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    Freight House Restaurant

    4.1 (172 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Smokey Mtn. Chicken
    Monty H.

    This place is awesome, especially when a train comes by right next to it. Food was really great, highly recommend the smokey mtn or Tuscan chicken, overall good prices ranges too. Ambience is really cool and classic.

    10 oz Prime Rib (Au Jus) 10oz

    The ambiance was good but goes downhill from there. The 10oz ribeye was a disappointment, large but thin sliced from a normal one. It had an odd taste as well, edible but odd. There was a missing item from the order and the server was very slow to notice I was out of coffee. It was taken care of after bringing it to her attention. Overall I gave them three stars being in a generous mood. Might try again, but it'll be awhile.

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    April D.

    Went for lunch...Food was delicious. Service impeccable. Ambiance was perfect. Will definitely be back to try for dinner sometime.

    Signature chicken salad croissant with side of Italian pasta salad.
    Steve C.

    Stopped in here for lunch, first visit. This restaurant is housed in a historic building which one served as a railroad depot. The building inside and out has been beautifully renovated. I had their signature chicken salad on a croissant with a side of Italian pasta salad. The chicken salad was flavorful and fantastic, the bun was fresh, buttery and slightly toasted. The pasta salad was fine, but didn't really flip the switch for me. Service was excellent. They also had a great selection of homemade desserts - maybe next time!

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    Excellent food and atmosphere. We loved our experience there and hope to frequent this restaurant frequently. It is a hidden treasure.

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    Wonderful food, service and desserts were so good! Love the atmosphere and menu selection they offered.

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    Everything was great! Food, service and great atmosphere. We will be back to eat with family and friends.

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    Great food great prices good service! We love to go to the Freight House. It also has great atmosphere.

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    Pigskin All Sports Bbq - Chocolate pie to go

    Pigskin All Sports Bbq

    4.4(14 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    I walked into Pig Skin BBQ thinking I'd just get a little nibble, and I walked out fuller than a…read moretick on a hound dog! The food was heavenly. The moment I opened the door, that smoky aroma just wrapped around me like a warm hug from my late Aunt Marlene. I ordered the pulled pork platter, and oh my... that meat was so tender I swear it practically jumped onto my fork on its own. The sauce had just the right balance--sweet enough to make you smile, but with a little kick that reminded me I'm still alive and kicking too. And don't even get me started on the mac and cheese... so creamy it could make a grown man cry. If you're thinking about trying Pig Skin BBQ, stop thinking and go! I'm already planning my next visit, and I might even bring my bible study ladies--if I feel like sharing. LOL!

    I give the food around a 3.5 but the service was outstanding so I'll round up to a 4…read more I visited this bbq spot after spending the day working in Hartselle. I found the parking lot a little hard to access (the way the roads cross in front of the restaurant is a little wonky) but once you're in it's a spacious lot. I was pleased to find you could actually smell the smoke from the parking lot. Usually a good sign. It's an order at the counter type of place. Not a ton of tables, but I'd say it feels much homier than a lot of other small bbq joints. I used the restroom after placing my order and found it immaculate. Great job! They have a fairly large menu but I went with a tried and true favorite of mine: a loaded pork potato. I had a large sweet tea to drink and also got a slice of chocolate pie to go for later at home. I thought the price was maybe a tiny bit high (~$17), but prices are high everywhere and then again the portion sizes were immense. The service really was lovely. The lady working at the register was just super warm and considerate. Southern hospitality, I suppose! She thoughtfully packaged my pie and was even kind enough to bring my order to me -- more than I expect at counter service places. I also watched her be exceptionally patient with an elderly couple who had a lot of questions/requests. On to the food itself. The pork potato was the best thing I ordered, which is good since it's a bbq place first and foremost! It was an absolutely MASSIVE stuffed potato -- bigger than even Lawlers. It comes with butter, sour cream, cheese, bacon bits, chives, and your bbq of choice (pork for me). I appreciate them adding the butter and sour cream rather than serving it on the side as some places do. I find it melts into the potato better that way. The pork was tender, not too fatty, and tasted good overall, but I do think it was missing a little smokiness. For me, the sweet tea wasn't quite sweet enough, but it was passable. The large size is absolutely massive, lol. The disappointment here for me was the pie. In fairness to them, I have crazy high standards for chocolate pie and it's truly rare for a place to meet them -- my mom makes my favorite. There was a LOT of pretty flavorless meringue, which I scraped off. Underneath it, the chocolate pudding/custard just wasn't chocolatey enough for me. I like an intensely chocolatey pie and this one was just kind of bland. The crust was okay but if I had to guess I'd say likely the Pillsbury store bought kind -- understandable, since it's pretty good and homemade crust is a pain to make. Overall, though, I'd return for the pleasant atmosphere and tasty tater. Give them a try if you're in the area.

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    Minnie Lee's Soul Food Cafe

    Minnie Lee's Soul Food Cafe

    3.8(16 reviews)
    8.2 mi
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    I highly recommend the chicken and dressing and ox tails they are mouthwatering Amazing food and…read moregreat service!!! I will definitely be back..

    My mom and I visited Minnie Lee's yesterday to give them a try while we were in Decatur. It's…read moreyummy - a good option for soul food! This restaurant is across the street from the fairly popular Francesco's Italian restaurant. Having been there before, I didn't have any troubles locating this place. The parking lot is a little rugged in spots but at least there's plenty of space. The inside is a little sparse but there's ample seating and some kind of cool drawings hanging on the walls. A portrait of who I can only assume to be Minnie Lee is near the entrance. Food is served cafeteria style by some very nice people. Seriously, the service was so warm and sweet. We felt very welcomed there. We both decided on fried chicken for lunch. My mom got the last breast from the batch so I wound up with a thigh, which isn't my favorite piece but I still like it okay. You can have more than two sides if you wish, but we didn't. I chose yams and fried potatoes as mine, while my mom got yams and cabbage. Note that their cabbage is cooked with sausage. For bread, they offered standard cornbread muffins or hot water cornbread, which the friendly staff recommended (good choice!). We both opted for sweet tea to drink. I'm not sure of the price because of course my mom snuck in and paid for both of our meals before I could notice! Lol. We found a clean booth and dug in quickly. Overall, the food was pretty good! This isn't necessarily a new favorite soul food place for me, but I'd definitely come back. The best item was honestly the cabbage! My mom let me taste a bite. So flavorful and perfect texture. This is real, southern-style cabbage (which is to say, probably not great for you...but quite tasty!). The hot water cornbread was also really good. It's different than the hot water cornbread I've had in the past; this version was very crispy on the outside with super soft, almost gooey, corny inside. It was yummy. The yams were also solid! Not the best I've ever had (flavor kind of one-note), but they were sweet and soft. The fried potatoes and fried chicken were both just okay. The fried potatoes weren't super hot or crispy, but the added flavor from the onions was nice. The fried chicken's breading was crispy and flavorful enough, but the meat, even on the thigh, was a bit dry. Neither were bad, but if I return in the future, I'd probably try something else first. We were too full for dessert, but they had pecan pie and banana pudding on display. Overall, lovely service and tasty food make this a solid option in the area.

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    Minnie Lee's Soul Food Cafe - Interior of new location on 6th Avenue, just across from Beltline intersection.  2618 US 31 South, Decatur AL 35601

    Interior of new location on 6th Avenue, just across from Beltline intersection. 2618 US 31 South, Decatur AL 35601

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