A big shout out and thank you to the crew at Michael's Showside. They hosted 25 members of our Supper Club the other night and did a fantastic job. We did not make it easy on them. We ordered from the menu and asked for separate checks. No problem. The two servers did a terrific job with taking the orders, serving the food and drink and producing error-free checks at the end. As usual, the food was excellent. Some of the group's favorites were the Maryland Crab Melt on Grilled Texas Toast, Hamburger Steak, Chicken Wrap and the Roasted Brussels Sprouts (really good). Our Club will definitely be including Michaels's in our regular rotation. read more

I'm not sure what they put in their crab cake, but it revived me after a bachelor party. The service was quick, loud, and refreshingly straightforward. read more

A very small hometown restaurant with good burgers. The food was prepared quickly and I enjoyed my time there. The service was very friendly and the people were nice. read more

My husband and I live in Lake Royale. We kept seeing post about how wonderful spring hope is. We tried showside Grill and bakery. Oh dear. We arrived at 5:45 pm and were told to sit wherever. We were next acknowledged 15 minutes later. We got our menus and asked for our drink options. Pros: My Caesar Salad (that I had to remind the waitress to bring me). The size of the wine pour Cons: I got my salad with our appetizer Everything else We were ignored even if we spoke out We had French fries, onion rings, and seafood that we wanted ketchup with. We never got her attention. I can handle a waitress who is overwhelmed as long as they continue to acknowledge it. I have only lived in NC for a few months and kept seeing what a cute town Spring Hopes is. So we ventured there. If there was somewhere else there that we could have left and gone to, we would've left. Believe me, I looked. We left a decent tip (over 15%- we usually leave 30%). We'll never go back nor venture to see their town unless something else peaks our interest. The food was gone but it's hard to enjoy your food when you are so agitated (and seriously I don't get agitated). Everyone else in the restaurant (very few), we're just as irritated. Do better. We won't be back. read more

Been here 3 times and the food has always been just excellent. It's surprising because you just wouldn't expect it but the cooks can sure enough cook read more

If you're in the area or not, this is the number one place to visit. Top notch We enjoyed the Nachos as they have a unique styled chips. The Ghost Pepper burger. . Try it. Decent atmosphere. 11/16/2024 The Nachos on our visit Friday were cold when they came out. We let the server know and she had them reheated and then they were soggy. Wish they were more consistent as they were great on the first visit when we ordered them. read more

The low down: There are two parts to this place, the cafe and then attached to the back of the cafe is a door that takes you through another door to the bar. The food was terrific and the service was a little slow but it was the guys first night so we cut him some slack. Clean and some interesting decorating in the bar area (see photos). Also, states online that there is a cover charge of $5 when a live band is there. we weren't charged one, but we're prepared to pay if needed. Fun fact: For a small price you can take a ceiling tile, paint it and bring it back. When you bring it back they will refund your money (they take the money incase you never bring the tile back) I'm so excited to write this review because what seemed like it would be horrible ended up being so much fun! Looking for a new place to hear live music that's off the beaten path I turned to my YELP community and found this place. I wasn't really sure they were still open because when you call the number it rings and rings and then there is a recording that says "voicemail isnt set up". Decided to drive out there to Spring Hope anyway (about 20 min away from where I live in Rolesville). We sa We pulled up around 7:30pm and the place looked closed. Virtually no cars, lights dim but there was a blinking sign that said OPEN. We walk in and NOTHING, no live music, no bar, just a few tables and only about 3 of the tables even had people seated. We stood there for about 2 minutes waiting for someone to address us(there was no one to be found). Finally a nice lady came out from the back. We asked her about the bar and live music that was advertised and she pointed to a door at the back of the restaurant and said...it's through there, you'll hear the music after you open the door. So excited that there was, in fact, live music we eagerly head to the door and open it. We hear nothing! We walk through the hallway and see a bar. There was one lady sitting at the bar. The rest of the bar was empty. We said to her.. we heard there was live music here and she said .. oh there is, they are taking a break. So we sat at the bar, Looking around we noticed some unique decorating. There were Barbie dolls hanging from the ceiling and supposedly each one represents a person. A bartender asked us if we wanted a food menu. I read from YELP that their food was great so we decided to place an order. We ordered a tuna sandwich w rosemary fries. YELP community is right, the food was delicious. My picture doesn't do it justice. The band came in from their intermission along w about 4 other patrons. The band was really good, playing country cover songs. We left early (about 9:30pm) and at that time there were only about 12 people there. The place really was awesome and more people should check it out. The band was great, the service was good(it was the bartenders first night) and the people that were there were super friendly. It's a much different vibe than what you get when you go out in Raleigh. read more

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An absolute diamond of a find! The cuisine is both traditional and eclectic! Frequent creative specials! Been there several times and never disappointed! I LOVE the decor! Quirky, pretty, retro and fun! Whomever said " decor is dated" should continue to frequent the mundane!!! read more

We mostly ordered from the specials menu. The food was very good and plentiful. The service was prompt and accurate. I didn't expect to find a restaurant of this caliber in such a small town. Overall our experience was pleasant and the prices were reasonable. read more

It's meh.. I have had better and of course worse. Maybe the bar side is better ? It was a Saturday afternoon and there were only 3 customers . The server wasn't all that friendly but maybe it was because she was alone , I get that . The food was decent nothing special . The inside is older but also eclectic . Maybe next time we will try the bar side read more

Great service! Got the crab cakes which were okay. Definitely not Maryland crab cakes. Blueberry cobbler for dessert was delicious. Waitress was fabulous. Overall, good, and do recommend. read more

Fresh food, great variety, and the staff that truly cares about customer satisfaction

Excellent food! Had the wings, burger and Cajun pasta- all delicious!! Cute local restaurant- will be back! read more

this was nestled in a cute downtown area that probably once upon a time was bustling. 5 stars for the attractive business name and service. The business name was however too good. Too good to be true. food and service was very nice but it lacked any bakery or any baked goods all together. The hope cabinet they had not a bakery it was entirely empty. And what show? I asked and someone who had worked there a long time said there's no show to be spoken of around here. not a bad experience however confusing. read more

Best place to eat/ hang out in spring hope! Good drinks and good food. Awesome service and amazing people!

Great food! We're looking forward to returning and trying more items on the menu. Make sure you grab one of those tasty cookies too! read more

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Visiting from out of town and had dinner here. From the time of order it took two hours and ten minutes to get our food. Food was good, but absolutely not worth that kind of wait. We were traveling with two children who were beyond famished by the time food arrived. My husband's steak was completely raw on one side and could not be eaten-disappointing. He was refunded for his dinner and my children were given two free cookies for our wait. I would recommend traveling a distance for better service. read more

Casual, unassuming restaurant with good food. The service, portion, and quality were satisfying. The Buffalo wings were especially tasty. Really excellent flavor in the sauce and delicious fries. Table also had fried oyster po'boy which was good. We'll be back on our next road trip! read more

I was shocked at how nice this restaurant is - right here in Spring Hope. The atmosphere (we sat in the bar) is awesome. The restaurant was extremely clean. I wish I had taken pics. Now the food took me over the top! Crab cakes! I've been all over the country and these were the best crab cakes I've ever had. Just go. It'll become a normal haunt for you just like it will for me! Thank goodness for Michael's Showside Grill & Bakery. Don't even get me started about the crazy good baked goods! They are famous for these! read more

Fun stop on our drive home, tried based on other reviews. We were seated and ate just after they'd opened one Saturday for dinner. Four of us (two adults, two kids), and we were all very pleased. read more

On the upside, the restaurant does have a little charm. The food is just not fresh. It's mostly frozen or pre-processed and heated up. The service is a concern. The waitress looked like she was wandering around and kept giving the wrong plates to patrons. She gave one of ours to another party who ate off of it and then tried to give it to us like nothing had happened. read more

I'm a resident of Zebulon, and there are not a lot of decent dining establishments around. This place is about 15 minutes from home, but it's my go-to for Mommy-Son Date Nights (MSDN) with my kid. The food is good. Service is a little slow sometimes, but I'm never in a hurry on MSDN. They have a standing menu as well as a large daily menu, and every entree we've had so far has been, at worse, pretty good! Not so crazy about the fried ravioli appetizer, but I don't know what I was expecting when I ordered that. Ha. Veggies seem to be fresh, meat and seafood are of good quality, and the restaurant is clean and chill. We dig it! I am sitting in a booth here right now, and was about to leave a 4 star review when the waitress came over and hand-delivered a tiny toy train my kid had left here on our last MSDN. That's some good service! Knocked me up to a five right there. :) read more

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Awesome! Best lunch EVER! Stopped here by random chance on our drive back to Raleigh. The meatloaf was so delicious! The Cuban sandwich was also to die for. Amber, our server was so helpful and sweet. The Chef came out to say hi and was a sweetheart! Highly recommend! read more

Had the most awesome cuban sandwich today with fried brussel sprouts for a side. The decor has been changed this summer its set up really cool inside. I like the vibe and all the food is awesome. read more

We booked Michael months ago to caterer our wedding. We talked throughout the months to verify add/subtract everything. The day before the wedding he informed me that we would be there the day of the wedding. The day of the wedding at 12:00AM he CANCELED on us and told us he would not be catering our wedding or issuing a refund. How can HE cancel on us and not issue our money back?? How can he just cancel the DAY OF THE WEDDING. We already paid him in full months prior. We thought finding Michael was a blessing but he destroyed our whole wedding. We lost so much money! Please be smarter than me and find a better caterer. God Bless!! We also spoke to Michael about a month or so prior about changing the base count from 100 guests to about 75 and refunding the difference. Michael stated that he would send out the check within a week of the wedding. It has been almost 3 months we still have not received our refund. read more

Wow! We had the Reuben, sriracha chicken and bitchen BLT and everything was outstanding. The honey pecan cheesecake was really good too. We stopped on the way to OBX and we'll definitely stop on the way back too. No pics to post because we snarfed our food down too fast. read more

Fantastic little restaurant with great menu, food and prices. Artwork and atmosphere is amazing! read more

Showside Grill & Bakery - Great food and eclectic atmosphere! - Diners Near Me - Spring Hope, North Carolina

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My husband and I have only eaten here once, but we're residents of Spring Hope. Showside was very good-we both got specialty burgers. We sat and ordered for takeout and the staff was very friendly. The only negative thing I would say would be that my husband ordered sweet potato fries as a side and there were only a few in there when we got home and the prices are just a little bit high. I understand the prices because it is the only place in the area, but it was a bummer to only get a few fries for the price we paid. Other than that, it was great! Definitely recommend it for a date night! read more

Great spot that I was lucky to find. Service was outstanding and the food was delicious.

Hidden gem in Eastern NC! Stopped in for dinner on our way to the Outer Banks and so glad we did. Delicious crab cakes and sweet potato fries. Burgers were also good. Menu had many options so looking forward to stopping in again and checking them out. Prices are very reasonable for the quality of food. We will be back! read more

We met friends for dinner at Showside last night. The food was unusually good. My husband had pork and he couldn't stop talking about it. I had ribeye and the flavor was great. Our friends enjoyed their meals as well. We will be back! read more

Great food and service. Very unique and good ambiance for a small cute quiet town. Come and check it out. read more

Stopped in and had a great meal. Awesome menu. The atmosphere was fun, the waitress personable and the food delicious. read more

Showside Grill & Bakery - Diners Near Me - Spring Hope, North Carolina

We stopped in this restaurant on a rainy Thursday night simply to grab a quick bite to eat, and ended up getting what was probably one of the best burgers that I've ever eaten in my life. Angus burger with roasted pork loin, topped with ghost pepper cheese and home made BBQ sauce. Friendly service, nice clean environment, and absolutely fantastic food. Definitely recommended and I'll be back the first chance that I get! read more