GUNPOWDER LODGE
Crab cakes, cold beer, and a patio by the river.
A rustic lodge on Belair Road in Kingsville, serving Maryland classics since 2010. Directly across Route 1 from the Big Gunpowder trailhead.
This week at the Lodge
All eventsA new board every week
Rotating starters and entrees, a catch of the day, a cut from the butcher, raw oysters, and desserts. The current board is on Facebook, or call and we'll read you the list.
On the calendar
Open mic night
The weekly rhythm
- Mon Crab cake day · open mic night, 6 to 9 pm
- Tue Steak day
- Wed Shrimp, wings, beer, and burger specials
- Thu Rib day
- Sun Brunch buffet, 10 am to 2 pm
What the regulars order
Full menu
Jumbo lump crab cakes
All crab, minimal filler. Rated Outstanding by Crab Cake Review.
Sunday brunch buffet
All you can eat, with omelet, waffle, and carving stations. Sundays only.
Ribs, steaks, and hand-cut fries
Baby backs off the bone, hand-cut steaks, and fries cut in house.
Hike first. Eat after.
The Lodge sits at the edge of Maryland's largest state park, straight across Route 1 from the Big Gunpowder Falls trailhead parking. Finish the Sweathouse Branch loop, cross over, and the first cold drink is minutes away.
"Worth driving 100 miles just for the soup."
of 1,500+ Facebook reviewers recommend the Lodge
crab cake rating from Crab Cake Review
Room for the whole crew
Birthdays, rehearsal dinners, team outings, retirements. The Lodge has hosted parties of 55 and up without missing a beat, with a free lot out front so nobody circles for parking.