The RailYard

Name: The RailYard
Address: 209 2nd Ave SE, Decatur, AL, United States, 35601
Telephone: (256) 580-5707
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

413 Reviews

$30 and under

Farm-to-table

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(256) 580-5707
Website
https://www.therailyarddecatur.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
our Private Dining Coordinator: (256) 580-5707

Location
209 2nd Ave SE, Decatur, AL 35601
Neighborhood
Decatur
Parking details
Private lot available behind the building.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Junkyard Fries$12.00
French Fries Topped with House-made Chili, White Cheddar, Pulled Pork, Jalapeños, BBQ Sauce & White Sauce
Creole Crab Cheesecake$10.00
A Savory Cheesecake Served Cold with Blue Crab, Bacon & Parmesan
Cheese Fritters$7.00
Served with Bacon Aioli or Ranch
Chili Garlic Chick-Erones$8.00
Crispy Fried Thigh Meat Tossed in Chili Garlic Sauce
Bavarian Pretzel Board$10.00
Served with Honey Dijon Mustard, Grain Mustard, Bavarian Mustard & Beer Cheese
Charcuterie Board
Assortment of Artisan Cheeses & Cured Meats Served with Pickles, Olives, Spicy Mustard & Crackers
- Shareable$18.00
- Personal$10.00
Ahi Tuna Flatbread$13.00
Seared Ahi Tuna, Carrot & Radish Slaw, Cilantro, Wasabi Aioli and Seasame Ginger Glaze

Salads & More

Bistro$6.00
Bibb Lettuce, Tomato, Pickled Red Onion, Candied Pecan, Goat Cheese & Balsamic Dressing
Caesar Salad
- Side$6.00
- Entree$10.00
Southwest Salad$7.00
Spinach, Roasted Corn & Black Bean Salsa, Cheddar, Avocado and Tortilla Strips Tossed in a Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette
Simple Green$5.00
Mixed Field Greens, Tomato, Cucumber & Red Onion Served with Your Choice of Dressing
House-Made Chili$6.00

Sandwiches

All Sandwiches are Served with House Seasoned Kettle Chips

The Usual$9.00
Grilled Chicken, Bacon, Spinach, White Cheddar & Ranch on a Pressed French Roll
The Shorty$9.00
Braised Short Rib & Provolone Served with Au Jus on a Pressed French Roll
The Local$10.00
Bacon, Bibb Lettuce, Tomato, Bacon Chutney & Garlic Aioli on Toasted Sourdough Bread
The L&N Club$10.00
Balsamic Glazed Grilled Chicken, Avocado, Bacon, Tomato, HouseMade Mozzarella on Toasted Sourdough Bread
The Cuban$10.00
House Smoked Pulled Pork, Sliced Ham, Gruyere Cheese, Housemade Dill Pickles & Grain Mustard Served on a Pressed French Roll with Mojo Dipping Sauce
Confit Duck Tacos$12.00
A Duo of Duck Tacos, Pabloano Slaw, Mandarin Oranges, White Cheddar, Duck Cracklings and Sriacha Aioli
The Philly$10.00
Shaved Rib-Eye, Poblano Peppers, Caramelized Onions, Provolone Cheese & Creamy Horseradish Sauce, Served Open Face on a Toasted French Roll

Burgers

Burgers Served on Kaiser Bun with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickles & Choice of One Side. Patty Options: 100% In House Ground Beef | House-made Black Bean | 100% Ground Turkey | Ahi Tuna

Old Fashion Cheeseburger$10.00
The Bruiser$11.00
Blackened Burger Topped with Cave-Ripened Blue Cheese
The Yankee$12.00
Bacon, Grilled Portobello, Gruyere Cheese & Crispy Onions
The Baja$11.00
Chimichurri Rubbed Burger Served with Avocado, Pico De Gallo & Poblano Slaw
The Southerner$14.00
House Made Pulled Pork, Crispy Fried Onions, White Cheddar, Bacon & Poblano Slaw
The Po'boy Burger$13.00
Topped with Cajun Remoulade & Trio of Fried Shrimp
The Heartbreaker$20.00
Double Patty, Double Cheddar, Double Bacon, Served on TwoSourdough Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Entrées

Shrimp Diablo Pasta$17.00
Pasta Tossed with Sweet Corn Pico, Lima Beans, Grilled Shrimp & Conecuh Sausage in a Cajun Cream Sauce
Grilled Prime Rib$23.00
Served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Broccolini
Surf & Turf$27.00
Duo of Scallops & Filet Served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Broccolini, & Garlic Herb Butter
Graham Cracker Breaded Chicken$16.00
Served with Frangelico Butter, Sweet Potato Hash, and Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Balsamic Glazed Scallops$20.00
Served with Asiago Creamed Spinach & Rainbow Carrots
Blackened Duck Breast$22.00
Served with Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese, Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Topped with a Cherry Compote
Tennessee Valley BBQ Shrimp & Grits$14.00
Gulf Shrimp Grilled with Onions, Red Peppers & Braised Pork in a Tangy BBQ Sauce, Served over Cheese Grits
Grits & Greens$13.00
Conecuh Sausage Served Over Cheese Grits & Yo Mama's Collard Greens

Side Items

Fresh Fruit
French Fries
Sesame Ginger Carrots
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Caramelized Brussel Sprouts
Fried Okra
Broccolini
Asiago Creamed Spinach
Collard Greens

Desserts

Skillet Cookie$6.00
Chocolate Chip & White Chocolate Chip Cookies Served in a Warm Skillet Topped with House-made Ice Cream
Key Lime Pie$6.00
Topped with House-made Whipped Cream
Raspberry Mousse$5.00
Topped with a White Chocolate Drizzle
Kentucky Derby Pie$6.00
Baked Pecan, Coconut & Dark Chocolate Chip Pie Topped with Bourbon Ice Cream

What 413 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

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MaryRose
Atlanta Metro
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Relaxing & very satisfying.
N
Niles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 13, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good food. We will be back before we leave town!
S
Susan
Alabama
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2021
overall5food4service4ambience4
Little hard to find. Entrance in the front and the back. Drinks were excellent! Mostly high-end fresh bar food (sandwiches, burgers, tacos) with a few full meal options.
SW
ShawnW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 10, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great experience and the food was excellent! We had a party of 5 and I would highly recommend the Ribeye or the Scallops!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2021
overall4food4service4ambience4
Menu was limited and they didn’t have some items on the menu. Otherwise the food was good.
RL
RLangford
Alabama
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great all around. We drive from Huntsville and always look forward to a great meal and experience at The Railyard.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Alabama
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2021
overall2food2service5ambience4
Filet was dry. Dessert was very dry. Brussels sprouts were very non tender. Brought new friends there because we have enjoyed it several times before but won’t be returning in near future. Heard there was new management from a friend and said it’d gone downhill. If so, I concur
OT
OpenTable Diner
Alabama
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great experience all around. Food was excellent.
KD
KellyD
Tallahassee
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2021
overall3food3service4ambience4
We have been going here for a few years. It is good. Unique food choices and nice craft beers.
DC
DrChrisOD
Alabama
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place for a burger for lunch! Food is delicious and the servers and management are terrific! Highly recommend for any occasion.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Alabama
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2021
overall3food2service4ambience4
Apps were good. Filet was tire rubber. Ordered medium. Almost tasted like roast from a crock pot. Anyone can have an off night, I guess. Cool place though and friendly staff.
KT
KarenT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 21, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sergio is AMAZING and the food was FABULOUS!! Every time is GREAT!
JK
JoyceK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 21, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
My dinner was very delicious. I ordered the Shrimp Diablo and a salad, both very good.
SS
SamS
Alabama
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 18, 2021
overall4food5service5ambience3
This was our second visit. We forgot how noisy it was. That would be the only negative. I had the Prime Rib which was awesome. Note, the reason we came back was because they were out of the Prime Rib the first visit. Our reservations were at 8 both times. My wife had their salad which was nothing special. The service was fantastic.
AB
AzBulldog
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 17, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent burgers with lots of patty choices. Great value.
BB
BrentB
Mobile
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Was staying the night in Decatur on business and just wanted a nice restaurant that showcased a little bit of the town--no chain restaurant. Checked out the reviews and RailYard popped up! Asked at the hotel--again they were adamant--Railyard. So we went. This place is a total gem for the city of Decatur. It always pleases me to have a non-chain showcase the best a city has to offer, and Railyard does not disappoint. Just go there. You'll thank me later.
H
Hammer
Alabama
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was outstanding, great location and good service
OT
OpenTable Diner
Poconos
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2021
overall4food4service5ambience3
Pretty good food, had to wait a half hour for our table which made us have to rush at the end because they were closing. Service was great. Place is a little loud for date nite but over all we would definitely go back again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 26, 2021
overall2food5service5ambience3
It took forever to be seated even with a reservation, and the hostess had already thought we’d been seated when we went to ask where we were on the seat list. So basically if we hadn’t asked about our table we never would have been sat after we checked in. The food and our server was great but getting it was a struggle.
SM
SarahM
Louisville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Stop here every time we pass through Decatur. Always have wonderful food. Never disappoints!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Alabama
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food as always. Service was fantastic for our interview dinner with a prospective employee
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2021
overall3food2service4ambience5
We had 5 meals, 4 were not hot and 2 were just cold.
VF
VFLintheROCKETCITY
Alabama
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 6, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were looking for a great place to eat that we had never been to before and happened upon The RailYard on OpenTable. Totally was worth the drive to Decatur! The food was outstanding, our server was great and the drinks were top-notch! Also loved the feel of the place. Awesome experience; we'll definitely be back!
P
Parisma
Atlanta Metro
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2021
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great food, service. Very busy and people waiting to get tables but we were seated almost immediately because of an Open Table reservation. Variety of fresh food, drinks, very reasonably priced. Definitely would go back.
MR
MikeR
Alabama
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2021
overall4food5service5ambience4
Excellent food and service. Closed a little early, I guess because of COVID.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Alabama
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic restaurant. Be sure to try the Creole Crab Cheesecake appetizer. It's superb.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 22, 2021
overall3food4service2ambience5
Waitress forgot to put in our order, so we had to wait an hour to get our food. Our food though was good quality.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Alabama
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food. Great menu - not too many options, but a good variety.
JJ
JoyJoy
Alabama
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Always good.
TC
TammyC
Louisville
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I had dinner here while we were on vacation. The total experience was great. I had the bbq shrimp and grits. They were cooked to perfection and very tasty. My husband had the grilled prime rib. He opted for the carrots and fried okra as his sides. They were very delicious. We will definitely come back if we come through town again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Alabama
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was great and so was the food. Cute lil place❤️
s
supperfor12
Alabama
57 reviews
vip
5.0
57 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2021
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great food and service.
m
mezze
Alabama
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2021
overall4food4service5ambience2
We ask to be moved to a larger table for 8 people. The hostess would not move us. When we left she had four people sitting at the 8 top we ask to be moved too. We will never be back. We had 6 people crammed into a small table. It was very uncomfortable.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Alabama
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mother’s Day outing
T
Timothy
Alabama
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2021
overall4food4service5ambience5
Fun trendy place to eat as alternative to driving to down town Huntsville!
PW
PatW
Alabama
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food and service. Chose it on our first night in Decatur and enjoyed it so much we decided to eat there again 3 days later on our way home. There were six in our group and we all loved this restaurant!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Alabama
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food as always. One of our favorite places to eat
TG
TriciaG
Alabama
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2021
overall4food4service4ambience5
Very nice atmopsphere. Food is very good and sandwiches are huge. Nice selection of craft beers. Good and friendly service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Alabama
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful dinner with friends.

Safety precautions

Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

The RailYard offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (256) 580-5707.

The RailYard is rated 4.5 stars by 413 OpenTable diners.

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(256) 580-5707

Additional information

Neighborhood
Decatur
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private lot available behind the building.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.therailyarddecatur.com/
Phone number
(256) 580-5707
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
our Private Dining Coordinator: (256) 580-5707

The RailYard

Not available on OpenTable

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Starters

Junkyard Fries$12.00

Creole Crab Cheesecake$10.00

Cheese Fritters$7.00

Chili Garlic Chick-Erones$8.00

Bavarian Pretzel Board$10.00

Charcuterie Board

Ahi Tuna Flatbread$13.00

Salads & More

Bistro$6.00

Caesar Salad

Southwest Salad$7.00

Simple Green$5.00

House-Made Chili$6.00

Sandwiches

The Usual$9.00

The Shorty$9.00

The Local$10.00

The L&N Club$10.00

The Cuban$10.00

Confit Duck Tacos$12.00

The Philly$10.00

Burgers

Old Fashion Cheeseburger$10.00

The Bruiser$11.00

The Yankee$12.00

The Baja$11.00

The Southerner$14.00

The Po'boy Burger$13.00

The Heartbreaker$20.00

Entrées

Shrimp Diablo Pasta$17.00

Grilled Prime Rib$23.00

Surf & Turf$27.00

Graham Cracker Breaded Chicken$16.00

Balsamic Glazed Scallops$20.00

Blackened Duck Breast$22.00

Tennessee Valley BBQ Shrimp & Grits$14.00

Grits & Greens$13.00

Side Items

Fresh Fruit

French Fries

Sesame Ginger Carrots

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Caramelized Brussel Sprouts

Fried Okra

Broccolini

Asiago Creamed Spinach

Collard Greens

Desserts

Skillet Cookie$6.00

Key Lime Pie$6.00

Raspberry Mousse$5.00

Kentucky Derby Pie$6.00

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