Copper Cowboy, a Western-inspired restaurant and entertainment concept, is planning to open in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter in mid-January 2027, timed to coincide with rodeo season in the city.
Located at 820 Fifth Avenue, the concept will combine an American restaurant, a live-music saloon, and a custom cowboy hat shop under one roof. The project is expected to create approximately 40 to 50 jobs, according to the announcement.
Copper Cowboy’s concept comes from veteran restaurateur Alessandro Minutella and his partners, who are transforming the former Coyote Ugly space inside the historic Keating Hotel. Minutella’s other Gaslamp ventures include AKA and Zama…