Wasn't good. A step just above really bad. Extremely slow. After a long wait they forgot to make one of the meals in our party. They also forgot to bring us table bread. Everything was WAY over salted and IMO, WAY Way overpriced. You can do way better somewhere else. read more

Our most recent trip to The Copper Kettle did not disappoint! We finally got to dine in after ordering carry out a few times in 2020 due to COVID, and we were really impressed with how well the employees worked together to serve the guests. Not only did our server take good care of us, but a woman brought us dinner rolls, a gentleman brought us our appetizer and salads, and a different server (or possibly a food runner?) brought us our entrees. You can tell they run a smooth operation built on teamwork here! Now, on to the food... We ordered the torpedo shrimp appetizer and they tasted like they were maybe beer battered. I didn't love the torpedo sauce, but my significant other did. I tried the chicken piccata for my entree and enjoyed it but I would have loved a little more lemon in the sauce. My significant other ordered the Scottish Salmon after enjoying it last time we ordered carry out. He enjoyed it just as much this time and said he would order it again in the future. We each ordered a salad with our meal as well and I forgot how HUGE they are. We probably could have split one and it would have been enough. I have never been disappointed after eating here and look forward to trying the meatloaf or mahi-mahi the next time we are in town. read more

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They have a very wide menu from steak to wings, seafood,salads and pasta, including a nice selection of gluten free items which we had "The Mahi Dinner" and it's was delicious! Full bar and several draft beers on tap, also a nice selection of wines, awesome place to come and watch the sunset on the lake!! read more

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We had dinner at the Copper Kettle last evening. I ordered Shrimp Scampi from the Menu it says "Large shrimp sauteed with fresh garlic, lemon, butter, and white wine over angel hair  served with garlic bread" The 3 or 4 shrimp that came with the meal were small in size there was little or no Garlic taste to it but that could have been because there was an inch of water in the bottom of the plate. It was also suppose to be over Angle Hair pasta not the Linguini that was served. Service was good and the atmosphere was pleasant. Other meals at the table looked good, read more

Terrible experience all the way around. Three of the four items we ordered were "not available". Server was either brand new or incompetent. Manager came to the table after our lackluster dinner was served and apologized that they were out of so many menu items stating that the truck was due in on Thursday - wow. Would never go back or recommend this place to anyone. F- read more

We are new to SML so We we're excited to try this place after the great reviews, BUT were definitely underwhelmed. Hubby had catfish dinner which was way over cooked. I had the special, which was halibut ( which I love). Fish was cooked perfectly but needed sauce badly and the citrus rice was blah. For $38 it should have been much better...The Caesar and garden salads were the best things we were served. Other problem was the server never checked on us AT ALL, so could not ask for more of the minimal sauce..... not on my list of best at the lake. read more

The food is wonderful! The SML burger was awesome, as well as the Cajun pasta with shrimp. My wife and I were visiting from WV for a 3 day weekend. The burger was so good we came back the next night! The owner was so nice and greeted us like we were old friends. He found out that it was my wife's birthday and he had the waitress bring us a chocolate peanut butter cake. Everyone was very nice. We plan on going back next year! read more

Good food and good service. Just starting to eat out after Covid-19. First time here and was presently surprised. They had a nice patio with a great view. One of the better restaurants on SML. read more

Two words De licous! Beautiful setting. Fast and friendly service. Get the shrimp cocktail. You'll be glad you did. My turkey club was outstanding. Thick and juicy turkey fresh tomato and lettuce. Bacon to was on point too. Highly recommend this little gem. read more

Y'all. The fried catfish is soooo good. I've never seen it prepared the way The Copper Kettle does it, but it works. And it's delicious. I've been twice; once with kids & once without. The kids menu was good. The had the normal kids menu type of food but they also included catfish & meatloaf which I think is nice to help expand children's palettes :) The meatloaf was really good. Two out of three of my kids loved it! My husband had the prime rib one night & said it was decent. His ribeye that he had the second time was spot on. So good! I really don't have any complaints about their menu or their service. I can't wait until summer comes so I can try their full menu options! read more

Really like Copper Kettle - they have great food. BUT, the serving size has changed! Had the Chicken Francese (always get this cuz its fabulous), and it used to have 2 large chicken breasts. Only 1 tonight - still tastes great, but now less food, same price. read more

Great atmosphere, we sat outside on the deck. This could be the best place on the lake. Service was good, menu was limited and they were out of my initial order. They seem to try hard, I applaud them for that, just needs a little more variety. I will be back, hoping for great success! read more

The Copper Kettle - American Near Me - Moneta, Virginia

Delicious food and service! We ate there this past weekend and were pleasantly surprised at the large selection of entrees. We had delicious filets and enjoyed sitting outside on the patio with sunset views. read more

This was my first time visiting the SML area and I will say the food here was great. The shrimp and grits were amazing as well as the garlic fries. Would definitely recommend eating here if you are in the area. read more

Location very nice- especially if you sit outside on the deck. Service friendly! Food was delicious. Portions large. Prices fair. No liquor license. "Coming soon" so make sure you call in advance if that is important to you. Only been open for 7 weeks- seems like they may have rushed it, but looking forward to coming back once they get all their ducks in a line. *one of the only waterfront restaurants open on a Tuesday* read more

The meal was delicious, very clean restaurant. Staff was friendly. Would eat the salmon again. Loved the cauliflower mash. Delicious!!

This was our first trip to the Copper Kettle. We sat outside. Weather and service were good. We ordered the mussels, meatloaf and mahi mahi. Every food item was perfect. Side dish of green beans was tasty. They probably need some decorating inside as it is a bit cold and antiseptic, but we enjoyed the early evening outside. The price was reasonable given the high quality of the food. Big beer belly, baseball cap wearing red necks looking for a $9 meal on the water should just stay away and let the rest of us enjoy this hideaway. We will definitely come back. read more

First time here and the atmosphere is the best at the lake. The bar area looked classy and had TVs and then the dining areas were quieter. Being picky, I would add some pictures or something on the walls rather than just bare paint. It was a little warm outside so we ate inside, but the views outside were fantastic. The little firepits and couches outside looked so welcoming. Prices were very fair too. The meatloaf was huge and the cocktails were well made. Everyone was very friendly and we will definitely be returning. I would have given 5 stars but our server, a young female, was obviously new and wasn't sure of the menu items and there was a little awkwardness about her. I'm sure she will improve. It was not a big deal by any means. read more

Amazing spot nestled back in a cove on the upper lake. Whether you come by land or lake, you will love this place. My first experience was a few weeks ago. I stopped at the marina to fuel up my boat. I saw the sign and ran in for some food. I asked the owner for something fast, To go... he suggested the Hot ham and cheese. I grabbed it and jumped on the boat. I broke it out of the bag a few minutes later and must say it was the best ham and cheese ever! My second trip was with the wife. We were working on the lake house and didn't feel like cooking. So a 5 minute boat ride later we were sitting and enjoying our 21st wedding anniversary at the Copper Kettle. We both had the catfish platter and it was amazing. Since the first visit we have returned numerous times. The breakfast buffet is great!!! This is a great place with great people. read more

Great casual place with an extensive menu from seafood to steak and burgers. Great view as well. Executed well with good service as well. Will definitely be back. read more

Delicious! I got the shrimp and grits and it was splendidly done! Service was friendly and swift. This appears to be undiscovered treasure.

The view is beautiful but it ends there. I have tried this place 4 times now. First the single $ for expense is not accurate for the dinner menu as if you order after they serve lunch, the prices increase significantly and average $20/plate. The atmosphere is "less than" with cafeteria-like tables and chairs. The gnats outside made it impossible to enjoy the view, even with the smelly and smokey citronella candles burning. The wait staff was just ok and did not seem to think an45 minute wait for food was unreasonable. I got the Asian Ginger Salad (also took 45 minutes) which was a spring mix with canned mandarin oranges, a few slivered almonds and some wonton strips. It was about as exciting as it's ingredients. My partner got the rib special and the ribs were over sauced, very dry and left a strange taste in the mouth. Our friends got the crab cakes (2 per order) but only received one when it arrived as the second was not done yet). I had horrible abdominal cramps about 2 hours after eating. I will not go back. read more

Food was fabulous. Place is beautiful and the people are very nice. Definitely will be back!!

The food was terrible , prime rib fatty and over cooked . They ran out of baked potatoes and Parmesan chicken. Only a few of us got draws so we had to ask and she handed us a pile of unwrapped straws to pass around . Food did not cOne out all at once, we had to ask for silverware and napkins after we got our food. She told us the vegetable was broccoli, we received green beans that I think the salt shaker fell off on them. Chicken tenders tasted like ones you buy frozen in the store, mashed potatoes were watery tasking with no read more

We went to the Copper Kettle after seeing reviews online. The food was terrible. I had the famous meatloaf and mashed potatoes. The food came out cold. My husband had salmon and he was not impressed either. I would not recommend this place. read more

Great place with wonderful lake scenery! I had a delicious hamburger cooked to perfection, my husband had the fried catfish and said it was very good and my sister had the salmon. Every dish was tasty, perfectly cooked and the chef accommodating, fixing sautéed spinach when the veggie of the day was green beans. read more

Best place on the lake to eat! Our meals were perfect! I had the Shrimp and Grits. My husband had the Seafood Platter. Service was excellent. It sure exceeded our expectations and we can't wait to go back! read more

We enjoyed our lunch on the deck of the Copper Kettle. I had the basil chicken flat bread, delish. Very fresh grilled flatbread, thick slice of mozzarella and tomato on this generous sandwich. Few leaves of fresh basil on top along with the garlic basil pesto. I had a choice of sides and opted for the fresh fruit. My husband had the fish and chips. If you love fried food this ones for you. My husband kept saying this is good but I should have got what you did. He had a Bold Rock cider draft and I tried a margarita. Next time I will go with the cider. Everyone is pleasant and attentive. We will go back. read more

The Copper Kettle - Basil chicken - American Near Me - Moneta, Virginia

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Visited the area with friends and ventured to Copper. It was 7pm. They. Close at 8 on a Friday night. That should have been our first warning. We sat down at a table. The lighting was blinding. Then we moved to a booth to find a less lighted area. I'm not a big guy but the booths were small and tight for four PP. The bread was good and that is where the goodness stopped. The special (brisket was very thin and over cooked which left it dry. The hush puppy was crumbled and I'm not sure what it was made of but not good. When the best meal is salad you know there is a problem. Overall. The food was over priced for the quality. I would not go back. In fairness the service was ok. read more

I walked in early with a friend and we were meeting more friends a little later, we settled in for drinks and the rest of our group arrived. The menu looked so good it was difficult to choose. I settled on the meatloaf, my friends got the crabcakes. Everything was delicious! I asked our server to take a photo as some of us hadn't been together in over 15 years. She looked at me and told me she was too busy. There were only 2 other tables in the entire restaurant that were occupied. Okay, whatever. The manager (?) came out and took some photos. Thanks, dude! We ate, paid the bill and never saw our server again. No water refills, no tea refills. Loved the food and atmosphere. Parking is an issue and I hope they solve it soon. I will be back. read more

This is my second visit. I had the Mahi Mahi with rice and green beans. It was great. The service was great and the owner went over the menu with me to pick out gluten free options. read more

We have been on vacation at SML all week and this is by far the best meal we had. The service was very friendly and fast. read more

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First time visiting SML and we arrived by boat for lunch here today. Between the four of us, we had the turkey club (house roasted turkey), crab cake, maple salad and chicken pesto flatbread--everyone loved their meal and the service was great. We came on a Wednesday the week of Memorial Day and it was nice to have a restaurant open for lunch where we could dine on the water. This spot does food well and I recommend over many of the other options you may have locally. read more

We have gone for the weekend breakfast buffet for 3 weeks in a row. Food and service was excellent.

Great food, welcoming and doting staff. We will definitely come back when we come to town on our next trip. My hubby had the meatloaf with tomato sauce with a side mashed potatoes and gravy. The portions were ample. He commented that there was a hint of basil and red pepper that really brought out the flavors of the meatloaf. I had the shrimp and grits. The cream sauce had just the right amount of Cajun seasoning to add flavor and punch but not be punishing. The shrimp was perfectly cooked as were the grits. Both dishes were outstanding. The staff made sure we were well taken care of and even the other patrons were friendly. Our toddler was tired and a bit fussy but everyone was incredibly kind and the chef even brought our little one a piece of his cornbread- it was delectably moist, sweet, light and fluffy. Honestly better than my mother or myself have ever made. My son loved it and ate almost all of it that night and the next morning. Our host and waiter was delightful and we finished our meal with a lovely chat, we felt welcomed and appreciated as guests and were well taken care of. Definitely a place where the patrons are made to feel like family. Highly recommend. read more

A great location right on the water. Fun outdoor seating. The food was more like 3.5 star (fried catfish po boy was good but average crab cake) but rounded up for location and atmosphere. read more

I really really wanted to like this place. It was super cute and the staff was friendly. And on a warmer day it'd be a great place to come by boat. However after being served coffee 2 times - both in obviously dirty coffee cups - it really turned us off. read more

Great place at Indian Point Marina - first time there - will be back. Voodoo Pasta and Chickent Parm excellent

not much parking and walkway down to restaurant is dangerous with loose stone on slant. we both had the chicken parm. Chicken was good but angel hair pasta was not hot and sauce was watery . Price was high for what we got. Service was excellent. We will not return read more