The Cove Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to The Cove, a delightful New American seafood restaurant nestled in the heart of Leland, Michigan. Located at 111 W River St, this gem boasts stunning views of Lake Michigan and the historic Fishtown.
The menu is a culinary journey centered on fresh Lake Michigan whitefish, showcasing a variety of preparations that cater to every palate. Signature dishes include the Baked Parmesan Crusted Whitefish and the Seafood Chowder, brimming with shrimp, crab, and clams, earning rave reviews for its rich flavor and generous portions. For starters, the Smoked Whitefish Pâté is a must-try, garnering praise for its exquisite taste.
Casual yet vibrant, with a welcoming atmosphere, The Cove is the ideal spot for an unforgettable dining experience. Whether you’re enjoying a relaxing meal on the patio or diving into their famous Chubby Mary cocktail, each visit promises a celebration of local flavors and heartfelt service.
Appetizers
The Cove's Famous Seafood Chowder
Shrimp, krab and clams, new england style.
Smoked Whitefish Pâté
House-Made Chips & Salsa
Chubby Mary
Our house made bloody mary with a smoked chub fish standing proud
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Chicken tenderloins with pepperjack cheese on a house made bun.
Cherry Chicken Salad Wrap
House-made cherry chicken salad, topped with almonds. served with chips.
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Smoked Whitefish Caesar Salad
Rick's Food
Kids
Kid's Hot Dog
Kraft Mac & Cheese
Served with kettle chips.
The Cove's Famous Seafood Chowder
Shrimp, krab clams combined in a creamy new england style chowder.
Chubby Mary
Our signature bloody mary with a smoked chub standing proud when available)
Smoked Whitefish Pâté
Our own delicious recipe, served with chopped smoked almonds.
Grilled Chicken Caesar
Grilled tenderloin atop romaine hearts,
Pomme Frites
Hand-cut fries tossed in garlic butter, chives and served with chipotle mayo.
Starters
Entrees
Garlic Parmesan Whitefish
Garlic, spices, and cheese encrusted, baked in foil and served with cole slaw.
Campfire Whitefish
Aroasted peppers onions, baked in foil and served with cole slaw.
Almond Whitefish
Crushed smoked almonds and butter, baked in foil served with cole slaw.
Whitefish And Chips
Lightly battered and fried and cole slaw.
Walleye Fish And Chips
Lightly battered and fried and cole slaw.
Fried Whitefish Sandwich
Fresh catch, lightly battered and fried on a homemade bun.
Whitefish Taco
House-made flour tortilla with panko fried whitefish, chipotle mayo, salsa avocado. (no modifications)
Perch Dinner
The classic up-north fish fry, petite filets lightly battered and fried.
Black Angus Burger
Served deluxe with choice of cheese on a homemade bun.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
With seasoned, grilled chicken tenderloin and melted pepperjack cheese on a homemade bun.
Cherry Chicken Salad Wrap
Baked chicken, dried cherries almonds in a light mayo dressing wrapped in a house-made flour tortilla.
Black And Bleu Salmon
Served after 4 pm. blackened salmon topped with bleu cheese crumbles and baked, served with rice and seasonal vegetable.
Beef Tenderloin
Served after 4 pm. 8 oz. wood-fired smoked and grilled. served with rice and seasonal vegetable.
Whitefish New Orleans
Served after 4 pm. whitefish and shrimp tossed in a snappy creole sauce and finished over linguine.
Grilled Chicken Alfredo
Served after 4 pm. grilled chicken tenderloin tossed in house-made alfredo and topped over linguine.
Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake
Award Winning Homemade Cherry Pie
Key Lime Pie
House-Made Burnt Caramel Sea Salt Ice Cream
Desserts
From The Grill
Cheeseburger In Paradise
With cheddar, muenster, or pepperjack cheese
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Chicken tenderloins with pepperjack cheese on a fresh baked roll.
Chubby Mary
Our house made bloody mary with a smoked chub fish standing proud
Tortilla Chips And Salsa
Corn tortilla chips and house made salsa
The Cove's Famous Seafood Chowder
A fishtown favorite. Shrimp, krab, and clams, new england style.
Smoked Whitefish Pâté
Cherry Chicken Salad Wrap
Chicken tenderloin, dried cherries, and almonds in a light mayo dressing wrapped in a soft tortilla
Cherry Chicken Salad Boat
Our cherry chicken salad in a quarter pineapple boat
Served Anytime
Kids 12 & Under
Hot Dog
Mac & Cheese
Guinness
Oberon
Bell's Brewery
Two Hearted Ipa
Manitou Amber Ale
Terra Firma Brewing
51k Ipa
Blackrocks
Smackintosh
Tandem Ciders
Euchre Pilsner
Arbor Brewing
Rainmaker
Storm Cloud
Local's Light
Shorts Brewing
Draft Beer
Beer
Budweiser
Bud Light
Blue Moon
Coors Light
Corona
Corona Light
Coronitas
Hamms
Labatt Blue
Michelob Ultra
Miller Lite
Stella Artois
Little Kings
Mawby Bubbs Tropic
White Claw
Black Cherry
High Noon
Pineapple
Seltzer
Signature Cocktails
Chubby Mary
Vodka, signature bloody mary with smoked chub standing proud
Bloody Mary
Vodka, signature bloody mary made with house-made bloody mix
Moscow Mule
Vodka, house-made ginger beer, and fresh lime juice
Margarita
Tequila, house-made sours mix, triple sec and lime
Mojito
White rum, fresh mint, lime, simple syrup and soda
Cosmopolitan
Vodka, triple sec, cranberry and lime
Aperol Spritz
Aperol, prosecco, soda and orange
Leland Lemonade
Bacardi limon, house-made sours mix, and cranberry juice
Chardonnay
Rodney strong, , california,
Chardonnay Sur Lie
Blackstar, local
Fishtown White,
Good harbor, local
Pinot Grigio
Good harbor, local,
Riesling
Leelanau cellars, local,
Savignon Blanc,
Aurora, new local
Fleurs De Prairie, Rosé
France
Harbor Red,
Good harbor, local,
Zinfandel
Cline, california,
Cabernet Sauvignon,
Buried cane, columbia valley,
Wine By The Glass
Draft
Black Rock's 51k Ipa
Two Hearted Ipa
Arbor Euchre Pils
Rainmaker Belgian Pale
Tandem Smackintosh
Manitou Amber Ale
Guinness
Bell's Oberon
Short's Local's Light
Budweiser
Miller Light
Bud Light
Michelob Ultra
Coors Light
Arrogant Bastard Ale
Blue Moon
Edmund Fitz Porter
Hamms
(Can)
Domestic
Imported
Corona
Labatt Blue
Corona Light
Buckler N/A
Stella Artois
Budweiser
Bud Light
Coors Light
Blue Moon
Miller Light
Sam Adams Cherry Wheat
Bells Two Hearted
Michelob Ultra
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
Arrogant Bastard Ale
Tandem Draft (Hard Cider)
All Day Ipa (Can)
Edmund Fitz Porter
Fat Tire (Can)
Hamms (Can)
Kaliber
(Na)
Moose Drool (Can)
Grand Rabbits (Can)
Little Kings
Landshark Lager
Racer 5 Ipa
Coco Brown (Can)
Dogfish 60 Minute Ipa
Flying Sailor Red Rye
Farm Hand Ale
Domestic Beers
Specialty Drinks
Chubby Mary
House made bloody mary with a smoked chub fish standing proud
Leland Lemonade
A refreshing blend of bacardi limon, cranberry, and a splash of our house made sours
Moscow Mule
Vodka, house made ginger beer, fresh squeezed lime