Where to begin! I was here a couple years ago and I wasn't impressed. (Could have been the company) I made a reservation At 745. We walked in about 720, greeted with a smile and sat right away. Parker our waiter came over asked if we had been there. Explained the menu. We ordered drinks. Chips, salsa and Guacamole. Next we couldn't decide so appetizers we got the stuffed jalapeños and the melted Brie. (We we're not sure on entrees, didn't feel rushed st all) After some thought we decided the fish tacos and Chili Rellenos! NOT disappointed! A few times staff would ask if we needed anything or to remove plates but in NO way do I think they were rushing us! Of being pushy. Parker our server was great! Knows the product great recommendations and overall good at his job and people skills! Thank you Parker, Copper Canyon and you staff! Chef on point! Presentation top notch staff A+ read more

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I felt like Goldilocks dining here. The first margarita was too watery. The next was too sweet. Back to too watery. Finally, juuuuust right. You feel the disdain the second you walk through the door. The waiter came over within minutes pushing us to order. We took our time enjoying our drinks and then ordered. We had asked for everything to come out together, but the dishes came out over the next 30 minutes. Our bill was hefty (which is fine and expected), but we were immediately asked to leave even though we all still had full drinks. We were embarrassed that our night out was rushed completely and we were told we had to leave because another group was coming in. The food was delicious, but unfortunately the service did not match. read more

Very strange experience overall - I guess I was expecting a "Tex-mex vibe" but instead it was like this ultra modern space with taylor swift playing in the background. We get there and immediately, what I'm guessing is an inexperienced hostess seats us at a horrible table, even though the rest of the room was empty - ok, whatever. I'm not going to assume this is discrimination, even tho it definitely felt like it. I can get past the strange energy of the place if the food is good.. guac comes out - it's ok. Not worth the astronomical price. Margarita comes out - it's basically a shot of cheap tequila. Food comes out - it's so spicy that my husband and I cannot even like breath when we are eating lol. He got a chorizo quesadilla & I got fish tacos. Idk if they just put jalapeños in everything, but they should warn people. The server was very kind and helpful, but I will never be coming back here again. read more

Simply the best! Love the food and drinks:) everyone is the sweetest and the front of the house is the best!!

It's on the pricier side, but you'll get your bang for your buck on flavors. Some of the best margaritas I've had with robust and distinguished styles. The steak and crab cakes will tie your tongue into a bow with how much of a delicious gift they are. Everything was perfectly cooked and prepared along with excellent service from the staff. Definitely worth going back to. read more

I have been going to this restaurant off and on since it open 16-17 years ago. It is so inconsistent. The bar is always good, the Waite staff and bartenders are excellent.The food is average at best. The owner hangs around the front door and he can be welcoming or rude depending on his mood. If you make a reservation for 4 and you only show up with 2 people for reason beyond your control, be prepared for a good beat down. The owner is basically an asshole. read more

Such a great dinner tonight!! Been here a few times, first review. Writing this while it's fresh on my mind. We had the stuffed jalapeños, guacamole and chips to start, all were excellent. Tuna tacos and shrimp quesadilla for entrees, they were so good, full of flavor, great portions. Our server went above and beyond !! We will be back. read more

Delicious as usual. Always order something different and never disappointed. Outstanding service. Thank you for a wonderful dining experienc. read more

The warm Brie appetizer and pasilla pepper grilled steak were amazing. Oddly there was a surcharge to use a credit card. Bring cash and enjoy your meal! read more

Went here recently and was Surprised by the 3.75% charge to use a debit or credit card. The food is good but this isn't an inexpensive restaurant to begin with. I had a pretty hefty bill and to have to pay a fee of $15 extra for use of a card is excessive in my view. I will think twice before going again. read more

Everything here is delicious. The pork chops are a hidden gem - everyone had good envy. The NY Strip was the best steak we ever had. Service is really friendly and chef was accommodating. Great place to celebrate. read more

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Loved it! Went down the block on a nice day and ended up here, was not disappointed! My margarita was great, the food tasted amazing and you could tell it was made with love. Our server Sara was very nice and attentive. It's also pretty cute inside! read more

We haven't been in 3 years due to pandemic and honestly just chaotic kid schedules. We went last night and the food was amazing. My husband - who regularly eats out at nice places in the city - said it was the best meal he's had all year. The chicken and steak fajitas were delicious, the steak was ridiculously good -cooked to perfection and my fish tacos were so yummy. Highly recommend. read more

what a disgrace of a restaurant, how can you serve a steak dinner ( which was horrbile) and when dinner is done tell you we don't serve coffee. Never in all my years have I ever gone to a restaurant and told we haven't served coffee in 1 1/2 years. I want my money back which I will ge back. There used to be a wait to get a table ,I should have known when we got one easy. ( Still blaming covid) for issues. Will be closing doors soon. read more

Still one of our favorite local places after all these years. There was some inconsistency after COVID but they seem to be getting their mojo back. Guacamole, salsa & chips always a must. Across the street margs still the best. I still love the southwestern egg rolls (not a fav with other family members), the shrimp tostada & the fajitas. My husband & son love the steak- bar none anywhere . Wish they'd bring back the clam fundido but happy overall that CC is still here & still good. Always great service (Fernando is the best). read more

The best dinner around! Obsessed with the food- the baby spinach/arugula salad, warm brie, fish tacos, and chicken fajitas especially - the menu is unique & delicious. And as always, the best servers and staff ever. Copper will always be 1/1 and a family favorite!!! read more

I think that this gem of a place does it right. I love their steak and it is to me the best in the area including butcher block. They have great flavors and is very consistent. I would recommend in regards to the steak temperature to go up one notch. Lucky to have in town. read more

Best steak in town! the margaritas are worth the stop on their own. Try the smoking one:)

My favorite! Across the Street Margarita, Brie with garlic Roasted Salsa, Crab Cake, Wild Greens Salad, and the Steak with Fries are must haves!!! Absolutely love this place! read more

Will not come here again, when calling to make a reservation for 5PM they agreed to seat us "if we promised to be out by 6:45." When we called telling them we were on our way but a little late, they were extremely impolite and stressing that "we were told we had to be out by 6:45," and after telling them we would do our best to get there as quickly as we could, they again repeated we needed to be out of there quickly. When we got there, they refused to even seat us. If you want a nice dinner where you can relax and take your time enjoying a meal, do not come here. If you don't mind being rushed and reminded that you have to be out by a certain time, then order the risotto. read more

I am still riding the tequila high from one of the better meals (and nights) I have had in a long time. Copper Canyon has cracked into my personal top 10 and done so with a southwestern authority. Friends had insisted that the food was great and in particular that the steak was a must order. Usually those types of reviews are met with a good dose of skepticism on my part and yesterday was no different. But they were right! If you try to find Copper Canyon, don't expect a big sign advertising it's presence. Their is a horseshoe painted on the the glass outside and that is how you know you are there The NY Strip is rubbed with pasilla chili and hickory and then grilled to perfection. Their grill must have some magic powers because everything that came off it had a smokey flavor that would have made Geronimo blush. The canyon fries (think barbecue potato chips in french fry form) alone are worth the price of admission. Let's discuss the baby lamb chops.....when you suck on the bone to get every bit of meat, people will look at you funny , but you know you got something special. Make reservations early (you are not the only one that knows of this treasure) or sit at the bar and order a margarita or three....as we did. Try to get the table tucked away in the back and enjoy the privacy....as we did. Get a little crazy, order and snap pictures of your friend's cleavage......as we did. read more

Copper Canyon - Ny Strip with canyon fries - Tex-Mex Near Me - Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey

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Food is lousy- everything is either overly seasoned or bland. Waitstaff all (or most) have chips on their shoulders. The management is just as bad or worse. Cocktails are pretty good, but no restaurant gets my business by just having good drinks. read more

This place was good. Very cute decor in a trendy hotel in the highlands. The steak was def the best part of the meal. It's cooked and season perfectly. We also had the guacamole sampler which was good, and the goat cheese stuffed Chile. The stuffed pepper was a little to bland but it wasn't bad. This place is great if your a steak person I wouldn't suggest getting anything else but the steak and you won't be disappointed! read more

Copper Canyon - Tex-Mex Near Me - Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey

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Just left the copper canyon. Went for dinner with husband , daughter and her boyfriend. We were really enjoying the evening . After main course we asked for dessert menu. Our waitress came back to table and said their was no time to put in a dessert order as we had to vacate the table in 10 minutes as they had another reservation. We were not even there for an hour and a half. We literally would of had our dessert and left within a half hour as we know our dining etiquette and would never overstay our welcome. We are upbeat ,,easygoing people and we were embarrassed and disappointed our evening had to end like that. We will never dine there again. read more

Never going here again- My mom dad boyfriend and I went here for a 6 PM reservation. Upon sitting, we were rushed abrasively the entire time. We were told ten minutes after sitting to place orders and that all food had to be ordered at one time. Asked for horse radish and was told that although they have it, the chef won't allow sides - even paid for. For the hefty price you would think you'd have a relaxed time and a sauce with fee- not cut off for no reason. Limited bar. 7:30 comes and we want dessert - the waiter tells us she can't service us because they have another reservation at the exact table in ten minutes and to leave. AVOID AT ALL COSTS- stressful. Go anywhere else on this strip. read more

Our last time eating here. Husbands bday dinner.,Asked via OpenTable for a table in the bar area which is less cramped. Only positive of the night. Took 10 minutes to get water. Ordered a beer that was dropped at our table by someone else other than our waitress with no glass. My husband had to walk to the bar to get a glass as no server was in sight. Waited an additional 15 minutes for server to come back to take order for salsa and chips--meanwhile she was outside in the street while we sat. Not sure if smoking or socializing. Received apps and asked for sour cream--another 15 min wait. Nothing arrived. Waitress finally swung by and asked if all ok-asked again for sour cream. 5 min later she delivered it. Food cold by time I got it. Last straw. Asked for manager who basically did not apologize but said we would get new waitress. No sorry or comp beer or drink for our troubles. New waitress nice and attentive but by this point meal ruined. Sad to say our last time driving 20 minutes for such terrible customer service. Food very good but not worth hassle. FYI we spoke to the manager directly outside to address her handling of our issues. Still no remorse, had to practically beg for an apology. Explained that we thought we would at least get comped a drink for all of our trouble. Just said sorry you feel that way. Really? I told her several times it was my husband's birthday. Obviously didn't care. Will be contacting the owner as they need to train their managers. We noticed that she spent the entire night standing with the hostess chatting - - not walking the floor, not checking with customers and certainly not managing issues. Worst experience we have ever had with management at a restaurant when we had an issue. read more

My family and I LOVE this place! We go there 1-2 times a year, at least once for my mom's birthday since it is her favorite place. We love the food! The margaritas, chips & salsa, and guacamole are fantastic! The Brie is out of this world! We also get 2-3 entrees to share! My top recommendation for an entree is the New York Strip! It has the right amount of spices for everyone and the fries are not greasy but are very tasty! Would go back there hands down! The one thing I would change, however, is the management because the last time I went there, the original booth we were given was too tight since my brother and I are very tall guys and need the leg room. The manager did not even try to change our table even though we had a reservation! Regardless of management, I would go back to Copper Canyon in a second! Love this place! read more

Loved it! Food great as ever. Our favorites are the Brie, crab cakes and steak. Can't wait to go back!

Frankly I was torn on this review. I will start by saying the food was very good. The lamb chops cooked perfectly, pink in the middle with a nice char on the outside. The short rib taco was sweet and succulent. However, I gave this two stars because of the service. One hour after placing our order the waiter came to tell us the kitchen had lost the order. While these things happen, as a server I would have thought he should have noticed that it had been an hour since he put the ticket in. While these things happen and I'm generally tolerant, a member of management came by to tell me this had never happened in 18 years. A little hard to believe in that mistakes will happen in the restaurant business. When getting ready to write this review I noticed quite a few others with the same complaint. Please don't try to convince me this has never happened when there are many instances of poor service. Just apologize and move on. Again the food was excellent but you may experience a long wait or other service problems. read more

The reason that this place gets three stars is the awesome bartender who waited on me while I was there tonight. Without her, it gets a zero. I was there for over 90 minutes waiting for my order. Watching everyone else leave, arrive, get their food, get their dessert, leave. Apparently the kitchen lost my ticket. But the accounting function of the restaurant didn't forget to charge me. (Nice try!) I gave up. Asked for a refund. Haven't seen that refund hit my bank account yet but I'm hoping it will. Then I stopped at CVS and bought some frozen pizzas for dinner. Don't waste your time here. The management of this place is in way over their head, thinking that they effectively can run a restaurant in a busy shore town, with incompetent employees. The bar staff in this place is amazing. And they are being brought down by the incompetence that surrounds them in management and in the kitchen. read more

This was my first time dining at a table. The dining room was warm and comfy, but the lights could have been dimmed a bit. The salsa and chips were amazing as always. We ordered the bacon guacamole. The bacon seemed like an afterthought, just buts of crispy bacon mixed into the guac. The guacamole itself was great, so I'm not complaining. The duck tacos (special) were amazing. I would go back and eat those all the time if they were on the regular menu. The NY Strip on the menu is worthy of it's reputation. If it was Rare, as ordered, instead of Medium Rare- Medium, it would have been the best steak I'd had in months. We were so full after all of that, we had to skip dessert. I will say that there were several of their Smokin' Margaritas consumed and they were one of the highlights of the night. read more

Copper Canyon - "Rare" NY Strip. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey

Been here a number of times. Margaritas are amazing and we love the food. The service is terrible and our server told us upon ordering "we can't order additional food because our table is on a time limit". This happened 5 minutes into seating. On top of having the clock ticking on our night out we had to wait for dishes once the small plates arrived. The server asked us for dessert order and when we declined we were told we had to leave because they needed the table. Bitter sweet because we love the food/drinks but believe the owner is pompous and doesn't care about their customer base. Won't ever go back. read more

Well after coming here many times this time around was very disappointing. The crab cakes are always amazing and still are however the steak was always my go to choice and this time around it was by far the worst. I asked for med rare it came out med well manager came over cut off the ends that were less cooked and said here have these while we make you another. The next steak comes out and in my opinion a shot to the gut rare. nobody comes back to ask how it is and when it comes time to drop off the check the server just leaves it and not a word. Well I guess we won't be visiting this place again so disappointing and bad customer service I don't ever mind spending 300.00 for dinner as long as it's a decent experience and this time around it was bad. read more

I like the atmosphere, and the service was excellent. If you come here, get a margarita, get the crab cake, and get the brie cheese with garlic and tomato sauce with tortillas-sounds weird but all of this is excellent and what I would solely go back for. We ordered a couple of other things we didn't love- we ordered "Tuna Taquitos".. which was just seared tuna tacos with a very strong over-powering sweet sauce. We also ordered the trio of guacamole which was interesting but just -ok. We also ordered fried calamari which was the most different calamari I've had- wasn't terrible just not my favorite. If I came back, I'd try to order some different things. Best mexican in this area is definitely chilangos- but I'd like to give Copper Canyons tacos/fajitas a try. I'll be back, but not for a while. Too many other excellent options in this area to try first! read more

Enjoyed a great dinner at Coper Canyon Saturday night. Emily was our server extraordinaire and the food did not disappoint. The strip steak was delish and as flavorful as always. Really enjoyed the margaritas too! So definitely make a trip over to Copper Canyon and ask for Emily. You won't be disappointed. read more

Food was really good. Yet on the other hand the service absolutely sucked. I didn't realize that every table was on a timer no matter how much food or how many drinks you order. Maybe they should bring out a stop watch and start the timer as soon as you take your seats. I've never felt rushed in a restaurant before so this one takes the cake. Very poorly ran. The owner should maybe take a couple classes on how to run a business when it comes to customer service. read more

I love Copper Canyon!!! The food is amazing, and they are so accommodating with a gluten free allergy. The staff is so friendly and the service is fantastic. Highly recommend stopping in!!! read more

This place never fails to impress. There's not one item on the menu I wouldn't recommend! The atmosphere itself is a must to check out- cool aesthetic, excellent service, and great location in Atlantic Highlands. I dream about their warm brie (a smoky baked brie dip with roasted tomato and garlic like come on) and dry rub steak. Everything is perfect!! read more

Best crab cakes, steak,and great arugula and spinach salad. The margaritas are amazing too! Beautiful atmosphere and great service! Cannot wait to go back! read more

Always a great experience at the Copper Canyon. However, you definitely want to call ahead and make a reservation. It's a hot spot, so it can be hard to get a table. The staff is lovely and the food is to die for. The steak....let me talk about this steak for a second....it is out of this world! We also tried the warmed brie appetizer and we had to order 3 more because we couldn't get enough of it. Michael is such an amazing chef and host and his restaurant has remained at the top of our list of family favorites for years. read more