Christmas Eve Menu 2025
Seatings From 3:00 – 8:00 PM
$75.00 Per Person.
Includes Appetizer, Entrée & Dessert Selection.
Price does not include beverages, tax and gratuity.
Children’s Menu will be available.
This is the only Menu that will be available on Christmas Eve.
Soups and Appetizers
Shellfish Bisque
Lobster, Shrimp and Crab Meat in a Creamy Bisque with Sherry
Caesar Salad
With Croutons and Shaved
Parmesan Cheese
Chilled Jumbo Shrimp (GF)
With Cocktail Sauce
Baked Brie
Wrapped in Puff Pastry, topped with Fruit Compote, Caramelized Almonds and Port-Wine Balsamic Reduction
Sauteed Escargots
With White Wine, Mushrooms and
Garlic Butter
Entrées
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake
Sweet Potato Fries, Asparagus and Rémoulade Sauce
Seared Halibut Caprice
Topped with broiled Banana and Mango Chutney, Sweet Potato Salad, Green Beans and Lemon Butter
Grilled New York Strip
Topped with Mushroom Merlot Sauce and served with Green Beans and Mashed Potatoes
Grilled New Zealand Lamb Chops
With Mint-Cabernet Sauvignon Sauce, Whipped Sweet Potatoes and Broccoli
Roasted Veal Tenderloin
With Mustard-Lemon Cream Sauce Served with Mashed Potatoes, Sauteed Spinach and Carrots
Desserts
Includes Dessert Selection
(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:
Dining Hours
DINNER
Wednesday – Sunday
Seatings 4 – 8 PM
Seatings 11 AM – 2 PM
December 9,10,11
December 15, 16, 17, 18
December 22, 23
Saturday’s and Sunday’s – Holiday Lunch is Available for Private Groups of 25 or More
Holiday Dinner
Seatings 4 – 8 PM
Tuesday thru Sunday starting December 8th through December 23rd
CHRISTMAS EVE
Special Menu
NEW YEAR'S EVE
Special Menu
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: