Coastal American / Seafood · Downtown Wayzata

CōV Wayzata

★ 4.5 · 2524 Google reviews · $$$

Midwest hospitality with Nantucket energy. Lake Minnetonka views, wood-fired steak, seafood. Patio summer music series, valet.

The Room

What it's actually like

COV is celebrated as a premier lakeside dining destination with stunning views of Lake Minnetonka, excellent atmosphere, and strong food quality when executed well. However, recent reviews indicate inconsistency issues including flies, slower service, overcooked dishes, and premium pricing that doesn't always justify food quality. Despite occasional operational hiccups, the experience is widely considered worth the price for the location, ambiance, live entertainment, and outdoor seating appeal.

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Diners keep mentioning
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Ambiance
upscale-casual
Noise level
lively
Dress code
smart casual
Outdoor seating
Yes
Good for
date night, brunch, celebration
Reservations
OpenTable

Wait reality — Highly popular and frequently crowded, especially on warm summer nights and weekends; reservations are difficult to secure and require minimum group sizes. Best to arrive off-peak or call ahead for availability.

Derived from 64 recent Google reviews — not marketing copy.

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Address
700 E Lake St, Wayzata, MN
Phone
(952) 473-5253
Restaurant group
CōV Restaurants