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Circa 1744 Elkridge Furnace Complex - The Elkridge Furnace Inn, Elkridge, MD

The Elkridge Furnace Inn

4.8 (3056)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
5745 Furnace Avenue, Elkridge, MD 21075

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
Award-winning Executive Chef Dan Wecker shares his passion and dedication through seasonal menus boasting a fusion of New American and French- Inspired dishes -- the perfect balance of classic and creative cuisine. A thoughtful wine list and signature cocktails start the adventure. Signature Cream of Baltimore Soup and Chef's own pan mustard sauce for crab cakes are a notable twist. On-site Green House and Mushroom house add to the intrigue. Finally, in-house desserts will add a memorable sweet ending to your experience. Our circa 1744 Tavern Restaurant, 1810 Manor House along with 12 acres of grounds and gardens makes for the perfect dining escape. intersecting literature, history and geography as story with our food. Experiences including monthly themed teas along with wine and spirit coursed dinners are sought after pre-paid options. Patio and Porch dining available.

2023 Best of Howard County: Best Chef, Fine Dining, Ambiance, Steak and Place to Take Out of Towners...

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Contemporary French / American, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (410) 379-9336
  • Website
    http://elkridgefurnaceinn.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Daniel Wecker
  • Catering
    The Elkridge Furnace Inn is delighted to deliver its fine quality food and exceptional service to the location that suites you best, home, office, or other rental site. We believe that any planned event should reflect the personality of the planner or host company. To this end we are delighted to custom design a menu focused around you.
  • Private party facilities
    Escape the typical meeting hotel ballroom or restaurant backroom and experience the Elkridge Furnace Inn where you'll find a unique and elegant setting for your upcoming celebration. Meals will be served in a private dining room, prepared by our award winning chef and his culinary team.
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    5745 Furnace Avenue, Elkridge, MD 21075
  • Neighborhood
    Elkridge
  • Cross street
    Levering Avenue from Route 1
  • Parking details
    Gravel parking lot, please use caution. Located to the left of the facility. Handi-Cap parking available.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • High Altitude Wine Dinner

    $165.36 per person

    Prepaid

    Jul 17, 2025 only
    6:30 PM
    Join us for a fancy dinner in the mountains, sipping on delicious wines while enjoying the breathtaking high altitude views! Come join us for a night of exquisite wines and delicious cuisine at The Elkridge Furnace Inn. Indulge in a multi-course dinner created by Chef Dan, paired perfectly with high altitude wines from around the world. Whether you're a wine connoisseur or just love a good glass, this event is sure to delight your taste buds. Don't miss out on this unique dining experience!
    High Altitude Wine Dinner Photo

Menu

The Elkridge Furnace Inn's menu was last updated on 7/7/2022.

View menu on restaurant's website

What 3,056 people are saying

The Elkridge Furnace Inn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Baltimore / Maryland

    Contemporary American

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Best Food

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Best Service

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Best Ambiance

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Great for fine wines

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Romantic

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Great for scenic views

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Good for special occasions

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Elkridge Furnace Inn offers a "wonderful experience" with its historic charm and exceptional service. Guests rave about its "amazing" food, featuring "fresh and local ingredients" sourced from onsite gardens. The ambiance is cozy and welcoming, with attentive staff ensuring a memorable dining experience. Perfect for special occasions.
3,056 Reviews

  1. Michelle

    Baltimore / Maryland3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I asked for a medium well/well steak. It came out under medium with blood oozing out. I asked for it to be cooked well and the second steak was worse. So much blood running into the potatoes. I went home hungry with a headache.
    The Elkridge Furnace InnResponded 2 days ago
    We are so used to 5-star reviews, it always makes us sad when we get a less than stellar review, Michelle. Our Executive Chef hand cuts our steaks which are prepared by a knowledgeable team. But we know that steaks are a very personal item. Your filet was ordered medium well and then sent back for a re-do. We did our best and are sorry that was not to your liking. We both compted your steak as well as the house-made cookie butter cheesecake which we know first-hand is amazing. We hope you at least enjoyed our signature Cream of Baltimore Soup along with the beautiful surroundings and that your guest enjoyed his Delmonico.

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  2. Amanda

    Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I happened to learn of this restaurant through OpenTable. We celebrated our anniversary there and had a wonderful experience. The historic inn and garden are beautiful; the food was amazing; and the service was outstanding. We will definitely visit again.
    The Elkridge Furnace InnResponded 2 days ago
    We are thrilled you decided to share your anniversary celebration with us, Amanda! Thank you for taking the time so share this experience. Cheers!

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  3. Martin

    Baltimore / Maryland3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My daughter and had an absolute B L A S T at Brunch during this visit!! Jason was our server and he is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to the menu. Kyle was his assistant but he seems like he could be a server himself (*very knowledgeable about the history of this historic venue). Overall… 5 STARS!!!! We will be coming back for Father’s Day dinner!!!

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  4. Eric VIP

    Baltimore / Maryland7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a great little restaurant for any occasion, and you have the plus of it being full of history, the chef owner is always there he genuinely wants everyone to be at home and usually makes his rounds later in the evening to make sure that your meal and service is what you expect from the first class restaurant that it is, I have been going there probably around 6-10 times per year for I believe 10 plus year's and it is always a good time and the food and service is always great I can't recommend this place enough, if you want a place quiet place to go, during the week would be the best, it can get busy on the weekend but the service is always top notch We went there for my birthday last night and they had a party out back of I believe Chef Dan said was around 170 people and the restaurant inside was very busy and the service was great no problems, again I can't recommend this enough Definitely a top notch place so do yourself a favor and try it out

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  5. Jim VIP

    Baltimore / Maryland26 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good and service was excellent. Will definitely return

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  6. Thomas VIP

    Baltimore / Maryland16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The dishes at Elkridge Furnace Inn were unusual in many ways. Each one was stimulating and delicious. We will return.

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  7. Meredith VIP

    Baltimore / Maryland27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Definitely a 5 star experience from start to finish. Fresh and local ingredients, from their own property when available, combined to create spectacularly flavorful dishes. The mushroom appetizer is my favorite! For the entree I had the rockfish and my husband had the New York strip with an added crab cake. Both were excellent!! The desserts are as beautiful as they are tasty. Everyone is friendly and welcoming and waitstaff is attentive but not intrusive. Yes, it is a bit on the pricey side but worth every cent!
    The Elkridge Furnace InnResponded on May 18, 2025
    Thank you for the kind review! It's always our pleasure to provide our guests a delightful expereince. We look forward to seeing you back at the Inn and wish you all the best. CHEERS!

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  8. Mike

    Minneapolis - St. Paul3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great staff, very cool atmosphere. Great food! Highly recommend
    The Elkridge Furnace InnResponded on May 18, 2025
    It's always our pleasure to provide our guests a delightful experience. Donna goes to great lengths to ensure that the atmosphere here at the Inn is perfect. Please stop by again to experience the delicious menu specials that Chef Dan prepares daily. Thank you again for the kind review! We look forward to seeing you back at the Inn and wish you all the best. CHEERS!

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  9. Melanie

    Tampa / Central Florida West35 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was good, standard brunch fare. No discounts or specials on mimosas, bloody Marys, or other brunch standards-did include soft drinks, tea and coffee. Set up in outdoor event tent- chairs not very comfortable. All in all the food and setting were good enough but the brunch was ruined by abysmal, almost non-existent service. The waitress came after a long pause after we were seated - so long a couple of our party went ahead and got food before ordering drinks (they got back before the waitress ever arrived), waitress realized we didn't have the drink menu then headed off again to find one. Took drink orders - another lonnnnggg pause before getting the drinks. Then she utterly disappeared. The plates piled up on the end of our table for long periods. Many people in the black wait staff uniform walking by but none noticed or stopped to get the dirty plates or empty glasses from cocktails. The water glasses were empty but not refilled until we flagged someone down. There was evidently ice cream outside in a kiosk but waitress didn't bother to tell us that and we only realized it when we walked outside after finishing brunch. My husband had to wave down a waitress to get a second bloody Mary and for me to get coffee - another long pause and the drinks finally arrived at the very end of the meal. The brunch became just an exercise in trying to get people to clear dirty dishes and get beverages. At least it kept the cost of the brunch down as drink orders could only be made so infrequently we each only had one order at the beginning and another when we were on our dessert course. I was very disappointed. Special events are made special not just by food but by service. They tack on 22% (not 18 or 20% but 22%) gratuity. I would be happy to pay that for good service but it was painful to pay a premium for such truly awful service. We hadn't been to Elkridge Inn in a while - it likely will be our last and certainly not for a "special event".

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  10. Andrew

    Baltimore / Maryland6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always excellent food and our servers were attentive but not too much.
    The Elkridge Furnace InnResponded on May 18, 2025
    Thank you for the kind review! Our servers always do their absolute best to provide our guests with a delightful experience. We look forward to seeing you back at the Inn and wish you all the best. CHEERS!

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FAQs

The Elkridge Furnace Inn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (410) 379-9336.

The Elkridge Furnace Inn is rated 4.8 stars by 3056 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Elkridge Furnace Inn

5745 Furnace Avenue, Elkridge, MD 21075

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Levering Avenue from Route 1
  • Neighborhood
    Elkridge
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Contemporary French / American, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Gravel parking lot, please use caution. Located to the left of the facility. Handi-Cap parking available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Daniel Wecker
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Website
    http://elkridgefurnaceinn.com/
  • Phone number
    (410) 379-9336
  • Catering
    The Elkridge Furnace Inn is delighted to deliver its fine quality food and exceptional service to the location that suites you best, home, office, or other rental site. We believe that any planned event should reflect the personality of the planner or host company. To this end we are delighted to custom design a menu focused around you.
  • Private party facilities
    Escape the typical meeting hotel ballroom or restaurant backroom and experience the Elkridge Furnace Inn where you'll find a unique and elegant setting for your upcoming celebration. Meals will be served in a private dining room, prepared by our award winning chef and his culinary team.

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