Let me begin by saying, I was really hopeful my for the best. Based on the reviews I was sure we would be using this cute little place as a "meet in the middle" for our family. However. Our evening turned out like this. It was 5:30pm we entered the restaurant and stood patiently in the family dining area . No one came. We sent a scout to the bar upstairs. He came down and told us that we could bring the 8 year old up if we sat in the hallway but it seated 4. Our scout carried a chair upstairs for our 5th party. We waited another 8 min. No one came . After 10 min. We prepared to leave . A server said, " are you leaving?". Yes! And we left. This was a Friday night experience. The server was there by herself. She was intending to cook-serve and bar tend. I wish this place the best. It's adorable. Since I can't judge the food or really the service, my suggestion is to call ahead and see if they are staffed and ready. read more

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Called ahead to make a reservation- not needed but Donna was super nice and we had a good laugh when we walked into this awesome spot. It looks like a great place for a wedding reception. Quaint quiet town! The reception area is large and the depot is fantastic Just found out that a band plays here every Thursday. I bet this place will be hopping. Seriously, I wish we were sticking around longer- ordered the bean soup - husband says it's hot and good. Salmon sandwiches and steak burger. Side options are chips or applesauce. The food smells great while we wait. Pop is flat. Beer is cold. Water is wet. Gnat season is in full swing. Food is good. Nothing to ring a bell over but a solid dinner while traveling on 30. Just a mile off the highway!! Would I come back - sure, nothing but miles behind me and more in front of me to make this place a super spot for us to have made a reservation!!! read more

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I found this place on the internet and wanted to take my husband there for his birthday . When we arrived on a week day afternoon we thought it was closed. We saw one vehicle parked in front of the restaurant and i joked that maybe it was the hostess, waitress, bartender and cook. Well I was right! One lady doing everything! She was extremely sweet and informed us of the history of the train station turned restaurant. Not many food choices at all and the menu is posted on a chalk board! This place has soooo many possibilities if the right owner came a long! read more

Fun out of the way stop for lunch. Best ham and melted cheese sub I've ever had. The ham was amazing. Wonder how it was cooked. Tasted like bacon. The one-person staff was cook, server and local historian. Forgot to ask her name. A very interesting stop overall. The chicago couple. read more

We love this place!! Great architecture. I cannot say enough good things about this place. They have a breathtakingly beautiful banquet area that makes me want to have a party! Food is reasonably priced and somewhat simple. They have creative and delicious drinks. I look forward to returning! It is worth the drive. It is 1/2 way between Fort Wayne and Elkhart. read more

Above average food for the area, for sure. Clearly a lot of thought went into the menu. Loved the salad/sandwich combo and the homemade soup was great. Nice selection of beers on tap. Great atmosphere in the bar. Friendly staff. We went for dinner and karaoke two weeks in a row while I was in the area on vacation and I have to say it was the most stylish and fun karaoke I've ever been to. Tim May, who runs the karaoke on Thursday nights, sings lots of standards and classic rock tunes and made us feel very welcome to come up and do songs. read more

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I took my son here we just moved to pierceton the waitress was super sweet very friendly took us to the train gave us a history lesson on the town and made us feel welcomed read more

Went for a day adventure to Pierceton. Found this place on Yelp decided to give it a try! Food was good. Service was good. Really neat place! read more

So glad we read reviews before we went in. We seemed to know where we were going and it worked. Do not enter in the front as that is the event hall. At the other end of the building is the stairs that must be climbed up to the very small dining area/bar. Great atmosphere and a friendly owner but the important thing is that the food is really good. DH had the Mandarin salad which he enjoyed. I had the special berry salad. Both were on fresh mixed greens and topped with a grilled chicken breast. If only chicken were always prepared so well. It was nice and juicy as well as tender - not at all dry. My only mistake was ordering a half salad rather than a whole. Even the full salads are nice, appropriate serving sizes rather than gigantic plates of lettuce with a smattering of toppings. Delicious. We will return next time we are in the area. read more

Stopped here on a whim on our way to Chicago from central Ohio. We try to make healthier choices and my wife is gluten free, so it isn't easy. This place was a complete surprise. The owner not only understood, but also uses locally sourced produce and wild caught salmon. He was great to talk with and our lunch was delicious. We would definitely come back if we were in this area. read more

The Old Train Depot - Garden salad with heirloom tomatoes and wild caught salmon. - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Pierceton, Indiana

Service was very slow. Was not offered a refill on my soda. Food was not bad much was either frozen or processed. But it was good. They really need to focus on the customer and be at the bar to care for the customer. But the place is nice and well maintained. read more

The Old Train Depot - Cobb salad - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Pierceton, Indiana

This is my go to place for a burger...their Caboose Burger. It is amazing!!! You don't need ketchup or mustard...NOTHING processed about this burger. Their soups are amazing! We have never had a bad meal at the Old Train Depot. The owner, Pat, took the time to show us the train car. We LOVE this place. If you haven't tried it...you must!! read more

Traveled to Pierceton for a wedding reception last week. After a confusing walk-around the whole front of the building in the freezing cold, we finally found the correct door for the meeting room. It was the normal door for the bar/restaurant, and then past a table and through another door that had a sign on it that said "Please keep closed." Whatever. We were following another couple who thought they knew what they were doing. The reception was in a large room on the East side of the building. Since this place was built in the mid 1800's, I am guessing their are a lot of 'energy leaks' because it was pretty cold in there. While we enjoyed visiting with old friends, and making some new, by the end of the evening noses, toes-es, and fing-oes were all freezing! Food was OK, but it was buffet style so I won't knock them so much on that. It was all edible. I really liked the cucumbers with a sliver of smoked salmon on top of them! The bar area upstairs was a lot warmer than the reception area. They had several craft beers on tap (they had a Boulevard from Kansas city...one of my favorite breweries), and the bartender said they had 15 different kinds of bourbon. I was told later that he was also the owner. His name was Joe and he was very friendly. What else would you expect from a man named that? We had an enjoyable time, and look forward to visiting for a dinner some night...then I will report on the food in more detail. read more

Giving one star is for the beauty of the place. But the food is NOT "high end" like others have commented. Its all frozen and they charge an ungodly amount. One time I ate their mushroom soup and went home with a gut ache. Another time the cook Rhonda said she made this pineapple salsa for on top of the salmon. She didnt make it, it was brown, she fished it out of the toilet! I swear I can cook way better!! read more

My wife and I thoroughly enjoy the atmosphere and the very friendly staff. The food has been very good and the Bourbon selection simply can't be matched in this area. A great reason to head to Pierceton! read more

Loved this place. The restaurant is small and intimate, but the food was incredible and the staff was attentive. Would recommend to any couple looking for a date night spot. read more

I can sum this place up easily... Freaking Awesome! A small town surprise. Very quaint and delicious food. You need to try the enchiladas.

We LOVE the bar/restaurant upstairs. Great atmosphere, architecture, ambiance, and drinks. The service is outstanding, the bartender and owner are both great guys whom we always enjoy talking with. They are both very knowledgeable about the liquor and beer, and make great recommendations.. All kinds of fabulous beers, from el-cheapo domestics to amazing craft beers, lagers, stouts... everything! We are thrilled and delighted to have a place like this in Pierceton!! read more

My husband and I were spending the day antiquing in Pierceton and we asked one of the shop owners for a recommendation to eat lunch. She directed us here. I am so glad she did. Great atmosphere. The bar/restaurant is tucked into the upper level of an old train depot. It is a cozy atmosphere, with only a few tables on different levels. The chairs are very comfortable, and there are several microbrews available for customers to choose from, as well as a good selection of bourbons if you are into that. The owner is very friendly and we enjoyed talking to him at some length. The food is very good. It was cooked fresh as we ordered it, not the type of food the is prepared ahead and warmed over. The burger I had was HUGE, and stuck out at least a half inch all around the bun. The bacon on my husband's sandwich was freshly cooked, crisp and perfect. I could smell the bacon being fried up right after we ordered. There is a good selection of menu items for such a small place, and a wonderful variety of bread/ bun types very thoughtfully selected for each sandwich. There are also several salads to choose from and some pasta and vegetarian options as well. Oh, and the service was extremely fast as well. I highly recommend this place if you are visiting Pierceton. All in all, it was a wonderful experience, and a delicious meal. read more