The Wednesday wings special with a pitcher of beer for $20 is awesome. Service is always good. Fun bar!

Stopped here on my cross country roadtrip. Nicole was my server she was very sweet and fast! The restaurant is lovely right by the lake, great patio if the weather is allowing. Food was great delicious! read more

Depot Express - Korean BBQ Chicken Wrap - Pizza Near Me - Alexandria, Minnesota

Eating here was a relatively unpleasant experience for me. The worst part was the server. They were tense and absent. They rushed us when they needed something, but then took forever to do basic service tasks like fill empty water cups and bring napkins. They weren't helpful when it came to the menu and didn't explain what came with meals (for example, one meal came with complimentary salad bar and we didn't know that). Any time we politely asked for something it really seemed like we were inconveniencing them (it's helpful to keep in mind that it wasn't super busy at the time we were there). It made the entire meal awkward and frustrating. When it comes to the food, the onion rings and cheese curds came out really hot and they were perfect. I'd never had a popover before, but I really enjoyed these! They had a nice hint of cinnamon in them. As for my entree, I got the brisket sandwich and it was REALLY dry. To make it worse, the BBQ sauce they put on it overpowered every other flavor. I got a side of sweet potato fries, which were perfectly crispy and salty. read more

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Went on a Valentines date here and can i say... we were BEYOND impressed. I have lived by the alexandria area my whole life and JUST discovered this hidden gem! We were sat immediately, our server Chelsey was one of the best servers we have ever been served by in all our years of dining. We ordered the pulled pork mac & cheese special, the food came out in a good time frame and it was the best meal we've had eating out in such a long time! The presentability of the dish as well as the taste were so impressive. I strongly recommend this place to EVERYONE of any age! It is our new favorite! read more

Depot Express - Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese - Pizza Near Me - Alexandria, Minnesota

Amazing food! It's a whole different experience ordering food that you may usually order other places and for the first time in a long time the food was real. Ordered the spinach artichoke dip and it was made to perfection and paired with the toast was a match made in heaven. My boyfriend ordered burnt ends for the appetizer and they melted in your mouth ... super tender, flavor was spot on. For my meal the ribs were amazing and I can't even begin to describe the joy I experienced with my first bite into the pineapple coleslaw. Pricing is good, I was honestly surprised it didn't cost more. Ate outside on the patio and enjoyed some live music. Would definitely come here again when in the area. read more

Sooo good I absolutely loved it here Got sat right away on the upper level which was very classy! server was fast and great! Drinks got filled asap! Will definitely be returning! read more

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Went to the Depot Bar and Grill in Alexandria for my father-in-law's birthday. We had a decent size group (5 adults, two kids ages 4&6) and overall had a nice time. I got the Half rack of ribs and side of fries. Very good! And the meal came with a salad bar (which was decent) and a "popover" (which was delicious-- order more of those!). Unfortunately, we did not have the best service with our waitress (might have been an off day). She just seemed very over us and especially the kids. So-- maybe not the best place to bring kids! read more

Depot Express - Half rack of ribs with fries - Pizza Near Me - Alexandria, Minnesota

We where greeted and sat at our table on their beautiful patio quickly. The bar area looks really nice as well as the dining room and salad bar. The drinks came quickly but the food took a bit of time and our drinks during dinner took a while. I can only imagine how tough it is with staff levels. The burgers had no taste and where cooked well done when ordered medium. The pizza looked nice but was soggy in the middle. We probably won't be back again. read more

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We had spinach artichoke dip to start which we all enjoyed. We each had various sandwiches or wraps for lunch. The French fries and tater tots were crispy and plentiful. The boxcar brisket sandwich was fine, not outstanding. The burger, chicken avocado sandwich and garlic Parmesan chicken wrap that my companions had were also decent. The service was friendly and we sat outside across from Lake Agnes which was quite beautiful. read more

Depot Express - Lake Agnes - Pizza Near Me - Alexandria, Minnesota

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My husband and I took our son there for ribs last Friday as they were the special. My husband and I were there a couple weeks ago for the ribs and they were fantastic, but last Friday the salad bar had not been intended to, and the salad was old, the ribs were cold and not even slightly warm and very tough. They were not tough because they're smoked. We got some really bad cuts of meat. The manager came out and gave me a lesson on smokers which I told her that my son-in-law smokes meat all the time and I do understand smoked meats. I sent my ribs back and ordered a small personal pizza. I ordered the pizza after they said they were taking the ribs off the bill. They took five dollars off of the bill. My potato was black on the bottom and had hard spots throughout, the salad bar was old, and the service was lacking as they were training people in that day right in the dining room. It was not busy or as busy as it was a couple weeks ago and I don't understand why we were neglected so bad. I don't think we'll ever be back again! We were raving about it and gave it a second chance and it was a flop a total flop! We really wish we would not have gone there, and it was like a slap in the face getting five dollars off of our bill. That's terrible! So that means the ribs cost five bucks for them to make. No wonder they're so crappy! read more

Good service. The food was fine. We did not have their specialties so that may be a factor.

Everything was very good! Taya, our server, was very nice and steered me in the right direction for a drink and yummy food. I got a blueberry Stoli and lemonade (highly recommend when sitting in the peaceful outdoor seating area) and the Korean BBQ wrap with pineapple coleslaw! I would come back here often if we lived closer to Alexandria! Way to go Depot team! read more

Depot Express - Blueberry Stoli and lemonade - Pizza Near Me - Alexandria, Minnesota

Service was good, the cheese curds are super super greasy and my tater tots came stale and cold ... not great

Perfect place to bike to for a nice beverage or lunch (or both!). On the Central Lakes State Trail, across the street from Lake Agnes (scenic!), lots of room for parking your vehicle if you don't bicycle in! Delightful beverages and food as well as great service! Thanks to our server, Ella for an awesome lunch here today! read more

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Had a great meal and a delicious Bloody Mary. Good service and excellent view. Good parking.

The prime rib was phenomenal. The salad bar was on the smaller side, but was fresh and the soup was excellent! Our server was awesome and very attentive without being overly attentive. The dining area was decorated nicely and was away from the bar for more intimate conversation. Definitely will go back! read more

They're never open when I'm there. Makes me sad. I'd like to try their coffee but they seem to be on their own schedule because there's never anybody there when I'm done with outpatient therapy. read more

Just stopped in while on a day trip exploring resort options in the Alexandria area. The Depot was recommended by the efficient and personable Alexandria visitor center staff. We sat on the outside deck which offered a nice view of the lake. It seemed to be a good idea until the flies arrived. Unfortunately, once they discovered our table, along with the guests around us, it was impossible to enjoy even the best food...which we soon learned was not being served at the Depot Express. It took more than 20 minutes to receive our simple order (Prime Burger with a cup of broccoli/cheese soup and a Chicken Salad) which seemed odd as there was only one other table (2 p.p.) awaiting food. My burger was "very well" done (vs. the medium rare I ordered)...I would have been very happy with "medium" but no such luck. The soup was O.K. but barely warm. My guest's Chicken Salad was fine and the size was good. Overall the food and service (friendly but very slow to bring/return the check) were almost average but the fly situation made it a miserable experience. Another customer pointed out that perhaps doing a better job cleaning the floor and areas around the table would help and I couldn't disagree. Generally, the place just wasn't very clean (beginning with the front door and ladies room) and it's in bad need of a facelift. The overall experience was disappointing and I can't help but think there are plenty of local restauranteurs who would relish the chance to take advantage of the lake view and create a better experience for local folks and visitors as well. That said, I'm sure there are better options in a nice town like Alexandria. Take my word for it and skip the Depot Express and check out the other options. read more

Depot Express - My way over cooked Prime Burger. I didn't enjoy it but the flies certainly seemed to love it (along with everything else on the table). - Pizza Near Me - Alexandria, Minnesota

To start off I'd like to state that I'm only giving this review 2 stars because the food was decent. We arrived at the restaurant for a late lunch was told they could accommodate our party of 10, but that it would have to be in their upstairs area as they didn't have room for us downstairs. We agreed and the hostess went upstairs and started to prepare the area. After we were seated the hostess left and we expected the wait staff to come upstairs to take our drink order but after 15 minutes nobody had shown. One of our party members went and asked the hostess to please send the wait staff up us. Still nobody came. We waited another 15 minutes (way longer than we ever should have to!!) and then another one of our party members went and told the hostess that if someone didn't come up soon we were leaving. FINALLY a waitress showed up! You could tell she wasn't happy to take our drink order. We were already upset so we told her that we were ordering drinks and food at the same time as at that point it had been 40 minutes. Drinks came, she couldn't remember who had what. Then we waited another 25 minutes for food. She complained about having to keep going up the stairs every time she came to give us something. The food was delicious but the service was terrible! Then on the way out you could see the waitress and the hostess glaring at us and talking about our group. Had they said we'd have to wait an hour to be served right away instead of just shoving us upstairs and forgetting about us we would have been fine with that. Instead we got good food and piss poor service! read more

Absolute worse service we've had in a while. Slow & disorganized. We've been here 50 minutes with no food yet. Ambiance okay.

I had the pepperoni pizza! Highly recommend! When it was very busy the staff was still very friendly and attentive. The food was relatively quick. read more

My folks used to frequent the Depot as it is close to their home, had good pizza, and a lake view from the patio. Over the past year the food has been hit or miss. Last week five of us (all adults) came in around 9pm for a late dinner. No one greeted us, but the dining area didn't say closed. We sat down, and after several minutes were told we'd have to move into the bar to be served. Members of our party would have had a hard time hearing conversation in a bar atmosphere, so we explained that and asked to be served in the dining room. They declined, so we went to Pike and Pint on the other end of town and had great food and service. It was disappointing, but Pike and Pint has outdoor dining with great ambiance and is more reliable, so it will likely become the new go-to. read more

The food in the service is excellent and all I can say is the depot his back and better than ever

Poor service. the waitress would not come back to the table. After dinner we sat on the patio. The waitress was now drunk and very aggressive towards other guests. read more

Had lunch here while on vacation. The pizza was very good! Hubs didn't really care for the chicken dish he ordered. Waitress was attentive but seemed new and a bit nervous. We ate outside which was nice. We had good laughs at a table of women who were freaking out over a chipmunk running around under the tables. Would definitely return. read more

The outdoor dining experience is worthy of note! Lovely lake view and wonderful lush wall of ivy make for great back drop to food. Our server Nate was on spot. Polite friendly and the right amount of wit. Didn't over sell menu but didn't have to. Food was nothing special. The offerings were expected for conservative midwest dining experience which works well to be reminded of home. Prepared well but again not over the top. Will certainly visit again and would recommend to others. read more

Depot Express - Great view and the lake is pretty too! - Pizza Near Me - Alexandria, Minnesota

Very good food. Quick service. And a good aesthetic. Definitely recommend popping in and trying some Food. read more

Have to say we had a great time at this place. Marie, the bartender was amazing... she can Keep the entertainment and conversation going, we had the best laugh. Oh and all wait staff and servers were just as good, they kept us laughing... hands down the best place. Thank you again, we will be return ... we ordered appetizers and no complaints all tasted great read more

OMG where should I start. popovers were over cooked and then steamed in microwave. Tasted like wet bread. Ordered the whiskey steak medium and it came out like gray rubber. When it was sent back, a much smaller piece of steak replaced it and was just as bad. Wild rice side dish was like eating rubber cricket legs. Garlic mashed potatoes were so dry. We will never ever return or recommend this place. read more

Took my mom there for her 80th birthday. Was a huge disappointment. Crust on taco pizza was way overdone. Some items didn't show up until we were almost done with our meals. Seemed to be understaffed but when I enquirer, I was told that they were not. It has gone downhill since we first went there many years ago. Most of the food was mediocre at best read more

Very poor service and took over 30 minutes for an appetizer plate. All the other food looked awesome that is why I gave it 2 stars. Could've been the server but not impressed. read more

Food was very good and our server was very kind. Forgot our order a couple of times but made sure it was correct before we got it back. Gave us an extra plate of tots as he forgot what we ordered. Food was awesome. Burger is made of in house ground beef. The crackers and cheese dip were good but tasted like the cheese dip had horseradish in it-which I don't like. I wish that would have been specified on the menu. Great story and history behind the depot and had a historical feel which is what we were looking for. Beautiful outlook over lake Agnes. (Make sure you cast out some lures for some bass fishing). read more

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Just left The Depot with the best meal ever. My husband had there smokehouse ribs, beans and creamed corn. You must try there new smokehouse menu. As always I had the salad bar the best one around. Our favorite restaurant!!!!! read more

This place is so run-down and gross! We sat inside (the patio would have been better!). My husband said the men's restroom was gross. Our table was sticky and there were flies buzzing around us for our entire visit. Our food was fine and our server was attentive but we will definitely never go back. read more

Lunch today at Depot Express was a huge disappointment. I got the lunch special which was a "fish basket". The walleye filet was way over cooked and chewy. The sweet potato fries that I upgraded to were the only good part of the meal. The waiter NEVER refilled drinks. When I told him that most of the walleye was too dry and chewy, he just stood there and said nothing. I can not recommend this restaurant at all. I had a bite of my husbands Reuben sandwich which was better than the walleye but definitely not outstanding. Left there extremely thirsty from not getting my water refilled at all. read more

Had a great Minnesota time. Meat raffle & Margo bingo on Tuesdays (2016). Ate in the bar. Yousa. Cob salad was good. Salad dressings were good. You betcha. This is a steak house, but a real Minnesota one. Drive thru downtown past 3rd Ave and turn left towards the lake. The lake view is across the road, but the people were friendly, and they had Surly beer. If you are from New York... go back home. Did not win any meat, that is the only reason for the 4. read more

Love the Depot. I'm new to town but this is becoming our regular stop. We like the Ribs special on Sunday night - real deal for a rack of ribs. We brought my 70-year-old mother for her birthday and were pleasantly surprised to see that they give a 10-cent discount for every year of age so her ribs were practically free!! We also brought a birthday cake for her and the waitress, Andrea, did an AWESOME job of timing the bringing of the cake, fully lit with candles and singing. Really wonderful night for the whole family. The staff is friendly. The specials are amazing - Monday night Pizza, Wed night burger and fries for $3! Of course, our fave is the ribs on Sunday. They have bar dining and dining room options with lots of TVs in the bar area. Good drinks, Happy Hour specials and darts and pool if you're into gaming. Tonight they had free appetizers - potato wedges (real ones, not pre-cooked with spices) with bacon and cheese. Super delicious! Definitely check them out. read more

Wow, we had a great lunch here. I was surprised by the negative reviews and even steered away by a few of the locals. Nevertheless, we came here because of the nice location, outside seating, and their supposedly great food. Well we were not disappointed. The inside of the building is pretty dimly lit, old, dusty, but I think that's part of what gives it character. It's an old train station from a hundred years ago (It's been remodeled, don't worry). But we didn't really walk around the inside too mcuh besides noticing those things. The outside patio is nice, it's a little uneven, but has some nice hanging planters and stuff like that. Has a veiw of Lake Agnes across the street and the bike trail. I ordered a philly type sandwich with prime rib and au jus. It was awesome! One of the better dip sandiwches I've had. Fries were fantastic, best I had up here. Service was friendly and wasn't really lacking in anything. Overall my family was very satisfied with all our choices. read more

It was great, we had Ella as our waitress and she was vary nice. We got service right away and the food was delicious. Would definitely come here again read more

We ordered the special which was An 8 oz New York strip. We both ordered it cooked medium. When we got it they were both totally over cooked. Not even a hint of pink. The waitress finally came to check on our meals at least 15 minutes later. We told her both our steaks were way over cooked. We showed her how over cooked they were. Her response was that she "would tell the kitchen". There was no offer of getting us a different steak or compensation on the price. She did offer us a free dessert. Which we declined. There is no way we would roll the dice on a free dessert after we complained about our meal. The last thing we would roll the dice on is the cooking staff not spitting in our food after we lodged a complaint. read more