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Copperwood Tavern

3.8 (1.3k reviews)
Closed • 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
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Pork Chop
Vy T.

Grabbed dinner with a friend here - it was a good choice! The cocktails are tasty and the food pairs well. Particularly enjoyed the fried goat cheese appetizer and deviled eggs. Pork chops were yummy as well. The courtesy corn bread was a nice touch. The service was great; our server checked on us regularly as we ordered a variety of things on the menu. Ambiance as casual and relaxing.

Tavern Burger with Salad.
Tiffany L.

Located in the Village at Shirlington area. Met a friend here for dinner and it was so yummy! We loved everything we tried. PARKING: While there's no parking at the restaurant specificallyl, there are several parking garages/lots nearby that don't charge. CORNBREAD: These cute cornbread muffins were complimentary to the table. Overall okay, wish they were warmed upon serving. Still enjoyed them though with the soft spread. FRIED GREEN TOMATOES: This comes with cornmeal crusted fried green tomatoes, crispy basil leaves, and basil aioli. I've never had green tomatoes before and really enjoyed them! BAKED BRIE: This comes with fig compote, toasted almonds, grilled baguette, grapes, and honeycomb. This did not come with enough baguettes. Would not get this again. TAVERN BURGER: This comes with angus beef patty, aged cheddar, crispy bacon, bibb lettuce, red wine shallot aioli, and a brioche bun. Overall, this was very yummy. A little tough to eat the more I ate haha, but overall still yummy nonetheless.

Tavern Salad with salmon
M. L.

Excellent service, friendly staff. I ordered the tavern salad with salmon. That was probably one of the best cooked salmon I've ever had. Not overly seasoned and cooked perfectly.

French Onion Soup
Janae H.

Don't always believe the old adage that if a restaurant isn't crowded, the food must be trash--because that's definitely not the case here. We stopped in for lunch before taking some family to the airport, and Copperwood Tavern was perfectly on the way. From the start, things felt easy and relaxed. A few family members ordered the fried green tomatoes. Since they're Southern, they felt the tomatoes could've used a bit more batter--but that critique is very subjective. Flavor-wise, they still enjoyed them. Several of us had the onion soup. It leaned a little on the watery side, but it was still comforting and did its job warming us up on a cold day. My mom ordered the farmer's salad with squash, and that maple mustard vinaigrette? Chef's kiss. The flavors paired beautifully and made the dish shine. A few family members ordered the tavern burger, which was huge--easily enough for two meals. I went with the grilled rosemary chicken, which was flavorful, well-cooked, and very satisfying. We didn't even make it to dessert because everyone was full, which says a lot. The ambiance was very holiday-focused and cozy, service was efficient without being rushed, and parking is metered with a two-hour limit. Overall, a solid stop with comforting food, generous portions, and a warm atmosphere. Copperwood Tavern proves that sometimes the quieter spots are absolutely worth the visit.

Tavern Burger
Crystal S.

Lemme tell you, the Village at Shirlington is just a cute spot year-round with a multitude of shopping & dining options. I love it any & every time of the year! Saturday night, I went to Copperwood Tavern for dinner with a friend. Our server was hospitable & patient, the cocktails looked creative & delicious & there were even a few non-alcoholic options because you know, some of us choose to eat our calories instead ;) I had my trusty Tavern Burger & it was, as always, cooked to my liking (well done). My friend, however, is a vegan & unfortunately, there were only a couple salad options & vegetable sides that she could have. I didn't realized how unfortunate it was for her until I noticed her trying to figure out what to order that would be satiating with such limited options. The menu focuses on animal protein-based dishes so yes, it is the patrons' responsibility to be aware in advance. But when a guest has what's now a pretty common dietary restriction, it would be a tad more inclusive if dining establishments-in general-offered at least a couple more things beyond the one-dimensional salad. Mushrooms & lentils, for example, can easily be substituted to create hearty, flavorful alternatives to meat-centric dishes. Hopefully at least one vegan entree (and perhaps even a dessert) will make it to the menu here in the near future.

Oysters
Bella V.

Absolutely amazing. Our waitress Emma was very accommodating and helpful throughout our whole experience. Everything was delicious. Probably the best french onion soup I've ever had. Definitely my new go to in Arlington!

House-cut seasoned parsley Frites
Kamilia L.

Happy Hour provided a small sample of this Farm to Table Hot Spot. We enjoyed it. I got the House Cut Parsley fries which was huge and seasoned to perfection. Venison meatballs, were great; super moist and had great texture, Brussels Salad with Steak, this delectable Bread Pudding with Cherries and a light caramel sauce, and a Peachy Whiskey drink I think called a southern sparkle that got me right. It was sweet and had a nice zing. Every bite was delicious. I didn't order a Buger but wish I had room as they looked amazing. My server was charming and swift. Highly recommend. Outside seating was roomy too.

DUCK DEVILED EGGS 12 southern duck eggs. mayo, mustard, swveet relish, candied baolcon, red sorrel microgreens
Lily J.

I'm shocked I've never been to Copperwood Tavern because I've seen it pop up quite a few times. I have to say the service was impeccable. We had a fun and engaging waitress who definitely was the reason for the additional star but unfortunately the food left a lot to be desired. My friend ordered the Braised Rabbit but stated that he was unaware that it was more so pasta focused. He thought it would be more rabbit focused since it wasn't really advertised on the menu as a pasta dish. I ordered the Duck Breast which could have been amazing but was very underseasoned. We had the duck deviled eggs appetizer which were solid but doesn't vary too much from typical deviled eggs. The highlight was the short rib appetizer which was very flavorful. All in all, the restaurant was spacious and the service was great but the food didn't live up to other factors unfortunately. However, i would be open to returning in case this is a one off since I did like the variety on the menu.

Five Cheese Truffle Mac
Julia

We stopped here for a more casual dinner before our movie and were pleasantly surprised! Really great atmosphere, very lively and cozy and I like the farmhouse decor. Great menu and our server was so friendly! I got the Mac and cheese and it was divine! The seafood linguini was a big hit as well. Would definitely recommend for a solid tavern experience and I hope to return!

Eric S.

My first time here for breakfast/brunch. Seated immediately with no wait and greeted by wait staff. Brought out water and menus and she gave great recommendations. I had the short rib hash which was actually pretty good and filling. I had to salt and pepper it up but I didn't mind. My wife had the chicken and waffles which also was pretty good. She ordered a side of eggs which she didn't like at all. Also friends with us ordered the deviled eggs and they didn't like at all either. Otherwise a very filling and pleasant experience as always here.

Linda P.

The food was great, everything we ordered was good, and the service was friendly and efficient. No complaints at all! It's a solid go-to in Shirlington for good food and a comfortable atmosphere. Parking in the area can get a little tricky at times, but overall it's a great experience every visit.

HH version of old fashioned
Aimee B.

Quick stop at the bar between appts and was disappointed - service was inattentive and not very friendly but rescued by a second better bartender (didn't get names but he was taller than the first), the mushroom crostini was bleh as they used canned mushrooms, not great. And the old fashioned was okay but full of ice

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Do they still have high backed booths for seating in the back section (or anywhere else) in the restaurant?

Yes they do, about 3 or 4 booths are still there with the high backs.

Do they have a gluten free menu, the reviews are mixed?

Do they offer delivery? I swear they used to be on Uber Eats but now don't see them.

We are on UberEats, DoorDash, and GrubHub

Do they still have oysters on their happy hour menu for a dollar?

Not sure but the ones I had for full price were so microscopic, they were worth about 50 cents.

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