This place never fails to impress. There's not one item on the menu I wouldn't recommend! The atmosphere itself is a must to check out- cool aesthetic, excellent service, and great location in Atlantic Highlands. I dream about their warm brie (a smoky baked brie dip with roasted tomato and garlic like come on) and dry rub steak. Everything is perfect!! read more

Always a great experience at the Copper Canyon. However, you definitely want to call ahead and make a reservation. It's a hot spot, so it can be hard to get a table. The staff is lovely and the food is to die for. The steak....let me talk about this steak for a second....it is out of this world! We also tried the warmed brie appetizer and we had to order 3 more because we couldn't get enough of it. Michael is such an amazing chef and host and his restaurant has remained at the top of our list of family favorites for years. read more

Everyone raves about the steak at Copper Canyon. As a meat lover who hunts, I am pretty sure the steak was blackstrap from a deer. Not to mention, my dates steak (venison back strap) came out cold. Could of had a better steak at Boston Market buffet night. Margaritas and appetizers were pretty good though! read more

Margaritas are ridiculously good. Crab cake is still the best I've ever had. The steak and frites is mind blowing. I've been going here since to opened and have never been disappointed in anything I've ordered. read more

The food is okay but the service is terrible. They couldn't care less about making reservations and bringing in new business. The hostesses are rude and lie about the available times for tables! read more

Very disappointed. My waitress was very pushy,our drinks were inconsistent, and the food was not brought out the way that I had asked. We had a hefty bill, which is fine, but we were then asked to leave because "another party was coming in." We're currently finishing our drinks very slowly. read more

I had not been to Copper Canyon since before the pandemic and had high hopes, as it was one of my favorite restaurants growing up. And let me tell you - it exceeded any recollection I had of how amazing the cuisine at this establish is. The staff is extremely friendly and outgoing, the service is perfectly timed, and the food is phenomenal. I will be dreaming of those lamb chops and that salsa forever. read more

I went with locals, so our service was good. The food and drinks were near excellent. I had fish tacos and tasted the steak. The guac was delish. I had the grand marnier margarita - sweet and delightful. I think they are overpriced. read more

Pretty simple for the one star really, horrid service... The manager seems to feel that seating a party of six is doing us a "favor"... We were seated at 7:15. Our entrees arrived at 8:55. Earlier we had asked about the status of our order and our waiter said "It's comming right up." When we asked a second time, our waiter said, "It's coming out now." After another seven minutes he suggested we might want to take it to go????? Our cabs were due at 9:00 sharp. So we rushed through a relatively uninspired meal, and when I confronted the manager there was little apology and a lot of attitude. Go there if you're in the mood for 90s style upscale Mex and a state of mind from the staff that reminds you,"It's coming out now" means... "You'll get it when the kitchen feels like it, bitch." You've been warned. read more

Eh is all I can say. Our meal started off on the wrong foot... when we asked for a table for 2, we were asked if we had a reservation. We said no, and the hostess huffed. Then told us they could "squeeze us in", but we would have to eat quickly. The place was EMPTY (maybe 3 tables were taken). We should have walked out at that moment. We didn't we stayed, and were treated poorly by our waiter. He could barely be bothered to help us. We ordered, ate (food was ok drinks were good) and left. The place was STILL EMPTY. If they are trying to manufacture demand they are foolish, because we will never go back. read more

This place stinks . Poor service . And the manager is the worst of all .its over priced Taco Bell . If you want to empty your wallet and get rude service and so so food this is the place to go . Good luck . P.s. Most of the good reviews on here are written by friends of the place . This site is biased toward the restaurant owners . Beware . If I could give it 0 stars I would . read more

Save yourself some time and money We've been coming to Copper Canyon for several years now. It is some of the best tex mex around. Seems like it's been a bit spotty lately though. Chips for salsa and guac were burnt. i'm suprised they served them. The NY strip used to be one of the best around but it seems they've been skimping on the cuts they choose lately. massive layers of fat and grissle in the last one I ordered. for that much money, I expect quite a bit more. the margaritas were outstanding as always. the fish tacos my wife ordered were better in the past as well. seemed like they had either been prepped earlier or they spent too much time under a heat lamp. not sure when they plan on waking up and hiring someone more welcoming as a hostess. This old lady could be one of the more miserable people we've ever encountered. Expect to be treated as if you are lucky to be eating there. They are so close to getting it right. Someone needs to clean house. save your money. for that kind of coin, it should be done right every time. read more

Absolutely delicious high quality food. Service great too! A must try. The Brie appetizer, crab cake and steak AMAZING!!

The food here was amazing. Everything I got was delicious! I can't wait to come back. I got the Golden Canyon Margarita which was fantastic. For food I got the southwest spring rolls as an appetizer and the spice crusted red snapper for my entree. I loved both. Just be forewarned they don't take reservations for parties smaller than 4, so if you don't want to wait you have just have to show up a little earlier. read more

A total favorite of mine. Love it for lunch in the bar or dinner. Margaritas are the BEST! I love the Smokin Margarita that is infused with jalepeno pepper! So amazing. The best black beans in the world! And all of their food is consistent and delicious. Make a reservation. read more

Haven't been in a while for one reason or another food was great service great but I have a problem with a 4.5 % or somewhere around that for credit card usage is crazy and maybe that's why there were tables open on a Saturday night read more

its was ultra expensive .Nothing outstanding ,rather common.The service wasn't matching the prices.We met 3 couples there and all were disappointed.An expensive session.Adios no mas read more

Writing this review based off of the customer service I received on a Saturday, which was super great. I wanted to take my Dad out for dinner, who is a wheelchair user. I left a message on the restaurant's answering machine & received a call back in 20 minutes or so. The guy I spoke with (owner? host?) was extremely kind and understanding - assuring me the place was accessible & so were the bathrooms. Even though they only take reservations for over 4, he took them for us two for early evening (4:30). When we arrived, they had a table ready & opened the door and helped me wheel my Dad in to the restaurant. I'm really thankful for how pleasant and kind they were both over the phone & when we arrived. This kind of service really makes an experience start off great. My Dad and I do not go out often like this so it really made for an awesome time just from the beginning. I also asked over the phone if they had a vegetarian option and the immediate question was if I ate dairy or not. I thought this was also extremely perceptive & accommodating. They were able to make me some fajitas with no dairy, which were very good, lots of different veggies with some delicious guacamole that was on the more creamy-avocado side then citrusy/oniony/etc. I wish they had given just a little bit more guacamole, seeing as there was otherwise just veggies & tortillas. This place seems to have an innovative menu so I think they could pull off a really well executed vegetarian/vegan dish that is creative and fulfilling. Anyway we enjoyed ourselves a lot. Other pluses: great service, decor is lovely, GIANT tequila menu, creative desserts (my Dad loved the key lime ice cream pie), and best, Carton brewery on draft. My only other suggestion is to have some table chips for free, my Dad wanted some but you have to pay for them. I think nice places usually have bread, so why not chips? read more

If you go be sure to ask to sit in Jack's section - don't miss the spicy guacamole - definitely order the steak - and finish it off with the pecan ice cream pie. Margaritas make it all taste that much better! read more

Food was delicious. Was not busy at all, but im guessing it was because it was a Monday. Service was good too. Started with the chips, which are homemade and well worth it. The salsa is nice and smokey with a bit of a kick. Also got the guacamole which is outstanding here. Its pretty much the reason we went. Both my wife and I got the fish tacos. They are deep fried cod in spicy batter. Pretty good and decent spice to it. It did need salt and salsa on it. My parents got the quesadillas and said they enjoyed them. Pretty pricey place and all the food is a la carte which makes it even more expensive. **The crab cakes are real good too read more

Had a fantastic dinner here a couple nights ago. My family and I have been going to Copper Canyon since the days when they were in their old building across the street. It's been years since then, but I'm happy to see that the food is still the same quality. We split several appetizers, my favorite of which was the warm brie. We also really enjoyed the spinach & arugula salad which comes with bacon, currants, sunflower seeds and a very fresh tasting dressing. For an entree I chose the peppered NY strip steak and it was absolutely amazing. It was perfectly seasoned and incredibly tender. The service was also great. We had a very amiable and attentive server, Antonio, and all of our food came promptly. Although the food is definitely on the pricey side, I found all of it to be well worth it! read more

Party of four... been here about 5 times in the last ten years. Service was great. Three star rating is for the food. Ordered the warm Brie appetizer with the charred tomato salsa and garlic. It was delicious, especially with the homemade salsa and roasted garlic but the warm tortillas do not go with this app at all! The salsa is too runny for a warm tortilla.... it just drips out and makes it messy to eat. They need to serve it with tortilla chips! It would be so perfect with chips! The salsa is delicious and has a nice kick and the gooey Brie ... imagine scooping it up in a chip... had I known, I would have asked them to substitute the tortillas with chips. For my entree, I ordered the fried cod tacos. Bland bland bland. It comes with a tablespoon of guacamole, pico de gallo in a flour tortilla and a very watery sauce that tasted like lime juice with chipotle seasoning. It could've been so much better if the cod was seasoned better (tasted like a fish stick with no flavor) and with a better sauce... maybe a chipotle aioli? I asked for Cholula sauce. Nope, they don't carry it. How does a tex-mex place not have Cholula?! Then I asked for Tabasco... Nope... they don't carry that either. The only hot sauce they carry is Sriracha... I do not want a sweet, Thai hot sauce with my tacos... yuck. If I want Thai flavor, I'll go to an Asian restaurant. The chocolate ganache tart was decadent... rich, dark chocolate flavor... not too sweet with a great nut crust. read more

I NEVER write reviews but feel compelled to give everyone a BIG heads up - Don't waste your time or money at this place. You'll get a better meal at chipotle for significantly less money. I'm not sure how they get away with charging such high prices for quesadillas and guacamole. We had to return a chicken quesadilla as the chicken was pink and completely raw inside (visible to everyone at the table). The manager came out and actually argued with our table that is was cooked. And this particular customer was 7 months pregnant, you would think that there would've been some level of sympathy. Pretty much handled the situation in the worst possible way. Pop in for a drink if you like tequila but definitely go elsewhere if you plan on eating anything. read more

Did anyone say TEQUILA! Besides their huge selection of tequila, the food here is amazing. I beg my local friends that we must frequent here more when I'm home... but easily the night here can get pretty costly w/ all the shots, ugh but there just so damn good. I rave about this place in the city and only tell the bennies I really like about it! I swear I'll be here soon CC - ciao ;) read more

Great fish tacos, steak and selection of margaritas! read more

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In my not so humble opinion, this is the best restaurant in NJ for someone who truly appreciates creative uses of ingredients. They keep your taste buds dancing with joy and guessing what spices just hit them. The menu changes just enough to keep it interesting on every visit without taking away the fan favorites. The hidden gem on this menu is the tinga tostada. It is a deep flavored, dream of a dish. Soothing to the soul. read more

If you ever have a craving for either a smooth tequila or lump crab cakes, this is your place. I give 5 stars because they have the best crab cake I have ever had to date. I consider myself a crab cake ho I'll try them anywhere or if there is a hint that it might be good. The Canyon wins hands down. They have a huge tequila menu that will knock your sandals off. The Reposado tequila are so smooth that it's tough to stop at one...two..ok three! The steak is a specialty here. You must try the crab cakes and steak. A little loud inside but the great food overpowers this negative. Get reservations absolutely. read more

Snooty staff, bar staff not friendly at all they spend more time looking at their phones and the mediocre nouveau tex mex food eh. I sat at the bar and I asked the bartender if the guacamole was fresh and he said yes within seconds it came out ice cold and I am guessing from the refrigerator. When I asked if the guacamole was fresh I meant did you just make it not did you make it days ago and is it sitting in the refrigerator. I tasted it and it was going bad and they did not take it off my bill!!! I went on Saturday for Margarita day and None of the bartenders knew anything about tequilas I was asking general questions about the different tequilas and the staff was honest and said they really didnt know too much about tequilas. If you are going to have a tequila bar you should have some one there with some knowledge of tequilas, my boyfriend knew more. I still like the place the atmosphere is great and maybe I went on the wrong day I did get there as soon as they opened, the chips and salsa was good and we did a flight of tequilas and we were charged every time we asked for more chips and sala. I mean if we are during a flight there should be some type of food we could eat while we are tasting the tequilas. I dont expect the bar to feed me but something small would be nice. All in all I spent $200.00 and the staff acted like I spent nothing the service could be better they treated us like we were invisible. Would I go back, yes everyone deserves a second chance and I do a lot of events in the area so I am hoping the next time I get it gets better. read more

We had a very pleasant experience on a Friday night. We phoned ahead and found out a table would be available in a half hour and we were then seated when we arrived. We had the chips and salsa which were some of the best anywhere. I had the Copper Canyon Margarita which was excellent. For entrees we ordered the shrimp risotto, halibut special, and a chicken fajita. All of them looked fantastic and tasted great. We did not order dessert. This was our first time here and we will come back. read more

Very good restaurant. Excellent tequila choices. Guacamole and chips are great but they charges for each thing. Arugula and spinach salad is fantastic. The crab cake is jumbo lump crab meat and large and delicious. Southwestern fare. read more

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Bad service. They rushed us out even though we had a reservation. We were just there over an hour. They told us that we couldn't get desert and had to leave because another party was taking our table. Embarrassing and rude to be pushed out so abruptly. Save your money and go elsewhere. read more

I came here for the first time with my boyfriend and it was mostly fabulous! The food was on point, a little pricy but so worth it, and the only thing that bothered me is that it took our waiter about 15 minutes to greet us, but it was busy so I understand. Everything else was wonderful. Will definitely be back soon! read more

Great up-scale local restaurant with amazing steak and guacamole!! I wish they offered take out!! Call to make a reservation though or else you might not get a table. read more

I will not be returning to this rude restaurant While the food and cocktails are quite good the service is a real disappointment. When I sat down with friends to order this weekend and I told our waiter what we wanted and that if we were still hungry we would add something else he told us we had a time limit on our table. I have never heard that before and the friends that I brought there were shocked at this. After that our waiter barely came back to us. As they brought small plates out they took our dishes and we waited so long for them to bring us new dishes that we ate out of the serving plate. Now if there is a time limit on the table I would think that they would be quick to bring you new plates to use. At the end when we decided to not get dessert the waiter told us we had to get up. It was so rude. We hadn't even finished paying the bill yet. I was embarrassed that I brought my friends here. I will not be back, that is for sure. read more

We walked in and we were greeted with a smile from the hostess, and were seated promptly with no reservation. The experience was amazing!!!!!!!! We ordered the NY Strip Pepper Steak, which is there signature dish. We also ordered the Tinga Tostada which is a pulled chicken with black beans. It was all delicious!!!!!!! I highly recommend this remarkable restaurant. read more

Copper Canyon - Margarita - Tex-Mex Near Me - Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey

I come here occasionally with my family. My dad is a total foodie: been to the best restaurants in the world and has a very discerning palette. He says this is the BEST steak that he has ever had. The food is amazing! The crab cakes take twenty minutes to make and are very fresh. The quesadilla is good and the shrimp and risotto dish was AMAZE balls! To die for! Every time my family has come here, we have been impressed with the impeccable service, friendly wait staff and truely superb food. We have never had one dish or drink that was not amazing. I am surprised by some negative reviews. While it is true that they do have time limits of tables, we never felt rushed. That is how you run A business. The people who are complaining are those who want to buy one to two drinks and some nachos and take up space for four hours. The reason why this restaurant is top quality is because it is efficient. Sorry they told u that u can't sit in a table idly for hours, hardly order anything and expect to be treated well: go scratch and grow up. read more

I always sit at the bar and order the same thing every time I go to CC. The steak and a "across the street margarita" which is a formula that was used when they were across the street in another building. The service and food is consistent, and very good. The last time I was here the bartender was kind enough to ask several patrons to move down so I could have a seat to sit next to my friend. Really above and beyond service, but I usually tip pretty well as I am always happy with the food and service. read more

I am completely disgusted with this establishment. The service was atrocious and disrespectful. Our waitress rushed us the entire night. The manager had the nerve to ask us to leave the table 10 minutes after paying the bill to accommodate a larger party, even though we still had full drinks. Our margaritas came out watered down or way too sweet each round and the food was only mediocre. I would never return. Do yourself a favor and stay away. read more

Great service & great food. Must haves Steak frites Shrimp Tostada Tuna/Avocado salad Salmon Tacos read more

What an amazing Restaurant Best margaritas in New Jersey. My favorite meal is the NY strip steak go and ask for Fernando you won't be disappointed read more