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Ventana Gourmet Grill is an upscale yet casual American restaurant and wine bar located in a historic downtown building in Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Established in 2002 by sisters Jill Rickart and Wendy Baldwin, it occupies one of the town’s earliest brick commercial structures and has become a long-standing favorite for fine dining, an extensive wine list, and a beautifully preserved historic atmosphere.
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Description
Ventana Gourmet Grill has occupied a prominent historic storefront in downtown Excelsior Springs since 2002. The restaurant combines upscale American cuisine with an extensive wine list in a setting that highlights the building’s late-19th-century character. Reviewers frequently praise both the food and the ambiance, noting that it offers a refined yet welcoming experience in the heart of the historic resort town.
Ownership and history
Sisters Jill Rickart and Wendy Baldwin opened Ventana Gourmet Grill in 2002. The business has operated continuously for over two decades in the same location — a brick commercial building constructed in the 1890s that was among the first brick structures in Excelsior Springs. The space has been sensitively maintained to preserve its historic charm while serving as a modern dining destination.
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