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
Chef's Choice Tacos
3 per order: ask vour server for today's details
Parfait
House made Granola, Vanilla Yogurt, Fresh Berry Medley
Pierogies (Brunch Portion)
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
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
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 (Brunch Portion)
Ginger soy sauce
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
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
Chef's Choice Tacos
3 per order: ask vour server for today's details
Crab Rangoon
Served with orange sambal sauce
Pierogies
Served with a garlic cheese sauce
Smoked Salmon Tappas
Served on petite garlic Naan bread with goat cheese mousse
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
Bread Basket
Charcuterie Board
Served with sour cherry spread
Chicken Lemongrass Potstickers
Ginger Soy Sauce
Flat Bread
White cheddar salami, cranberries
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
Sandwiches
Chicken Caprese
Chicken Breast, Fresh Mozzarella, Local Tomatoes, Spinach, Blood Orange Balsamic Reduction on a Brioche Bun
KI Mac
Local ground lamb patties, shredded lettuce, onion, KI sauce on a Kaiser Bun
Pulled Pork
Braised local pork, Spicy Korean slaw, Korean Style BBQ, chili-garlic Aioli on Cuban Bread
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 (Dinner Portion)
Cauliflower pasta, green bell peppers, beech mushrooms, miso broth
Lamb du Jour* (Dinner Portion)
Lemon Garlic Shrimp
Chive and garlic linguini
Pork Chops*
Ravioli
Ask your server for today’s details
Verlasso Salmon* (Dinner Portion)
Hot Honey Dijon Glaze
*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.
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Please come by to get an application or you can email us kenyon.inn@kenyon.edu
