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 11am -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
Appetizers
Soups & Salads
Brunch
Sandwiches
Served with your choice of house-made fries, chips, cup of soup, or a side house salad (+$3)
Entrees
Items served only before 3pm: Nutella French Toast, French Toast, Pancakes, Two Eggs, Cheese Omelet, Omelet Du Jour, Steak and Eggs, Eggs Benedict, Croissant Sandwich
Items served only after 5pm: Verlasso Salmon, Lamb du Jour, Chicken Alfredo, Crispy Tofu, Beef Bolognese
*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
Soups & Salads
Soup du Jour
cup $5.00
Tomato Bisque
cup $4.00
Caesar*
Romaine Lettuce, Garlic Croutons, Parmesan, House-Made Caesar Dressing (side $5.00) // Add-On: Chicken +$7, Salmon +$10, Shrimp +$10, Flat Iron Steak +$10
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
Harvest
Mixed Greens, Avocado, Cucumber, Craisins, Pepitas, Seasonal Squash, Pomegranate-Giner Vinaigrette (Side: $6.00) // Add-On: Chicken +$7, Salmon +$10, Shrimp +$10, Flat Iron Steak +$10
House
Mixed Greens, Parmesan Cheese, Red Onion, Cucumber, Cherry Tomatoes, Balsamic Vinaigrette (side $5.00) // 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)
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
Chef's choice Filet of Fish, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Chipotle Ranch, Brioche Bun //Choice of Blackened, Grilled, 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
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
Veggie Burger
Sweet Potato, Black Beans, Tomato, Guacamole, Brioche Bun (GF/Vegan ~ without bun)
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*
Fried Rice, Cucumber, Kimchi // Choice of Chicken $15.00, Crispy Chicken $16.00, Salmon $18.00, Shrimp $18.00, Flat Iron Steak* $18.00 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
Bread Basket
Calamari
Sweet and Spicy Sauce
Charcuterie Board
Meats, Cheese, Fruit, Bread, Cranberry Spread
Falafel Bites
Tzatziki Sauce
Soups & Salads
Soup du Jour
cup $5.00
Tomato Bisque
cup $4.00
Caesar*
Romaine Lettuce, Garlic Croutons, Parmesan, House-Made Caesar Dressing (side $5.00) // Add-On: Chicken +$7, Salmon +$10, Shrimp +$10, Flat Iron Steak +$10
Harvest
Mixed Greens, Avocado, Cucumber, Craisins, Pepitas, Seasonal Squash, Pomegranate-Giner Vinaigrette (Side: $6.00) // Add-On: Chicken +$7, Salmon +$10, Shrimp +$10, Flat Iron Steak +$10
House
Mixed Greens, Parmesan Cheese, Red Onion, Cucumber, Cherry Tomatoes, Balsamic Vinaigrette (side $5.00) // Add-On: Chicken +$7, Salmon +$10, Shrimp +$10, Flat Iron Steak +$10
Wedge
Romaine Wedge, Bacon Lardons, Tomatoes, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Blue Cheese Dressing // 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)
Flat Iron Steak*
Shredded Lettuce, Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Pesto Mayonnaise, Sourdough Bread (GF ~ No Bun)
Shredded Pork
Orange Sauce, Sesame Ginger Slaw, Brioche Bun (GF ~ No Bun)
Southwest Lamb
Chimichurri Sauce, Black Bean Corn Salsa, Pepper Jack Cheese Ciabatta Bun (GF ~ No Bun)
Entrees
Beef Ribeye*
Tri Pepper Demi-Glace, Mashed Rutabaga, Vegetables (GF ~ No Demi-Glace)
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Cuts, Mushrooms, Cream Sauce, Red Pepper Pappardelle Pasta
Butternut Squash Ravioli
Maple Cream Sauce // Add to Pasta: Chicken +$7, Salmon +$10, Shrimp +$10, Flat Iron Steak +$10
Chicken Carbonara
Creamy Carbonara Sauce Pumpkin, Pancetta, Peas, Parmesan Cheese, Angel Hair Pasta
Market Fresh Fish*
See Server for Details
Roasted Spaghetti Squash
Miso Sauce, White Bean, Mushrooms, Tomato, Onion (GF) // Add-On: Chicken +$7, Salmon +$10, Shrimp +$10, Flat Iron Steak +$10
Shrimp Jumbalaya
Sriracha Sausage, Onion, Celery, Peppers, Red Himalayan Rice
Stuffed Pork Chop*
Apple, Bacon, Onion, Cider-Dijon Glaze, Baked Sweet Potato, Vegetables
Verlasso Salmon*
Apple Bourbon Glaze, Red Himalayan Rice, Vegetables (GF)
*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
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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