Location: 25 Green Valley Dr. (Main St.), Enon
Contact: (937) 864-1307
Background/Overview: Joseph R. Catanzaro was a visitor at the restaurant for over 30 years. He's now an elected Mad River Township Trustee. For many decades, he's been the owner of Catanzaro's Pizza and Subs on Dayton Avenue. The Catanzaro family has continually owned and operated different venues of business in Springfield since 1889.
From 1975, William Paul (Dave) and Patricia (Pat) Stacy owned The Carriage Inn until they retired this year. Catanzaro purchased the establishment on Oct. 16, 2014. He said the transition has gone smoothly due to the perseverance of executive chef Benny Williams, head waitress Martha Frock, new assistant Nicolas Catanzaro and the approximately 30 dedicated staff members who have also stayed on.
The menu is known for its freshly made traditional American food, and since the new owner is Italian it now includes homemade specialty dinners with Italian flavors. “It’s a family place where children are welcome and conversation is clean,” said Catanzaro, who noted that a grand opening celebration is coming soon.
Average check per person: Breakfast (under $6); lunch (under $7); dinner (under$10).
The Menu:
Beverages: Coffee is brought to each table in a six-cup canister. Hot tea, iced tea, and Coca-Cola products are provided with free refills.
Kids Corner (10 and under): Meal includes vegetable, applesauce, jello or pudding, and beverage; Kids Salad Bar.
Breakfast (served all day): Eggwiches on bun or toast; Farmer's Omelette; Steak & Eggs.
Daily Specials (could be): "All-You-Can-Eat" Spaghetti w/Garlic Bread and Salad Bar; Ham & Cabbage w/Fried Potatoes and Cornbread; Salmon Patties w/Potato or Vegetable and Salad Bar.
Sandwiches: Chopped Steak; Grilled Pork Loin; The Club House.
Weekend Specials: Pecan Belgian Waffle (served on Saturday/Sunday morning only); Sunday has family-style "All-You-Can-Eat" Broasted Chicken w/sides.
Salads: Chef's Salad w/Turkey or Ham; Grilled Chicken Breast Salad; Variety Salad Bar.
Breads: Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits and Catanzaro's Italian Bread.
Dinners: Broasted Chicken; Choice Beef Liver w/Grilled Onions; Deep Sea Scallops; Hand Battered Fresh White Fish; Ham Steak w/Cherry Sauce; Fresh Glazed Chicken Livers w/Bacon; Two Grilled and Floured Pork Chops.
Desserts: Homemade Pies; Italian Spumoni Ice Cream.
Hours: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day.
Directions: Take Exit 48 off I-70 West toward Donnelsville/Enon. Turn left onto Enon Road/N. Xenia Dr. Turn left onto E. Main St. The Carriage Inn sits directly across from the firehouse.
Parking: Ample parking surrounds the restaurant. There are two entrances, with the back entrance being wheelchair accessible.
Group seating: Advance notice for groups of eight or more guests is appreciated at this "walk-in" restaurant.
Payment: Credit cards and cash accepted.
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