Cooper's Hawk

I just got diagnosed as celiac last week and I’m still highly symptomatic, but it was my mom’s birthday so I wanted us to treat her to a nice dinner out. Cooper’s Hawk seemed to have a good GF system in place not only with an EXTENSIVE GF menu, but also with a list of allergens and cross-contamination possibilities for each dish. I did not try the GF bread as I read some reviews here which mentioned it got people sick, but they did offer it to me in a plate instead of a wooden board, so I thought that was a good sign of their knowledge.

I had the fillet mignon with broccoli and potatoes and I think they are definitely safe with avoiding cross-contact/contamination in the kitchen, especially when you warn the server.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good with other allergies
• Reservations recommended

This place has a separate, extensive gf menu. The staff seemed knowledgeable and the food was delicious. We all loved the gf bread, and the meal was delicious. The service wasn’t great but that was because they were very busy. I would definitely come back

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Our waiter Dom was knowledgeable. He made me feel at ease. They have a separate prep area. Just a little tip. I hear a lot of people complaining getting sick from the bread. I always tell them to keep it in the bag and I will open it at the table myself. Never had a problem that way. Think smart. Lessen your contamination risk.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Offers outdoor seating
• Reservations recommended

I got really sick after eating here. I ate their gf bread and chicken piccata.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

I got take out with the intention of testing the gluten free bread because I had gotten sick the last time I ate here. The bread was put in my bag in the bag that they receive it in instead of being handled. I tested it and it was safe. I felt great after eating my meal plus bread plus dessert. I wonder if others got sick before with the bread so this is the new protocol.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

***Make a reservation*** We tried coming here on a Sunday night and they were booked. There was open seating in the bar but that was all taken with many people waiting for openings so we ordered take out. My husband and I ordered from their gluten free menu while my in-laws ordered from their regular menu. My husband ordered the Short Rib Risotto and I ordered the Lemon Piccata and caramel creme brulee. My husband and I tried each other's meal and we both agreed that the Lemon Piccata was the best though the Short Rib Risotto was delicious as well. We also asked for all the rolls that came with our meals to be gluten free and they were excellent. My typically bread disliking husband even liked the rolls and wanted a second one. We really liked that they even separated the gluten free food from the gluten containing food into separate bags. They also labeled both bags; one gluten free and one gluten containing so it was easy to be careful. Overall, the food was excellent and we felt very safe. It has been a whole day since consuming this meal and I haven't gotten sick.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout

My son has celiac and felt sick immediately after eating the GF bread. He’s only 8 so i don’t know for sure if he was glutened. I did find out that the wooden platter they serve the bread on is the same that they use for gluten. Is porous and no idea how well they wash it in between. Im thinking there may have been CC with the wood. They have a great gf menu… I would ask them to make sure to our the bread in a separate plate.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

Large GF menu, staff was knowledgeable and accommodating on gluten and noted they have a separate prep area for gluten free

This is a chain restaurant, but this location just opened. Open for lunch & dinner. Surprisingly large separate GF menu. including several desserts. Good service & tasty food.

A huge gluten-free menu is available and the food is amazing. They even made me my own gluten-free roll. My husband had the steak and shrimp and it was delicious and I had the chicken piccata which was the best I’ve ever had. I also had Brûlé for dessert. They had several desserts you can pick from gluten-free as well. The best of the red wine if you like your wine less sweet. they were good about letting us try the wines before we bought a glass. The waitress was very friendly and the restaurant was nice and new looking. It is absolutely become my favorite restaurant here.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

I usually love this place, and have never had an issue, but the most recent time I got glutened. There was a noodle mixed in with my meal, and then when I talked to the manager about it, he said that they boil all items together. So they boiled my green beans in with the regular pasta and other items. He said the water is so hot that it “cooks off the gluten”. There’s always a risk eating out, but be extra careful here!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

This is the only restaurant where I feel completely safe ordering any item off their GF menu. And they have the most extensive GF menu in this area!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

I have eaten at Cooper’s Hawk Annapolis many times over the years. I just ate there for the second time since my celiac diagnosis. The menu is extensive, and their recommended wine pairings are helpful. There is an actual physical gf menu. It has a number of good offerings. Last time the salad I ordered came out with croutons by mistake. The server was very embarrassed and said she threw it out herself and spoke with the chef. I appreciated the server’s concern. It was a good meal and evening.

Fortunately this time there weren’t any hiccups. The server said she marked my order “gluten allergy”, which would mean it would be cooked separately. The server brought me warm gf bread, a good Cabernet S., a kale caesar side salad and, for the main course, a Black and Bleu cheeseburger, grilled squash and fresh fruit. It was all delicious. I may join their wine club.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Reservations recommended

The BEST! Very safe. AND desserts????? Love it.

I did recently find out there is no dedicated fryer so the bacon wrapped shrimp is a no go

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent