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
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
Crispy Tofu
$22
Ginger Soy Sauce, 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
$55 (February 23rd, 2023)
Strawberry Salad - Champagne Vinaigrette
Salmon En Croute - Dill Vin Blanc
Venison Sausage Cassoulet - Whole Grain Mustard Demi Glace
Charcuterie Board - Fig Jam
Vanilla Cheesecake - Raspberry Coulis
Wine Flight
$35
Col Dorato Prosecco NV
Chateau de Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2020
Chateau Pey La Tour Merlot Blend 2016
Domaine de Fontsainte Corbieres Carignan 2020
RWC New York Malmsey Madeira NV
*The Chef is able to make the tasting menu available on a table by table basis, and unfortunately cannot always accommodate the tasting menu alongside the traditional a la carte menu at the same table.
Appetizer
Bread Basket
$4
Venison Sausage Cassoulet
$18
Choron Sauce
Chicken Lemongrass Potstickers
$12
Ginger Soy Sauce
Salmon En Croute
$15
Dill Vin Blanc
Soup and Salads
Tomato Bisque
$7
Caesar*
$10
Romaine, garlic croutons, shredded parmesan, house-made dressing
Spinach
$10
Tomato, Avocado, Bacon, Shallot, White Cheddar, Honey Vinaigrette
Soup du Jour
Market Price
Entrées
All Entrées Served with Chef's Selections for Starch and Vegetable
Filet Mignon*
$46
Red Wine Demi
Pork Chop
$28
Apple, Bacon, Whiskey Cream Sauce
Verlasso Salmon*
$32
Honey Garlic Sauce
Lamb du Jour*
$34
(Sauce Varies)
Chicken Alfredo
$25
Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce
Crispy Tofu
$22
Ginger Soy Sauce
Lemon Garlic Shrimp
$30
Chive and Garlic Linguini
*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
$9
Quady Electra Moscato $3
Roumieu-Lacoste Sauternes $9
Guinness and Bailey’s Chocolate Cake
$9
Sandeman Ruby $9
Quinto do Noval 2014 LBV $12
Espresso Layer Cake
$9
Geoffroy Ratafia de Champagne $15
Taylor Fladgate 30 Year Tawny $30
Fruit and Sorbet
$9
Quady Electra Red Moscato $3
Quinto do Noval 2014 LBV $12
Dessert Du Jour
$9
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 $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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