I'm genuinely shocked by the three and a half star rating from the Yelp community because I've been to Copper Common several times and have had nothing but excellent and consistent experiences. Copper Common is an excellent choice if you're looking for a tapas-style restaurant with quality drinks. If you're looking for entrees, this probably isn't the right place, but I absolutely love coming here because it's really fun to sample and share different dishes. It's the perfect place for a shared experience. The interior is immaculate and I also love sitting outside on their patio which is full of lovely flowers. The service is very attentive, thoughtful, patient, and knowledgable. The staff, specifically Austin has always given impeccable recommendations and excellent service. Their wine on tap is some of the best wine I've ever had and I also love how the bartenders explain the nuances between each blend. These are true chefs, their food is flavorful and top quality rivaling some of the best in Salt Lake City. They're consistent and their dishes are always plated beautifully. Their menu is thoughtful, unique, and I've always had wonderful experiences. Everything is seasoned and cooked to perfection with interesting but awesome combination and I genuinely couldn't be happier with any of my experiences here. Highly recommend, this is one of my go-to places. read more

Fabulous drinks and food with friends! My cocktail was so delicious and different, but can't remember the name. Maybe Sagittarius? We had the fried green tomatoes BLT and YUM!! Wish I had pictures! read more

I am new to the area so I didn't realize this is "the bar" for Copper onion! I love this place...must be 12+ years or older to come in. It is a chill and relaxing place. We ended up checking out this place because we were waiting for our table next door (Copper Onion Resto). Coming from California, I thought that their menu had a "happy hour" selection. Ha! Not in SLC. But, the prices were affordable...just like happy hour prices in Cali!!! We ordered 2 of their local draft beers both 16 oz and were only $5 ea. It was a steal! Not bad. Then, we ordered their house cut fries for $6 which were perfectly cooked, crispy and yummy. Perfect match for our beers. Too bad we couldn't order and try their other dishes because we have already plans to eat next door. Definitely a place to have a drink, chill, and unwind. read more

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We go there literally every time we're in SLC. Great cocktails and a couple of vegan choices on the menu. Wonderful staff as well, highly recommend! read more

We went with a group and got to try many dishes. We had roasted cauliflower, shrimp cocktail, 24 month prosciutto San Daniele, pork giblet , shishito peppers, pickled vegetables, chef's cut steak with romesco cauliflower, roasted mushroom toast, and white anchovies boquerones. Everything taste great! We definitely appreciate the creative elements that elevate the dishes. It certainly lived up to its reputation. The absolute standout dishes are: roasted cauliflower, the romesco cauliflower, the pork giblet, shrimp cocktail. For dessert, the chocolate mouse and soft serve are great! We would only note that the tall glasses that the desserts are served in makes them a bit difficult to share in a group, especially in the day and age of COVID. read more

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We have been steady customers of this bar for many years. While having dinner and cocktails with important clients we had an incident that will prevent us from ever going there again or recommending it to any of our friends. When we went to leave the manager stopped us and told us the server had been offended by something that was said We were shocked and asked what it was and he would not tell us other than it was inappropriate and she was very offended. We asked to speak with the server so we could get it cleared up and the manager refused. Needless to say we did not sleep well and tried to get more information the next day and we're told things that were supposedly said that we never had any part of. read more

Overpriced tourist trap. But the service was excellent. We at practically the entire menu. The ONLY great thing was the miso mushroom pasta. But it was like $26. For a tiny amount. But still, delicious. Everything else was ridiculously overpriced and very meh. The biggest offender was the "banana pudding" which was not pudding AT ALL. It was liquid cream with a couple banana slices and was pretty awful. read more

This was my first time in SLC and I stumbled upon this place for brunch. It is very stylish inside with friendly staff. I had the eggs benedict and potatoes, which were AMAZING! They also had homemade hot sauce that was very good. I would definitely come back to Copper Common when in SLC again. read more

Brunch was a big miss. I got the burger, it was plain, lacked flavor and was served with hash browns. The fried chicken salad lacked any kind of seasoning and missed the mark as well. read more

Stopped in on my last night in SLC. Scooped up a spot at the bar and had dinner. Had the fettuccine pasta. What was cool about it was there is an egg on top so when you first put your fork in the yoke starts running all over the inside of the bowl. It was super good... Oh, and it also has bacon... so, yeah, get that. I ordered some olives as the appetizer.... They were so-so.... A bit too much oil on them for my taste, but you do you. The staff was super friendly and gave me the lay of the land and helped with beer selection and had an overall friendly demeanor. The dessert: Chocolate Pudding. It had sea salt and whipped cream... delicious I would go back, no doubt. read more

This place has all the good food that you can find at copper kitchen ... in a small casual bar. We had a wonderful meal while chatting with the bartender. The service was spectacular. read more

Met friends for drinks and snacks before hitting the Salt Lake City Gallery Stroll (every 3rd Friday, except 1st Friday in December, from 6-9pm) together. Menu choices aren't as vast as the Copper Onion, but it's handy that the food comes from the same place so you know you're getting higher quality food than typical bar food. The charcuterie platter is a great pairing with drinks and easy to share among friends. It comes with pickles, so we shouldn't have ordered a separate side of them (plus the burger comes with two; pickle overload). My burger was juicy with duck fat but disappointing with a slivered lettuce (couldn't tell there was lettuce; wish it was leaf). Thought the deviled eggs tasted like I make at home (traditional recipe) but with excess salt chunks (gave it a strange texture to something that's usually smooth). Restrooms are gender neutral and roomy. read more

Copper Common - Juicy (duck fat, lettuce slivers) burger and fries (crispy outer, creamy center, skin on) - Bars Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

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We really enjoyed our night here. It was low key and a relaxed bar setting. The service was a little slow which is the only reason for four stars. The burger was DELICIOUS and we also got the Cuban. The Cuban was very good too, but very garlicky so be prepared for that. read more

Copper Common - Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates - Bars Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Everything we ordered was inventive and beautifully balanced in textures and flavors. The service delivered by Sage was flawless. The blot on the dining for us was the very loud music. We had a couple of the Sunday specials: A chicken liver mousse with savory fruit jam served with brown butter toast points, the fried oyster rolls and the CC burger. All were a feast for the taste buds and the eyes. At one point we asked Sage if the music could be turned down a little - and maybe it was, but not enough to make conversation easily. We are old, and this is a real issue for us. We'd love to return for the food, drinks and service but we'll think twice about it. As a matter of fact, as we were leaving a party of six or seven came in, were being shown to a table but turned right around and left because they found the music unbearably loud as they put it as we all left the restaurant. I guess it's up to Copper Common to decide which clientele they want to attract. read more

I had a great experience at Copper Common! All of the dishes we ate were delicious. The only reason I rated it a 4-star is because parking is quite difficult in the downtown area and because their food menu is a bit small. There weren't many options to choose from. I had a great time sitting outside on their patio! I would definitely go back again soon. read more

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We went out last night for our anniversary and were originally going to the Copper Onion. We decided to grab a drink here and after feeling the vibe, seeing the menu, we decided to stay! We ordered the mozzarella sticks, burger with fries and the pepperoni pizza. Sounds like typical bar food but it wasn't . Everything was delicious and I will definitely eat there again. The bartender made a special requested drink for my husband and I got the ___ potion drink. Both were great! read more

Copper Common - Burger , fries , pizza , mozzarella sticks, drinks - Bars Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

I think this bar is connected with Copper Onion. It is just right next door. The atmosphere is quite similar. We went straight here after our dinner at Copper Onion. Took a look at the food menu and was instantly disappointed that we didn't decide to eat here instead. The menu looked promising. It's a cute small bar with not much lighting. Very dim and intimate. It had a outside patio. We decided to seat ourselves outside. It was a nice temperature out and decided to take advantage if it. Specialty cocktails were reasonably priced. They made me a special drink kind of like a Moscow mule made with bourbon. It was really good. the beau got a drink called The Fourth Regiment. It was pretty strong. Probably the strongest drink I've tried in Salt Lake City. But it came in a pretty small glass. Overall a pretty chill bar for a very chill night. read more

Copper Common - Fourth regiment and my usual Moscow Mule - Bars Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Maybe it's my fault that I read some not so favorable reviews before going here. Did I just have it in my head that the service was going to be lame and the prices high? A self-fulfilling yelp prophesy? Most indeed, but the food was good. My girlfriend and I stopped by late on a Tuesday night after shopping at City Creek. The inside was empty because everyone was on the patio for the outdoor seating. Our seats outside were very awkward and uncomfortable. But we were outside on this beautiful summer eve, cigarette smoke be damned. I did however order the most refreshing and delicious cocktail...Pimm's Italiano. Replete with cucumber, ginger, and mint. It tasted like summer. I loved this cocktail. We wanted some bites to share. We ordered the Lardo with Walnuts ($7) and drizzled with honey as a starter. I had high hopes for this thinly sliced decadent pork fat. It didn't melt on my tongue as I expected and it was missing that salty umami experience I thought it deserved. Worth a try, but my friend would disagree and thought it was weird and gross. We split the patty melt and some fries ($13). Even though the server said it was hard to split. Amazing what a knife can do to cut a sandwich in half. The burger was very good and the meat was excellent quality and cooked to perfection. The fries are also very good, and appeared hand cut and freshly made. We also got a side of oyster mushrooms with herbs ($7), although there was not much herbage going on here. The mushrooms were simple and delicious. All in all, the experience was slightly disappointing due to a hipster vibe where the waitress seem bothered by my sheer existence. The food was good and the cocktail I tried was amazing. I do love the Copper Onion and had great food at the old Plum Alley. I would come back for the Pimm's Italiano. read more

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I can't speak highly enough about this cocktail menu. The bartender Tim makes amazing unique cocktails and the food is very good too.

This place used to be one of my favorite spots but after tonight I will probably never come back unless it's just for a beer. They completely changed the menu and got rid of their best item, the pizza. Literally 5 of the menu items are essentially toast. We opted for the burger which in the past was great and was served with very good fries. The burger we got today looked exactly like a mcdouble and that is being generous. Literally meat cheese bun and it looked like it was sat on. The burger is also not served with fries and i guess they don't even make fries now. Since there are no fries we ordered the smashed potatoes and they came out after way after we had all finished our burgers and didn't even want them anymore. Also they have 0 ketchup. Beyond a downgrade in terms of the new menu and food. If you're looking to just get a $15 cocktail this is the place for you. read more

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I used to love this place! It was the best spot for cocktails and apps, a burger if you were hungry. They "revamped" their menu recently and everything has genuinely downgraded. Medium-high priced food with frankly low-quality, small portions, and no included sides. The drinks are still good, but I won't be getting food here any more. read more

Had the fish and chips and it was amazing, piping hot, crispy, ambiance was nice staff was friendly, food came out fast and it was very reasonably priced. Great cocktails and appetizers. I would definitely recommend. read more

Copper Common - Fish and chips - Bars Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

I'm always impressed with the Copper Common. I've never had a bad dish or cocktail that I didn't enjoy. They take pride in the ingredients they use, and you can just tell everything is made with great care to showcase excellent quality that is often overlooked at other establishments. My visits here aren't as often as I'd like because I'm a poor college student, but I was happy to treat one of my good friends here just the other day. It was pretty empty at 5pm on Thursday, but was completely full by the time I left at around 7. They changed their menu since my last visit, but everything still sounded great. I can't recall the names of the drinks I had but they were all wonderful. I loved the tuna tartare, especially since it wasn't drowning in sauce like other places. It tasted very clean and fresh and each ingredient was easily distinguishable. The oysters were also delicious, but I don't think they do happy hour any longer which was a small disappointment. Oh well, I'm still a fan! read more

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Copper Common has a cool atmosphere but VERY tightly spaced tables and fairly friendly staff. Was a bit disappointed to find an abbreviated menu vs what they show on yelp. Not many choices. Service was friendly but not very quick. Ordered a local 5% beer from the very limited (5 total) beer selection. We were going to start with the cauliflower but the table (literally 6 inches away from us reported it as bland) so went with a burger and the fried chicken. Since both are served ala carte we also got the smashed potatoes. The burger looks like one you got in middle school with horrific presentation that was almost laughable. Tiny burger on a plate with no greens etc. should have snapped a pic. Taste also on par with middle school burger. The fried chicken was mediocre in taste and size. The smashed potatoes ( a misnomer as they are cubes) were decent. This was one of the most basic and disappointing meals we have had in SLC. Won't be back. read more

The ambiance is cool, but the new menu was all tapas/small plates. We went in not realizing they no longer had their old menu with some full size options. We ordered a couple small plates. The food was decent, but it wasn't quite enough for dinner despite prices that should've been for an actual meal. Almost a hundred bucks later we'd had a total of three drinks and two small plates and left still feeling hungry. Also- I don't know why serving room temperature water is a thing here. We're in America- I shouldn't have to ask for ice repeatedly then re-pour my water over it. read more

Having been a huge fan of Copper Onion, I was excited to grab a quick bite at Copper Common. I love the overall decor of the bar, but I wish the tables were slightly further apart. The atmosphere is good for SLC standard. While Copper Common serves some of Copper Onion's popular dishes like arugula salad, it also has unique dishes like deviled eggs and Szechuan cucumber. The major downfall is the service - although the waitress is knowledgeable of the food and drink menus, she is quite cold. Overall, Copper Common is a great place to stop by for drinks and small bites. read more

This place is a gem! The cocktail and liquor menu is outstanding and the food is amazing. And I do mean amazing. The star of our evening by far was our server Ray. A lovely person who was so knowledgeable and accommodating that my party all agreed was the star of this very great experience. If you can, spend some time at this place exploring the wines and excellent food. But more importantly the service is what's gonna bring us back. Thanks again Ray! read more

Wow the bartenders were nice, But the Patrons were homophobic. Grreaaattt time. Glad I could feel uncomfortable visting SLC for the first time. DONT GO HERE IF YOUR GAY. read more

Cool little place and good drinks. Live music tonight and fun atmosphere. The place is a little busy and the bartenders are busy but they're hustling. They're having Taco Tuesdays and Margarita specials. I chose the Margarita and pizza. Pizza had amazing flavor but it's way to much for one person. I'd come back. read more

It is hard to believe this is the same place from the reviews . Our experience was horrid No service where we sat . You had to go to the bar to order . The menu was unimpressive . We ordered the soup . When it finally came it was terrible. Without flavor , & cold . When my companion told the chef , the manager quickly came over to us and had a fit . He told us that everyone liked it & we were the only ones . He called us names & didn't offer to substitute the food . One of the worst experiences I have had . I wonder how much he had indulged in libations. If there were 0 stars it would be appropriate . read more

I'm loving this place! While I think it's sad that Plum Alley didn't last, I couldn't be happier with it's replacement. I think Copper Common might have some identity crisis, because it can't decide if it wants to be a bar, a lounge, a gastro pub, or a restaurant. But that's the beauty - you can make it be any of the above! I've been here just for drinks, for drinks and something to nibble on, and also for a full on dinner. It can definitely get crowded but luckily I've never had to wait for a table or at least a seat a the bar. I'm sure I've tried just about every drink on their cocktail menu and have never been disappointed. The bartenders are also super friendly and social, and they've always been spot on with giving me recommendations for both libations and food. My favorites so far are definitely the wings and tuna tartar! I'm dying to try the lobster pasta, so that's what I'll be having next time for sure. Prices are similar to Copper Onion. This definitely isn't a dive bar that you come for cheap drinks. But hey, you get what you pay for, and I think this place is worth every penny. Great addition to downtown SLC! And don't forget about half off oysters every day from 4-6!! You can even watch them being shucked right behind the bar. read more

Copper Common - Oyster Happy Hour!! - Bars Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Friendly service, small and carefully curated drinks list, great food. I tried the taco Tuesday special, a perfect snack-size bite and cocktail combo for only $10, absolutely recommend. Also ordered their hamburger, which was slightly messy, but tasted so good and was cooked so perfectly I genuinely didn't care. Ended up here because the main restaurant was packed, can't wait to go back and see what else they have to offer! read more

Copper Common - Tuesday night taco special - Bars Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

If they have a club license, the cocktails better be front and center. I came here on a Tuesday night with my son. The wives were at the Celtic Women concert. We went drinking. This was our last stop of the evening. OK, we only went to two places. Matt Pfohl waited on us at the bar. I didn't know him except by his reputation. However, when mentioning a friend we had in common, he perked up, introduced himself. I knew who he was. It just wasn't the bar I expected to find him working at. A big win to Copper Commons. Anyway, he made us a fine drink. We had a nice visit. That's the joy of going out on a weeknight. The place was pleasantly filled with people providing ambiance. No annoying large crowds like the weekend. The place is outfitted exactly like a good bar should be. Classic, darkish, well appointed, and filled with staff who know what they are doing. I'll look forward to coming back and getting some food. read more

Came here during my time in Salt Lake City. From my research there were a few "Copper____". Apparently Copper Common is more of a bar/relaxed atmosphere, but that certainly didn't take away from a great experience. I listen to previous yelpers and went with the burger and fries. It definitely did not disappoint. Great flavor, perfect portion (didn't leave me feeling hungry or miserable from over eating) and the flavor/sauces were fantastic. I would highly recommend. As for drinks, I was told to get the conquistador. However I can't handle tequila so I had to pass (but a fellow dinner guest got it and said it was fantastic). I went with the Bitter Bee and really enjoy the flavor--if you're a gin fan I would recommend. If you're in Salt Lake City and want a relaxing atmosphere with great food, this place is for you. read more

Copper onion (next door) had an hour wait so we ended up dining here. Food was a bit greasy and they don't have vegan/vegetarian options. They had a broken door which made that whole area pretty cold. The waiter was really nice and helpful. read more

Like other reviews have mentioned, I've had the burger here a couple of times, it was always incredible. But in the last few months they must have changed the menu. My party ordered the same things we always get and they all came out completely different, and to be honest, worse than before. Still a great cocktail spot, but skip the food, it's gone downhill. read more

1st time here. Started off with bacon wrapped stuffed dates then the beef stroganoff for the entree. The appetizers we're very good but the stroganoff with wavy beef was probably the best I've had. read more

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Cool spot. Cool atmosphere, friendly staff & the best burger in the state. Its small and has a hipster vibe and the menu changes with the new chef, but it's a great little spot for sure. read more

4 stars for the drinks and wine selection. Both are not varied but hit the spot. Service is awful. Don't expect to be greeted kindly or even "served".... Not that I want to be served BUT i do go to a restaurant so that someone else can bring me my food/drinks etc. I think they took those idea very liberally and kind of expect you to do most of the work... Bar tenders were great though! Medjool stuffed dates were quite good, all the salads were great. Nothing spectacular, but satisfying for the price. Great ambiance, amazing drinks, satisfying food (simple well made popular tapas and American dishes). I would definitely come back. Not so much for dinner but for drinks and some grub. read more

Copper Common - Bacon wrapped juicy medjool dates - Bars Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

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If you want to see the worst front desk service by a lady too good for her job as she rolls her eyes as patrons walk in, please visit. Food was ok. Besides a small little note that's easily missed no mention of no table service. Yes. No servers. Shitty welcome. And bartender took forever to even attend to your alcohol orders. read more