Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant

Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant in Clive, Iowa brings a full dining experience together with wine tasting under one roof, which isn't something you find at every winery. Rated 3.8 stars across 106 reviews, it's one of the more reviewed wine destinations in the Des Moines metro area. Clive sits just west of Des Moines along the busy NW 86th Street corridor, making it highly accessible for suburban and city residents alike. The combination of New American cuisine and a working tasting room gives it a distinct place in Iowa's growing wine culture.

Cooper's Hawk operates a wine bar, a tasting room, and a full-service restaurant serving New American dishes, so you can pair food and wine in a single outing. The tasting room lets you work through a curated selection of wines before committing to a bottle, and staff are trained to guide you through the differences. The wine bar format means you can also settle in for an evening with a glass rather than a full tasting flight. Private dining options and special wine-pairing dinners are common at locations like this, making it a solid pick for date nights or group outings.

Cooper's Hawk is located in Clive, sitting conveniently along one of the Des Moines metro's busiest commercial corridors. It draws guests from West Des Moines, Urbandale, Johnston, and central Des Moines. The location makes it an easy stop whether you're a local or passing through the wider metro area.