(713) 868-3366
5555 Washington Ave
Houston,
TX
77007
29.7707
-95.4181
Neighborhoods: Washington Ave./ Memorial Park, Central
What People Are Saying About Cova Hand Selected Wines
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – The folks at Cova make it easy to spend the day browsing through the well-stocked shelves. Buy the whole bottle or sample by the glass or taste. In the evenings, customers can also sample from a menu of small and large tapas (raciones). Cold offerings include organic beef carpaccio and artisanal cheese plate. Braised oxtails with chipotle potato puree; New Zealand lamb chops with a savory flan and pressed panini comprise the more substantial entrees. –
Great service and selections
by GrtCustomerSvc
We went to Cova last Friday evening for wine and tapas, after purchasing a discount gift certificate on restaurantsdotcom. We were not disappointed. We each enjoyed a different wine flight (a selection of 3 different specifically paired wine tastes - 2 oz. each) and several tapas/raciones. The cheeses we selected were fantastically unique, and the meats served to accompany the cheeses were delicious. The seared tuna with avocado salad was fantastic, as was the red pepper pizza. We had no problem getting refills on bread with the meat/cheese plate, water, etc. What we didn't have was a table big enough to hold all our plates and glasses! Our server was friendly, perfectly attentive, and she applied our gift certificate to our bill with no additional delays. I saved the menu to locate some of our choices at Specs for home entertaining. We will definitely return.
- Pros: Ample servings, friendly waitstaff, creative decor
- Cons: Can get windy outside
Drink Don't Eat
by florida63
If you want to eat anything at Cova, go for something they don't have to cook like the cheese and meat selections. The menu is incredibly pretentious and execution is underwhelming at best. A "mushroom napolean" was a pile of sauteed mushrooms over salty waffle potato chips. I was informed that the name had recently changed from the "mushroom tower". Tower or Napolean... it sucked. I've been to Cova several times and been satisfied with the wine selections but the food consistently disappoints. When you're paying that much for the wine you would at least like to have some decent food with it. Chips and salsa from the mercado across the street would be an improvement.
- Pros: Outdoor seating
- Cons: Food, food and the food
avoid cova wine bar
by greatreview
in the mood for over priced wine lockers and bad service, this is just the place for you ! I have spent thousands of dollars at this place and they don't care...go somewhere where they appreciate your business ...Try Max's wine dive, the wine is great and the food is great...
The Details on Cova Hand Selected Wines
When to Go:
The wine shop is open during the daytime, and offers cheese plates for sampling with wine. If you're looking for dinner, the kitchen doesn't open until 5pm.
Know Before You Go:
Cova charges a $10 corkage fee, but if you don't finish the full bottle, you can always take it home with you.








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