Restaurant in Auburn, United States

The Depot

Name: The Depot
Address: 124 Mitcham Ave, Auburn, AL 36830, Auburn, US
Telephone: (334) 521-5177

230Pearl Points

Wine-led, low-fuss

About The Depot

The Depot is the Auburn pick for a polished seated dinner with credible wine attention, especially when 1856 Restaurant feels too formal and Hey Day Market feels too casual. It is a better fit for couples, visiting parents, small groups than for diners who want a flexible market-style meal.

The Depot is a smart-casual venue in Auburn with a confirmed Wine Spectator Award of Excellence in 2025. The safest read is direct: consider it when you want an Auburn dining option with a recognized accolade, while checking current details directly with the restaurant before making plans around menu specifics, seating, reservations, or service format.

The verified public details support clear planning around hours and dress code, but not dish-by-dish recommendations, pricing, chef details, or seating specifics. Treat The Depot as an Auburn option to evaluate for timing, occasion fit, its confirmed recognition rather than for an unverified signature order or format.

Use the verified basics to decide whether The Depot fits your plans

The Depot makes the clearest sense when its Auburn location, smart-casual dress code, posted hours match the outing you have in mind. If you are comparing options, Hey Day Market, 1856 - Culinary Residence, 1856 Restaurant are also relevant cross-shops.

For fit, the decision is less about chasing an unverified price point and more about choosing the right kind of outing. A diner comparing other options can look at Ariccia Cucina Italiana. A diner weighing additional dining choices can also check Acre.

The schedule is clear, but confirm details before planning around specifics

The verified schedule is specific: The Depot is closed Monday; open Tuesday through Thursday from 5–8 PM; Friday from 5–9 PM; Saturday from 10 AM–2 PM and 5–9:30 PM; and Sunday from 10 AM–2 PM. Those hours support planning around evening visits Tuesday through Saturday, with daytime hours listed only on Saturday and Sunday.

The practical verdict: consider The Depot when you want a smart-casual Auburn venue with a confirmed 2025 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Cross-shop 1856 Restaurant, 1856 - Culinary Residence, Acre, Ariccia Cucina Italiana, Hey Day Market when comparing other dining options.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can The Depot accommodate groups?

The verified information does not specify group capacity or private-dining details. If you are planning for a group, check directly with The Depot before you go.

Does The Depot handle dietary restrictions?

Dietary and allergy details are not included in the verified information. If anyone in your party has a serious restriction, check directly with the restaurant before visiting. The venue is in Auburn.

What are alternatives to The Depot?

Acre, 1856 Restaurant, 1856 - Culinary Residence, Hey Day Market, Ariccia Cucina Italiana are relevant comparisons when you are weighing other dining choices.

Can I eat at the bar at The Depot?

Bar seating details are not verified. If bar seating matters, check directly with The Depot before visiting.

When is The Depot open?

The verified schedule lists The Depot as closed Monday; open Tuesday through Thursday from 5–8 PM; Friday from 5–9 PM; Saturday from 10 AM–2 PM and 5–9:30 PM; and Sunday from 10 AM–2 PM.

Is The Depot good for a special occasion?

The Depot can be considered for a smart-casual Auburn outing, it has a confirmed Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 2025. If you are choosing for a special occasion, confirm current menus, availability, any seating needs directly with the restaurant.

How far ahead should I book The Depot?

Specific booking difficulty is not verified. Because availability can vary by date, check directly with The Depot for any important occasion.

Location

124 Mitcham Ave, Auburn, AL 36830

Auburn, United States

Compare The Depot

Value at a Glance: The Depot

Venue
The Depot
Acre
1856 - Culinary Residence
1856 Restaurant
Hey Day Market
Ariccia Cucina Italiana

What to weigh when choosing between The Depot and comparable nearby venues.

Also Consider

Acre, Notable alternative
1856 - Culinary Residence, Notable alternative
1856 Restaurant, $$$$ · Contemporary, $$$$ · Contemporary
Hey Day Market, Notable alternative
Ariccia Cucina Italiana, Notable alternative

How The Depot compares in Auburn

Choose The Depot when the goal is a composed seated dinner with stronger wine-program confidence than a casual Auburn night out. 1856 Restaurant is the splurge comparison at $$$$ and Contemporary, so it makes more sense for diners who want a higher-formality experience. The Depot is the more relaxed decision if the group wants a polished meal without making the night feel like a tasting-menu commitment.

Acre is the closest cross-shop for diners who want a local Auburn restaurant feel, while Ariccia Cucina Italiana is the safer call for Italian comfort and broader crowd appeal. Hey Day Market is easier for mixed groups because everyone can choose their own lane, but it will not deliver the same single-room dinner format.

If The Depot is full, try Acre first for a comparable grown-up Auburn dinner, then Ariccia Cucina Italiana if the group wants something more familiar. For a bigger-budget contemporary meal, move to 1856 - Culinary Residence or 1856 Restaurant instead.