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Kings Contrivance Restaurant
10150 Shaker Dr
Columbia, US-MD 21046
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Dinner
Available for Indoor Dining and Curbside Takeaway
Soups and Appetizers
Shellfish Bisque
$9.00
Lobster, Shrimp and Crab Meat in a Creamy Bisque with Sherry
Maryland Crab Soup
$8.00
gluten-free
Eggplant and Pine Nut Fritters
$7.00
With Pomodoro Sauce and Olive Butter
Spicy Shrimp
$12.00
Lightly Fried, Tossed in a Chili Cream Sauce, Sweet and Spicy Cucumber Salad and Crushed Macadamia Nuts
House Made Fresh Mozzarella
$10.00
With Tomatoes, Basil Oil and Balsamic Vinegar
gluten-free
Chilled Jumbo Shrimp
$14.00
With Cocktail Sauce
gluten-free
Smoked Salmon Garni
$12.00
Diced Red Onions, Capers, Horseradish Cream Sauce and Toast Points
gluten-free
Crispy Fried Oysters
$14.00
With Two Sauces
Escargots Bourguignonne
$10.00
gluten-free
Bread Basket with Butter
$6.00Salads
Caesar Salad
$9.00
With Croutons and Shaved Parmesan Cheese
gluten-free
Mesclun Salad
$10.00
Mixed Field Greens with Dried Cranberries, Caramelized Walnuts, Goat Cheese and Walnut-Raspberry Vinaigrette
gluten-free
Garden Salad
$9.00
Mixed Lettuce, Cucumber, Tomatoes, Carrots and Celery Tossed with Ranch Dressing
gluten-free
Iceberg Lettuce Salad
$10.00
With Bacon, Tomatoes, Red Onions, and Blue Cheese Dressing
gluten-free
Seafood
Pepita-Crusted Norwegian Salmon
$30.00
With Jumbo Lump Crab Meat, Spinach and Herb Butter Cream Sauce
gluten-free
Stuffed Shrimp
$36.00
With Jumbo Lump Crab Meat, Lemon Butter, Green Beans and Carrots
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake
With Sweet Potato Fries, Green Beans and Rémoulade Sauce
- 8 oz $32.00
Meats and Fowls
Chicken Breast Florentine
$22.00
Topped with Spinach and Mozzarella Cheese Served on a Bed of Linguine Pasta with Tomato Sauce
Pan-Seared Beef Tips
$26.00
With Carrots, Broccoli, Risotto Croquette and Green Peppercorn Sauce
Roasted Duck Breast
$29.00
With Orange-Ginger Sauce, Fruit Compote, Green Beans and Mashed Potatoes
Double-Cut Pork Chop
$30.00
With Sautéed Broccoli, Sweet-Spicy Mango-Cherry Sauce and Whipped Sweet Potatoes
gluten-free
Grilled New York Strip
$36.00
With Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Sautéed Onions and Merlot Sauce
Grilled New Zealand Lamb Chops
$42.00
With Mint-Cabernet Sauvignon Sauce, Whipped Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans
Roquefort-Crusted Filet Mignon
$48.00
With Merlot Sauce, Green Beans, Carrots and Risotto Croquette
Main
Selections May Vary
Chocolate Raspberry Cake
$8.00
Flourless Chocolate Cake with a Chocolate Raspberry Ganache
Key Lime Pie
$8.00
On a Graham Cracker Crust, Whipped Cream and Vanilla Ice Cream
Lemon-Apricot Cheesecake
$8.00
Crème Anglaise, Whipped Cream and Strawberry Compote
Tiramisu
$8.50
Mascarpone Mousse and Ladyfingers Laced with Coffee Ganache, Espresso and Kahlua
Ice Cream and Sorbets
$6.00
Chocolate, Vanilla and Coconut Ice Cream and Raspberry and Mango Sorbet
Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée
$8.50First Course
Shellfish Bisque
Lobster, Shrimp and Crab Meat in a Creamy Bisque with Sherry
Chilled Jumbo Shrimp
With Cocktail Sauce
Caesar Salad
With Croutons and Shaved Parmesan Cheese
Eggplant and Pine Nut Fritters
With Pomodoro Sauce and Olive Butter
Entrées
Pepita-Crusted Norwegian Salmon
With Jumbo Lump Crab Meat, Spinach and Herb Butter Cream Sauce
Pan-Seared Filet Mignon
With Green Peppercorn Sauce, Green Beans, Carrots and Risotto Croquette
Stuffed Lobster Tail
With Jumbo Lump Crab Meat, Green Beans and Sweet Potato Fries
Chef's Choice Vegetable Plate
Desserts
Chocolate Raspberry Cake
Flourless Chocolate Cake with a Chocolate Raspberry Ganache
Key Lime Pie
On a Graham Cracker Crust, Whipped Cream and Vanilla Ice Cream
Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée
Featured Items
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Chef's Selection of Hors d'Oeuvres
Open Bar with Select Bottled Wine with Dinner
First Course
Shellfish Bisque
Lobster, Shrimp and Crab Meat in a Creamy Bisque with Sherry
Baked Brie
Wrapped with Puff Pastry and Topped with Fruit Compote, Toasted Almonds and Port-Wine Balsamic Reduction
Chilled Jumbo Shrimp
With Cocktail Sauce Caesar Salad
Caesar Salad
With Croutons and Shaved Parmesan Cheese
Entrées
Pepita-Crusted Norwegian Salmon
With Jumbo Lump Crab Meat, Spinach and Herb Butter Cream Sauce
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake (8 oz)
With Sweet Potato Fries, Green Beans and Rémoulade Sauce
Veal Scaloppine Oscar
Jumbo Lump Crab Meat, Asparagus, Carrots, Risotto Croquette and Béarnaise Sauce
Grilled New York Strip
With Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Sautéed Onions and Merlot Sauce
Chef's Choice Vegetable Plate
Desserts
Chocolate Raspberry Cake
Flourless Chocolate Cake with a Chocolate Raspberry Ganache
Key Lime Pie
On a Graham Cracker Crust with Whipped Cream and Vanilla Ice Cream
Tiramisu
Mascarpone Mousse and Ladyfingers Laced with Coffee Ganache, Espresso and Kahlua
First Course
Shellfish Bisque
Lobster, Shrimp and Crab Meat in a Creamy Bisque with Sherry
Maryland Crab Soup
Eggplant and Pine Nut Fritters
With Pomodoro Sauce and Olive Butter
Mesclun Salad
Mixed Field Greens, Dried Cranberries, Goat Cheese and Walnut-Raspberry Vinaigrette
Entrées
Pepita-Crusted Norwegian Salmon
With Jumbo Lump Crab Meat, Spinach and Herb Butter Cream Sauce
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake (8 oz.)
With Sweet Potato Fries, Green Beans and Rémoulade Sauce
Grilled New York Strip
With Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Sautéed Onions and Merlot Sauce
Chef's Choice Vegetable Plate
Desserts
Chocolate Raspberry Cake
Flourless Chocolate Cake with a Chocolate Raspberry Ganache
Key Lime Pie
On a Graham Cracker Crust with Whipped Cream and Vanilla Ice Cream
Tiramisu
Mascarpone Mousse and Ladyfingers Laced with Coffee Ganache, Espresso and Kahlua
First Course
Shellfish Bisque
Lobster, Shrimp and Crab Meat in a Creamy Bisque with Sherry
Maryland Crab Soup
Eggplant and Pine Nut Fritters
With Pomodoro Sauce and Olive Butter
Mesclun Salad
Mixed Field Greens, Dried Cranberries, Goat Cheese and Walnut-Raspberry Vinaigrette
Entrées
Pepita-Crusted Norwegian Salmon
With Jumbo Lump Crab Meat, Spinach and Herb Butter Cream Sauce
Chicken Breast Florentine
Topped with Spinach, Mozzarella Cheese Served on a Bed of Linguine Pasta with Tomato Sauce
Pan-Seared Beef Tips
With Green Beans, Carrots, Risotto Croquette and Green Peppercorn Sauce
Chef's Choice Vegetable Plate
Open Bars
Alcohol bar options are based on guests at least 21 years of age. All alcohol must be provided by the kings contrivance restaurant.
Non-Alcohol
Includes Fruit Punches, Juices, Sodas, and Sparkling Cider
- (per person) $8.00
Wine, Beer, and Punch (Includes)
Selected Vintage Wines, Selected Import and Domestic Beer, Alcoholic or Non-Alcoholic Fruit Punch, Juices, Sodas, and a champagne
- (per person) $24.00
Wine Bar
Includes Selected Varietal Wines and Sodas
- (per person) $26.00
Open Rail
Includes House/Rail Liquor, Domestic Beers, House Wines, Juices, Sodas, and a Champagne Toast
- (per person) $24.00
Open Premium – 4-Hour Time Limit
Includes Selected Super Premium and Premium Liquors (excludes certain Cognacs, Ports and Liqueurs). Also includes Imported and Domestic Beers, Juices, Sodas and a Champagne Toast
- For Afternoon Events (per person) $33.00
- For Evening Events (per person) $38.00
Champagne Toast
Includes an Individual Champagne Toast
- (per person) $4.00
Count or Tally Bars
$7.50 – $16.50
Each drink is charged individually. Count Bar can be combined with an Open Bar (e.g. Open Wine Bar with Counted Cocktails). Average prices for cocktails range from
Wine by the Bottle
Choose selections from our extensive Wine List. Wines are charged by the bottle and only for the bottles served
Hors d'Oeuvres
$125 Per 50 Pieces
Chicken or Beef Satay
With Spicy Peanut-Tamarind Sauce
Smoked Salmon Canapé
Melon & Prosciutto Skewers
Tomato & Mozzarella Skewers
Mozzarella en Carroza
Spanakopita
Vegetable Spring Rolls
Vegetable Pancakes
Chicken Saltimbocca
Wrapped with Sage and Prosciutto Ham
Franks in a Blanket
Artichoke and Goat Cheese Wontons
Chicken Parmesan Puff
Fried Calamari
With Spicy Tomato Sauce
Chef's Selections
A la Carte Reception Items
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
Minimum 25 Pieces
- (per piece) $4.50
Fried Crab Balls
Minimum 25 Pieces
- (per piece) $3.75
Crispy Fried Oysters
- (per tray) $150.00
Scallop Rumaki
- (per tray) $175.00
Punch Bowl of Fruit and Berries
$125.00
Serves Approximately 40 Guests
Antipasto Displayed
- (per person) $10.00
Baked Brie in Puff Pastry
With Fruit Compote and Almonds
- (per wheel) $125.00
Carving Board
Roasted Whole Turkey
With Cranberry and Orange Chutney
- (per person) $10.00
Jamaican Jerk Pork Loin
With Tropical Fruit Salsa
- (per person) $10.00
Bistro Filet
With Dijon Mustard and Herb Mayonnaise
- (per person) $14.00
Roquefort-Crusted Tenderloin of Beef
With Horseradish Mayonnaise, Mustard and Cornichon
- (per person) $35.00
Pepita-Crusted Salmon
With Tomato Cream Sauce and Vegetables
- (per person) $10.00
Herb-Crusted New York Strip
- (per person) $18.00
Pastas, Salads and Vegetables
$8 Per Person or Two (2) for $12
Penne Pasta
With Your Choice of Pesto Sauce, Alfredo Sauce or Tomato Cream Sauce
Caesar Salad
With Croutons and Parmesan Cheese
Mesclun Salad
With Dried Cranberries, Goat Cheese and Walnut-Oil Raspberry Vinaigrette
Garden Salad
With Ranch Dressing
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans
With Butter and Shallots
Broccoli
With Olive Oil, Garlic and Red Pepper Flakes
Rice Pilaf and Vermicelli Noodles
Soups and Appetizers
Shellfish Bisque
Lobster, Shrimp and Crab Meat in a Creamy Bisque with Sherry
Maryland Crab Soup
Caesar Salad
With Croutons and Shaved Parmesan Cheese
Chilled Jumbo Shrimp
With Cocktail Sauce
Baked Brie
Wrapped with Puff Pastry topped with Fruit Compote, Toasted Almonds and Port-Wine Balsamic Reduction
Entrées
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake
With Green Beans, Potato Salad Medley and Rémoulade Sauce
Pan-Roasted Halibut
With Crab Meat, Spinach-Herb Butter Cream Sauce and Sun-Dried Tomato Relish
Grilled New Zealand Lamb Chops
With Rosemary-Cabernet Sauvignon Sauce, Mashed Potatoes and Ratatouille
Grilled New York Strip
With Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and Green Peppercorn Sauce
Double-Cut Pork Chop
With Sautéed Broccoli, Mango Chutney, Whipped Sweet Potatoes and Bourbon-Molasses Sauce
Soups and Appetizers
Shellfish Bisque
Lobster, Shrimp and Crab Meat in a Creamy Bisque with Sherry
Chilled Asparagus & Pea Soup
With Truffle Oil and Crème Fraîche
Mesclun Salad
Mixed Field Greens, Dried Cranberries, Goat Cheese and Walnut-Raspberry Vinaigrette
Caesar Salad
With Croutons and Shaved Parmesan Cheese
Chilled Jumbo Shrimp
With Cocktail Sauce
Entrées
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake
With Green Beans, Spiced Roasted Carrots and Rémoulade Sauce
Pan-Roasted Halibut
With Crab Meat, Olive Butter and Ratatouille
Grilled New York Strip
With Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and Green Peppercorn Sauce
Double-Cut Pork Chop
With Sautéed Broccoli, Mango-Cranberry Chutney, Mashed Potatoes and Bourbon-Molasses Sauce
Roasted Veal Tenderloin
and Tomato Provençale and Mint-Merlot Sauce
Appetizers
Chilled Gazpacho
Garnished with Croutons
gluten-free
Caesar Salad
With Croutons and Shaved Parmesan Cheese
gluten-free
Melon and Prosciutto Ham
Entrées
Grilled Swordfish
With Saffron Rice, Rosemary-Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce and Tomato-Olive Salad
gluten-free
Seafood Fra Diavolo
Baby Shrimp, Calamari and Scallops Tossed with Linguini, Spicy Tomato Sauce and Arugula
Grilled "Bistro" Steak
Topped with Artichokes, White Wine-Sage Sauce, Carrots and Risotto Croquette
Soups and Appetizers
Shellfish Bisque
Lobster, Shrimp and Crab Meat in a Creamy Bisque with Sherry
Cream of Mushroom and Butternut Squash
With White Truffle Oil
gluten-free
Caesar Salad
With Croutons and Shaved Parmesan Cheese
gluten-free
Chilled Jumbo Shrimp
With Cocktail Sauce
gluten-free
Eggplant and Pine Nut Fritters
With Pomodoro Sauce and Olive Butter
Entrées
Roast Turkey Dinner
With Sausage Dressing, Whipped Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans and Cranberry Sauce
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake
With Carrots, Coleslaw and Rémoulade Sauce
Pepita-Crusted Halibut
With Jumbo Lump Crab Meat, Spinach and Herb Butter Cream Sauce
gluten-free
Pan-Seared Beef Tips
With Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and Green Peppercorn Sauce
Pan-Roasted Double Cut Pork Chop
With Whipped Sweet Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, Fruit Compote and Orange-Ginger Sauce
Roasted Veal Tenderloin
With Mashed Potatoes, Tomato Provençale, White Wine-Sage Sauce and Wild Mushrooms
Children's Menu
For Children Under 10 Only
Turkey Dinner (Child's Portion)
$28.00
With Sausage-Herb Dressing, Whipped Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans and Cranberry Sauce
Chicken Fingers
$16.00
With French Fries and Honey Mustard Sauce
Macaroni
$12.00
With Butter Sauce and Cheese
Meat Loaf
$16.00
With Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and Brown Sauce
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General Info
Cuisine
American - Contemporary
Meals
Dinner
Brunch
Lunch
Hours
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
4:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday:
4:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday:
4:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday:
4:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunday:
4:00pm - 8:00pm
About Us
The Kings Contrivance Restaurant is located on what was a 370-acre farm granted in 1730 by The Lord Baltimore to The Reverend James Macgill. A stately Federal Period mansion was built on the present site. It burned to the ground and was rebuilt in the late 1890's. The residence remained in the Macgill family until the 1960's, when it was converted into its present form as a fine dining restaurant. The Kings Contrivance Restaurant is considered Howard County's finest restaurant, serving the very best in New American cuisine with European and Asian influences. In fact, we have been voted Howard county's finest dining for over twenty consecutive years.