Dinner Menu
Soups and Appetizers
Shellfish Bisque $9
Lobster, Shrimp and Crab Meat in a Creamy Bisque with Sherry
Maryland Crab Soup (GF) $8
Eggplant And Pine Nut Fritters $7
With Pomodoro Sauce and Olive Butter
Spicy Shrimp $12
Lightly Fried, Tossed in a Chili Cream Sauce, Sweet and Spicy Cucumber Salad and Crushed Macadamia Nuts
Chilled Jumbo Shrimp (GF) $14
With Cocktail Sauce
Smoked Salmon Garni (GF) $12
Diced Red Onions, Capers, Horseradish Cream Sauce and Toast Points
Crispy Fried Oysters $14
With Two Sauces
Seared Tuna Sashimi $16
With Crab Meat and Avocado, Pickled Ginger, Seaweed Salad and Wasabi Vinaigrette
Escargots Bourguignonne (GF) $10
Bread Basket with Butter $6
Salads
Caesar Salad (GF) $10
With Croutons and Shaved Parmesan Cheese
Mesclun Salad (GF) $10
Mixed Field Greens with Dried Cranberries, Caramelized Walnuts, Goat Cheese and Walnut-Raspberry Vinaigrette
Garden Salad (GF) $10
Mixed Lettuce, Cucumber, Tomatoes, Carrots and Celery Tossed with Ranch Dressing
Iceberg Lettuce Salad (GF) $10
With Bacon, Tomatoes, Red Onions and Blue Cheese Dressing
House Made Fresh Mozzarella (GF) $12
With Tomatoes, Basil Oil and Balsamic Vinegar
Chesapeake Caesar Salad (GF) $26
Romaine Lettuce and Tomatoes Tossed with Caesar Dressing and Topped with Shrimp, Scallops, Crab Meat and Old Bay
Entrées
Seafood
Pepita-Crusted Salmon (GF) $30
With Jumbo Lump Crab Meat, Spinach and Herb Butter Cream Sauce
Stuffed Shrimp $36
With Jumbo Lump Crab Meat, Lemon Butter, Broccoli and Carrots
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake (Single 8 oz.) $32
With Sweet Potato Fries, Green Beans and Rémoulade Sauce
Meats and Fowls
Chicken Breast Florentine $23
Topped with Spinach and Mozzarella Cheese, and Served with Risotto Croquette and Carrots
Pan-Seared Beef Tips $26
With Risotto Croquette, Carrots, Green Beans and Green Peppercorn Sauce
Roasted Duck Breast $30
With Orange-Ginger Sauce, Fruit Compote, Brussel Sprouts and Mashed Potatoes
Veal Scaloppine Française $34
Egg-Dipped with Parmesan Cheese, and Served with Asparagus, Carrots, Risotto Croquette, Lemon Butter and Capers
Grilled Iberico Pork Chop (12 oz.) (GF) $38
Heritage Breed from Southern Spain. Maple-Pepper Glazed with Whipped Sweet Potatoes, Caramelized Apples and Brussel Sprouts
Grilled New York Strip (12 oz.) $38
With Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Sautéed Onions and Merlot Sauce
Grilled New Zealand Lamb Chops $42
With Mint-Cabernet Sauvignon Sauce, Whipped Sweet Potatoes and Broccoli
Roquefort-Crusted Filet Mignon (8 oz.) $49
With Merlot Sauce, Green Beans, Carrots and Risotto Croquette
Asparagus – There will be a $3 surcharge if you choose to substitute your vegetable with Asparagus.
Pasta
Penne Pomodoro $18
With Eggplant, Tomato Sauce, Basil and Ricotta Cheese
Linguini Carbonara $20
Linguini Tossed with Caramelized Onions, Guanciale Bacon, Parmesan Cheese and Egg Yolk
Angel Hair Pasta With Crab and Shrimp $32
Crab Meat and Shrimp Tossed with Tomato Sauce, White Wine, Butter and Herbs
Side Dish
Asparagus $6
Spinach $6
Broccoli $6
Brussel Sprouts $6
Green Beans $6
Carrots $6
Mashed Potatoes $6
Whipped Sweet Potatoes $6
French Fries $6
Sweet Potato Fries $6
(GF) = Gluten Free
HOWARD COUNTY'S FINEST DINING
410-995-0500
301-596-3455
Reservation Desk Opens
8 AM Wednesday - Saturday
1:30 PM Sunday
10150 Shaker Drive
Columbia, MD 21046
Our Menu
Please select from any of our fine dining experiences below:
Holiday Dining Hours
LUNCH
Tuesday, December 10 – Sunday, December 22
Seatings Noon – 3 PM
Private Rooms Available
Noon – 4 PM
DINNER
Wednesday – Sunday
Seatings 4 – 8 PM
Open Monday, December 23rd Seatings 4 – 8 PM
Private Rooms Available
4 – 8 PM
HOLIDAYS
Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 28
Noon – 7 PM
Christmas Eve
Tuesday, December 24
Seatings 3 – 8 PM
New Year’s Eve
Tuesday, December 31st
Seatings 5 – 10 PM
Carryout Available
Wednesday – Sunday 4 – 8 PM
Not available on holidays.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions or comments regarding your experience at
The Kings Contrivance Restaurant: