Lunch Menu
Holiday Lunch Prix Fixe
Tuesday, December 10 – Sunday, December 22, 2024
Seatings Noon – 3 PM
Private Rooms Available
Noon – 5:00 PM
$48 Per Person. Price does not include beverages, tax or gratuity.
Split Plate Charge $15
Separate Checks must be pre-arranged with Cash only.
Includes Appetizer, Entrée & a Dessert Selection
Soups & Appetizers
Shellfish Bisque
Lobster, Shrimp and Crab Meat in a Creamy Bisque with Sherry
Maryland Crab Soup (GF)
Caesar Salad (GF)
With Croutons and Shaved
Parmesan Cheese
Eggplant and Pine Nut Fritters
With Pomodoro Sauce and Olive Butter
Escargots Bourguignonne (GF)
Entrées
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake (Single 8 oz.)
With Sweet Potato Fries, Green Beans, and Rémoulade Sauce
Grilled Salmon
With Seaweed Salad, Pickled Ginger, Jasmine Rice Asparagus and Wasabi Vinaigrette
Pan-Seared Beef Tips
With Carrots, Green Beans, Risotto Croquette and Green Peppercorn Sauce
Pan-Roasted Iberico Pork Loin (GF)
Heritage Breed from Southern Spain, Whipped Sweet Potatoes, Fruit Compote, Brussels Sprouts and Orange-Pepper Glaze
Chicken and Shrimp Piccata
With White Wine, Capers, Lemon Butter, Carrots, Broccoli and Risotto Croquette
Desserts
Dessert Selection Available
(GF) = Gluten Free
Lunch I
Lunch I is Available for Private Parties of 25 or more.
$65.00 Per Person. Price does not include tax, gratuity or rentals.
First Course
Shellfish Bisque
Lobster, Shrimp and Crab Meat in a Creamy Bisque with Sherry
Maryland Crab Soup (GF)
Eggplant And Pine Nut Fritters
With Pomodoro Sauce and Olive Butter
Mesclun Salad (GF)
Mixed Field Greens, Dried Cranberries, Caramelized Walnuts, Goat Cheese and Walnut-Raspberry Vinaigrette
Entrées
Pepita-Crusted Salmon (GF)
With Jumbo Lump Crab Meat, Spinach and Herb Butter Cream Sauce
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake (Single 8 oz.)
With Sweet Potato Fries, Green Beans and Rémoulade Sauce
Desserts
Chocolate Raspberry Cake (GF)
Flourless Chocolate Cake with a Chocolate Raspberry Ganache
Key Lime Pie
On a Graham Cracker Crust, Berry Compote, Vanilla Ice Cream and Whipped Cream
Grilled New York Strip
With Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Sautéed Onions and Merlot Sauce
Penne Pomodoro
With Eggplant, Tomato Sauce, Basil and Ricotta Cheese
Chef’s Choice Vegetable Plate
Tiramisu
Mascarpone Mousse and Ladyfingers Laced with Coffee Ganache, Espresso and Kahlua
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Chef’s Selection of Hors d’oeuvres
(GF) = Gluten Free
Lunch II
Lunch II is Available for Private Parties of 25 or more.
$45.00 Per Person. Price does not include tax, gratuity or rentals.
Not Available in December
First Course
Shellfish Bisque
Lobster, Shrimp and Crab Meat in a Creamy Bisque with Sherry
Maryland Crab Soup (GF)
Eggplant and Pine Nut Fritters
With Pomodoro Sauce and Olive Butter
Mesclun Salad (GF)
Mixed Field Greens, Dried Cranberries, Caramelized Walnuts, Goat Cheese and Walnut-Raspberry Vinaigrette
Entrées
Grilled Salmon
With Seaweed Salad, Pickled Ginger, Jasmine Rice, Asparagus and Wasabi Vinaigrette
Chicken Breast Florentine
Topped with Spinach and Mozzarella Cheese Served with Risotto Croquette and Carrots
Pan-Seared Beef Tips
With Risotto Croquette, Carrots, Green Beans, and Green Peppercorn Sauce
Penne Pomodoro
With Eggplant, Tomato Sauce, Basil and Ricotta Cheese
Chef’s Choice Vegetable Plate
Desserts
Chocolate Raspberry Cake (GF)
Flourless Chocolate Cake with a Chocolate Raspberry Ganache
Key Lime Pie
On a Graham Cracker Crust, Berry Compote, Vanilla Ice Cream and Whipped Cream
Lemon-Apricot Cheesecake (GF)
Crème Anglaise, Whipped Cream and Berry Compote
(GF) = Gluten Free
Please Call 410-995-0500 or 301-596-3455 for Details.
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: