Alberto

21:01 17 Jun 18

Food was mediocre at best which makes the prices too high for what you get. Burgers were overcooked and dry. Fries seemed like they had been cooked in old oil but it was lunch time. Seating is old and more like it belongs in a park which I guess you could call rustic. Fine for an outdoor bar I guess. We also got to enjoy the nice smell of the sewage trap being pumped during lunch hours /s/. Maybe this place is better in the evening with live music and that justifies the higher prices, but the food does not.read more

Brandon Lackey

17:23 03 Jul 18

This was a fun place to eat! There is a playground for the kids. Judging from the schedule, there is frequent live music. There is a sign that indicates pets are welcome in the outdoor area. Kind of a unique place. I tried the bison burger, and it was delicious. The fries were excellent. My wife had the "real burger" and enjoyed it as well. Oddly, the soft drinks are from a new brand I didn't recognize...not the usual big names.read more

T Wynne

21:40 08 Jul 18

The cove is a great family dinner spot. My husband and I both ordered burgers which were fantastic! Very tasty and not filled with a bunch of junk. My daughter enjoyed being able to play and meet new friends at the playground. Love the outdoor space and the fenced in play area. Mom and dad can sit at the table and watch the kids play and not have to constantly tell kiddos to “sit down” and “behave”read more

Katlyn Pacheco

16:48 13 Jul 18

A great place to take the family where the kids can play and you can enjoy the company of your wife/husband and friends. The food was okay, though I’ve only been once and tried the fish tacos, shrimp taco and kale salad. The salad was the better part. The beer was amazing with a huge selection, which I personally love. I will be going back to try more food and beer for sure!read more

D. A.

11:10 15 Jul 18

A very cool bar. Never knew a place like this was so near. I was impressed with the layout and the variety of tap beers (not to mention the over 200 bottle beers). The selling point - it's dog friendly. That was the wow!! Being a burger guy, their choices were amazing and kudos to the grill cook. Moist, and so good with the sweet potato fries. Only down side, they closed too, too early.read more

Levanuel Goethe

06:08 20 Jul 18

I've been to this place almost 3 times in just 1 month- that proves i simply love this place & the food! They have a laundry, car wash area and the FOOD place.. its pet friendly & kid friendly ... kids have a wonderful play area with sand, slides and swings. They have outdoor and indoor sitting area with drinks bar both indoor & outdoor. We had the opportunity of enjoying the live music once.. that was fun. The crowd is mix of young and old couples & families. Most recommended : 1. Fish Tacos 2. Homemade ginger ale 3. Sweet potato fries 4. Ruben's sweet hashread more

keka nandi

20:11 27 Jul 18

Great place to meet up with friends to catch up while your little ones enjoy the outdoor playground. Lot's of outdoor sitting, and indoor sitting. The playground has some coverage to protect your little ones from some heat. Lot's of outdoor/indoor fans for those of us that get hot pretty easily. Great food! Love, love, love the fish tacos!!! Sweet Potato fries are the bomb!! Enjoy some live music (all types of genres any given day), and a cold beer for those seeking that!read more

Rosalinda Ramos

19:45 12 Aug 18

The ambiance is great. My kids love the playground. I had the seafood sampler. Spinach salad and one of the tacos was great but the other one (I think it was the shrimp one) had a strange dirty dish soap taste to its sauce. I didn't finish it. This is not a sit down service place so be prepared to get up to take care of drinks and food at the counter inside (out of sight from the kids play area).read more

Kristin McGregor

13:13 03 Sep 18

Latin lover sandwich was tasty and seemed to use pretty fresh ingredients. Sweet potato fries were on point too. Was glad to see signage they try not to use too much one time use plastic cutlery/straws. One shady aspect though was arriving I pulled into a full lot and an attendant, I guess, told me I could park in the staff lot for $10, instead of pointing me in the direction of free street parking directly behind him. Made it seem like the staff $ parking was my best option. But hey, this is America $)read more

Christopher Nunez

06:20 09 Sep 18

Bartender acted as if she didn't like her job. I mean come on, your job expects you to be more social not act like a person that had her lunch stolen. Get better people to tend the bar. People that smile all the time and is not afraid to raise their voice when spoken to.

David Morgan

23:31 25 Sep 18

Very rustic feel, friendly service. Long wait. Food was good. Drinks not so much. Loved the family feel to place and the kid friendly area. We went on a hot day so it's a little hard under the Texas sun but the experience was worth it. Prices are fair and portions normal. Overall satisfied. Very unique and fun placeread more

Nora Barrera

21:50 10 Oct 18

Came here for a friends birthday and it was awesome! Atmosphere was great and good place for families. Ordered a simple burger and the meat and cheese blended together so well! It was moist, juicy and perfectly seasoned. Order sweet potatoe fries as a side and it was just as amazing as the burger. From the bar, I asked for the blood orange beer on tap and it complemented my meal perfectly. Will be back!read more

jadi1995

01:24 15 Oct 18

This place is really cool. Close to down town, and excellent outdoor area. Excellent craft beer selection and the burgers are amazing. Parking can be really tough. High recommend this place for hanging out, relaxing, and enjoying good beer and burgers.

Kenneth Domingue

18:21 17 Oct 18

Love this place! One of my favorite places to eat! They have tons of great vegan options! The vegan bacon burger is my favorite! The vegan ice cream is also great. It’s a really fun hang-out place as well. Great to just sit back with friends and relax! I go hear a few times a month!

Kate Powell

23:17 25 Oct 18

This is a great outdoor restaurant with a true Texas feel. There's a terrific central playground for the kiddies, and even a fenced in dog park for the fur babies. An indoor section houses the occasional live bands. The menu-conscientious can select from the vegan and gluten free options. Great quality all around.read more

Eric Poe

23:07 28 Oct 18

Food was delicious! The lady taking our order was not to happy though, so one might say not a friendly place. The other customers that were seated around us were friendly though. Try it you will like the food. Vegetarian choices!

Annette Uresti

22:22 06 Nov 18

this is a pleasant place to hang out. I like the outdoor seating, complete with smoking section and dog area. Unfortunately all the food I ordered was painfully hot without even a warning sign. I know some people like hot food but plenty of us don't. with just a "caution: hot" sign this place could have 5 stars.read more

matthew devney

01:53 25 Nov 18

Best place in town for fish tacos! Great burgers and salads. Live music all the time. Gotta check out their Texas beer garden

Kelly Figueroa

23:05 25 Nov 18

I’d give this place 4.5 stars. Only downs are the lack of parking at peak time (although they have an agreement with a building across the street), the wait for your food (but I get it’s busy and all), and the price/portion ratio (not a lot of food for a good $10). But other than that, friendly folks, real tasty food, cool ambiance with live music and all!read more

Lucas Gerbeaux

18:07 02 Dec 18

Okay so stumbled apon the cove after a hospital visit. It is seated next to a car wash but don't let that scar you away! It has a amazing outdoor seating area with a playground and outdoor heaters. There is a bar as well. Cool spot. Vegan food with goat cheese so happy for this place.

ryan dankenbring

19:57 06 Dec 18

We love this place. There is something for everyone. It's trendy, has delicious locally-sourced food, a playground, an outdoor biergarten, and often has live music. Love the close proximity to downtown without being in the thick of things. Parking can be a challenge when they're really busy, as can seating. We will be back again and again.read more

Melissa White

14:09 21 Dec 18

The hamburgers are varied enough from each other that each tastes like a distinctly different dish, rather than simply like the same burger with different toppings. Both the beef and the bison is fresh enough and of such high quality that it can be eaten cooked medium, or even medium rare if you prefer. Additionally, they have an extensive selection of beers on tap: local, regional, national, foreign, pilsners, ales, porters... Whatever your preference, odds are that they have something to suit your tastes. I would recommend The Cove to anyone looking for a casual dining experience without sacrificing the flavors of fine dining. As a side note, this is definitely a kid-friendly restaurant, but this enhances rather than diminishes the feel-good atmosphere, as there is a wonderful playground that is safe both for play and for the ease of supervision it allows. It is within 20 yards of the dining tables, far enough to not be a nuisance but close enough to know your children are safe with a casual glance in their direction.read more

Joseph DeNoia

06:57 03 Jan 19

This is a great place to hang out and listen to live music and grab a quick bite to eat. The food is good and a wide variety of drinks/alcohol. The staff was extremely friendly. There's plenty of room for large groups indoors and outside. There's a small play area for small children and dogs are welcome.read more

Elizabeth Casias

22:31 03 Jan 19

Great place to hang out, grab a beer, grab a bite, listen to music. Bring the kids there is a playground, bring the dog there is a dog run, everyone is welcome here. Great atmosphere to meet up with friends. The food is amazing... lisas special is my favorite but their chicken burger is awesome as well.read more

Angie Altpeter

15:45 07 Jan 19

Hard to find a better place to go when you want to get good food, have access to a crazy amount of beers, and let your kids run wild on the playground. We eat here often because they offer food options for gluten sensitivities that don't suck. Love to just go sit outside when the weather is good and enjoy the evening. NOTE: If you're going to go hang, get there early. Parking is kind of a bear and when it fills up it takes awhile to get your order in and may be hard to find a table because everyone else goes there to sit around awhile.read more

Jason Palmer

22:33 11 Jan 19

Great place to go eat with a few friends and the kids! Tasty food although it’s a bit pricey. I wish they had a full bar. They only serve beer. They have fire pits and a heated outside seating area. It’s a nice place to go unwind at the end of a long week. I would definitely recommend.

Priscilla Arguello

21:03 14 Jan 19

Beautiful place. The live music can be entertaining and you get to a group of interesting people. But honest starting to think I might be in love with the Vegan Bacon Cheeseburger, already know for a fact I'm in love with their Home Made Ginger Ale.

jErnesto Fernán

17:44 16 Jan 19

First time at The Cove last night. Burgers were excellent although overpriced. The atmosphere was amazing as was the live music performance of Anthony Wright! Family and dog friendly, festive, and all around fun place! I'll definitely be going back and bringing my family and friends to enjoy live music and good food at a great place.read more

Leon Sikora

19:12 27 Jan 19

Friends took my daughter and me here last night. The food was decent overall - good fries, burgers, and no-meat options for my vegetarian friend. Nothing exceptional considering the price. The salsa was terrible though (tasted like plain black pepper, lacked in flavor). Seating was not great as a couple long-running parties took up all of the tables near the playground and bar and the covered part of the patio. The beer selection and atmosphere saved the experience for me. The kids had fun at the playground and my friends and I enjoyed the live music and outdoor fire pit. Crackberry cider was delicious and bartenders friendly. And it was pretty cool to find such a dog and kid-friendly spot. Will come again when I get the chance.read more

Heavan Hart

22:02 27 Jan 19

The food was decent overall - good fries, burgers, and no-meat options for my vegetarian friend. Nothing exceptional considering the price. The salsa was terrible though (tasted like plain black pepper, lacked in flavor). Seating was not great as a couple long-running parties took up all of the tables near the playground and bar and the covered part of the patio. The beer selection and atmosphere saved the experience for me. The kids had fun at the playground and my friends and I enjoyed the live music and outdoor fire pit. Crackberry cider was delicious and bartenders friendly. And it was pretty cool to find such a dog and kid-friendly spot. Will come again when I get the chance.read more

Heavan Hart

15:02 29 Jan 19

Such an amazing place to go during the winter and the summer. They have ample shade coverage, huge fans, and misters everywhere. During the winter the space blocks the wind and they turn on the long overhead heaters during the evening. Healthy and delicious food, amazing beer selection, smoking section, dog run area, private party area. Yeah, I love coming here.read more

Quilliam Berns

20:26 08 Feb 19

I love The Cove. It is a unique Texas combination of a laundromat, car wash, dog wash, bar and restaurant. I recommend it to visitors as the kind of place that epitomizes Texas. Old signs, hundreds of beers along the bar, long picnic tables with rolls of paper towels on them, and always great local bands. The food is unlike anything you'd expect in a place like this. They have organic, gluten free and vegan choices, as well as things like bison burgers, fish tacos (get the shrimp tacos of you cant handle spicy food), and fresh salads. They have a huge outdoor area with a playground and dog watering stations. It is not a quick in-out place, but one you'll want to hang out for a while to listen to the bands and relax in a friendly atmosphere.read more

Krista

07:39 14 Feb 19

The cove has the best seafood tacos! One shrimp and one fish taco with there silly little spinach salad with a great dressing just seals the deal for me! My husband enjoys the angus burger with delicious sweet potatoes fries! Nothing bad to say about this place people are nice, atmosphere is nice! And pet friendly! Yummy 😋read more

Alma Casias

18:40 14 Feb 19

‹

›

our passion is SOL

(Sustainable, Organic, Local)

Our grass-fed beef comes from 44 farms and is hormone and antibiotic free

Gluten Free options available!

Starters

Chips & Fire Roasted Salsa

Mexican Lentil Stew topped w/Cilantro Pesto

Portobello & Spinach Quesadilla

Bean and Cheese Nachos w/Jalapenos & our Avocado Sour Cream dip

Super Nachos

Ruben's Sweet Hash

Hummus

Rockin’ Tacos

Fish Taco

Shrimp Taco

Lisa Special

Seafood Sampler

Tempeh Tacos

SOL Burgers

The Real Burger

'09er

Texas Burger

EggCeptional

Latin Lover

Blue Bison

Gouda Burger

Chilango

Swiss Burger

Yard Bird

Naked

Vegan Bacon Cheeseburger

Bella

BBQ Vegan Delight

Captain Jack

Greens

Warm Beet Salad

Kale Avocado Spinach Salad

Kids

Cheese Burger, Veggie Burger, Hot Dog

Sides

Fresh Cut Fries

Fresh Cut Sweet Potato Fries w/Sirachu Mayo

Spring Mix Salad w/ our House Vinaigrette

Spinach House Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing

Drinks

Stubborn Soda

Mexican Coke or Fanta

Topo Chico

Home Made Ginger Ale

Iced Tea

Hibiscus Ice Tea

Frozen Treats

Vanilla Soft Serve

Dairy Free Vanilla Soft Serve

Let Us Bring The Cove to You!

Read Our Reviews

Our Hours

Find Us