Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant — Restaurant in Orland Township

08-10-2025 My wife and I decided to celebrate our anniversary, once again, at Cooper's Hawk. Our wait staff took our order for both our appetizer and main dish. We decided to try meals other than our usual: I ordered the fillet mignon and my wife ordered a chicken dish. It took a little while to get our appetizer, but that wasn't a big concern. Once I received my steak, I immediately regretted the order. The steak was tender, but really small. My wife didn't care for her chicken, because she has difficulty with dry foods. We wanted to order a cola beverage to make it easier for her, but the wait staff couldn't be found. Well it didn't take much time to finish my $45 steak, which I'll never order again. I thought about asking other employees for a coke, but my wife thought our wait staff would show soon, but she didn't. I think she must be new to this job.

When she finally arrived my wife's food was too cold to eat, but I ordered a coke anyway. Once the coke arrived, I asked for our check and containers.

After receiving the check, I realized our wait staff was waiting just behind me, so I paid. I was more than ready to vacate this place. My wife noticed that she had actually received a meal that she did not order. It was a chicken dish, but not the one she ordered.

The receipt was strange. It had a minor discount and a charge that made no sense, but we were ready to go. The worst service and meal, made our 40th anniversary sadly memorable. I can't believe I actually left a tip, she didn't deserve one.

12-23-2019 Cooper's Hawk is an active restaurant with a very stimulating environment, and excellent service. I selected the salmon, and after the first bite, I realized what a wonderful choice it was. The portions were generous and the taste made me close my eyes to savor. MAN! That was soooo good! I don't usually clean my plate, but couldn't help it that day. They, however, wouldn't give me the recipe.

Cooper's Hawk 08-10-2020 We just enjoyed our 35 anniversary dinner I ordered online, and thankfully the weather gave me a chance to pick it up safely. The meal was fantastic, and along with our rum&coke, my wife and I feel no pain. There is nothing better than eating a meal that satisfies from appetizers, side dishes to main course. Costly but...

Not impressed at all. Food was good. Hospitality wasn't there. The lady that sat us at our table was very informative. It was our first time there. She explained about the sample of wine, asked if our table was sufficient, told us they would be with us shortly, came back and checked on us to see if we had been served yet. Very very attentive. Our waiter however, blackened our spirits. When arrived at our table he asked me have ever been there before No Well are you ready to order No I wanted to ask about the barrel wine, is it a sweet wine? That is our sample wine, it's not for purchase it's just to sample. Huh, At that point I could see this isn't going well. He didn't offer me to try it. More less made me feel like a homeless person begging for a drink. He again asked me if I was ready to order At this point I wanted to ask him if he was deaf? I've never been here before, just picked up menu, I would like to read my choices before I order and you could go get our drinks and some free bread, that you never offered any more of. I'm sorry but 5 people at one table I think we needed a little more bread. Anyway enough you got the picture. Highly doubtful we will make the drive to go back. Food was decent but small portions for the price. Oh but waiter did tell me, for whatever reason, in conversation that he had been there for about 8 years. I expected more from a seasoned waiter just saying. I would have ordered wine but he rushed me along withing a few minutes of arriving at my table, not wanting to give sample of wine, but knowing if it was sweet wine, etc. I ordered coffee and water in which my coffee never was refilled either. I guess in all fairness we did show up 30 minutes before closing time, but I was not a valued customer. I felt more like a homeless person begging for...

We had the pleasure of being served by Tabitha during our afternoon escape to Cooper's Hawk Winery, and I must say, she exceeded all expectations. From the moment we sat down, her warm and welcoming demeanor made us feel right at home.

Tabitha's extensive knowledge of the menu and wine pairings was truly impressive. She effortlessly guided us through the menu, providing insightful recommendations that perfectly complemented our preferences. She steered us toward the bruschetta as our appetizer and recommended a delightful unoaked Chardonnay. She also suggested the pretzel-crusted pork chop for me and the vegan risotto for my daughter (home from college and thrilled by more than one vegan option to choose from - as this is not the norm at most nearby restaurants). Then Tabitha brought us the macchiato brownie for dessert. YUM!

Throughout our lunch, Tabitha's attentiveness was unparalleled. She anticipated our needs, ensuring that a glass was never empty and that each course was delivered promptly and flawlessly. Her friendly and engaging nature made the entire dining experience all the more enjoyable.

Not only was Tabitha an exceptional server, but she also went above and beyond, taking time to share stories about the winery and the history behind Cooper's Hawk, adding a personal touch to the overall experience.

We left Cooper's Hawk Winery feeling incredibly satisfied and grateful for the exceptional service. If you have a high bar for hospitality and professionalism, we cannot recommend Tabitha enough to anyone looking for an extraordinary dining experience.

Thank you, Tabitha, for making our visit to Cooper's Hawk Winery an absolute delight. You are a true asset to the establishment, and we look forward to returning soon to enjoy your exceptional...