I've honestly never had the best experiences here in the past, but this visit completely changed that -- especially now that I'm a member. I brought my best friend to try some wines and figure out what she likes, and it turned into such a great time. Bailey was such a sweetheart! Her energy really made the whole experience feel welcoming and fun. After our tasting, we were able to get a table right away, which worked out perfectly since we wanted to stay and eat. Overall, this visit was a 10/10 and definitely changed my perspective on this place. read more

Bingo we have a winner!!!!! My wife and I stopped at one of our personal favorites and for the first time tried the happy hour menu. We "wine o clocked" with Ray our bartender, had our white wines of choice and shared the quesadilla, prime sliders and smoked salmon spread. What a freakn feast for two. Super service super appetizers! Five stars across the board for us!!!! Thanks Ray Thanks Coopers Hawk read more

We have been to this CH location, as well as others, several times. We're getting to the point that our visits are really hit-or-miss. For this visit, we made reservations for early on a Saturday night, and the restaurant was not too busy at that point. Many tables empty, despite a busy wine tasting bar as we entered. We ordered a Bloody Mary and a non-alcoholic peach drink. Both were good. We also ordered a sausage and burrata flatbread that was also pretty good. For dinner, one of us had the chicken piccata--it had three large portions of chicken that were visible when the dish was served. It also tasted fresh with lemon and capers. One of us had the shrimp scampi. It was disappointing in the preparation and in the amount of shrimp included for the price. One of us ordered the chicken cilantro ranch sandwich, which is a favorite, repeated order, especially due to the ranch sauce. In this case, the sauce was way too salty, and the chicken was so small, it appeared as if a grilled nugget was smashed into the bun, instead of a chicken breast. The chicken literally covered maybe 30% of the bun and couldn't be found unless completely taking the top bun off of the sandwich. There also was hardly any avocado on the sandwich. Given the price of the sandwich and fries, this was unacceptable. We brought this to our server's attention, and she remedied the situation quickly by bringing extra chicken. We appreciated this, as well as her pleasant attitude. We noticed another review about the complementary pretzel bread being forgotten - we had to ask for ours. We also were brought an ice cold cup of coffee when requesting a second cup at the end of dinner. We ended up tipping well, despite the issues through the meal, because the server was really pleasant throughout and working hard. Maybe the kitchen was having an off night, but we've had hit-or-miss experiences here before. For the price of this meal, we really are questioning returning any time soon. read more

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By reviewing other's comment, I have high expectation of this place. However, the best dishes were the complimentary bread and the seafood bisque... Salad and main course were either okay or not great. Pretzel was warm, soft and fluffy in the middle, and a bit crispy/firm on the outside. One of the best pretzel bread for sure. The seafood bisque has little crab or lobster. Shrimp was tiny, but I had a handful in the bowl. Overall, flavor was good although lacking lobster or crab flavor. Salad was okay. Short rib was disappointing mostly because the meat was dry. Vegetables on the side were too crunchy. Egg roll was okay. However, when we asked to box the leftovers, they didn't pack the coleslaw or leftover dipping sauce, which made it a 2 instead of 3. read more

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Sweet Chili Calamari (6.5/10): very very batter heavy. Squid tasted fine. The bottom of the dish was soggy and sauce heavy. Also not sure why a soggy over-sauced dish has to come with more sauce. Burrata flatbread (7/10): pretty solid flatbread. No complaints, but it also didn't wow me. Drunken shrimp (7/10): great shrimp. Way better than the shrimp in my wife's risotto. The way the bottom of the dish was covered in congealed butter seemed a bit pedestrian and borderline gross. Pretzel bread (8/10): solid bread. Came out nice and warm and fluffy on the inside. Lobster bisque (7/10): I do not want to know how much butter went into this. It was pretty good and had decent amounts of seafood. It was also a little too salty and heavy. I would stick with the cup and not the bowl. Short rib risotto (6.5/10): the red wine sauce was pretty good, but the meat was very dry. Risotto was good as well. The food was probably a 7/10 overall while the value and service were 3/10. Service was unbelievably slow. We had to wait very long amounts of time to order, get water, ask for the check, etc. It took a lot of effort to flag down our waitress as well. We spent over 2 hours on the meal, and we didn't even get our food until an hour in. The restaurant was not busy at all when we came on a Monday night. It was busy by the time we left at 8pm, but the service was equally poor throughout our stay. read more

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Came here for Thanksgiving and was seated at the time of my reservation so I didn't have to wait much. I liked the ambiance of the restaurant as it has a modern and classy vibe. Our waitress was nice and patient. I love that the menu is wine forward; there are so many different options. I'm rating the overall experience as 3 stars because of the quality of the food. For a restaurant that's considered to be more upscale, I would expect better plating. The chicken giardiniera for example, looked like it had been microwaved since the juices were splattered all over the plate. The pie was undercooked. They even left it in the pan because the crust wasn't cooked enough to hold its form. I appreciated that the dessert was comped but quality control should matter more in a restaurant like this. Overall the experience was good but I will likely only come here for the wine and appetizers during happy hour. read more

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I couldn't wait to take my mom to Cooper's Hawk for her birthday so she could try all of my favorites. We went on a Friday with family around 4pm, and even though we had reservations, the restaurant was pretty empty, so we were able to be seated right away. This was my first time at this location and the ambiance was warm and inviting. Since we're both huge wine lovers, she started with the wine decanter experience. We chose the Cabernet Sauvignon, my favorite, and she thoroughly enjoyed it. We started with a few appetizers to share; the House-Made Meatballs, Four Cheese Truffle Arancini, Smashed & Shaved Prime Sliders and Crispy Brussels Sprouts. For her entrée, I had her go with the Braised Short Ribs. Everything was absolutely phenomenal. The flavors were on point, and my mom couldn't stop raving about the Short Ribs and Brussels Sprouts. For her birthday treat, she was given a Dark Chocolate Truffle & a White Chocolate Truffle, which was very nice! Our server was super friendly and even though he was new, he did a wonderful job making sure our experience was enjoyable from start to finish. Cooper's Hawk never disappoints and sharing it with my mom made it even better. read more

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The food was great and the server CJ was even better! He was super friendly, attentive, personable, and professional! I hope I get him the next time I'm here. read more

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Food was awesome. Braised short ribs tasted great portions were small to average. Wasabi potatoes were fantastic. Service was quick and friendly. Ambiance is elegant. It's a cavernous place but still gives you a cozy feel. This place was very busy but no one was waiting long for anything. It's hopping for a cold Thursday for sure. read more

One of the better coopershawks I've been too excellent service and staff food is always consistent and they have an extensive GF menu

Wine tasting experience is always a hoot, server Ashley is soooo personable. Had short rib meal which was great flavor n tender The southwest egg rolls w/ the sauces is fire The ambience music n lighting just enough and pleasant to allow you to vibe and low enough for you to enjoy conversation read more

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Been going here since they opened. We all like the food and restaurant to the point my daughter joined wine club. Well that ended. Daughter got a long hair that was buried in food, found it when mixing the side. Waitress was apologetic. First manager esmay was probably the most ignorant person in a position that shouldn't be there. Hands on hips kind of insinuating that we placed hair in food. She said. " you got your food, good". Might not be exact wording. Then Stood there staring and said "is there anything you want?" Told her not paying for food. She said they would comp that meal Than stormed off like a spoiled brat. Another manager came to try and rectify situation. Sounded like blaming my daughter for hair and he lost argument first stating their guy in kitchen was bald than changing to prep help have long hair. Well they lost a lifetime customer that frequents their business couple times a month at a minimum. Both managers seemed too young g for this position at a restaurant like this, my opinion. Might try another location, we will see read more

First time at this location, which is close to home. Conveniently located!! Wait staff definitely needs to have better customer service. Argumentative. Not friendly. Made for a bad first impression. Please improve. Food was ok. Won't go back any time soon. read more

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Coopers in Gurnee is my go to for a monthly wine tasting and dinner. My favorite server is Dani! She is always very personable and attentive. This girls memory is insane! I brought in a few friends and months later they came with again and she remembered their order. She always makes my experience enjoyable! read more

Food is good but the wait time from seating to food service always seem to take extra long. Not sure why and it seems to be every time we go. Food is good but slow delivery. read more

Great and attentive service, delicious food. I ordered the seasonal menu pesto sea bass and my friend ordered the filet with broccoli and mashed potatoes. We both enjoyed our meals and paid about $60 each for our meal, a bottle of champagne, a tip, and dessert to go. My friend redeemed her two bottles of wine club. Wine for a bottle of champagne and a $25 credit, which is why our individual totals were about $60 each. The wine club sounds like a good deal if you like to frequent this restaurant! My sea bass was cooked perfectly, it was very tender but had a nice crust to it. read more

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Since we moved up here, we've been trying to enjoy more of what's closer to us as we unpack and get the house situated. We ordered take out since it was more convenient and the food was ready pretty quickly. Upon picking up we were able to just walk into the tasting area and they were able to assist us quickly. We ordered the calamari as an appetizer which has a sweet chili take and sauce on the side. The portion was great for the pricing but definitely needs to be eaten right away to enjoy the full crispy. For my entree I got the short rib risotto, a classic. The flavors were great and the portions was enough to share. We also got the bread, which came with the butter. I did wish the bread was warm but it was actually cold, maybe from transport but we popped it in the microwave to just heat it up a little. All in all we had a great experience, can't wait to dine in the restaurant soon! read more

Friends have been telling me about this place for days so I figured I'd give it a try as I was in town for work. Made a reservation for myself and was seated promptly upon arrival. The place is aesthetically pleasing and the wine selection is huge. Danielle/Dani - my server was very kind, attentive and made sure I was very well informed as well as answered all of my questions. She constantly came by to check on me, and make sure my drink was constantly refilled. The food was phenomenal and the portions were great. Next time I'm here I'll definitely be coming back. Thank you for the great service to close out my trip. read more

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We dined the first time at Coopers Hawk in Gurnee. The food was great, the place is a little loud We loved their lobster bisque (not pictured)! The service was great - one thing that I strongly dislike though: do NOT offer the dessert menu while someone is still eating their main dish. Also don't remove all other plates and wine glasses - this makes it really uncomfortable! read more

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A favorite go to restaurant, the Parmesan crusted chicken is my favorite! Always quality food for the price. read more

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Dana's Parmesan-Crusted Chicken and Gnocchi alla Vodka - Wine Bars Near Me - Gurnee, Illinois

Stopped by during a business trip at the recommendation of a local colleague and was highly satisfied. We tried their PB&J Old Fashioned with delicious results of the two-glass concoction. The waiter was extremely friendly and attentive to our group. The complimentary pretzel bread was enjoyable. We also sampled the sweet chili calamari, Italian sausage and whipped burrata flatbread, drunken shrimp, and Thai lettuce wraps. The shrimp and scallop risotto was fabulous with flavor and cooked just right. read more

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant - PBJ Old Fashioned - Wine Bars Near Me - Gurnee, Illinois

Had dinner and what a delight our server was. Dani, was personable and professional, attentive and funny - Food was very good, the service was outstanding - thank you Dani! read more

Turn down the freaking music. This isn't a dance hall. People would like to talk to each other without having to raise their voices. Geez!!!! read more

Came here for dinner on Christmas eve. Glad we made reservations, as we were seated promptly in a booth that we requested. The place is clean, polished, and feels like a real upscale eatery (which it is). I was in the mood for something light and asked our server about the bbq ranch chicken salad. It sounded delicious and there's even a "lower calorie" version on the "Life Balance" section of the menu. I asked about the difference between the main menu version of the bbq ranch chicken salad and the "lower calorie" version. Our server insisted that they are identical, except that the "lower calorie" version just has the dressing on the side. So that's what I ordered. However, I subsequently found that was not the case when my food arrived. The version of the bbq ranch chicken salad on the "Life Balance" section of the menu is very different. The menu lists this lighter salad as having "Sweet BBQ-Glazed Chicken, Romaine, Grape Tomatoes, Aged White Cheddar, Avocado, Sweet Corn, Black Beans, Cilantro, Chipotle BBQ Ranch". However this "lighter" version of the salad was missing several of those ingredients. There were no black beans, no Cilantro, and the other elements were very sparse. Despite what our server told us, it was not identical to the version on the main menu. That version includes bacon, tortilla strips and onion strings. Bottom line is that our server was undereducated on the menu and mislead me on this matter. For that reason, it slightly soured my experience. The salad itself was fine, but I felt misled and would have ordered something else had I been properly informed about the difference between the regular salad and the "Life Balance" version. read more

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant - The "Life Balance" version of the BBQ Ranch Chicken Salad. Note it does not include bacon, black beans or tortilla strips - Wine Bars Near Me - Gurnee, Illinois

Second time here this month and had Gabby as our server both times. I love the Brussel sprouts and had to come back for more and Gabby's service is amazing! She is so kind and personable and very knowledgeable about the wines. I love the wine she suggested for us. read more

Cooper's Hawk in Gurnee Mills is a hidden gem! The outside is deceiving because it looks small, but inside it's spacious and beautifully designed. The welcoming area feels like a wine bar, with an impressive selection of wines and plenty of cute wine-related items for sale--perfect for gifts or creating a wine-themed basket. The dining areas are well laid out, offering great options for dates, meetups with friends, group gatherings, or even parties. The atmosphere is fantastic, and everything feels thoughtfully divided. Even the bathrooms were clean and spacious, which I appreciated. The food was amazing, and the dessert was absolutely over the top. Our server was very friendly and considerate. I couldn't find a single thing to criticize. This was my first visit, but I'll definitely be back! read more

Drunken shrimp were excellent as always! Gnocchi carbonara was delicious. Crispy brussel sprouts missed the mark only because there were stems in the dish (more care needed when chopping up the brussels!), but still tasted good. Service was very good. We'd return! read more

During December I was able to go to Cooper's hawk 2xs one with work friends the 2nd time with friends both times super fun and delicious. Staff was helpful and friendly both visits. The vibe is very nice, relaxed and super clean read more

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got handed a super hot plate and burned my hand service was terrible server didn't check on us nor care about our table at all read more

Dani is outstanding. We will come to this location only to see her. Plus we love the food !

082425 Gurnee. The food was very good. The dining area was too loud. Bathrooms were clean. This is our third time dining here. We always have a party of five. This experience did not go well. The very large table next to us was SO loud. Their kids were dancing, bumping into our chairs. The kids throwing items on the floor. The parents were oblivious to what was going on. Our server Gayge was slow. I believe he was doing his best. The servers have too many duties. Bussing and cleaning tables along with serving. This causes "SLOW" customer service. We will try dinner here one more time, but at an earlier time. The bill was over $300 with the tip. Really not worth the experience. read more

Was in the area & decided to try. I was so impressed with our server Dustin, he made our day! He shared his favorites and recommendations. We were not disappointed, even paired our wine with our meal! Yummmmmy!!! read more

The person at the wine tasting counter could not get off her phone. Very disrespectful. Will not be back and would not recommend this location. read more

Loved our time here today! Came in here with my mom, boyfriend and daughter. We came in here just to have drinks and started off with the hot red holiday wine. It was good -- a little sweet but not overbearing and a nice drink for the cold weather. I also had an espresso martini. They made it with absolute vanilla and baileys and it actually came out as a frosty drink. It was served with espresso beans and a little whipped cream. We got chicken tenders for my daughter. It comes with French fries and a side of mixed fruit. Service was good! This is a lovely restaurant that also offers wine tastings -- they have a whole bar you can do your tastings at and a tasting room with beautiful decanters. The restaurant also has an area designated for the wine they sell and other Knick knacks. Must make a reservation -- we tried coming in on Thursday night for dinner and it was packed! read more

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Had Easter Dinner with a family of five with one child. Dinner was at 5PM and We didn't receive our dinner until 6:15 It appears they were not organizing. When dinner finally arrived my Opinion it was not prepared and The salad I had looked like the lettuce Was old and wilted. You would think with a young child waiting for over an hour was not acceptable. The experience was less than enjoyable. Overall the wait was way too long and it appeared they really didn't care . Not sure we will ever return. We have been to other coopers Hawk restaurant and this one at least Easter Sunday didn't compare. read more

I was on my way home after some Christmas shopping & stopped in to check out this location that has been open for awhile. I thought I might have ordered food in the bar, the restaurant was packed with a wait. I was lucky to find a seat at the bar. A server did greet me promptly but I was taken aback when she asked "Is there 1 or 2?". There was no one standing near me. I took that as, "You're only one person tieing up my bar stool?" I was sitting next to another empty bar stool. I got a vibe of agressiveness. I ordered one beer, drank it and left. I won't be back even though the restaurant seemed to be doing very well and the servers must be enjoying the traffic as well. Some servers just need to appreciate all the patrons, even the lonely singles. LOL read more

I went here Friday night I was going to have a nice peaceful dinner with my family I had the chicken fingers with my mom then it went rogue mortifying I should say as we were leaving the restaurant I began to feel ill then I started to violently throw up i was thinking "WHAT DID THEY PUT IN MY FOOD OR WAS THE FOOD JUST UNDER COOKED"My mom seemed to be fine but she also didn't fully have what I had so maybe that is why she was fine my mom also offered to go back in the restaurant to report it but I was to embarrassed so here I am now sick in bed very disappointed in my food quality. read more

An upscale wine bar and restaurant. We don't drink but the food and service was excellent. We had the lunch menu and it has a good variety of different foods to choose from. read more

I visited Cooper's Hawk for the very first time while in Illinois, and it just so happened to be for my brother who was graduating boot camp. We wanted somewhere meaningful to celebrate, and Cooper's Hawk ended up being so much more than just a dinner. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming but what truly made the night magical was our server, Dustin. Dustin didn't just serve us, he hosted our experience. His energy, kindness, professionalism, and attention to detail were unmatched. He took the time to genuinely connect with us, asked about the reason for our visit, and once he heard we were celebrating a boot camp graduation, he went above and beyond to make the evening feel extra special. Nothing felt rushed, nothing felt scripted it felt authentic and thoughtful. Not to mention the hair is fabulous! Lol His knowledge of the menu and wine pairings was incredible. Every recommendation was spot-on, and you could tell he truly cared about making sure we loved every bite and sip. He checked in at just the right moments, anticipated our needs before we even asked, and somehow balanced being attentive while giving us space to enjoy time together. Someone give this man a raise! We will definitely be back for Dustin next time we visit!!! read more

Had an unforgettable meal at Cooper's Hawk, and we're still dreaming about it! We started with the roasted vegetable and goat cheese flatbread--so flavorful with the mozzarella, roasted grape tomatoes, pesto, basil, and that balsamic glaze, it was absolutely delicious! For the main course, we went with some classics: Dana's Parmesan-crusted chicken, which came with a tomato basil relish, lemon butter, Betty potatoes, and garlic green beans. It's a fan favorite for a reason--phenomenal! Taylor had the gnocchi carbonara with chicken, sage, peas, and Parmesan garlic cream sauce, and let's just say, it didn't disappoint either. We paired everything with a nice red wine that complemented the dishes perfectly. To wrap it up, we treated ourselves to the salted caramel crème brûlée with fresh berries and flaky sea salt... just heavenly. Definitely a 10/10 dining experience. read more

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