This is the second time I have reviewed their fish fry! Stunning that they are never included in the “go to” fish fry places in Lancaster/Depew. COVID has hit the owners hard and they have closed their other restaurant, Pages, and transitioned all their efforts into the Cove. I arrived at 5:45pm and there was no wait for a table! No wait? How is this possible?! The bar had a good crowd, but there were tables available in the restaurant. Loved the vibe, and the fish tank. I wouldn’t have minded waiting at the bar if our table was not ready. Plenty of space to spread out AND a really great selection of specialty cocktails and beer. I ordered the beer battered fish which was skinless cod. Served incredibly hot with a perfect golden brown crisp crust. A perfect 10 in my book. Rye bread was super fresh and the fries were standard but very crisp and nicely seasoned. (9) Now let’s get to what sets them apart from the others. Their holy trinity was innovative and unique. No bland bucket salads here! No sir! Home made sides that give a new take on the traditional. First up, a red potato salad with red peppers which was delicious but a little heavy on the paprika. (8) Second, a tuna mac salad made with dilatini pasta. (8) Last, my personal favorite, the coleslaw had a sweet vinaigrette kind of dressing with cabbage and a hint of kale. Refreshing and light. Truly unique. (9) The tartar, also homemade, was extra thick and creamy with a great level of pickle. A real plus! (10) Our server, Maureen, was super sweet and made our night pleasant. Kitchen was running slow but nothing long enough to make me frustrated. Parking out front is good. They are more known for their live music on the weekends but after today I’m hoping they will also get hype from their fish fry. If you’ve been there to see the Nerds Gone Wild or Hit and Run, stop back on a Friday to get the beer battered perfection they are serving. You won’t regret it! Overall review 9.0!