Located in the former Macgill family mansion on a colonial-era land grant, The Kings Contrivance bills itself as the finest restaurant in Howard County. You can be the judge of that lofty claim by making the trip to the Columbia establishment.
The elegant venue is a popular spot for wedding receptions, business dinners, and the like. Yelp reviewers say that The Kings Contrivance is popular among the older crowd – most of its regulars are senior citizens. However, anyone is welcome to dine here. When locals describe The Kings Contrivance, they say it’s the perfect spot to celebrate Valentine’s Day or your older relatives’ birthdays.
Popular dishes here include the jumbo lump crab cakes, the roasted duck breast, the filet mignon forestiere, and the English trifle. If you’d like to try something else, there are plenty of other options on the menu.
The Kings Contrivance
10150 Shaker Drive
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 995-0500
www.greatfoodmd.com
www.yelp.com/biz/the-kings-contrivance-columbia