4.7
Superb
88 Reviews
285 West Houston Street, New York
“Cove is true to its name. A little way from Washington Square Park, you walk down a quiet side street and step into a quiet, refined shelter. The kitchen staff behind the reception dais move with practiced ease, which is always a fun show. You'll be welcomed to large wooden tables that may not be redwood, but recall northern California. The waiters are incredibly attentive and preempted what we wanted throughout the night. The food itself was vibrant. Elevated California cuisine that uses seasonal herbs and vegetables from local gardens. For our meal, we split the following: Vadouvan Roll: I'm glad I ordered this over the sourdough, because it was revelatory. The rolls are soft, and moist on the inside and paired perfectly with the salad. It set expectations high for the night. Tomato and plum salad: A highlight. Heirloom tomatoes dressed impeccably and contrasted by the plums. The leftover tomato and plum juice made for a fantastic scarpetta. Tuna: Fantastic. Absolutely get some and the sauce they came served in was delicious. Island creek oysters: Inventive, and unlike other oysters I've had. Black cod: My favorite dish. It was moist, fluffy, and fatty. Paired incredibly well with the butternut sauce. The waiters brought us bread to mop up the sauce and leftover fish. Corn Rice: Pairs perfectly with the black cod. There's a sour ingredient I couldn't figure out that was like a little pop of color in my mouth. Wagyu NY Strip: A very well executed NY strip, but honestly, I would skip it in favor of the cod and squab. Squab: A unique experience, and a delicious one. Did I feel a bit feral gnawing on a tiny baby dove leg? Yes. Would I do it again? Yes. Waffle: Looked fantastic, tasted even better. Liquorice ice cream: I adore liquorice, so this was a treat. Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant for upscale dining. Side note: as a lifelong sparkling water fan, I did appreciate the fact that the water wasn't wimpy.”