The Kings Contrivance Restaurant menu

Maryland Crab Soup

Shellfish Bisque

Lobster, Shrimp and Crab Meat in a Creamy Bisque with Sherry

Eggplant And Pine Nut Fritter

With Pomodoro Sauce and Olive Butter

Spinach Salad

With Feta Cheese, Pine Nuts, Tomatoes and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Mesclun Salad

Mixed Greens with Goat Cheese and Raspberry Vinaigrette

Soup Du Jour

Shellfish Bisque

Lobster, Shrimp and Crab Meat in a Creamy Bisque with Sherry

Cajun Seafood Crêpe

Filled with Shrimp, Crayfish and Crab, Finished with Lobster Sauce

Mesclun Salad

Mixed Greens With Goat Cheese And Raspberry Vinaigrette

Eggplant And Pine Nut Fritter

With Pomodoro Sauce And Olive Butter

Spinach Salad

With Croutons, Tomatoes, Feta Cheese, And Balsamic Vinaigrette

Crispy Fried Calamari

With Sweet Chili Sauce

Soup Du Jour

Shellfish Bisque

Lobster, Shrimp and Crab Meat in a Creamy Bisque with Sherry

Baby Arugula And Bresaola

Cured, Air-Dried Beef with Baby Arugula, Lemon, Olive Oil and Parmesan Cheese

Chilled Jumbo Gulf Shrimp

With Cocktail and Louis Sauces

Mesclun Salad

Mixed Greens with Goat Cheese And Raspberry Vinaigrette

Baked Brie

With Fruit Compote, Port-Wine Balsamic Reduction and Toasted Almonds

Crispy Fried Oysters

With Two Sauces

Eggplant and Pine Nut Fritters

With Pomodoro Sauce and Olive Butter

Smoked Fish Chopped Salad

Mixed Greens, Cucumber, Tomatoes, Smoked Trout and Smoked Salmon with Capers, Red Onion, Hard Boiled Eggs and Lemon-Olive Oil Dressing

Soup Du Jour

Shellfish Bisque

Lobster, Shrimp and Crab Meat in a Creamy Bisque with Sherry

Baby Arugula And Bresaola

Cured, Air-Dried Beef with Baby Arugula, Lemon, Olive Oil and Parmesan Cheese

Chilled Jumbo Gulf Shrimp

With Cocktail and Louis Sauces

Mesclun Salad

Mixed Greens with Goat Cheese And Raspberry Vinaigrette

Baked Brie

With Fruit Compote, Port-Wine Balsamic Reduction and Toasted Almonds

Crispy Fried Oysters

With Two Sauces

Eggplant and Pine Nut Fritters

With Pomodoro Sauce and Olive Butter

Smoked Fish Chopped Salad

Mixed Greens, Cucumber, Tomatoes, Smoked Trout and Smoked Salmon with Capers, Red Onion, Hard Boiled Eggs and Lemon-Olive Oil Dressing

Shellfish Bisque

Lobster, Shrimp and Crab Meat in a Creamy Bisque with Sherry

Maryland Crab Soup

Maryland Crab Soup

Shellfish Bisque

Lobster, Shrimp and Crab Meat in a Creamy Bisque with Sherry

House Salad

With Mixed Greens, Cucumber, Tomatoes, Croutons, and Creamy Parmesan Dressing

Baked Brie

With Fruit Compote, Toasted Almonds and Port-Wine Balsamic Reduction

Eggplant and Pine Nut Fritter

With Pomodoro Sauce and Olive Butter

Baked Brie

With Fruit Compote, Toasted Almonds and Port-Wine Balsamic Reduction

Cajun Seafood Crêpe

Filled with Shrimp, Crayfish and Crab Finished with Lobster Sauce

House Made Fresh Mozzarella

With Tomatoes, Red Onion and Fresh Basil

Caesar Salad

With Croutons and Shaved Parmesan Cheese

House Made Fresh Mozzarella

With Tomatoes, Red Onion and Fresh Basil

Escargots Bourguignonne

Escargots Bourguignonne

Baby Arugula Salad

With Sliced Pears, Endive and Caramelized Walnuts Topped with Parmesan Cheese

Smoked Fish Plate

Smoked Salmon and Smoked Trout, Diced Red Onions, Capers, Chopped Hard Boiled Eggs with Horseradish Cream Sauce and Toast Points

Roasted Beet And Fig Salad

With Mixed Greens, Goat Cheese and Citrus Vinaigrette

Chilled Jumbo Shrimp

With Cocktail and Louis Sauces

Crispy Fried Oysters

With Two Sauces

Chilled Jumbo Shrimp

With Cocktail and Louis Sauces

Crispy Fried Oysters

With Two Sauces

Seared Tuna Sashimi

With Crab and Avocado, Pickled Ginger, Seaweed Salad and Wasabi Vinaigrette

Seared Tuna Sashimi

With Crab Meat, Avocado, Pickled Ginger, Seaweed Salad and Wasabi Vinaigrette

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake

Arugula Salad with Potatoes and Green Beans

Grilled "Bistro" Filet

With Wild Mushroom Sauce, Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans

Blackened Pork Loin

With Orange-Ginger Sauce, Grilled Asparagus and Whipped Sweet Potatoes

Pan-Roasted Salmon

With Corn Cake, Stir-Fried Vegetables, Teriyaki Sauce and Wonton Crisps

Sautéed Chicken Breast

Topped with Spinach, Mozzarella Cheese, Tomato Sauce, with Risotto Croquette and Carrots

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake

With Boiled Potato, Crunchy Coleslaw, and Remoulade Sauce

Pan-Roasted Norwegian Salmon

With Corn Cake, Pickled Ginger, Seaweed Salad, Fried Wonton Crisp, and Wasabi Vinaigrette

Grilled "Bistro" Filet

With Caramelized Onions, And Horseradish-red Wine Sauce, Risotto Croquette And Green Beans

Penne Pomodoro

Fresh Tomato Sauce, Basil, Parmesan, Mozzarella, and Eggplant

Chicken Marsala

With Wild Mushrooms, Marsala Wine Sauce, Risotto Croquette And Green Beans

Pan Seared Pork Loin

Creole Mustard Cream Sauce, Braised Cabbage And Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Classic Eggs Benedict

Toasted English Muffins, Canadian Ham, Poached Eggs, Hollandaise Sauce, Served with Roasted Potatoes and Tomato Provencale

Lobster & Crab Benedict

Poached Eggs, Toasted English Muffins, Tomato Provencale, Roasted Potatoes and Bearnaise Sauce

Egg White Frittata

With Sun-dried Tomato, Spinach and Goat Cheese

Brioche French Toast

With Grand Marnier Strawberry Preserve, Caramelized Almonds and Crème Fraîche, Served with Sausage Links and Pure Maple Syrup

Steak & Eggs

Poached Eggs, Sliced 'Bistro' Filet, with Potatoes, Mushrooms, Spinach and Marsala Wine Sauce

Cajun Seafood Crêpes

Filled with Shrimp, Crayfish and Crab, Finished with Lobster Sauce

Ham & Cheese Omelet

With Gruyère Cheese, Sweet Potato Fries and Caramelized Onions

Vegetable Omelet

With Asparagus, Sweet Bell Peppers, Zucchini, Scallions and Brie

Grilled Norwegian Salmon

With Sautéed Spinach, Capers and Lemon Butter

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes

With Sweet Potatoes Fries, Crunchy Coleslaw, and Remoulade Sauce

Seared Sea Scallops

With Crab Meat Risotto, Asparagus, Wild Mushrooms and White Truffle Beurre Blanc

Grilled New York Strip

With Jumbo Lump Crab Meat And Bearnaise Sauce

Veal Marsala

With Wild Mushrooms, Marsala Wine Sauce, Risotto Croquette and Green Beans

Surf & Turf

Beef Tenderloin Tips with Peppercorn Sauce And Stuffed Shrimp with Lemon Butter

Fish Du Jour

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake

Beef Tenderloin Tips

Chicken Piccata

Chesapeake Caesar Salad

Penne Pasta

With Tomato Sauce, Basil and Fresh Mozzarella Cheese

Fresh Fruit and Mixed Berry

French Toast Sticks

With Mixed Berry and Maple Syrup

Scrambled Eggs

With Bacon, Tomato Provençale and Sautéed Potatoes

Grilled Chicken Breast

With Steamed Vegetables and Boiled Potato

Chicken Fingers

With French Fries and Honey Mustard Sauce

Bistro Filet

With Sautéed Potatoes, Green Beans and House Made Steak Sauce

Desserts

Dessert Selection Available

Full Menu Selections

Chocolate Raspberry Cake

Very Rich Chocolate Cake with a Dark Chocolate Ganache and Raspberry Coulis

Key Lime Pie

On A Graham Cracker Crust Served with Coconut Ice Cream

English Trifle

Sherry Soaked Sponge Cake Layered with Strawberries, Pastry Cream, and Raspberry Preserves. Topped with Walnuts and Whipped Cream

Tiramisu

Mascarpone And Ladyfingers, Laced with Espresso And Kahlua

Profiterole

With Vanilla Ice Cream, Chocolate Sauce, and Fresh Berries

Orange-Apricot Cheesecake

With Macadamia and Ginger Snap Cookie Crust

Chocolate Hazelnut Royale

Alternating Layers of Crunchy Praline and Silky Chocolate Mousse, Served with Vanilla Anglaise

Vanilla Bean Crème Brulee

Ice Cream And Sorbets

Spanakopita

Scallop Rumaki

with Sweet Chili Sauce

Chicken Satay

with Peanut Sauce

Beef Satay "Teriyaki Style"

Fried Oysters

with Cocktail and Remoulade Sauce

Seared Tuna Sashimi on Wonton Crisps

with Wasabi Vinaigrette

Smoked Salmon Canapé

Fried Calamari

with Spicy Tomato Sauce

Chicken Nuggets

Wrapped with Sage and Prosciutto Ham

Herb-Crusted Chicken

with Brie and Sun Dried Tomato Relish on Baguettes

Vegetable Pancakes

with Lemon Sesame Soy Dipping Sauce

Rolled Mascarpone and Sage Crêpes

with Parmesan Cheese

Spicy Pork Empanadas

Chef's Selections

Tri-Color Cheese Tortellini

tossed with Cream Sauce, Wild Mushrooms, and Fried Onions

Penne Pasta

with Baby Shrimp, Broccoli, and Pesto Sauce

Orecchiette Pasta

with Olive, Garlic, Red Onion, Spinach, Mushrooms, and White Wine

Penne Pomodoro

with Eggplant, Basil, Parmesan Cheese, and Tomato Sauce

Shellfish Bisque

Soup du Jour

House Salad

House Salad

Chocolate Raspberry Cake

English Trifle

Key Lime Pie

Ice Cream

Sorbet

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Penne Pomodoro Pasta

Chicken Piccata

Smoked Fish Plate

Selection of Hors d'oeuvres

Selection of Hors d'oeuvres

Selection of Hors d'oeuvres

Shellfish Bisque

Cajun Seafood Crêpe

Eggplant & Pine Nut Fritter

Mesclun Salad

Caesar Salad

Shellfish Bisque

Cajun Seafood Crêpe

Eggplant & Pine Nut Fritter

Escargot

Shellfish Bisque

Cajun Seafood Crêpe

Eggplant & Pine Nut Fritter

Escargot

Shellfish Bisque

Cajun Seafood Crêpe

Eggplant & Pine Nut Fritter

Mesclun Salad

Caesar Salad

Filet Mignon with Peppercorn Sauce

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes

Norwegian Salmon

Sautéed Shrimp

Veal Margarita

Vegetarian Penne Pasta

Mesclun Salad

Caesar Salad

Mesclun Salad

Caesar Salad

Filet Mignon with Peppercorn Sauce

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes

Norwegian Salmon

Sautéed Shrimp

Veal Margarita

Vegetarian Penne Pasta

Chef's Selection of Three Desserts

Filet Mignon with Peppercorn Sauce

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes

Norwegian Salmon

Sautéed Shrimp

Veal Margarita

Vegetarian Penne Pasta

Filet Mignon with Peppercorn Sauce

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes

Norwegian Salmon

Sautéed Shrimp

Veal Margarita

Vegetarian Penne Pasta

Chef's Selection of Three Desserts

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Chef's Selection of Three Desserts

Chef's Selection of Three Desserts

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Open Bar with Select Bottled Wine with Dinner

Wine by the Bottle

Choose selections from our extensive Wine List. Wines are charged by the bottle and only for the bottles served

Champagne Toast

Includes an Individual Champagne Toast

Count or Tally Bars

Each drink is charged individually. Count Bar can be combined with an Open Bar (e.g. Open Wine Bar with Counted Cocktails)

Non-Alcohol

Includes Fruit Punches, Juices, Sodas, and Sparkling Cider

Wine, Beer, and Punch (Includes)

Selected Vintage Wines, Selected Import and Domestic Beer, Alcoholic or Non-Alcoholic Fruit Punch, Juices, Sodas, and a champagne

Open Rail

Includes House/Rail Liquor, Domestic Beers, House Wines, Juices, Sodas, and a Champagne Toast

Wine Bar

Includes Selected Varietal Wines and Sodas

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

Benjamin Franklin, 1779

Crab Stuffed Mushroom

Vegetarian Spring Rolls

Crab Rangoons

with Spicy Honey Sriracha Sauce

Crab Balls

with Cocktail and Remoulade Sauces

Flat Bread Pizzas

with a variety of toppings

Seared Beef Tenderloin on Mini Potato Rolls

Lobster Rolls

with Lettuce and Tomato Salad

Sliced Fruit

displayed with Fresh Berries

Fresh Vegetables

displayed with a Creamy Herb Dip

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

with Cocktail Sauce

Fire Cracker Shrimp

with Sweet Chili Sauce

Shrimp Tempura

with Wasabi Cream and Lemon Soy Dipping Sauce

Potato-Crusted Mini Crab Cakes

Baked Brie in Puff Pastry

with Fruit Garni

Salads

Caesar Salad with Croutons and Parmesan Cheese; Mixed Baby Field Greens with Raspberry Vinaigrette

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Roasted Ratatouille

Stir Fried Vegetables "Asian Style"

Sautéed Asparagus

with Roasted Peppers

Sautéed Chicken Breast

Select one: Mushroom; Tomato, Olives, and Capers; Spicy Red Curry and Vegetable

Pepita-Crusted Salmon

with Spicy Tomato Sauce

Jumbo Sautéed Shrimp

with Olive Oil, Garlic, White Wine, and Peppers

Sautéed Spinach

With Olive Oil and Garlic

Sautéed Broccoli

With Olive Oil And Garlic

Sautéed Wild Mushrooms

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Asparagus With Hollandaise Sauce

Marinated Pork Brochettes

With Peanut Dipping Sauce and Pineapple Salsa

Grilled Eggplant

With Roasted Peppers, Sherry Vinegar, Olive Oil, Garlic and Goat Cheese Truffle

Spanish Tortilla

Potatoes, Onions and Eggs

Asparagus And Prosciutto Ham

Shaved Parmesan Cheese, Red Onion-Caper Vinaigrette

Fried Calamari

Braised Chickpeas with Tomatoes and Chorizo Sausage Topped with Spicy Saffron Aioli

Spicy Crab Meat And Eggplant Lettuce Wraps

With Garlic, Fresh Ginger, Hoisin Sauce and Water Chestnuts Topped with Spicy Saffron Aioli

Grilled Steak Salad

Spinach, Pine Nuts, Dried Cranberries, Feta Cheese and Smoked Applewood Bacon Dressing

Grilled Norwegian Salmon

With Sautéed Watercress Topped with Crab Meat and Béarnaise Sauce

Sautéed Shrimp

With White Wine, Garlic, Tomatoes, Onions and Saffron

Petite Filet Mignon

Roquefort Cheese, Poached Pears, Marsala Wine Reduction

Carving Board Roasted Turkey

with Cranberry and Orange Chutney

Roasted Jamaican Jerk Pork Tenderloin

with Tropical Fruit Salsa

Marinated Leg of Lamb

with Apple and Mint Chutney

Roasted Bistro Filet

with Dijon Mustard and Herb Mayonnaise

Beef Tenderloin Tips

with a Green Peppercorn Sauce

Boneless Prime Rib of Beef

with Herbs and Horseradish Cream

Roasted Tenderloin of Beef

with Horseradish and Dijon Mustard

Penne Pomodoro

Fresh Tomato Sauce, Basil, Eggplant, Parmesan Cheese and Mozzarella Cheese

Linguini with Pesto Sauce

With Sautéed Broccoli, Asparagus and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Angel Hair Pasta

With Jumbo Lump Crab Meat, Olive Oil, Garlic, Red Pepper Flakes and Fresh Herbs

Spicy Chicken Salad "Asian Style"

Mixed Field Greens, Wasabi Peas, Carrots, Tossed with Wasabi Vinaigrette and Topped with Crispy Noodles

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

With Our Caesar Dressing, Croutons and Parmesan Crisps

Grilled Steak Salad

Spinach, Mushrooms, Roquefort Cheese, Caramelized Smoked Applewoood Bacon and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Chesapeake Caesar Salad

Shrimp, Scallops and Crab Meat Sautéed with Old Bay

Blackened Shrimp & Wedge Salad

Sesame-Iceberg Lettuce, Tomatoes, Bacon, Red Onions and Roquefort Dressing (on the side)

Grilled Steak & Wedge Salad

Iceberg Lettuce, Onions, Tomatoes, Caramelized Smoked Applewood Bacon with Creamy Roquefort Dressing

Neptune Salad

Grilled Salmon, Scallops, Shrimp and Crab Meat on a Mixed Greens Salad with a Spicy Vinaigrette (on the side)

Chicken Piccata

Sautéed with White Wine, Capers and Lemon Butter Sauce

Pan-Seared Beef Tips

With Green Peppercorn Sauce

Steak Au Poivre

Horseradish Red-Wine Sauce, French Fries and Small Mixed Greens

Veal Forestiere

With Wild Mushrooms, Risotto Croquette and White Wine-Sage Sauce

Penne Pomodoro

Fresh Tomato Sauce, Basil, Parmesan, Mozzarella and Eggplant

Linguini With Pesto Sauce

With Sautéed Broccoli, Sun-Dried Tomato and Asparagus

Pepita-Crusted Norwegian Salmon

With Corn, Spinach, Potatoes and Spicy Herb Butter Sauce

Angel Hair Pasta

Jumbo Lump Crab Meat, Shrimp and Scallops Tossed with Olive Oil, Garlic and Herbs

Fish Du Jour

Seared Sea Scallops

Crab Meat Risotto, Asparagus, Wild Mushrooms and White Truffle Beurre Blanc

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes

With Sweet Potato Fries, Crunchy Coleslaw and Rémoulade Sauce

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake

With Coleslaw, Sweet Potato Fries and Rémoulade Sauce

Grilled Norwegian Salmon

With Seaweed Salad, Pickled Ginger, Corn Cake and Wasabi Vinaigrette

Shrimp Scampi

Sautéed with Garlic, White Wine, Butter, Lemon and Herb Served with Wild Mushroom Risotto

Sautéed Scallops

With Asparagus and Beet Salad, Capers and Lemon Vinaigrette

Pan-Seared Beef Tips

With Sautéed Green Beans, Caramelized Onions, Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Green Peppercorn Sauce

Veal Margarita

With Sliced Tomatoes, Oregano and Mozzarella Cheese Served with Angel Hair Pasta

Roasted Duck Breast

Ginger-Orange Marmalade Sauce, Fruit Compote, Toasted Macadamia Nuts and Whipped Sweet Potatoes

Grilled New York Strip

With Horseradish-Merlot Sauce, Braised Green Beans and Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Pan-Roasted Prime Pork Chop

With Braised Cabbage, Sautéed Apples, Sweet Potato Fries and Rosemary-Cider Sauce

Grilled New Zealand Lamb Chops

Rosemary-Cabernet Sauvignon Sauce, Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Sautéed Spinach

Filet Mignon Forestiere

With Haricots Verts, Wild Mushrooms, Risotto Croquette and Green Peppercorn Sauce