We loved this place. Our first visit was last night. Everything was excellent, atmosphere, service, food -- and everywhere, including the restrooms were immaculately clean. Management obviously takes pride with great attention to detail in everything they do. You'll not be disappointed. We highly recommend! read more

The food was absolutely delicious. The waitress done a fantastic job. We was there to celebrate our Anniversary and I'm so glad we choose The Depot to have dinner. read more

Go for a great meal. Not a bar... skip grabbing a bourbon there, but to sit in a classy station, eat a delicious meal, and be glad to be alive... this is the spot. read more

Food: Emphasis on fresh seafood. Emphasis on old standards with new, fresh, inventive twists. Pecan bread and pot of French Press coffee perfect for appetizer or desert. Fresh baked bread, lovely maple butter Blue corn shrimp and grits: UMAZING Lobster sliders: tons of fresh buttery sweet lobster claw meat. Nice bread. Comes with potato chips and slaw. Oysters Rockefeller: AS IF GRANDMA KNEW WHAT SHE WAS DOING Crawfish quiche: a lovely pastry quiche, maybe filo dough? so not too heavy but light and flaky. Cheddar cheese and crawfish filling so this is rich and pungent, in a great way. Service: It can get packed, and so the staffing model is really smart. Busers on the floor to fill water, deliver and take away dishes, pack leftovers while wait staff are focusing on the important basics: clearly describing the food items, upselling (not at all rudely) coffee, drinks, dessert. The rhythm on the floor seems professional, pragmatic, and smart, so you're never sitting with an empty cup or empty belly, and your waiter gets to be the expert on the food without hassling with cleaning tables. Price: A little bit pricey, but appropriate to the quality of food. Atmosphere: The remodeled Train Depot retains some of the old classics: original worn tile floors, original moulding, huge windows, great open space with these lovely, funky upgrade touches like a huge crystal chandelier. The tables are spaced well so you're not dining on top of other parties. the bar area is gorgeous, and would be great for drinks and oyster happy hour. Just a really gorgeous space for any regular or special occasion. Hands down favorite place in the town. They close in the afternoons between lunch and dinner for prep, so check online. read more

I'll write a quick disclaimer for this review: I've been living and working in Dallas for nearly a decade, so I've become quite the foodie with so many options to choose from. With that being said... The Depot is a great new restaurant for the area. Since I grew up in this town, I was delighted to see a new spot open that maintained the original downtown Auburn vibes while also adding a nuanced flair. I love the aesthetics and design of this restaurant; it's crisp and open, yet it's traditional and contemporary at the same time. The integrity of the building itself was left in tact. Props to whoever did the interior design of The Depot... You hit this one out of the park. I ordered the quiche for brunch. Overall, the food was good, although I wouldn't call my dish a true quiche. It was really more like a breakfast casserole... Much too overcooked to be a quiche, and the texture was off. However, the dish was still tasty for what it was and I enjoyed everything else that was put on our table to eat as well. Our group had a lovely brunch at The Depot and I'm sure I'll be a regular at this place once I move back full time. Cheers to new restaurants in Auburn! read more

Lovely setting and interior, delicious and healthy food, friendly service! It was our first time in Auburn and our first meal out. We highly recommend it! read more

Great atmosphere & food. Fresh seafood and attentive service. Brunched here twice and everything was perfect on both occasions. Some dishes we tried: Crab cake Bennie - great low carb option. Delicious! Smoke salmon pate- very tasty! Gumbo- spot on. Fun cocktail options for brunch...killer bloody Mary's. Can't wait to try for dinner...very good selection of seafood nightly. I will add that every dish that come out of the kitchen at close proximity tables looked great and seemed well received. Lobster rolls looked to be full of lobster....on my list to try! Will return soon....wish you were in Columbus Ga! read more

Great food and great service. Really enjoyed it. Seafood is very fresh and well-prepared.

We have eaten at The Depot several times. Last night we had the tuna and the Maine lobster dishes. They were fabulous!! Best meal we have had there. Aria, our server, was so friendly, informative and attentive. Thank you for a lovely evening! read more

What a great place for a celebration! A sophisticated and varied menu provides unique offerings, exquisitely prepared and presented. We enjoyed starters of the Oysters Rockefeller with a generous serving of Gourmet Gumbo followed by seafood entrees from the Daily Specials of Ecuadorian Mahi Mahi, accompanied by Andouille Red Rice and garlic broccolini and Wood Fire Grilled Amberjack with a delicious vegetable couscous and citrus Caribbean Jerk sauce. We added sides of the bacon, carrot, spring onion risotto and blue corn grits just because we had heard they were wonderful. Although stuffed to the gills, we ordered two desserts since it was a special occasion. The Triple Chocolate Espresso Pot de Creme and Lavender Creme Brûlée did not disappoint. The Depot offers a unique concept, sophisticated decor and a dining experience that wIll have us returning again and again. read more

My first few dinners and brunch over the years was wonderful. Was our favorite place . However, the last few dinners were average at best and it is a shame to see. If the boh and/or foh management has change coming into this year it shows and not in a good way. It felt like no one was paying attention and you guys were jamming my dinner to table turn. Poor service and average food. Only piece that was hitting on all cylinders was the bar. Sent from my iPhone read more

This place is drop dead gorgeous. An old train station which sat abandoned for close to a century has been revamped into a beautiful, intimate restaurant with amazing ambiance, all without losing any of its old world charm. The attention to preservation and detail is astounding. Starting with the bar, it's not only breathtaking, but extremely well curated. Caleb, the bar manager, is attentive, knowledgeable, and just plain nice. The Conductor's Julep and the Blue Collar Mule are some of the freshest drinks in Auburn. My husband and I often come just for drinks, it's that good. The Bloody Mary bar that's offered on the weekends is extensive, unique, and damn tasty with custom mixes. Lunch and brunch prices are very reasonable and extremely worth the cost. The steak and eggs is well seasoned and delicious with an ancho chili demi glacé. The shrimp and blue corn grits are so different, and just incredible. Honestly, there's not a bad thing on the menu. One of our favorite spots. read more

Excellent fish dinner but ruined by cruddy service. When the kitchen failed, the manager and wait staff was willing to shift the blame to the customer. Skip it and go for a better Fishhouse. read more

Stopped in without a brunch reservation. Busy, but they got us right in. Very attentive service, we didn't have to wait for anything. The burgers were really good, definitely cooked well. We asked for a to go order in addition to our meal and they had it timed perfectly when we were checking out. The cocktails were tasty, a bit high priced for what you get, but is a college town... All in all we would be back. Definitely a solid brunch option. read more

We have had brunch at The Depot twice and have never been disappointed. The crab dip appetizer and Gumbo are two of our favorite share items that we get while we are deciding on what to eat for brunch. The atmosphere is very relaxed on Sunday mornings when we have been there and the service has always been top notch. I highly recommend it for brunch and you have to try their signature Bloody Mary. read more

Somehow, the combination of people, great food & unique atmosphere gave my husband & me a pleasantly romantic lunch experience! Exceptionally memorable! read more

This may have been the best meal of my life. The cocktails were perfect and thoughtfully made. The food was sourced and paired with the skill of an artist. French press table side coffee service with a steampunk hourglass timer. Perfect lighting, amazing and comfy decor, 5 star staff. I could recommend eating here enough. read more

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The blackened drum is perfect. Hot. Peppered just right. Service is professional. Oysters Rockefeller flavored are correct. What s great addition to fine dining in Auburn!! Once again, the meal was fabulous! Crab cakes are 99% crab and melt in your mouth Fish is done well on wood fired stove oven. Fine dining in Auburn Thank you Depot Snapper is perfect. Service is the best in the area! read more

This was our first time visiting the Depot. The food and service was excellent. The decor is beautiful. It's a great place to spend time with family in Auburn. read more

Highly recommend! Great food and drinks! Great service! I've been for dinner and brunch and both I highly recommend! read more

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We had dinner at the depot March 18th. I'll start with the good parts of the evening. The valets were friendly and swift. We were greeted with smiles and our reservation was honored on time. From there it was downhill. The waitress was very timid and a mumbler. She was unsure when to be at the table or not. None of the 4 of us could understand and it wasn't a volume problem. We ordered the shrimp and lobster bisque. It was cool and had 3 tiny shrimp. Not sure about lobster content. It also had pieces of puff pastry in it. Not sure this was a fit with dish. If you are a bisque fan skip this dish. My daughter and I had lobster and this was terrible. Over done and a strange presentation. Most is inedible so don't let size fool you. Waitress would not allow substitution of sides. The lemon risotto was under cooked and terrible. The boys had fish that was not a standout. We did not order desert as we could not understand choices. I would not recommend this as a stop. The reviews are mixed and I discounted bad ones. Don't. read more

I'd have to say we had a great experience. Great food, great drinks, great service and a charming building. We even had a train go by during dinner. We had fish, braised short ribs and a pork chop. All three were great especially the short ribs. The beignets were awesome for desert. Our waitress even had the valet bring our car to the door while we paid the bill. read more

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Beautiful experience! Had a special night out with family and we were very impressed! The restaurant is impeccably decorated and the food is amazing! I highly recommend for a special evening out for couples or adult friends. read more

This is a fantastic restaurant. Delicious food and great service. I started with ceviche and 4 oysters. There were six types of posters available. I chose 2 types from the Gulf; Isle Dauphin and the other I can't remember the name. Had a whole red snapper with green beans for the main course. Also ordered a side of asparagus. All was very good. I definitely recommend The Depot. read more

The Depot - Red snapper - New American Near Me - Auburn, Alabama

This is by far mine and my wife's favorite restaurant in Auburn. We have eaten at all the upscale restaurants auburn has to offer but we keep coming back here! Staff is excellent and the food is amazing! read more

While visiting Auburn University I came to this place. Apparently, they used to be an old train station (not too hard to tell once you step inside), which has now been turned to a restaurant. Fish seems to be their specialty. I was told that they bring in their fish load daily. I tried the cobia and the goat cheese salad, both of which were wonderful! Overall, I was pretty impressed! Who knows when I'll be to Auburn next, but I will be back here next time! read more

I love this place. I went for lunch a little while ago with my mom and we both absolutely love it and are making plans to back again soon! I had the special that day which was lamb sliders and whoa let me tell you, I had never had lamb before and I loved it - I wish it hadn't been just a special! My mom and I love to try each other's food so I got to taste her Kobe Burger, can you say holy cow? The lamb sliders and the Kobe burger were both tender, juicy, and delicious. We also split the panna cotta for dessert and wow it was light and refreshing and so tasty! One last thing I can't forget, props to the bartender because my mom's appletini and my margarita were both delicious! The prices are good, the restaurant is so open and bright, and the entire staff is so sweet and helpful! I can't wait to go back and try something else because as far as I'm concerned, The Depot can do no wrong! read more

The Depot - Lamb Sliders - New American Near Me - Auburn, Alabama

Amazing food! Recommend pork chops, gumbo, and etouffee whenever available. Before COVID, the in person ambiance was great- haven't dined in person since then, so I can't comment on its current state. read more

Best restaurant in Auburn. Brunch and dinner are spot on every time. I recommend getting the crab dip as a dinner app and the pumpkin bread as a brunch app. read more

We've been to the Depot a few times now and have consistently enjoyed ourselves. If you are looking for a dining experience at a slightly higher price point, we feel this is the destination in Auburn. With fresh, high quality ingredients and a consistently good preparation of the dishes, we have so far not been disappointed. It's got a great ambience, and we love the old-fashioned-meets-modern look in the restaurant, and particularly at the bar. Starting with the drinks, we really like the champagne (it pairs wonderfully with the oysters). Off the drinks menu I've so far had a Conductor's Julep (i.e. a mint julep) with a beautiful presentation and great, classic flavors, and The Aztec, which was tasty but a little too sweet and simple for my taste. The Oysters are really excellent across the board, en-par with high-quality oysters we've had throughout the U.S. coasts, and they fare particularly well in comparison to some higher-end Atlanta restaurants. Stand-out items on the menu for us are so far the Flash Fried Cobia Wings (part of the regular menu) - very tender and flavorful fish with a crispy fried outside and a very cool-looking 'wing on' presentation - and the Lion Fish & Chips (this was a Daily Catch item) featuring two whole crispy fried lion fish on top of a bed of very good fries (unfortunately, this is not a given in some restaurants). I have also ordered the Steamed Icy Blue Mussels and found that the mussels themselves were absolutely delicious, fresh mussels, but the curry sauce didn't work for me personally. read more

The restaurant has FREE valet parking, that starts the night right!!! The restaurant has a very open and pleasing (almost upscale steam punk) ambiance to it. The menu was very interesting and seems like it was designed with the intent to stretch your palette a bit. You will have the opportunity to try a food that you more than likely never have before. That alone makes the prices seem much more "reasonable". Overall we had a good time and a great experience. I went for a date night dinner, but everyone really raves about their brunch time. read more

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Have absolutely loved everything I've had here. The sides and small plates provide for great appetizers, and all of the entrees I've gotten have been just great. Nice to have a place that caters more towards seafood and less towards steak and beef in Auburn. All of the cocktails I've had here have been fantastic as well. Easily my favorite dinner place in Auburn. read more

The Depot - Moscow mule - New American Near Me - Auburn, Alabama

Not, Good. Party of 6 and 2 of our meals were cold. For this type of $$$$$, it should be spot on. Want go back. Other reviews but have been from the owner. No ice for water, Cokes are out of a bottle, my ck was over $100.00 and my wife drank out of a coke bottle. What 50 year old women want to drink out of a bottle. They have a ways to go!! read more

My family and I made reservations for 5 for this past Saturday for my cousin's surprise birthday brunch. When we arrived we were greeted by the valet team and were directed to the front door. We were seated immediately upon arrival. Our waitress talked us through the menu since it was our first time and we were visiting from Atlanta. I ordered the Crabcake Benni which I requested to be slightly modified with only egg whites as oppose to the poached egg. There was also two orders of the shrimp and grits and two orders of the special which was basically waffle biscuit with shredded chicken and gravy. In addition, we could not resist the French toast. Many restaurants do not impress me with their French toast however I truly enjoyed theirs. read more

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On a campus tour of Auburn with my son, in town from Charlotte, NC. Searched out somewhere for dinner on Yelp. Hit the jackpot with The Depot!!!!!! Sat at bar to eat, Caleb engaged us immediately and did an amazing job suggesting dinner and drinks. Had Cobia wings (a must try). Son and I had Waloo fish and the amberjack fish dishes. I travel all over the country and am very much a food snob. This was one of the best dinners I have had in some time, without question. Strongly recommend if in Auburn for dinner. Thank you Caleb for the discussion about town and campus life for my son, and thank you for the great service. Can't wait to come back. read more

The Depot specializes in seafood cuisine and does a very nice job of it. The wait staff is very attentive as well.The ambiance is great for a romantic dinner with valet parking.The portion size are sizable the only reason I gave it 4 stars was it is just a tad pricey but it's cheaper than a divorce. read more

We came in for brunch on Sunday and were promptly seated. With in a moment of being seated our drink and appetizer were ordered. Our server was wonderful, drinks were never empty and if they were running any of the employees were ready to fill them. I had the mimosa bar and it was neat, a few juices to choose from and garnishes. The food was wonder and fresh. We will be coming back. Did I mention complimentary valet that is a nice touch and appreciated. read more

This may be our favorite restaurant in Auburn. Great food, great staff. Gluten free options. Fresh seafood is delivered daily, I believe! Always a good experience - morning, noon and night. It's a nice date night spot or a place to take visitors. read more

Very nice experience. I went there for lunch and we tried the fish and chips. Everything was great and service was too. I was impressed with the decor and the atmosphere. I will definitely go back. read more

The depot is a high-quality restaurant, pretty equivalent to the hound. It's a neat building it's a good atmosphere inside. One thing I've always liked about the Depot is they have somewhat of an oyster selection. My favorite oysters in the world are called murder point oysters and I've been to oyster bars in cities like DC in New York City, but murder point oysters are by far my favorites. So I was happy to see that they had them. The food here is pretty good, I would say that is probably a little overpriced but you will still leave here happy. read more