Crafted at Boone Tavern
Berea's landmark dining room inside the historic Boone Tavern Hotel, owned by Berea College and partly staffed by students. Famous for its spoonbread — the dish that inspired Berea's annual Spoonbread Festival — plus refined takes on Kentucky classics.
About Crafted at Boone Tavern
Operating since 1909, the Boone Tavern Hotel is Berea's most famous address. The remodeled restaurant, Crafted at Boone Tavern, offers a creative take on traditional Kentucky and Southern cuisine. The signature spoonbread — a soft, soufflé-like cornbread — is served with nearly every meal and is such a local institution that Berea celebrates it with an entire festival each fall. Reservations are recommended and can be made online via OpenTable or by calling (859) 985-3700. Hours: Mon–Thu & Sun 7:00 AM–8:00 PM, Fri–Sat 7:00 AM–9:00 PM, with weekend brunch Saturday and Sunday 11:00 AM–2:00 PM.
Verified Hours & Status
Daily 7:00 AM–8:00 PM (Fri–Sat until 9:00 PM); Weekend Brunch Sat–Sun 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Contact & Location
100 N Main St, Berea, KY 40403 (859) 985-3700 Source: Historic Boone Tavern Hotel & OpenTableLast verified: 2026-11-04