Covey Kitchen + Cocktails

This was our first time dining here. We had brunch on the outside patio. The view was nice, service and food were great! We will definitely return here for brunch or another meal when visiting Gainesville.

After having a really stressful check in at hotel eleo, Karli gave me amazing service at this restaurant. Thank you for saving my night.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

In town for Parents Weekend and had a terrific experience. The restaurant was quiet with great foods our server was friendly and prompt. Will definitely visit again when we're in town.

Th food and service were very good. The price is slightly higher. My wife and I both had bowel problems that night and shared an appetizer but we don't know what else it could've been. We enjoyed dinner very much

Food and service were very good. Taking off points for noise level. When I made reservations, requested a quiet area- this didn't happen. Then a jazz band began to play which totally eliminated all ability to converse with one another. IMO the space is too small for a band. Should I return will sit outdoors, weather permitting.

This is a fantastic place for a special dining experience. The restaurant is beautiful with nice outdoor views. The food is exceptional. And the service is good!

The wait staff are very friendly. The food is very salty and not plated well. The black plates show the oily finger prints that come from the cook to the waiter (They should always hold plates from the bottom to avoid fingerprints and smears on the top near the food.). The califlower appetizer is very good, the mashed potatoes are soooo salty I couldnt eat them, the small steak was disappointing. It sat on a small bed of lettuce that makes it hard to cut the steak into pieces. Its not very ideal at all. The au jus cheesesteak had legaments and fat and tasted very gamey, so the prep work was most likely minimal. I used the mashed potatoes and au jus cheese steak as compost (at home) since I didnt want to eat it. I was disappointed in the food due to the excessive amount of saltiness, plating, and flavor. In the photos you can see the oily fingerprints on the top of the plates. Thats a big no-no, and is also typically why most places serve with white plates to hide any finger smears.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 4

We visited around 12:15pm on Tuesday since all the other Gainesville steakhouses open in the evening.
Parking is valet only since the restaurant is inside the Eleo hotel, or you can walk from the free parking garage down the block to the restaurant.
Restrooms were clean and 100% automated. The decor around the hotel is a minimalist nouveau style so very plain colors and barely any decorations. Carpet in the dining area was a questionable choice since anyone could see remnants of past stains on it.
The restaurant was semi-busy for lunch and we landed a table near the kitchen. Electronic menu was interesting - low key minimal lunch menu.

My husband and I ordered 2 hot teas, the 6 Oz. flank steak (well-done), crispy cauliflower appetizer, french onion dip sandwich with a side of boursin garlic whipped potatoes, and grilled salmon also with the whipped potatoes. The food arrived about 15 minutes after our order. Crispy cauliflower was spicy and excellent with the dipping sauce. Perfect for sharing. This was the best part of the meal.

The steak, salmon, and sandwich arrived soon after. Oily fingerprints on the black plates were mildly unappealing so I wiped them off with the table napkin.
We also found it odd the steak was placed on top of a bed of lettuce since that made it difficult to cut, but at least it was tender and tasted ok. The salmon was cooked well and did not have any fishy flavor at all (which is good). We finished the steak and salmon.
However, the side of boursin garlic whipped potatoes was extremely salty, a heart-palpitating amount of salt, so after realizing the entire side tasted like this, it was inedible. My husband then tried the French onion dip sandwich and encountered a tough fatty ligament on the 2nd or 3rd bite so he decided to stop eating and we asked for the check and to go containers. We wouldn't be eating our leftovers, but the garden compost would certainly enjoy it.

Total was $110 with appropriate tip. Customer service was excellent and the waitstaff are friendly, professional, and very accommodating.

But after being disappointed in our lunch, first and last time we're eating here.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 5

outstanding experience as usual. great and creative foods and preparation; excellent bar and wine selection , service, ambience, view, all around dining experience. the beef/carmelized onion starter is wonderful

Beautiful environment, amazing food -- perfect for business meal and impressing key customers!

Ordered the double burger. It was delicious nothing extraordinary. The truffle fries were also good. They serve Pepsi products. Service was great and the view was beautiful despite the awkward location. Valet was complimentary, not sure if this was only for dining. The dining area is very clean, business casual. The service provides the elegance without the white table cloths.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

I've always had a nice meal. It's got a medium price point and by all metrics they meet that very well. Service was fantastic and the food was quite tasty. Their holiday buffets are also usually really solid with good selection and everything is tasty.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Located inside the Eleo hotel it’s convenient. My drink was great and my food was good. It has more of “older people” vibe to be honest even though it’s near UF. So I think if you are a bit older I think you will enjoy this place. It has outdoor seating as well. It’s definitely not trendy , but a solid 4 star place.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Great atmosphere - floor to ceiling windows for 1/2 the room!, spacious between tables, outdoor patio facing fountains, great service, very good food and decent menue choices. We will be back!

Great food. Great drinks, and the menu is simple and changes with the seasons.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5