Dining Car #423 / Steel Wheels — Restaurant in Fergus Falls

Dining Car #423 was an interesting dining experience with the restaurant situated inside of an old Pacific Railroad station. The interior was beautifully restored.

The food left a bit to be desired. I will say that the fried green tomatoes w/ remoulade sauce and the stuffed mushrooms were absolutely fantastic! However, the Tuscan Mac and cheese had an overwhelming amount of thyme. I enjoy thyme but it was just too much. The Margherita pizza crust was not crisp in the least but rather soft and soggy.

We also experienced some menu confusion as the reviews show items including scallops and steak but neither of those items were on the rather small menu that we received. The online menu also varies from the actual restaurant menu so that too is confusing.

Overall, the appetizers were worth trying and I may return at some point and try different menu items but based off of first experience it is not a place that I would...

Nice little spot. Seems to be pretty new. Enjoyable experience with room to grow.

Tight little dining space with no music or sound control, so be comfortable with everyone hearing your conversation :-)

Cute decor...stopped just a bit short of knocking it out of the park. A few more investments in furniture, artwork, and ambiance will set this place apart.

Menu was impressive for a small town like Fergus Falls...imaginative for the area. Solid cocktail, beer, and wine list as well (I'm definitely going to come back to the bar for drinks soon).

Service was a little slow, but friendly. Food was fresh and tastey. Nothing that blew me away, but I definitely wouldn't hesitate to come back.

If you're in FF and looking for something a bit different than the majority of local pizza or American fair...this would be a...

Had high hopes. Small place but nice decorations and such. Ordered Tortilla Soup and red beans and rice w/sausage and ham (on the menu) Soup was ok but when the entree came it was.....red beans and rice LOL. Not a scrap a meat.....I know I searched. Asked the waitress and she tells me she doesn't think it has meat and I must be thinking of jambalaya.....no. She went back to the cook and came back explaining that the meat is under the rice....ummmm no....dug and dug....no meat. Ok....I'm done..just give me the bill for my soup and soda and let me head to Mcd's I guess.....go to pay and they overcharge me on the soup....they tell me theres no key on the register for the soup and they slide me a dollar.....gee thanks. If you eat there....check your meals and your...