Alabama is home to many types of restaurants, including several that are based around a certain theme. Unsurprisingly, one of these themes is trains. There are numerous train-themed restaurants in the Yellowhammer State that are perfect for train lovers of all ages, including the nine listed below. How many of these restaurants have you been fortunate to eat at?
- The Oasis Travel Center and Derailed Diner - Robertsdale
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tripadvisor/Lynn Easterling R Derailed Diner is a family-friendly restaurant that’s located at a truck stop. Customers have the option of dining inside the restaurant’s transportation themed dining area or aboard its full-size train car. When it comes to food, Derailed Diner serves a little bit of everything. Address: 27801 County Road 64, Robertsdale, AL, 36567
- Freight House Restaurant - Hartselle
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google/Angela Jackson The Freight House Restaurant is located inside Hartselle’s historic train depot, which was built in 1914. When it comes to food, this train-themed restaurant serves everything from seafood and pasta, to burgers and steaks. Address: 200 Railroad Street Southwest, Hartselle, AL, 35640
- Blue Bayou - Huntsville
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tripadvisor/Sue M Editor’s note: This restaurant is currently closed.Blue Bayou is one of A.M. Booth’s Lumberyard’s newest dining establishments. It’s a 1924 passenger train car that offers a family-style dinner. Blue Bayou’s 1920s decor will most certainly take you back in time. Address: 108 Cleveland Avenue, Huntsville, AL, 35801
- The Depot - Auburn
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facebook/The Depot The Depot is a wonderful restaurant that’s located inside Auburn’s historic depot, which was first built in 1847. It’s best known for serving the city’s freshest and finest seafood. Address: 124 Mitcham Avenue, Auburn, AL, 36830
- 301 Bistro, Bar, and Beer Garden - Tuscaloosa
facebook/301 Bistro, Bar, and Beer Garden Editor’s note: Unfortunately, this restaurant has closed.301 Bistro, Bar, and Beer Garden is located in Tuscaloosa’s historic train station, which was built circa 1912. Its menu includes a variety of Southern cuisine, along with several Creole and Gulf Coast options. Address: 301 Greensboro Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401
- Lek’s Railroad Thai - Montgomery
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google/Dan Jerome Lek’s Railroad Thai is a train-themed restaurant that’s located at Union Station. In addition to its authentic Thai specialties, this family-friendly restaurant also serves a variety of other Asian dishes. Address: 300 Water Street B, Montgomery, AL, 36104
- The RailYard - Decatur
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tripadvisor/management The RailYard is a farm-to-fork restaurant that offers a variety of dishes. Since opening for business in September 2015, its delicious food and wonderful prices have attracted families from all over. Address: 209 2nd Avenue Southeast, AL, 35601
- The Red Caboose Cafe - Elkmont
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google/The Red Caboose Cafe Editor’s note: This restaurant has closed.The Red Caboose Cafe is located off the beaten path in one of Alabama’s smallest towns. It serves a variety of Southern classics that’ll remind you of Grandma’s cooking. If you’re looking for a cozy dining experience, you’ll most certainly want to visit The Red Caboose Cafe. Address: 25483 Railroad Street, Elkmont, AL, 35620
- The Helena Depot Deli & Grill - Helena
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google/Josh Lucas The Helena Depot Deli & Grill recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. It’s located inside the town’s historic depot, which is one of the town’s oldest structures, and it’s well known for its delicious Philly cheesesteaks. Address: 29 Lake Davidson Lane, Helena, AL, 35080
Have you eaten at any of these train-themed restaurants? If so, please share your experience(s) with us in the comments below.
tripadvisor/Bouyaka32
tripadvisor/Lynn Easterling R
Derailed Diner is a family-friendly restaurant that’s located at a truck stop. Customers have the option of dining inside the restaurant’s transportation themed dining area or aboard its full-size train car. When it comes to food, Derailed Diner serves a little bit of everything. Address: 27801 County Road 64, Robertsdale, AL, 36567
google/Freight House Restaurant
google/Angela Jackson
The Freight House Restaurant is located inside Hartselle’s historic train depot, which was built in 1914. When it comes to food, this train-themed restaurant serves everything from seafood and pasta, to burgers and steaks. Address: 200 Railroad Street Southwest, Hartselle, AL, 35640
google/Pixie Lent
tripadvisor/Sue M
Editor’s note: This restaurant is currently closed.Blue Bayou is one of A.M. Booth’s Lumberyard’s newest dining establishments. It’s a 1924 passenger train car that offers a family-style dinner. Blue Bayou’s 1920s decor will most certainly take you back in time. Address: 108 Cleveland Avenue, Huntsville, AL, 35801
facebook/The Depot
The Depot is a wonderful restaurant that’s located inside Auburn’s historic depot, which was first built in 1847. It’s best known for serving the city’s freshest and finest seafood. Address: 124 Mitcham Avenue, Auburn, AL, 36830
facebook/301 Bistro, Bar, and Beer Garden
Editor’s note: Unfortunately, this restaurant has closed.301 Bistro, Bar, and Beer Garden is located in Tuscaloosa’s historic train station, which was built circa 1912. Its menu includes a variety of Southern cuisine, along with several Creole and Gulf Coast options. Address: 301 Greensboro Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401
google/GABRIEL CRAFT
google/Dan Jerome
Lek’s Railroad Thai is a train-themed restaurant that’s located at Union Station. In addition to its authentic Thai specialties, this family-friendly restaurant also serves a variety of other Asian dishes. Address: 300 Water Street B, Montgomery, AL, 36104
tripadvisor/uli1
tripadvisor/management
The RailYard is a farm-to-fork restaurant that offers a variety of dishes. Since opening for business in September 2015, its delicious food and wonderful prices have attracted families from all over. Address: 209 2nd Avenue Southeast, AL, 35601
tripadvisor/Capt29
google/The Red Caboose Cafe
Editor’s note: This restaurant has closed.The Red Caboose Cafe is located off the beaten path in one of Alabama’s smallest towns. It serves a variety of Southern classics that’ll remind you of Grandma’s cooking. If you’re looking for a cozy dining experience, you’ll most certainly want to visit The Red Caboose Cafe. Address: 25483 Railroad Street, Elkmont, AL, 35620
google/Tim Slusher
google/Josh Lucas
The Helena Depot Deli & Grill recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. It’s located inside the town’s historic depot, which is one of the town’s oldest structures, and it’s well known for its delicious Philly cheesesteaks. Address: 29 Lake Davidson Lane, Helena, AL, 35080
To experience more train-themed destinations in Alabama, you’ll want to take this road trip.
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