Wawona^® Menu

Thanksgiving Dinner

Proudly served in the Wawona Dining Room

Starter
Belgian Endive Spears with Goat Cheese, Walnuts and Beets

Soup
Creamy Apple Parsnip with Fried Sage

Salad
Mixed Coastal Greens ~ Mango Vinaigrette ~ Dried Cranberries ~ Pecans

Entrée Choices

Tender Roasted Turkey with Giblet Gravy
Mashed Potatoes ~ Traditional Stuffing ~ Candied Yams
Green Beans ~ Cranberry Sauce

 Bourbon Glazed Grilled Pork Loin
 Mashed Sweet Potatoes ~ Bourbon Cranberry Sauce
Braised Greens and Leeks

Roast Prime Rib of Angus Beef
Potatoes Au Gratin ~ Asparagus ~ Horseradish Cream

Broiled Fresh Salmon Fillet
Shiitake Mushroom Butter ~ Herb Potato Cake ~ Asparagus

Butternut Squash Spinach Lasagna
Sauteed Zucchini ~ Cranberry Sauce

Assorted Desserts including
Classic Pumpkin Pie
Chocolate Mousse Pie
Cranberry Apple Streusel Cake
Pumpkin Crème Brulée

All dinners include Rolls with Butter and non-alcoholic beverage

Call for Pricing and Reservations
209-375-1425

“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)”

~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)”

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.

~ 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

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

Wawona Dining Room
3pm-9pm

~ Starters ~
 Artichoke Caponata

~ Soup ~
Roast Butternut Squash ~ Apple Fig Cream ~ Toasted Almonds

~ Salad ~
Mixed Coastal Greens ~ Roasted Beets ~ Asian Pears ~ Shafts Blue Cheese 

~ Entrée Choices ~

Grilled Maple Brined Pork Loin with Mustard and Sage
 Mashed Sweet Potatoes ~ Fennel and Greens ~ Apple Compote
 
Broiled Port Wine Glazed Fresh Salmon Filet
 Creamy Polenta ~ Baby Vegetables ~ Mushroom Ragout
 
Roast Turkey Roulade
Spinach, Dried Fruit & Almond filling ~ Butternut Squash Puree
Baby Vegetable Saute ~  Plum Gravy

Butternut Squash Rissotto
Kohlrabi ~ Roasted Beets ~ Sage ~ Parmesan

~ Assorted Seasonal Desserts ~

A 17% gratuity will automatically be added to tables of 6 or more
Corkage Fee ~ $13.50

“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 Dining Room

~ Salad ~

California Coastal Greens
range Segments ~ Toasted Almonds ~ Pomegranate Vinaigrette

~ Entrée Choices ~

Slow Roasted Angus Beef Prime Rib
wice Baked Cheddar Potatoes ~ Roast Red Pepper Gorgonzola Butter

 Grilled Salmon Filet
Warm White Bean and Grilled Frisee Salad ~ Grilled Zucchini
Zesty Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette

 Grilled Pork Loin
Apple Cranberry Chutney ~ Mashed Sweet Potatoes ~ Braised Red Chard

Creamy Winter Vegetable Risotto
 Carrots ~ Leeks ~ Beets ~ Winter Squash ~ Celery Root
Kohlrabi ~ Turnips  ~ Fresh Herbs ~ Parmesan

~ Desserts ~

Dried Cherry Bread Pudding, Peppermint Cheesecake
or  Chocolate Mousse Pie

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 Dining Room
9:00pm – 12:30 am
All dinners include Rolls with Butter and non-alcoholic Beverage

~Starters~
Halibut Ceviche

Soup
Roasted Butternut Squash ~Pumpkin Seed Pesto

Hearts of Romaine Salad
 Roasted Peppers ~ Cabrales Dressing

~ Entrée Choices ~

Char Grilled Beef Tenderloin
Poblano Manchego Mashed Potatoes ~ Baby Vegetables

  Braised Lamb Shanks Adobo
Creamy Polenta ~ Baby Vegetables

Grilled Ancho Chile Rubbed Salmon
Potato Chayote Squash Gratin ~ Avocado Hearts of Palm Salsa

 Roast Turkey Mole
Sweet Potato Tamale ~ Calabacitas ~ Mole Sauce

Potato Mushroom Enchiladas
Black Beans ~ Calabacitas ~ Chipotle Cream Sauce

~Chef’s Special Dessert Sampler~

$92.25 per person plus tax includes Dinner, Dance, Party Favors
and Champagne toast at Midnight

Corkage Fee ~ $13.50
“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)

Breakfast Buffet
7:30 am to 10:30 am

Traditional Eggs Benedict ~ Scrambled Eggs with Sundried Tomatoes and Jack Cheese ~ Plain Scrambled Eggs ~ Corned Beef Hash ~  Ham  ~ Wawona Breakfast Potatoes ~ Cheese Blintzes with Strawberry Sauce ~ Breakfast Sausage Links ~  Granola ~ Fruit Yogurt ~ Fresh Seasonal Fruit ~ Tropical Banana Salad
Cream Cheese ~ Chef’s assortment of Fresh Baked Breads and Pastries

Easter Egg Hunt ~ 10:00 am

Brunch Buffet
10:30 am to 2:00 pm

Includes Breakfast Buffet items plus:

Carved to Order
Glazed Baked Ham with Pineapple Sauce
Roast Leg of Lamb with Coconut Mint Chutney

Salads
Tossed Green Salad with Dressings
 Glass Noodle Salad with Napa Cabbage and Mango in Ginger Dressing
Orange Marinated Asparagus Salad

Entrees & Sides
Grilled Salmon with Avocado Grapefruit Relish
Spring Vegetable Medley
Rosemary Roasted New Potatoes
Wild Rice Pilaf

Dessert Table
Assortment of Fresh Baked goodies including          
Cakes ~ Pies ~ Cookies 

Breakfast Buffet
7:30 am to 10:30 am

Traditional Eggs Benedict ~ Scrambled Eggs with Green Chile Cheddar and Jack Cheeses  Plain Scrambled Eggs ~ Corned Beef Hash ~ Wawona Breakfast Potatoes  ~ Cheese Blintzes with Strawberry Sauce ~ Ham ~ Breakfast Sausage Links ~ Granola ~ Fruit Yogurt ~ Fresh Seasonal Fruit ~ Citrus Fruit Salad
Chef’s assortment of Fresh Baked Breads and Pastries

Brunch Buffet
10:30 am to 2:00 pm

Includes Breakfast Buffet items plus:

CARVED TO ORDER
Roast Beef with Horseradish Sauce
Cumin Rubbed Roast Pork Loin 

SALADS
Spinach and Pear Salad with Blue Cheese and Walnuts
 Pasta Salad with Tomatoes and Pepper Vinaigrette
Southwestern Black Bean Corn Salad

ENTREES and SIDES
Chile Rubbed Salmon with Avocado Aioli
Spring Vegetable Medley
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Wild Rice Pilaf

DESSERT TABLE
Assortment of Fresh Baked goodies including
Cakes ~ Pies ~ Cookies ~ Dessert Bars