The Covey

This is my second time at the Covey, and I’m leaving even more impressed than the first. The food is just unbelievable. Best pasta I’ve had in my life, I’m not exaggerating. The bavette steak was also perfection. Now, the service: the owners make you feel at home, and the attention they gave to our kids is something I never experienced before. If I lived in Ketchum, I’d be a regular. If you are visiting Ketchum/Sun Valley, this is a must.

The food was phenomenal. This is not a quick restaurant however. Every drink took about 30 minutes, there was only one bar tender but they were helping everyone who sat at the bar and in this setting that's a lot of the volume. From appetizer to meal we were there almost 3 hours. The server was new, 2nd day so wasn't sure on a lot but nice guy.

Great food, including a nice pasta section. The clam starters were great. The octopus we liked a little bit less. For mains, the wagyu bavette was so good, though it didn't come with any sides, just a little bit of sweet potato puree. The eggplant was delicious, my favorite dish. Lots of fun cocktails and mocktails as well. Overall, great spot for dinner

Customer service and hospitality is excellent. We walked in and were told a 10-15 minute wait for two bar seats. We sat out near the fire while we waited and the hostess came and got our drink order so by the time our seats were ready our cocktails were being handed to us. The menu is interesting and almost has an Asian flare in the appetizers, followed by several pasta dishes and then entrees that were more classic including chicken thigh, trout, and some waygu options (there is a vegetarian option too). We ordered the cauliflower, pork belly, lemony pasta and wagyu Bavette. Cauliflower is a big portion - flavors are great but we felt the cauliflower was a little over cooked. The pork belly felt like a take on Thai papaya salad - it’s cooked perfectly and served in fish sauce with mint. T

The two servers for the 10 tables or more were distant and alien feeling. It took 30 minutes to order food and appetizers and another 20 to get my appetizer. I was charged $25 for raw scallops. Once my food arrived. I received bland Wagyu steak of about 6 ounces For $50 please see attached picture this plate was 50+ dollars. and the wife’s pasta had no other taste other than lemon when it was a brisket pasta. If you like trendy places and want to use your money to be seen, please go here, but if you value your money and want value for your money, you’re better off going to the store and cooking for yourself.