Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants cooks with: Undisclosed fryer/sauté oil (checked chwinery.com, official allergen guide, dairy-free guide - none name a specific oil); assumed soybean fryer + vegetable-oil sauté per default methodology. A few scratch-kitchen items explicitly list Extra Virgin Olive Oil (bruschetta, house-made meatballs, spaghetti finish) per the current dine-in menu PDF (chwinery.com). Across the 17 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
Safest Orders at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants
Learn this once: a salad with grilled protein and the dressing left off is nearly always the lowest seed oil order anywhere. So the list below sticks to real meals, salads included, never just a water.
Cleanest full order: Filet Mignon (8 oz), 3.0g total
| Filet Mignon (8 oz) | 3.0g PUFA |
| Prime Churrasco Grilled Steak | 5.0g PUFA |
| Gnocchi Alla Vodka | 5.0g PUFA |
| Drunken Shrimp | 6.0g PUFA |
| Soy Ginger Atlantic Salmon | 6.0g PUFA |
What to Avoid at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants
| Cooper's Hawk Chicken Giardiniera | 12.0g PUFA |
| Sweet Chili Calamari | 11.0g PUFA |
| Crispy Brussels Sprouts | 10.0g PUFA |
| Dana's Parmesan-Crusted Chicken | 9.0g PUFA |
| Chopped Wedge Salad | 9.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants cooks with: Undisclosed fryer/sauté oil (checked chwinery.com, official allergen guide, dairy-free guide - none name a specific oil); assumed soybean fryer + vegetable-oil sauté per default methodology. A few scratch-kitchen items explicitly list Extra Virgin Olive Oil (bruschetta, house-made meatballs, spaghetti finish) per the current dine-in menu PDF (chwinery.com). Across the 17 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants cook with?
Our research indicates: Undisclosed fryer/sauté oil (checked chwinery.com, official allergen guide, dairy-free guide - none name a specific oil); assumed soybean fryer + vegetable-oil sauté per default methodology. A few scratch-kitchen items explicitly list Extra Virgin Olive Oil (bruschetta, house-made meatballs, spaghetti finish) per the current dine-in menu PDF (chwinery.com). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants cooks with Undisclosed fryer/sauté oil (checked chwinery.com, official allergen guide, dairy-free guide - none name a specific oil); assumed soybean fryer + vegetable-oil sauté per default methodology. A few scratch-kitchen items explicitly list Extra Virgin Olive Oil (bruschetta, house-made meatballs, spaghetti finish) per the current dine-in menu PDF (chwinery.com), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants cooks with Undisclosed fryer/sauté oil (checked chwinery.com, official allergen guide, dairy-free guide - none name a specific oil); assumed soybean fryer + vegetable-oil sauté per default methodology. A few scratch-kitchen items explicitly list Extra Virgin Olive Oil (bruschetta, house-made meatballs, spaghetti finish) per the current dine-in menu PDF (chwinery.com), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants?
Filet Mignon (8 oz) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants, at an estimated 3.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants?
Cooper's Hawk Chicken Giardiniera is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants, at an estimated 12.0g PUFA. Fried items and creamy, mayo-based sauces are usually the heaviest.
What are seed oils?
Seed oils — canola, soybean, sunflower, corn, and similar vegetable oils — are extracted from seeds using high heat and chemical solvents. They are very high in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), which are unstable at cooking temperatures and can oxidize easily. Many health-conscious eaters choose to minimize seed oils and prefer foods cooked in beef tallow, butter, coconut oil, or olive oil instead. This page shows estimated PUFA grams per menu item to help you make more informed choices. These are estimates — actual values vary by preparation and location. Curious why people avoid them? Read the evidence.
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