Ventana Gourmet Grill has occupied its historic dining room in Excelsior Springs since 2002, pairing an extensive wine list with a menu that moves between casual and dressed-up. Lunch brings sandwiches like the Reuben with sliced corned beef alongside cheesy potato soup, while dinner leans further into the gourmet side with shrimp alfredo, bourbon salmon, and starters like fresh burrata with roasted red pepper and tomato bruschetta.
Specials rotate through dishes like homemade lasagna, pesto shrimp with couscous and zucchini, and a waffle chicken sandwich built with sauteed onions, cheddar, bacon, and potato. Dessert is a fixture of the experience, with homemade cheesecakes — including a cherry amaretto version — closing out meals.
Specials rotate through dishes like homemade lasagna, pesto shrimp with couscous and zucchini, and a waffle chicken sandwich built with sauteed onions, cheddar, bacon, and potato. Dessert is a fixture of the experience, with homemade cheesecakes — including a cherry amaretto version — closing out meals.