Cooper’s Hawk: What’s Vegetarian Editorial Review

Cooper’s Hawk works for vegetarians mostly because of how it cooks, not because of what’s printed on the menu. It’s a full-service winery and restaurant with a scratch kitchen, so the printed menu leans on steak, chicken, and seafood, but the cooks will modify most plates when you ask. Every dish here is made to order rather than pulled from a steam table, and that’s what makes substitutions realistic instead of a hassle.

What to order at Cooper’s Hawk

The Sweet Corn & Tomato Risotto is the clear winner. It’s listed as vegetarian, and the kitchen will make it vegan on request by swapping the cheese for olive oil, herbs, and a tomato basil relish. From there, lean on the Caprese Flatbread, the Roasted Vegetable & Goat Cheese Flatbread, and the Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad. The Plain Ol’ House Salad and the Oven-Roasted Vegetables round out a full plate.

What to watch out for

Because this is a sit-down restaurant with table service, the difference between a thin meal and a good one comes down to asking the right question before the order goes in. The Caesar Salad dressing may contain anchovy, the Tortilla Soup defaults to stock unless you ask for it vegetarian, and the French Fries share a fryer, so confirm all three with your server. Mary’s Potatoes and Betty’s Potatoes both carry butter, cream, and cheese, so they’re vegetarian but not vegan.