Rail side dining in the Palmetto State isn’t an option that’s available in very many locations, but it’s a can’t-miss adventure at the historic Southern Railway Passenger Depot in Branchville, South Carolina.
It was built in 1877 and was an included rail stop on a 1909 rail tour made by President-elect William Howard Taft. The future U.S. President made a speech in Branchville during the campaign.
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Today, the historic rail depot has another reason for people to gather: it’s a popular eatery right on the tracks in tiny downtown Branchville.
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The restaurant is called Eatery at the Depot and it doles out a dining experience like no other with flavorful American and seafood dishes.
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It’s open three nights a week, Thursday through Saturday, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for dinner and has a dining room filled with the air of nostalgia.
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In another part of the train depot, a museum gives visitors a step into the past with a variety of furniture and equipment from a bygone era at this train depot.
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For a dining adventure you won’t easily forget, pack everyone into the car and head to Eatery at the Depot in Branchville.
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You just won’t find rail-side dining quite like this anywhere!
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If you’re new here, or just unfamiliar with small town locations in South Carolina, Branchville is located in the southernmost portion of Orangeburg County and not far from either Interstate 26 or Interstate 95.
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Eatery at the Depot is open three nights a week from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Thursday through Saturday). It’s located at 7501 Freedom Rd., Branchville, SC 29432. Learn more on their official Facebook page!
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