The Copper Onion

“The service was great. I believe our server’s name was Jaclyn. She was very pleasant and giving us suggestions on what to try. The Turkish egg was delicious. The hashbrowns were delicious. I had a mimosa type drink that was lemon based. I can’t remember the name of it, but I definitely recommend it if you’re in Salt Lake City to check it out.”

“The eggs Benedict were cooked perfectly. And the hollandaise was heavenly, I would definitely get this plate again. The steak was also cooked to a nice medium, pink in the middle, melt in your mouth. Both fries and breakfast potatoes had a nice crisp bite and tender in the middle. We did not have space for dessert, but will be back to try it.”

“The Copper Onion is a must when visiting Salt Lake City. According to its website, since its inception in 2010, Copper Onion has delivered a welcoming and approachable dining experience for all. Each dish is made in-house daily with a commitment to sourcing ingredients locally and sustainably. We were a party of 8 for dinner. We ordered the Carbonara, Wagyu Beef Stroganoff (highly recommend!), Rainbow Trout (comes with Turkish Yogurt and delicious Curried Lentils), and House Meatloaf. Our table also ordered Brussels sprouts and Risotto to share. The Carbonara, Beef Stroganoff, and House Meatloaf are Copper Onion Classics, according to the menu. Highly recommend!”

“We recently dined at The Copper Onion after having it recommended by several locals. After being let down by a handful of overhyped spots on our road trip (looking at you, TikTok), we came in hoping this would be the one—the “golden ticket.” While it didn’t quite reach those heights, it also wasn’t a total miss. To start with the positives, we were seated promptly, which honestly surprised us given how busy we were told it usually is. Our server, Paul, greeted us right away with a smile and set the tone for the evening. He was attentive, upbeat, and genuinely pleasant—great service like that goes a long way and didn’t go unnoticed. We kicked things off with the salt and pepper mussels and the romaine salad (a Caesar-inspired dish). The salad, unfortunately, came out dry and was difficult to cut with a butter knife—this is one of those moments where a steak knife would’ve made a world of difference. We ended up asking for extra dressing just to make it workable. The mussels had good flavor, but the portion felt small and the mussels themselves were on the tiny side. There’s definite potential there, but it fell a bit short of expectations. For entrées, we ordered the Wagyu stroganoff and the meatloaf. The stroganoff featured tender Wagyu and perfectly cooked, clearly house-made pasta—but the portion was surprisingly small. It was one of those dishes where you’re just getting into it, and suddenly… it’s gone. Even a neighboring table that ordered two seemed underwhelmed at first glance. The meatloaf, on the other hand, arrived looking like the comfort dish we were hoping for—a generous portion over mashed potatoes. The sauce wasn’t traditional but had a good flavor. That said, the meatloaf itself felt like it was trying a little too hard to reinvent the wheel instead of delivering that classic, comforting experience. Now, the green beans… I have to mention the green beans. They were very fresh—like, possibly introduced to heat only briefly in passing. Think “just picked from the garden and sent straight to the plate with a quick pep talk.” Unfortunately, they were so firm we couldn’t eat them. A little more time in the kitchen (or even a quick blanch) would’ve gone a long way here. On a positive note, the drinks were solid and enjoyable, and overall pricing felt fair for what we ordered. All in all, The Copper Onion has some strong points—especially the service (thank you, Paul)—but the execution in certain areas didn’t quite match the hype. It’s a good restaurant, just not the standout we were hoping for.”

“We came in for dinner on a Saturday around seven and were able to get seated quickly. Our servers were friendly and very helpful. I opted to try the oysters which I really enjoyed, but there was a lot of sand in the first pair so I had to get a replacement. I really enjoyed my martinis and they were made perfectly. We opted for the bucatini pasta and the shrimp pasta. Unfortunately, they were VERY salty. Like someone had put way too much salt in the pasta water. We didn’t want to complain again, so we just ate it. The lunch menu is very limited, but has some great options. Maybe we just chose the wrong ones that day.”