Love this place! The staff from the door to the bar are always welcoming and kind. Great drinks, great food. Only been a few times, but I can’t wait to come back!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amber Gilbert
Highly recommend! Wonderful people and drinks! Always a great time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Karin Sadarangani
STAY AWAY! Honestly the worst dining experience I have ever had. The host was rude and abrupt. He did not introduce himself upon our arrival nor did he welcome us to the establishment. Absolutely no etiquette. In addition, the food quality was terrible. Taste was bland and most of our dishes were served cold. Official rating is ZERO!!!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Matt Sani
Terrible Experience – Avoid This Place!
I don’t usually write reviews, but my experience at this restaurant was so appalling that I had to warn others. From the moment we walked in, the host (if you can even call him that) acted like he was some kind of untouchable deity rather than someone in customer service.
Instead of greeting us politely, he sized us up like we were beneath him and then proceeded to bark out instructions like we were inconveniencing his existence. He had this smug, condescending attitude that made the entire experience uncomfortable. It’s as if he thought the restaurant was his personal kingdom and we were lucky to be in his presence. Spoiler alert: we weren’t.
When we politely asked about the wait time, he rolled his eyes and made some snarky comment about “how busy they were” and how we should have made a reservation. Mind you, there were several empty tables in plain sight! To top it off, he seemed to seat other people before us who came in after, likely because they were his “type.” Rude, elitist, and absolutely unprofessional.
The food might have been okay, but honestly, who cares when the service is this horrendous? A restaurant experience starts at the door, and this one was ruined the second we interacted with that mean-spirited host. Save yourself the headache and take your money somewhere else where they treat customers with respect.
0/10 – Would never return.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Jerrod Davis
Very nice vibe and great food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Charcuterie Board
Jennifer Hussey
The drinks are fantastic. A seasonal drink menu would definitely be a fun add. It is noticeable that there could be improvement in management. The 2 bartenders were working so hard to keep up unfortunately it was about a 20 minute wait to get a drink. We accidentally re-ordered a drink because we thought our order was forgotten and then when we mentioned it (before the second drink arrived) we were still brought the second drink and were charged for it. We were met with significant resistance when asking to remove the drink. Again this was very much not the bartenders fault just a miscommunication due to a very busy behind bar scene evident in poor management and under preparedness for the night. Really unfortunate because we have enjoyed our previous experiences here.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
Oleg Petruniv
Nice atmosphere. I really feel good here. I can't always find a place where I can eat well. But today I ate very well and really enjoyed it. Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Abbie Miller
Kira makes the best espresso martini <3
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kaira Garrett
First off all this place is top tier, there’s a security guard at the front who checks your ID and he’s really cool. The music is fire and the bartenders are super chill. This is like a hidden gem, didn’t even know this was here. 🤦🏽♀️ I am glad I found it tonight, must go to. 10/10 recommend. The food is delicious no matter what you order, the drinks are top tier and these others bars pretty much have nothing on this vibe.
UPDATED REVIEW :
The ambiance was vibes as usual, and the food was great as always, but the service was garbage. Jesus was the only nice one and eh was a bar back. We went out to celebrate my boyfriend’s birthday and normally bartenders give shots just because When we asked one of the bar tenders, he said I didn’t know it was his birthday you didn’t tell me. I said well we told one of the bartenders and they said happy birthday. He said well I didn’t know, then he turned around and gave the people next to us shots. How rude! What happened to hospitality!? This was literally our second time here and now we’re not coming back because of bad service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Michelle Diaz
I love this place!! The chicken slider was so good and also the foccacia too. I wanna go back and try more of the menu. The vibe was nice and the restaurant was beautiful. I think live music would be a nice addition
Absolutely surprised by this hidden gem! Walking in, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but the food and atmosphere blew me away. I ordered the half chicken, and it was honestly one of the best I’ve had in a restaurant. Chicken is tough to get right — often it’s either dry or lacking flavor — but here, it was cooked to perfection. Juicy, tender meat with a beautifully crispy skin that added the perfect texture.
And my bartender, Kira, deserves a special shoutout! Her “sparkly” personality elevated the experience. You can tell she’s one of the best in the business, making you feel right at home and making great food recommendations. This spot may not catch your eye at first glance, but the food and the outstanding bar service make it a must-visit. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andy Gilmore
I love this place. Nice and quiet. And the best filet and chicken wings in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dean DeVonce II
Upscale bar. Flavourful drinks and great atmosphere.
Love this place! The staff from the door to the bar are always welcoming and kind. Great drinks, great food. Only been a few times, but I can’t wait to come back!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Highly recommend! Wonderful people and drinks! Always a great time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
STAY AWAY! Honestly the worst dining experience I have ever had. The host was rude and abrupt. He did not introduce himself upon our arrival nor did he welcome us to the establishment. Absolutely no etiquette. In addition, the food quality was terrible. Taste was bland and most of our dishes were served cold. Official rating is ZERO!!!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Terrible Experience – Avoid This Place!
I don’t usually write reviews, but my experience at this restaurant was so appalling that I had to warn others. From the moment we walked in, the host (if you can even call him that) acted like he was some kind of untouchable deity rather than someone in customer service.
Instead of greeting us politely, he sized us up like we were beneath him and then proceeded to bark out instructions like we were inconveniencing his existence. He had this smug, condescending attitude that made the entire experience uncomfortable. It’s as if he thought the restaurant was his personal kingdom and we were lucky to be in his presence. Spoiler alert: we weren’t.
When we politely asked about the wait time, he rolled his eyes and made some snarky comment about “how busy they were” and how we should have made a reservation. Mind you, there were several empty tables in plain sight! To top it off, he seemed to seat other people before us who came in after, likely because they were his “type.” Rude, elitist, and absolutely unprofessional.
The food might have been okay, but honestly, who cares when the service is this horrendous? A restaurant experience starts at the door, and this one was ruined the second we interacted with that mean-spirited host. Save yourself the headache and take your money somewhere else where they treat customers with respect.
0/10 – Would never return.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Very nice vibe and great food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Charcuterie Board
The drinks are fantastic. A seasonal drink menu would definitely be a fun add. It is noticeable that there could be improvement in management. The 2 bartenders were working so hard to keep up unfortunately it was about a 20 minute wait to get a drink. We accidentally re-ordered a drink because we thought our order was forgotten and then when we mentioned it (before the second drink arrived) we were still brought the second drink and were charged for it. We were met with significant resistance when asking to remove the drink. Again this was very much not the bartenders fault just a miscommunication due to a very busy behind bar scene evident in poor management and under preparedness for the night. Really unfortunate because we have enjoyed our previous experiences here.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
Nice atmosphere. I really feel good here. I can't always find a place where I can eat well. But today I ate very well and really enjoyed it. Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kira makes the best espresso martini <3
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First off all this place is top tier, there’s a security guard at the front who checks your ID and he’s really cool. The music is fire and the bartenders are super chill. This is like a hidden gem, didn’t even know this was here. 🤦🏽♀️ I am glad I found it tonight, must go to. 10/10 recommend. The food is delicious no matter what you order, the drinks are top tier and these others bars pretty much have nothing on this vibe.
UPDATED REVIEW :
The ambiance was vibes as usual, and the food was great as always, but the service was garbage. Jesus was the only nice one and eh was a bar back. We went out to celebrate my boyfriend’s birthday and normally bartenders give shots just because
When we asked one of the bar tenders, he said I didn’t know it was his birthday you didn’t tell me. I said well we told one of the bartenders and they said happy birthday. He said well I didn’t know, then he turned around and gave the people next to us shots. How rude!
What happened to hospitality!? This was literally our second time here and now we’re not coming back because of bad service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
I love this place!! The chicken slider was so good and also the foccacia too. I wanna go back and try more of the menu.
The vibe was nice and the restaurant was beautiful. I think live music would be a nice addition
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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What's not to love about The Copper Shaker Ybor?
Great food? Check.
Fantastically mixed craft cocktails? Check.
Excellent service? Check.
Atmosphere? Check.
Convenient location with nearby parking? Check check.
This place is a regular stop for me any time I'm in Ybor. I highly recommend it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Charcuterie Board, Burrata Salad
Absolutely surprised by this hidden gem! Walking in, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but the food and atmosphere blew me away. I ordered the half chicken, and it was honestly one of the best I’ve had in a restaurant. Chicken is tough to get right — often it’s either dry or lacking flavor — but here, it was cooked to perfection. Juicy, tender meat with a beautifully crispy skin that added the perfect texture.
And my bartender, Kira, deserves a special shoutout! Her “sparkly” personality elevated the experience. You can tell she’s one of the best in the business, making you feel right at home and making great food recommendations. This spot may not catch your eye at first glance, but the food and the outstanding bar service make it a must-visit. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love this place. Nice and quiet. And the best filet and chicken wings in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Upscale bar. Flavourful drinks and great atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great service!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wings
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