Copper House - WEST HARRISON

Copper House gets a lukewarm recommendation from me. I really liked the atmosphere and the overall appearance of the restaurant. The drinks were quite good, and the service was satisfactory. Our food arrived quickly, and the server was pleasant. However, I found the food to be just average. The pizza was okay, but nothing extraordinary. My friends tried the pasta dishes, which they liked, but given the price of over $20, the portion sizes didn’t seem worth it.

This review is based on a single visit with a group of 10 on a Friday afternoon. Copper House provides a spacious and clean dining atmosphere, adorned with charming farm animal decor throughout the interior. Upon our arrival, the restaurant was fairly empty, allowing us to receive prompt and attentive service throughout our meal. Unfortunately, the ambiance and service were the only standout features for me. I tried the Burrata pizza, which I genuinely enjoyed. However, some of my friends ordered the Sausage pizza, and it unfortunately had large burnt sections. The non-pizza entrees seemed relatively pricey and, based on other Yelp photos, appeared to have small portions, so I opted to stick with just the pizza. I also had the Honey Bourbon cocktail, which was good. Overall, many of the food and drink items were decent but lacked any special or exciting qualities, especially considering the prices.

**Service:** Dine-in **Meal Type:** Brunch **Food Rating:** 4/5 **Service Rating:** 4/5 **Atmosphere Rating:** 4/5 **Recommended Dishes:** PEI Mussels Brunch, Margherita Pizza **Parking:** Ample parking available **Parking Options:** Free parking lot and free street parking

As I entered, I noticed the entrance and overall design felt a bit off; it seemed like a sunroom but was somewhat empty, making me wonder if it was the main entrance. The main dining area was spacious, featuring a bar along one wall and light blue walls that complemented the light wood tones, creating a bright, open atmosphere. Our prix fixe menu began with appetizers: eggplant rollatini, meatballs, and stuffed clams. The eggplant rollatini was decent, but I found the meatballs to be overly tough, suggesting they might have been frozen beforehand. For pasta, we had the choice between rigatoni vodka with prosciutto or bucatini with red sauce and mussels. I opted for the rigatoni vodka, but it fell short—small portions, the vodka sauce tasted jarred without the prosciutto, and the pasta was actually gemelli, not rigatoni. Another guest at our table ordered the bucatini, which turned out to be spaghetti. For the main course, we could choose between short ribs pizzaioli, shrimp scampi with risotto, and chicken parm. I selected the shrimp scampi, yet again, it didn’t meet my expectations. The shrimp were a decent size but tasted frozen, and the risotto was gluey with mushrooms, a common pairing that I wasn't informed of when ordering. The presentation was also peculiar, as most dishes were served in bowls or plates smaller than typical dinner plates. The one redeeming aspect was the service; the staff were friendly and quick to attend to our needs. Overall, I found Copper House’s food disappointing. However, I must consider that my experience was as a part of a medium-sized party during off-peak hours, with menu items that may not be typical for them. Given this context, it was an experience, but I can't give them more than 2 stars. Having enjoyed my time at Copper Kettle, I'm curious to see how their regular dinner service runs. Until then, I’ll hesitate to recommend this place.

- **Service**: Dine-in - **Meal Type**: Dinner - **Price per Person**: $30–50 **Food**: ★★★★★ **Service**: ★★★★★ **Atmosphere**: ★★★★★ **Parking**: Ample parking available with free options both in a parking lot and on the street.