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The Depot Tavern

3.4 (168 reviews)
ModerateAmerican, Bars, Burgers
Closed • Closed
Updated 3 months ago

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What's the vibe?
Casual
Live music
Moderate noise
Good for groups

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Buffalo cauliflower wings.
Momi S.

Ambience great, service amazing. Food. Nope. Buffalo cauliflower super soggie, nachos add chicken worst nachos I have ever ate. However the double patty melt burger was absolutely delicious.

House dry rub boneless wings (unfortunately these were very bland and not good)
Jess H.

Realistically this is a 3.5 for me, I love the location as it's right next to First Avenue (technically a part of it I think) and still walking distance to many other things in downtown, and the service has always been good (especially when they're busy gearing up for a concert) however the food has fallen a little flat for me our last few visits. I know when we're going to a show at First Avenue this is usually our go-to spot so it won't stop me from going but I also don't get excited if that makes sense. I want to love this place more than I do, if the food can get back to the days of yesteryears then I'll glad enjoy going here again! Something I love about The Depot is all the decor throughout, there's so much to look at. You can also buy advanced tickets for other shows which is a nice bonus if you're a regular! As others have said, the food is a little lacking - I think we ordered a variety of burgers and sandwiches and appetizers and really only the sandwiches landed everything else seemed to be very bland and or lukewarm. Like I mentioned earlier, it hasn't always been this way but as of late it seems to be more common so here's hoping it can change again!

Cider time
Malissa A.

Camille is the SHIT!!!!! place is super chill with lots of beer options and live music

The Encore burger with cheese curds and short rib. Ooooooh....
Rizma W.

Forget the 'Juicy Lucy'... the Encore Burger is where it's at! Topped with short rib and cheese curds, this is the juiciest, cheesiest, most delicious burger you will find in this city. Don't believe me? Try it!

They're open on the 4th! Thank god
Barry M.

Wow this is definitely not just bar food! In a venue that's one of Minneapolis's coolest music venues. We came here just because it was the 4th of July and one of the only places open but it did not disappoint. I had a dark and stormy and it was only $6 and served in a Cooper mug. I had the short rib cheese sandwich and it was amazing.

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