Heard from our hotel reception that this place just opened and is good. The food were very nicely presented but the taste was just too salty to even swallow! I left my carbonara untouched after just a few bite. The server Megan was great and very attentive and she even took my dish off the bill! I must say the dessert were good though! read more

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Love Coopers in Valley Junction, so we met a friend here for dinner on a warm summer evening. We sat outside on their nice-sized patio. It's on the west side, so when we got there at 5, the sunshades were effectively blocking the sun's rays, but by 6 we were in the sun. Just depends on what you're looking for and what time of year, but it is a nice space. We got in our drink orders, and the two ladies in our group had drink questions, so our under the legal age server cheerfully went in and got all their questions answered. Our drinks and food came out fast. They have some items tthat are also available in Valley Junction, and some unique to this location. One in our group got the Meatloaf Meltdown. It was good, but maybe not quite what we've had at the Valley Junction location. Their recipe is great though! My wife got the Protein Bowl with Chicken. The veggies were fresh, and the chicken was a bit dry. Overall pretty good. I got the Sonoma Chicken. That was a clear winner! It was a great combination of flavors that melded together very nicely. The coleslaw was a bit soggy and not all that flavorful, but that was a minor inconvenience. Fries were good. They have a good drink menu, and an OK selection of wines. Service was friendly and pretty efficient. With the sun warming things up, we did move inside for our final drinks. Service at the bar hightops was excellent and the drinks were tasty. It was a Tuesday night and they were either filling up or full the 3 hours we were there. I'd definitely give it another try! read more

Small spot but very convenient to our hotel. Contemporary so lots of hardscaping, a bit noisy. My wife and I decided to share the Chef's Special which was Chicken Pesto w/Linguini. Came with salad which frankly we could have also shared but because of dressing differences we each got our own. They offered decent house Chardonnay so my wife was happy. They also had a decent hazy IPA which I enjoyed. The chicken pesto was good although the pesto was more a mix of olive oil and basil with little to no garlic and pine nuts. Tasty but lacking. Still it was generous and a dandy way to end the day! read more

Coopers Central Table & Cocktail - Chicken Pesto w/Linguini - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Norwalk, Iowa

Loved this spot in Norwalk! The stars of the show were the creamy parm dressing and deburgo sauce! They also have a great selection of Bourbon, happy hour and steak night on Sundays. Highly recommend! read more

Coopers Central Table & Cocktail - Pot roast and Deburger. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Norwalk, Iowa

If you have that insatiable sweet tooth then you must try the"Key Lime tart" at Cooper's Central Table -- each bite packs a heavenly taste of delightful pleasure. The high quality beef junction burger is evenly portioned with a tasty toasted bun, and delectable fresh toppings. The crème filled egg rolls and bean soup did not meet my taste, but may be a tasty treat for others. My parm dressing side salad was scrumptiously fresh. In ordering, Aliesha C. ( My wait staff) Pleasantly -- gave me the side eye -- because I have the unusual habit of ordering everything at once, and wanting it all in front of me to savor each bite-- she just wanted to make sure she heard me right. The early afternoon atmosphere was a busy array of clinging and clanging of staff settling in to meet each order of the customer making the total atmosphere one of purpose. The General Floor Manager checked in to making sure my meal was as delightfully tasting as served. All in all -- the upscale atmosphere, front and back parking with a summer small patio, minimalist traditionalist clean line decor, spacious dining area with a readable choice selection above average simple menu with a plethora of wine and cocktail options -- seemed to suit this up and coming quiet yet destination forward town. read more

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So excited to try this new place in the growing community of Norwalk. Located conveniently off HWY 28 and right next to the new ball fields. Atmosphere is upscale, decor is right on. This is exactly what Norwalk needed! My Coopers Manhattan was excellent as I would have expected. Service is polite and genuine. I did not take the opportunity to taste the food but that is coming soon. The smells were delicious! Welcome to Norwalk! read more

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Dinner @ 4 pm. Bar was empty & restaurant empty. 2 other tables did get seated. Onion rings were bizarrely large & fried to an inedible crisp. We commented and were given a free dessert. Beef stroganoff tasted and looked like a prepackaged goop. Or a can of dark brown gravy. A cheeseburger was clearly a premade perfect circle- nothing special. A large bowl of pasta with sausage was edible but I'm always sus of pasta dishes with mounds of green & red peppers. The graziano sausage usually stands alone and is very taste. Service was good. Friendly. But we won't return. read more

Best cocktails in the city, hands down. The bartenders know their stuff, and the service is unmatched--ask for Nicole! She is absolutely fantastic, keeps the drinks coming, and makes the night fun. Cannot recommend this place enough for date night or a night out with friends. read more

Salad came before appetizer. Table was wobbly. Macaroni and cheese sauce was separated and weird. Onion rings too much batter and weird flavor. read more

Visited the place during the week and selected the "Pick 2" off the lunch menu. There's plenty to choose from. Service was very friendly and attentive. For ambiance there are a variety of seating options and fortunately I didn't see an over abundance of televisions. I would return. Others that I ate with were equally pleased. read more

We live in Norwalk and was excited to try Cooper's. Restaurant is a nice size for the community. However it quickly turned to disappointment. Ordered three egg roll appetizers and only received two. STRIKE ONE! Ordered side salads with dinner. They never showed up. STRIKE TWO! Ordered the salmon entree. It was over cooked and served dry and burnt. The couscous as a side was stone cold. STRIKE THREE! YOU'RE OUT. The Manager was also nowhere near to discuss our dissatisfaction. Lame. read more

What a nice place. Beautiful bar with a great set up for the tables. The service was outstanding and the menu had some unique dishes. Looking forward to a return visit on the next Tuesday bowling night. read more

Good food great service fast and so friendly. Wine was great I had the Riesling. Soup was red pepper red bean it was so good. Had a burger too. New place so check it out ! read more

My husband and I ate Coopers Central Table tonight for the first time and will go back. We arrived early about 5:15 and were seated right away. Our waitress Courtney was wonderful. She was very friendly and had a great personality. When my husband asked what her favorites were, she suggested a couple of items. One was the Cajun Meatloaf, which my husband ordered. I had the Chicken DeBurgo Pasta, which was also very good. Both were nice-sized portions, so we both brought half home. Service was very good and highly recommend it. read more

Great service! Drinks and food was awesome! Sunday evening was steady. They said make reservations on the weekend! read more

Our first time here. It was pretty busy but with a reservation got right in. The food was great. We had the eggroll app, husband had the grinder, and I ended up with the chicken parm. Wasn't quite what we ordered, but it was still good. Maybe a few kinks to work out but for being extremely new, it ran smoother than I thought it would. Will definitely be back! read more

There were Three of us. One had the Rib eye and he said it was great. The other two had the Bouilliabaisse. I have been making and eating Boui!!abaisse for 50 years, a lot of it in California , and Florida. This was the worst Bowl I have ever had. I however will be bringing 10 people next week. I know that everyone will find something else on the menu. Coopers is a fine addition to Norwalk restaurant list. read more

The usual tasty food from Cooper. The server was educated about the menu even though it is new. The bar is stylish and everyone is so friendly. About time Norwalk has a great place to go. read more

Great atmosphere, service exceptional, food excellent. Well worth the visit. Cooper does it again!

This place is awesome! Super great staff to help with the big party we had! Very patient and made sure that we had everything we needed! I got the chicken deburgo pasta and it was awesome! And every one else said the same thing about their food! Fried pickles were awesome too! Very nice inside as well and welcoming! Will definitely be coming back soon! Great addition to Norwalk! Wouldn't be surprised if they need to expand into a bigger building soon! read more

First time here and we loved it! Atmosphere was cozy and food and service were excellent. Made online reservations, which was really nice, but we didn't end up needing them on a Thursday night although I think when the word gets out it'll become more and more busy. We will be back! read more

We went on Friday afternoon. Food was very very good. Spicy meatloaf sandwich was excellent, chicken noodle soup had alot more chicken than noodles, soft was great. I had the grilled chicken sandwich with bacon and BBQsauce, it was a huge piece of chicken.also tge potato salad was warm like German type salad. Prices competitive to others. We will DEFINITELY be back. Trying to add photos, but didn't see anyplace to put them. read more