Experts' Choice Award The Copper Onion
What the experts agree on
Chef Ryan Lowder's Downtown bistro wins over locals with bold, shareable small plates highlighting seasonal ingredients—bone marrow, mussels, and ricotta dumplings standout. Perfect before Broadway shows.
““You had me at bone marrow” say fans of the “magnificent” flavors at this “bustling” Downtown New American, a “far-and-away favorite” for its “robust” menu of small and large plates.”
– Zagat
Insight Guides "On the local-and-seasonal bandwagon, in a good way. The small plates and sides are meant for sharing; locals rave about the mussels and ricotta dumplings. "
Fodor's "Celebrated chef-owner Chef Ryan Lowder brings joy with the basics...stop in at this chic modern downtown bistro before or after a film, gallery tour, or live theater on Salt Lake's Broadway." Full review
Eater "After serving as chef de partie at two-Michelin-starred Jean-Georges, Ryan Lowder opened his own place to focus on locally sourced ingredients from regional purveyors. Located in the..."
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The Infatuation "Head to The Copper Onion for dinner before catching an indie film at Broadway Centre Cinemas. This lively brasserie-style restaurant opened in 2010 and is still going strong today. The..." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Copper Onion, a downtown stle since 2010, boasts elevated New American dishes—burgers, pasta, salads—with reliably good results"
Independent "The Copper Onion is a lively restaurant in Downtown SLC overseen by owner and chef, Ryan Lowder, who was previously part of the team at triple Michelin-starred Restaurant Jean-Georges in..."
