Showroom

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Fantastic food and wonderful service, both at reception and at our table—a shoutout to Val, our server, for an outstanding and professional job!
   

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   Randy

   Washington DC3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent service. Consistent food quality. Reservations very helpful to ensure timely seating.
   

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   Rachel VIP

   Hawaii10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 20 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Great excellent food; strong service, attentive, good noise level, pleasant, quite bright!! Always a pleasure to delightful
   

   ShowroomResponded on 23 February 2025

   Thank you for the kind words! ⭐ I'm glad you enjoyed the food, service, and atmosphere. Looking forward to your next visit!
   

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   Damaris

   New York City3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 16 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was our first time at Showroom. We had looked at the menu beforehand and it read like casual dining with a hint of sophistication. The food was amazing. We ordered steak frites (which I opted for mashed potatoes in place of the fries), mushroom risotto with shrimp, and a beet salad. To drink, we ordered an old fashioned and a skinny margarita. Everything was impeccable. The only reason why we didn’t order dessert was because there was no room! We were stuffed. Not only was the food great, but the service was excellent. The hosts and servers alike were all super friendly and made us feel right at home. The restaurant itself was very chic. Similar to the menu, it read sophisticated diner. It’s perfect for a family meal or date night. I would recommend 10/10.
   

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   ShowroomResponded on 23 February 2025

   Wow—thank you, Damaris, for such a thoughtful review! I’m thrilled you enjoyed everything, from the steak frites and risotto to the drinks and warm hospitality. That balance of comfort and sophistication is exactly what we aim for, and it means a lot to hear that it came through in your experience. Hope to see you again soon—maybe next time, you’ll save room for dessert! 🍰✨
   

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   Daniel

   Washington DC38 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Have eaten here a number of times in the past and it was always good. This time, food seems to be a notch below prior visits in terms of flavor. Ordered deviled eggs, seems like they use pickle brine instead of pickles, which is fine except it was too salty and the salt overwhelmed the other flavors. Same for the FCBLT (fried chicken BLT); several times had a bite of it that was too salty. The fish and chips outer edges were a bit hard, and had dark brown appearance suggesting they were fried too long. The accompanying fries were meh. Perhaps they had an off night, or the particular chef on duty has an inclination to salty flavors. Will try again a different time, hopefully with better results.
   

   ShowroomResponded on 23 February 2025

   Thank you, Daniel, I appreciate you being a returning guest and taking the time to share this feedback. It’s frustrating to hear that the food didn’t quite measure up to your past visits—I put a lot of work into every recipe, and consistency is key. If the seasoning was off or the fryer timing wasn’t right, that’s something I need to address. I’ll be following up with the team to make sure every dish is prepared the way it should be. I really appreciate you giving us another shot, and I hope your next visit is back to the standard you’ve come to expect.
   

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   Kasara VIP

   Washington DC6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 9 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   William was our waiter and he was great! The food was great too!
   

   ShowroomResponded on 23 February 2025

   Thanks, Kasara, Glad to hear Will took great care of you and that you enjoyed the food! 🍽️🙌 Hope to see you again soon!
   

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   Donna

   Charleston12 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 9 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   This was our first visit to The Showroom. Our server, Will, was super friendly and attentive. I especially loved the espresso martini and the deviled eggs. Looking forward to coming back!
   

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   ShowroomResponded on 23 February 2025

   Thank you for giving Showroom a try! I’m glad you enjoyed the espresso martini and deviled eggs, and I appreciate the shoutout to Will—he’s a great part of our team. I want every guest experience to be a 5-star one, so if there’s anything we can do to make your next visit even better, I’d love to know. Looking forward to welcoming you back! 🍸🍽️
   

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   Daniella VIP

   Washington DC2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 8 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   The Nashville Chicken Sandwich and pancakes are 10/10. Fries are consistently overcooked and sometimes the food is left on the counter waiting to be run, so it can get a little cold. However, there is a lot of care and thought put into the food preparation, one of my family’s favorites.
   

   ShowroomResponded on 23 February 2025

   Thank you, Daniella, for your thoughtful feedback and for making Showroom one of your family’s favorites! I’m glad you love the Nashville Chicken Sandwich and pancakes, but I hear you on the fries and the timing of food getting to the table. That’s something I’ll be keeping a close eye on because every dish should be served hot and fresh. I appreciate you sharing this, and I hope we can make your next visit a 5-star one! 🍽️🔥
   

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   Patrick

   West Virginia1 review

   4.0

   Dined on 7 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We tried two of the sandwiches. The Marlyand Pit Beef and the Nashville Hot Chicken, both were well made, full of flavor and a good sized portions.
   

   ShowroomResponded on 23 February 2025

   Glad you enjoyed the Pit Beef and Nashville Hot Chicken sandwiches, Patrick! 🔥🥪 We put a lot of care into making sure every dish is flavorful and satisfying. I’d love to know what we could have done to make your experience a 5-star one—your feedback helps us improve. Hope to see you again soon!
   

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    Michelle

    Washington DC3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2

    After looking at the menu, we were expecting upscale diner. At first, the hostess led us onto the dreary plastic-enclosed patio. The atmosphere was atrocious so we asked to be seated inside. There we encountered a very IHOP like feel, which was an improvement from outdoors. The food was good; shrimp and grits and mushroom risotto were hits. The corn dip was just fine, nothing special. The beet salad with greens and whole beets on the side wasn't imaginative at all. Cocktails were delicious and the highlight. We had a great time with friends, but the aesthetic was underwhelming. Glad we went to check that box but likely won't return.
    

    ShowroomResponded on 23 February 2025

    Hi Michelle, I appreciate you giving us a try and sharing your thoughts. While I’m glad you enjoyed the food—especially the shrimp & grits, risotto, and cocktails—I’m disappointed that the atmosphere didn’t meet your expectations. The enclosed patio is meant to provide extra seating in colder months, but I understand it’s not for everyone. I appreciate the honest feedback and am glad you had a great time with friends. Thank you for checking us out!
    

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