Cove Cafe

4.0

377 Reviews

$41 to $100

Afternoon Tea

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2 people

Dec 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

Charming
Great for brunch
Good for special occasions

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
$41 to $100
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
Neighborhood
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
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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.
New Years Eve Seafood Buffet
A$99.00 - A$229.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 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

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.

What 377 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0

4 based on recent ratings

4Food
4.2Service
4.3Ambience
3.8Value

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377 Reviews

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Prue
Gold Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I haven't been to high tea at Sanctuary Cove for some time, but I decided to give it another go. From the moment I arrived I was pleasantly surprised. The greeting was warm and the welcome drink on arrival was delicious. They took note of my request for no seafood which was really appreciated. Everything tasted amazing except for the apple tartin. Other than that everything exceeded my expectations. Thanks, I'll be back!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Gold Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 27, 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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MummaDuke
Brisbane
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 18, 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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OpenTable Diner
Gold Coast
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 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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Darcysgirl
Brisbane
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 12, 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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OpenTable Diner
Brisbane
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 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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TanyaH
Gold Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 20, 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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vickic
WA
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 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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Kazza
Gold Coast
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 31, 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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ArdenB
New York City
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 25, 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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Cove Cafe is rated 4 stars by 377 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

Manor Circle, Sanctuary Cove, AU-QLD 4212

Additional information

Neighborhood
Hope Island
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–10:30 am Afternoon Tea Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
Price
$41 to $100
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
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.sanctuarycove.intercontinental.com/dining/cove-cafe/
Phone number
(07) 5530 1234
Private party facilities
Guests can utilise inside and outside dining.

Cove Cafe

Make a reservation

Additional information

HIGH TEA IMMERSION

New Years Eve Seafood Buffet

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:

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