Last updated: November 1, 2026
Cooper’s Hawk is the restaurant chain that built a winery first and a dining room around it: every location pairs a full modern-American restaurant with a Napa-style tasting room and a retail wine shop, and every wine on the list is made by the chain itself. Founder Tim McEnery opened the first Cooper’s Hawk in Orland Park, Illinois in 2005 — the state’s first winery and restaurant under one roof — and the wines are still produced centrally at the Woodridge, Illinois winery. The chain now counts more than 80 locations and makes nearly 60 wines. One elegant touch runs through the menu: every dish is printed with a bin number — the winemaker’s suggested pairing for that plate.
A word on the prices. Every figure below was read on 1 November 2026 from Cooper’s Hawk’s official menu on the chain’s own website — Cooper’s Hawk posts one standard menu rather than a separate price list per city. Two honest warnings. First, delivery marketplaces charge more for the same food: on the chain’s own delivery storefront, brunch dishes ran exactly $3 higher than the printed menu. Second, wine works backwards here — the same bottle costs less in the tasting-room shop than at your table (the house red is $19.99 to take home, $29.99 in the dining room), and where the two differ we show both.
Cooper’s Hawk Menu at a Glance
| Detail | What to know |
|---|---|
| Known for | A working winery inside every restaurant: tasting room, retail wine shop and a scratch kitchen |
| The pairing system | Every dish carries a bin number — the winemaker’s recommended wine |
| Typical entrée price | $24.99–$46.99 on the official menu; lunch-sized entrées $16.99–$22.99 until 3:30 PM |
| Wine by the glass | $10.25–$16.25 for house wines; bottles $27.99–$49.99 at the table, $17.99–$39.99 in the shop |
| Wine flights | Four set flights at $18.99–$22.99, plus a create-your-own flight at $21.99 |
| Happy hour | Wine O’Clock, Monday–Friday 3:00–5:30 PM: $8 glasses and cocktails, bites $10–$12 |
| Wine Club | From $20.49/month (Sweet) or $25.25/month (Variety) for one bottle, month-to-month |
| Founded | 2005, Orland Park, Illinois, by Tim McEnery |
| Locations | 80+ restaurants with tasting rooms and retail shops |
Starters & Flatbreads
The starter list leans Asian and Italian at once — and the bacon-wrapped Drunken Shrimp is the signature.
| Starter | What it is | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drunken Shrimp | Bacon-wrapped shrimp, tequila lime butter sauce, fresh guacamole | $19.99 |
| Thai Lettuce Wraps | Sweet chili-crisp glazed chicken, Asian slaw, pineapple, wontons, Bibb lettuce, three sauces | $20.99 |
| Over the Border Egg Rolls | Southwest chicken, corn, black beans, cilantro and cheese, tomatillo salsa, cashew sauce | $20.99 |
| Sweet Chili Calamari | Ponzu glaze, cilantro, sesame-sriracha aioli | $19.99 |
| Asian Ahi Tuna Sashimi* | Served raw, ponzu-ginger vinaigrette, avocado, radish, wasabi cream, sriracha | $18.99 |
| Crispy Brussels Sprouts | Cashews, mint, cilantro, sweet Thai chili, sesame-sriracha aioli | $18.99 |
| House-Made Meatballs | Rich tomato sauce, burrata dolce, basil, crostini | $17.99 |
| Classic Tomato Bruschetta | Burrata, basil, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic glaze | $15.99 |
| Caprese Flatbread | Ripe tomato, mozzarella, red onion, pesto, basil, balsamic glaze | $14.99 |
Soups & Salads
The Crab, Shrimp & Lobster Bisque is the soup regulars order by name (cup $9.99, bowl $12.99); the Tortilla Soup runs cup $7.99, bowl $9.99. Starter salads: Plain Ol’ House ($9.99), Caesar ($11.99) and the Chopped Wedge ($14.99).
| Chopped salad | What is in it | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Blackened Bleu Prime Skirt Steak* | Bacon, bleu cheese, red onion, grape tomatoes, crispy onion strings, two dressings | $24.99 |
| Napa Chicken | Apple, goat cheese, dried cherry, corn, avocado, Marcona almonds, honey mustard vinaigrette | $20.99 |
| BBQ Ranch Chicken | BBQ-glazed chicken, avocado, sweet corn, black beans, white cheddar, bacon, chipotle BBQ ranch | $19.99 |
| Cooper’s Hawk Chicken Caesar | Romaine, parmesan, croutons, creamy Caesar pesto dressing | $18.99 |
Pasta & Risotto
Three gnocchi builds, a proper bucatini and two risottos at the top of the menu’s price band.
| Pasta / risotto | What it is | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Braised Short Rib Risotto | Roasted mushroom, sweet onion, white wine, parmesan, truffle oil | $34.99 |
| Shrimp & Scallop Risotto | Sweet corn, asparagus, peas, spinach, parmesan, truffle oil | $33.99 |
| Gnocchi Carbonara | Pancetta, chicken, sage, peas, parmesan garlic cream sauce | $28.99 |
| Gnocchi alla Vodka | Italian sausage, San Marzano vodka cream, basil, parmesan | $28.99 |
| Baked Parmesan Shrimp Scampi | Capellini, white wine San Marzano sauce, tomato basil relish | $27.99 |
| Country Rigatoni | Italian sausage, mushroom, chicken, grape tomatoes, tomato garlic cream | $25.99 |
| Keaton’s Spaghetti & House-Made Meatballs | Bucatini, tomato Bolognese, burrata dolce, basil | $24.99 |
| Roasted Chicken Risotto | Sweet corn, peas, shiitake, peppers, spinach, stracciatella, pancetta | $24.99 |
| Gnocchi with Roasted Butternut Squash | Wild mushrooms, sweet onion cream, spinach, feta, crispy onions | $23.99 |
| Sweet Corn & Tomato Risotto | Peas, shiitake, peppers, spinach, stracciatella (vegan on request) | $22.99 |
Steaks, Chops & Surf and Turf
Steaks come with roasted vegetables and Mary’s Potatoes unless noted. Add a bleu cheese, horseradish or parmesan crust to the filet for $2.99.
| Steak / chop | What it is | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Filet Medallions & Garlic Parmesan Lobster Tail* | Horseradish and parmesan crusts, roasted vegetables, Mary’s Potatoes | $50.99 |
| Trio of Medallions* | Filet medallions with horseradish, bleu cheese and parmesan crusts, asparagus | $46.99 |
| Filet Mignon* | 8 oz filet, steak butter, onion strings, grilled broccoli, choice of side | $46.99 |
| Churrasco Grilled Steak* | Chimichurri-rubbed skirt steak, cilantro-lime aioli, parmesan fries, vegetables | $39.99 |
| Red Wine Braised Short Ribs | Roasted vegetables, Mary’s Potatoes, Dijon mustard butter, onion strings | $35.99 |
| Pretzel-Crusted Pork Chops | BBQ maple glaze, Mary’s Potatoes, roasted broccolini, candied bacon | $32.99 |
Seafood & Chicken
| Dish | What it is | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Pistachio-Crusted Grouper | Mustard sauce, Mary’s Potatoes, asparagus | $33.99 |
| Blackened Ahi Tuna* | Seared rare with wasabi sauce, cilantro citrus rice, Asian slaw | $33.99 |
| Parmesan-Crusted Mahi Mahi | Roasted broccolini, Mary’s Potatoes, crispy capers, lemon butter | $33.99 |
| Soy Ginger Atlantic Salmon* | Wasabi-buttered mashed potatoes, Asian slaw | $31.99 |
| Dana’s Parmesan-Crusted Chicken | Tomato basil relish, lemon butter, Betty’s Potatoes, green beans | $27.99 |
| Ellie’s Chicken Piccata | Lemon butter caper sauce, capellini pasta | $26.99 |
| Chicken Madeira | Mushroom, fontina, Mary’s Potatoes, asparagus | $25.99 |
| Jambalaya | Chicken, shrimp, andouille, onion, tomato, peppers, jasmine rice | $25.99 |
| Cooper’s Hawk Chicken Giardiniera | Parmesan-breaded chicken, pickled vegetables, Mary’s Potatoes | $24.99 |
Burgers & Sandwiches
All burgers and sandwiches come with seasoned fries, fresh fruit, Asian slaw or a side salad.
| Burger / sandwich | What is on it | Price |
|---|---|---|
| The Prime* | Slow-roasted shaved prime rib, seasoned mayo, steak jus, horseradish cream | $23.99 |
| The Leonard Burger* | Double patty, signature sauce, caramelized onion, American cheese — a tribute to the founder’s father | $19.99 |
| Classic Cheeseburger* | American, Tillamook cheddar or fontina; seasoned mayo, onion strings | $18.99 |
| Bleu Cheese & Crispy Onion Burger* | Bleu cheese, caramelized onion ranch aioli, onion strings | $18.99 |
| Chicken Burger | Fresh ground all-natural chicken, roasted garlic mayo | $18.99 |
| Cilantro Ranch Chicken Sandwich | Tillamook cheddar, smoked bacon, smashed avocado, cilantro ranch | $18.99 |
| Grilled Mahi Sandwich | Tomato, avocado, arugula, lemon-basil aioli (blackened on request) | $17.99 |
Sides are priced gently for a steakhouse list: mashed potatoes and Asian slaw are $6.99; Betty’s Potatoes (shredded, white cheddar, scallions), broccolini, asparagus, grilled broccoli and roasted vegetables are $7.99; candied bacon is $5.99.
Lunch-Sized Entrées & Combinations (Until 3:30 PM)
The smartest value on the menu is the lunch-sized section, served daily from 11 AM to 3:30 PM: ten dinner dishes in smaller portions. The four chicken entrées, Gnocchi Carbonara and Gnocchi alla Vodka are all $19.99 (against $24.99–$28.99 at dinner); the Pretzel-Crusted Pork Chop is $20.99, Soy Ginger Salmon $22.99, Keaton’s Spaghetti & Meatballs $17.99 and Butternut Squash Gnocchi $16.99. Two standing combinations round it out: Soup & Salad for $19.99 and Flatbread & Salad for $20.99.
Weekend Brunch & Bubbles
Weekend brunch runs Saturday and Sunday mornings, and its headline is simple: a Classic Mimosa or a glass of Brunch Sangria is $5 until 2 PM (sangria pitcher $19.99). Start with the Salted Caramel Doughnuts ($10.99); brunch entrées run $15.99–$18.99 — French toast, Smoked Brisket Hash, Candied Bacon BLT, Smoked Salmon Toast, Breakfast Gnocchi Carbonara, Eggs Any Way — with the Cooper’s Hawk Steak & Eggs (filet medallions and shrimp Oscar) at the top at $29.99. The kids’ Sunrise Breakfast is $9.99.
The Wines — House Labels, the Lux Line & International Bottles
Cooper’s Hawk pours almost exclusively its own wines — nearly 60 of them, organized by bin number. The core house wines (Cooper’s Hawk Red, Chardonnay, Merlot, Moscato and friends) run $10.50–$12.00 a glass, $28.99–$34.99 a bottle at the table. The Lux line is the premium tier — Lux Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Meritage and a Bordeaux-made Lux Sparkling — at $13.75–$16.25 a glass, $39.99–$49.99 at the table. A short international shelf (Prosecco, Rioja Tempranillo, a Super Tuscan, a Barossa Shiraz) sits between them; the top of the list carries partner wines — the Camille series by Master Sommelier Emily Wines ($18.75 a glass) and Cakebread’s Napa Cabernet ($25.00). The Sweet Collection is $10.50 a glass across the board.
| Wine | Glass | Bottle (at the table) | Bottle (tasting-room shop) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper’s Hawk Red (Bin 91) | $10.75 | $29.99 | $19.99 |
| Chardonnay (Bin 79) | $11.00 | $29.99 | $19.99 |
| Merlot (Bin 97) | $11.00 | $29.99 | $19.99 |
| Pinot Noir (Bin 85) | $12.00 | $34.99 | $24.99 |
| Cabernet Sauvignon (Bin 99) | $12.00 | $34.99 | $24.99 |
| Cooper’s Hawk Lux Chardonnay (Bin 74) | $13.75 | $39.99 | $29.99 |
| Cooper’s Hawk Lux Cabernet Sauvignon (Bin 89) | $15.25 | $45.99 | $35.99 |
| Cooper’s Hawk Lux Pinot Noir (Bin 87) | $16.25 | $49.99 | $39.99 |
| Cooper’s Hawk Lux Meritage (Bin 84) | $16.25 | $49.99 | $39.99 |
| Cooper’s Hawk Lux Sparkling (Bin 30) | $15.00 | $44.99 | $34.99 |
Wine Flights & the Tasting Room
Before or after dinner, the tasting room pours a guided tasting of seven to eight wines from the monthly tasting menu — the ritual most first visits start with. At the table, four set flights (four pours each) do the same job:
| Flight | What is in it | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Bubbles | Lux Sparkling, Prosecco, Bubbly Rosé, Almond Sparkling | $18.99 |
| White | Sauvignon Blanc, Cooper’s Hawk White, Chardonnay, Moscato | $19.99 |
| Red | Pinot Noir, Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah | $19.99 |
| Create Your Own | Your pick of four (limit two Lux pours or one Camille) | $21.99 |
| Cooper’s Hawk Lux | Lux Sparkling, Lux Chardonnay, Lux Pinot Noir, Lux Meritage | $22.99 |
The shop beside the tasting bar sells every house wine to take home at those shop prices.
The Wine Club — and What Lux Gets You
The Wine Club is the engine of the whole concept: a month-to-month membership (pause or cancel any time) built around a new exclusive Wine of the Month, which members can keep or swap for other wines on the list. Two clubs — Variety and Sweet — at one, two or three bottles a month:
| Monthly pick-up | 1 bottle | 2 bottles | 3 bottles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Variety Club | $25.25 | $49.49 | $71.75 |
| Sweet Club | $20.49 | $42.99 | $61.99 |
Every tier earns 1 point per $1 spent on dining and retail (350 points = a $25 dining reward), a $15 birthday reward for member and plus-one, the retail wine discounts above and 10% off carryout and catering. The two- and three-bottle tiers add a monthly wine tasting for two — eight wines, valued by the chain at $28. The three-bottle tier adds the perk that matters to Lux drinkers: a monthly Lux bottle upgrade (any Lux wine up to $39.99 retail). Gift memberships run 3, 6 or 12 months from $59.49; members also get monthly Wine Club dinners and wine-country trip invitations.
Cocktails, Martinis, Sangrias & Beer
The bar backs up the wine list rather than competing with it. Specialty cocktails run $13.00–$16.00 — the Cooper’s Hawk Margarita, a PBJ Old Fashioned with a sweet red wine sidecar, a loaded Bloody Mary. Martinis are $16.00–$17.00; house sangrias $11.00 a glass, $29.99 a pitcher. Draft beer includes the house Cooper’s Hawk Ale by Goose Island at $8.50; domestic bottles are $6.00. Life Balance cocktails are lower-alcohol, under 150 calories, at $13.00–$14.00, and Vivanté! — the chain’s own sparkling, alcohol-free wine alternative — is $10.75 a glass.
Desserts
Dessert pricing is admirably flat: the S’more Budino, Banoffee Pie, Cooper’s Hawk Chocolate Cake, Salted Caramel Crème Brûlée and Key Lime Pie are $11.99 each. The Reese’s Ice Cream Cookie — a warm chocolate chip cookie baked with peanut butter cups under vanilla bean ice cream — is $12.99.
Kids Menu
The kids menu is for children 12 and under, and every entrée includes fresh fruit, a drink and one side. Most mains are $10.99–$12.99: Hamburger or Cheeseburger, Keaton’s Spaghetti & Meatballs, Chicken Tenders and Chicken Potstickers at $12.99; Flatbread Cheese Pizza, Mac & Cheese and Buttered Noodles at $10.99; Parmesan Chicken with Angel Hair Marinara at $11.99. Two grown-up-leaning plates sit above them — Soy Ginger Atlantic Salmon ($19.99) and Junior Filet Medallions ($21.99) — and a scoop of Tillamook vanilla bean ice cream finishes it for $4.99.
Wine O’Clock Happy Hour (Monday–Friday, 3:00–5:30 PM)
Happy hour here is called Wine O’Clock, and it is wine-led: six international wines by the glass drop to $8 (Prosecco, Abrillante, Tempranillo, CHMX, Super Tuscan, Shiraz), four cocktails are $8, and a glass of Vivanté! is $8 too. Small bites start at $10: Four Cheese Truffle Arancini, Smoked Salmon Spread, Smashed Sliders and Crispy Tempura Shrimp at $10, the Crispy Barbacoa Quesadilla and Shaved Prime Sliders at $12, and a four-flavour Sangria Flight at $17.
What to Order First at Cooper’s Hawk
If it is your first visit, do the ritual in order: a tasting in the tasting room, then dinner. Start with the Drunken Shrimp ($19.99) — bacon-wrapped, tequila lime butter, the dish the chain is known for — and the warm pretzel bread (free with carryout orders, one loaf per four entrées). For the main, the Gnocchi Carbonara ($28.99) is the pasta to judge the kitchen by; steak people should take the Trio of Medallions ($46.99) for all three crusts at once, and the Red Wine Braised Short Ribs ($35.99) are the steak section’s best value. Drink the bin number — the menu has already paired your plate. Or explore with the Lux flight ($22.99), the premium tour in four pours. For dessert, the S’more Budino. And take a bottle home from the shop, not the table — the same wine for $10 less.
Vegetarian, Vegan & Gluten-Free Notes
- Gluten-free: Cooper’s Hawk publishes a dedicated gluten-free menu and allergen guide, and many dishes — flatbreads, potstickers, several pastas — are marked gluten-free on request; kids items can be modified too. Flag coeliac disease so the kitchen takes its allergy precautions.
- Life Balance: a printed section of dishes between 300 and 700 calories, counts on the menu — the Ahi Tuna Sashimi is 300, the Life Balance Parmesan-Crusted Chicken (a lighter build than Dana’s) is 520 at $22.99, the Lemon-Herb Glazed Salmon 560 at $24.99. Life Balance cocktails stay under 150 calories.
- Vegetarian: the Caprese Flatbread, bruschetta, Butternut Squash Gnocchi, meatless salads and most desserts work; the Napa Chicken Salad is vegetarian on request.
- Vegan: the honest list is short — the Sweet Corn & Tomato Risotto is vegan on request, and salads can be built vegan. There is no vegan menu.
- Not drinking: Vivanté! sparkling ($10.75 a glass) is made for exactly this table, alongside spirit-free cocktails at $8.99 and non-alcoholic beers ($6.25–$6.75).
Practical Information
Finding a restaurant. There are more than 80 locations, heaviest in Illinois and the Midwest and spread across Florida, Arizona, the Southeast and the Mid-Atlantic. Every one has the same three parts: dining room, tasting room and retail shop. The locator on the chain’s site carries addresses and hours.
Hours. No single national timetable, but the pattern is consistent: most restaurants open at 11:00 AM Monday to Thursday (closing 9:00 PM), stay open later on Friday, and open at 10:00 AM on weekends for brunch. The tasting room keeps restaurant hours.
Reservations. Recommended — they are the difference between walking in and waiting on a Friday night; walk-ins are taken first-come, first-served. Build tasting-room time in before your table: most guests taste first, then dine.
The winery. The wines are made at the chain’s central winery in Woodridge, Illinois, from grapes and juice sourced from California and beyond. It is why the list can hold nearly 60 house wines at these prices — no distributor sits between winery and table.
FAQs
How much is a glass of wine at Cooper’s Hawk?
House wines run $10.50–$12.00 a glass for the core list and $13.75–$16.25 for the Lux line; seasonal pours start at $9.50. Bottles are $27.99–$49.99 at the table — and $10 less in the tasting-room shop.
How much does the Cooper’s Hawk Wine Club cost?
The Variety Club is $25.25 a month for one bottle, $49.49 for two and $71.75 for three; the Sweet Club is $20.49, $42.99 and $61.99. It is month-to-month — pause or cancel any time — and members earn points, a $15 birthday reward and 10–20% off retail wine.
Does Cooper’s Hawk have a happy hour?
Yes — Wine O’Clock, Monday to Friday, 3:00–5:30 PM. International wines by the glass and four cocktails are $8; small bites run $10–$12.
What does the bin number on the menu mean?
It is the winemaker’s pairing system: every dish is printed with the bin number of the wine recommended with it. Order the bin and you get the pairing the kitchen built the dish around.
Is there a kids menu?
Yes, for children 12 and under. Entrées include fresh fruit, a drink and a side; most are $10.99–$12.99, with Junior Filet Medallions at $21.99 for small steak fans.
Can you buy Cooper’s Hawk wine to take home?
Yes — every location’s shop sells the full house list at prices that run about $10 under the dining-room bottle price. Wine Club members save a further 10–20% depending on quantity.
Before You Go
- Prices are the chain’s published menu prices, read from the official website on 1 November 2026. Delivery marketplaces charge more for the same dishes, so collect carryout direct.
- Taste before you dine. The tasting room’s seven-to-eight-wine tasting is the point of the place — leave twenty minutes for it before your reservation.
- Buy wine in the shop, not at the table. The same bottle is roughly $10 cheaper to take home, and Wine Club members save more on top.
- Lunch is the value play. Ten dinner dishes in lunch portions run until 3:30 PM daily, several dollars under dinner prices.
- The bin number is a free sommelier. Every dish names its wine — following it is the easiest good pairing decision you will make all week.
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