The place is a gem. The food is prepared by an actual chef whose creations are unique and delicious. This is not your regular run of the mill place that gets the usual pre-packaged frozen foods and reheats them with a bunch of preservatives. The wife is sensitive to many processed cooking oils and preservatives that don't settle well when we go out. However, this place doesn't have that effect. I'm pretty sure they use a lot of natural ingredients. It's definitely our new go to place! read more

This place is the real deal, 30 minutes from Pilot Knob. Great drinks, great food. We had a caesar salad, crab stuffed shrimp and the hanger steak. High level cooking, thoughtful service. The chef came out and explained her sequence for making such a tender steak. I think we had a carrot cake for dessert but it's hard to tell from my photo so I didn't post it. Fantastic! We would be there often if we lived nearby. read more

The Depot Cafe - crab stuffed shrimp, hanger steak - sorry we tore into everything before photographing! - Seafood Near Me - Fredericktown, Missouri

We absolutely love this place, and now even more with their Sunday brunch menu. Such a fantastic place for quality food, good prices, and relaxing atmosphere. read more

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Great ambiance, fantastic food and top-notch staff. I can always feel safe to take out of town guests because I know they will have a great experience. read more

Superb service! And the food reflects well on the kitchen, with innovative flavorful dishes. Not your ordinary restaurant. Try those RAILROAD Pork Chops with Cajun sauce. So tender! read more

Best pot pie I've ever had. Service was amazing.................. Cool little train station.

Serve better food! Go through recipes and find good recipes on the internet . Don't make up recipes, use ones that have proven to be good. Buy quality products. U r charging high prices use it to get quality foods. The service was very good. Very clean restaurant. But this was suppose to be a special meal and the grouper was tough, chewy and fishy tasting. I have eaten grouper many times and it is a light and delicate fish. I really don't think it was grouper. The relish on the fish wasn't good. I was truly disappointed , especially after spending $96 on our two meals. I would go back just to give them another try. The grouper is one thing I wouldn't order. This is my second time there and the first time was great but this time it wasn't. Sorry guys but I had to tell u. read more

The Depot Cafe is an absolute treasure. One of our favorite places to dine. We probably have dined there at least a couple of times a month going on several years now. They take such care to make sure their ingredients are the freshest possible and then carefully prepared to make everything they serve 5 stars. From the pressed dip sandwich to the perfect ribeye steak, it's always a delight to dine there. The service is top-notch as well. Definitely worth the drive and they also serve wonderful cocktails and desserts! read more

Quaint eatery set in a 100 year old railway station. Nightly specials made with the freshest ingredients. I thought dinner was good, but the desserts blew me out of the water! Peanut butter pie with chocolate ganache. Well worth the trip. read more

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The Depot Cafe in Fredericktown, MO is delightful. Extremely friendly and attentive wait staff and delicious food. Love the location. 4-19-25 read more

If you find yourself hungry on Highway 67, it's worth the trip down the hill to check out The Depot Cafe. GPS routing ended about 2 blocks from the actual cafe: just look for the historic, brick train depot. We found the waitstaff to be eager and pleasant - we were never left wanting. Menu may deviate from what's reflected in Yelp but was still steaks, seafood, and American, as advertised. While empty at 5 PM the next hour saw the restaurant approach capacity with regulars. The starter salad was fresh and tasty. Entrees were cooked to our liking and delivered timely. The Hungarian mushroom soup was thinner than others I've had, but packed with mushrooms and other veggies. Desserts are all House-made: the carrot cake came recommended and, though a sheet cake, was appropriately dense with fruit, veggies, and nuts and topped with a tasty cream cheese frosting. In a stretch of highway with limited dining options, The Depot Cafe delivers. read more

Everything is delicious. The owners are the best. The servers are all helpful and knowledgeable of what their serving.

Delicious food and terrific service, charming decor. Friendly people and relaxing atmosphere.

You need to go to this place if you are in the area! I was on a day trip from St. Louis, had read the reviews for The Depot Cafe and had intended to get a burger based on what I'd read. But when my server, who I think was also an owner (?) mentioned that their Harvest Salad had smoked pork belly on it, I had to get that! I am glad I did, as it was maybe the best salad I've ever eaten. A bed of nice mixed greens was ringed with slices of d'Anjou pear laid out in a spoke pattern with a small mound of feta cheese in the middle of that. Sprinkled on top were good chunks of smoked pork belly, in-house candied walnuts, and dried cranberries. It was served with a butternut dressing, which I am guessing was buttermilk based and had the spice of maybe chipotle peppers in it. The proportions of all the little salad goodies were just perfect in relation to the lettuce, and it was overall a fantastic and delicious salad. Next time I am in that area, I definitely will be back. Many of the other menu items looked well worth eating, and there was also a list of homemade desserts on the board, which I am sad I did not get to try. Check this place out, you'll be glad you did! read more

The Depot Cafe - Harvest salad - with in-house smoked pork belly! - Seafood Near Me - Fredericktown, Missouri

Food, service, and atmosphere were excellent. We had the shrimp and red fish étouffée. Simply delicious! We were there on a rainy evening. 1940's music was playing. The chef and staff were so nice, even though we walked in within 30 minutes of closing. They make much of what they serve from scratch. The Bloody Mary was excellent! read more

Great food and service. More than just a cafe. Great salads, sandwiches, and the best beer cheese soup!

Adorable atmosphere, great service and delicious food! This was our first visit and Ken made recommendations that were perfect. Our party ordered the special pork chops, reuben, chili and chicken salad. Everything was very good! The pasta salad side was an excellent side! We finished by trying the peanut butter pie, the carrot cake and the triple chocolate cheesecake which were all amazing! We will definitely be returning! read more

The Depot Cafe - Amazing homemade desserts!! - Seafood Near Me - Fredericktown, Missouri

This is a great place for lunch. I had the burger, which was excellent, and my husband had a pastrami sandwich they he raved about. The train depot & the chill music added to our enjoyment. read more

Delicious food, great service. Love that they are in an old railroad depot. So fun. Will return when in the area again.

The food was good and we got plenty of attention for any needs we might have. We had the lobster roll, chili and chicken salad.

If you're looking for a warm, classy experience in a small, cozy town, look no further. As you enter the early 1900s train station, you will be greeted with a smiling faces and Billy Holiday playing in the background. At that moment time will seem to slow down as the atmosphere eases any stress, better than a deep tissue massage. The service is always prompt and friendly and the owners play an integral role in seeing that your experience is top notch. Nothing I have ordered has been found wanting, and just as I thought that the pressed French Dip, or Cuban Sandwich couldn't be eclipsed, I opted for the cabbage soup and had to recalibrate my palate. Put a bow on your evening with a slice of homemade, gourmet cheesecake, and be happy with your decision to treat yourself to the amazing experience you know you deserve! read more

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Their food is easily the best in town, and these guys go above and beyond for their customers. They hire only the best wait-staff and ensure the atmosphere in their dining room is welcoming yet dignified. This is my go-to place for a sit-down meal in Fredericktown. The Cuban, the steak, and the train-wreck beans are my favorite. read more

One of my favorite places to eat. Gary and Ken are great and always have new exciting specials to try. Everything is always made with high-quality ingredients and it shows. read more

This is first time that I have had a Cuban sandwich. It is one of the best sandwiches that I have ever had. The Depot Cafe is amazing. I would highly recommend eating there. I have never been disappointed. read more

In the area hiking the Ozark Trail and found this gem. Train depot turned adorable restaurant. Great atmosphere, food and service. We will be checking out dinner service next time we are in the area. read more

i was taken here by my boyfriend and his parents. I got the seafood ravioli. I wish i lived closer so i could go eat here more often read more

We stopped by here on our move up from Texas to Illinois. Really great food. Totally worth the stop. Vintage and cute old train depot. We really enjoyed it. We had the meatloaf, Salmon salad, and pasta with meat sauce. You will NOT be disappointed. read more

This is absolutely a terrible restaurant, every time i come here there are babies crying all the time, my drinks are always warm ( i think they have fake ice), the food is cold when you get to the sender of the plate of food ( and no i don't eat slow) i will definitely never eat here again i have tried MANY times but it never gets better. 3/10 would not recommend eating here. read more

After deciding to take a drive from STL to see the fall colors, we searched for someplace to eat near Ironton, and found The Depot Cafe. WOW. The moment we drove up we were taken aback by the kewl exterior... an old train depot. When we walked in we were struck by the adorable decor and MORE impactful... the staff. Greg and his team were AMAZING at their perfect balance of attentiveness and sociability. The food was incredible! Sirloin was cooked perfectly and the flavor was spectacular. The Pullman potatoes are delicious and the Cajun stuffed mushrooms were outstanding. We got the desert to go, and the test bite before leaving certainly did not disappoint. The quality of food rivaled many STL restaurants I have visited recently. If you are ANYWHERE near Fredericktown, be certain to stop in. If not, MAKE THE DRIVE! read more

Hopping place on a Saturday evening but worth it. 5 stars for food and service. I took one star off because it is really difficult to have a conversation because it gets loud. It looks like they have placed sound dampening panels up, but it still gets pretty loud. Regardless though we won't hesitate to come back, and enjoy the ambiance. read more

Very nice place with a variety on the menu. Very friendly staff and excellent owners. Little pricey but the variety on the menu helps make up for it read more

Their food is absolutely delicious. I like the atmosphere and the building itself is very interesting. As a Fredericktown native I've always loved the old depot and am so happy they have made use of such an interesting historic building. Also, try the Hungarian mushroom soup!! read more

Found location in Yelp. Couldn't have been happier. Food was perfect. Tasty, cooked to perfection and very flavorful. Plan to return to try out more in the menu. Won't be disappointed. read more

Great food and service. Friendly staff. This is in an old railroad depot that they have converted into a nice restaurant. The atmosphere is really unique. read more

Big portions, great prices, waitress was super nice. I had the chicken salad sandwich and pepper jack Mac and cheese, also tried the Cajun meatloaf and potato salad, all was great. This place is the old train station in town it's super cute inside and very clean and modern looking. The bar had great liquor options and good beers on tap. Well decorated and cozy. Will be coming back. read more

Just had a late lunch here. Not your usual greasy fare. Food was absolutely delicious, everything was extremely fresh and tasty. I believe the owner waited our table, very nice and attentive recommending a dish we might enjoy. Hands down best food in Fredericktown. I had the catfish tacos. I'll be back for more! read more

Great service, food and atmosphere. Super nice folks who really seem to care about your experience. Would be regulars if we lived close!

Fabulous Great food and even healthy! Also the chef does some different things that are really tasty And the place is a re-purposes train depot... Thus the name! read more

Food and service were excellent! It's worth the drive from Festus. Prices were very reasonable and the Depot is adorable!

First time here and will come back whenever possible. First, great service, thank you Johnna. Friendly and positive suggestions. Food was delicious and fresh. There were four of us and we ordered three different entrees. Everyone was pleased and plates were cleaned. We tried their specialty salad dressing, Spinach Petito, and it was excellent. Two desserts were shared and they were both heavenly. Wish we could find more places like this a bit closer to home (this is about a 45 minute drive for us) but we will get back here and enjoy this great food again. read more