neighborhood staple, great food, great ambiance, love their soup and salmon salad, quality for a fair price

Copper Kettle is such a fun and relaxed neighborhood gem. The food is great and the servers and bartenders are always friendly and attentive. I'm a big fan of the chicken burger and also love their brunch menu. I look forward to coming back for their Irish breakfast at some point. Looks amazing! read more

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A nice humble bar / restaurant.. the vibe is chilled inside, many gen x generation at the bar. Pretty good food, good service. Awesomely memorable? No.. But I might come back from time to time. read more

Copper Kettle Bar & Restaurant - Parts of the menu - Pubs Near Me - Woodside, New York

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Really nice place. Got together with some folks from work. The server was excellent and the food was good. It was a bit slow in coming out. But overall the experinece was very good, and already have plans to go back. read more

No more Peroni on draft Draft beer choices are dwindling Not what it used to be Starting to look for other options read more

We had dinner on Sunday at the Copper Kettle. The bartender was friendly & welcoming as we walked in the door. The service was excellent. The waitress was very friendly & took our order immediately. After we ordered our food, it was on the table in a timely manner, it was hot & delicious. For an appetizer we ordered potato skins stuffed with vegetables instead of bacon & the potato leek soup. Both dishes were excellent. For dinner I had the fish & chips. The fish was excellent. I like how the chef doesn't give you a huge big piece of fish on the plate, it was breaded & cooked nicely in 3 different pieces. The French fries were perfect, not too greasy or dry. My husband & daughter had the crispy chicken stuffed with vegetables for their dinner, they both said it was delicious. . My daughter never eats mashed potato's or cauliflower, but she ate both on Sunday. Her plate was clean after her dinner. We all enjoyed the food. We will be back for dinner again very soon. read more

Irish pubs are a dime a dozen in Woodside, but Copper Kettle is one of the better ones for being a complete top to bottom establishment. Situated along Skillman Ave, Copper Kettle has a reputation for providing quality drinks, food, and good service to boot. It looks a lot bigger from the outside, but Copper Kettle is a modest sized pub compared to the rest of the competition. The bar area is split from the main dining room and can seat a decent number of folks. Like any good pub, they liken themselves as a pseudo sports bar despite not sporting all that many TVs. The real money spot is their backyard, which is actually a great spot any time of the year regardless of weather. Plus, it's so dark inside the place that sometimes being outside is a little easier on the eyes. As a pub, Copper Kettle is a solid drinking hole. Most of the usual suspects are on tap, as most of the standard Irish pub beers are on display (Guinness, etc.). Their cocktails are solid and their happy hour deals are pretty good for the area. Best of all, the bartenders are a fun bunch of folks and give a nice pour for their regulars. As a restaurant, Copper Kettle is halfway decent with a menu consisting of Irish classics, bar food, and a smattering of random stuff ranging from Italian fare and salads. I used to be really into the jr. burger during the happy hour special, but I would tell most people to just get the real thing during dinner. Their curry chips / curry nachos are a fun appetizer and the wings are always pretty popular. Not sure if I'm feeling the steaks or the Italian pastas personally, I find them to be less memorable and overly pricey. Ultimately, the staff is friendly and treat their customers well. They always have pretty good specials and do a good job celebrating the holidays with everyone. They're good for solo adventures at the bar, a casual date, and of course, a family affair. No hesitation on this end in recommending them as a quality Irish establishment destination. read more

We walk-in and no servers to greet us and take us to our seats. Do we just seat ourselves? What's going on here??!! We walked in halfway and that's when the bartender noticed us and we asked if we can sit outside. The outside area is cute. That's all I can say about that since that was all they had going for them. We didn't order any drinks, but we did order food. I really didn't like the food that I got as an entree. The potato skins were ordered as an appetizer and that was good. It came with sour cream and sprinkled with bacon bits. For my entree I ordered linguine with chicken marsala. The chicken was tasteless plus the linguine. I had to douse it with hot sauce to give it some flavor. Never ordering that again at a bar. The service was how do you say it... VERY HORRIBLE! It was so s-l-o-w! I was like at this rate I could've done everything myself. We were hardly checked up on. Getting water was hard in itself. I don't know whose to blame either the management, staff or the cooks. I guess everyone gets equal blame. I just learned that I'll never be coming back to this establishment! read more

Copper Kettle Bar & Restaurant - Pubs Near Me - Woodside, New York

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Went with my cousin Diane. It has been years since I have been here. Great service. Great food. I had the chicken sandwich. read more

Copper Kettle Bar & Restaurant - Buttermilk fried chicken sandwitch - Pubs Near Me - Woodside, New York

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The wings are good but over priced. I had them when they had a buy one get one , although they did forget sauce and carrots and celery.

We walked in for an early dinner, at first there was no one to greet us or seat us. We found our table after the bartender told us to take any open table. It seemed busy so that was not a deal breaker. The food was exceptionally good. We order wings with a flight of Mac & cheese and pair that with a burger and fries. The wings were crispy and had a good sauce to wing ratio. The burger was delicious but not outstanding. Pretty standard. The Mac & cheese flight offers a great option for sharing. read more

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Great new menu, I had the chicken parm it was delicious, and they make their own pasta. Nice cocktail list also, we tried a few different ones with my favorite being the honey badger. The staff were very pleasant and attentive, great little neighborhood spot, check it out!! read more

Craving an appetizing and satisfying Irish weekend brunch or a delicious mouthful for lunch or a succulent steak for a hefty dinner at a fair price, please come and visit Woodside, Queens' most prized corner bar and restaurant. The Copper Kettle brings home the taste of mouth-watering and mouth-warming food straight from their gourmet kitchen. Great tasting and delicious meals and foods from their menu full of flavorful meal options and a good list of tasty appetizers. To end, I would like to add that the place is spacious and they feature a beer garden in the open space backyard area of the restaurant. read more

The Kettle's great soups and salads make them my favorite "Health Food Bar!" A very welcoming neighborhood place. read more

Copper Kettle Bar & Restaurant - One of The Kettle's Great Salads. Apples, Walnuts, Goat Cheese, Greens. A twist on the Waldorf Salad and as good as it looks! - Pubs Near Me - Woodside, New York

Great food and great staff so nice and welcoming also want to make sure every customer has want they need read more

Copper Kettle Bar & Restaurant - Pubs Near Me - Woodside, New York

My server Andress was extremely rude. I sat down and wanted soup but he said I couldn't try it. I told him I had bad soup there before and he responded by saying that's ok and refused to be accommodating. My mom asked to try the soup as well and the server said she couldn't. Andress also never came over to ask how our food was. I ordered the beet and goat cheese salad. My mom and sister got a burger and my mom's burger was super grisly. We would've let Andress know about our food if he came over. We wanted to order drinks too but he never came back for our drink order. I would come back for the salad, or for take out. But the service isn't great. read more

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Went to Copper Kettle for Brunch. The staff was nice and attentive, but the food was only OK. Given the brunch cocktail with each entree it's a decent value, but there are definitely much better brunch spots out there. Had the Irish breakfast and Blackened salmon salad and a side of america bacon. The Salmon salad was decent, but nothing to rave about. The Irish breakfast was a bit overcooked with the bread being break your teeth hard that made it inedible. The american bacon was very dry tasting. read more

I read a few reviews about the staff being welcoming and friendly however I felt it was the opposite during my visit. The hostess was nice but the server really didn't do anything to stand out or impress me, rather it made the dinner worse. I sat down and it took a while before she approached my table. There was no greeting or cordiality. She came over, asked what drink i wanted, I stated what I wanted and immediately she walked off, meanwhile had other questions/orders. When I got up to ask for where the bathroom was, she just kept walking and pointed in the general direction, but didn't tell me anything more. When I came back to the table it took at least 20 minutes before she came to ask me what I wanted to order. As soon as I said one thing (wings) she grabbed the menu and quickly left so I couldn't ask for anything else. The food eventually came, wings, and they were good as wings should be. Usually one would need water (should have been given at the start) and extra napkins but the waitress didn't come back to ask if I need anything after the food was dropped off. At some point she snuck by, threw down a plate of napkins and scurried off quickly. I had to try to call her over as she walked away and when she came back I was finally able to order another drink. When the waitress was about ready to leave, she just reached over in front of my plate, put the check down and said "I'm leaving if you want get another drink you can get it at the bar." I still had food in front of my plate and was going to ask for a to-go box but..wait.. she ran away before I could even ask. After she dropped the check, she came back a few more times to collect the bill and get her tip, more then she ever did waiting on my table the whole time.. I'd say she came about every other minute for the next 6-7 minutes. I couldn't even take time to have another bite of my food or drink or look at the bill before she was there again waiting to collect it. When I was getting my card out of my wallet, she was literally hovering over my hand and the bill, so quick to collect it and when she rang my card, she was just as quick to hover over waiting for the final receipt + tip. Understandable that you want to leave and get your money but dang, she was at my table waiting for the bill/total/tip more times than she ever approached my table during the stay. It would have been nice to have a "hello", "yes" "thank you", "you're welcome", any kind of normal human response before... but she was cold and dismissive the whole time except when the bill came. (4/9 pm) read more

My husband and I dined outdoors a few weeks ago on Sunday and it was our first time. We typically just order takeout. I have to agree with a few others on the service here b/c it really is hit or miss. While the host that greeted me was a super friendly older gentleman, who quickly showed us to our table and sanitized it before we sat, the server that attended to us was not great. I'll have to refer to her as Server #1 b/c we did end up getting a different server quickly. Server #1 just had a really poor attitude. We greeted her hello and she only responded with whether or not we wanted drinks. I'm not sure if there was some kind of lost in translation but after receiving our drinks, she left without asking if we wanted any food. She literally just never showed up after dropping off our drinks and even after our thanks, she just walked away. I did go inside and mentioned I wanted to order food and Server #2 was much better. While the take-out food we order is pretty solid (best Irish breakfast, fish is pretty great, etc.), the burger and fish and chips were so-so. We asked for the burger to be medium cooked but we received a well-done burger. The fries were unsalted and a little overcooked for me. However, the Spicy Wings were phenomenal and perfectly cooked. We'll definitely return for those. Overall, I'll keep coming back to try new things. The other staff seems super friendly, and many locals come here to enjoy the staff's friendliness. I even saw our Server #2 drop off food to an empty table (the guy went inside from something/bathroom) and they literally stood there outside just waiting for him to make sure nothing happened to his food. Amazing. read more

The Kettle is the outdoor dining winner from last night. Pasta is made on premises and chicken francese is delicious. read more

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Decided to head to the area for a low-key Friday night dinner. Stopped by this particular restaurant as it had seating available and an inviting atmosphere. Secured booth-seating for two inside (outdoor area was closed) and was immediately greeted by a server for drink orders. Started off with a Smithwicks ($7ish) and shared the Curry Cheese Fries ($9). The large helping of fries are fresh and crisp, sandwiched by a layer of melted cheese up top and curry at the bottom. Solid taste from the gravy and the cheese was not overbearing. For my main course, had the Kettle Burger ($17) - a beef patty topped with bacon, cheddar cheese, onions, peppers, lettuce and tomato (with fries and a pickle to the side). Basic overall burger, cooked medium with a crisp layer of bacon for texture. Filling meal overall that we had to pack most up to go. Though the food here is simple, the service and ambiance brings this pub over the top. We got to-go containers for our food without asking, complimentary soup, and the music was never too loud. Perfect spot for a simple date/night out. read more

Copper Kettle Bar & Restaurant - Curry cheese fries - Pubs Near Me - Woodside, New York

Had Brunch here, was good, definitely enjoyed the egg prosciutto on a tomato Benedict. Really enjoyed it. For being such a healthy plate I wish they had a salad option instead of the potatoes or home fries. My partner had huevos rancheros flatbread which she enjoyed minus beans. They don't have expresso which we would have liked as well but the coffee was good. We'd come back, it's a bit far but sunnyside in general is limited in brunch spots. Maybe 5 stars next time! read more

Copper Kettle Bar & Restaurant - Huevos rancheros (minus beans at request) on a flatbread - Pubs Near Me - Woodside, New York

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The food was great. The calamari was one of the best I ever had. Everyone enjoyed their meals. I would def come again if I'm in the area. Only wish the food came out a little faster. read more

If no reservation you were thrown away to the garden area dungeon where you froze. Our waitress was unapproachable and bothered if we had a question. Yet she was very sociable to tables that were a different ethnicity. She literally reached over my right shoulder to take my plate away while I was still eating, I had to grab it mid air to stop her. I also found it crazy to charge a $25 gratuity fee saying large party when it was only 4 of us. How about a heads up? I usually don't bother with reviews but this is still a thought in my head. Very disappointed. read more

Their prices keep going up, it doesn't matter whether dinning in or take out. What was $16 steak sandwich is now $22.....I het the same at Skillman Famous Pizza and an order of fries for $13.50. take a look at the portions.... read more

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This place will poison you and then demand you pay the check. Avoid at all cost. They're unclean and unsafe. read more

OMG we can not sing enough "praise and glory" about the staff and management team at the Copper Kettle Bar and Restaurant. Especially the manager " "Brooke Potts" -she is a "Super Star" She always accominates our rather large over damanding pain in the tushie family...with seating, dinner specials, beverages, you name it she gets it done now..Brooke has always provided our family with superior service and loving professional timely care. Brooke processes extremely rare and wonderful traits that are hard to find to our busy society rushed world today. We love her and the Copper Kettle too. If quality home made cooked style fresh food , Irish atmosphere, great ale selection and an incredable staff is what your searching for...look no futher .you have found your pot of gold.... We will be back soon. read more

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The outside just got repainted and is looking extra fresh. As usual, this restaurant is adorably decorated depending on season, sometimes even holiday, and one of my favorite places to pass by in the neighborhood. There is a ton of space inside and even outside - in their low-key beer garden! The service is good, and common for this area, the servers are Irish! I won't say the food here is incredible but it is decent. Just your average stuff. Food is mainly on the bland end. I came here recently with friends for brunch and it was surprisingly empty. Our food took quite a while to come... like about 20 minutes. I ordered eggs benedict (with mushrooms and crabcakes - such a cool combo) and one of my eggs was not at all poached as it should be - it was hard-boiled!! I was given two additional poached eggs which sort of made up for the mess up but no additional hollandaise sauce. Would say this place is more of a 3.5 read more

I stop for brunch. Ridiculous I was waiting to long. I could see people who got after me eating. I just order a fried chicken sandwich never arrive to my table. I left very disappointed. Still I paid for a complementary drink. Sorry guys I'm sure a lot people love the place. But my experience was awful. Never ever in mi life I'll step my feet there or recommend this place to nobody. read more

Although we eat here occasionally during the year, I had to comment on the delicious meal we had today. It is Easter Sunday and our reservation was for 1pm. We arrived at 12:30, knew we were early, however we were greeted by the owner and staff and escorted to our table. This is a prefixed menu for the day. Our meal was delicious! We had the Turkey/Virginia Ham plate (something new for me) served with mashed potatoes, carrots and parsnips, Irish sausage and walnut stuffing, cranberry sauce and gravy. We really enjoy their holiday menu. The staff is always friendly and so very attentive. Not really a desert person but our waitress recommended the warm strawberry and Ruhbarb pie.... delightful. (so was the ice cream) read more

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Just a decent spot for food. Wasn't out of this world good ambience with dim lighting but more known for drinking spot.

Very laid back choice for brunch. My girlfriend and I popped in after our Sunday walk, the kind of place where you can go in on brunch or just enjoy a drink with neighborhood pals. read more

Nice neighborhood pub - surprised it took me so long to finally come here! Good atmosphere/vibe; spacious. Food was yummy and vegetarian friendly (they have a veggie burger). But beware - all their soups are made with chicken stock! Good draft beer selection. Really nice wait staff. Happy this place is right around the corner from me and would definitely come back! read more

The BF and I came across this bar restaurant a few months ago, and for a change of pace, we headed to the north side of Queens Blvd to try it out. This Irish bar definitely has been around for a while and has a devoted following of patrons, something which was evident when we stepped in on a sleepy Sunday evening. While most places weren't busy, The Kettle was hopping with a lively bar scene, friendly staff and even more friendly customers. Perhaps it was the Guinness that made everyone so good natured, Not sure if we planned to stay, we started with a couple of pints. I had barely gotten to drinking my beer, when I spilled most of it on the floor! Hey, the glass was slippery with condensation! Much to my surprise, the bartender came around with another full pint, which was awesome. That completely convinced me that we should stay for dinner. Of course, like just like many other Irish bars in the area, there was plenty of sports TV being shown. I'm usually not crazy about sports bars, but it wasn't so intrusive and the patrons were so good natured and fun, it really added rather than detracted from the experience. Anyway, the dining area wasn't busy, so we sat down and took a look at the menu. There was the standard pub menu, but it also had some interesting entrees. Kevin chose the French onion soup and a cobb salad. Once again, we was very happy with both choices. I chose cream of mushroom soup - one of my favorites - which was very tasty and not too heavy on the cream. I also decided upon their boiled scrod dish, which came with mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables. It was edible, but not fantastic. It's actually been some time since I've eaten scrod, and forgotten about its being flavorless with a rubbery texture. Our waitress as well as the other staff were all fantastic, readily willing to chat and become your friends. We love that aspect of it so much that we'll definitely be back for a few pints and dinner soon. Enjoy! read more

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I met up with a friend here for drinks and the place had a nice crowd some eating and others drinking at the bar watching the baseball games. We were seated at a comfortable booth and the waitress came by right away to take our drink orders. We weren't really hungry so we shared the beef nachos which were good but I wish I knew they had raw onions since I really dislike them. I have to say the ambiance here its cool and the drinks were done right. read more

What a great neighborhood restaurant and bar! This is really a go-to place with excellent comfort food (although they do have a big salad selection), and lots of beers on tap. The decor inside is cozy, and I especially like the wooden booths up front. The backyard is also really nice, with a mix of smaller tables and picnic tables for larger groups. As far as food, I'm a huge fan of the turkey burger (def one of the best I've ever had anywhere!). They also have great wings - very crispy and perfectly sauced (try the Brogie wings, which is hot sauce + BBQ sauce), and the sweet potato fries are some of my all time favorites as well (soft on the inside and crispy on the outside - yum!). I also love what a mixed clientele they have - their business truly reflects the diversity of the neighborhood because of what a welcoming place this is. I see everyone from sports fans watching the games, to young families having early dinner and "hipsters" out for a beer. The staff are also genuinely nice and so attentive. Five stars!! read more

Food is amazing , can't say enough about the staff , professional courteous, been going into the kettle for over 25 years. Nothing has changed it's still as good as ever , we'll done pat read more

What? I can't believe I haven't reviewed you dearest Kettle Bar! They have shock top on tap + bangin' French Onion Soup everyday I like salty soups so this hits the spot. This place is one of those places you hold in your back pocket for when that specific mood of familiarity and consistency hits you aka when you're not feeling adventurous & you want mom's food aka if your mom was a pub aka if your mom had awesome beer and lunch specials aka if your mom was this awesome.... too far? aka I don't care read more

Copper Kettle Bar & Restaurant - Shock top - Pubs Near Me - Woodside, New York

The best burger in Sunnyside! They always cook it a perfect medium-rare for me. The sweet potato fries are excellent too. Plus, the staff is always friendly. read more

Went for brunch, got the quinoa salad and a cocktail... it was okay. We were the only folks there, and the service was still somehow slow. The meal was also pretty expensive for what I received. read more