Enjoy a Unique Dining Experience at our 4-star Restaurant & Bar
Make a reservation today, enjoy our restaurant's 4-star dining experience and after make your way to our full-service bar!
Kenyon Inn and Restaurant is Knox County’s only 4-star dining option! Enjoy our fine dining experience in an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere.
Sample our fine wines, end your meal with a decadent Crème Brulee, or enjoy a quick lunch as you make your way onto campus for an event. There’s a reason we’re called Kenyon Inn & Restaurant, after all!
Dining Room Hours
Brunch is only served on Sunday's from 10am -2pm
23rd December - OPEN FOR DINNER ONLY (4pm - 8pm)
Christmas, 24th, 25th & 26th December - CLOSED
28th December - OPEN FOR DINNER ONLY (4pm - 8pm)
New Year's Eve - Open for Brunch (12pm-2pm) and Dinner (5pm - 10pm)
New Year's Day, 1st January - CLOSED
Menu
Enjoy some of our outstanding chef's creations! There's a reason we’re one of the best restaurants in Knox County
Starters
Parfait
House made Granola, Yogurt, Fresh Blueberry and Strawberry
Soups & Salads
Tomato Bisque
Soup Du Jour
House
ixed Greens, Parmesan Cheese, Red Onion, Cucumber, Cherry Tomatoes, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Caesar*
Romaine Lettuce, Garlic Croutons, Parmesan, House-Made Caesar Dressing (side $6.00)
Add to Salads: Chicken +$7, Salmon +$9, Shrimp +$9, Seared Beef Tenderloin +$10 or Crispy Chicken +$9
Sandwiches
Served with your choice of house-made fries, chips, cup of tomato bisque, or a side house salad
Substitute: sweet potato fries +$3, soup e jour +$1
Crusted Chicken
Jalapeno coleslaw, sriracha aioli, ciabatta bun
Vegan Wrap *GS
Carrot, Bell Pepper, Mushroom, Guacamole, Hummus, Sundried Tomato Tortilla
Reuben
House-Braised Corned Beef Brisket, Guggisberg Baby Swiss Cheese, Sauerkraut, Thousand Island Dressing, Pumpernickel Rye Bread
Waldorf Chicken Salad Sandwich
Granny Smith Apples, Celery, Red Grapes, Toasted Walnuts, Lettuce, Croissant
*GS without croissant
Grilled Cheese
Choice of Cheddar, Guggisberg Baby Swiss, Provolone, Pepper Jack, American
Add Turkey, Bacon, or Ham +$3
Half Pound Burger*
Ground Brisket Patty, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Brioche Bun
Choice of: Cheddar, Guggisberg Baby Swiss, Provolone, Pepper Jack, American, Blue Cheese
Breakfast Entrees
Steak and Eggs*
Beef Tenderloin, Two Eggs, Breakfast Potatoes or Fruit, Choice of Toast or English Muffin
Eggs Benedict*
Poached Eggs, Canadian Bacon or Smoked Salmon, Spinach, House-made Hollandaise, English Muffin, Breakfast Potatoes
French Toast*
White Bread. Choice of Sausage, Bacon, or Ham
Pancakes
Plain, Blueberry, Strawberry, or Chocolate Chip.
Choice of Sausage, Bacon, or Ham
Two Eggs
Breakfast Potatoes, English Muffin or Toast
Add Sausage, Bacon, or Ham
Cheese Omelette
Breakfast Potatoes, English Muffin or Toast
Choice of Sausage, Bacon, or Ham
Omelette Du Jour
Breakfast Potatoes, English Muffin or Toast
Choice of Sausage, Bacon, or Ham
Corned Beef Hash
House Made Corned Beef, Two Eggs, Potatoes, Peppers, Onion, Swiss Cheese, English Muffin or Toast
Appetizers
Parfait
House made Granola, Yogurt, Fresh Blueberry and Strawberry
Soups & Salads
Tomato Bisque
cup $4.00
Soup du Jour
cup $5.00
House
Mixed Greens, Parmesan Cheese, Red Onion, Cucumber, Cherry Tomatoes, Balsamic Vinaigrette (side $5.00)
Caesar*
Romaine Lettuce, Garlic Croutons, Parmesan, House-Made Caesar Dressing (side $6.00)
Breakfast Entrees
Cheese Omelette
Breakfast Potatoes or Fruit, English Muffin or Toast || Add Sausage, Bacon, or Ham, +$3
Corned Beef Hash
House Made Corned Beef, Two Eggs, Potatoes, Peppers, Onion, Swiss Cheese, English Muffin or Toast
Eggs Benedict*
Poached Eggs, Canadian Bacon or Smoked Salmon, Spinach, Hollandaise, English Muffin, Fruit
French Toast*
White Bread. Choice of Sausage, Bacon, or Ham
Omelette Du Jour
Breakfast Potatoes or Fruit, English Muffin or Toast || Add Sausage, Bacon, or Ham, +$3
Pancakes
Plain, Blueberry, Strawberry, or Chocolate Chip. Choice of Sausage, Bacon, or Ham
Steak and Eggs*
Skirt steak, Two Eggs, Breakfast Potatoes or Fruit, Choice of Toast or English Muffin
Two Eggs
Breakfast Potatoes or Fruit, English Muffin or Toast || Add Sausage, Bacon, or Ham +$3
Sandwiches
Served with your choice of house-made fries, chips, cup of soup, fruit, or a side house salad (+$2)
Crusted Chicken
Jalapeno coleslaw, sriracha aioli, ciabatta bun
Grilled Cheese
Choice of Cheddar, Guggisberg Baby Swiss, Provolone, Pepper Jack, American // Add-On: Turkey, Bacon, or Ham +$3
Half Pound Burger*
Ground Brisket Patty, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Brioche Bun / Choice of Cheddar, Guggisberg Baby Swiss, Provolone, Pepper Jack, American, Blue Cheese
Reuben
House-Braised Corned Beef Brisket, Guggisberg Baby Swiss Cheese, Sauerkraut, Thousand Island Dressing, Pumpernickel Rye Bread
Vegan Wrap
Carrot, Bell Pepper, Mushroom, Guacamole, Hummus, Sundried Tomato Tortilla
Waldorf Chicken Salad Sandwich
Granny Smith Apples, Celery, Red Grapes, Toasted Walnuts, Lettuce, Croissant
* From Our Locally Sources Partners: Lone Pine Ranch
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy or special dietary need (e.g. gluten intolerance). While we will do our best to accommodate your needs, please be aware our restaurant uses ingredients that contain all the major FDA allergens (peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, fish, shellfish, milk, soy & wheat). We offer gluten-free friendly dishes, however, our kitchen is not completely gluten-free. 22% service fee will be added to parties of eight or more.
Starters
Cheese Curd
With Honey Garlic Aioli
Sweet Potato Fries
Soups & Salads
Tomato Bisque
cup $4.00
Soup du Jour
cup $5.00
House
Mixed Greens, Parmesan Cheese, Red Onion, Cucumber, Cherry Tomatoes, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Caesar*
Romaine Lettuce, Garlic Croutons, Parmesan, House-Made Caesar Dressing
Cobb
Mixed greens, hard boiled egg, bacon, tomato, pickled red onion, blue cheese crumble, lemon vinaigrette
Autum Orchar Salad
Granny smith apples, blue cheese crumbles & walnuts on a bed of mixed greens & house-mae cranberry vinaigrette
Add-ons: Chicken $7.00 // Salmon* $9.00 // Shrimp $9.00 // Seared Beef Tenderloin* $10.00 // Crispy Chicken $9.00
Sandwiches
Served with your choice of house-made fries, chips, cup of tomato bisque, or a side house salad
Sub - sweet potatoe fries +$3, soup de jour +$1, cup of fruit +$3, Specialty Salad +$2
Crusted Chicken
Jalapeno coleslaw, sriracha aioli, ciabatta bun
Turkey Sandwich
Swiss Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Raspberry Mustard, White Bread
Reuben
House-Braised Corned Beef Brisket, Guggisberg Baby Swiss Cheese, Sauerkraut, Thousand Island Dressing, Pumpernickel Rye Bread
Fresh Catch Sandwich
Chefs choice Filet of Fish, Remoulade, Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado, Brioche Bun.
Choice of Blackened, Pan-Seared, or Fried
Waldorf Chicken Salad Sandwich
Granny Smith Apples, Celery, Red Grapes, Toasted Walnuts, Lettuce, Croissant
*GS without croissant
Grilled Cheese
Choice of Cheddar, Guggisberg Baby Swiss, Provolone, Pepper Jack, American
Add Turkey, Bacon, or Ham +$3
Half Pound Burger*
Ground Brisket Patty, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Brioche Bun
// Choice of: Cheddar, Guggisberg Baby Swiss, Provolone, Pepper Jack, American, Blue Cheese
BLT
Bacon, Arugula, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Mayonnaise
Add a Fried Egg for +$2
Vegan Wrap *GS
Carrot, Bell Pepper, Mushroom, Guacamole, Hummus, Sundried Tomato Tortilla
Club Wrap
Ham, Turkey, Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Mayonnaise, Sundried Tomato Tortilla
Entrees
Chef's Tacos
Ask Your Server For Details
Thai Chili Bowl
Thai Chili Sauce, Fried Rice, Cucumber Kimchi with Salmon
*Substitute Salmon for Crispy Chicken, Grilled Chicken or Shrimp
Soups & Salads
Tomato Bisque
cup $4.00
Soup du Jour
cup $5.00
House
Mixed Greens, Parmesan Cheese, Red Onion, Cucumber, Cherry Tomatoes, Balsamic Vinaigrette (side $5.00)
Berry
Strawberry, Blueberry, Cucumbers, Spinach, Balsamic Vinaigrette (Side: $6)
Caesar*
Romaine Lettuce, Garlic Croutons, Parmesan, House-Made Caesar Dressing (side $6.00)
Cobb
Mixed greens, hard boiled egg, bacon, tomato, pickled red onion, blue cheese crumble, lemon vinaigrette // Add-On: Chicken +$7, Salmon +$10, Shrimp +$10, Flat Iron Steak +$10
Sandwiches
Served with your choice of House-Made Fries, chips, Cup of Soup, or Side House Salad (+$2)
BLT
Bacon, Arugula, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Mayonnaise || Add Fried Egg for +$2
Club Wrap
Ham, Turkey, Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Mayonnaise, Sundried Tomato Tortilla
Crusted Chicken
Jalapeno coleslaw, sriracha aioli, ciabatta bun
Fresh Catch Sandwich
Chefs choice Filet of Fish, Remoulade, Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado, Brioche Bun. Choice of Blackened, Pan-Seared, or Fried
Grilled Cheese
Choice of Cheddar, Guggisberg Baby Swiss, Provolone, Pepper Jack, American // Add-On: Turkey, Bacon, or Ham +$3
Half Pound Burger*
Ground Brisket Patty, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Brioche Bun / Choice of Cheddar, Guggisberg Baby Swiss, Provolone, Pepper Jack, American, Blue Cheese
Lobster Roll
Lobster Salad served on a Brioche Split Top Bun
Reuben
House-Braised Corned Beef Brisket, Guggisberg Baby Swiss Cheese, Sauerkraut, Thousand Island Dressing, Pumpernickel Rye Bread
Turkey Sandwich
Swiss Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Raspberry Mustard, White Bread
Vegan Wrap
Carrot, Bell Pepper, Mushroom, Guacamole, Hummus, Sundried Tomato Tortilla
Waldorf Chicken Salad Sandwich
Granny Smith Apples, Celery, Red Grapes, Toasted Walnuts, Lettuce, Croissant
Entrees
Chef's Tacos
Ask Your Server For Details
Thai Chili Bowl
Thai Chili Sauce, Fried Rice, Cucumber Kimchi with Salmon - *Substitute Salmon for Crispy Chicken, Grilled Chicken or Shrimp
* From Our Locally Sources Partners: Lone Pine Ranch
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy or special dietary need (e.g. gluten intolerance). While we will do our best to accommodate your needs, please be aware our restaurant uses ingredients that contain all the major FDA allergens (peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, fish, shellfish, milk, soy & wheat). We offer gluten-free friendly dishes, however, our kitchen is not completely gluten-free. 22% service fee will be added to parties of eight or more.
Appetizers
Bread Basket
Baked Jalapeno Dip
with Fresh Corn Tortilla Chips
Chees Curds
with honey garlic aioli
Truffle Fries
Soups & Salads
Tomato Bisque
Soup du Jour
House
Mixed Greens, Parmesan Cheese, Red Onion, Cucumber, Cherry Tomatoes, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Caesar*
Romaine Lettuce, Garlic Croutons, Parmesan, House-Made Caesar Dressing
Wedge
Romaine Wedge, Bacon Lardons, Tomatoes, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Blue Cheese Dressing
Autumn Orchard Salad
Granny smith apples - blue cheese crumbles & walnuts on a bed of mixed greens & a house-made cranberry vinaigrette
Add to Salads: Chicken +$7 // Salmon +$9 // Shrimp +$9 // Seared Beef Tenderloin +$10 // Crispy Chicken +$9
Sandwiches
Served with your choice of House Made Fries or Chips, Cup of Tomato Bisque, or Side House Salad
Substitute Soup De Jour +$1, Specialty Salad $2, Sweet Potato Fries +$3
Chicken Caprese
Chicken breast, shredded mozzarella, tomato, spinach, balsamic glaze, brioche bun
Lamb Burger
Ground Lamb with Roasted Red Peppers, Olives, Spinach, Topped with Goat Cheese, Brioche Bun
Entrees
Pumpkin Ravioli
Pumpkin marcarpone stuffed ravioli, tossed in a creamy parmesan cheese sauce
// Add to pasta: Chicken +$7, Salmon* +$9, Shrimp +$9, or Seared Beef Tenderloin* +$10
Whiskey Cream Pork Chop*
Served with sweet potato mash and our vegetable de jour
Farm Raised Local Lamb*
*ASK SERVER FOR DETAILS*
Served with a fig and port wine sauce with parmesan polenta and our vegetable de jour
Cranberry Glazed Salmon
Verlasso salmon filet with a cranberry orange reduction served with wild mushroom & truffle risotto and our vegetable de jour.
Beef Tenderloin **
12oz. seared beef tenderloin with apple cider glaze served with Joes yorkshire puding and our vegetable de jour
Maple Dijon Chicken
6oz gilled chicken breast with maple dijon galze served with sweet potato mash and our vegetable de jour
Lamb Bolognese
Ground local lamb bolognese sauce served over angel hair pasta
Grilled Shrimp Angel Hair
Plump grilled shimp served on a bed of angel hair pasta & tossed in an apple, bacon & shallot infused cream sauce
Appetizers
Bread Basket
Crab Cakes
with Red Pepper Coulis, Petit Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Siracha Cheess Curds
with Honey Garlic Aioli
Spinach Artichoke Dip
with Fresh Fried Corn Chips
Soups & Salads
Berry
Strawberry, Blueberry, Cucumbers, Spinach, Balsamic Vinaigrette (Side: $6)
Caesar*
Romaine Lettuce, Garlic Croutons, Parmesan, House-Made Caesar Dressing (side $6.00)
House
Mixed Greens, Parmesan Cheese, Red Onion, Cucumber, Cherry Tomatoes, Balsamic Vinaigrette (side $5.00)
Soup du Jour
cup $5.00
Tomato Bisque
cup $4.00
Wedge
Romaine Wedge, Bacon Lardons, Tomatoes, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Blue Cheese Dressing
Sandwiches
Served with your choice of House Made Fries or Chips. Cup of Soup, or Side House Salad
Substitute Sweet Potato Fries +$3
Italian Hoagie
Salami, Capicola, Pepperoni, Lettuce, Tomato, AWARE OUR RESTAURANT USES INGREDIENTS THAT Onion, Banana pepper, Italian Aioli, Cuban Loaf
Lamb Burger
Ground Lamb with Roasted Red Peppers, Olives, Spinach, Topped with Goat Cheese, Brioche Bun
Entrees
Beef Ribeye*
Brown Sugar Spice, Red Wine Pan Sauce, Roasted Potatoes, Vegetable Du Jour || Add Shrimp, Salmon or Scallops +$15
Honey Garlic Salmon
Pineapple Risotto, Vegetable Du Jour
Lamb*
Served in Mint Sauce, Roasted Potatoes, Vegetable Du Jour
Lemon Ricotta Ravioli
Served in Pesto Sauce || Add to pasta: Chicken +$7. Salmon +$9. Shrimp +$9. Flat Iron Steak* +$9
Pork Chop*
Served in Peppercorn Mustard Sauce, Roasted Yukon Potatoes, Vegetable Du
Scallops
Thyme and Butter Basted Seared Scallops Served With Truffle Parmesan
Shrimp Stir Fry
Jazmine Rice, Green & Red Bell Pepper, Snap Peas, Broccoli, Garlic Ginger Sauce
Tuscan Chicken Pasta
Spinach, Tomato, Sun Dried Tomato, Parmesan, Basil, Heavy
Zucchini Fritter *
Marinara Sauce
From Our Locally Sources Partners:
Lone Pine Ranch ~ Pork Lamb and Eggs
The Ohio Cider Company ~ Cider and Apples
Ohio City Pasta ~ Ravioli
Gerber FArms~ Chicken
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy or special dietary need (e.g. gluten intolerance). While we will do our best to accommodate your needs, please be aware our restaurant uses ingredients that contain all the major FDA allergens (peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, fish, shellfish, milk, soy & wheat). We offer gluten-free friendly dishes, however, our kitchen is not completely gluten-free. 22% service fee will be added to parties of eight or more.
Desserts
Pumpkin Crème Brulee
$10
Smore's Parfait
$10
Fruit and Sorbet
$10
Flourless Chocolate Cake
$12
House Made Sorbet De Jour
$5
House Made Ice Cream De Jour
$5
Wine By The Glass
Sparkling
Silver Gate Vineyard $9/$32
Zonin Prosecco $10/$36
Laurent Perrier Brut La Cuvee Half Bottle $40
Silver Gate Vineyard $9/$32
Zonin Prosecco $10/$36
Laurent Perrier Brut La Cuvee Half Bottle $40
White and Rose
Revolve Rose 2021 $9/$32
Chloe Chardonnay 2022 $9/$32
Matua Rose 2022 $9/$32
Castello Del Poggio Moscato 2022 $10/$34
Richter Zeppelin Riesling 2022 $12/$42
Joel Gott Sauvignon Blanc 2023 $14/$48
Joel Gott Pinot Gris 2022 $15/$54
Late Harvest and Dessert Wine
Borgogno Barolo Chinato $12
Geoffroy Ratafia de Champagne $15
Quady Electra Moscato $3
Quady Electra Red Moscato $3
Roumieu-Lacoste Sauternes $9
Port
Graham’s 10 Year Tawny $15
Graham’s 30 Year Tawny $25
Quinto do Noval 2014 LBV $12
Sandeman Ruby $9
Taylor Fladgate 10 Year Tawny $12
Taylor Fladgate 30 Year Tawny $30
Trentadue Chocolate Port $9
After Dinner Beverages
Cocktails
Chocolate Martini $14
OYO Vanilla, Bailey’s, Kahlua, Crème de Cacao
Irish Coffee $12
Jamesons, Coffee
Iced Irish Coffee Martini $14
Jamesons, Bailey’s, Kahlua
White Russian $11
Grey Goose, Kahlua, Cream
Cognac
Courvoisier VS $11
Hennessy VS $13
Remy Martin VSOP $14
Late Harvest and Dessert Wine
Borgogno Barolo Chinato $12
Geoffroy Ratafia de Champagne $15
Quady Electra Moscato $3
Quady Electra Red Moscato $3
Roumieu-Lacoste Sauternes $9
Port
Graham’s 10 Year Tawny $15
Graham’s 30 Year Tawny $25
Quinto do Noval 2014 LBV $12
Sandeman Ruby $9
Taylor Fladgate 10 Year Tawny $12
Taylor Fladgate 30 Year Tawny $30
Trentadue Chocolate Port $9
Desserts
All of our desserts are prepared in-house
Vanilla Crème Brulee
$9
Guinness and Bailey’s Chocolate Cake
$9
Dessert Du Jour
$9
After Dinner Beverages
Cocktails
Chocolate Martini $14
OYO Vanilla, Bailey’s, Kahlua, Crème de Cacao
Irish Coffee $12
Jamesons, Coffee
Iced Irish Coffee Martini $14
Jamesons, Bailey’s, Kahlua
White Russian $11
Grey Goose, Kahlua, Cream
Cognac
Courvoisier VS $11
Hennessy VS $13
Remy Martin VSOP $14
Late Harvest and Dessert Wine
Borgogno Barolo Chinato $12
Geoffroy Ratafia de Champagne $15
Quady Electra Moscato $3
Quady Electra Red Moscato $3
Roumieu-Lacoste Sauternes $9
Port
Graham’s 10 Year Tawny $15
Graham’s 30 Year Tawny $25
Quinto do Noval 2014 LBV $12
Sandeman Ruby $9
Taylor Fladgate 10 Year Tawny $12
Taylor Fladgate 30 Year Tawny $30
Trentadue Chocolate Port $9
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness. Please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy or special dietary need (e.g. gluten intolerance). While we will do our best to accommodate your needs, please be aware our restaurant uses ingredients that contain all the major FDA allergens (peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, fish, shellfish, milk, soy & wheat). We offer gluten-free friendly dishes, however, our kitchen is not completely gluten-free. 22% service fee will be added to parties of eight or more.
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