Copper Mug is a hidden gem in El Sobrante. This Punjabi-owned establishment offers something for everyone, with an extensive selection of local beers, thoughtfully crafted cocktails, and a menu featuring both Indian/Nepalese and American favorites. Some of my highlights were: * Sweet Thai Chili Chicken Wings - perfectly cooked with just the right amount of crisp and sauce * CA Catfish - a generous portion, flavorful, and not fishy at all * Chicken Momos - I prefer them fried, and the house hot sauce is absolutely worth trying My favorite drink was an off-menu cocktail: a twist on a pisco sour. Ask for Param's Pisco. The owner is incredibly hospitable and happy to offer recommendations if you're unsure what to order. Service was prompt and attentive, and the atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and perfect for catching up with friends or unwinding after a long day. read more

We were curious about this place and went in to try it. It has Indian food, bar appetizers, and they specialize in mule drinks. We got the chicken wing appetizers, dumplings, hubby wanted to try a mule and I got a mango lassi. I will say the mango lassi is the best one I have ever had. It's not too sweet, just the right consistency, is really pretty with the pistachios and cardamom sprinkled on top, and just hits the spot for me! The service was excellent. The owner is one of the friendliest guys you will ever meet. He is talkative, welcoming, upbeat, and very friendly! The place is clean, and you can tell the owner really cares about the menu and wants to be sure he has things the customer likes. I love the mango lassi here and have returned several times just to get one! read more

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Some friends and I were looking for a place in the area to have a drink. We had been hearing good things about this place and decided to give it a try. We came in on a Saturday night and it was quite busy. We were greeted and seated right away. Nice decor. We checked before we came that there were tv's since the basketball playoffs were on. They had multiple tv's there and a big one in the back room where you can also do karaoke. Ebony was our waitress there she was very nice and helpful. I got a dark and stormy drink. It was good but could have been stronger. My husband got the Zeb's Oaxaca Old Fashioned it was also good but not that strong. My friends also thought the drinks could have been stronger. We ordered catfish and fries both were good and well seasoned. Hush puppies were also very good. Jalapeño poppers were good. My friend also enjoyed the fried shrimp and fries. We would come back again and try more items read more

Finally tried this place out last night! Loved it. Staff was super friendly...I didn't know how the Indian and Wings would land, but it was perfect. We tried both the samosa with chaat and the wings, so good! Beer selection was amazing too. Born and raised in El Sobrante, and love this new option for a local night out. Check it out! read more

Amazing time celebrating my besties bday! We had a party of 8 and made reservations online. The staff were welcoming and warm. Quickly greeted us when we came in and promptly got a drink in our hand. We had the Chicken Tiki Masala and Butter chicken (mild) but so much flavor. The Mango Lassie was delicious (I had 2) they offer Karaoke and apparently are having lots of events from Salsa lesson. Super chill vibes and very helpful and friendly staff. read more

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Owner introduced himself,very friendly staff. Will be back again, good selection of local beers. read more

Amazing vibe!!!! Everyone is so nice! The food is good and the mules are fire!!! I absolutely love this bar in the middle of el sobrante. I had onion rings and buffalo rings and they were fire. The owner is so attentive, Kay is amazing. I love this place! Nice home town vibes!! Would totally recommend!!!! read more

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I can't say enough good things about this place! I live right down the street and have seen different businesses come and go. Recently I saw this place have a lot of remodeling. And then I saw that there were some balloons and they were finally opened as The Copper Mug and Mississippi Catfish! This place is a very nice bar and restaurant. The owner Kay is incredibly friendly and loves talking to folks. It truly feels like a local place but with top tier cocktails. You can tell he loves what he does and the cocktails are made with skill and love. My boyfriend and I have been saying El Sobrante would be great with a craft cocktail bar and wow, this place is impressive. The whiskey sour is SO GOOD. One of the best I've had locally and my boyfriend is obsessed with the KT's Black white Russian. It is a gorgeous drink that is way too easy to drink. We came here with a party of 5 and everyone loved the cocktails and food. This place is kind of a dual restaurant because they serve Indian food but also is the home for Mississippi catfish. The catfish itself is incredibly fresh, well seasoned and overall my boyfriend said it was the best catfish he ever had. The fries were season with lemon and pepper. My friends had the momo's, pineapple fried rice and samosas. Overall this place is such a great addition to El Sobrante and the bay area over all. Come support this small business and show why El Sobrante is a great place to open a business! Thanks Kay for the hospitality! We are so excited for this place. We will definitely be regulars here read more

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Drinks were great. I had a cocktail, very well crafted by the bar owner who was so welcoming. My husband had a craft beer, many to choose from! The food was made fresh and enjoyed in a mellow atmosphere. Heard they will be offering karaoke nights & dance lessons soon, awesome to have locally. Will be coming back to check it out and try the wide menu of drinks. read more

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Great food, delicious cocktails, amazing service. My friends and I had such a special time here on a Friday night! There's a little bit of everything for everyone--the ambiance was vibrant and lively, with corners of coziness and comfort. There's something for everyone here! read more

This was my first time here and i loved it! I would recommend to try their Samosa. Chicken wings . Chicken Tikka Masala With Rice And Gulab Jamun THEY ARE AMAZING!!! The guy name Kay who run this place had great recommendations for the beer and was very nice. He came around making sure we were happy and had everything we needed . Highly recommend to anyone who love quality food and looking for unique variety of drinks. read more

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So happy to have this new spot in town! I reached out on Yelp to make a reservation and the owner responded right away, which was already a great sign. When we arrived he greeted us by name and took amazing care of us all night. From start to finish he was genuinely attentive, friendly, and just a great human being. What really blew us away: we came in with our infant daughter for Valentine's Day, and he showed her so much care and warmth - and even offered to watch her so we could enjoy a date night. You can tell he's put a ton of time and heart into building out the space. It's such a cool setup - great beer/cocktail/wine/drink selection on one side, and a more traditional family dining vibe on the other. It feels perfect for families, groups, and events. Food was tasty, and the customer service was truly above and beyond. Highly recommend - and I'm genuinely rooting for this place. read more

All the food is good! Service is stellar Great place to meet and have drinks and food with some buddies read more

My new favorite neighborhood bar has the best cold beer selections on tap; I had the Guinness and was temporarily transported to Ireland! The delicious food and friendly vibes, in addition to their specialty cocktails, make this a unique "go-to" spot that was much-neeeded in this area. The owner, Kay, is extremely knowledgeable about all the beer and drink details; and, he was very welcoming. Looking forward to returning and trying out more drinks-- thank you! Jade read more

An amazing place to get some good food and drinks, I don't drink alcohol but Kay was so kind and made me some mocktails and even gave me a plate of samosas. Everything tasted amazing. Definitely will be bringing my friends here. Also super clean and cozy area. Service was perfect. read more

Copper Mug - Samosa - Indian Near Me - El Sobrante, California

We love Copper mug! The owner Kay ( K) (spelling maybe wrong) is nothing but Amazing . His story about how Copper mug is beautiful & funny. The food is fantastic, chef Lucky is very talented. The food won't disappoint Had my 43rd bday there and Kay was very kind to set up tables, goodie bags & a beautiful delicious birthday cake!!! This place will not disappoint! The place to be when you want craft cocktails, beers and ambiance! Finally, a place where I feel comfortable Won't disappoint! read more

We're greeted by the owner who has the most infectious energy and come to find out this little gem of a restaurant/bar has an abundant variety of beers and ciders and very tasty and well prepared food. We feasted on chicken wings that weee crispy and delicious as well as handmade Himalayan dumplings and Samosas that were outstanding! We can't wait to go back and try more food and chat it up with our new friend! read more

So excited for this new bar in our neighborhood! Great drinks, food is delicious and owner is so nice! read more

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I was on a date with my boyfriend, drinks were good however service was very slow due to lack of staff. When another employee finally showed up she was very disgruntled, walking around with a attitude. I even over heard her tell some other customers that she didn't want to be there because she had other stuff to do (she used the curse word in replacement for the word stuff). I dont think we will be back. read more

Extremely friendly service. Cool ambiance, but the place was empty. Food was hit or miss and drinks were expensive.

Owner is awesome. Had some really amazing drinks and some solid bites to go along with it. A few businesses have ran through this address but this one is definitely what's been missing. Check it out, you won't be disappointed. read more

Super great ambiance, service is excellent given by Kay . Food is delicious love the samosa chat read more

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Absolutely love this place!!!! Kay and Ebony are amazing! Drinks are fire and customers service is like you are family. Wide variety of beers on tap and can. Seltzer and cider are a nice variety as well. Food is always fresh and hot! Come see them for sure! read more

We really enjoyed our experience. I think the owner is who waited on us and made us feel right at home. The food was good. We had the lemon pepper wings and they were really good. We have been craving them but they seem to be closed every time we think of them. I also had the tikka masala which was delicious. The only downside was they don't carry naan bread. Just one other problem is they don't have highchairs and my 1 yr old needs a high chair or he will just keep running around and get in to everything. read more

Hands down the BEST place in El Sobrante! Kay has created a place where everyone is welcome. Great food and drinks! Always a great time!

If you stay away from this one bartender who seems to be angry, I watched her relating to customers she treated them as well as me with distain read more

My wife and I stopped in on a Friday afternoon because we had been curious about this place. We were greeted promptly by Ebony who was very friendly and nice to deal with. I'm more of a beer guy and was very impressed the with the draft selection: Russian River, Ghost Town, and Fieldwork to name a few. We didn't have a lot of time, but we had a couple beers and some garlic fries to snack on. The owner, Kay, stopped by and introduced himself and talked about his future plans. He was very nice and it's excited to hear some of the things that could be on the horizon: being open on the day as a coffee shop for one. read more

The copper mug is amazing! I love that they have a lot of food options--something for everyone which is perfect for families. They are so nice to the kids :) The service is attentive and fast and their drinks are yummy too! It's a good size space too for larger groups. I can't wait to come back to try more of their appetizers: so far the fries and wings were delicious and the Indian food entrees were great too. I even often have leftovers due to their generous portions (and probably since I can't help but also get appetizers ha) read more

I love that this place exists in El Sobrante! We had momos and fries - loved the spicy dipping sauce - very flavorful. The fries were super crispy and came out piping hot. Cocktails were great and overall pleasant atmosphere, welcoming, friendly service. read more

The food is amazing. The ownership and the service is off the chart. The ambience is perfectly placed yet unexpectedly right down the street to your home base ... I give it a zillion thumbs up! read more

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I love the atmosphere and aura of Copper mug! The service is amazing and the staff is super friendly and welcoming. This is my go to spot! Also the bar food and drinks are always on point. Kudos to the owner for creating such a cool place! read more

I went to Copper Mug recently and had a great time. The place looks really clean and cozy, and it feels kind of fancy but still chill. I ordered the samosa chaat and chicken momo's, and they let me try the momos half fried and half steamed, which was super cool. The mango lassi was also really tasty and refreshing. For drinks, I got the Russian River Pilsner, I was surprised they had them on tap since I heard they're hard to find and my girlfriend had the Kay's Indigo Fizz, beautifully crafted indigo fizz The service was awesome Ebony was super nice and made us feel welcome. They checked on us a few times to make sure we were good with the food / drinks. We also got to chat with Kay, the owner he's a really cool and fun guy, especially over some drinks. Prices were fair for the Quality, and the food and drinks were worth it. They also do live music and karaoke, which sounds fun. Overall, I really enjoyed it and will definitely go back. read more

3.0 stars based on our first visit. We have committed to come back to see if their service improves. Arrived and were greeted warmly. Sat in the area with most of the tables are separate from the bar area but does have a tv. We ordered our drinks first which consisted of a water for my wife, a Shirley temple for my teen daughter and an espresso martini for me. The Shirley temple was NOT made with Sprite and grenadine! They made it with orange juice and grenadine. What? Do they not know what a Shirley Temple is? My Martini tasted good but was served in a small martini glass and was only 3/4 full! Not worth $16. Next we ordered some appetizers. Bbq chicken wings and garlic fries. The fries themselves were great. The perfect size and the perfect balance of crisp and soft centered. But the garlic flavor fell flat because as we found out as we ate the fries, the fresh garlic didn't get stuck to the fries. There was very little Parmesan cheese and no salt. Once we salted them they were much better. Now for the good stuff. The chicken tikka masala was really well spiced and had less of a tomato forward flavor which we found to be exceptional. So good in fact that we were dipping our fries in the sauce! The chicken within the dish was moist and cut into nice manageable pieces and it did come with Basmati rice. We did order the pineapple fried rice which we all enjoyed as well. Why am I reviewing the chicken wings last you ask? Well because they didn't come to our table until we finished the main courses! It's too bad because they are super crispy and the bbq sauce was nice. Our server was very personable but that doesn't count enough towards good service. He didn't have a good grasp on what ingredients are in the dishes and instead of checking when asked he just gave an inaccurate answer and ad libbed. Us foodies do not appreciate that! Since they've only been open for a couple of months we'll give them a chance to improve and then give them another try which I hope will get them more stars! I might just drink water next time! read more

Copper Mug - Small empty martini glass and small TK black and White Russian. NOT SURE EITHER OF THEM ARE WORTH $16. - Indian Near Me - El Sobrante, California

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Delicious! Enjoyed the Indian dishes and the mango lassi. Warm, friendly service. The owner Kay introduced himself right away. The wait staff helped us have a cozy, romantic dinner while also hosting people watching the football game. Much appreciated! read more

You wanna talk about an experience catered to the individual customer? Kay has you covered. He truly acknowledges the business you're giving him. Don't go elsewhere in El Sobrante. Copper Mug is your stop read more

Copper Mug - Kay, the owner - Indian Near Me - El Sobrante, California

Was here last week, and I'll be coming back. They have a vast option of drinks and the food is great. Nice ambiance and quick service.

My partner and I visited this location hoping to enjoy some Indian food, as we had previously dined at the Copper Mug. Unbeknownst to us, the Copper Mug is closed on Wednesdays, although food is still served by another business at the same location--Mississippi Catfish. When we arrived, no one greeted us, so I approached the window to ask a question. The man working--who was on the phone the entire time--was extremely rude and dismissive. I politely inquired about the Copper Mug's hours, and instead of offering a simple explanation, he responded sarcastically and told me to "read his lips," as if I were being difficult or unintelligent. His tone was condescending and disrespectful, and I was genuinely shocked by the lack of basic customer service. The experience felt not only unprofessional but borderline discriminatory. I do not recommend visiting this place. Poor service and a complete lack of courtesy--definitely a place to avoid unless the Copper Mug folks do something about it. read more

I had the spicy samosa chaat, mix of snapper/catfish/ prawns(). Great customer service, like the employees actually want to be there lol Cool ambience. This place is here to stay.TRY IT ONCE!!! read more

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A neighborhood gem! The owner and staff are fabulous... and so are the drinks! Always enjoy an evening here.

Best samosa I've ever had, maybe even including the ones in India! Great beer selection. Very friendly service. Will definitely visit again!