Depot Smokehouse & Tavern 

About

The Depot Smokehouse and Tavern, formerly The Depot Express, resides in the original Burlington Northern Alexandria, MN train depot. This iconic building has been an area attraction since it was constructed in 1907, and was unquestionably one of the finest railway stations in Minnesota and in the Midwest. The depot stopped all passenger service to Alexandria in 1967, only staying open to freight delivery. By 1976 the depot closed its doors to all services. It stayed closed until 1984, when Bill Seykora and Ken Neumann purchased the building from Burlington Northern Railroad. On May 6th 1985, the Depot Express Restaurant and Lounge opened its doors to the public, serving fine meals and drinks since. That same year the Depot was designated as a National Historic Site and listed in the National Registry. The restaurant was purchased by Ken’s daughter Sammi Lindemann and her husband Mike in 2022 and it became The Depot Smokehouse and Tavern. Since then, they have been focused on serving the highest quality food using the freshest ingredients and preserving the rich history of this local landmark.