Wendell's - Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino
Additional information
- Dining style
Fine Dining
- Cuisines
Steakhouse, Seafood, Contemporary American
- Hours of operation
Dinner Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
- Phone number
(575) 464-7842
- Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Dress code
Smart Casual
- Executive chef
Kasey Kaplan
- Neighborhood
Mescalero
- Parking details
Valet parking is currently not being offered through our resort here at Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino. Garage parking is available.
- Entertainment
Wendell’s Steak and Seafood Restaurant and Lounge feature musical entertainment every Friday and Saturday night ranging for light jazz to classical guitar to easy listening piano.
- Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Popular dishes
Menu
Starters
Dungeness Crab Cakes$20.00
Dijon Vinaigrette, Cucumber Apple Slaw
Prawn and Crab Martini$19.00
Peppercorn Crusted Chateau Beef Tenderloin$24.00
Micro Cress, Lemon Vinaigrette
Charcuterie Board$18.00
Chef's Selection of Meats, Cheeses, and Seasonal Accompaniments
Soups + Salads
Mescalero Tortilla Soup$7.00
Tender Chicken, Mirepoix, Chipotle and New Mexico Red Chile, Shredded Cheeses and Diced Avocado
Potato and Leek$9.00
Austrian Crescent Potato, Baby Winter Leeks, Petite Parsley
Caesar$12.00
Crisp Baby Romaine, Grape Tomatoes and Kalamata Olives, Sourdough Croutons, Shaved Reggiano, Scratch Dressing
Chopped$11.00
Mixed Field Greens, Grape Tomato, English Cucumber, Niçoise Olives, Sharp Cheddar, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Sourdough Croutons
Iceberg Wheel$12.00
Crisp Lettuce, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Shaved Red Onion, Grape Tomato, Sourdough Croutons, Imported Gorgonzola
Spinach Salad$12.00
Poached Golden Beets, Hardboiled Egg, Prosciutto, Cabernet Onions, Baguette Croutons, Dijon Vinaigrette
Steaks
Our premium center cuts of beef are hand selected, aged for a minimum of 28 days and are served with your choice of one side
Kobe Flat Iron
- 12 Oz$36.00
Filet Mignon
- 6 Oz$36.00
- 8 Oz$44.00
Twin Filets and Twin Dungeness Crab Cakes, Sauce Béarnaise$50.00
Bison Ribeye
- 12 Oz$52.00
NY Strip
- 14 Oz$46.00
Ribeye
- 16 Oz$49.00
Enhance
Enhance any one of these delicious offerings to include:
Lobster Tail – or – King Crab Legs 1/2 lb.
- Lobster Tail$32.00
- King Crab Legs 1/2 lb.$32.00
Oscar Style$6.00
with Crab Meat, Asparagus and Béarnaise Sauce
Melted Maytag Bleu Cheese$4.00
Sides To Complement
Additional Sides $7 Each
Salt Crusted Baked Potato
White Cheddar and Chive Whipped Potatoes
Garlic Root Couscous
White and Green Asparagus
with Hollandaise Mousseline
Sweet Potato
with Sautéed Rainbow Chard and Bacon Lardons
Roasted Baby Beets
Winter Peas and Carrots
Marinated Heirloom Tomatoes
Gorgonzola, Olive Oil, Balsamic Reduction
Orecchiette Mac' and Cheese Au Gratin
Signature Selections
Sous Vide Beef Short Ribs$30.00
Pickled Carrots and Purplette Onions , Port Reduction, Mash
Elysian Field Farms Lamb "Rack"$47.00
Green Salt, Roasted Baby Beets, Sauce Bordelaise, Mash
Butter Poached Twin Lobster Tails$67.00
Winter Peas and Carrots
Crab Legs
Clarified Butter, Cured Lemon, White and Green Asparagus with Hollandaise Mousseline
- 1/2 Lb.$37.00
- 1 Lb.$66.00
Sautéed Jumbo Prawns$32.00
Pasta Orrechiette, Tomato Confit, Broccoli Rabe
Seared Breast of Guinea Fowl$32.00
Pan Reduction, Rainbow Chard and Sweet Potato
Sautéed Seabass Compressed with Asparagus Coins$42.00
Asparagus Coins, Petite Parsley, Eggs Mimosa, Garlic Root Couscous
Seared Scallops and Butter Poached Lobster$42.00
Beurre Blanc, Petite Parsley, Winter Peas and Carrots
Fruitwood Smoked Salmon$36.00
Lemon Dill Compound Butter, Charred Campari Tomato, Garlic Root Couscous
Double Cut Loin Chops of Durok Pork$32.00
Foraged Mushroom Ragout, Roasted Baby Beets
Dijon and Thyme Prime Rib of Roast Beef
Horseradish Crème Fraiche, Herbed Jus & Choice of side (three sizes)
- 8 Oz$30.00
- 12 Oz$38.00
- 16 Oz$43.00
Roasted Elk Tenderloin$44.00
Caramelized Leeks, Sherry Reduction, Mash
Martinis
Shaken, not stirred, served in an icy shaker
Bellinitini$12.00
Absolut Mandarin Vodka, peach schnapps, champagne with a splash of orange juice
Classic Cosmo$12.00
Absolut Citron, Grand Marnier, lime juice, triple sec and cranberry juice
French Kiss$12.00
Absolut Raspberry Vodka and Chambord Liqueur
Caliente Cucumber$12.00
Fresh jalapeño-infused vodka and Effen Cucumber Vodka garnished with a slice of cucumber and salted rim
Mojito Martini$12.00
Bacardi Light Rum, simple syrup, lime juice and fresh mint
Pama Drop$12.00
Absolut Citron Vodka, pomegranate liqueur, fresh squeezed lemon juice and sugared lemon wedge
White Chocolate$12.00
Van Gogh Dutch Chocolate Vodka, Godiva White and Dark Chocolate Liqueur garnished with shaved chocolate
Mexican Martini$12.00
Maestro Dobel Tequila, Cointreau, fresh orange, fresh lime
Margaritas
Top Shelf$13.00
1800 Tequila, Cointreau, Grand Marnier, fresh lime juice with a splash of soda
Grand Gold$12.00
Patron Anejo Tequila, Grand Marnier, fresh lime juice and sweet & sour
Silver Coin$11.00
Herradura Silver Tequila, Cointreau, fresh lime juice and sweet & sour
Pamarita$9.00
Pomegranate liqueur, Jose Cuervo Tequila, triple sec and fresh lime juice
Wendell, S Italian Margharita$10.00
Sauza Tequila, fresh lime, sweet & sour, topped with Disaronno
Cucumber Margarita$10.00
Effin Cucumber Vodka, Cointreau, fresh lime, sweet & sour
What 1,305 people are saying
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- 4.3Value
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Safety precautions
Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables
Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
FAQs
Wendell's - Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino is rated 4.6 stars by 1305 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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287 Carrizo Canyon Road Mescalero, NM 88340
Additional information
- Neighborhood
Mescalero
- Hours of operation
Dinner Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
- Cuisines
Steakhouse, Seafood, Contemporary American
- Dining style
Fine Dining
- Dress code
Smart Casual
- Parking details
Valet parking is currently not being offered through our resort here at Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino. Garage parking is available.
- Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Executive chef
Kasey Kaplan
- Entertainment
Wendell’s Steak and Seafood Restaurant and Lounge feature musical entertainment every Friday and Saturday night ranging for light jazz to classical guitar to easy listening piano.
- Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Phone number
(575) 464-7842