Enjoy a Unique Dining Experience at our 4-star Restaurant & Bar
Make a reservation today, and 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, and 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
Griddle
Served with bacon, sausage, or ham
French Toast*
$9
Your choice of brioche or croissant, vanilla, egg, nutmeg, cinnamon
Pancakes
$9
Blueberry, chocolate chip or plain
Eggs
Locally sourced free range eggs
Two Eggs (prepared to order)*
$9
Breakfast potatoes, choice of bacon, sausage or ham, English muffin or toast
Omelette Du Jour
$12
Breakfast potatoes, choice of bacon, sausage or ham, English muffin or toast
Cheese Omelette
$10
Breakfast potatoes, choice of bacon, sausage or ham, English muffin or toast
Brunch Entrées
Eggs Benedict*
$14
Poached eggs, Canadian bacon or smoked salmon, spinach, hollandaise, English muffin
Steak and Eggs
$14
Skrit steak, eggs to order, breakfast potatoes, English muffin or toast
Soup and Salads
House Tomato Bisque Bowl
$7
House
$9
Mixed greens, cherry tomato, red onion, shredded parmesan, balsamic vinaigrette
Caesar*
$10
Romaine, garlic croutons, shredded parmesan, house-made dressing
Spinach
$9
Tomato, avocado, bacon, shallot, white cheddar, honey black pepper vinaigrette
All salads add:
Chicken - $6
Salmon* - $10
Shrimp - $8
Steak* - $10
Crispy Chicken - $8
Sandwiches
Served with choice of fries, house made chips or cup of soup
For an additional $3 house side salad
Crusted Chicken
$13
Cornflake encrusted all-natural chicken breast, jalapeno coleslaw, Srirachi aioli, ciabatta bun
Croissant Sandwich
$10
Choice of sausage, bacon or ham, fried egg, cheddar cheese
Waldorf Chicken Salad
$10
All-natural chicken breast, apples, celery, grapes, toasted walnuts, leaf lettuce, toasted croissant
Grilled Cheese
$9
Rustic or brioche bread. Choice of cheddar, Guggisberg baby Swiss, provolone or American cheeses. (Add turkey, bacon or ham for $2)
Half Pound Hamburger or Cheeseburger*
$12
Fresh ground brisket patty, lettuce, onion, tomato, honey Kaiser roll or multi-grain bun Choice of cheese: cheddar, American, bleu, Swiss or provolone
Veggie Burger
$11
Sweet potatoes, black beans, tomato, guacamole, lettuce wrap or multi-grain bun
Kenyon Inn Reuben
$13
House-braised corned beef brisket, Guggisberg baby Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, thousand island dressing, pumpernickel and rye swirl bread
*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% gratuity will be added to parties of eight or more.
Soup and Salads
Tomato Bisque
$7
Soup du Jour Market Price
House
$9
Mixed greens, cherry tomato, red onion, parmesan, balsamic vinaigrette
Spinach
$10
Tomato, avocado, bacon, shallot, white cheddar, honey black pepper vinaigrette
Caesar*
$10
Romaine, garlic croutons, shredded parmesan, house-made dressing
All salads add:
Chicken - $6
Salmon* - $10
Shrimp - $8
Steak* - $8
Crispy Chicken - $7
Sandwiches
Served with choice of fries, house made chips or cup of soup
For an additional $3 house side salad
Crusted Chicken
$13
Chicken Breast, Jalapeno Coleslaw, Srirachi Aioli, Ciabatta Bun
Veggie Burger
$11
Sweet potatoes, black beans, tomato, guacamole, lettuce wrap or multi-grain bun
Kenyon Inn Reuben
$13
House-braised corned beef brisket, Guggisberg baby Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, thousand island dressing, pumpernickel and rye swirl bread
Waldorf Chicken Salad
$10
Chicken, Apples, Celery, Grapes, Toasted Walnuts, Lettuce, Toasted Croissant
Grilled Cheese
$9
Rustic or brioche bread. Choice of cheddar, Guggisberg baby Swiss, provolone or American cheeses. (Add turkey, bacon or ham for $2)
Half Pound Hamburger or Cheeseburger*
$12
Fresh ground brisket patty, lettuce, onion, tomato, honey Kaiser roll or multi-grain bun Choice of cheese: cheddar, American, bleu, Swiss or provolone
Entrées
All entrées served with vegetable of the day
A side salad may be added for an additional $5
Coconut Curry Chickpea
$22
Onion, Garlic, Coconut Milk, Tomato, Curry, Lime, Jasmine Rice
Thai Chili Bowl*
$18
Choice of: Salmon, Chicken or Shrimp with Thai Chili Sauce, Cucumber Kimchi, Fried Rice
*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.
Tasting Menu
$65
Spring Salad - Blood Orange Vinaigrette
Shrimp Primavera - Pesto Alfredo
Leg of Lamb - Red Wine Jus
Roth Creamery Cheese Plate - Fig Jam, Peppercorn Aioli
Espresso Layer Cake - Caramel Drizzle
Wine Flight
$30
Cantine Maschio Prosecco NV
Avito Pinot Grigio 2020
Fortress Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Les Volets Malbec 2019
Quady Electra Red Moscato 2020
*The Chef is able to make the tasting menu available on a table by table basis, and unfortunately cannot accommodate the tasting menu alongside the traditional a la carte menu simultaneously.
Appetizer
Bread Basket
$4
Charcuterie (for two)
$22
Cured Meat, Cheese
Pork and Apricot Terrine
$15
Pistachio, Sweet Pickle, Sour Cherry
Shrimp Skewer
$19
Sweet and Spicy Aioli
Duck Wing Confit
$16
Gorgonzola
Soup and Salads
Tomato Bisque
$7
Soup du Jour Market Price
Caesar*
$10
Romaine, garlic croutons, shredded parmesan, house-made dressing
Spinach
$10
Tomato, Avocado, Bacon, Shallot, White Cheddar, Honey Vinaigrette
All salads add:
Chicken - $6
Salmon* - $10
Shrimp - $8
Steak* - $8
Crispy Chicken - $7
Entrées
All entrées served with vegetable of the day
A side salad may be added for an additional $5
Angus NY Strip Steak*
$46
Horseradish Cream
Duck Breast*
$38
Fig Demi-Glace
Verlasso Salmon*
$32
Honey Garlic Sauce
Lamb du Jour*
$38
Red Wine Jus
Ravioli
Market Price
Coconut Curry Chickpea
$22
Coconut Curry Sauce
*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.
Desserts
All of our desserts are prepared in-house
Vanilla Crème Brulee
$8
Quady Electra Moscato $6
Roumieu-Lacoste Sauternes $9
Guinness and Bailey’s Chocolate Cake
$8
Sandeman Ruby $9
Quinto do Noval 2014 LBV $12
Espresso Layer Cake
$8
Geoffroy Ratafia de Champagne $15
Taylor Fladgate 30 Year Tawny $30
Fruit and Sorbet
$8
Quady Electra Red Moscato $6
Quinto do Noval 2014 LBV $12
Dessert Du Jour
$8
Ask Server for Preferred Pairing
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 $6
Quady Electra Red Moscato $6
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.
Appetizers
Crab Cake
$14
Maryland style, pan seared, citrus aioli
Pear and Blue Cheese Crostini
$12
Poached pear, blue cheese, walnuts, pickled red onion, toasted baguette
Soup and Salad
Hearts of Romaine Salad
$11
Gorgonzola, bacon lardons, red onion, cherry tomato, hard-boiled egg, House-made blue cheese dressing
Local Lamb, Leek and Cabbage Soup
Cup 3.75 - Bowl 4.25
Entrées
Surf and Turf*
$50
Beef tenderloin, choice of crab cake or seared scallops, white cheddar roasted-garlic mashed potatoes
Scallops
$32
Pan Seared scallops, lemon risotto, sweet pea puree
Lamb Shank*
$28
Braised local lamb, red wine demi-glace, white cheddar roasted-garlic mashed potatoes
All entrees served with vegetable du jour.*
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.
