Joined friends for lunch the Saturday before Easter of which one had been before. The decor was eclectic and fun. The waiter must have been having a bad day. Took our order and when we asked for the Dragon sauce for our fries, we were told quite curtely, No, that sauce was only surved with the aoli fries but we could get those fries and there would be an upcharge. We all decided to go ahead and order aoli fries. Now mind you,the sauce that we had requested was served to us in a plastic condiment cup, which that meant the sauces were prefilled. We said nothing about all the trouble we had caused by asking for a different sauce when all he had to do was pull a prefilled condiment cup out of the refrigerator. I had ordered the Hawaiian Tuna melt and the presentation was lovely. However, the tuna was cold, watery and tasteless. Ate is anyhow,without complaint.I was hungry.Come time to pay my bill, I noticed that not only had I been uncharged but an additional full charge had been added as well for thos fries. Called him over and asked about the extra charges, he explained that it should have been on my two friends bill and he couldn't change it because their bill had been paid.He even told me that they should repay me instead.I have never had such an experience with a waiter in my life! After this experience, none of us will be returning.
Joe Marotta
Great lunch today ! Food was great and I highly recommend it!👍🏻👍🏻
Lola Mitchell-Jones
Not enough vegetarian choices.
Heidi Haines
Lunch with my Dad who has always loved trains. Cute place! Swiss burger with mushrooms was so big, I couldn't eat the whole thing. Looking forward to bringing my son here, he is going to love the trains around the ceiling.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
David Ginsburg
The old Ocala train depot converted to a quirky style restaurant. Service was excellent & food choices good, tho' somewhat limited for dinner. Fried fish special sounded delicious, but at $25 we thought a bit overpriced. Had the Hamburger with Caesar Salad & both were fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger
Br Gr
Delicious Chef created cuisine of variety of tastes. Don’t miss out on scrumptious deserts.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jason Ault
Heidi had a heck of a lunch rush but she made sure to take great care of everybody. We were seated quickly and we looked over the menu and spent time admiring all of the things to see. Even though they were in the middle of a lunch rush, the food came exceptionally fast and the food was absolutely amazing!
Vegetarian options: They had vegetarian and gluten free options for burgers and sandwiches.
Dietary restrictions: Gluten Free
Kid-friendliness: They have a kids menu and the train theme was great for kids. They also had a train roll through while we were there.
Wheelchair accessibility: No stairs and 2 ramps on the sidewalk to get into the restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michele P Williams
I'm here visiting family we've been too many restaurants since I've been here this was by far the best food and atmosphere in the service I've had in Ocala the banana bread pudding was amazing the beer-battered cod was amazing and so was everything else we had highly recommend
Great atmosphere. It's small and quirky. They have a fish fry and it's haddock. If you're from up North and know what Lent is, you'll appreciate this. ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Detour
Fish n Chips! Really good and filling.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rob Drescher
Pricey but good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Scott Mauck
My wife and I are practically regulars at Depot on Magnolia. We've been there twice, and let me tell you, both times were like flavor explosions in our mouths. But this last experience? Forget fireworks, it was a five-course symphony of customer service!
One night, my wife and I were on a nostalgia trip, reminiscing about this crazy dish we had years ago. It's called cheeseburger soup. Now, picture this: a hearty broth swirling with juicy ground beef, happy little vegetables, and enough melty cheese to make a cheesesteak jealous. It's a rare gem, this soup, only whispered about in hushed tones by a select few who've been lucky enough to experience it. But for those who have, let me tell you, it's like a warm hug for your taste buds.
The problem? Most restaurants wouldn't touch it with a ten-foot spatula. Why? Because making cheeseburger soup right takes time, love, and the patience of a saint. There's no room for shortcuts here, folks. This soup is a labor of love, or at least it should be.
So, on a quest to find this culinary unicorn, I started calling restaurants in Ocala. But no dice. No one had cheeseburger soup, most had never even heard of it. Some places even chuckled, like I was asking for deep-fried moon rocks. "We stick to our menu," they'd say, with all the enthusiasm of a wet sock. Feeling like a defeated knight on a cheeseburger soup crusade, I figured that was that.
Then, a beacon of hope! I called Depot on Magnolia and got connected with a fantastic woman named Shayla. I poured my heart out about my cheeseburger soup obsession, explaining this mythical dish in all its cheesy glory. It's basically Americana in a bowl, I tell you! But finding a restaurant that could do it justice seemed impossible. Shayla, bless her heart, listened with genuine interest, even though they didn't have it on the menu. She then dropped this bombshell: their chef loves a good challenge (what a legend!), and she'd be happy to run it by him. Now, I'll admit, I was skeptical. Promises get lost easier than socks in a dryer, right?
Well, color me surprised! I got a voicemail on July 23rd that had me grinning wider than a Cheshire cat who just found a cheese factory. Not only was the chef making my soup, but they were putting it on the menu for everyone to try starting July 25th! Now, I haven't tasted it yet, but customer service this good deserves a standing ovation (and maybe a food review or two).
Shayla, wherever you are at Depot on Magnolia, you're a legend! You listened to my cheeseburger soup saga with the rapt attention of a kid hearing about buried treasure. Here's to hoping the chef's creation is as magical as my quest to find it. I'll be there on July 25th, ready to sing your praises (and maybe challenge you to a cheeseburger soup showdown, though let's be real, you'll probably crush me). See you then!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ms. Duchess
Loved the decor and the train moving around the ceiling. The food was delicious, I loved the truffle fries.
Clean and peaceful place, good atmosphere
Joined friends for lunch the Saturday before Easter of which one had been before. The decor was eclectic and fun. The waiter must have been having a bad day. Took our order and when we asked for the Dragon sauce for our fries, we were told quite curtely, No, that sauce was only surved with the aoli fries but we could get those fries and there would be an upcharge. We all decided to go ahead and order aoli fries. Now mind you,the sauce that we had requested was served to us in a plastic condiment cup, which that meant the sauces were prefilled. We said nothing about all the trouble we had caused by asking for a different sauce when all he had to do was pull a prefilled condiment cup out of the refrigerator. I had ordered the Hawaiian Tuna melt and the presentation was lovely. However, the tuna was cold, watery and tasteless. Ate is anyhow,without complaint.I was hungry.Come time to pay my bill, I noticed that not only had I been uncharged but an additional full charge had been added as well for thos fries. Called him over and asked about the extra charges, he explained that it should have been on my two friends bill and he couldn't change it because their bill had been paid.He even told me that they should repay me instead.I have never had such an experience with a waiter in my life! After this experience, none of us will be returning.
Great lunch today ! Food was great and I highly recommend it!👍🏻👍🏻
Not enough vegetarian choices.
Lunch with my Dad who has always loved trains. Cute place! Swiss burger with mushrooms was so big, I couldn't eat the whole thing. Looking forward to bringing my son here, he is going to love the trains around the ceiling.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
The old Ocala train depot converted to a quirky style restaurant. Service was excellent & food choices good, tho' somewhat limited for dinner. Fried fish special sounded delicious, but at $25 we thought a bit overpriced. Had the Hamburger with Caesar Salad & both were fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger
Delicious Chef created cuisine of variety of tastes. Don’t miss out on scrumptious deserts.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Heidi had a heck of a lunch rush but she made sure to take great care of everybody. We were seated quickly and we looked over the menu and spent time admiring all of the things to see. Even though they were in the middle of a lunch rush, the food came exceptionally fast and the food was absolutely amazing!
Vegetarian options: They had vegetarian and gluten free options for burgers and sandwiches.
Dietary restrictions: Gluten Free
Kid-friendliness: They have a kids menu and the train theme was great for kids. They also had a train roll through while we were there.
Wheelchair accessibility: No stairs and 2 ramps on the sidewalk to get into the restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I'm here visiting family we've been too many restaurants since I've been here this was by far the best food and atmosphere in the service I've had in Ocala the banana bread pudding was amazing the beer-battered cod was amazing and so was everything else we had highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
AWESOME atmosphere and amazing desserts
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Great atmosphere. It's small and quirky. They have a fish fry and it's haddock. If you're from up North and know what Lent is, you'll appreciate this. ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fish n Chips! Really good and filling.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pricey but good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My wife and I are practically regulars at Depot on Magnolia. We've been there twice, and let me tell you, both times were like flavor explosions in our mouths. But this last experience? Forget fireworks, it was a five-course symphony of customer service!
One night, my wife and I were on a nostalgia trip, reminiscing about this crazy dish we had years ago. It's called cheeseburger soup. Now, picture this: a hearty broth swirling with juicy ground beef, happy little vegetables, and enough melty cheese to make a cheesesteak jealous. It's a rare gem, this soup, only whispered about in hushed tones by a select few who've been lucky enough to experience it. But for those who have, let me tell you, it's like a warm hug for your taste buds.
The problem? Most restaurants wouldn't touch it with a ten-foot spatula. Why? Because making cheeseburger soup right takes time, love, and the patience of a saint. There's no room for shortcuts here, folks. This soup is a labor of love, or at least it should be.
So, on a quest to find this culinary unicorn, I started calling restaurants in Ocala. But no dice. No one had cheeseburger soup, most had never even heard of it. Some places even chuckled, like I was asking for deep-fried moon rocks. "We stick to our menu," they'd say, with all the enthusiasm of a wet sock. Feeling like a defeated knight on a cheeseburger soup crusade, I figured that was that.
Then, a beacon of hope! I called Depot on Magnolia and got connected with a fantastic woman named Shayla. I poured my heart out about my cheeseburger soup obsession, explaining this mythical dish in all its cheesy glory. It's basically Americana in a bowl, I tell you! But finding a restaurant that could do it justice seemed impossible. Shayla, bless her heart, listened with genuine interest, even though they didn't have it on the menu. She then dropped this bombshell: their chef loves a good challenge (what a legend!), and she'd be happy to run it by him. Now, I'll admit, I was skeptical. Promises get lost easier than socks in a dryer, right?
Well, color me surprised! I got a voicemail on July 23rd that had me grinning wider than a Cheshire cat who just found a cheese factory. Not only was the chef making my soup, but they were putting it on the menu for everyone to try starting July 25th! Now, I haven't tasted it yet, but customer service this good deserves a standing ovation (and maybe a food review or two).
Shayla, wherever you are at Depot on Magnolia, you're a legend! You listened to my cheeseburger soup saga with the rapt attention of a kid hearing about buried treasure. Here's to hoping the chef's creation is as magical as my quest to find it. I'll be there on July 25th, ready to sing your praises (and maybe challenge you to a cheeseburger soup showdown, though let's be real, you'll probably crush me). See you then!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loved the decor and the train moving around the ceiling. The food was delicious, I loved the truffle fries.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
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