Restaurant of Frederick

Showroom is a modern American casual restaurant in Frederick, MD, located at 882 N East St. It offers a menu designed by Bryan Voltaggio, a Frederick native, James Beard Foundation Award nominee, and three-season finalist on Top Chef. The restaurant serves a wide variety of dishes, including fried chicken, duck fat fries, meatloaf, chicken pot pie fritters, mushroom risotto, Nashville hot chicken sandwiches, salmon, steak frites, short ribs, deviled eggs, onion soup, hanger steak, Watermelon Gazpacho, and burgers. It holds a rating of 4.40 based on 882 reviews.

The dining space occupies a historic mid-century building that originally operated as a car dealership showroom in the 1960s. When Voltaggio first took over the space in 2012, he opened Family Meal, an upscale take on classic Southern comfort food. The team later evolved the concept into Showroom, leaning into the building's architectural roots with soaring ceilings, glass picture windows, and an open floor plan that retains its industrial character. The floor where cars were once displayed now houses a modern dining room and a bustling open kitchen.

Showroom is known for its modern take on Mid-Atlantic comfort foods, focusing on fresh, high-quality ingredients and generous plates. Signature items include fried chicken brined in pickle juice and lightly breaded before being fried in a cast-iron skillet, served with cheddar chive biscuits. Other notable offerings include meatloaf, mushroom risotto, Nashville hot chicken sandwich, salmon, steak frites, short ribs, deviled eggs, onion soup, hanger steak, Watermelon Gazpacho, and a burger. The restaurant also features a selection of cocktails and beer.

With a large base of customer reviews, Showroom has built a solid reputation among the customers it has served. Guests frequently praise the food, service, and atmosphere, noting the warm and inviting staff, well-spaced tables, and comfortable dining environment. The restaurant is a popular spot for both lunch and dinner, with brunch available daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., dinner from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. or 10 p.m. depending on the day, and happy hour on Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Showroom brings its celebrated modern American casual dining and Southern-inspired comfort food to the heart of East Frederick, offering a unique dining experience in a historic setting that honors its automotive past while delivering exceptional culinary quality.

The restaurant sits on N East St, just steps from East Street and within a short walk of the Frederick YMCA, Little League Park, and Monocacy Village.

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