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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.

 

Contact

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