Wandering Vine at the Castle Menu (2025 Update)
Wandering Vine at the Castle offers a unique dining experience nestled in the heart of Shawnee, Kansas. This exquisite venue combines a charming castle atmosphere with a thoughtfully curated menu that caters to diverse palates. The menu showcases an array of enticing small plates, including the airy Petite Fried Chicken and the indulgent Chilled Crab Legs. Guests can savor delightful brunch options like Stuffed French Toast and Biscuits and Gravy, setting the tone for a memorable morning.
For those who enjoy lighter fare, the Small Caesar and Squash Apple Bisque offer fresh, compelling flavors. Each dish is skillfully crafted, with highlights including the rich Lobster Cavatelli and perfectly cooked Strip Steak, ensuring diners leave satisfied. The friendly staff and accommodating atmosphere enhance the overall experience, making Wandering Vine a must-visit for anyone seeking gourmet cuisine in an enchanting setting.
Small Plates
Petite "Fried Chicken"
buttermilk-brined fried Spanish quail, hot honey chili sauce, b&b pickle slaw
Castle-made Bread Service
focaccia with herbed butter and olive oil
Focaccia Pizzetta
focaccia toast, tomato chutney, warm lemon ricotta, shaved parmesan, basil
6 Oysters on the Half Shell
with mignonette, horseradish sauce and fresh lemon
Crispy Calamari
togarashi-furikake batter, caramelized miso, whipped honey, nori and rice crackers
Provoleta Completa
golden melted provolone, fig compote, warm pita
Deviled Eggs
everything bagel seasoning, paprika, trout roe, dressed frisee
Shrimp Cocktail
four jumbo steamed shrimp, bloody mary cocktail sauce
Fish and Chips
with preserved lemon tartar sauce
Cloud 9
whpped brie, honey, walnuts, dates, shaved guanciale, pita crackers
Smoked Char Spread
smoked arctic char, pickled shallots, chive, preserved lemon, saltines
Chilled Crab Legs
aged soy sauce, preserved lemon tartar, smoked chili lime butter
Shaved Winter Vegetable
broccoli, cauliflower, carrot, spinach, frisee, dried fig, quinoa, truffle vinaigrette
Winter Cobb
golden beets, squash, avocado, pickled red onion, blue cheese, 'bird seed', bacon honey mustard dressing
Small Caesar
romaine, torn croutons, shaved parmesan
Squash Apple Bisque
apple cider, sage, brie, pickled red onion
Salads and Soups
Dinner
49 day Dry Aged Ribeye
served with veal demi-glace and choice of two sides
8 oz Filet Mignon
served with veal demi-glace and your choice of two sides
10 oz Prime Flank Steak
served with veal demi-glace and your choice of two sides
12 oz Dry Aged Prime KC Strip
served with veal demi-glace and your choice of two sides
Dry-Aged Bone-in Pork Chop
served with veal demi-glace and your choice of two sides
Spaghetti alla Chitarra
trufle pasta, rock shrimp, soppressata, heirloom tomato pomodoro, pearl onion, fennel
Arctic Char
pan-seared and served with pearl barley, apple, cranberry, braised greens, toasted pumpkin seed, curried cream sauce
Grilled Lion's Mane Mushroom
roasted parsnip, charred broccoli, balsamic drizzle
Confit Duck Hindquarter
potato fondant, whipped celery root, beet chips, pickled red onion petals
Fairytale Chicken
dry-rubbed grilled legquarter, squash risotto, charred green onion, apple, parsnip frills
Grilled Tuna
purple potato puree, roasted Japanese sweet potato, shishito peppers, miso, curly kale
Lobster Cavatelli
five ounce lobster tail, saffron cavatelli, golden beets, asparagus, prosciutto chips, pickled mustard seed, sage cream
Sommelier Selections
Alma Rosa Chardonnay, Cesari Amarone della Valpolicella, Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon
Sparkling
Chandon Demi-Sec, Segura Viudas Brut Rose Cava, Albert Bichot Cremant des Bourgogne
Sweet White
Grace Hill El Gato Moscato, Schlink Haus Auslese, Wagner Riesling Select
Todays Roses
FrenchKS Rose, GD Vajra Rosebella Rosato, Chateau Berne 'Ultimate'
Reds of Distinction
Cesari Mara Valpolicella Ripasso, Esterhazy Estate Blaufrankisch, Bodegas Garzon Tannat
The Spanish Conquistadores
KWest Tempranillo-Noiret, Familia Torres 'Salmos', Conde Valdemar Rioja Reserva
Reds of the World
Chateau Combel-la-Serre Malbec, Lava Cap Zinfandel, Chateau Shetcheau Bordeaux-style Blend
Whites of Distinction
Kirayuldvar Furmint Sec, Merlin Cherrier Sancerre, Yacoubian-Hobbs Dry White
Whites of the World
Dry Creek Sauvignon Blanc, Giocato Pinot Grigio, Lovely Creatures Chardonnay
Expressions of Pinot Noir
Mt. Beautiful, Albert Bichot 'Origines', Ponzi Vineyards 'Tavola'
Big Bold Red
Bodegas Juan Gil Monastrell, K Sera Syrah, Shatter Grenache
The Adventures of Cabernet
Hesketh Cabernet Sauvignon, Piattelli Vineyards Reserve, Simi Cabernet Sauvignon
Wine Flights
Brunch
PB&J Monkey Bread
peanut butter glaze, strawberry jam
Kolache
cream cheese and seasonal fruit filling
Shrimp Cocktail
jumbo shrimp, bloody mary cocktail sauce
Deviled Eggs
everything bagel seasoning, paprika, trout roe
Eggs Benedict
English muffin, ham steak, poached egg, hollandiase
Crab Cake Benedict
Engllish muffin, crab cake, poached egg, hollandaise
Biscuits and Gravy
buttermilk biscuit, castle-made sausage gravy, sunny side up egg
Frittata
chef's seasonal feature with spring green salad
Avocado Toast
whipped goat cheese and avocado, tomato, crispy chickpeas, shallot, radish on brioche toast
Three Trails
two eggs your way, bacon or sausage, breakfast potatoes
Queen's Power Bowl
hash browns, spinach, scrambled egg, quinoa, chili crunch
Stuffed French Toast
stuffed with seasonal fruit compote and honey marscapone
Steak and Eggs
grilled steak, frites, two eggs your way, demi-glace