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DINERS LINE UP LIKE TRAIN CARS FOR THE UNCOMMON MENU OFFERINGS, AMBIANCE OF PJ CAMPBELL’S

A person does not have to be a railroad buff to enjoy the dining experience at PJ Campbell’s at the Depot in Plymouth—they just have to be a fan of great food, period.

The ambiance of dining in a former railroad depot and the experience of enjoying some uncommon menu items—many with an Old World slant— are just the frosting on the cake for the top-notch food at PJ Campbell’s. Or make that the warmed vanilla sauce on the Austrian Apple Strudel—just one of those menu choices which diners will not find in too many other places.

It is hard to not feel surrounded by history upon entering the restaurant located at 114 Depot Rd., and owners Patrick and Judy Campbell gladly share some of the community’s railroad history along with their personal history in the business.

The first railroad to Plymouth was built in 1859 and was known as the Sheboygan and Mississippi Railroad. It later became the Sheboygan and Fond du Lac Railroad.

The first depot was built in 1859, and was located about 35 feet south of the present site. This depot served as a passenger and freight house for 13 years. In 1872 a Union Depot was built. A very destructive fire occurred on July 12, 1887. It consumed the Hub Great food offerings lie inside the menu of PJ Campbell’s at the Depot.

House, the Union Depot, two grain elevators, a coal shed, two cheese warehouses and one freight warehouse. The fire also badly warped the rails.

This same year the second Union Depot was built, serving until 1912 when succeeding railroads constructed their own depots. By 1912 the dark red, weathered railroad depot—which once echoed to the throaty rumble of the C. & N.W. steam engine—had been dismantled. The present building was constructed in 1912. In 1973 the building was purchased and renovated into a full restaurant.

In 2011 Patrick and Judy Campbell purchased The Depot. In the process of remodeling the cocktail lounge, the original floor was uncovered. As is often the case in remodeling projects, a big challenge appeared—an area of the floor measuring 8 by 12 feet was missing. “Our neighbors across the tracks came to our rescue by generously donating some of their flooring to finish our project,” Patrick said. “For that, we will always be grateful. My wife and I then opened PJ Campbell’s at the Depot serving authentic German dishes with an American twist. Along with my wife Judy and our daughters Jackie and Emily, we welcome you to PJ Campbell’s where you are truly family.”

Right from the appetizer menu, diners at PJ Campbell’s at the Depot know they are in for something a little different. The first item on that menu is Pommes Frites—French fries fried to a golden brown and drizzled with white truffle oil, fresh grated parmesan and fresh herbs with aioli sauce on the side. The size of the Twisted Bavarian Pretzel is not to be believed, or try out Fizz Uselding’s Luxemburg Nachos— assorted sausages, sauerkraut and tomatoes served on peppered chippers and homemade jack cheese sauce, scallions and sour cream.

There is a whole page of German specialties on PJ Campbell’s menu, including Potato Pancakes, Potato Dumplings, Spaetzle, three different kinds of Schnitzel, Rouladen, Sauerbraten and Pork Hocks & Kraut.

Old World charm matches the menu at PJ Campbell’s at the Depot in Plymouth, but there is plenty of American fare for diners to choose from as well.

But there is plenty of “American” fare at the restaurant as well, including several different burgers, a Chicken Parmesan Sandwich, Ribeye Steak Sandwich and Rowdy Reuben, among others.

Entrees include steaks, ribs, pork chops, shrimp, salmon, tilapia, Bengali shrimp, Three Cheese Mac & Cheese, and more.

PJ Campbell’s has an outdoor patio which is open during the warmer weather months.

Reservations are recommended, especially on Fridays and Saturdays. Please call 920-893-8600 for reservations or to check on availability for groups larger than six people.

Fall and winter hours are PJ Campbell’s at the Depot are Tuesdays through Thursdays, 4 p.m. with the kitchen serving until 8 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 4 p.m. with the kitchen serving until 9 p.m.; and Sundays, 4 p.m. with the kitchen serving until 8 p.m. 

GREAT FOOD & GOOD FRIENDS…

CLOSED Thanksgiving Wed. & Thurs. Nov. 24 & 25 Christmas Day New Year’s Day

Authentic German Cuisine

Traditional German Meals

Including Schnitzel, Rouladen, Sauerbraten, Pork Hocks, Potato Pancakes, Sausages & Spaetzle ALSO FEATURING Char Grilled Steaks & Seafood!

Serving Tues. thru Sun. starting at 4pm RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED pjcampbellsatthedepot.com

114 Depot Rd. Plymouth 920-893-8600