Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant- Arlington Heights, IL

We chose Cooper’s Hawk Arlington Heights to celebrate our anniversary, and it turned out to be a wonderful decision. It was our first time at this location, and from the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed. They seated us in a cozy booth and surprised us with complimentary bubbles to toast our special day right from the start! Our server, Sean P., truly elevated our experience. His knowledge, honesty, and spot-on recommendations made our evening unforgettable. Every dish and drink we enjoyed was simply delightful. I opted for the surf & turf with drunken shrimp and churrasco grilled steak, both cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor. My husband ordered the Caesar salad and filet mignon, which were equally impressive. For dessert, we indulged in the chocolate cake with hazelnut ganache that was unbelievably delicious—and Sean even informed us it was gluten-free, a pleasant surprise given its rich taste and texture. To complement the cake, he brought us a sample of dessert wine, which paired perfectly. Needless to say, we can’t wait to return and explore more of their menu!

My friend and I really enjoyed our experience here! We sat at the bar and the bartender, Kelly, was super friendly and attentive. Towards the end of the night Linda checked in on us and helped us to pick our wine club wine to take home. The manager Chris M. even checked on us and other guests at the bar! I have to follow a gluten free diet and the manager made me feel super comfortable. This restaurant provides a gluten free menu and the manager even made some recommendations. The staff clearly goes above and beyond here. The food was delicious. I highly recommend the Thai lettuce wraps. I will definitely be back!

Some sides/apps are great, but most of what I've tried falls into the disappointing, "banquet hall" category. Nothing "wows" me. Wine is decent to good depending on the selection. Great gluten free menu. Great service.