Reviews Rivercove

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Edsel Fernandez
+5
Loved the place and the food the ambience was amazing and by the river. Just a 25 minutes drive from Madgaon. Roads amazing too
7 months ago
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Chania Vaz
+5
Good ambience especially at night...food is up to the mark and a good place for family dining
#nightlife#seafood
9 months ago
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Stella Rodrigues
+5
Great place, fabulous food and brilliant ambience (River side).
Tried the cheese fries mushroom, cheese Malai chicken kebabs, chicken Tikka, Russian salad, beef steak (medium rare) and chicken sizzler. Also various drinks (Don't remember which ones)
Every dish was cooked to perfection.
A place to visit when you are in Goa!
Will definitely visit this place again
11 months ago
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Navneet Raj
+5
This one place is like a comfort place for me. Have been visiting this place for almost 8 years and every time it is a great experience.
Favoretes of mine are Surf & Turf, which is Joe's original, Tandoori Chicken, Stuff Mushroom again an original of Joe, chilli fish, stuff papodams, etc.
And must try desserts are Banoffie pie.
Sep 23, 2019
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Macbern Fernandes
+4
Definitely a place to relax and unwind wid sum awesum music by Seby and Elston on Saturdays dis place comes alive the decor and the ambience is wonderful so is the menu typical Goan food wid sum interesting dishes as well! Will definitely recommend it to everyone!
Jul 01, 2019
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Veleston Rato
+4
Located besides a river this restaurant serves the best seafood. I would rate the ambiance a 5 of 10 and food 6 of 10. Overall it’s a worth visit.
Jun 12, 2019
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Jesenta
+4
We reached the place after a long walk from radisson blu and landed up at 10.30pm, at first the serving staff head said the place is going to shut soon so order fast. Anyways we were very hungry so quickly ordered food. The food arrived very soon, our order was mostly seafood which was so tasty that it was worth the 3km walk. The fried prawns was very fresh and tasty, the food portion size is really worth the money. The icing on the cake and that enhanced our experience was the lovely retro songs being played. Made me wanna get up and dance. Overall a very good experience and would recommend this place to all. 3 cheers for this restaurant owner and the chef 👏👏👏
May 21, 2019
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Spoons Of Flavor
+4
The ambience is really good as it is located riverside. The staff here is also really nice and attentive. I’m obsessed with the chicken tikka here and it is an must try
May 12, 2019
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Jinel Vaz
+4
Joe's river cove on the river bank is an fantastic experience. The taste was great and so was the quantity,
good food , reasonably priced , excellent ambiance. Overall we had a great time .
May 08, 2019
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Keefe Pereira
+4
Nice place I’ve been here many times , great food great service the surroundings also nice n clean well maintained good beverages too do try the cocktails
Apr 20, 2019
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Steps.and.bites
+4
Enjoyed the food here plus the ambience of this place is good as it is located Riverside. So here I tried fish fingers which was served with mayo dip. They tasted really good and the quantity was also fair enough.
Apr 03, 2019
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Clyde Dsouza
+5
Very nice ambience...
The food is delicious and excellent choice on the menu
Very Quick service and food is super quick to arrive.
They even have live music on weekends
Mar 26, 2019
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Diksha Gupta
+4
It's a budget friendly and a good place to go with family and friends .I have been here a no. of times .On weekends they have live music also .
They have good parking space .And a covered and open sitting. Service is also good .
Feb 24, 2019
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Thefoodee_boy
+4
This place is one of the best places in goa for having sea food..you know how it feels having your food next to a river side...the ambience is awesome..the food is good enough for such a good ambience...the service needs to be improved..the food quality is fine enough...a must visit place..i am damn sure that you’ll love this place.

Ambience ~ 4.5/5
Taste ~ 4/5
Service ~ 3.7/5
Food quality ~ 4/5
Worth for money ~ 4/5
Feb 11, 2019
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Anmol Agarwal
+4
Great restaurant in Cavelossim set aside a river giving it a picturesque view. We went as a group of 30 people and their service was just amazing. They served us buffet containing Butter Chicken, Chicken 65, Veg Kofta and Kadhai Paneer. For the starters we had Mushroom Cutlets, Fries, Chicken Cutlet, hariyali Kebab. The starters were good, and buffet was fine as well, considering the price and variety it was a bang for the buck. For desserts they served ice cream.
Jan 29, 2019
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Melantha Fernandes
+5
My go to place . This is nice for a relaxed evening, unless there is a private function then it's loud. The sausage cheese naan is my favourite here
Jan 16, 2019
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Indu Pandey
+5
Had been yesterday - yes there was a bit of wait time, a bit of chaos as well but the food and ambience along with an honest effort from the staff to make you happy ensures you ignore all of it particularly if that’s the last Sunday of the year😊😊 We had stuffed mushrooms, fish finger and chicken cheese kebab which were juiciest to the last bite along with a perfect mojito and pinacolada all within 1k ... plus a lively live performance made the evening quite a memorable one ! Must visit for all foodies is what I would say ! It’s too good to be missed.
Dec 31, 2018
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Aman Preet
+4
Amazing place and vibes. Food quality and taste good too. Loved the seafood here. Would definitely recommend visiting when near cavelossim beach.
Dec 28, 2018
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John Emmanuel
+4
Entertaining evening with good food and live music.
It’s difficult to locate after sundown
Staff were helpful and suggested what to eat.
We had our food served in 15 minutes.
Oct 26, 2018
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RICHARD D'MONTE
+4
Great restaurant with a great ambience. Scenic views of the Sal river cove here. Food was delicious. There is also value for money for the food served here. Would recommend to friends about this place.
Oct 12, 2018
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Pooja Varma
+5
This place is one of the best places to have Goan food... We ordered chicken cafreal and Goan prawn curry with rice.... Amazing and authentic is how I can describe it..

The location adds on to the amazing food experience.. it's just quiet and beautiful...

Food, location service everything about this place is good... A place definitely recommended for foodies to visit ..
Sep 23, 2018
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Sreeja Kavuparambil
+4
Awsome ambience, perfect location and great food we ordered goan cuisine and some chinese food both where awsome . Perfect for couples we had an awsome candel light dinner
Sep 16, 2018
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Nisha Viplav Zossalcar
+4
Good ambience. Food was good as we wanted both veg and non veg options. That was perfect.
Riverside hence a very cool ambience.
Staff was polite and good.
Aug 25, 2018
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Gaurav Pandey
+4
If not food, do visit them for their live music when mark is playing. That man is gooood, infact best in goa so far.

Food wise, we ordered prawns balchao, chicken xacuti and chicken kashmiri. Except prawns, which were disappointing, everything else was upto standards and taste.

By the way, they do serve amazing mojito(alcoholic one) and the location is pretty too!
Aug 18, 2018
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Vivek Debnath
+5
Well to be honest,having your meal next to river feels great and rare to experience. And this place offers really good food and reasonable too. Has very polite people who serve. Cant ask for anything better.
Aug 13, 2018
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Jasmirafernandes
+5
This place never fails to amaze me every time i step into it. Just an amazing and reasonable place to be with your friends, family and colleagues.
Must tries: Stuffed Mushrooms, Tandoori Squids, Paneer Tikka, Beef chilly fry, Chicken Cafreal and Crab Xec Xec. 🤤

I recommend this place 100%!!!
Go Joes!!! 🙌🏻😇😍
Aug 07, 2018
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Christina Faleiro
+4
Love the ambience. Came here for my farewell lunch with my work team. We ordered stuffed mushroom, butter garlic squids and tandoori chicken which were awesome except the stuffed crabs- really a downer, did not like as it was too dry and tasted stale. We also had cheese garlic naan, butter chicken and chicken patiala. Everything in main course was really tasty except The ch.patiala which was almost tasteless, did not like it at all.
Aug 01, 2018
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Sunil Nataraj
+4
Chicken Cafreal, and Stuffed Mushrooms were by far the best dishes we had at Joe’s. A little busy on weekends and hard to get a good table.
Service is great with good recommendations.
Jul 14, 2018
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Mohit Adhikari
+5
Live music, lovely ambiance and a perfect river side location, this place has it all! The food is delicious, prawns fresh as ever, pork chops perfectly cooked with an amazing BBQ sauce. Tucked away in a quite remote area, it may not be one's first choice. Truly a must visit for every Nonveg Lover visiting South Goa!
Jul 02, 2018
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Elesbaan Pereira
+3.5
Decent place for seafood. Located right after the assolna-cavelossim bridge, this place is usually crowded with localities. The view of river sal from the restaurant is a big plus. Food is pretty decent and the service is real quick. The rawa fried prawns and chicken lollipop are a must try.
May 26, 2018
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Fabiola Rodrigues
+4
A very pleasant ambience along the river side. Ample parking space. Staff is courteous as well. Though the taste of the food is not the best, it can be better. Will surely visit again
May 16, 2018
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Gautami Pai
+5
We had gone here on Sunday..its in assolna.really an awesome place with scenic view.we had gone in afternoon so it wasn't very cool but the cool breeze on the banks of the river just adds to the day..for starters we ordered butter garlic squids which is one of the best I have tasted till now..we also had prawns roll and some orange drink for appetizer. For main course we had their cheese garlic naan and chicken kashmiri which was lip smacking. The prices are also nominal and the food they serve is too good.highly recommended place.
May 01, 2018
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Silkam Fernandes
+5
Well if you're heading towards the assolna - cavelossim Bridge just for a day out, then you might wana stop by this restaurant by the river. Lovely place to be. No fancy air-conditioned restaurant. You'll love the natural breeze. Though it is quite hot in summers. The food is great. Must try is stuffed mushrooms and prawns stuffed Papad. The menu might not be vast but the food is lovely. Reasonable, pocket friendly, ample parking space.
Apr 28, 2018
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Lucita
+5
Loved this place and ambience. Very nice place by the river to chill with friends and family.
Service is extremely fast and staff is polite.
Food is tasty. Specially seafood.
Prices are reasonable too.

Apr 17, 2018
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Yohanna
+4
Always great coming here for Goan food. The sausage naan is loaded with the ever so delicious Goan sausages. Stuffed mushroom was also a great starter.
This time we tried an Indian main course- Chicken Tikka which also turned out to be a good dish.
Would always recommend this place for the Goan food which is a hit every time.
Mar 12, 2018
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Erica George
+4
This place is a gem hidden in south Goa. The food is relaxed and fantastic,the ambiance is sussegado like of goa, some live music and dancing bring this place to life! It's speciality is sea food and beef chilly fry! Must try,the mussels rawa fry and the fish curry rice!
If you want to experience some amazing gown food this is it!
Feb 27, 2018
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Shreya Rao
+3.5
Joe's River Cove has a lovely view of the river, no matter where you sit! Undoubtely,the ambience is great. As far as the food is concerned it's good too. Nothing spectacular though. The batter fried squids were too rubbery. The chicken cheese kebab was decent. The had quick service. Overall a nice laidback dining experience
Jan 02, 2018
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Sanket Ekka
+4.5
The food was very nice and the drinks served were amazing as well. Food flavor and presentation was very satisfying. Staff was responsive. Ambience was very calming. Prices are reasonable.
Dec 28, 2017
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Utkarsh K
+4
A pleasant retreat on the bank of a river, Joe's River Cove is one of my favourite.

It has an ambience akin to some of the best places in Goa. The food is great in taste and also pocket friendly.

You only have to travel to this cove in the quiet part of Cavelossim. This can get difficult as transportation options are limited.

Arrange a vehicle to reach here. There is ample parking space as well.

This place is definitely worth all the efforts.
Dec 04, 2017
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Falesh Dhuri
+4
One of the best restaurant in South Goa, on the banks of River, Food & Ambience too good 😍👌👌 Highly recommend for those who wants Scenic view + Good quality food and service 😍❤
Oct 25, 2017
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Lee-Ayn Fernandes
+3.5
Ambience is fantastic ...rustic and peaceful .Staff courteous and obliging.

Food leaves a lot to be desired.The prawn stuffed papad was very oily and had too much veggies ( more like a spring roll ) papad was soggy.

Mussels crumb fried was just about ok.

Urak was good .

Prawn curry rice was very tasty but unfortunately the prawns were not clean’t and that doesn’t go down well with me.

I would rate the food alone as 3..

Higher overall rating given for ambience and polite service .

I would recommend atleast 1 visit for the river-side experience .
Oct 25, 2017
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RahiI Gupta
+5
This place has it all with great food, great ambiance, friendly staff and it's a bit light on the pocket too. The place is situated next a river or should I say a pond but that in no means takes anyway from the ambiance this place has. You could try anything from the great seafood to the tandoor and also their signature mushroom dish.
Oct 03, 2017
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Shruthi
+4
Went for lunch on a Sunday afternoon. The restaurant at the river side was very beautiful. It was crowded and raining too. Food was tasty and value for money. The main thing I felt bad was the service. Even though there were enough staffs manning the place, there was chaos at the place. One of my order dint reach the kitchen. We had to keep reminding them off each and every thing. Hope they improve on this aspect.

Food : 4/5
Ambience : 5/5
Service : 2/5

Sep 17, 2017
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Amanda Noronha
+4.5
Best and quick service.... love the mushrooms with yummy cheesy filling..... crisp juicy and delicious... u get a lovely view of the lake....
Sep 06, 2017
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Malika Gadekar
+4.5
Among restaurants situated at river front, this is pocket friendly resto I've ever come across. Though they offer fresh sea food, Malai chicken kebab and cheese garlic naan is a must in my order list. Calm ambiance. I found that most of their dishes have sweet taste. They need to work on spiciness of the dishes considering customers preference
Sep 03, 2017
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Shaunak Lawande
+4.5
Places like these are the essence of Goa. A must visit place if you really want to try out seafood. You'll be amazed by the variety they offer. Though their menu isn't fixated to seafood I would seldom opt for chicken at this place. Ordered batter fried squids, butter garlic prawns and Tandoori Squids. Squids being one of my favorite seafoods I always expect them to be good and this place lived up to my expectations. The tandoori squids were slightly undercooked but it didn't make a huge difference. The quantity of butter garlic prawns wasn't worth the price. Coming to the ambiance, a place with a raftered roof and water flowing alongside makes for perfect spot for me to have my lunch/dinner.
Sep 01, 2017
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Carisa Dias
+4
Located by the riverside, this outdoor resto has a variety of savouries to offer. Been here a couple of times! There are things I like and don't like about this place.
Coming to the good part first. Their Cheese Malai Chicken tandoori is absolutely delicious! And so is their stuffed mushrooms. Seafood items are pretty darn good too. As is expected from its location. The Rawa fried mussels and batter fried calamari are amazing too. Sausage naan is good too.
On the flip side, their crispy honey chicken is disappointing. Ordered it twice at different times, giving it a chance, and at both times there wasn't a single hint of honey in it. Their Indian curries are pretty average. Among the mocktails, the orange one (Riverside float, I guess), the combination didn't make sense. Wasn't crazy about the Mickey mouse mocktail as well.
Overall it's a hit and a miss. However, if you choose wisely, you won't be disappointed.
Aug 27, 2017
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Gunjan Sharma
+3.5
Great place to dine, perfect place to be in terms of scenic beauty.
However we did face a little difficulty as were visiting in Monsoons and since this place is near water, insects and creepy crawlies would were in abundance.
Food though is good.
This is indeed Goa's little secret.
Aug 15, 2017
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Russell Perris
+4.5
Love the sausage naan 😍. Ambience, music, food, drinks. If you're looking out for a family dine then this is the place to be at. Perfect location for a restaurant to.
Aug 13, 2017
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Phalguni PrabhuDessai
+4.5
Great food, awesome location, specially during monsoons. Assolna-Cavelossim bridge is just 500m from the restaurant. Restaurant itself has great ambience. Service is quick & staff is very helpful & polite.
Jun 11, 2017
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Nikita Fernandes
+4.5
The ambiance is so calm and breezy just besides the river!They have amazing pork chops. Rates really nominal and food is top class! Love it! Keep going back there. Dishes are quite unique, the quantity is a bit less though. I love it nehooo.
May 26, 2017
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Sailee Paranjpe
+4.5
This place is pocket friendly and is located on the waterfront. Visited yesterday and there was Karaoke on as well as the match screening. The place is nice and lively. The food is good. We had pork chilli, cheese garlic naan, chonak masala rava fry and a few vegetarian dishes. Fish was good. Overall a good place.
May 22, 2017
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Rikesh Mehta
+4
Located in one of the bylanes of cavelossim this place is a must visit .STill unexplored by a lot of tourist this place has a lot to offer ... An amazing lake side view , majority of locals ,authentic Goan food , excellent cocktails and decently priced .
May 01, 2017
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Prashant Pai
+4.5
Food is delicious,Joe the owner is a very friendly gentlemen, Most of time they have live music and the atmosphere is great.Good for families and couples.I have been here for more than ten times.Guyes just go for it.
Apr 26, 2017
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Radni Pai Raiker
+3.5
The food is excellent!! Highly recommend place to visit.
Had order for chicken haryali kabab. It was very well marinated and soft. Their calamari batter fry was awesome. For main course we had cheese garlic naan and chicken tikka masala.
Apr 22, 2017
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Anuradha Kamat
+3.5
Had a great experience...... Nice place to hangout with friend's and family ... Good ambience... Awesome and reasonable food....Loved chicken tikka and cheese stuffed mushroom....
Apr 16, 2017
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Swayam Prakash Dash
+3.5
The place is located by the riverside, ambience is above average and so is the food.. But this is a definitely the most pocket friendly place when compared to the rest of the restaurants in and around cavelossim.. We ordered a butter garlic calamari, a plate of honey chilli chicken and a couple of drinks.. Sevice was quick.. The live music was definitely a mood lifter and a lot of people also participated in the karaoke sessions..a good place if you want some good food/drinks and a very pocket friendly prices.. Good work, just improve the ambience and this might be the next big thing.
Mar 25, 2017
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Gayatri Aradhana
+3.5
Good lively place.. Food is decent, ambience is good..
If you are in South Goa, you should visit this place just for a different experience​. Food n drinks are decently priced. Try getting a place near the river. Swayam Prakash Dash
Mar 19, 2017
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Kedar B
+5
We had been here on Friday night 17-02-2017 and again on Saturday night. The place was crowded on both the occassions but on Saturday it was just too much for them to handle. We had to locate the servers couple of times as they were lost in keeping track of so many guests. So the service at peak hours definately needs improvement.
Coming to food we tried pork chilly, prawns balchao, stuffed mushrooms, prawns curry, grilled pork chops, and all the items entertained taste buds. Very good preparation and taste. Also tried the caramal custard dessert and it was ok. Drinks were good and priced nicely.
Coming to ambience, the river side feel gives it a very good touch and makes you feel like an outside India dining experience. Live music also helps in lightening up the mood. Ambient lighting on the river side bushes gives a nice touch.
All in all a very good place, but make sure you visit well ahead of peak hours.
Feb 22, 2017
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Sudipta Paul
+4.5
Visited this place seeing zomato yet I think I got much more than what I expected. The local cuisine was really delicious we tried the crab xec xec and relished on it. The sarpotel and rice and equally tasty. Surf and turf was a sea food salad but loved the taste and presentation. Would definitely recommend to people visiting south Goa.
Feb 16, 2017
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Rohan Mehrotra
+4
Had a wonderful time spent at Cola beach before coming in...The whole restaurant is open with a bar. The place turns quite dark in the night and do not have enough lights to cover it, that's why they preferred candles. As it is near a river-turned-sewer, there were mosquitoes all around, which was a liability. The food and the bar had excellent choices in cuisines and drinks.
Jan 18, 2017
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Div K
+4
Ordered pork vindaloo. One of the best places I've had it in Goa with all the right spices. Most places the chilliness is just not right. Other than the food the location is just beautiful. With the restaurant right on the river banks the venue could not get any better
Jan 16, 2017
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Alvernaz Savio Deniz
+4
Great place to enjoy the best of of Goan cuisine, relaxing place to hang around with friends and family.
need improvement on service and the day entertainment with the background music as place felt bit cold. Might consider to have more staff interaction to suggest the Goan food delicacy to the customers visiting since most staff employed find difficulty to suggest the food. overall a great place to dine in for lunch and dinner. Prawns curry was awesome.
Jan 15, 2017
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Gayatri Naik
+4
The USP of this place is the picturesque view of the river. The river is so near to the seatings that just sitting there is an experience in itself. It's not enclosed by any walls by any side so it really feels pleasant sitting by the vicinity of the river. What impressed me even more than this was the pricing.
This being my first place of dining out in Goa, the prices just blew me away. Not only drinks, but the food was cheap as well. The list of items that I tried are as follows:

•Cream Of Chicken Soup: 4.5/5
Thick creamy soup with shreds of chicken & some cream on top. Tasted quite buttery but it made complete justice to the name.

• Prawns in Butter Garlic: 4/5
Large sized prawns butter fried in abundant chopped garlic. They gave it with some nice salad & both tasted decent without being too heavy.

•Honey Schezwan Crispy Chicken: 3.5/5
It wasn't bad at all. But according to chinese standards it wasn't exactly of the same taste which I had expected. But it tasted pretty alright nonetheless.

•Masala Fried Kingfish: 3.5/5
Sleek slices of kingfish with red masala smothered all over. I actually wanted to order for rawa fried kingfish but thought this one would be rawa fried as well but with some extra masala. But anyway, I wont blame them for my lack of understanding.

•Fish Ambotik Curry: 4/5
Runny fish curry with the perfect balance of sour and spice. Must have if you're a fan of fish curries.

•Prawns Balchao: 3.5/5
Red spicy curry with small sized prawns having a mild flavour of vinegar. This one wasn't thick as well but tasted good with rice.

•Butter Garlic Naan: 5/5
Ultimate show stealer. Absolutely loved this. Even if you avoid naans like me, you should make an exception and have this one, you won't regret even one bit.

•Tandoori Roti: 4/5
The diameter of this roti was extra large. Good for people with great appetite.

• Plain steamed rice: 5/5
With some extra gravy remaining, we opted for plain rice to have with it. The rice was served hot & fresh & probably the best plain rice I had so far in my entire life.

The only missing item in the menu was sol kadhi which I am a biggest fan of. Apart from that every dish was pretty satisfactory, some being quite stellar. Service was decent as well. So next time if anybody happens to ask me some great places in Goa, this would definitely be somewhere on top of the list.

Jan 04, 2017
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Jonathan Fernandes
+4
Worth the try . Great environment and the live music just makes your visit worth the hit . The food is amazing .Highly recommended dishes are pork sausage naan, stuff mushrooms are worth the try ..
Dec 31, 2016
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Charlton Fernandes
+4
Good Food accompanied by awesome ambiance!

In my opinion, we got the best seats in the restaurant, on the deck next to a distributary of river sal. The food was very good but quantity was missing for the price. The service was quick and well responsive. I would recommend pre booking as the restaurant was jam packed when we went there and we probably got the last table.
Dec 31, 2016
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Elaine Andrade
+4
This place has a lovely view to relax and have a beer. The food is pretty dent as well. It provides you a wholesome holiday feel with food, drinks and the view.
Dec 13, 2016
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Akshay Kaps
+5
This place is one of my best off city dinner out. Best taste food, price is also worth for ambiance, my fav chicken tandoori and Cheese stuff mushroom. Romantic place if you are planing to go with your special someone.
Dec 06, 2016
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Sneha Kanekar
+4.5
This place has an amazing view n is right besides river. We ordered virgin mohito, fruit fantasy, shark reachado, banjara kabab. Cheese malai tandoori and stuffed mushrooms are must try. Also service is quick. A great place for perfect weekends :)
Nov 28, 2016
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Nikhil
+4.5
Must try place if you're in South Goa. Close to the resorts, next to the Sal river (like right next to it) with some soothing music, it's a great place that's humbly done. The seafood is great. Above all, it's not really expensive, and eating next to the river is quite magical. Also, Joe, the owner a very nice man.
Must haves:
Prawn curry and rice (this is really a must)
Kingfish fry -rava and masala
Prawn balchao
Shark
Crab XacXac (don't remember exactly)

Vegetarian food was also good.
Desert was good too.
Oct 09, 2016
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Subrai Sambary
+3.5
Stuffed mushrooms & Prawns Manchurian is what i would like to suggest if anyone is about to visit this place. As far as cuisine is concerned, River cove is not a bad option to choose. I would prefer it for the lunch rather than dinner as the lighting is not that great and you might find insects on your table due to the light of the candle.
Sep 11, 2016
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Manan Kapoor
+4
Wanted to try some good family place where the ambience is lively, food is good, good options to choose from different cuisines and of course a sea food place... Goa without sea food is a strict no no for me... We were staying down south in Goa at the Radisson Blu.. It was kind of late and we first thought of driving down to Martin's corner which is a good 40 mins drive ... The staff at the hotel suggested Joe's Cove... My wife is not big time into sea food so I was hoping it had some good chicken options ... We landed here... Nice lively music ... Right next to the river ... It was just a 5 minute drive from the hotel... To my surprise the parking was full... About 25 cars parked or so... This place felt like in the middle of nowhere .. South goa is peaceful and you do not find it crowded and packed like north goa...

Anyways we have our luck a try .. My wife ordered butter nan's .. Chicken malai tikka... I picked on rawa fried fish .. Surmai ( Kingfish) ..and garlic prawns semi gravy with chicken fried rice ... And a Virgin Mohito ..lot of food ...

The service was lightening quick ... The food pipping hot.. Could not complain on the service... The portions were very generous ... I knew if I was to stuff everything down I would have a hard time walking back to my car :-)...

The rawa fish were 2 good plate size pieces of fish .. Nice thin and coated very nicely.. Absolutely fresh and amazingly tasty .. Loved it... The prawns could have been a bit better.. We're a bit too thickly coated when fried ... Could not feel the crunchiness .. The malai tikka was absolutely amazing ... The Mohito could have been better for the price .. A bit pricey when you compare with the food..

At the end we just hit 4 digits on our bill :-) .. Extremely economical...

I would definitely come in again... I think this place is going to turn out to be a big popular place to eat I. South goa... I hope they maintain their value for money and service ....


Sep 09, 2016
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Carol
+4
Amazing place to dine at in the South. Very peaceful and lovely ambience. It's situated perfectly overlooking the river and I'd say the setting is perfect for romantic dates. However it's a perfectly good place for families too. Tried some of their beef starters and fish, liked what I had. The service is swift and overall a pleasant experience.
Sep 04, 2016
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A Canadian
+4
I happen to live fairly nearby, so I have eaten here a good dozen times.

To start with it should be noted that most of the year the adjacent "Cove" is highly impacted by the tide. At low tide we call it Joe's Swamp Cove and it's not nearly as pleasant. In the monsoon it's pleasant around the clock, otherwise check the tides, if it's extremely low tide, don't go for the ambience.

Having said that, it's really worth visiting. The crowd is 80-90% local Goans, despite being near Cavelossim which has a lot of foreign tourism.

Food-wise, I'll start with what to avoid. Pizza is not their strength and the crab dishes are a lot of work for very little meat.

Their strength is Chinese and tandoor. The tandoori pork is fantastic. It's glazed with a sweet/savory/spicy bbq sauce and really nice, not-too-fatty pieces of boneless pork cooked in skewers. I've had it be a bit tough, but in general it's the best item on their menu.

Their traditional Goan fare is good-not-great in my experience. Starters and Chinese are where we've been most satisfied. The honey crispy chicken is another favorite of my kids.
Sep 02, 2016
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Alina Angle
+4
This restaurant located on the banks of river Sal has a breathtaking view and an appealing ambiance. The rates are reasonable and service is average. Their chicken cheese Malai tandoori is a bomb. The chicken chilly fry, Caesar salad, any seafood ( my favourite- prawns, squids and mussels) in masala fry and prawn curry rice is recommended for the mains. In Chinese the chicken chilly tastes nice. Avoid ordering the prawns stuffed papads and Singapore chicken, it tastes pathetic.
Aug 27, 2016
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Kajal Varma
+4
This place is known for its amazing view of the river. If you're having dinner, the river isn't visible in the dark but there are pretty lights on the other side of the river, so the view is good during the day as well as night. It has a very pretty ambience. Food is also well cooked and well priced, and the service is good.
Jul 10, 2016
5
Swella
+5
Great views of the village side of Goa.This place we randomly bumped in while travelling on bikes of south Goa road, and a happy surprises are always brings big smile on your face… The ambience is superb here.. Service is also very quick... The food is decent. Menu was interesting and had a touch of authentic Goan touch in every section. Liked everything I ordered. Food is good as I tried other places in Goa for seafood I found this place on the average side... Overall, a must visit if you happen to be in this part of Goa.
4
Mr. Shwetkumar Tendolkar
+4
Had an amazing lunch at Jose River Cove in Goa today! The restaurant's serene atmosphere by the water added to the overall experience. The view was breathtaking, and we even celebrated our sir's birthday there. A perfect blend of good food and a great ambiance!
4
Rachita Phadte
+4
Great service, staff is very helpful. Amazing food, each and every dish was perfect and loved the ambience. Preferable option when in the mood for sea food .
5
Deepshikha Singh
+5
It's beside a beautiful lake and oh my what delicious food!! Must try items - stuffed mushroom, prawns butter garlic and also if you are a crab fan then stuffed crabs too! And the highlight was Banoffee pie!! ❤️
4
Gyan Ranjan
+4
We were wandering in Cavelossim for a place to dine in and spotted this beauty by the riverside. Decided to give it a go. Nice, quiet ambience. Well lit up and soft music added to the charm. Now about the food. We tried prawns masala fry and loved it. Pricing wise too this place is quite reasonable. This place is easy to spot and has plenty of parking available. If you are in this area I'd definitely recommend you to try this place out.
4
Wen_d
+4
Lovely ambience, good tasty food, and quick service. The live music that was played helped make the evening more pleasant and enjoyable.
5
Telma Menezes
+5
Delectable cuisine offered at a budget-friendly cost. The ambiance is truly exceptional, making it a definite destination for a family outing. A welcoming environment. The soothing sound of water adds an extra layer of relaxation. The staff exhibit remarkable politeness and professionalism. We enjoyed the Stuffed Mushrooms, Bombil Rava Fry, Prawn Fry, Chicken Tikka Masala and Naans.
4
Siddharth Ambroise
+4
The ambience is very relaxed. You can watch the Sal river flow by as you eat. They serve alcohol and food. The food is good. I won't call it the greatest but it's not bad at all. They serve veg and non veg food.
4
Jickson Sebastian
+4
Great place if you want to get a feel of live music with decent food. The live music had lot of Goan / English songs , which was unique. Prawns fried rice / stuffed mushrooms and stuffed crab were amazing. The pomfret tandoor fish and prawns clear soup could have been better.
5
Dr Pratista Kunkolienkar
+5
Delicious food at an affordable price. The ambience is awesome. A must visit place along with the family. The place is baby friendly too. The sound of the waters is more relaxing. The staff are very polite.
5
Vicky Dias
+5
Good food with a view by the river Ambience 5* Tried mix fried rice, Prawns Curry w Rice, Goan Sausage chilly (chorizo) 5⭐ Squids raechad masala 4* Kingfish fry was good but not that fresh! (Rainy season) Afternoon last order's taken at 3
5
Royden Dsouza
+5
The food is really good 👍 with a nice and peaceful atmosphere. The place was clean and looked really beautiful. Overall it's a nice place to spend time with family and friends, especially for lunch and dinner.
5
Kingsley Fernandes
+5
Great place for seafood and authentic goan food. The food is well priced and this place has that perfect charm with those lights in the evening. There are one man bands playing here on weekends so you can enjoy your dinner while listening and dancing to their beats. Ample of parking space is available.
5
Maximus Cruz
+5
Awesome food, ambience, vibe, music, everything. Had a truly great and memorable evening with family as everything was simply perfect. Don't think twice, just go there.
5
Yashendu Joshi
+5
Amazing place, food and atmosphere. Visited before Xmas. Place is suitable for a casual dinner/lunch, party, family outing or for a date. Service is fast and parking is available. Tried butter garlic prawns, stuffed mushroom (must try), pizza and mixed fried rice - everything was good and mushrooms were exceptional. Must visit when in South goa.
5
S Dias
+5
Great place to relax and have family lunch/dinner. Food quality is good.
4
Phani Marupaka
+4
Good experience. Beautiful place. Also hosts functions. The food was good, except for the pizza (do not order, it's home made and doesn't taste good ) , drinks were inexpensive. They lack enough fans and it was very sultry, I hope they can change that soon. Overall a good experience to visit.
5
Atul Bachhav (ATLEE)
+5
This place we randomly bumped in while travelling on bikes of south Goa road, and a happy surprises are always brings big smile on your face… Food 🍱 Ambiance and the view was amazing… we really spent a good time out here … it’s a good place to have food and the staff is too cooperative… very happy to be here
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