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!
Business Hours
Menu
Enjoy some of our outstanding chef's creations! There's a reason we’re one of the best restaurants in Knox County
Appetizers
Chef's Choice Tacos
3 per order: ask vour server fortodav's details
Parfait
House made Granola, Vanilla Yogurt, Fresh Berry Medley
Pierogies
Served with a creamy mushroom and spinach sauce
Red Pepper Hummus
Served with carrots, celery, cucumber, and chili-garlic Naan bread
Soups & Salads
Soup du Jour
cup $5.00
Tomato Bisque
cup $4.00
Caesar Salad*
Romaine lettuce, garlic croutons, parmesan, house-made caesar dressing (side $5.00)
House Salad
Mixed greens, parmesan cheese, red onion, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette (side $4.50)
Strawberry Salad
Spinach, toasted pecans, strawberries, goat cheese, champagne vinaigrette (side $5.00)
Brunch
Cheese Omelette
Breakfast Potatoes, Choice of Sausage, Bacon, or Ham, English Muffin or Toast
French Toast*
Brioche Bread. Choice of Sausage, Bacon, or Ham
Nutella French Toast*
Choice of Sausage, Bacon, or Ham
Omelette Du Jour
Breakfast Potatoes, Choice of Sausage, Bacon, or Ham, English Muffin or Toast
Pancakes
Plain, Blueberry, Strawberry, or Chocolate Chip. Choice of Sausage, Bacon, or Ham
Two Eggs*
Breakfast Potatoes, Choice of Sausage, Bacon, or Ham, English Muffin or Toast
Sandwiches
Crusted Chicken
Chicken breast, jalapeno coleslaw, sriracha aioli, ciabatta bun
Grilled Cheese
Choice of cheddar, Guggisberg baby swiss, provolone, pepper jack, american // Choice of turkey, bacon, or ham (+$2)
Half Pound Burger*
Ground brisket patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun / Choice of cheddar, Guggisberg swiss, provolone, pepper jack, american, blue cheese
KI Reuben
House-braised corn beef brisket, Guggisberg baby swiss cheese, sauerkraut, thousand island dressing, pumpernickel rye bread
Veggie Burger
Sweet potato, black beans, tomato, guacamole, brioche bun
Waldorf Chicken Salad Sandwich
Chicken, apples, celery, grapes, toasted walnuts, lettuce, toasted croissant
Entrees
Beef Bolognese
Ohio city spaghetti
Chicken Alfredo
Garlic parmesan cream sauce
Crispy Tofu
Ginger soy sauce, Jasmine rice
Croissant Sandwich
Choice of Sausage, Bacon or Ham, Fried Egg, Cheddar Cheese
Eggs Benedict*
Poached Eggs, Canadian Bacon or Smoked Salmon, Spinach, Hollandaise, English Muffin
Lamb du Jour*
Steak and Eggs*
Skirt steak, Eggs prepared to order, Breakfast Potatoes, Choice of toast or English Muffin
Thai Chili Bowl*
Fried rice, cucumber kimchi // Choice of salmon, chicken, shrimp, or tofu with thai chili sauce
Verlasso Salmon*
Honey garlic sauce
*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
Chef's Choice Tacos
3 per order: ask vour server fortodav's details
Pierogies
Served with a creamy mushroom and spinach sauce
Red Pepper Hummus
Served with carrots, celery, cucumber, and chili-garlic Naan bread
Shrimp Cocktail
5 per order; served with house-made cocktail sauce
Soups & Salads
Soup du Jour
cup $5.00
Tomato Bisque
cup $4.00
Caesar Salad*
Romaine lettuce, garlic croutons, parmesan, house-made caesar dressing (side $5.00)
Cobb Salad
Mixed greens, hard boiled egg, bacon, tomato, pickled red onion, blue cheese crumble, lemon vinaigrette
House Salad
Mixed greens, parmesan cheese, red onion, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette (side $4.50)
Spinach Salad
Spinach, tomato, bacon, shallots, white cheddar, honey black pepper vinaigrette (side $5.00)
Strawberry Salad
Spinach, toasted pecans, strawberries, goat cheese, champagne vinaigrette (side $5.00)
Sandwiches
Served with your choice of house-made fries, chips, cup of soup, or a side house salad (+$3)
Crusted Chicken
Chicken breast, jalapeno coleslaw, sriracha aioli, ciabatta bun
Fresh Catch Sandwich
Chef's choice filet of fish, chipotle ranch, lettuce, tomato, red onion, brioche bun //Choice of blackened, grilled, or fried
Grilled Cheese
Choice of cheddar, Guggisberg baby swiss, provolone, pepper jack, american // Choice of turkey, bacon, or ham (+$2)
Half Pound Burger*
Ground brisket patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun / Choice of cheddar, Guggisberg swiss, provolone, pepper jack, american, blue cheese
KI BLT
Bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion, signature orange aioli, brioche bread
KI Reuben
House-braised corn beef brisket, Guggisberg baby swiss cheese, sauerkraut, thousand island dressing, pumpernickel rye bread
Veggie Burger
Sweet potato, black beans, tomato, guacamole, brioche bun
Waldorf Chicken Salad Sandwich
Chicken, apples, celery, grapes, toasted walnuts, lettuce, toasted croissant
Entrees
Crispy Tofu
Ginger soy sauce, Jasmine rice
Steak Quesadilla*
Skirt steak, caramelized onions, sauteed mushrooms, cheddar cheese, chipotle ranch, sour cream, salsa
Thai Chili Bowl*
Fried rice, cucumber kimchi // Choice of salmon, chicken, shrimp, or tofu with thai chili sauce
*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
Ahi Tuna Tacos*
3 per order; sesame slaw, Cusabi dressing, flour wrap
Blood Orange Caprese
Blood orange balsamic reduction, basil oil, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes
Bread Basket
Charcuterie Board
Served with fig jam
Chicken Lemongrass Potstickers
Ginger Soy Sauce
Crab Cake
Shaved fennel salad, lemon vinaigrette, orange segments
Soups & Salads
Soup du Jour
cup $5.00
Tomato Bisque
cup $4.00
Caesar Salad*
Romaine lettuce, garlic croutons, parmesan, house-made caesar dressing (side $5.00)
House Salad
Mixed greens, parmesan cheese, red onion, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette (side $4.50)
Spinach Salad
Spinach, tomato, bacon, shallots, white cheddar, honey black pepper vinaigrette (side $5.00)
Strawberry Salad
Spinach, toasted pecans, strawberries, goat cheese, champagne vinaigrette (side $5.00)
Wedge Salad
Romaine wedge, bacon lardons, tomatoes, blue cheese crumbles, blue cheese dressing (side $5.00)
Sandwiches
Bahn mi
Braised local pork, pickled carrot and celery, cucumber, cilantro and chili-garlic aioli on Cuban bread
Chicken Caprese
Chicken Breast, Fresh Mozzarella, Local Tomatoes, Spinach, Blood Orange Balsamic Reduction on a Brioche Bun
Salmon Salad Wrap
Mixed Greens, Pepper Jack Cheese, Bacon, Pico de Gallo, Tzatziki Sauce, Jalapeno-Cheddar Tortilla
Steak Ciabatta
Skirt Steak, Pickled Red Onion, Spinach, Garlic Aioli, Ciabatta bread
Entrees
Beef Bolognese
Ohio city spaghetti
Beef Filet Mignon*
Red wine demi-glace
Chicken Alfredo
Garlic parmesan cream sauce
Crispy Tofu
Ginger soy sauce, Jasmine rice
Lamb du Jour*
Lemon Garlic Shrimp
Chive and garlic linguini
Pork Chops*
Ravioli
Ask your server for today’s details
Verlasso Salmon*
Honey garlic sauce
*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
All of our desserts are prepared in-house
Vanilla Crème Brulee
$9
Guinness and Bailey’s Chocolate Cake
$9
Espresso Layer Cake
$9
Fruit and Sorbet
$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.
