The Furnace Grill and Crab House Menu
Welcome to The Furnace Grill and Crab House, a hidden gem nestled in Thurmont, Maryland. This charming eatery, located at 12841 Catoctin Furnace Rd, invites you into a relaxed atmosphere that perfectly complements its bar and grill essence. Guests rave about the generous portion sizes and the notable freshness of each dish.
- The crab cakes, brimming with succulent crab meat and minimal filler, are a standout.
- Appetizers like the pretzel and crab are frequently praised for their delightful flavors.
- Whether you indulge in the Chesapeake burger or opt for seafood, each meal is a testament to quality cooking.
The service is warm and friendly, with a commitment to preparing everything to order. With an enticing outdoor deck for sunny afternoons and a cozy interior, The Furnace Grill and Crab House promises an experience you won't soon forget. Plan your visit to savor the fresh, hearty fare and enjoy a slice of local charm!
Burgers
Mushroom Swiss Burger
Swiss cheese and sauteed mushrooms.
Pepper Burger
Pepper Jack cheese, jalapenos and our house-made roasted pepper sauce.
Cheeseburger
American, Swiss, provolone, Cheddar, or Pepper Jack.
Rodeo Burger
BBQ sauce, Cheddar cheese, and onion ring.
Crab Po Boy
Lump crab balls fried golden brown topped with lettuce, tomato and furnace sauce.
Grilled Or Fried Chicken Sandwich
Marinated chicken breast charbroiled and served on a Kaiser roll topped with lettuce, tomato, and choice of cheese. Add bacon for an additional charge.
Steak And Cheese Sub
Thinly sliced beef topped with provolone, lettuce, tomato, and mayo. Add marinara or fried onion and green peppers for an additional charge.
Grilled Reuben
Corned beef and kraut with Swiss cheese and Russian dressing served on grilled rye bread.
BLT
Bacon, lettuce, and tomato layered and served on your choice of white or marbled rye toasted. Add cheese or egg for an additional charge.
Sandwiches & Subs
Dinner Entrees
12 Oz Ribeye
Crabcakes (Broiled)
Grilled Chicken
Chicken Chesapeake
Full Rack
Ribs Half Rack
Crabcakes Fried
Ginger Ale
Lemonade
Pepsi
The bold, refreshing, robust cola
Diet Pepsi
A crisp tasting, refreshing pop of sweet, fizzy bubbles without calories.
Root Beer
Dr Pepper
Bottle Of Water
Sweet Tea
Unsweetened Tea
Starry
Drinks
Crabs
Half A Bushel Of Mixed Crabs
Half a bushel of Maryland number 2 male crabs a mixture of small and medium in size
Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Sea scallops wrapped in bacon. Served with BBQ sauce.
Regular Pretzel
Served with beer cheese sauce. Stuff with crab dip for an additional charge.
App Sampler
2 crab balls, 6 wings, 4 mozzarella sticks, 2 pretzels, and fries.
Mozzarella Sticks (8)
Served with marinara sauce.
Seafood Stuffed Potato Skins
Topped with our crab imperial, shrimp, cheese and bacon.
Fried Zucchini
Traditional Pierogies fried to perfection topped with melty cheddar and jack cheese and crispy bacon. Served with our house made ranch dressing on the side.
Crab Dip
Lump crab meat mixed with cream cheese and old bay then baked to perfection. Served with toast points.
Quesadillas
Crispy flour tortilla stuffed with Cheddar and Jack cheeses, onion, tomato, and bacon. Choose chicken or steak. Served with salsa and sour cream. Add shrimp for an additional charge.
Chicken Wings
Boneless or traditional. Breaded and fried crispy. Choose from our house-made sauces: buffalo, honey BBQ, sweet & spicy, garlic Parmesan, old bay, or smokey chipotle. Served with your choice of ranch or bleu cheese.
Crab Balls
Lump crab meat, fried golden. Served with cocktail or tartar sauce.
Appetizers
Kids Menu
Chicken Tenders
Mac And Cheese
Cheeseburger
Grilled Cheese
1 Cluster Snow Crab Legs
Basket Of Fried Shrimp
Basket Of Small Clams Or Steamed Mussels
Served with garlic butter.
2 Clusters Crab Legs
1 Lb Steamed Shrimp
Platter For 2
A variety of fresh steamed items something everyone can enjoy, Great to share with others. Includes 8 hardshell crabs, 6 clusters of legs, 1/2 pound steamed shrimp 2 dozen steamed little neck clams and 2 dozen steamed mussels. Comes with your choice of 2 sides.
Dozen Of Medium Crabs
A dozen of medium sized Maryland Blue Crabs steamed fresh with JO Spice Steamed fresh to order
Basket Of Fried Clams
Dozen Large Crabs
1/2 Lb Steamed Shrimp
Seafood - Short Order
Soup & Salad
Cobb Salad
Fresh chopped lettuce, cucumber, tomato, hard-boiled eggs, bacon bits, and cheese. Add chicken, shrimp, steak, salmon, or crab for an additional charge.
Caesar Salad
Topped with your choice of chicken or shrimp.
Grilled Or Crispy Chicken Salad
Fresh chopped lettuce mixed with tomato, onion, green peppers, cucumbers, and diced egg topped with charbroiled or crispy chicken breast and shredded Cheddar and Jack cheese blend. Make it spicy, add buffalo to your chicken.