Copper Barrel on State

First time at the Copper Barrel on State and we will definitely return. Friendly staff, great atmosphere and the food was amazing. Diners in our group had the shrimp tacos, brisket sandwich, salmon dinner and filet dinner. Everyone was extremely happy with there selections. Great prices too. Highly recommend.

We just went here on Thursday for my nieces 18th birthday with a large party and the staff and food was AMAZING!!! We had the sweetest waitress and all of the staff was very kind and attentive! The food all came out together and we didn’t have to wait long! They also took the cake in bake and kept it in the fridge and cut it and brought it all out ready to serve!! Just in all around exceptional experience here! We will definitely be going back! Thank you!

So my husband, Alan, left a raving review and I wanted to add my review on the smoked chicken. By far the best chicken I have ever had!!! I normally don't care for smoked meat as it is usually dry but the 1/2 chicken(I brought home) and the ribs were FANTASTIC. This will be my go to from now on here. The best meal I have had in a very long time. Great flavor and moist. The barbeque sauce was excellent as was the corn bread. Not your normal dry and crumbly corn bread but actually very flavorful and moist!!!!

1/11/26 We have been here before but just never so moved enough to leave a review till now. First, just for information, when the website says Sunday special they mean Sunday night. We were there at 2:45pm. Prime rib is at 4:00. But, waitress talked to the cook and he said he would make it happen anyway. I ended up having the lamb chops and they were EXCELLENT! The vegetable was cooked perfect! The spinach with feta cheese was great! Soups were good. When she asked how I wanted them cooked, I said have him cook the lamb chops the way they are supposed to be cooked since he is the chef. THEY WERE EXCELLENT!! We eat a lot of lamb and he knows what he is doing! My wife had ribs, chicken, baked potato cornbread and soup. She said the ribs, soup, potato were excellent. And, could not believe that corn bread was okay/good. She brought home the chicken without tasting it. I was so happy I gave the chef a $10 cash tip before tipping 20% on the total check. Our waitress was a wonderful, tentative, eager to satisfy young woman, Anna. We look forward to our next visit!

Went to Copper Barrel by myself, and had an awesome time!! The food was excellent, the service was excellent, and my whole experience was excellent. My server, Maddie, was super attentive and really paid attention to me and made me feel special!! Food was well worth the price, and I was able to leisurely enjoy my meal!! I’ve gone here with friends before and every time is an experience we’ll worth repeating!

We just had a 50-person event at Copper Barrel. The experience was exceptional. Pleasant and hard-working staff. Overall service was beyond our expectations! Delicious food that our family just loved! The Peach Cobbler dessert was a five-star delight. We highly recommend this restaurant for your next event!

While I thoroughly enjoy the incredible food, the bartenders annd their witty personalities , and the attentive waitstaff, I have found it disheartening to overhear the way a certain employee interacts with her subordinates. I do frequent this restaurant often, and did not realize that this person was an assistant manager, which makes it that much worse. To listen to a person openly complaining about their job is irresponsible and disrespectful to the owners. Michelle and Kristie have a great business, and their general manager, Isaac, has been a great addition. I wish you nothing but continued success.

The service is always excellent. The food is delicious. What I like most is the twists on common dishes. You don’t see anywhere else. Everything here is just a little bit different and they really think about the menu which makes it always enjoyable to eat here plus the drink drinks are amazing.

We had an excellent dinner experience at Copper Barrel on a Saturday night. There were four of us, and everyone left happy. We started with the goat cheese app, I've had this before and it is yummy. The bread is perfectly toasted yet soft for dipping. I ordered the fish tacos in corn shells. They were flavorful and light with a tasty side of black beans and rice. I believe it was $14.50. Two people ordered the salmon, it got compliments and the cornbread was a winning side, so were the fries and green beans. The salmon was $19. Lastly was a brisket sandwich with crispy onion straws, again, a tasty plate for around $15. Our server was exceptional, friendly and attentive. The restaurant was getting busier as we left, but at 5pm we had a very pleasant experience; food came out quickly and we were not rushed.

Overall: Highly satisfied with some of the shareables (Bavarian Pretzel, Charcuterie Board, Figs & Honey) and the interior. Dissatisfied with the metallic water taste, cold interior temperature, and other bland menu items. - Would I return?: Yes, we return for the plates named above. My Food ---------- * Ordered- "Pretzel", "Charcuterie Board", Figs & Honey", "Caprese Flatbread", The Vintage Build a Burger * Flavor & Taste- The shareables above are great. We love the soft pretzel with the delicious melted cheese that I can't get enough of! The charcuterie is another family favorite, though it seems to slightly change based on the season or the chef that puts it together. Sometimes nuts, sometimes no nuts. Same with other items like chocolate, pickles, etc. I love the Figs & Honey with crostinis but I wish it had more honey. Other items like the panini, sandwiches, burgers don't stand out at all and can be on the bland side. * Order again?- I did like the caprese flatbread flavor and cheese, but it wasn't a crunchy flatbread and came off more like a normal thin crust pizza. I will stick to my appetizer plates! * Portion Size vs. Price- Prices are generally average or a little higher for more unique plates. -Around $12 for small plates, $13 for lunch specials, $15 for salads * Menu Variety- Large menu with a lot of options The Place -------------- * Atmosphere- Large interior, one section is quiet and for dining, the other is a bar with a large open/close window wall that is opened during the summer. Dining room has a modern/western/ barrel theme with a focus on the surrounding town history. * Service- Friendly waitresses and staff * Crowd Levels- Saturdays, 2-3pm generally low to moderate * Cleanliness- Clean, nice bathrooms * Location- iIn a town that seems empty, almost like a ghost town. But next to other restaurants and shops that have customers. * Parking- Free street parking

Early Saturday dinner. Arrived at about 4 o'clock with plenty of dining space. Saturday is the ribeye special, definitely worth it. Had the appetizer deviled fried eggs, which we thought were unique and good. They have a very extensive menu that I think would please everybody. Ribeye was Cook just right with loaded baked potato and a good serving of coleslaw. Bourbon sauce was served on the side, which we thought was excellent . Shelby was our server and was cordial and attentive . They also have an excellent old fashion. It's been a while since we've been there, but I'm glad they have not lost their charm and quality .

I heard so many great things about this place. None of my expectations were met. Considering the place was empty when we walked in, we expected excellent service since we were the only table. Nope. A bit slow and definitely rude. The food.. no comments. Absolutely nasty. The mac and cheese had a weird taste and wasn't even warm. The texture and consistency were so off. Wouldn't recommend, or try at least once since everyone hypes it up.

Best cornbread I've ever had. Service is impeccable. Ambiance is busy but comfy. You can hold a conversation and are not drowned out by noise. Great for a family dinner or date night. Salmon was excellent as was the Mac n cheese. Highly recommend giving it a try. Employees were all friendly attentive and kind!

This is one of the best restaurants in the state of Illinois! Great food and customer service plus ambience!

This was my husband and I's first visit to Copper Barrel. We have been hearing great things about it but have never ventured out that way. We went ahead and made a reservation about 4 days before for 6:15 on a Friday. We arrived and the place was PACKED. I was really glad that we had a reservation. We were promptly seated and given menus. We ordered drinks, they took awhile to come but we didn't really mind and again, the place was packed so I'm sure they were a bit slammed. I ordered the shrimp tacos and they were really good. My husband had some sort of a brisket sandwich or something. The food was great. To drink I had a margarita. My husband had a couple of old fashions. He said the first one was not great and watered down, but the second one was much better. We also like that it was decently priced as well. We can't wait to come back!

Food is above average. The service is fast and attentive. However, this is one of the loudest restaurants - no way to carry on a conversation across the table (the waitress also made an error because she couldn't hear).

Took a drive west and decided to get a bite to eat. We stopped in a little town and found this place which had great reviews. They were absolutely correct. The best prime rib (served only on Sundays) and barbecued ribs which were cooked in their own smoker with their own homemade barbecue sauce were simply superb. Both dishes were incredibly moist and tender, with the meat falling off the bone on the barbecued ribs. The ribs, in particular, had a rich and smoky flavor that demonstrated expert barbecue skills. The cornbread with whole corn added a delicious twist, offering a sweet and savory contrast to the savory meats. Not to forget, the delicious jalapeño cream soup, not as hot as it sounds. Overall, it was a truly delicious dinner, and left a lasting impression. We will be back.

The food was delicious, service was excellent, and the vibe is great! I'm feeling absolutely jolly after my vintage burger!!

We stopped at this place while in the area and were really surprised how good the BBQ was. I had the sampler of all the smoked meats and my girl friend had the smoked salmon. Each of us had the cornbread and baked beans. The service was quick and attentive. This is family friendly place as well.

We ordered the Brisket Poutine , super good to share and the brisket was outstanding. For lunch we ordered a stuffed hamburger with fries. The burger was very delicious, although more on the monster size of things, glad we split it! Good to have tried it, but next time I'll go for a regular burger. For dessert we had chocolate cake and lemon cheesecake with a raspberry purée over the top. The service was great and the service was fast. Very nice atmosphere all be it a little noisy. Kelly was great to have as a server for us.

Cute town and cute mainstreet area with a very nice restaurant! The hostess and waitress were very nice and always available. The jalopeno cream soup was delicious. The list of craft beers was quite large and varied. The street tacos were tasty and offered just the right amount of food. The lobster ravioli contained real lobster!! Great find and worth the drive.

We liked it. This was our first time at Copper Barrel on State. We were visiting friends in the area. We came on a Tuesday evening. The place wasn't very busy. We were seated promptly and Shawnna, our server, was right over taking our drink and appetizer order. For appetizers, we ordered: - Bruschetta - Fried Deviled Eggs Meals we ordered: - Lobster Ravioli and Wedge Salad - Two of us ordered the 1/2 Slab Ribs and 1/2 Chicken. One was ordered with a Wedge Salad and the other was ordered with a Side Salad with Creamy Garlic Dressing and a cup of Creamy Jalapeño Soup What we loved: - The ambiance and vibe - Our server Shawnna - very attentive and helpful - The Bruschetta - it was amazing! - The salads - loved the dressings! - The corn bread - yum - The Chicken - really good What we felt was just okay: - The Fried Deviled Eggs were just okay. I don't know what I expected but frying them didn't take them to another level in my opinion - The ribs were just okay to me. They were tender but not much hint of smoke to my taste - The Lobster Ravioli, was decent - not amazing - The Jalapeño soup was tasty and really spicy! While I did like the soup, it was served 'barely warm'. I don't generally send soup back unless it's cold - so I ate it as served Would we come back? Absolutely. Thank you for a decent first experience.

Sunday was my first time visiting Copper Barrel on State. The restaurant looks great and very clean. Unfortunately all 3 fish tacos I ordered had mold on the inside of the two tortillas. My meal was comped and we received quite a few apologies. I'm hoping this was an isolated case.

Drinks and food are solid, and my dad would love it - they have Old Style on tap. We had fig appetizer - outstanding, great beer, great red sangria, great mule. I thoroughly enjoyed my ribs but they may have been too tender & sauced for a connoisseur, my daughter enjoyed the pulled pork but may not be smoky enough for said connoisseur and the brisket was very tender but also not smoky enough for the connoisseur. All smoked meat was very moist & tender, not smoky. Cornbread was deliciously moist, coleslaw was great as we're mashed potatoes. The only unappetizing part of the experience was FOX News on TV, we prefer dinner without politics; ESPN or Gameshow Network are always great, neutral options.

This is the place to go for great food, great service, and great atmosphere. They have amazing items from there Smokehouse. Had the Smoked Salmon and it was wonderful.

Bingo night was fun! I definitely will be back. Friendly waitress kept checking on us to see if we needed another drink or more food. Loved the country music being played. Had stuffed mushrooms were on special. They were yummy. I had a crown a Pepsi my sister had lemon drop. She loved the drink. Thank you for a fun night.

Good food, great ambience, great service. And music bingo. Great time. Definitely will go back!

Some prices seem fair while others do not, the prices for the Appitizers are high. We had the fried deviled eggs and the Cajun shrimp, they were delicious. The service was horrible, I'm not even going to sugar coat it. I understand if the restaurant was busy of if the waitress was training, but she didn't clear our table off after our soup and Appitizers so plates and dishes were piled up. She disappeared the whole time and didn't even run our food, I had to ask the busboy for napkins and other items. I'm usually pretty fair and able to overlook things but when your waitress was not even a waitress that's just sad.

Service was good and the food for 14 people I had a pulled pork and mash. It was very good the place has about room for 60 people so it might get a little tight but then everything still went well.

Used to go to Fire Water BBQ in Geneva when I lived in the area, as well as Famous Dave's (RIP) in Algonquin with my Ex. Now that I live in Pingree Grove, I decided I'd see if there were any new places to satisfy my BBQ cravings, was originally going to go to BBQ KING but this place had the better reviews. Got the wings as an app, not much Smokey flavor or bite. Though they were on special today for half off. So that's nice. Decided to get the smokehouse combo which includes a bit of everything, can safely say not going back as the best things were the BBQ sauce and the cornbread. Talk about a let down. All the meats were pretty bland and felt like they'd been reheated rather than prepared fresh. No Smokey flavor at all. What's worse, the con included a soup and a side, and we only got 1 small coup of soup despite there being too of us? The cocktails were also pretty pricey and lacked much alcohol. Won't be going back, and don't understand all the positive reviews. Maybe we came on an off day, but you only get 1 shot at a first impression, and this one was definitely not what I was hoping it'd be at all.

Another one that has been reviewed before and the review is oddly no longer there...so this review is going to be quick and to the point. The prime rib here is great. The bar is beautiful. But the last time we went there we got the smoked chicken wings. And when I tell you these were left over from a prior day, I am telling you this because they were lukewarm, soggy skin, and that "leftover" taste. They were not fresh. They could not even be bothered to throw them in a pan to crisp and heat them up well to at least give the "effort" of making them good. So for that reason, I am giving 2 stars.

Clean building and enjoyable atmosphere. Staff were friendly and outgoing. For me, the gluten free options were awesome. I had the burrito bowl with brisket. Also the chipotle chicken soup. Everything was fantastic. I highly recommend.

This is the best restaurant in Hampshire. I like the brisket and the Friday penne special. The Friday fish fry is also good

FAMILY FRIENDLY Service was amazing. Brought my family here for lunch and they accommodated our every need. We forgot to bring a bottle warmer and they brought us a cup of hot water to warm up the milk for our 1 month old. Food was good. Ambiance was nice. Clean, open space. Can't recommend this place enough!

Some of the fastest and nicest service at a restaurant ever and all the apps and food entries were amazing

Amazing food and service they were really nice. But the wait time is a little slow because of how crowded it is in there and the decor is amazing they have barrels glued to the walls which is crazy.

We were there on a very busy Friday night with a large group of 6. The service was as good as I could expect, they were packed and very short handed. So under the circumstances they were going there best to keep up. We started with the baked corn and cheese curds, both were good, our family really loves the corn. I also got the cream of Jalapeno soup with I think I had last time, it really is like queso...it's really good. I wanted to try something different and they feature alot of smoked stuff...Brisket, Turkey, Pork. I wanted to try the smoked turkey which was fine it didnt have alot of smoke but was juicy. The coleslaw that was on the side was very good as well as the amazing cornbread. I also added some sausage on the side that I figured would be good and it sure was. Likely the best thing I ate. They have a good sized beer list as well. Its a fun place with a pretty varied menu

We went there on Veterans Day and my hubbys meal was free!! The owner of this restaurant feeds over a hundred Veterans... I had the pulled pork and it was really good.

After enjoying a delicious lunch here today, my friend and I were ready to depart feeling quite full. Our waitress (also one of the owners here) suggested we try the corn bread ice cream sundae after our meal. We had no intention of having dessert and of course there is the whole idea of cornbread and ice cream in the same bowl. After a nano moment of hesitation we went for it and I am so glad we did. It is most likely the BEST dessert I have ever had. I am definitely a dessert person. Please try it and share it because it is quite large. The cornbread is homemade and, well it's hard to describe other then saying it is perfection. It is topped with a large scoop of vanilla ice cream and sitting in a bowl of caramel sauce that tasted like nothing I have ever had out of a jar. My friend is not big on sweets but we managed to finish the entire dessert sharing equally.This special treat will make everything right again, it is that scrumptious. I have never had a meal here that I did not love and now, I don't think I can ever leave there without indulging in the cornbread ice cream sundae.

We enjoyed a late-night meal at Copper Barrel on State (group of 3 people) following a goat milk soap-making class :) I thought the restaurant was very cute on the inside, very warm and inviting on a cold winter night. I chose to start with one of their holiday cocktails- it was a cranberry-themed moscow mule and it was refreshing and I loved the cranberry in it. Our server was kind and knowledgeable, the menu here is huge, and she knew a lot about all of the options. When I asked about the cocktail and what made it holiday- she found an answer right away. For my dinner, I chose from the smokehouse portion of the menu, and went with the half slab of ribs. The ribs were very tasty, I selected the salad to start (it was your basic side salad for a restaurant), and I chose the loaded baked potato as my side. The ribs and loaded potato were very good- and I also loved the cornbread that came with it. I would come back here for the cornbread alone in the future. I'm not out the Hampshire way very often, but I would absolutely come back here if I was out!

Always a good meal here. Friendly staff. Everyone helps here. You can't go wrong. 6 of us and we all liked our meals. And the drinks were a bonus!

Good food and I like to support local. One time they forgot about us in the corner when it was busy but the manager came over and made it right.

Unassuming place on a busy street. Staff welcoming and helpful. We brought college age folks and they loved it so much they went back with their parents the next day. Good food and service.

Everything was wonderful. Food was great and the service was excellent. Had the ribs and peach cobbler for desert. Wouldn't change a thing. Shout out to Shelby and the GM who were so attentive on a busy Friday night. Will certainly go back even though it is a bit of a drive it is worth it!

Great service, fantastic food and friendly atmosphere. I highly recommend it! I especially recommend the Kentucky Bourbon beer!

These people are the best!! Thank you for bringing such a great place to Hampshire! Family dinners, date nights, music bingo with friends, and time is a great time at Copper Barrel!! Food is amazing, the drinks are delicious and the staff is first class!

During the coronavirus pandemic, we've been trying to patronize local businesses. My husband had a craving for ribs and when I searched, this was the first place that came up. As a foodie, I took a glance at the pics and reviews and I liked what I saw. We decided to give them a try. We called to place our order and was told the wait would be about 45 mins. Not bad in my opinion for 5 o'clock on a Friday. I was even offered a text if my food was ready sooner. Our ordering included ribs, chicken fettuccine Alfredo, & chicken nachos. All deemed good choices based on reviews and my order taker. Upon arrival I was notified that my food was ready and it was promptly brought outside. My ride home was about ten minutes and most of the food was still hot. I captured pictures of what I could but my daughter got to her entree before I could take a pic. The hubby had the ribs. They were tender and saucy! To be honest they reminded us of Chili's. No offense please because we do like their ribs as well. Anyway, I'd eat the ribs again. Not sure how I get about the fry order. One came with the ribs and we ordered an extra. The same amount of fries was NOT in each back. At $4.50 for a side of fries...I'd expect more. Unfortunately the nachos is where my food took a turn for the worst. I was beyond disappointed. My mouth just hung open as I looked into the container. There were huge chunks of still pink rotisserie chicken in my container. The lettuce was a bag salad mix and they were cold! I tried tasting a few but my assumptions were correct. The nachos had no flavor. I've read other restaurants in the area are serving nachos deconstructed. This restaurant should take a page out of their book. Would I eat here again? Likely, but not sure about taking it to-go.

We are lucky to have this place in our hometown. Really nice menu with good portions and friendly service. I have enjoyed everything I've tried. However, their wings are THE BEST!! The ambiance is casual and trendy.

Good food and service. Prices for cocktails was decent. There were 6 of us and I recommend reservations on a Saturday night. Would go again!

Food was great, but it was incredibly loud in there. It was so loud I could not hear the people at my table. I got an alert on my phone that the ambient noise was over 95 decibels. They could really improve the experience with some noise absorbing ceiling material and curtains.

Do not order the 'shire stuffed burger. If you order a soft drink at $3.00/drink beware that refills are also $3.00 each. This is not stated on the menu nor mentioned by the servers.

Honestly, I did not expect anything. Just came in for beer, food and to watch the game. This turned out to be the best dining experience ever. Thank you for the recommendations Kayte~~~~ Best brisket, corn bread and cole slaw. We need Copper Barrel in Cali!!!!

Great place. Great staff. Great food. Highly recommend. Love that they do fun events each month as well.

This is my 13 year old son's review. I'll type it as he speaks it. Not only is the food so incredible, the service (Julie) here is outstanding. We've been here 3 times already and we've been extremely pleased each and every time. I would recommend that you try the soups here. They truly do an outstanding job with everything here with the drinks, entrees, etc.

The service was much improved from the last visit and our parties food was enjoyed by all. Pros: nice interior, new delightful patio, friendly staff. Cons: still a bit pricy for what you get. A side note. The on line dine in menu has no pricing. Usually when there are no prices listed it means that "if you have to ask you can't afford it." Interesting choice.

Love this restaurant! Hampshire's gem! Great food and variety of choices. Nice ambience.

Went on a Saturday at about 4:30. Easy seating, well spaced tables and excellent service. Dinner came with a nice salad. Both ribs & brisket were excellent, tender, fall off the bone goodness. We thought the corn bread dessert was weird but turned out to be quite yummy. Definitely worth the trip and visit!