"Ryan Lowder's natural-wine bar and kitchen — book Copper Common for the au poivre burger and oysters in downtown Salt Lake City."
About Copper Common
Copper Common opened in 2014 at 111 E Broadway in downtown Salt Lake City, taking over the former Plum Alley space next door to chef Ryan Lowder's acclaimed Copper Onion. Lowder, who trained with Jean-Georges Vongerichten, built it as a 21-and-over bar and small-plates kitchen with an all-natural wine list and one of Utah's strongest cocktail programs.
It sits among downtown's better tables. Compare Lowder's own Copper Onion, the wine-led HSL and the seasonal Pago, or browse the full Salt Lake City dining guide.
The Kitchen
The menu is built for sharing over a glass of natural wine. The dish to order is the au poivre CC burger, served in a black-pepper crust; around it run lamb merguez meatballs with cashew chutney, salmon crudo with aji amarillo crema, fresh oysters and seasonal small plates that turn over often. The cooking is precise and ingredient-led, a step up from typical bar food.
It is fair value by downtown standards: the CC burger runs about $12 — half-price on Wednesday burger nights — with most small plates roughly $12 to 20, before drinks.
The Room
The room is a narrow, low-lit 21-plus bar and counter, busy and convivial, paced for drinks and small plates rather than a formal sit-down dinner. Service is friendly and knows the wine and cocktail lists cold. The mood is relaxed and grown-up, well suited to a casual date, a small group or an easy solo seat at the bar. Booking is wise on weekends.
Not for
Not for families or anyone under 21 — Copper Common is a small, lively 21-plus bar and kitchen built for drinks and small plates, not a quiet or formal dinner.
Frequently Asked
What is Copper Common known for?
It is chef Ryan Lowder's 21-plus natural-wine bar and small-plates kitchen on Broadway in downtown Salt Lake City, known for the au poivre CC burger and a strong cocktail program.
Who is the chef at Copper Common?
Chef Ryan Lowder, who trained with Jean-Georges Vongerichten and also runs the neighbouring Copper Onion; he opened Copper Common in 2014.
How much does Copper Common cost?
It is fair value: the CC burger runs about $12 (half-price on Wednesdays), with most small plates roughly $12 to 20 before drinks.
What should I order at Copper Common?
The au poivre CC burger in its black-pepper crust is the signature; beyond it, the lamb merguez meatballs, salmon crudo and oysters are the picks.
Is Copper Common 21 and over?
Yes — Copper Common is a 21-and-over bar and kitchen, at 111 E Broadway in downtown Salt Lake City.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at Copper Common
Reserve via the restaurant; note it is a 21-and-over room, and Wednesday is half-price burger night.
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Practical Information
Address111 E Broadway (300 South), Suite 190, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
NeighbourhoodOn Broadway (300 South) in downtown Salt Lake City
CuisineNew American
PriceÀ la carte; the au poivre CC burger about $12 (half-price on Wednesdays), small plates roughly $12–20
Dress CodeCasual; smart casual
SeatingA narrow 21-plus bar and counter; booking wise on weekends
ReservationBooking wise on weekends; à la carte small plates, dinner; 21 and over
