What to order at The Copper Onion

Must order
The Copper Onion burger plus a house-made pasta dish from the rotating menu.
Signature dishes
House-made pasta, Burger
Editor tip
Reserve via OpenTable; weeknight dinners run quieter than weekends. Sister room Copper Common next door for cocktails.
CuisineNew American Gastropub
Price$$$
Neighborhooddowntown
HoursMon-Fri 11:30-15:00, 17:00-22:00; Sat-Sun 10:30-15:00, 17:00-22:00
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Signature dishes: House-made pasta, Burger

Must order: The Copper Onion burger plus a house-made pasta dish from the rotating menu.

Tip: Reserve via OpenTable; weeknight dinners run quieter than weekends. Sister room Copper Common next door for cocktails.

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Address: 111 E Broadway, Salt Lake City, UT 84111

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