Ventana Gourmet Grill: A Dinner Out in Excelsior Springs |
A historic dining room, varied menu and dessert choices for a nearby-town outing |

A meal in downtown Excelsior Springs gives Kearney readers another nearby dining option during Halloween week.
Ventana Gourmet Grill, at 117 West Broadway Avenue, says it has served the city since 2002 in a historic dining room.
The restaurant recommends reservations and provides an online booking link on its official website.
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![]() Burrata promotional photo. Source: Ventana Gourmet Grill, https://ventanagourmetgrill.com/ . Individual photographer not identified. Menu availability may vary. |
The posted menu ranges from Burrata–Chetta, with roasted pepper and tomato bruschetta, to Garden Chicken, pesto shrimp and several pasta dishes.
For a steak dinner, the menu lists options including a KC strip, while prime rib and ribeye are marked for Friday and Saturday.
Check the live menu for current prices, ingredients and availability when making plans.
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![]() Cheesecake promotional photo. Source: Ventana Gourmet Grill, https://ventanagourmetgrill.com/ . Individual photographer not identified. Menu availability may vary. |
Save room for dessert: the menu lists gourmet cheesecake, bread pudding and a brownie sundae.
The restaurant’s posted hours are 4–8:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
It is closed Sunday, so November 1 is not a dining option under that schedule.
Plan your outing
• Location: 117 West Broadway Avenue, Excelsior Springs
• Weekday dinner service; Friday and Saturday lunch and dinner
• Check the official menu and reserve ahead
Explore Ventana’s menu, make a reservation through its official site and invite someone to join you for a nearby-town meal. |
Sources Ventana Gourmet Grill — official website, hours and reservations Ventana Gourmet Grill — official food menu Checked October 26, 2026. Hours and menu availability may change. |



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An Excelsior Springs dinner sounds like a nice change of scenery.