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Cove Cafe, Sanctuary Cove, AU-QLD

Cove Cafe

3.7
3.7
376 Reviews
$A41 to $A100
Afternoon Tea

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
Enter into InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort’s iconic breakfast & high tea destination, recently reimagined with a tropic-inspired aesthetic reflecting the natural beauty of Sanctuary Cove. Reinvigorated with natural oak panelling and olive-hued velvets that set off the venue’s original emerald stained-glass window features.

As the first Australian hotel to feature Tea Forté, Resort Executive Chef Hamish Watt and his team have expertly designed an elegant High Tea Immersion menu brimming with new interpretations of their globally renowned tea flavours.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea, Breakfast, Australian
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–10:30 am Afternoon Tea Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (07) 5530 1234
  • Website
    https://www.sanctuarycove.intercontinental.com/dining/cove-cafe/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Hamish Watt
  • Private party facilities
    Guests can utilise inside and outside dining.
  • Location
    Manor Circle, Sanctuary Cove, AU-QLD 4212
  • Area
    Hope Island
  • Parking details
    Free Hotel Parking
  • Entertainment
    Kick start your day with a delicious buffet serving up seasonal fruits with local Queensland yoghurt, gourmet bakery baskets, Sunny Queen farm eggs, freshly blended juices and vibrant tapas plates.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

  • HIGH TEA IMMERSION

    A$69.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort honours the exceptional ritual of High Tea with a new immersive experience, crafted alongside the fine teamakers of Tea Forté. As the first Australian hotel to feature Tea Forté, Resort Executive Chef Hamish Watt and his team have expertly designed an elegant High Tea Immersion menu brimming with new interpretations of their globally renowned tea flavours. Enjoy three tiers of sweet and savoury delights, each boasting unique flavour profiles of a contemporary artisanal brew and designed to pair perfectly with your beverage choice. For group bookings over 10 people, please email brooke.guerracosta1@ihg.com. Full prepayment required. Location of High Tea experience may vary with availability.
    HIGH TEA IMMERSION photo

  • Christmas Eve Seafood Buffet

    A$0.00 - A$199.00 per person

    Prepaid

    24 Dec 2024 only
    This festive season, Executive Chef Hamish Watt and the culinary team at InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort bring you a delightful fusion of modern Australian flavours infused into the traditional Christmas fare. Embracing the spirit of the season, we've meticulously selected the finest, seasonal produce and exquisite Australian seafood to create a culinary experience that will enchant your taste buds. View the menu by pasting the below link into your browser https://www.sanctuarycove.intercontinental.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Christmas-Eve-Seafood-Buffet-2024.pdf
    Christmas Eve Seafood Buffet photo

  • New Years Eve Seafood Buffet

    A$99.00 - A$229.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Experience contemporary Australian cuisine this New Year's Eve, courtesy of Executive Chef Hamish Watt and his talented culinary team at InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort. Embracing the finest, seasonal produce and locally sourced Australian seafood, they've crafted a culinary journey that promises to delight. View the menu by pasting the below link into your browser https://www.sanctuarycove.intercontinental.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/New-Years-Eve-Seafood-Buffet-2024.pdf
    New Years Eve Seafood Buffet photo

Menu

24th December 2024

Embracing the spirit of the season, we’ve meticulously selected the finest, seasonal produce and exquisite Australian seafood to create a culinary experience that will enchant your taste buds.

    SEAFOOD

    • Mooloolaba prawns (gf, df)

      • Local Pacific oysters (gf, df)

        • Moreton Bay bugs (gf, df)

          • Gin and beetroot cured Tasmanian Salmon (gf, df)

            • Marie Rose mayonnaise (v, gf, df)

              • Champagne Mignonette (v, gf, df)

                SUSHI AND SASHIMI

                • Hand-crafted Maki rolls

                  • Tasmanian Atlantic salmon sashimi (gf, df)

                    • Kingfish sashimi (gf, df)

                      • Tamari

                        • Wasabi (v, gf, df)

                          • Pickled ginger (v, gf, df)

                            • Wakame salad (v, gf, df)

                              ANTIPASTO

                              • Charred and grilled summer vegetables (v, gf, df)

                                • Baked herbed ricotta with crostini (v)

                                  • Wagyu bresaola with olive oil and capers (gf, df)

                                    • Gorgonzola, prosciutto and figs (gf)

                                      SALAD

                                      • Classic Caesar salad station (v)

                                        • Heirloom tomato, pickled baby cucumbers, pesto and bocconcini (v, gf)

                                          • Triple beet salad with grapefruit dressing (v, gf, df)

                                            • Quinoa, green peas and kale with mint and cumin dressing (v, gf, df)

                                              CONDIMENTS

                                              • Gin and cranberries (v, gf, df)

                                                • Vodka infused mint jelly (v, gf, df)

                                                  • Whisky and orange mustard (v, gf, df)

                                                    • Cinnamon and rum apple sauce (v, gf, df)

                                                      HOT DISHES

                                                      • Maple glazed ham with caramel cashew nut (gf, df)

                                                        • Christmas roasted turkey with orange and pistachio stuffing

                                                          • Garlic and herb roasted beef rib with Yorkshire pudding (df)

                                                            • Whole barramundi with pickled fennel and lemon (gf, df)

                                                              • Baked brussels sprouts with orange and clove butter (v, gf)

                                                                • Carrot and green bean with garlic and tarragon (v, gf, df)

                                                                  • Twice roasted potatoes, thyme, garlic and sea salt (v, gf, df)

                                                                    • Three mushrooms, spinach and sundried tomato risoni (v)

                                                                      DESSERT

                                                                      • Strawberry frangipane tart

                                                                        • Calamansi and white chocolate

                                                                          • Dark chocolate cheesecake with cherries (gf)

                                                                            • Christmas pudding (df)

                                                                              • Yule log (df)

                                                                                • Raspberry and blueberry mousse (gf)

                                                                                  • Chocolate fondant cake with vanilla cream (gf)

                                                                                    • Mince tart

                                                                                      • Gingerbread man cookies

                                                                                        • Cheesecake cookies

                                                                                          • Raspberry and pistachio choux

                                                                                            • Berries pavlova with matcha cream (gf, df)

                                                                                              • Fresh stonefruit (gf, df)

                                                                                                • Ice cream trolley

                                                                                                  • S'more station (gf, df)

                                                                                                    Important Allergen Statement:

                                                                                                    The inclusion or omittance of dietary indicators does not guarantee the absence of all allergens. Please consult with waitstaff regarding your dietary requirements.

                                                                                                      Last updated: 13 August 2024

                                                                                                      What 376 people are saying

                                                                                                      Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                      Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                                      3.7
                                                                                                      3.7 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                      • 3.7Food
                                                                                                      • 4.1Service
                                                                                                      • 3.9Ambience
                                                                                                      • 3.4Value

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                                                                                                      376 Reviews

                                                                                                      1. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                        Gold Coast

                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                        Dined on 27 July 2024

                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                        Gorgeous high tea and lovely service, highly recommended.

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                                                                                                      2. MummaDuke

                                                                                                        Brisbane

                                                                                                        7 reviews

                                                                                                        3.0

                                                                                                        7 reviews

                                                                                                        Dined on 18 May 2024

                                                                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                                                                        2. Food 2
                                                                                                        3. Service 3
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                        I would not recommend the High Tea. Nice location but would have to be the most ordinary food we have ever had. In addition, there was no parking available so had to walk almost a kilometre.

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                                                                                                      3. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                        Gold Coast

                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                        3.0

                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                        Dined on 12 May 2024

                                                                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                                                                        2. Food 3
                                                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 2
                                                                                                        The cafe is quite dated although still well maintained. Our table was against a large pillar with a main walkway behind us. Lacked atmosphere and the high tea was ok but certainly not great. Staff were very friendly and very busy

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                                                                                                      4. Darcysgirl

                                                                                                        Brisbane

                                                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                                                        Dined on 12 May 2024

                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                        Fabulous all round. Service, food and ambience. Highly recommend. Made our Mother’s Day experience fabulous.

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                                                                                                      5. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                        Brisbane

                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                        3.0

                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                        Dined on 11 May 2024

                                                                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                                                        3. Service 2
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                        Went for mother's day high tea (day before). We followed signs that we thought were related and got lost. Food was good. Table service was average. Spilled wine on the table due to mismatched heights of the two tables put together. Was a whole process and confusion just to get it set back up. Even then, missing cutlery, plates and drinks. Then, when asked what tea we wanted from the menu, we were told the ones we picked weren't available. Sold put already and it wasn't even Mother's day. Food was nice. Probably could've been more simpler options for the kids. Staff were also nice, although seemed a bit nervous. We weren't angry or frustrated at all during the above so not sure why. Might be because they were less experienced. Considering the high price we paid for this experience, I would've expected better in all aspects. I wouldn't recommend the high tea for mother's day in the future unless they drop their prices given the service and food quality.

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                                                                                                      6. TanyaH

                                                                                                        Gold Coast

                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                        Dined on 20 January 2024

                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                        Absolutely wonderful High Tea experience with very professional, pleasant staff.

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                                                                                                      7. vickic

                                                                                                        WA

                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                        2.0

                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                        Dined on 7 January 2024

                                                                                                        1. Overall 2
                                                                                                        2. Food 3
                                                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                        Good food. Top service. Great High Tea. Rooms were very very good.

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                                                                                                      8. Kazza

                                                                                                        Gold Coast

                                                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                                                        2.0

                                                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                                                        Dined on 31 December 2023

                                                                                                        1. Overall 2
                                                                                                        2. Food 1
                                                                                                        3. Service 2
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                        Food either under cooked or overcooked. It was suppose to be a seafood buffet, raw fish,prawns and oysters… no bugs or lobster. $169 a head and only 2 dessert options gluten free. We definitely did not get our monies worth. New year entertainment a washout with no alternative plan. We were home by 10 pm. Won’t be doing it again.

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                                                                                                      9. CliffM

                                                                                                        Gold Coast

                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                        2.0

                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                        Dined on 25 December 2023

                                                                                                        1. Overall 2
                                                                                                        2. Food 1
                                                                                                        3. Service 2
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 2
                                                                                                        We have been on 3 previous occasions for Christmas dinner. I would not go back, the quality of the food offered was in no way of a high enough level to justify the $200 plus per head. Previously a glass of bubbles was included, this time they charged. Some of the staff walked about looking like they had no idea as to what they were doing. Altogether a very disappointing experience

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                                                                                                      10. ArdenB

                                                                                                        New York City

                                                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                                                        3.0

                                                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                                                        Dined on 25 December 2023

                                                                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                                                                        2. Food 3
                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                        Food was plentiful but very average.. We were the 8 pm seating and last seating of the evening. Wait staff was excellent. As soon as you finished a dish someone was there to remove it. Anything needed (butter, an additional fork, etc) was brought out immediately. Dessert table was beautiful and a nice assortment.

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                                                                                                      FAQs

                                                                                                      Cove Cafe is rated 3.7 stars by 376 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                                                      Make a booking

                                                                                                      2 people
                                                                                                      19:00
                                                                                                      Booked 1 time today
                                                                                                      Experiences are available.
                                                                                                      Google Map for Cove Cafe

                                                                                                      Manor Circle, Sanctuary Cove, AU-QLD 4212

                                                                                                      Additional information

                                                                                                      • Area
                                                                                                        Hope Island
                                                                                                      • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                        Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–10:30 am Afternoon Tea Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
                                                                                                      • Price
                                                                                                        $A41 to $A100
                                                                                                      • Cuisines
                                                                                                        Afternoon Tea, Breakfast, Australian
                                                                                                      • Dining style
                                                                                                        Casual Dining
                                                                                                      • Dress code
                                                                                                        Resort Casual
                                                                                                      • Parking details
                                                                                                        Free Hotel Parking
                                                                                                      • Payment Options
                                                                                                        AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                      • Executive Chef
                                                                                                        Hamish Watt
                                                                                                      • Entertainment
                                                                                                        Kick start your day with a delicious buffet serving up seasonal fruits with local Queensland yoghurt, gourmet bakery baskets, Sunny Queen farm eggs, freshly blended juices and vibrant tapas plates.
                                                                                                      • Additional
                                                                                                        Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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