A chain of upscale casual restaurants combined with an award-winning winery and tasting room, offering contemporary American cuisine with global influences.
Chef Matt McMillin is known for his role as a chef and educator, with a passion for cooking ignited at a young age. He is a recipient of the prestigious Escoffier Award and currently leads the culinary program at...
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Last updated: 8/9/2026, 5:44:01 AM
Key Information
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants in Arlington Heights offers a unique dining experience combining a full-service restaurant with an award-winning winery and tasting room. It's known for its contemporary American cuisine with global influences, expertly paired with their own handcrafted wines. The venue also features a wine club and private event spaces, including a Cellar Room ideal for weddings and special occasions.
Customer Perception
Customers consistently praise the excellent service, delicious food, and warm, inviting atmosphere. Many highlight the quality of the wine and the enjoyable wine tasting experience. The restaurant is highly recommended for both casual dining and private events, with special mention of the event planning team's professionalism and flexibility. Dishes like gnocchi alla vodka, Drunkin' Shrimp, and southwestern egg rolls receive positive feedback.
Additional Details
Cooper's Hawk operates its own winery, producing the wines served in its restaurants. They offer a popular Wine Club and a gift shop area with various wine-related products. The Arlington Heights location features a private Cellar Room, which is highly regarded for hosting events like weddings, offering a secluded atmosphere with its own bar and dance floor.
Vegetarian options availableGluten-free menu upon request
Best Times to Visit
The restaurant offers 'Brunch & Bubbles' and 'Wine O'Clock Happy Hour,' suggesting popular times for these specific offerings. 'Member Nights' feature a rotating daily menu. General operating hours are from 11:00 am on weekdays and 10:00 am on weekends, extending into the evening, making it suitable for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.
Yes, to the level of CH excellence I’m accustomed to. The location is unique on curb appeal. The service and food were fantastic. The gnocchi alla vodka, burger, southwestern egg rolls, and crab and shrimp bisque were all spot on. Thanks for an amazing night out.
We had such a great experience at Cooper’s Hawk celebrating my husband’s birthday. I booked our reservation online and called ahead to see if they could do something special. Anthony, the manager, was absolutely amazing. He spoke with me beforehand, arranged for a bottle of wine, and made sure everything was taken care of, even on a very busy Friday night.
Anthony really made our experience. He was so friendly, personable, and attentive, and he checked on us throughout the evening. You could tell he genuinely cared about making sure we were having a good time. His attention to detail and hospitality really stood out.
Our server was also great, and the food was incredible. We had the drunken shrimp, churrasco steak, filet mignon, seasonal berry sangria, and ice wine. Everything was cooked perfectly, but the churrasco steak was our favorite. The chimichurri aioli was amazing. The sangria was fresh and delicious without being too sweet. The ice wine was also a favorite. We usually get ice wine from Canada, so it was a fun treat to find one we really enjoyed. It was sweet without being too thick or syrupy.
We enjoyed everything so much that we ended up buying bottles of wine from the shop afterward. Overall, it was a wonderful evening, and Anthony really went above and beyond to make my husband’s birthday special. We will definitely be back!
5
Delicious, healthy options, especially if you are gf- just ask for the gf menu. The Drunkin' Shrimp, Tortilla soup and Brisket Hash were spot on. We appreciated the warm service and wine pairing recommendations.
5
We had our wedding in the Cellar Room at Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant in Arlington Heights, and it was everything we dreamed. The room is truly fantastic because it sits downstairs away from the rest of the restaurant for a truly private event. Additionally, the room includes a large bar and even a small dance floor.
We worked well with the event planning team who made us feel supported, valued, and at ease during what at times felt like an overwhelming planning process.
The food was absolutely phenomenal. It was excellently prepared, full of flavor, and served with perfect timing. The delivery of restaurant-quality dining for a wedding was truly impressive to our guests. Some of them are still raving about how delicious the food was, and how great the service was.
Overall, we felt the staff was excellent. They were attentive without ever feeling intrusive, extremely professional, and incredibly organized. Everything flowed seamlessly, which allowed us to enjoy our wedding without worrying.
One of the things that meant the most to us was how flexible and accommodating the staff was Regarding adding décor. They allowed us to transform the space into a very elegant setting that perfectly matched our vision. Every detail, from the color palette to the floral and candle arrangements, was able to shine because they gave us the space and freedom to design the atmosphere we wanted - of course within following guidelines to protect the furniture. The staff also worked well with our vendors, making coordination easy.
A very special thank-you goes to our event manager, who was truly exceptional. She was responsive, patient, detail-oriented, and genuinely invested in making our day perfect. Her calm leadership and clear communication ensured that everything came together effortlessly.
Our wedding day felt elegant and unforgettable, so much of that is because of the incredible team at Cooper’s Hawk - Arlington Heights. If you’re looking for a venue with amazing food, outstanding service, and a staff that truly cares about bringing your vision to life, we cannot recommend them enough.
5
Had an excellent time. I was attending for an event. I did arrive a little too early so I had to do the wine sampling out in the lob. I really liked all the stuff in the gift shop area. I had to buy some of that wine stain remover.