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    Grand Depot Cafe

    2.5 (145 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican

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    Touristy
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Live entertainment!! He was a hoot!
    Dee R.

    We came to Williams to do the Grand Canyon Railway for my birthday and Mother's Day weekend! The Grand Depot Café meal vouchers were included in our weekend stay. We had 2 dinner vouchers for the first night, 2 breakfast vouchers for the next day, then 2 more dinner vouchers for that night! And this place as so awesome!! The food was fantastic! Because it is buffet style, you choose what you want to eat and how much you want to eat! They also had a pasta station at dinner, and an omelet station in the morning! The wait staff were awesome, they were busy, but kept an awesome attitude and were always accommodating! Always tip your wait staff!!

    Wing L.

    Not amazing, but not too shabby. This was our lunch stop on a bus tour to the Grand Canyon and it was nice to fill our tummies with food. This place is right next to the Polar Express (very cool train and photo op!) The employees here were very efficient in funneling all the people that were coming through here from the bus tours (there were 6 buses the day we went). They gave us a table to sit at and took our drink orders (cold drinks) and then we were off to get our food. There was a salad bar and some soup options. Some pulled pork, veggies, bread rolls, and also dessert. Coffee and hot tea were self-serve in the center of where all the buffet food was. We were hungry enough to eat all of it and it wasn't bad.

    Steve C.

    We came here with a package deal for the train ride to the Grand Canyon and hotel stay at the Grand Canyon railroad hotel. The staff at the hotel, at the train depot, on the train, and at the restaurant were all excellent. The food at the café was very good. Filet Mignon for dinner as part of the buffet. All kinds of gravy and sauces, different kinds of potatoes and everything you can imagine. They had live music both nights that we were there. Breakfast was great too. They have a custom omelette station, Biscuits and gravy, all kinds of fruit. I would highly recommend the package. Five star service all around. The hotel was excellent too. Probably the quietest room that I've ever stayed in. We never heard anything in the hallways or through the walls. We look forward to our next visit already.

    Stephanie P.

    We ate dinner & breakfast here (included in our package). The food is buffet style. The food was pretty good. All of the staff we came in contact with was very nice. During breakfast in the morning there were cowboys wondering around talking with everyone & taking pictures. (We had a marshal & train robber) come to our table.

    Really called Grand Depot Cafe... I think they wanted to bury the Fred Harvey name on Yelp... could not find it!
    Dan H.

    We bought a package that included train, hotel, bus and meals for this restaurant. Far and away, the WORST buffet I have ever had in my life! Horrific! First time ever that I tasted everything then left a full plate. The best part of the meal was the Coke and water! All of food was barely warm, tasteless, nearly empty. The soup was empty, the Mac and cheese was old, cold and gross. The prime rib was over cooked, dry, cold, tough and tasteless. The turkey was slightly warm and the dressing just looked gross.. I passed. My wife tried the fries, and they were so tough that she couldn't cut them with a fork. Her rice was dry and inedible. We thought... we still have 1 more dinner and 2 breakfasts to go... not gonna do that again! And it was for the bargain price of $25 a head! We asked for a refund for the balance of the meals and I do give them 1 star as they were great about processing the refund. Went to a local place this am for breakfast (Annie's) and it was wonderful!!

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    Dennis D.

    Real cool place. You can get coffee and light breakfast. The best part is the great gift shops inside. It's the beginning of the train trip to the Grand Canyon. It's unreal

    Monika P.

    Not many variety of food. We had a package deal with food/train to grand canyon. Had two dinners/breakfast. Everything was very bland for me. Steak was just meat, not much flavor. I did like their pasta station. Service was friendly and ok. Two days dinner had the same menu with just a few new dishes. If it was not a prepaid meal, we would have eaten somewhere else. Liked the live music and the food station decor.

    Omelet bar was good.Potatoes good but all food was luke warm.It's ok for being in the package but wouldn't just come here.  Staff was great

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    No exaggeration, this is the worst food I've ever seen served anywhere. That includes school cafeteria food.

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    We love this place. Great food, friendly people Cost is well worth it. Highly recommend!!!

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    Stayed at the hotel and ate here. Food was great and live entertainment was great. Lots of fun.

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    Horrible food and service! Stick with the local restaurants and stay away from here with or without a voucher! Yuck!

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