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    Depot On Magnolia

    4.5 (46 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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    Depot On Magnolia - Key Lime pie - American Near Me - Ocala, Florida
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    Depot On Magnolia - This former train depot is now a restaurant with a really cute model train which goes around the room on a track. - American Near Me - Ocala, Florida
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    Rebecca B.

    I decided to spend my Saturday showing Ocala a little love -- and I'm so glad I did, because I stumbled on Depot on Magnolia and it completely blew me away. Tucked inside part of a historic train depot, this place leans all the way in on its railway roots. The decor is packed with railroad memorabilia, hand-painted murals, and even the light fixtures feel themed. And yes -- there's an actual miniature train that circles overhead while you eat. It's quirky in the best way. I ordered one of my go-to comfort picks: a mushroom and Swiss burger. Not only was it cooked to perfection, but it came topped with quarter-cut mushrooms (not the usual thin slices!) and a side of tiny watermelon wedges -- which was such a fun touch. The vibe, the food, the unexpected attention to detail... Depot on Magnolia totally exceeded my expectations. It's a reminder that there are some real gems hiding in plain sight around Ocala -- you just have to stop and explore.

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    Heather N.

    This is a cute location with interesting and unique decor. Our server wasn't friendly & seemed short with us only. The menu is kind of all over the place--the specials are on a photocopied handwritten list in a plastic sleeve. The cheese burger was really big & cooked well--flattop crispy edges and perfectly medium. The lobster wrap was chopped and didn't taste like lobster & side of pasta salad shells were creamy and just ok. They had a long list of desserts that sounded good but we didn't have a sweet tooth. It seemed to take forever to get our check & pay so not a great end to our weird lunch.

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    David J.

    We've seen a lot of mentions about Depot on Magnolia in Ocala, so we decided to hit O-town a little early on Saturday night and give it a try. What a cool little place - it's not huge. Train themed (and yes, a train rolled by as we were eating) and quirky, our server, was bubbly and energetic. We ordered the lobster flatbread appetizer and it was SO good! Where to begin? The coconut shrimp was delicious and the hush puppies passed the snobbish test. The Key Lime BBQ Chicken sandwich was tasty with the Lime sauce. And the Conductor Burger? Lordy that was a lot of meat! 1 pound burger with pulled pork, cheese, tomato, lettuce! Don't order that on a date - you're leaving with some on your shirt! Definitely ask for extra napkins. An excellent taste for everything we ordered, except the coleslaw. Vinegar based. Meh. Fries were ever so slightly over cooked, but still good. Because no dinner is complete without dessert, we ordered that, too. Key Lime pie (2) and German chocolate cake! So, so good. Solid 4.5 stars out of five!

    Inside the dining area, very well decorated
    Hannah O.

    All in all the dining area was very cute and if your into trains the aesthetic was awesome! Honestly the service was eh, I made the mistake of ordering the lobster wrap which didn't taste like lobster at all, opened up the wrap and it was imitation crab unfortunately. I'm a New England girl so Lobster Salad is a summer staple for me and I could tell right away it wasn't lobster. Our server never came to check on us or ask if our food came out okay just seemed not to care much about our experience. On the plus side my husband ordered the chicken pot pie and it was good. We were hoping to finish off the meal with a homemade pineapple upside down cake but they were all out so we tried the coconut layer cake and cannoli cheesecake and they were pretty good. We received the bill and thought it was really odd they rounded up our check and took an additional 4 cents to "even out the bill" it was under a "rounding charge"

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    Annemarie H.

    Found this place on Yelp. First impressions cute and funky decor. This f ormer train depot features a cute model train that rides around the room on a track. Restaurant had only one other table full when we first arrived. We ordered Buffalo chicken salad and truffle fries. I ordered the Veggie flat bread which was very tasty. Bottled domestic beer and wine available. One glass of wine was $10. Food moderately priced. Few veggie options are available but beyond burger can be substituted for a $2 up charge. Restaurant got very busy quickly and our server (an older gentleman) forgot about us so I had to acquire my own to-go box. He also forgot the second beer my husband ordered but brought it to him when we were given the check. At least he comped the beer. Veteran's discounts are offered. Service could have been better but overall good experience.

    Awesome restaurant! Great food and great staff. Poor waitress was so overwhelmed and overworked but she was wonderful and did ssuch a great job! The windows seat to the train was a treat too

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    Cynthia L.

    Really good food and atmosphere! The service is great!! Cool vibe too! I want to go back and try some lunch specials!

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    Very cute place with good food and good service! Definitely recommend this place for lunch.

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    Solid food, friendly service, train station kitschy ambiance. Our server Shayla was excellent

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    What a cute place and the food was very good. Had a hamburger and it was cooked perfectly and very tasty and juicy.

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    Food was delicious. Service was very attentive. The decor was nice. Although it is a little small. It's a nice cozy joint.

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    Cool little place with great food and friendly staff. I love the atmosphere. We stopped for lunch on a visit. Great lunch place

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    Food was great. Service was fast and friendly. They do have wine now. Good for lunch.

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    Very courteous got here 2 minutes before they closed and they still fed us. Love the train going around

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