I've gone to the showroom several times, and have always had a great experience, both food and service-wise. Today my wife and I went with our 3 kids along with 3 out of town friends. As usual, the food did not disappoint, but the service was really bad. They appeared to hire a lot of new staff, as I didn't recognize most of them.. the waiter we had was very slow and simply forgot to do several things. One guest asked for more coffee, which never came. I ordered a beer which i had to ask for several times, and finally came when we were 75% done with our meal.... He gave my wife the check, and she promptly put her card out only to wait and wait for him to pick it, which he did only after I waved him over... just plain slow, bad service. read more

Showroom - New American Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Food was all excellent and service was good too. Split a breakfast sandwich and chicken and waffles with the hubs.

Good food,service and atmosphere. Has its own parking and easy to get to from downtown.

I ordered the brisket sandwich. while the tenderness was good, there was a complete absence of seasoning. Absolutely tasteless. I know this place sets a high bar and I have really enjoyed myself. Maybe this is because it was take out and the line, decided that they didn't need to deliver. Anyway this was a disappointment and complete waste of effort.. read more

Loved it here. Great food great milkshakes reasonable prices. Service was very good. I had a hot chicken sandwich my friend had the shrimp and grits and I can't remember what my wife had but we all loved our food came out in a timely fashion it was delicious. read more

This was a nice find. Plenty of parking. Very high quality food with excellent service.

This place has the opportunity to be very delicious but the breakfast we just had was far from good. The coffee is basically water, the eggs were undercooked, & the pancakes were runny with undercooked batter. I don't want to leave a bad review in a pandemic but the service and food were just not up to par for how empty the restaurant was. Maybe other meals are a better showing of how good the food is but breakfast was a big miss. read more

First time at SHOWROOM; my wife and I stopped in for a Friday drink and brunch around 3 o'clock. There were a lot of staff on hand preparing for the evening crowd; I'll return in the evening and let you know how that is. Dan, the manager, was up front and took us right to a table, and our server, Den, was right behind him. Den was extremely knowledgeable and made excellent suggestions. His description of the Caramel Apple Brown Ale was spot on. I had a flight of their SHOWROOM ales, and they were all deliciously unique. The food, drinks, and service were an excellent introduction to SHOWROOM; we'll be back soon for a proper dinner. read more

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Visited 11/1 for an early dinner, not very busy yet. Tré, our waiter was great. We ordered a cocktail which was very good. My husband loved the Double Stack burger. The shrimp and grits were very good, my only suggestion would be to leave off the sprinkle of uncooked grits as a garnish. I would go back to try the items we didn't eat the first time for sure! read more

Showroom - Shrimp and grits & Double Stack Burger - New American Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

We had a lovely birthday lunch at The Showroom today. Great entrees and delicious drinks and the basque cheesecake was amazing. Will, our server was on top of everything and Chris, the manager was very friendly and welcoming. An attractive restaurant. We will be back ! read more

Short version: It's ok. Detailed version: I waited to write a review until I had been here a number of times. I have been here at various times of the day and have sat both inside and in the outside area. First, the bathroom. It is not particularly clean. One time is gross enough, but the second time, visiting again after about 3 months, they were still dirty. And, I do mean STILL. The bathrooms need a deep clean. I really don't want to see dirt collected along the top of tiling, in corners and in the sinks. It makes me wonder what the kitchen situation is. Tonight, we came again after going to a show in D.C. We had a reservation, and the place was packed. We were seated immediately, which was nice since we were 20 minutes early, but we were seated in the outdoor area. This area reminds me of someone's makeshift outdoor area in their backyard or their garage, not a section of a supposedly upscale restaurant. Only one half of this outdoor area has enough lighting to allow you to read the menu easily, and it's just kind of a crappy atmosphere compared to the inside area. I always thought they would eventually fix it up, but it has stayed the same since it opened. We ordered the Showroom's own brew, but they were out. They only have 3 or 4 of their own beers on the menu to begin with, so it seems they shouldn't run out. We ordered the onion rings as an appetizer, and they were delicious but not hot. I had the shrimp and grits. The shrimp were well cooked, but again, it wasn't hot. My husband had he Reuben, and, you probably see where this was going, not hot, and also the bread was soggy. Also, the serving of chips alongside the sandwich was laughable. We literally laughed at it because it was, like 4 whole chips and a bunch of crumbs. One of the servers (not our own server--he never came by to check on us) agreed that the small amount of chips did look funny on the plate. She then brought us a serving of chips that was the actual serving size. Additionally, we received one small glass of water at the beginning of the meal and no refills. We have had much better service at other times. At this point, I am bored with the menu and there is nothing to entice my husband and I to come back. read more

Very good food but I'm afraid the new owner has missed the mark... This place has an excellent menu and is serving good food, but I believe that they've missed the niche that Family Meal served. The Showroom is another restaurant that is focused on the mid to high end adult market with specialty drinks and a dynamic menu but this market is overserved in Frederick. You have Tasting Room, Firestones, Thatcher and Rye, White Rabbit, etc. and you're not going to compete with those restaurants in a nondescript building on East Street. Family Meal hit an underserved niche in Frederick of families that have adults that like good food and drinks but also want to take the kids out. FM had an incredible kids menu and more importantly - banana splits and kids milkshakes. Hell, I even ordered the mac cheese and grilled cheese from time to time and me and my wife would always shared a banana split for dessert. In its heyday FM was always packed and It was really difficult to get a seat at counter, it was a great perch for kids to watch deserts being made while the adults enjoyed their meal. I loved watching kids eating banana splits, it took me back to my childhood. Another critical piece to FMs success was their breakfast and Sunday Brunch. Voltagio understood these underserved market and there were always lines at the door. That said, this transition started before the pandemic while it was still FM. For the last two or three years before the pandemic the menu really stagnated and they took the banana split off the menu. They went a couple of years without a piece of red meat on the menu. Grant it, Oscars opened up a block N. and also catered to families but it's bar food and the food is not that good. At this same time FM was pulling back from their roots and business started slowing. It also hurt that Voltaggio closed for the pandemic; a lot of people probably still think it's closed but it's much more than that. Word of mouth is an important driver of restaurant business, case in point is White Rabbit, the only way you'd know it's there is if someone told you about it and their kitchen is crazy, you never know what's going to come out that door - it's something you tell your friends about. We really want to see this place succeed but I fear it's a little too late for this place - RIP FM. read more

Might be great in person but our small takeout order was underwhelming. The kale Caesar salad was tiny, they gave us the wrong dressing, and they forgot two of the three sides that, according to the online menu, are supposed to come with the kids' burger. The salmon ordered as an add-on to the salad was perfectly cooked and very good. read more

Food was fair, mine was not very hot, flavor was ok. I personally won't go back. Had heard it was better......... read more

Let me tell youuuuu... THE KAHLUA MILKSHAKE , that has my heart. It was too good. Our server was super nice as well. He was attentive and always made sure that we were well taken care of. I also had the Nashville chicken sandwich, I had to order no pepper Jack (provolone cheese instead) and no sauce because your girl can not handle spicy lol BUT it was good regardless. 10/10, would def visit here again. read more

I adore Showroom. I love the food and the staff. However, I am begging you to please, PLEASE reconsider the new barstool choice. They are the absolute worst. And still no where for anyone to hang a handbag. Honestly. read more

This place is your pretty typical American fair. I've had tea there, a few sandwiches and their French onion soup. It was all pretty good, nothing show stopping to report. The location is really cute and convenient. Right next to Rockwell brewery and the beer shop. The service was great and everyone was really nice. It has an upscale diner feel. There is plenty of indoor and out door seating. A good place to come for a snack. read more

This place was really busy during brunch on a Sunday so we decided to order to go. Burger was fresh and well seasoned. I do think they changed their pancake recipe so they weren't as tasty as before, but nonetheless very bit got eaten up. read more

Always liked this place when it was Family Meal, glad to know it's still basically the same place with the same menu which is awesome comfort food. Definitely recommend. read more

The shrimp and grits was more flavorful that i thought and the waffles with bananas were really good . It was a cute restaurant and the staff were really friendly read more

Showroom - Shrimp And Grits with Waffles topped with bananas - New American Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Dined at the Showroom today for lunch. I had biscuits and gravy with a side of bacon. The wife and boy had the chicken dinner. The gravy on my biscuits was so salty it was inedible. The bacon was old, cold, and hard. The fried chicken was decent, tender and juicy but unseasoned. The home fries were very good. The service was not good at all. It took WAY too long to do everything. I won't be back and very much don't recommend the Showroom to anyone. Bad food, bad service. read more

Good food and good service. Cocktails are okay. At times I have had really good cocktails but their menu changes so at times I don't find cocktails that I like. read more

My husband and I were able to score a date night while visiting family in Frederick and decided on Showroom. It did not disappoint. I got the fish and chips and I have never had more perfectly cooked fried fish. Crispy outside, tender, moist fish inside, absolutely perfect. The fries were crispy outside but soft inside and perfectly seasoned! My husband got the Bryan burger and it was also cooked to perfection. All in all five full stars and promise to come back the next time we visit Maryland! read more

Their chicken pot pie fritters are a must try. My friends always opt for this place when they come over! It gets pretty crowded on weekends so definitely make a reservation. I haven't had a problem sitting during the weekday! Servers are always nice too! read more

Had a lovely brunch with my daughter and her husband. The food was excellent We the chicken and waffles , Hot Chicken Sandwich and omelette. The service was great. Very helpful and entertaining read more

This is the same stuff that family meal had. Over priced and very poor service. As forrest Gump's friend said. Run Forest Run

Meh... it's the 'same old, same old.' While the setting is attractive and parking is plentiful, it's essentially a pricey diner with a limited range of food. The menu hasn't changed that much from when it was known as Family Meal... and just like before, there's few options if you're gluten intolerant. Vegetables are really hard to find on the menu as well. My dining companions found the cheese steak to be quite good, but the crab cake seemed like industrial made food with filler and no lump crab to be found. The hamburger, while cooked perfectly with a good sear, was overly salted, as were most of the toppings. Fortunately the duck fat fries saved the day. The dessert shakes and cafe affogato, while good, were all small for the price they command. As for service, there's no complaint; our server was friendly and attentive to our requests. read more

The good is great. Service is great. The have an outdoor patio that is comfortable in any weather. We go here when we are in Fredrick. I can say enough about how good the food is. They are also quick to address any issues. read more

Special callout to the folks @ Showroom today. Heavy rain moved in just as my 87 year old mother and I were getting ready to leave. Always a bit of a challenge as she uses a walker to get around, but the staff was especially attentive this time, assisting us as we dodged the rain to get to the car! Kudos to staff for their help, much appreciated! Oh and 5 stars for the bagel and lox platter, amazing ! :-) read more

Dined here last night and was not disappointed! Husband and I drove over from Baltimore and met up with friends who live in Frederick. It was a fun date night, made better by the fabulous food and vibe. We were greeted at the door and by all of the employees we passed on the way to our table. Loved that! I ordered a white peach sangria and husband ordered a red pomegranate sangria. One point deducted for my drink, as it was watery and I didn't pick up any peach flavor. Did I drink it anyway? Yes, I did. The heat index demanded it! On to apps. We ordered deviled eggs and onion rings for the table. I will forever measure future onion rings to the ones at Showroom as I declare them to be the standard-bearer. The eggs were great, too. Dinner: Fried chicken for husband, green pea risotto with salmon (upcharge) for me. Your kitchen knows its way around a fried chicken. It was perfectly fried and stayed juicy. My risotto was a tad undercooked but still delicious. The salmon was cooked very nicely. Happily, the large serving of risotto I brought home and ate today reheated to the right consistency. Dessert? No way. Too full. But there will be a next time! read more

I was going to go to another place for breakfast but starting thinking about those home fries.... hmmmm yes those fries... my car wheels turned... BTW Brain... PUT a LARGER OPEN SIGN facing East Street... we can't tell whether you are open... but anyway... Our Waiter was TRAYE! He was great! Attentive to every need!!! Great Job TRAYE! And DANG those home fries were still rocking and that sausage gravy was to die for... We will be back. read more

Food is so good and staff went above and beyond. I definitely will come back. When you see the way staff provide their service you can tell management put effort in training and maintaining that expectation. read more

During COVID, I have been terrified to go out and have a normal dinner with friends. Born & Raised knows the fear that everyone is feeling and did an amazing job accommodating that. I can't speak highly enough about the food - every single item we ordered (and we had a group of six and we are big eaters...so we tried a LOT of the menu items) was amazing. There wasn't a single disappointment. Jordan was our waiter and he was a blessing. He made sure we had everything before we even needed it and kept us smiling throughout the evening. Every dish was thoughtfully made and carefully delivered. 10/10 in my books. I absolutely plan to go again very soon. read more

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We enjoyed a nice early dinner after hiking. The outdoor seating was plentiful and they're definitely kid friendly. Everything we ordered was delicious. We drove out from Ellicott City and we'd come back! Highly recommend the fried chicken (we had the Nashville sandwich), fries, and the Whiskey Business!! read more

Showroom - Menu - New American Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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Duck fries are the winner here. I have to admit that that was the only nice part about my first visit. I was sadly disappointed by the sausage and gravy. I'm from the south...and there's just a certain expectation. I don't think it even had salt.... It may have just been an off day for the kitchen, so I'm willing to give it another try. Even if its just getting 5 orders of those amazing duck fat fries lol. read more

We came here for my birthday brunch a few days ago. Although our server was new (and told us she was still training when we first got there), her service was phenomenal. We sat outside on their heated patio, which was has a nice ambience even though it's in a parking lot! We loved the apple cider mimosas and the s'mores dessert. Food was very good. We've eaten here when it was Family Meal and food and service are always very good. Also, shoutout for their covid protocols, all servers were masked, tables were spaced apart, I watched the employees sanitizing everything in between customers and they have two nice heated patios for outdoor seating. read more

I miss family meals food. :( I just picked up fried chicken and the duck fat fries! The chicken did not taste or look the same (was not a rich golden brown and didn't taste that good). It tasted much better when it was made under the family meal name. This fried chicken version appeared yellowish-brown and didn't have that juicy flavor. I'm not sure if they changed their grease or chicken or batter or fry temperature or what, but it didn't taste that great (not like before). On the other hand, the duck fat fries were pretty good, HOWEVER, they no longer offer the three dipping sauces which I always loved. They only offer one; I was disappointed with that change! I really hope they find a way to improve because I don't foresee it surviving if they don't . ... or maybe I'm being too critical. Btw, this is my second time getting fried chicken, and both meals tasted the same. It was not amazing! The curb side pick up was nice! I did Like that! The lady was very fast at bringing it out and polite. read more

It's unpretentious and cozy. They converted a former car dealership into a hip restaurant with a long counter, indoor and outdoor dining tables, and since it is COVID, a tent.  The place is cool with lots of natural light, high ceilings, and an open kitchen.  I had the Spiced Shrimp and Pot Pie Fritters. Both were fantastic. Showroom is definitely my favorite place to eat in Frederick. read more

The staff seemed preoccupied, however, I'm sure the Saturday morning rush made things difficult. The food was absolutely amazing! I ordered the Shrimp and grits and waffle. The biscuit was also good. Watermelon stuff was not my favorite. read more

plenty of room indoors that allows for social distancing. staff was friendly and efficient. pastrami sandwich and the duck fat fries were the best!! highly recommend! read more

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