What Makes it Unique
The Cooper’s Hawk concept, which began with its founding in 2005 by CEO Tim McEnery, is built on the belief that food and wine create lasting connections.
- Winery Component: The restaurant is known for its award-winning, handcrafted wines, with the winery sourcing grapes globally and nurturing each wine according to its individual needs. The concept includes a Napa-style Tasting Room where guests can enjoy guided tasting experiences.
- Wine Club: It is supported by a large Wine Club, which offers members a hand-curated wine each month, along with dining rewards, discounts, and access to exclusive events.
- Food and Wine Pairing: The contemporary American menu, infused with global flavors and created by Executive Chef Matt McMillin, is designed to be wine-driven. Each dish is made fresh in a scratch kitchen and is listed with a bin number to guide guests to a suggested perfect wine match.
History
The Cooper’s Hawk story began when founder Tim McEnery visited Napa nearly 20 years ago and saw an opportunity to bring great food and Napa-style wine and wine tasting experiences to people outside of Napa. The first Cooper’s Hawk opened in Orland Park, IL, in 2005. The company now includes over 60 locations and a large Wine Club.
Customer Feedback
Customer feedback for the Pembroke Pines location generally highlights a pleasant dining experience:
- Positive Highlights: Patrons frequently praise the exceptional service from attentive and knowledgeable staff (with specific mentions of servers like Angelica, Ann, Alexandra, Noemi, Brittany, Scott, and Claudette), the lovely ambiance which blends sophistication with warmth, and the great selection of wines including delicious sangrias. The food quality and variety also receive high marks.
- Menu Standouts: Specific dishes mentioned include Dana’s Parmesan Crusted Chicken, Smores dessert, crispy brussel sprouts, country rigatoni, and chicken buttermilk sandwich. Chef’s specials like the braised short rib risotto and shrimp scallop risotto have also been praised.
- Constructive Feedback: Some reviewers note that prices can be on the higher side, and the restaurant can sometimes be noisy due to its popularity. Occasional service delays during peak hours and issues with food seasoning have also been mentioned.
Highlight Menu Items (Examples)
The menu features a wide selection of dishes, but some signature and highly-praised items include:
- Dana’s Parmesan Crusted Chicken
- Smores Dessert
- Crispy Brussel Sprouts Appetizer
- Country Rigatoni
- Chicken Buttermilk Sandwich
- Mexican Drunken Shrimp (a company signature dish)
- Pistachio-Crusted Grouper (a company signature dish)
Significant Events
While specific historical events unique to the Pembroke Pines location are not detailed, the restaurant is part of the Cooper’s Hawk chain that hosts:
- Wine Club Dinners: Monthly, multi-course wine pairing dinners centered around exciting themes.
- Friends of Cooper’s Hawk Events: Special events like celebrity dinners, book signings, wine tastings, and chef presentations hosted by food and wine luminaries.
- Private Events: The location offers private event spaces for celebrations, business meetings, and group dinners, with special party packages available.
Location and Contact Information
- Address: 10310 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026
- Contact Information: (954) 582-9463
- Website: The corporate website is chwinery.com.
- Social Media: Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants maintains a presence on Instagram (@CHwinery), Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.
