"Gilbert's wine-led crowd-pleaser — a Napa-style tasting room and a broad American menu where every plate, from Gnocchi Carbonara to Parmesan-crusted chicken, comes with a wine match."
About Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant sits at SanTan Village in Gilbert, pairing a Napa-style wine tasting room at the entrance with a large, modern-casual dining room behind it. The concept — a working winery, a tasting bar, a restaurant and one of the world's largest wine clubs under one roof — is built around a single idea: every dish on the menu is matched to a house wine, so pairing takes no effort.
For Gilbert's other tables, compare the pan-Asian Clever Koi, the gastropub Culinary Dropout or the raw bar and steaks at Buck & Rider.
The Kitchen
The menu, overseen by Cooper’s Hawk executive chef Matt McMillin, is deliberately broad — appetisers, salads, pastas, seafood, chicken, steaks and surf-and-turf — with each plate carrying a recommended Cooper's Hawk wine. Signatures include the Gnocchi Carbonara, the Asian pork-belly tostadas, bacon-wrapped drunken shrimp and Dana's Parmesan-Crusted Chicken, finished with the s'mores budino for dessert. Wines come by the glass, bottle or tasting flight, with gluten-free, vegetarian and child options throughout. It is approachable cooking pitched at a wide table rather than a fine-dining tasting menu.
The Room
The room moves from a retail tasting bar and wine shop at the front — where guests sample flights before dinner — into a comfortable, contemporary dining room and bar. It is a busy, sociable, all-occasion setting near the SanTan Village shops and amphitheatre, geared to couples, groups and wine-club members rather than a hushed special-occasion crowd. Service is friendly and the wine focus is the throughline from door to dessert.
Best for Team Dinner
A broad menu, a tasting bar and a wine match for every plate make Cooper’s Hawk an easy team dinner in Gilbert, where everyone finds a dish and a glass. The sociable, wine-led setting also suits a relaxed birthday celebration or an unfussy first date.
Not for
Not for diners chasing a chef-driven tasting menu or an independent, one-of-a-kind room — Cooper's Hawk is a polished national winery-restaurant built for broad appeal and easy wine pairing, not culinary risk.
Frequently Asked
What is Cooper's Hawk known for?
It is a combined winery and restaurant in Gilbert's SanTan Village, known for pairing every dish on its broad American menu with a house wine and for running one of the world's largest wine clubs.
What should I order?
Signatures include the Gnocchi Carbonara, Asian pork-belly tostadas, bacon-wrapped drunken shrimp and Dana's Parmesan-Crusted Chicken, with the s'mores budino a favourite dessert.
Who oversees the menu?
The menu is overseen by Cooper's Hawk executive chef Matt McMillin, who designs the dishes and their recommended house-wine pairings across the chain.
Does it have a tasting room?
Yes — a Napa-style tasting bar and wine shop sit at the front, where guests can sample flights and buy bottles before or after dining.
Where is Cooper's Hawk in Gilbert located?
At 2290 S SanTan Village Parkway in Gilbert, Arizona, near the SanTan Village shopping centre and amphitheatre.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
Busy wine-club restaurant; book ahead, especially before SanTan amphitheatre shows.
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Practical Information
Address2290 S SanTan Village Pkwy, Gilbert
NeighbourhoodSanTan Village
CuisineModern American / Wine
PriceMid-range; mains with recommended wine pairings
Dress CodeSmart casual
SeatingTasting bar, wine shop & dining room
ReservationRecommended
