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Whole Branzino - Covey Grill, Carmel, CA

Covey Grill

4.4
4.4
337 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Taste the fresh ingredients harvested from local organic farms that are hand selected by Executive Chef Goran Basarov and exquisitely prepared by his culinary team into the savory dishes available on our new menus. Covey Grill features a casual elegance with its indoor and outdoor dining located alongside the natural backdrop of Quail's sparkling pond and lush gardens. Our Carmel, CA restaurant is proudly guided in the principles of sustainability by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch and focuses on local farm to table options.

We offer a variety of menus throughout the week between our two restaurants, Covey Grill and Edgar's Restaurant.
Wednesday Dinners Chef Goran exquisitely curates our Love Thy Neighbor menu each week, a unique three-course pre-fixe dinner for $59++. 5PM-9PM every Wednesday.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Location
    8205 Valley Greens Dr, Carmel, CA 93923
  • Phone number
    (831) 620-8860
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Contemporary American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Menu

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What 337 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Covey Grill delights with "outstanding" meals, a picturesque lakeside setting, and "excellent" service. Guests rave about the "fantastic" staff, including servers like Emerson and Arnel. The menu, crafted by Chef Goran, offers creative dishes, with highlights like the Harris Ranch filet and prix fixe evenings. Despite occasional service delays, the ambiance and culinary experiences make Covey Grill a "hidden gem" that is praised for its consistent quality and welcoming atmosphere.

337 Reviews

  1. Rosalie VIP

    Central Coast34 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Covey is nestled in Quail Lodge with views of mountains, ponds and a golf course. A small dining room with fireplace, open seating with a view of the pond or cozy tables with a couch type feel and pillows greet you. The staff has been around for many years and is very accommodating. The menu is ever changing depending upon local fare, fish and beef. I enjoyed a scallops appetizer and a whole Branzino fish cooked to perfection. Most enjoyable evening if you like more quiet and not the Ocean Avenue Biz.

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  2. Gary

    New Orleans2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have become major fans of Chef Basarov. Under his regime, I firmly believe that the Covey Grill may have become the top of the "haute cuisine" chart for the entire Monterey Bay Area. Each and every item we have ordered from his menu has been superb--not just in presentation, but in the surprising explosion of tastes in the mouth. In turn, the service is excellent--every time is a happy event, a badly needed escape during these troubling times.

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  3. DG VIP

    Central Coast53 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    this has become a Wednesday eve habit. Each evening is a different menu and it just keeps getting better and better.

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  4. Eric VIP

    Central Coast11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my 50th Wednesday dinner. Each and every one has been wonderful,delicious,artistically plated and romantic. So I would say very different and varied every Wednesday and consistently great.

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  5. STEVEN VIP

    San Francisco29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
     we had a great meal tonight at the Covey. Staff was terrific especially Emerson and Plu. They took great care of our large group. Chef did great job. Outside of Carmel by the Sea, the Covey is worth a visit.

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  6. Gary VIP

    Los Angeles20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The new chef and the new GM have upgraded Quail. Nice work. 

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  7. jim VIP

    Central Coast32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service has always been good at the Covey. Food is becoming more creative with more variety. Everyone will enjoy their meal at the Covey!

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  8. DG VIP

    Central Coast53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Valentine's Day dinner was excellent. This is the fourth time we've been here and the chef keeps us happy. Each menu is different and not repeated. Looking forward for future dining adventures.

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  9. jim

    Central Coast144 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best deal on fine dining in Monterey county on Wednesdays at the Covey. Highly recommend.

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  10. DG VIP

    Central Coast53 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    This is our third time experiencing the Prix Fix Wednesday menu. Once again, outstanding value, astounding choices and the Chef is amazing. The ahi appetizer was generous and perfectly seared, the lamb loin was fork tender, Chocolate banana bread pudding with sliced bananas was devoured. Looking forward to exploring further Wednesdays.

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FAQs

Covey Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 620-8860.

Covey Grill is rated 4.4 stars by 337 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Covey Grill

8205 Valley Greens Dr, Carmel, CA 93923

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (831) 620-8860
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Contemporary American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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