Dining Back in Time ^ vintage dining
“ We try to make each day just as great and memorable for each guest.”
Words by ELLEN LEINWETTER Photos by ELLEN LEINWETTER & JANIE JONES PHOTOGRAPHY
I magine for a brief moment that you are transformed back in time to an era where fine dining was the norm and white linen tablecloths were as comfortable and as much as a staple as your favorite dishes at home. In fact, this particular tone for dining still exists and can be found at Marina Grog & Galley Restaurant on Lake Lotawana. Established in 1993 and locally-owned by Jack Schwindler, Marina Grog & Galley Restaurant prides itself on being the only fine dining experience on the largest, private lakefront in the Kansas City metro. Located on the southeast corner of Kansas City, throughout Marina Grog & Galley’s landscape you will find yourself transformed into a nautical atmosphere but with Midwest- familiarity. Tucked away on a hillside, the restaurant offers scenic lake views whether you are dining indoor or outdoor, as it is particularly stunning at sunset.
Once inside the restaurant during the evening, you can expect an elegant ambiance with candlelight, as it was refreshing to step away for a few hours from the hustle & bustle of the city and enjoy a dinner without feeling rushed or have an uninterrupted conversation. Now let’s talk about the food. An entrée item on the menu that we would highly recommend would be the Seafood Scampi. You also must have the Chocolate Molten Cake for dessert. The man behind the menu at Marina Grog & Galley Restaurant is Lance McFarland. Chef Lance first became interested in cooking at Marina Grog & Galley Restaurant fourteen years ago where he worked as a line cook. He then worked his way up the culinary ladder to become the Sous Chef and today is the Executive Chef who takes the most pride in making guests happy. “As a Chef, we have a new challenge every day. The saying goes ‘what you did yesterday
Top: Lance McFarland serves as the Executive Chef of Marina Grog & Galley Restaurant. Bottom: A variety of vintage boats are docked at Marina Grog & Galley’s dock for on-lookers to view at the 2017 Lake Lotawana Rendevous Wood & Classic Boat Show.
The view from the dock of Marina Grog & Galley Restaurant where guests often park their boats outside and being able to have the marina and restaurant together makes it the best of both worlds.
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