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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Clive, Clive, IA

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Clive

4.6
4.6
481 Reviews
$30 and under
American
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We passionately believe that food and wine hold the power to forge lasting connections, setting the table for a life well-lived. We invite you to join us for an experience filled with memorable moments built upon food, wine, and friendship. Cheers!

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 90 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American, Wine Bar

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (515) 513-3330

  • Website

    https://chwinery.com/locations/iowa/clive-ia

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Matt McMillin

  • Private party facilities

    Cooper’s Hawk specializes in seamless events embodying the warmth and elegance of the wine world. Our Private Party Room and Winery Room offer unique settings for your social and corporate gatherings along with first-class event packages to help choose the perfect menu. We will also happily customize any event package to meet your individual needs.

  • Location

    12801 University Ave, Clive, IA 50325

  • Neighborhood

    Clive

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

What 481 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Iowa

    Best Food

  • Iowa

    Good for business meals

  • Iowa

    Healthy

  • Iowa

    Hot spot

  • Iowa

    Great for fine wines

  • Iowa

    American

  • Iowa

    Most Booked

  • Des Moines

    Best Overall

  • Des Moines

    Best Food

  • Des Moines

    Best Ambiance

  • Des Moines

    Best Value

  • Des Moines

    Good for business meals

  • Des Moines

    Good for groups

  • Des Moines

    Healthy

  • Des Moines

    Great for fine wines

  • Des Moines

    Romantic

  • Des Moines

    Good for special occasions

  • Des Moines

    Lively

  • Des Moines

    Most Booked

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  1. ChrisR

    Des Moines

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always have a great dinner at Cooper Hawk. If you have time make a reservation soon. Thank you

  2. Rachelle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service were great! Our waitress, Ashley was very nice and had great recommendations. We had a great dinner and a few cocktails. The prices were reasonable for the food that you’re getting. We will be back!

  3. Chad

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic restaurant with exceptional customer service. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and professional. The quality of food and wine is astounding. Definetly will be returning.

  4. LindaT

    St. Louis

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service2ambience5
    Our waiter Frank seemed very friendly but we only saw him a couple of times after we placed our dinner order. A manager returned our Wine Club card after it had been dropped by Frank? Not sure who’s fault that was. Food & wine was excellent as always, just disappointed in the service as we had to repeatedly ask for our wine order. We love Cooper’s Hawk and hope this was just a busy night.

  5. JimN

    Des Moines

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    This was our first time here so came in with no mindset, just hopes. We were not disappointed. It was so nice to go to a restaurant at a busy time and still be able to converse! The food was very good; my husband said his steak (medallion trio) was some of the best he's had. The wine list is huge, but recommendations are made for each food choice. I would say to go check this place out.

  6. KatieR

    Portland

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    Appreciated the gluten free menu. Beautiful space. Unfortunately with a 5:15 reservation, we still didn’t have food at 6:05.

  7. SteveM

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    Slow slow service, fish under cooked. Been there 8 or more times with family and service is poor. Thought it was because they were new but things never changed.

  8. OpenTable Diner

    Des Moines

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great service! Out 5th time at Cooper’s Hawk and never disappoints.

  9. OpenTable Diner

    Des Moines

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food4service2ambience5
    We had a reservation and they got us in on time. Once we got to the table, it took nearly 20 minutes for us to get any drinks, even water. The drinks and food were all wonderful, just not quick. It was 10-20 minutes between every contact with our server. Im not sure if it was staffing issues or if our server was having one of those days. We will be back!

  10. JeremyC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall3food5service1ambience5
    Made reservations, arrived a few minutes early but still took over 30 minutes to seat us. When we got seated, empty tables all around. Food and wine were excellent, but service was poor.

  11. BrianK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and great service. They really did a nice job of renovating the entire space. It is a little more expensive than other places but you get what you pay for. If you are looking for a very nice evening out, this is the place.

  12. KCDiners

    Des Moines

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Wonderful catch-up night with a friend. Sat at a 4-seat table on the covered patio for the first time, gave us plenty of relaxing room. Beautiful evening filtered sunlight coming through. Danny our server offered suggestions, very attentive, took our photo, so nice. Always ask for their pretzel bread and butter with your drinks, hits the spot. Our two appetizers came out fast to temperature, very enjoyable. Overhead fans can make it a little cooler, but hostess said you can ask to turn some off. Overhead music could have been turned down a ting to hear conversations. You can pay your tab and exit the patio to your car through the small parking lot gate.

  13. JohnG

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Food was great. Portions where appropriate. Little pricey but it was very fresh. Ambiance was nice not overly noisy at 5:30-6 pm when we ate. Not to light more to dark. Only problem we had was our waiter. It was our anniversary and they provide and sampler of a glass of wine which we never received. We mentioned at the begging and was written on the card and he still forgot. There was also a complimentary sample of the barrel wine they have and we didn’t get that until our dinner came. If you don’t get the waiter we got. Go at least once. Food was really good.

  14. SubGuy

    Des Moines

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff is extremely friendly, they go out of their way to ensure your are getting the best service. One of the wine tasting hosts, Will, was exceptional. The food was excellent.

  15. VickiN

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience4
    My husband and I have eaten here a few times. The food has always been good, and though accommodating to my allergies, there aren't a ton of choices if you are dairy-free and gluten-free. The service was quite slow the last time we were here. The other tables, by a different waitress, were waited on much quicker than us.

  16. PaigeF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was wonderful ! The food was great, will definitely come back 😄

  17. TravisD

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. Loved the bisque soup and bread in particular.

  18. KellyR

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience2
    Slow and impersonal service. Noisy seat on main path for servers and customers through restaurant. Nice bar atmosphere at best.

  19. AmyS

    Des Moines

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Food was delicious but the service was slow. Joined wine club

  20. KacieB

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was fabulous and our waiter, who was new, did a great job! Planning on going back to try a few other menu options. Would also enjoy going for a wine tasting. Didn't realize they have an area with merchandise and wine tasting in the entrance. Great place to grab a nice gift too.

  21. DianaW

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience3
    Underwhelming. The food was okay, but I expected more at this price point. The server was nice, bit we had to ask for the bread-twice, then she brought it after someone had run the food to our table. I had asked for a glass of water when we initially ordered drinks and she brought it after we already finished our meal and someone had busses our table, and she said oh, you already ate? My husband’s gnocchi were pan fried , brown, dense and chewy. My pistachio grouper was decent, but salty. It was our anniversary (as shown on a table tent on our table), and our server did not acknowledge it or bring us the free dessert. My husband and I have both been servers and our daughter is currently a server. We are not picky and do not have unreasonable expectations. We will not be back.

  22. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and fun atmosphere. They also have a barrel reserve!

  23. IowaNance

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Easy drinking wine. Diverse menu, feshly prepared. Generous servings. A new fave restaurant.

  24. MAReview

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Have eaten here multiple times and each time had something different. The food has been excellent each time. The wait staff is attentive and very helpful. 5 stars across the board.

  25. KW123

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server Emily was the best! Able to explain the wine membership to us and always checking our table to see how we were doing! Food was amazing.

  26. KCDiners

    Des Moines

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Was somewhat disappointed in our service. Server got busy and when she checked on us at times she did not look at the table to see water glasses were empty or low and 2 females where never asked if we wanted another glass of wine, odd when CH makes their own wine. Other couple we were with commented on the lack of attention also. So we did not leave our usual larger tip. Food was good, one dinner was suppose to be split but kitchen did not follow through, so we ate off one plate which was ok. Server apologized but should not have served it to us, but should have taken back to kitchen. We are coming back tho.

  27. Bravedasherdasherbrave47

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of us had the crispy Asian chicken salad which was delicious and I’ll be having it again. The other of us had a cup of crab, shrimp, lobster bisque with a half chicken Caesar salad which was great. One of us had a glass of Sauvignon Blanc which is a favorite and the other had a glass of CH White was is another favorite. We also really like the CH red. Our service was exceptional and the atmosphere was lovely.

  28. MattM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Server was wonderful. Food was delicious. Made reservations and was seated within 3 minutes. I would recommend for lunch or dinner.

  29. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience. There was a little issue with my wife’s entree but they stepped right in and made it right. Will be back!

  30. LoganR

    Des Moines

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Chicken wasn’t cooked until done slightly pink in middle

  31. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    The server totally blew it. Came by to take orders and never came back with water, drinks or bread. I finally got frustrated after seeing her pass our table multiple times and watched her get other tables water and bread, thinking certainly she can see NOTHING was delivered. I finally was frustrated when our food was delivered and told the staff we had yet to receive water, drinks or bread! That’s how long it had been. This is the second time we’ve had poor service here. Such a bummer.

  32. Neighbor

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience2
    We were underwhelmed with the food, service, and ambience. The roasted vegetables were the best part of the steak meal.

  33. BarryM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife Becky and I looked forward to experiencing Cooper's Hawk for some time, and when we finally were able to secure a reservation, it did not disappoint. Our server did a great job answering our questions and giving us an overview of the menu and the wine suggestions. The Asian style Chicken wraps were delicious and generous and the Flatbread with all the Italian toppings were perfect. Because the appetizers were offered in such generous portions, we decided to split the Scampi entree which was also delicious. We each enjoyed glasses of Rose' and then Chardonnay and they were both crisp and refreshing. Well Done! We look forward to a return visit soon.

  34. JodieM

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Very slow inattentive service We had to ask for more water Bread which never came Cocktails weren’t consistent

  35. DavidG

    Des Moines

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time dining here and the overall experience was great. Great food and service and we will be back

  36. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    First timer- it was overall a good experience. Food was great- however my steak did come out over cooked and they offered to fix/take care of the mistake. I would visit again.

  37. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience2
    Our server didn’t seem interested in taking care of us. We didn’t get any bread and frequently had to wait for drinks. It was also incredibly cold in the restaurant.

  38. Livingthelife

    Des Moines

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We really have liked Coopers Hawk in the past but unfortunately yesterday, Mothers Day, our experience was definitely subpar. Filet overcooked and dry and cold. Broccoli not much cooked past raw. Mary’s potatoes cold. Very loud in back overflow room. Spent way too much for food , ambience and experience.

  39. NelsonG

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wine was great, service was fun and we had a great time.... Love the consistency of service.

  40. Aliegha

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience1
    Staff doesn’t really cater to you unless your busying drinks .

FAQs

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Clive offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (515) 513-3330.

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Clive is rated 4.6 stars by 481 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 90 times today
Google Map for Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Clive

12801 University Ave, Clive, IA 50325

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Clive

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American, Wine Bar

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Matt McMillin

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

  • Website

    https://chwinery.com/locations/iowa/clive-ia

  • Phone number

    (515) 513-3330

  • Private party facilities

    Cooper’s Hawk specializes in seamless events embodying the warmth and elegance of the wine world. Our Private Party Room and Winery Room offer unique settings for your social and corporate gatherings along with first-class event packages to help choose the perfect menu. We will also happily customize any event package to meet your individual needs.

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