Cooper's Hawk

I had the Parmesan crusted chicken with a lemon butter sauce, green beans and mashed potatoes. Piping hot GF bread was brought to the table. My GF son and I also enjoyed the shrimp appetizer in an amazing guacamole sauce and the salted caramel crembbrule’. The taste of every item was phenomenal, the waiter was extremely knowledgeable and and was able to answer every question I had! Half the menu is GF but even more can be modified to be GF. There is not a dedicated fryer. This is my new favorite Orlando restaurant!

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options

Whenever we’re in Orlando we make sure to come here, sometimes twice. We feel well taken care of and the food is phenomenal!

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good selection of healthy options
• Good with other allergies

They had gluten free bread 😀 I had the grouper with potatoes and asparagus. Very good! The waitress did check with the chef. They couldn’t do the crust but did blackened it. Would come back again!

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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 with other allergies

Staff was very knowledgeable. Tons of gluten free options. Gluten free bread for no additional charge. I did not get sick. Lovely atmosphere.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Went for dinner before a conference, and had a delicious and safe meal. A manager brought all of my things out, including some pre-entree bread.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The staff is very knowledgeable. The wines are GF. THEIR GLUTEN FREE MENU IS EXTENSIVE! They also cook in a separate area. This place was phenomenal!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Incredible food in a cool atmosphere. I ate in the bar area and had no issues at all. GF items are marked on the menu.

I've been here a few times and service and food is very inconsistent. My meal tonight wasn't good. Along with gluten, I'm having issues with egg and dairy which I kept informing the waiter. Although the waiter tried to help, he kept running back to talk to the chef about the ingredients. It would have been better to have the chef or manager come speak with me. Gluten free bread & butter was brought out, which I could not have. My shaved Brussels sprout salad came out with Parmesan cheese, which I had to remove the cheese, and the dressing was placed on the side, which I was informed at serving that I could not have. I would not have chosen a raw and shaved Brussels sprouts if communicated to me in advance. My filet mignon was average... not good quality for price. The kale side was drenched and overcooked...terrible. They forgot the roasted broccoli and had to have kitchen prepare after we were all served. I didn't realize until it was too late, they put butter on the broccoli! Don't go here. Very noisy, always cold and very inconsistent. (Party of four, no desserts, 2 1/2 hours...very slow service..waiter could never be found).

Extensive gluten free menu. Large, crowded restaurant on Thanksgiving day. I typically avoid restaurants during busy times. The server assured me of their policies to avoid cross contact. GF bread brought out prior to meal separately from regular breaf for others at my table. Enjoyed the chicken lettuce wrap appetizer and chicken madeira entree with potatoes and asparagus. Everything was delicious and good sized portions. I am a highly sensitive celiac and did not experience any symptoms.

Avoid Cooper's Hawk if you have celiac disease. I ordered the gluten feee lettuce wraps, and unknowingly, I was served a plate that was a mix of gf and gluten full. I ate two lettuce wraps and was horribly sick. Don't risk it. They tout themselves as safely gluten free, but they make horrible mistakes.

They have an extensive gluten free menu so at least they try. However they had two items on their gf menu that the server had to come back and tell us were actually not gf. We ordered the hummus and pita plate because we were excited to have gf pita. They brought out the platter and said "we don't actually have gf pita so we bring a gf roll instead". We wouldn't have ordered it if we knew that. They have a few gf pasta dishes so we were happy about that. But none of them were vegetarian. We ordered one without the shrimp and meat but they charged us full price anyway. They bring you a gf roll to the table which was nice. Not the best tasting but always a treat to get gf bread. They told us they keep things separate in the kitchen. I am hoping they do. However my celiac son was feeling very sick after we ate here. The food wasn't that good, it was very pricey and we are not sure if he was glutened. So for these reasons we will not be returning.

We went here last night to celebrate my daughters birthday (both her and I celiac). They assured us that every safety precaution was used to avoid cross contamination. We had the chicken lettuce wraps, delicious. We both ordered the Parmesan crusted chicken and were enjoying it until i found a large piece of pasta under my green beans. My worst nightmare. We notified the server, who notified the manager, who notified the chef. All were very apologetic and seemed to understand the gravity of the situation. The manager comped our meal and we left. Of course I was gluttened terribly and my daughter was also even without the pasta on her plate. Needless to say, we won't be going back here anytime soon. Kudos to Mike the manager for understanding how serious this situation was.

Celiac friendly?

No

Delightful gluten free short rib risotto.plus gluten free bread for your carb fix. And delicious wine to boot.

This was probably one of the top 5 best GF restaurants meals I've ever had. They have an amazing GF menu, and two managers swung by our table to see if I had questions. They assured me that they have a separate allergen-free prep line in their kitchen. Meal was incredible and I felt great afterwards, too.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Careless in the kitchen. Ordered the chicken piccata from the GF menu and told the server that it is an allergy. Our food was brought out and we began eating. I took a couple of bites and then noticed I had a noodle in my mouth. I flag the server down and asked if they put GF noodles under the chicken medallions. He looked flustered and took my plate to the kitchen. 7 minutes later I had a new plate and was told my previous plate was not gluten free. He apologized and expressed that he had put my allergy on the food ticket. Needless to say hours later I was awakened by a very upset stomach. The wine was delicious. We we try the other location in Waterview. I have heard they are great.

Attended a private dinner where everything was supposed to be gluten free -- the staff was ill-informed, and the chefs careless. Several people, including myself, got sick after.

Celiac friendly?

No

Best service I've had by far! They had an extensive gluten free menu and the staff was extremely knowledgable about how to avoid cross contamination. Delicious food and I felt great afterward!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The food was amazing and the server was very knowledgeable. I am also pleased to report that I didn't get sick which is always a win when eating out.

The food was wonderful. I had the parmesan crusted chicken and I would give it 5 stars.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The Restaurant has gluten free rolls!! Great Gluten Free Selection.

The food is good, they take gluten allergy very seriously.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The best food! They even have a gf roll to serve while everyone else is eating bread!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Varied and delicious upscale restaurant. Knowledgeable of gluten free needs!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

My brother is the bartender so a few family members went to visit him during a shift. We sat outside under heaters and felt very comfortable. Waitress was new but seemed knowledgeable and prepared for celiac ordering. Fryer is not dedicated. I chose the steak salad which was very good. Came with a homemade dressing that was gluten free. I believe all dressings were but I’m a little late writing my review. GF bread service was a really sweet gesture for someone who never gets that before dinner snack, but isn’t really that tasty. Ask Hance at the bar to make you an old fashioned for dessert ;)

No symptoms!

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

— Very

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?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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 lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers outdoor seating

We were a little apprehensive due to the 33% celiacs saying unsafe. But I asked our server about the cue to know if gf- plate shape, food flag, etc. She said they put a pick in it that they remove before serving so we asked that she leave it in for surety.

AMAZING steak and chicken medera (sp?). Steak was perfect. We added the flourless chocolate torte which was fantastic. No hesitation about going back when we visit KC.

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

— 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?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options

Many gluten free available options; the server was knowledgeable about substitutions as well. And she went back to the chef for specific questions about other allergies! We ordered an appetizer and she came back telling us it was in the same fryer and we cancelled it so I wouldn’t get sick. Delicious food and they’re so careful.

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

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

— Excellent

This restaurant is one of the top gluten-free/friendly facilities I have eaten at over the last 6 years of being gluten-free. They have separate gluten free bread that tastes like the real thing and their gnocchi was to die for. It’s rare to find a gluten-free meal that is this satisfying! They also have a gluten-free dessert menu that we were too full to try but it’s nice knowing every course of the meal can be gluten-free! 10/10 recommend!

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers outdoor seating

I always have an amazing experience at Cooper’s Hawk! Extensive separate real GF menu!

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good selection of healthy options
• Good with other allergies