Cooper's Hawk

Pretzel Roll Bread before the rest of the food came

We had heard about Cooper's Hawk from a few different friends, so we decided to try it to celebrate Natalie's birthday with her parents. We went to the restaurant in Burr Ridge, but they also have 5 other locations in Illinois and locations in Florida, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio and Wisconsin.  They are known for being a winery, but they also have great food.

Appetizer Sampler

Appetizer:

Cooper's Hawk Sampler - included over the border eggrolls (southwest eggrolls), tenderloin sliders, chicken potstickers, and mini crab cakes.  The appetizers were pretty typical of American restaurants in general.  They were all good and each item came with its own dipping sauce.

Entrees:

Sea Scallops sauteed in wine butter sauce served with jasmine rice and asparagus.  The scallops and rice were really great, but the asparagus was a bit tough - like they didn't chop off enough of the bottom part of the asparagus stalk (one of Natalie's bites was too tough to chew).



Sea Scallops, Asparagus and Jasmine Rice

Cooper's Hawk Farm Grill - 3 medallions, blue cheese crusted beef tenderloin medallion, maple, mustard and pretzel crusted pork tenderloin medallion, and parmesan crusted lamp chop, served with asparagus and whipped potatoes.  All three of the medallions were amazing. Nick's favorite was the pork - which you can order on its own. Each medallion had its own unique and bold flavor.

Farm Grill

Since it was a celebration of Natalie's birthday we received a complimentary birthday dessert of a white chocolate truffle, a chocolate covered strawberry and berries and cream.  The server actually brought out 2 of these plates because at first she didn't remember the special occasion. The chocolate truffle was the best item and you can buy those at their shop in front of the restaurant.

Final thoughts on Cooper's Hawk:

Dessert Plate

Food - tasty American fare with both upscale and casual food options

Service - not great, our server wasn't completely attentive (maybe because we didn't order any wine)



Flatbread we got to try

Atmosphere - lively, the restaurant was very full by the time we left. If you are a wine drinker, they serve wine at your table in giant decanters.