Dance Night with Spectrum

Dance Night with Spectrum

Come join us for a night of dancing at Green Grove Gardens on June 22, 2013! Spectrum performs all types of music from the 30’s to current hits. Styles include: Pop, dance, country, Latin, Soul, R & B, Blues, and Standards.Click here for more info or to buy tickets!

Real Country Cooking, Just Like Home

Real Country Cooking, Just Like Home

Everything at the Mountain Gate Family Restaurant is homemade - we don't take shortcuts. From our homemade mac & cheese and fried chicken to the broth we capture from roasting our own meat, you'll savor every bite.Learn more about us!

Green Grove Gardens

Green Grove Gardens

A Spectacular Renovated Barn, Enchanting Gardens, and Beautiful Views…Unforgettable! Green Grove Gardens is a premier event center for fully-catered weddings, fundraisers, auctions, concerts, meetings, craft shows and more.Click here for more info!

A Hearty Buffet, Every Day

A Hearty Buffet, Every Day

The Mountain Gate Family Restaurant offers you a homemade buffet of hearty country cooking - breakfast, lunch, and dinner... every day of the week.Check out our buffet and food options!

Carry-Out, Catering, and Private Banquets

Carry-Out, Catering, and Private Banquets

You can have any of our mouth-watering, homemade items to go - even in bulk quantities for special events. You can also have your own feast in one of our private banquet rooms, and we offer professional catering as well.Click here for Catering info!

  • A Tradition of Home Country Cooking

    The first Mountain Gate Family Restaurant was opened 30 years ago in Thurmont, MD and quickly became a popular dining destination. The restaurant was opened by the McCleaf family, who previously owned a nearby truck stop in Thurmont. The McCleafs had a vision to offer a true family restaurant, one where you could be comfortable taking your family and offer a quality product at a reasonable price.

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