Cooper's Hawk

Everyone was super knowledgeable about our needs. The waitress wrote a special allergy ticket for us. They had a really complete GF menu too. My kids weren’t interested in the offerings on the kids menu so we ended up getting three entrees for two adults and two kids, and they brought us extra plates and we just all had a bit of everything, which was fun.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Offers outdoor seating

What a great experience! Two of us with Celiac and no reaction at all! Ellie’s Chicken and the Chicken Giardiniera were AMAZING!! So was the crème brûlée!!

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

Waitress was accommodating and kind. They knew what celiac was and took it seriously.

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?

— Some

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

— Good

Gluten free menu is huge! I have Celiac and never been sick. Separate kitchen for allergies.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Good

Wow!! I had the chicken lettuce wraps and chicken picatta, it was amazing!!! I also got free gluten free bread before dinner. The gluten free menu was extensive and included desserts but sadly there was no room for the flourless chocolate cake. Prices were very reasonable for the quality of food there! Definitely a place to go to enjoy a normal gluten free experience!

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

This place has a nice ambiance and offers a GF menu with quite a few offerings including appetizers and dessert. I had a shrimp and scallop risotto dish along with a caramel crème brûlée. The food was good and no ill effects.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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

Large gluten free menu. They will even bring gluten free bread by request when you are seated. The Brussel sprout salad was amazing.

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

Eaten here several times and have never had a reaction.

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

We asked for gluten free menu my husband ordered from gluten free menu he has celiac disease and they brought him gluten free bread along with a salad that had croutons made from their regular pretzel bread on it then brought his steak covered in battered and fried onion rings. We were asked when making the reservation of special occasion it was my birthday our reservation card set on the table even stated birthday but waitress never acknowledged it once. I feel no attention was brought to my spouses meal and this is an expensive restaurant so I expected better attention to allergy details! He didn't want me to say anything tonthe waitress it was upsetting to me and definitely put a damper on our evening!

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?

— Poor

I ordered Hummus plate from the GF menu and it came to the table with Pita bread.. I immediately asked the waitress if it was GF. She assured me it was, I jokingly asked her again if she was positive and she said "absolutely we make our pita GF. I ate quite a bit of it and it just kept feeling wrong.. like I could taste the flour.. I then said, Wow these are great, can you ask the chef how they do it- she then seemed nervous. I flagged down another server who then told me he didn't think they were GF.. Finally the manager came out and apologized continually about they were in fact NOT GF. She was unbelievably kind, we had no bill and they gave my friend and I gift cards. They place is awesome and the food is great! I will go back I just really urge people to triple check with servers about the dishes. I would of still given it 5 stars but I feel like death at the moment so it doesn't seem fair :(

Waitress was extremely knowledgeable about cross contamination and assured me others with celiac eat there often and that the kitchen has a dedicated gluten free space. Kitchen manager even came out to thank us for trusting them with allergies as they take it very seriously and they appreciated us choosing to eat there.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I’ve eaten at this restaurant many times and have always had a safe experience!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The manager came over and told me how safe the kitchen and food were for celiacs. They had a fantastic GF menu. I was so excited to eat out. Fast forward that night and I was so sick. It was not a minor episode from a little cc. It was full blown. I will never trust them again.

Celiac friendly?

No

Most amazing GF menu we have ever seen!! Food was excellent! We only wish they had more locations. In addition the waiter was attentive and professional.

Absolutely amazing!!! Great Gluten-Free menu. Crusted parmesan chicken and the flourless chocolate tort was to die for. So so good!

They have a great GF menu. The chicken carbonara pasta is delicious.

Dedicated menu with so many options! The wine club just adds icing in the cake!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The service was wonderful and the restaurant was very welcoming. My son has Celiac Disease so I can’t personally comment on his food but he ordered the Chicken Madeira and it looked amazing and he says he loved it. He ate everything on his plate so I would have to agree, he enjoyed his dinner. There is a separate gluten free menu with lots of options. His plate was served first and separate from our order. The rest of our us also thoroughly enjoyed our food.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• 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?

— 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 selection of healthy options
• Good vegetarian options
• Offers outdoor seating

We had an excellent experience at Cooper's Hawk celebrating my birthday. Server was very knowledge about cross contamination and the kitchen protocol for gluten allergies.

We felt very taken care of, and the food itself was fantastic! They subbed the pretzel bread for a very tasty gluten free bread and butter, still warm from the oven!

We got the risotto short ribs and chicken carbonara, which were both fantastic. The penne in the carbonara was cooked al dente and didn't feel like a compromise.

Our only complaint was that the food doesn't come out with any kind of flag to indicate it was indeed gluten free. We understand wanting to make presentation central, but personally I feel that knowing our food is safe is more important.

Wonderful experience and will definitely come again!

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?

— Excellent

Dedicated menu, their risottos are great (short rib risotto is my favorite!). No dedicated fryers so their sandwiches come with fruit but you can sub a veggie if you wish! Their staff there is fabulous.

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 soy-free

Had an amazing dinner here. They have an extensive gluten free menu and are very courteous to gluten free clientele. While bread was being brought out for everyone else, the waitress asked if I would like a complimentary gluten free roll to join them. This was a first.. The roll was brought out warm and it was large and soft. We ordered gluten free drunken shrimp and thai lettuce wraps. They were absolutely delicious and creative. For my entrée, I ordered seafood risotto. It was fantastic and I don't think that I left one grain of rice. They even had 5 gluten free desserts on the menu, but I passed because I was so stuffed. I love that they are very understanding and attentive to our condition and needs. I would be a regular customer if I lived nearby..

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 dairy-free

Dana’s Parmesan Crusted Chicken is to die for! One of my favorite GF meals in all of Des Moines!

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