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    Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant

    3.8 (121 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Gluten free burger and fries
    Chicago G.

    What is great - they have a gluten free menu and lots of options for those of us with allergies. What is less great is overall service and taste. They 1st prepared the burger not gluten free and I give them credit for catching it b4 bringing to the table. However, having other diner served their food and almost finishing b4 I got the gf burger was not great. The burger itself wasn't tasty and didn't finish it. The s'more dessert was fine. The flatbread salad combo was not good bc the flatbread was soggy from the salad dressing and overall tasted weird. Also not sure why other tables were offered a tasting of the special barrel wine and we were not. We will not be going back.

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    Best service ever The waiters are nice and funny A Manager walking around asking everyone if everything's ok with their food classy and nice looking interior and outside It is nicely decorated with candles at every table and nice floors booths and bathrooms

    Kenneth E.

    Came here for a corporate dinner and we had the best server. Unfortunately, I forgot her name but she was a lovely woman who kept us on our toes. I tried to the mahi mahi which was delicious. For the table I also got to try the meatballs which were good, and the brussel sprouts which were also tasty. I had the espresso martini which was average (a bit sweet) and one of their beers. Overall a pretty cool place. I would say it is upscale Olive Garden. Would come back again!

    Wine tasting
    Lexi K.

    I have been to Cooper's hawk several times now- I can't believe it's taken this long to leave a review! Their atmosphere is my favorite for a happy hour or date night! They offer wine tastings for a super decent price which is a great girls night activity- they even let you swap wines so you're not stuck with something you don't like! I've gotten several things on the menu and honestly, they haven't missed. They triggered a Caesar salad addiction, as well! Any place that can make you crave a salad gets 5 stars in my book! Oh and gluten free people- you're very safe here! You will be overwhelmed with how many options there are!

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    Andrea W.

    Our first time eating here, really loved the atmosphere as soon as we arrived! You can wine taste while you wait for a table at their tasting bar right when you enter. Highly recommended to make a reservation. Our waitress Renee was knowledgeable and gave us several suggestions and pairings as it was our first time. I chose a build your own wine flight to try a few different ones- generous pour on each. And was a great way to try four of them. The food was delicious as well. So many great options to choose from we've got to go back and try something different each time! Overall we really enjoyed the service, atmosphere and food. Definitely will be back and a must stop in the Des Moines metro!

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    MaryAnn S.

    The "Leonard Burger" had an aesthetically appealing presentation that unveiled a single juicy meaty entree covered with cheese and a flavorful special sauce on a textured soft bun. The Lobster Bisque was silky smooth with a creamy texture circled with lobster bits. One tops the entire meal off with a slice of their opulent "Key Lime Pie" engulfed in a dollop of delicious whip cream. Ashley P - My wait staffer- had a trove of trivia information related to the brand from their extensive wine list to their popular menu features. The decor of blue and green allowed one to sit back and enjoy not only their meal, in addition enjoy the calm and relaxed upscale environment.

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    Jesse G.

    I really enjoyed the food and the wine at the restaurant. I had the spaghetti for dinner and it was quite good. I hope to come back more when I visit my family in the Des Moines area.

    Kimberly C.

    I wanted to love everything about this place. I wanted it to be our new spot. Sadly, it wasn't. We were a party of 10, id made reservations for my mother's birthday over a month ago and I confirmed the reservation the day before our dinner party. We arrived on time and were told to wait and they'd seat us soon. It was about 10-15 minutes and we were seated. The waiter (I forgot his name-strawberry blonde hair, quite tall) showed up at the table and had an attitude that not everyone was immediately paying attention to him. He had the nerve to say HELLLLO!!?!? Service started off rocky but I was hopeful it would get better. The waiter was kind to my mother, which is probably the only saving grace. 9/10 of us received food that was cooked correctly, albeit warm, not hot food. I requested a substitution of vegetables and was simply told "no". My brother in law ordered a well done burger and it came out rare. The burger was remade and brought to the table after everyone else had finished eating. That meal was not comped. The waiter didn't return until he brought the new burger back, to see if we needed drink refills or anything else. The food was mediocre at best and the price point didn't justify mediocre food. Overall, it's a miss for me. There are places that provide better service where I'll spend my money.

    Patti M.

    I'm just gonna say our entire table was given complimentary dinners and wine tasting due to the service

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    Love the drunken shrimp at cooper's hawk. Love the appetizers better than the entrees!

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    Espresso martini and gnocchi carbonara were so good! Prices were reasonable and our server was friendly.

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    The service was slow and staff is rude.the food was ok but took a long time to come out and when it did came out wrong

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    Get same order every time I've been there. Filet Trio Medallions, broccolini, potatoes. Never fails, always good.

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    “The Drunken Shrimp are so delicious and I could make a meal out of them alone!”

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