Roberto was a great server and the food and atmosphere was excellent. The short rib sandwich with smoked gouda and caramelized onions was outstanding! read more

Went there today for lunch with a group of friends. It was the first time any of us had been there. I can't recommend this place highly enough!! Food was outstanding and large portions for lunch. Our waitress Katie couldn't have been better at her job. She was friendly and on top of our every need. Overall this is a wonderful place and we will be back! read more

We tried this place for the first time on our way home from vacation. I was pleasantly surprised by how great it was. It was a fairly easy on and off the highway drive, was decorated with loads of sports memorabilia, and had a super friendly staff. I had to get an orange crush because it's such a typical Maryland thing and it was tasty. Both of us enjoyed our meals. I had the pulled pork sandwich. I asked for no coleslaw and ended up with it anyway, but I just pulled it off - no biggie. With my seafood allergy, I couldn't have any of the fried foods since they don't have a dedicated fryer for allergens. I'm used to this though and our server was great with suggestions. read more

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I enjoyed my lunch here. I ordered the alligator nuggets. It came with a sweet and spicy sauce. Very good! I also had the salmon blt on a wrap It was ok, also had a refreshing mule. Our server was SUPER NICE AND SUPER HELPFUL.. his name was RC. I appreciate him talking me into the gator bites. I enjoyed my lunch and would like to return. Plenty of parking available. Also they have the front and back area. They were pretty crowded so we dined in the back area. It also has a door so we didn't have to return to the front. I loved the giant elephant in the front area and they also sell tee-shirts as well. I really had a good time with my friend. I hadn't seen her in awhile and we both enjoyed our meals. read more

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I came here once after work by myself and was very impressed. I dragged my husband and daughter here after my husband said it's the top two places in Maryland which I agree. It is wonderful for brunch and the ambience inside is pretty fun. The service is very good very friendly people which makes everything even better. Second time I went I got a wedge salad, which was amazing. I'm not a solid person and this is 100% worth every bite. read more

Elephant in the Room - American Near Me - Millersville, Maryland

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For several months leading up to their opening they were extremely active on social media. They promised an amazing experience that focused on the customer experience. I had high hopes for this restaurant when my husband and I visited on 2/25 or 26/2026. After seeing so many people post about it I encouraged my husband to order the Bourbon Smash drink. Typically this kind of drink come with fresh muddled fruit but they make theirs with some sort of syrup. The drink is very dark and did not have as good of a taste as anticipated. I had the fried pickles and the short rib sliders as an appetizer. The pickles were my favorite part of the whole meal. The short rib sliders were good but originally the server put in the order wrong and brought out the pulled pork sliders even after I specified the correct one twice (I saw that issue coming). She did not appear that serving tables would last long for her. I had the bourbon pork chop which was almost spicy due to an excessive amount of seasoning on it. It didn't taste bad. In person, the mashed potatoes looked slightly darker leading me to believe they might not have been very fresh. My husband had the burger and upgraded to the truffle fries. That was not worth the extra charge. You could slightly smell the truffle but could not taste it as all. Either they use a cheap brand of truffle oil or they don't drain the fries enough before tossing them which leads to the fryer oil overpowering the truffle. Later that night, my husband and I both had stomach issues a few hours apart. That was the only thing that my husband ate that day (he is a one meal a day guy).The only thing we both had were the short rib sliders. We did notice that that the menu is one of those multiple use ones (short rib sliders, short rib potato skins, short rib tacos, short rib entree, elephant stack has short ribs). That is five things with short rib. So how much are you making and how long is it sitting there!? When I asked the server for a dessert menu, she only mentioned two desserts that neither of us were interested in. The restaurant is pretty small. The owner was standing in the dining room on an iPad upon our arrival to the host stand. He did not notice us for a couple minutes until the host came out from the back of the restaurant. I figured that he would at least greet the five tables dining in (they only had 5 booths and a couple tables in addition to the bar). He was too focused on anticipating the arrival of the a group from the Chamber of Commerce who didn't even show up until we were leaving. I thought maybe he would have stopped by after the waitress brought us the wrong appetizer. Nope. Didn't acknowledge us even as we walked right past him out the door. No thanks for coming. How was everything? Their social media presence does not match the in person experience...at all. read more

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I didn't have any expectations walking in and was surprised by the variety on the menu from tacos to creole items. We ended up ordering short rib tacos, pork belly tacos, crab Mac & cheese balls and wings. The wings were just okay. They claim double fried but it did not give the crispiness expected. The crab Mac balls were the best thing we had. Very similar to other fried Mac and cheese balls you can get at several places with a little crab added. The tacos were meh at best. The short rib meat was one of the worst short rib related meals I have ever had. My husband wasn't a fan of the pork belly. Overall, it was nothing special. Service was okay but nothing stood out for me to want to come back or suggest this to friends and family. We venture to DC and Baltimore almost every weekend to try restaurants; and was hoping this would be something local that hit the spot. It didn't deliver. read more

First time here and had a fantastic time!! Service was great, Zeke our bar tender was super friendly and helpful! We tried lots of appetizers and enjoyed every single one. My favorite were the alligator bites and the crab dip with the pork rinds!! Delicious! Will be coming back soon! read more

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I had a great meal at Elephant in the Room. Went with some friends and immediately got seated. It did get crowded later, so some early if you have a big group. I got the burger and it was cooked to perfection. The flavor was good! Service was a bit slow but our waitress got super busy (and my group was catching up with each other so we didn't mind). read more

Very good fresh food excellent service Exceeded expectations Great atmosphere Will come back again read more

Visited Elephant in the Room last Friday and this place is an easy FIVE STARS!!! The vibe is relaxed yet refined, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere and TV screens throughout that make it perfect for catching a game without sacrificing ambiance. I had the carne asada tacos and the double-fried wings with Korean sauce, and my date ordered the Elephant Prime cheeseburger--all were delicious, well-seasoned, and clearly prepared with care. Even though we chose "classic" items, the menu itself is far from typical bar food, offering elevated Southern-inspired comfort dishes and creative gourmet options. Service is where Elephant in the Room really shines. Zeke, our bartender, deserves special mention for his mixology skills--he created a custom cocktail based on my preference for less sweet drinks, and it was spot-on. Roberto, the manager, was friendly, visible on the floor, and engaged with both staff and patrons, which added to the feeling of being genuinely welcomed. Joseph was moving nonstop, checking in and handling details with impressive attention and care. With fair pricing for the quality, a unique menu, and a great team, this is definitely a spot I'll be returning to and recommending to friends. read more

Amazing food & service. There are so many amazing food choices. The staff is very friendly & accomadating. Have visited 2x so far. Plan on making this an repeat. read more

Met for lunch with three friends today. Roberto was our waiter and he was efficient, fun and thoroughly explained the menu. He didn't hover but was quick to respond when signaled. Also, the food was great. We plan to return the nest time we get together. read more

I met a couple of friends here to try this restaurant for the first time and it turned out to be a really enjoyable experience. The atmosphere was lively and festive with many guests dressed in green for St. Patrick's Day which I completely forgot about! Our server, Destiny was delightful, friendly, attentive and truly helped make the evening feel special. I ordered the pan-seared salmon with cornbread and honey and collard greens. While the salmon was slightly dry and could have used a bit more seasoning, the overall flavor was still good and the cornbread added a warm, sweet complement to the meal. Between the upbeat energy, welcoming service, and overall pleasant dining experience, I'm glad we chose to come here and would happily return. read more

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Wow! What an experience. First, Roberto our waiter was super nice and offered some great recommendations. Our table had the Double Smash Burger, Short Rib Nachos, Short Rib Grilled Cheese, and the Blackened Shrimp Wrap. Everything tasted perfect! It was so good. The fries were seasoned perfectly too! This spot opened this year and it's Veteran owned. Since it was Mothers Day we were gifted some lovely chocolate covered strawberries. If you're looking for a spot to try, please add Elephant in the Room on your list. I promise you will not regret it. read more

I've dined here several times, and each visit has been exceptional. The atmosphere is vibrant, fun, and full of energy. The food is delicious, thoughtfully prepared, and consistently impressive. They also offer a great selection of beers, and the friendly, attentive staff make the entire dining experience truly enjoyable. read more

We are so pleased!! We went as a family and the food, atmosphere, and service was 10/10!! Already planning our next visit read more

Elephant in the Room - American Near Me - Millersville, Maryland

Order was wrong. Let waitress know and was told sorry. No interest in making it right. Food tasted bad. Sat at a table that was close to the DJ. WAY TOO LOUD. Don't go. read more

From walking in the door until walking out to leave the friendly atmosphere was fantastic! What a great place! The food was top notch. The service could not have been any better. We loved everything about this place! Can't wait to go back! read more

Amazing food and very smart to have Happy Hour on Saturday! This is quality food for this part of AA County! Think DC and/or Baltimore Food establishments. My boyfriend is a chef and thinks this food is top notch! read more

I recently visited Elephant in the Room in Millersville as part of a group of about 20 people, and I was really impressed--especially for a restaurant that's only been open a few weeks. We were seated in a private back room that was spacious, comfortable, and well-lit, which made for a really nice group dining experience. I started with an Amaretto Sour ($8), which was not only well-balanced and enjoyable, but also came with a large spherical ice cube that just made me smile--such a nice touch. For appetizers, I had the Southern Deviled Eggs ($9.95), and they were excellent. The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the addition of crab meat on top elevated them beyond the usual deviled eggs. I forgot to take a picture of this dish. My friends and I ate it so fast. lol My entrée was the Creole Pasta ($28), with sausage, shrimp, and penne. The sauce was rich and delicious, and the portion size was very generous--I happily took leftovers home and am already looking forward to finishing them. For dessert, I tried the bread pudding with vanilla ice cream ($12), which our server recommended since it's made fresh. It did not disappoint. It was served warm, with three smaller scoops of ice cream that complemented rather than overwhelmed the dish. The balance was perfect. A special shoutout to our main server, Roberto, who--along with two additional staff--took excellent care of our large group. Service was attentive, smooth, and friendly throughout. I also appreciated that the restaurant did not automatically add gratuity for a large party, which is increasingly rare. Given the outstanding service, I was more than happy to tip 20%. Overall, a fantastic experience with great food, thoughtful presentation, and excellent service. I'm excited to come back and see how they continue to grow. read more

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I've been here twice now and everything has always been so good! The Elephant Stack is hands down my favorite dish here. I've tried maybe 6 different dishes and all of them have been fabulous. The service has also been fantastic. At our last visit, we got to meet Dilma and she was just the sweetest! 10/10 would recommend and we will be back. It's nice to have found a new local spot! read more

The food was excellent, however the service was slow, even though it wasn't busy. The server was nice but didn't seem that confident with her knowledge of the menu. Also, they list about 9 sours on the beer menu (which we had to ask for) but they only had one of them. It was really disappointing because I was excited in trying something new. read more

I can't say enough wonderful things about The Elephant in the Room!!! I was pleasantly impressed with every aspect of my meal. Joseph greeted us at the table and RC took great care of us. The Gator Bites shouldn't be missed!!! I came on a day when the Soup of the Day was Lobster Bisque and it was delicious! Top that off with Creole Pasta that gave New Orleans a run for their money. I look forward to coming back!!! read more

I expected something different. I wasn't expecting a sports bar atmosphere with a dj playing loud club music. I also was not expecting the waitress to drop a bottle of wine and wine glasses on the table, tell us to enjoy and walk away. I was hoping it was going to be a more refined kind of place with servers who know, at the very least, to open and pour the wine. If this is your kind of place I do suggest maybe waiting a few more weeks for the service to be faster and better trained read more

Only two previous reviews and I'm not sure either of them are totally fair. That said, some improvements needed. First, and most importantly, the food was awesome. We had 10 people and everyone was happy with what they ordered. The waitress was great and very accommodating for my wife's health issues and even shared some of her own dietary restrictions. Definitely made my wife feel more comfortable. The food came out pretty quickly, albeit a little disordered. I would recommend that they ALWAYS bringing out the kid food first. Parents like to get the kids setup and eating before they have to deal with their own food getting cold. If there are appetizers they can come out at the same time, but kid food should always come out first. The parking is not great. It's a rough situation trying to get in there when it's busy. All of the nearby businesses don't want anyone parking there and then only patronizing the restaurant. Hard to blame them. I don't think this should prevent you from going, but a slight annoyance at the beginning of the night. There were a couple things they definitely need to improve. First, I ordered a pour of Eagle Rare. It's not the fanciest whiskey, but definitely one of their nicer pours at $18. (Don't go here if you're looking for amazing bourbon pours.) It should come in a Glencairn. They brought it out in a shot glass. I was at a table with 4 kids. The waitress was SUPER nice and brought me a proper glass. I certainly wasn't looking to take shots of whiskey with my dinner. It feels like a good bartender/waitress combo should know or ask what the intent is there. Again, the waitress was awesome, but it was very odd. The SUN in my face was HORRIBLE. We went around 5:00 and I literally had to wear sunglasses indoors. They absolutely have to fix that ASAP, but at some of the tables around sunset you are going to get blasted with sunlight. I would still highly recommend trying this new spot in Millersville. It's probably the best place on Veterans highway as far as food goes. I would definitely prefer to go here over Libations. Great start with a few things to fix, I look forward to visiting again and hopefully updating my review to 5 stars. read more

I had been before and I suggested to my wife and son that we go for brunch. We got there as they opened there weren't many people there but we were warmly welcomed our waiter. Roberto was fantastic. He gave us several. Suggestions was very attentive. The fish and chips were exceptional when I was able to sub french fries for the collard greens that no additional cost and that was fantastic. The coleslaw was spot on the fish was exceptional. My son got a huge burrito which he loved my wife. Got the classic breakfast and loved everything about that as well. the food, the service everything was flawless five stars. read more

I was pleasantly surprised. The food is on point, service great and the atmosphere perfect. Tried the short ribs and damn, I will be back!. read more

Food was great service was good talked with the manager about cocktails and bourbon very friendly

I can't say enough positive things about this place! Wonderful staff, a unique menu of fabulous foods, amazing drinks and a spankin' new decor for an excellent experience. Our group of 25 reserved the green room and received amazing service. The manager coordinated the reservation, the wait staff provided superior service from the moment we stepped into the restaurant, and the owner stopped by to greet us as well! I especially loved the gator bites and fish tacos. I will definitely return again. read more

I was hoping for a warm , lively pub atmosphere. What I got was School Cafeteria vibe . Plastic chairs no space and a huge silly elephant in the room ( needed a slot for a quarter to ride) way too bright and no music nothing ! . Wish they understood the area and what should have been there. A good grub and beer place. Food MID.. truffle fries soggy and just sprayed with truffle oil no salt . Crab dip . A layer of seasoned Cream cheese with a tiny of layer of crab ( very deceiving ) ok and the staff . It's like if I bought a bar and hired all my friends and family to help . No personality. Smug and important ..I was really hoping .. but just an FYI expensive, bad food , play some music and well maybe the service should smile. If your looking for a cool place, warmth, decent food , a cold beer not here read more

Went in with my work for a planned dinner. Stopped in last week and spoke With Chris, the manager and asked if we could make reservations for 10. We work hard and our boss sent us out to dinner on him for our hard work so we were happy. Chris took our Information and set it up. We arrive right on time. We walked In and stood there for about 10 minutes and nobody even looked at us. I walked to the bar and asked if someone could help us. A very helpful bus boy named jay came right over and took great care of us. He said no reservation was as ever made and that they do not accept reservations. They found space for us in a back room and pushed some tables together. We were happy. Everything we asked for , they were out of . No iced tea , no dates, no popcorn ect.. the server was very nice . The food was fantastic. The short ribs are to die for. The calard greens are the best iv ever had !! No complaints on food at all. The atmosphere was nice . We were very close to leaving because it didn't seem like anyone wanted to assist us until jay realized we were there. He went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable. Will I go back? Prob not with a crowd but for the food, absolutely . Jay mentioned to Chris what happened and he never came over to see us and apologize , never even spoke. When we were walking out, my partner seen Chris and mentioned it to him. He acted as if he didn't really care. Not good management. We are all managers and we certainly own up to our mistakes and make the customer feel better when leaving. He did not care to do this. We do work dinners a bit and will Not be choosing here again as a group. read more

Came in and got seated at a high top table in the middle of the restaurant. Waited about 15 minutes and didn't get any service. Finally went up to the bar to get our drinks. In the meantime a table of 5 came in and sat down. They got served waters immediately. Bring back Ellie's. read more

Loved the food and environment. Appreciate a clean place. A great little kid's menu - also appreciated. We will be back.

This is a great place to go. The food and the service were both spectacular. The staff is beyond friendly. They were very accommodating to our large group. We will definitely be going back. We need to get a pic with the big elephant next time. read more

My second visit in a week. This newly opened restaurant is still going thru growing pains. The dinner menu was the same as lunch and I had an appetizer instead of an entree. The pork rinds with crab dip. The crab dip was really cheesy and hot but the pork rinds were few and chewy instead of crunchy. Their signature Elephant Stack was good and so were the special fish and chips. The fried fish could have been a little more crispy but it was tasty and a generous portion. The three star rating is due to more that the back room could have used more sound damping and mood lighting. It was extremely noisy and I think I may have hearing loss! There was a screaming baby whose piercing shrieks interrupted my mood. If there was sound damping, it may have not been so bad...I may wait a few months before going back. If the owners are open to improving based on other reviews I've seen them this could be a world class restaurant! read more