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The Copper Onion

87/100 (7017 ratings)

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"Terrific High End DiningTotally loved everything that we ordered, from the perfectly prepared patatas bravas to the trout, which happens to..."

Aarushi Mehra

"Come here and get the beef Stroganoff. It is insanely good!! This place has got great vibes, great food, and great service. A must visit in SLC for..."

LP

"The Copper Onion was recommended by a Hertz Rep at the airport...she wasn’t wrong! The food was great but outdone by the awesome service &..."

Priyanka Bhatia

"Glorious food and great service. I had the burger and it was one of the best I’ve ever had—so much flavor, so much depth. Nothing overpowered..."

Katherine Rhodes

"Very busy and popular place in SLC with warm and welcoming atmosphere. This is the place that for the first time in my life I absolutely enjoyed..."

Mamma Leone

"I’m currently obsessed with a restaurant in Salt Lake City called The Copper Onion. I’m actually so obsessed with this place that it could just..."

Flirty Foodie

"Great ambiance, prompt service, and very good food! It's a fairly nice place but not too nice for the server to offer up crayons and paper to my 3..."

Foodisgood

"Great local place! A bit pricey but worth it. I loved the Beef Stroganoff. When I was given the recommendation I thought of mediocre cuts of meat,..."

BeenBitten

"This is my second time here and the food and dining experience get better every time. You can taste the love and precision with which each bite. You..."

Josh Hanrahan

"The staff was attentive and knowledgable about the food. I sat at the bar and watched my red pepper pasta as it was prepared. It was delicious...."

C. Haney

"Mixed Feelings; Go for the Wagyu Stroganoff. Positives:-Excellent cheese course options. I strongly recommend the Olive Oil Cake for dessert,..."

AKM

"Best Kitchen I have seen in action!. We were here for an event in town and they were packed but we had the opportunity to sit "at the bar" which was..."

Jgf2427

"Don't ge the meat loaf!. I've been here a few times and its good. Not as great as everybody says though. The stroganoff is really good and so is the..."

Prettiestgirlalive

"Tried brunch once and it was great! Went back to try the dinner and not as great. Portions were on the smaller side but quite pricey. Service wasn't..."

Rissa

"Absolutely a great place. Would recommend this place to anyone. Food was great, service was top notch, and atmosphere is perfect. Don't miss out on..."

Mark

"Great people watching. The foods pretty good, too, although a little more on the spendy side. They have a great place to chill and have a drink while..."

The One And Only

"Give it a second chance. We ate here 2 years ago and vowed never to go back because we were less than impressed. Fortunately, we have some friends..."

Ileneroberds

"We went there for brunch on Saturday, and it was so delicious! My husband ordered a frittata, and it was just the perfect frittata texture. I had a..."

Irma

"Burger.... Every time i come with friends and they order other items on the menu, i am ALWAYS impressed with them - i can't, however get away from..."

Oooohlamour

"Excellent service. Food was great. The meat and cheese app. Was a great addition to our meal. My only complaint is that it is very loud and close..."

Darby

"Great Food Exists In SLC. Holy crap! I actually found a place in SLC I loved. How have i never been here before? Had a great bottle of white Burgundy..."

Michael

"We picked Copper Onion because they have Fried Pork Belly on the menu. It turns out to be one of the best we have had for a long long time. We..."

Gilbert Yeung

"This is my favorite restaurant in SLC. I enjoy sitting at the bar and watching the chefs cook my food. I have taken a lot of out of state clients to..."

Dlvng

"Best downtown lunch. Today we had risotto with tiny green beans and mushrooms, asparagus/pea soup and the justly famous ricotta dumplings. Everything..."

Anon4

"The Pork Belly was amazing! Cooked just right! The cheese we tried was also excellent! Wasn't to big a fan of the Chicken and Tomato soup, it was way..."

Ty Miller

"Tasty. This was my first time to visit The Copper Onion. I was very pleased with the food. My Ribeye steak was cooked perfectly, crispy on the..."

Michael

"Enjoyable Experience!. This is my first experience with the Salt Lake City food scene. Everything I tried was outstanding from a well recommended..."

JAR

"I need to start off by saying I am a frequent guest here. So clearly I like it. That being said, I've realized they always make me feel rushed..."

Rob Murdock

"Great restaurant. Their Cuban sandwich and burger were great. The ricotta dumplings were..."

Mexihombre

"I had the carbonara pasta and it was great !! The service is awesome ! Really good place to have a nice dinner ! I love..."

Khaled

"Brunch.....yes, please. I love this place for that wonderful meal located between breakfast and lunch. My husband loves he can one of his favorite..."

Foodie Girl

"WOW. Ate here with my girlfriend for our 3yr. Probably won't be able to afford to come again until next year though (still broke college students)...."

Greg Scott

"If you are on town you really need to go here. Innovative and..."

Tom

"Good. Love this place. Really fun atmosphere...a little crowded and tight. The food is great. Love their..."

Laura

"Apres movie delight!. Recently had light supper on the patio at the Onion with two friends. It was my first visit, and certain to be one of many. The..."

Savvy

"Pretty amazing!. Finally had a chance to go with some out of town friends. We are all fairly critical but had high expectations. And, they were..."

Dudley McIlhenny

"We were there on Sunday for lunch. It was a little noisey for my likes. They have a nice drink selection, & the food was well prepared. I also like..."

Yoop

"Awesome Food. In town for the day and saw it on Urbanspoon. Decided to try because it had high ratings. After eating there I think they should be..."

Paz

"Interesting and delicious food, great ambiance!. For a nice not-too-exotic-but-still-interesting night out on the town, the Copper Onion is..."

Seeker Of Yummy Food

"Amazing. I don't know how this place is only 84%. I'll put it simply - I had the kind of upbringing that led me to eating at restaurants with 3..."

Hunger Advokat

"Amazing. If I wanted to run a restaurant, this is how it would be. Warm and convivial, serious about food without being fussy. Everything we had was..."

Tristyn Schreiber Duffy

"Birthday Bliss. I love this restaurant. Love it! The pork belly with Brussels sprouts, parsnip, and preserved cherry was amazing. Melt in your mouth..."

Kris

"Is there anything better?. Seriously... Is there any place better to eat than The Copper Onion? I don't believe so. Not only is the food amazing, but..."

NicoleF

"I found the ambiance noisy. Service slow. Interesting menu all the diners I was with were happy with their dinner..."

Deb

"Amazing. Came for dine around and was not disappointed at all. Probably one of the best meals I've had in SLC, no.... the best meal. Love the..."

Iamjackseyeballs

"One of the best in SLC.... After two visits to the Copper Onion I am convinced that this is one of the best restaurants in SLC. I love the warm and..."

Ramona

"The copper onion is definitely a unique place in utah. The interior feels so summery and fresh. I've been twice, both times the food has been really..."

Nomerama

"Pork Belly Salad. Delicious food made with many local ingredients. The pork belly salad is one of my favorites. Casual atmosphere and friendly staff..."

Fangtong79

"Love the feel of this reataurant. And the food was delicious too! Try the..."

Mickelle

"Nice place. Nice menu, fresh food. This is a good restaurant. A little pricey, but for a special occasion, this is a..."

T

"Exceptional burger, nice soft french..."

Bruce

"Top Notch all around. Copper Onion is a great addition to SLC. I feel like I'm eating in Chicago or L.A. The entrees have always been made to order..."

Jonathan Mauer

"I took my husband to the Copper Onion for his fortieth birthday. We had a fantastic server who had great recommendations. We had the mushrooms and..."

Ashley Eddington-Hoopes

"Perfectly poached eggs are hard to come by...."

Mr B

"Tasty!. I had brunch at the Copper Onion today and it was good! I had their cheese burger. It was perfectly cooked, very juicy and the meat had great..."

Local Chow

"Small and fun tucked away on state street. Had the halibut special and it was superb. Steak was done perfectly and martinis were unique. Service was..."

Kpower

"Overall, just delightful. From service to food, everything was definitely above and beyond my expectations. The decor is a bit odd, with pigs all..."

Rainy Porter

"Favorite Sunday Blinner. I always have great experience at The Copper Onion. Great food and wonderful staff. I love sitting at the chef's counter on..."

Catcicle

"Unbelievable!. I went to the Copper Onion last night and it was amazing! We ordered a variety of dishes and all shared among 5 of us. I don't think..."

RASCO

"Sit at the counter to watch the way a well run kitchen should work. Corners are not cut, technique is correct, ingredients top quality. The result is..."

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David Mayne

"Got a last minute reservation on a Friday night and it was packed but ambience was nice. Steak Frites were good except for the fries were overcooked...."

Johnny Chhim

"Brussels sprouts will leave a sour taste in your mouth as they are very acidic. Drinks & Service was great. The only dish that lived to its..."

Rohan Paliwal

"The Copper Onion is the perfect date spot you’ll want to get a reservation for or try to slide into the first come first served bar area. I started..."

Shelbi Svoboda

"It was my first time coming here and what a great experience. I got the beef stroganoff and it was a solid 9/10. The dish was really salty otherwise..."

Michelle L

"Good was delicious and the atmosphere was just right - lots of conversation without being too loud. Beautiful outside patio as well. They don’t..."

Brooke Henson

"Lovely atmosphere! Our server was prompt and gave us great service. The food was delicious. Price was reasonable. We paid $17 for their burger and..."

Bruce Serrano

"It was our first time visiting the restaurant. The gentleman at the reception was very nice and took us to our seat. We ordered Patatas bravas, and..."

Eli Casper

"Excellent food, service, and vibe! The servers were exceptionally friendly, had good recommendations and made us feel very welcome. The food was..."

Rahul Gupta

"Cacio e Pepe was very tasty! We sat at the chefs table and it was a sight to see every second of our visit. Talent and teamwork. The servers take..."

rae ann

"Ordered - app. Ricotta Dumplings... main. Five spiced duck. GF got a new York steak special so that probably won't be there if you go... Damn. The..."

Carlos Serrano

"The Carbonara was divine, please get it! You can tell from the taste and texture that the majority of the pieces (pasta, burger patty, fries,..."

Sunny Hsiao

"Great experience overall, 10/10, our date night included cocktails that actually give you a buzz along with great service and food. We had the..."

Briana Andrews

"I love the ambience, environment and service of Copper Onion most. It's super cozy and definitely a great place for a cute dinner date that you could..."

Amy

"This is my wife’s all-time favorite burger. The Copper Onion burger has caramelized onions and duck fat aioli and tastes superb. We’ve been here..."

C. T.

"I remember coming here a few years ago, thinking wow, the food was really good. Last night my wife and I went out and decided to come here again. Oh..."

Miku Kremser

"Had my first visit here on a Saturday night. I get the hype. The vibe of the restaurant is trendy and what you'd want out of a restaurant downtown...."

Christina

"The food was delicious, and the service was great. However, there was a slight unpleasant odor from the coffee cup, which was a minor drawback. It..."

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