Student-Run Restaurant

The Cove Restaurant

Two dining experiences. Maroon Cycle offers à la carte restaurant service. Gray Cycle offers a 3-course prix fixe Community Table.

See When We're Open Reserve a Table
Public service follows the Cape Cod Tech school calendar. Please check the calendar below for current service dates.

Two Ways to Dine

Choose the experience that matches your date.

Maroon Cycle

À La Carte Restaurant Service

Choose from our student-training menu of salads, soups, sandwiches, entrées, desserts, and beverages.

Service: 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Gray Cycle

3-Course Prix Fixe Community Table

$18 per person for all three courses.Course 1: choice of soup or salad • Course 2: entrée • Course 3: dessert.

One seating: 12:00 p.m.

When We're Open

October–December 2026 public dining calendar

OCTOBER

SUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISAT
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2
3
4
5
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7
8
À LA CARTE11:00–12:30
9
À LA CARTE11:00–12:30
10
11
12
NO SCHOOL
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14
15
À LA CARTE11:00–12:30
16
Closed for
school event
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18
19
PRIX FIXE12 PM
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21
22
PRIX FIXE12 PM
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CLOSED
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25
26
PRIX FIXE12 PM
27
28
29
PRIX FIXE12 PM
30
PRIX FIXE12 PM
31

NOVEMBER

SUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISAT
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2
À LA CARTE11:00–12:30
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4
5
À LA CARTE11:00–12:30
6
À LA CARTE11:00–12:30
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8
9
NO SERVICE
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11
12
À LA CARTE11:00–12:30
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À LA CARTE11:00–12:30
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15
16
PRIX FIXE12 PM
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18
19
PRIX FIXE12 PM
20
PRIX FIXE12 PM
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22
23
PRIX FIXE12 PM
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25
NO SCHOOL
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NO SCHOOL
27
NO SCHOOL
28
29
30
À LA CARTE11:00–12:30

DECEMBER

SUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISAT
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2
3
À LA CARTE11:00–12:30
4
À LA CARTE11:00–12:30
5
6
7
À LA CARTE11:00–12:30
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9
10
À LA CARTE11:00–12:30
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À LA CARTE11:00–12:30
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PRIX FIXE12 PM
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PRIX FIXE12 PM
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PRIX FIXE12 PM
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PRIX FIXE12 PM
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24
NO SCHOOL
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NO SCHOOL
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NO SCHOOL
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NO SCHOOL
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NO SCHOOL
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NO SCHOOL
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NO SCHOOL
31
NO SCHOOL
MAROON — À LA CARTE
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
GRAY — PRIX FIXE
One seating at 12:00 p.m.
NO SCHOOL
School closed / no public service
Schedule Notice: The Cove Restaurant follows the Cape Cod Tech school calendar. Service dates and menus are subject to change due to school closures, testing, field trips, weather, or other school-related events. Please check this page for the most current availability.

Maroon Cycle À La Carte Menu

Salads & Soups

The Cove Custom Salad$4
Organic Little Leaf greens, cucumber, red onion, and grape tomatoes.
Add-Ons — $1.50 each
Feta • Cheddar • Fresh chopped bacon • Mediterranean orzo salad • Curried chickpea salad
Protein Add-Ons — $2 each
Chicken salad • Sliced roast beef (4 ounces) • Crispy chicken (gluten-free, 4 ounces)
Dressings
Italian • Balsamic • Ranch • Honey mustard • Lemon-garlic Parmesan • Blue cheese
Curried Chickpea Harvest Salad$5
Organic Little Leaf greens, curried chickpea salad, Granny Smith apple, shaved carrots, and crispy herb chickpea crunch.
Soup of the Day$3
Rotating seasonal soup prepared by Culinary Arts students. Cup only.
Cape Cod Clam Chowder$4
Traditional creamy Cape Cod clam chowder made with Midnight Our chowder clams, potatoes, celery, and bacon. Cup only.

Sandwiches

All restaurant sandwiches include your choice of Crusader Fries, Cove Side Salad, or Mediterranean Orzo Salad.
CCT BLT$8
Crisp bacon, lettuce, and tomato on toasted sourdough with regular or spicy mayonnaise.
Classic Chicken Salad Wrap$8
House chicken salad and lettuce in a whole-wheat wrap.
Roast Beef, Chimichurri & Cheddar Wrap$8
Sliced roast beef, cheddar, and house chimichurri in a sun-dried tomato wrap.

Entrées

Boeuf Bourguignon$12
Slow-braised beef, mushrooms, onions, red-wine sauce, and potato purée.
Rice pilaf may be substituted.
All-American Smash Burger$10
Two 4-oz beef patties, two strips of bacon, grilled onions, American cheese, toasted potato bun, and pickle spear.
Choice of Crusader Fries, Cove Side Salad, or Mediterranean Orzo Salad.
Chicken Piccata$11
Chicken with lemon-caper white-wine butter sauce, rice pilaf, and seasonal vegetable medley.
Potato purée may be substituted.
Falafel Pita Platter$9
Falafel, warm pita, hummus, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, crumbled feta, red onion, pickled vegetables, and tzatziki sauce.

Sides

Crusader Fries$3
Seasoned fries with Crusader Sauce.
Mediterranean Orzo Salad$2.50
Cove Side Salad$3

Drinks

Hot Coffee$1.50 / $2.50
Small / Large
Cold Brew$3
House-Brewed Hibiscus Iced Tea$1.50
Polar Soda$1.50
Mocktail of the Day$3
Rotating alcohol-free specialty beverage.

Sweets & Bakery

Dessert of the Day$4
Rotating plated dessert prepared by Culinary Arts and Bakeshop students.
Cove Café Cookies & Sweets
Classic Chocolate Chip Cookie$1
Oatmeal Raisin Cookie$1
Almond Glazed Ricotta Cookie$1
Glazed Blueberry Cake Slices$1.50
Whole Blueberry Cake Loaves$4

Gray Cycle Prix Fixe Community Table

All Community Tables: $18 per person for three courses.
Choice of soup or salad, entrée, and dessert. One seating at 12:00 p.m.

October 19 Cycle

Autumn in Burgundy

Course 1: French Bistro Salad or French Onion Soup Course 2: Boeuf Bourguignon, potato purée, glazed carrots Course 3: Chocolate mousse
November 16 Cycle

The Cove Thanksgiving Table

Course 1: Butternut Squash Soup or Autumn Harvest Salad Course 2: Herb-roasted turkey, pan gravy, mashed potatoes, sage stuffing, seasonal vegetables, cranberry relish Course 3: Pumpkin pie with whipped cream
December 14 Cycle

Holiday Harvest Table

Course 1: Winter Greens or Potato-Leek Soup Course 2: Sage-cranberry stuffed pork loin, potato purée, root vegetables Course 3: Gingerbread cake
January 11 Cycle

Italian-American Winter

Course 1: Caesar Salad or Minestrone Course 2: Chicken Parmesan, spaghetti Pomodoro, garlic-roasted broccoli Course 3: Tiramisu
February 1 Cycle

South American Table

Course 1: Avocado-Cabbage Slaw or Black Bean Soup Course 2: Arroz con pollo, sweet plantains, cilantro-lime sauce Course 3: Caramel flan
March 1 Cycle

Irish Country Table

Course 1: House Salad or Chicken Consommé with Wild Rice Course 2: Braised lamb shepherd’s pie Course 3: Bread pudding
March 22 Cycle

First Taste of Spring

Course 1: Spring Greens or Spring Pea-Potato Soup Course 2: Salmon, spring vegetables, parsley potatoes, Dijon-lemon hollandaise Course 3: Strawberry shortcake
April 12 Cycle

Mediterranean Table

Course 1: Three-Bean Salad or Carrot-Ginger Soup Course 2: Falafel mezze platter Course 3: Cinnamon rice pudding
May 3 Cycle

Cape Cod Fish Fry

Course 1: House Salad or Cape Cod Clam Chowder Course 2: Fish and chips, slaw, tartar sauce Course 3: Blueberry bread pudding
May 17 Cycle

Return to Burgundy

Course 1: French Bistro Salad or French Onion Soup Course 2: Boeuf Bourguignon, potato purée, glazed carrots Course 3: Chocolate mousse

Reservations

Reservations for The Cove Restaurant are made by phone only.

Call 508-432-4500
Ask for “Culinary Reservations for The Cove Restaurant” and you will be directed to Culinary Arts for reservations.
Best times to call: 8:00–10:00 a.m. or 1:00–2:00 p.m.

Please review the public dining calendar above before calling so you know whether your preferred date is À La Carte or Prix Fixe service.

Food Allergy Notice: Before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy.

Consumer Advisory: Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.