Shawnee Bluff Winery - Riverbird Winery

Riverbird Winery in Camdenton, Missouri, is Shawnee Bluff Winery’s Big Niangua River location, pairing wine tastings with a full food menu and views over the water. The setting gives this Lake of the Ozarks stop its character: the property’s history begins in 1930 as a private retreat for Austrian-born St. Louis industrialist Hugo Urbauer and his wife, Ina. Its historic lodge features hand-quarried local stone, and the property’s story includes a chapter as the Mozark Millionaires’ Rod & Reel Club. Riverbird’s appeal is less about a particular grape than the chance to make a meal and an afternoon of a winery visit.

Wine tastings share space with cocktails and a food menu featuring beef and pork from 3 Brothers Meat Company, giving groups options beyond a glass of wine. Seasonal live music and patio yoga add reasons to linger beside the river. At 442 Riverbird Lane, Riverbird opens Thursday through Sunday, with service running from late morning through dinner. Reservations are available, and the combination of food, music, and river views makes this location a natural fit for a longer stop rather than a quick tasting.