The Cozy Restaurant In Missouri That’s Perfect For An Intimate Dinner
By Beth Price-Williams|Published February 02, 2024
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Have you ever noticed that, when you’re eating a really good meal, you tend to take it a little slower, savoring every bite? A good restaurant serves food that delights our taste buds and leaves us happily stuffed. But, it goes beyond that. A restaurant that keeps us coming back again and again, like this cozy restaurant in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, has it all – scrumptious food, impeccable service, and a warm ambiance.
As you stroll along West Broadway in Excelsior Springs, you might swear you've traveled back in time. Pass classic storefronts and, eventually, arrive at Ventana Gourmet and Grill.
While the ambiance scores top marks, it's undeniably the food that keeps visitors coming back again and again.
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Sip a cold drink as you browse the menu that's jam-packed with flavorful dishes, starting with such classic appetizers as spinach artichoke dip, Italian butter, and shrimp cocktail.
For a delightfully refreshing way to start your meal, try the spinach, Thai, or Ventana salad.
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Ventana Gourmet Grill's menu offers something - seafood, beef, chicken, and pork - for just about everyone. If you've got a hankering for a sandwich, sink your teeth into a sugar-grilled burger or a Cajun shrimp BLT.
Face the rest of the week with vigor and a delicious pasta dish at the restaurant, where it's Pasta Wednesdays. All pasta entrees on Wednesday come with a Caesar salad and a soft drink.
While you have a few dessert choices - apple tart and bread pudding - this cozy restaurant is known for its homemade cheesecake. Treat yourself to a slice, but don't be surprised if it's so good that you end up ordering an entire cheesecake to go.
Have you been to Ventana Gourmet Grill, a cozy restaurant in Excelsior Springs, Missouri? What did you think? Let us know in the comments! Did you know that Excelsior Springs is home to one of the most haunted hotels in Missouri? If you’re not brave enough to check into the Elms, book a stay at a nearby Vrbo, and treat yourself to a quick getaway.
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