Tarragon

My BF surprised me with a trip over Valentine's weekend in Amish country and while we did not stay at the Honey Run Inn, we did experience a fantastic dinner on our first night here. The grounds were gorgeous and 2 of these stars simply go to Oscar, the resident cat mascot here. Oscar walked the hilly trail with us and accompanied us on our tour of the grounds. It was so sweet and he was so friendly and plump and surprisingly agile. My BF was so enamored with Oscar that we might have to stay at one of the honeycomb suites just to lure Oscar into staying a night with us, LOL! So back to the restaurant here--wow! I'm not easily impressed with fine dining or upscale American fare but this place gave me a great experience. We didn't have reservations but they were able to offer us the last table for two. The ambiance was classy, modern with a classic twist and filled with complementary lighting for that romantic view. Our waiter was animated, warm and very knowledgeable about all the dishes. The free "bread" that was offered was so unique and good we bought a second helping. I had a clams tapas dish that had a good enough portion to keep me full! BF and I were impressed with the taste, presentation, speed of service and menu selection. It was more upscale but not overly expensive. Just wonderful. Would love to come back just to try their brunch.

Fancy. Yes out in the woods, in Amish country. Sinatra, Bennett, Martin...throwback 50s music playing. Fits with vibe. Small and creative menu. Had an extraordinary strip steak meal. Was like butter in my mouth. Served with a butter bean medley. So so good. Even the dinner salad was memorable. Lastly, our server was very helpful in making our selection and she was right on. Not inexpensive but worth the experience. Too busy savoring meal to take photo.

This place is a fabulous find. In Holmes County, what you mostly get are tourist traps trying to convince you there's something more to Amish cooking than typical Midwestern cuisine, as if for some reason the Amish have some secret. They don't. They're Midwestern cooks, definitely used to cooking for larger families than the typical Midwestern home cook, but they're using the same recipes and techniques. It's perfectly good Midwestern food, and generally lots of it, but there's nothing special about Amish cooking than any other small-town Midwestern homecooking. There are also a few joints for locals, and they're great, but they aren't fine dining. Tarragon, at the Inn at Honey Run, is the only fine dining option in the entire county.The food at Tarragon is thoughtful, the service professional but friendly, the ambience really great. Beautiful understated decor that reflects the lovely rural setting. Floor-to-ceiling windows looking out over woods and farms below, including homes visible through the woods where you can see people carrying lanterns after dark. Music, mostly light jazz, at just the right level, tables just far enough apart. I would very happily return to this place.This place isn't for everyone. The reviewer who recommended Mrs. Yoder's Kitchen as providing "similar ambiance and food options" just made me laugh. Mrs. Yoder's is great, don't get me wrong -- excellent fried chicken -- but it's a buffet that charges by the pound ($8 bucks a pound last time I checked), so saying it's got similar food and ambiance is just silly. Or recommending you drive 45 minutes to Massillon or Dover when there's a great restaurant right here? They've been having staffing issues since the beginning of the pandemic, but they seem to be trying hard.

Awful experience! Zero stars if I could. We had a reservation at 7:45pm but we got to the area earlier than expected so I called the place if it was ok to come in earlier (6pm), the person said ok but might be a little wait and we can have a drink at the bar while waiting..sure no problem. We got to the restaurant only to be told by the waiter, they will STILL sit us at 7:45pm! Mind you there were about 10 tables open, only 2-3 tables had diners. Unfathomable!!!

My wife and I tried a random getaway this year for our anniversary, and ended up settling at The Inn at Honey Run...settling is an understatement, because this place was fantastic. We booked reservations for 6:00 for dinner. Prior to arriving, we had scoped out the menu, and it looked almost like a prix fixe situation, however our server advised we could order whatever we wanted. Seeing as that we wanted to try everything, we started off with ALL the appetizers. I must mention that upon arrival, if you are staying in a "Club Level" accommodation, you have access to a small plate and wine of your choosing. We chose the Roasted Pork Belly, with Bread/Butter pickles, cold braised red cabbage, sweet mustard, on grilled bread. It was to die for!For appetizers, we got the Littleneck Clams, which are stuffed with pork belly, slivered garlic, shallots, lemon, white wine, parsley, and croutons. 7/10!Fried calamari, which is served with olives, capers, sun dried tomatoes, basil, and lemon/herb mayo. This was great! 8/10!Prior to apps, we received the bread course. This was our absolute favorite. Crispy, fluffy flatbread (pita-esque) that came with a tomato/basic butter and parm to sprinkle on top. I was slightly angry the next day that my wife and killed the leftovers without leaving me any.Bratwurst with mustard, served with pickled apples and braised red cabbage. Standout of the app round. 10/10!For next course, wife had the miso mushroom soup, which was delicious but I didn't snag a photo. I had the crispy duck salad, which was every bit as good as it sounds.Entree round! My wife had the crispy salmon, which again I didn't snag a photo of, but I did taste and it was fantastic. I myself had the pork chop with peach chutney, corn salad, and salt roasted potatoes. It was incredible!For dessert, I had the semi-frozen key lime dish, and without question, I can say it was one of the most delicious things I've ever tasted. Long story short, if you're in the area, try this place! I was amazed to see local Amish folks dining in, that's how good it is!

It's hard to know where to start. Superb. Just superb. Here's the back story. I am here on business so I don't know the area. If you are reading this then you know that Millersburg/Berlin/Holmes county is a beautiful part of Ohio many people travel to experience the Amish countryside. Then you also know that the area is farmland and countryside so, while beautiful it is not jammed packed with industry and restaurants. In that setting TARRAGON is the restaurant of the Honey Run Inn. It is tucked away off a remote (at least to me) state road and when i entered the property I felt the zen and nature take over my soul...a bit much? Well, if you go there you will understand.The restaurant. Perfect for an adult dinner. Kids will hate it. And parent will enjoy the tranquil ambience. The menu is be curated by the chef with fresh and local ingredients. My attendant recommended everything I had and it was perfect. The bratwurst for app was spectacular; then miso soup was beautiful and delicious; the Bibb salad with tarragon was art; and the chicken with mushrooms and croquette was rich and out of this world.Yes, worth the short drive in the country (10 min from Berlin and 10 min from downtown Millersburg).Thanks Tarragon for a wonderful meal.

This is really sad when so many restaurants are struggling to survive but I tried to make a reservation for 11 people and the chef would not accommodate this large of a group in spite of photos showing large tables in the restaurant. I have been there giving them my business on at least 4 occasions. This is how they treat their return business. Wow. I hope they realize that people talk and I am going to be talking for quite a long time about this.

We tried to call Tarragon for a reservation that night and no one answered the phone. We tried to make a reservation on the restaurant website - no reservations were available. We decided to just drive to the restaurant. When we arrived there was one couple in the restaurant. The person who met us was clearly not interested in providing service and was just very weird in his explanation. We arrived well before the business rush so not sure what the snotty attitude was about.

This was our favorite restaurant in the area, and a big reason we visited Holmes county. They changed the menu a few months ago and unfortunately removed everything we ordered (a wonderful Ribeye, and great breakfast options such as waffle with fresh fruit). We tried the replacements and did not enjoy them. We really miss the wonderful meals we had here but will not be returning.

If you are looking for atmosphere, great food and stunning views, this is the place. It's tucked away in the woods for a quiet serene atmosphere. The 1st photo is of the Honeycombs-they are literally rooms tucked up into the hillside.