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Stay, Eat, Explore.
Gambier, Ohio • Est. 1984

A place to stay.
A table worth the drive.

An independent inn and Knox County's only four-star restaurant on the Kenyon College campus and open to everyone.
Kenyon Inn & Restaurant with brick exterior and white columns, blue shutters, outdoor seating, and a curved walkway through green lawn.
Kenyon Inn & Restaurant with brick exterior and white columns, blue shutters, outdoor seating, and a curved walkway through green lawn.
Independent & Open to all

You don't need a reason to be here

The Kenyon Inn & Restaurant is its own business that's been welcoming guests since 1984. We are associated with Kenyon College, but not a part of it, and open to anyone who wants a great room or great meal in Knox County.

We have a beautiful campus, plenty of close trails, and source from local farms for our restaurant. Whether you're passing through, looking for a weekend away from Columbus, or just want a romantic dinner, we've got you covered.
The restaurant

Knox County's only four-star table

Enjoy chef-crafted lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch at Kenyon Inn & Restaurant, a four-star restaurant recognized by The Columbus Dispatch. Settle into its elegant yet relaxed atmosphere for a memorable meal, fine wine, or a drink from the full-service bar.
Round restaurant table set with red folded napkins, water glasses, silverware, and water carafes.
Round restaurant table set with red folded napkins, water glasses, silverware, and water carafes.
weddings • Meetings • Catering

Planning something?

We host private dinners, weddings, corporate meetings, and off-site catering throughout Knox County. The events team handles the details.
Table set for dining with folded red and green napkins, silverware, glasses, and a white poinsettia centerpiece.
FAQs

Common questions about us

Can I host a wedding or private event at the Inn?

Yes. We host weddings, corporate meetings, private dinners, and catering both on-site and off. The events team handles everything from an intimate dinner for twelve to a full wedding reception. Start with an inquiry through our Special Events page.

What makes the restaurant four-star?

The restaurant earned its four-star rating from the Columbus Dispatch, making it the only four-star dining in Knox County. We source from local farms and producers — Lone Pine Ranch for beef, Ohio City Pasta, Gerber Farms, Ohio Cider Company — and the menu changes with the season. Read more on our Dine page.

Where exactly is the Kenyon Inn?

We're at 100 W. Wiggin Street in Gambier, Ohio 43022, on the Kenyon College campus about 50 minutes from Columbus and 90 minutes from Cleveland. Gambier is a small village, so the Inn is easy to find once you're in town — see our Contact page for directions and hours.

Do I need to be affiliated with Kenyon College to stay or dine here?

Not at all. The Kenyon Inn is its own business, independent of the college and open to everyone. You don't need a graduation, a reunion, or a theater ticket — you can book a room or reserve a table the same way you would at any inn or restaurant.