I went to Coppersmith’s for lunch two Fridays in a row so I decided to roll it into one post. The first trip was on July 3, when I went with Josh around 4 pm for a super late lunch. We both had the day off for the July 4 holiday and slept in, then dawdled around the apartment for a while before hunger drove us to seek food. We and had no ambition to travel far from home, and Josh was craving a French dip so Coppersmith’s was the first bar/grill we saw to serve one.
French dip sandwich with swiss cheese
It turned out to be a good call, as the food at Coppersmith’s was really tasty. The French dip was stuffed with tender beef and lots of melty swiss cheese. The bread was nicely toasted and sturdy enough to contain the sandwich fillings, making it perfect for dipping in the accompanying ramekin of French onion soup. The soup tasted like the canned variety but had big pieces of soft onion in it and was just salty enough to complement the rest of the sandwich.
French onion soup for dipping
We also shared a turkey club, which was decently moist and packed with a lot of roasted turkey breast. Both sandwiches came with French fries that were deliciously crispy and salty.
Triple decker turkey club sandwich
It was a nice day outside so we sat at a table next to the giant windows, which open up onto 9th Ave. We sat for a while as we nursed our beers, just enjoying the pleasant weather and watching people walk by.
On my second trip, I went with Rodney for a quick sit down lunch, as we both had to get back to work. It was also a beautiful day and we wound up sitting at the same table next to the window. This time I got there early enough to enjoy the lunch special, which included burgers, sandwiches, salads, and other entrees. All items listed on the lunch special are only $6.95, which is a terrific bargain (burgers and sandwiches usually run around $10 & up).
Burger with a thick layer of swiss cheese
I had a burger with swiss cheese (50 cents extra), and it was cooked perfectly at medium rare. It was very juicy and nicely seasoned. There were two slices of melted cheese on top so I could taste the tanginess of the swiss with every bite. The fries were perfect again, and had a nice sprinkling of parsley over the top.
Autopsy shot
Rodney had the fish and chips, which was a generous portion that also came with a salad on the plate. The fish tasted fresh and meaty, and the coating was delicately crisp. The salad came with a nice and creamy balsamic vinaigrette. It was a ton of food for such a small price.
Fish and chips and a salad
Coppersmith’s is really a great bar to have in the neighborhood. They have lots of different beers on tap, and the food is really good and decently priced. If you can go before 3 pm, the lunch specials are such a great deal. There are lots of options to choose from, and I haven’t had a bad meal there yet. It’s a nice casual place to just sit and eat/drink, and there are lots of TVs for the sports fans. I will definitely be hanging out there more often.
Coppersmith’s
793 9th Ave. between 52nd and 53rd St.
New York, NY
Tags: Bars, Burgers, Lunch, Midtown West