Wawona menu

Wawona® Menu

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The Wawona dining room is both beautiful and enchanting, leaving an indelible impression on all who dine there. A superb blend of classical cuisine with contemporary influences and legendary service has made The Wawona one of the most sought after places to dine.

Special Events Menus

Treat yourself to the rustic Victorian setting in the Wawona Dining Room.

Thanksgiving - Served November 24, 2011 12p - 9p

See a sample of our 2011 Thanksgiving menu (pdf) at the Wawona Dining Room

Christmas - Served December 25, 2011 3p - p

Wawona Dining Room Christmas Dinner Menu 2011 (pdf)
Wawona Dining Room A La Carte Christmas Menu 2011 (pdf)

Wawona Dinner Menu

 

~STARTERS~

†  Crab Cakes Remoulade
Celery Root Salad ~ Cajun Remoulade Sauce

† Chipotle Broiled Shrimp
  Chipotle Tomato Sauce ~ Cotija Cheese

† California Cheese Sampler
A selection of four unique California Cheeses
Ciabatta Bread ~ Seasonal Chutney

Bruschetta Caponata
   Lightly Toasted Ciabatta ~ Eggplant ~ Capers ~ Green Olives ~ Onion ~ Raisins

 

~SOUP & SALAD~

† Hand Selected Salinas Organic Greens
Seasonal Vegetables ~ House Balsamic Vinaigrette

Wawona Caesar Salad
 Croutons ~ Grated Parmesan ~ Classic Dressing
 Ground Pepper and Anchovies by request

Composed Beet Salad
   Red and Yellow Beets ~ Pistachios ~ Arugula~ Goat Cheese ~ White Balsamic Dressing

† Organic Tuscan Chickpea and Tomato Soup
Or
Chef’s Soup of the Day

 

~ENTREES~

Choice 8 oz. Flat Iron Steak
Cooked to your request ~ Smashed  Red Potatoes ~ Chimichurri Sauce
Ravenswood Zinfandel, Old Vine Sonoma

Mushroom & Leek Chicken Breast Roulade
Crispy Breading ~ Port Wine Sauce ~ Lundberg Farms Wild Rice Pilaf
Santa Christina Sangiovese Tuscany~Glass$6.25~Bottle

Slow Braised Pork Osso Bucco
White Bean Ragout ~ Gremolata
Echelon Pinot Noir Santa Lucia, CA

† Diestel Farms Turkey & Mushroom Ravioli
Pan Seared Breast Cutlets ~ Fresh Spinach ~ Mushrooms
Parmesan ~ Madera Cream Sauce
Fire Station Red Shiraz, Sonoma

† ‡ Hill’s Pioneer Pot Roast
Slowly Braised Grasslands Beef Shoulder
 Carrots ~ Mashed Potatoes ~ Onions
Geyser Peak Cab Alexander Valley, CA

Prix Fixe Menu
Flat Iron Steak Dinner, House Salad, and
Choice of Dessert or a glass of Red Rock Merlot

 

~FISH AND VEGETARIAN ENTREES~

Salmon en Papillote
Fennel ~ Onion ~ Potatoes ~ Green Peppercorn Butter
Bonterra Chardonnay Mendocino, CA

† ‡ Fresh Cornmeal Breaded Pan Fried Trout
Wild Rice Pilaf ~ Roast Poblano Corn Salsa
Bollini Pinot Grigio, Italy

Eggplant Parmesan
Breaded Fried Eggplant ~ Mozzarella ~ Marinara ~ Parmesan
Badi a Coltibuono Chianti

Portabella Mushroom Ravioli
 Shiitake and Button Mushrooms ~ Fresh Spinach ~ Garlic ~ Madeira Cream Sauce
Greg Norman Shiraz, Australia

Beverages
Tea, Soda, 8 oz. Milk  Coffee
Corkage Fee applies


Wawona Hotel’s Chef de Cuisine, Robert Stritzinger, is pleased to accommodate our vegetarian and vegan guests.  If the above choices do not meet your dietary needs, inform your server and we will strive to prepare an option that will suit you.

All entrees accompanied by appropriate vegetable side dishes, warm sourdough bread and sweet cream butter.

† Designates Organic and Sustainable food items
‡ Designated Wawona Hotel Favorite

A 17% gratuity will automatically be added to tables of 6 or more

“Thoroughly cooking foods of animal origin such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry or shellfish reduces the risk of food borne illness.  Individuals with certain health conditions may be at a higher risk if these foods are consumed raw or undercooked (FDA Consumer Advisory 3-603.11)”

Wawona Dinner Dessert Menu

Chef’s Cakes Creation
Something Wonderful from the Chef’s Bakery
Consult Your Waiter For the Special of the Day.

Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae
 A Rich Chocolate Walnut Brownie Served With
Vanilla Ice Cream, Hot Fudge and Whipped Cream.

Wawona Pine Nut Pie
A Carmel Flavored Pie With Pine Nuts
Served With a Spiced Port Wine Sauce.

Chef’s Daily Warm Bread Pudding
Enjoy a Classic Comfort With Cinnamon,
Raisins and a Vanilla Anglaise.

Wawona’s Apple Blueberry Crisp
Served Warm With Vanilla Ice Cream

Little White Crème Brulee
Smooth and Creamy Baked Custard With a
French Vanilla Wafer

Ice Cream Sundae
Vanilla Ice Cream Topped With Hot Fudge,
Whipped Cream, Walnuts and a Cherry

Ice Cream
Large Scoop of Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry or Rainbow Sherbet Topped With a Rolled Cookie Garnish.

 

Wawona Lunch Menu

~ Soups and Salads ~

†   Hand Selected Salinas Organic Greens
Tossed with House Balsamic Vinaigrette
Seasonal vegetables

Wawona Caesar Salad
Romaine Hearts ~ Grated Parmesan ~ House Croutons
Fresh Ground Pepper and Anchovies by request
  
Add Herb Grilled Chicken Breast 

Roasted Beet and Poached Apple Salad
    Arugula ~ Golden Raisins ~ Walnuts ~ Curry Vinaigrette

~ House Soup ~

Organic Southwestern Black Bean
Tomatoes ~ Onions ~ Sour Cream
Or
White Turkey Chili


Wawona Soup and Sandwich
 Turkey & Jack Cheese, Ham or Pastrami & Swiss on Ciabatta Bread
Lettuce, Onion, Tomato

~ Sandwiches ~
Served with Fresh Fruit Salad, Potato Salad or French Fries

*All American Hamburger
Eight ounces char-broiled Choice Ground Beef ~ French Fries
 
Add Swiss, Cheddar, or California Blue Cheese
 
Wawona Grilled Chicken Breast
Crispy Bacon ~ Aged White Cheddar Cheese
French Fries ~ B.B.Q. Sauce

Seared Beef Tenderloin
Ciabatta Roll ~ Arugula ~ Roasted Red Bell peppers
 Sequoia Fries ~ Shaft’s Blue Cheese Dressing

Southwestern Club Wrap
Tomato Basil Tortilla ~ Smoked Turkey ~ Ham ~ Bacon 
Lettuce ~ Tomatoes ~ Southwestern Chili Mayonnaise ~ Pasta Salad

EL Capitan Burger
8oz Charbroiled choice ground beef ~ Jalapenos ~ Banana Peppers
Salsa and melted Jack Cheese ~ French Fries

Balsamic Roast Vegetable Panini
Sourdough bread ~ zucchini ~ red onion ~ portabella mushrooms 
provolone cheese ~ tomatos ~ red bell peppers
basil pesto aioli ~ pasta salad

~ Entrées ~

†   Linguine Primavera
 Sautéed fresh seasonal Vegetables tossed with Garlic, Olive Oil,
Fresh Basil and White wine topped with Grated Parmesan 

†   Grilled Organic Salmon
Pan seared New Potatoes ~ Braised Greens ~ Sun-Dried Tomato Dressing

~ Dessert Menu ~

New York Cheesecake
 Classic flavor with Chef’s seasonal sauce

Wawona’s Apple Blueberry Crisp
Served Warm with a scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream

Chef’s Cake Creation
Something wonderful from our own Chef Chris
Consult your waiter for details

 Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae
Rich Chocolate Walnut Brownie with Vanilla
Ice Cream, Hot Fudge, and Whipped Cream and a Cherry

Ice Cream Sundae
Vanilla Ice Cream topped with Hot Fudge,
Whipped Cream, Peanuts, and a Cherry

Ice Cream
A Large scoop of Vanilla, Strawberry, Chocolate, 
or Rainbow Sherbet with a French Vanilla Wafer

 

†  Denotes the use of Organic and Sustainable food items.
A 17% gratuity will automatically be added to tables of 6 or more

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, fish, eggs, poultry or shellfish
may increase your risk of food borne illness

Wawona Breakfast Menu

The Fawn Continental Breakfast
Seasonal Fresh Fruit with Wawona’s Banana Bread,
Orange-Cranberry Scone & Cream Cheese
(Juice and coffee included)

The Meadowloop Special
Wawona French Toast, One Egg any style, choice of Ham, Bacon or Sausage.
Add Blueberries or Banana & Nuts

Grizzly Giant
Buttermilk Pancakes, One Egg any style, choice of Ham, Bacon or Sausage.
Add Blueberries or Bananas & Nuts

Pioneer Breakfast
Two Eggs any style with Breakfast Potatoes Choice of Ham,
Bacon or Sausage, Side of Toast

Wawona French Toast
French Bread Dipped in Cinnamon egg Batter, Grilled to Perfection.
Add Blueberries or Bananas & Nuts

Ponderosa Pancakes
A Tall Stack of Buttermilk Pancakes, whipped Butter, Warm Maple Syrup.
Add Blueberries or Bananas & Nuts

~ Side Items ~

Hot Cereal
Cold Cereal
Fruit Cup
Bowl of Cereal with Fruit
Low-Fat Granola
Two Eggs any Style
Ham, Bacon or Sausage
Breakfast Potatoes
Yogurt with Seasonal Fresh Fruit
Toasted English Muffin
Toast(White, Rye, Wheat or Sour Dough)
Fruit Bread with Cream Cheese(Poppy Seed, Banana, Blueberry or Orange)
Fruit with Muffin
Fresh Baked Pastries