This Popular Restaurant in Georgia Was Once A Railroad Station & The History Is Truly Fascinating

Kimball House in Decatur, Georgia, offers a unique dining experience in a historic train depot with a focus on fresh, sustainably sourced ingredients.

Looking for a summer restaurant to delight and dazzle this year? We may have found you the perfect place. Nestled inside an old train depot built in the 1800s, this historic spot will be a worthwhile dining experience. But before you start planning your meal... take a look at why this restaurant pays respect to Georgia history in more ways than one.

Kimball House in Decatur, Georgia is a sleek eatery inside of an old, historic train depot.

The train depot holds a very special history — being built in 1891 and bringing a tremendous amount of community and business to the Decatur area.

After the space shuttered as an active train depot, many restaurants tried to use the space to their advantage, but none have succeeded quite like Kimball House.

This locals-favorite restaurant has become quite a staple in the area, especially the unique decor throughout.

Paying homage to the old Kimball House Hotel in Georgia which opened in the 1800s and was torn down in 1959, a lot of the fixtures, food, and cocktails are a nod to those times.

But what’s even more is that Kimball House honors "fresh" in everything they do.

With sustainably sourced ingredients supporting local businesses and co-ops around the country, this is true farm-to-table dining.

A pro-tip when visiting this restaurant — try the oysters. Kimball House prides themselves on offering some of the freshest and most diverse oysters possible.

But that doesn't mean the rest of the menu items should go unnoticed, because everything you find will be satisfying in its own right.

Head on down to Kimball House for a perfect summer meal in a place where Georgia history thrives.

To find Kimball House, you can use the address below:

303 E Howard Ave., Decatur, GA 30030

The hours for Kimball House are Sunday through Thursday 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. and Friday and Saturday 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. To find out more information about Kimball House, visit the website or Facebook Page. Or if you're looking for other things to do in the Decatur area, take a look at this epic Georgia farmers market.

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