Few People Know One Of The Nicest Restaurants In America Is Hiding In Small-Town Ohio
There’s something very special about the small town of Granville, Ohio, a place where buttoned-up New England influence meets Midwest sensibility. A planned community in the heart of the Buckeye State, Granville was founded in 1805 by people from the town of Granville, Massachusetts. Today, the Ohio town celebrates its history in everything from its many plaques and statues to its historic homes and longstanding restaurants… including The Granville Inn, one of the nicest restaurants in America.
Built in 1924, The Granville Inn is a community treasure that boasts luxurious guest rooms, an opulent ballroom, and one of the nicest fine dining restaurants in Ohio.
In 1923, John Sutphin Jones commissioned the construction of The Granville Inn in the Jacobethan Revival style on the site of the Granville Female College, which had closed its doors in 1898. Beautifully restored and renovated for guests, the Inn’s opening on June 26, 1924 was attended by as many as five thousand people!
Today, The Granville Inn remains as popular as ever, with its historic halls and gilded grace making an amazing locale for events and weddings -- and a memorable fine dining experience for Ohioans.
A winner of numerous awards and accolades over the years, The Granville Inn offers imaginative, chef-inspired dishes, locally sourced foods, and impeccable service.
Drawing inspiration from his childhood in Alabama and experiences at some of California's most acclaimed Michelin-starred restaurants, Chef Tripp Mauldin creates meals that are as beautiful to admire as they are delicious to eat.
Popular menu items include New York Strip, Fedora Salad, Butternut Squash Ravioli, and Seafood Cioppino, each of which showcases the freshest and most seasonable ingredients possible.
Of course, "fine dining" and a delicious burger and French fries are not mutually exclusive, with The Inn's house-made Granville Burger being one of the best in the Buckeye State!
When you’re craving local and seasonal dishes, there’s no place like The Granville Inn. With its historic atmosphere, indoor and outdoor seating, and amazing menu, you're in for an unforgettable dining experience at this small-town restaurant in Ohio.
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