Located in Brunswick County, VA, east of Pea Hill Creek Bridge on Lake Gaston
7001 Gasburg Road, Valentines, VA
434-577-6020 | Reservations Accepted
Located in Brunswick County, VA, east of Pea Hill Creek Bridge on Lake Gaston
7001 Gasburg Road, Valentines, VA
434-577-6020 | Reservations Accepted
Our famous Sunday buffet with an Easter twist! Salad Bar and Homemade Yeast Rolls, Special Entrées Including a Carving Station with Chef Coop serving sugar cured ham and roast beef, added to our popular classics, and two vegetarian selections. Selected Southern Sides, Assorted Desserts. Price excludes beverage.
See Facebook post for entrées and reservation details. Call 434-577-6020 for reservations.
20 minute wait
20 minute wait
Includes 4 proteins (always Fried Chicken), 6 veggies (select varieties), salad bar, beverage, rolls, and dessert bar
* Consuming raw or undercooked meats or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
We love serving our customers and hope to see you soon! We kindly ask that you call ahead for parties larger than 4 so that we can have your table set up when you arrive.
Mon | 03:00 pm – 08:00 pm | |
Tue | Closed | |
Wed | Closed | |
Thu | 03:00 pm – 09:00 pm | |
Fri | 03:00 pm – 09:00 pm | |
Sat | 03:00 pm – 09:00 pm | |
Sun | 11:00 am – 03:30 pm |
01/18
At Kennon House, we pride ourselves on creating a warm and inviting atmosphere where friends and family can gather. Our story began with a passion for great food and exceptional service in a beloved special setting, which continues to drive us every day still use many of the original recipes, and are adding new menu selections a long the way. We take great pride in being a treasured destination for locals and visitors. Today, we offer Kennon House classics like our famous Fried Chicken and Brunswick Stew, expanded to embrace upscale comfort food with a flair, weekly specials, Sunday country buffet, and bar service with beer, wine, and spirits.
You may choose to dine in a more intimate setting with soft lighting and table cloths or in a more casual area accented with a huge fireplace (where our Sunday buffet is set up). Or sit around the lovely expanded bar that was added in 2024. We also offer take-out food service.
The Kennon House can accommodate larger groups up to 30 in a private dining room upon special request; please call ahead to arrange. We can also accommodate dinner meetings in the main dining area on nights the restaurant is not open.
Regarding reservations, they are usually not required but suggested and especially if you are thinking of visiting during busy seasonal weekends or have a party larger than 4 so that we can have your table set up when you arrive.
If you need handicap access, there is a ramp that connects to the porch on the west wing of the building.
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Located in a historic landmark also referred to as the Mud House, the original part of the structure was built in 1792 and served as a private residence with rich history from the Civil War era and the final years of the Kennon sisters.
After it was no longer occupied, Kathleen Wright had the vision for the restaurant which she expanded to include the west wing and opened for business with her husband Hunter in the early 1970s. It quickly became a treasured destination and outstanding dining experience for locals and visitors featuring our classics Fried Chicken and Brunswick Stew, and expanded along the way with an alcohol license, upscale comfort food with a flair, and weekend buffets.
Kathleen ran it until 2003. Then Dennis Monds carried it forward for the next two decades. Additional owner-investors became involved in 2023 and 2024 who facilitated repairs, updates, and renovation to the building. The bar area was expanded into the west wing with the introduction of a Sports Bar theme in spring 2024. Since the beginning of 2025, new Managing Owners of the restaurant, Kerry Huff with Pete and Tami Richardson (Lake Gaston Pizza), chefs Sophia and Coop, and dedicated kitchen and service staff have taken the reins, to continue focus on its roots and Kathleen's vision, without the Sports Bar feature. The beautiful new bar area can be used to enjoy a drink or dinner!
If you are a history buff, you may be interested in the following detailed history. Also please be sure to visit the Kennon Room Museum located in one of the original rooms on the left of the main entrance on the east end. Established in 2024, it was designed in a joint effort by the University of Virginia and Historian Fred Taylor.
We love sharing the story and are proud to be part of its past, present, and future!
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