Traditional Dining
Indulge in an exclusive onboard dining experience crafted to bring you back to the golden age of train travel. As part of your First Class experience, we’re thrilled to offer Traditional Dining to our passengers, featuring seasonal menus prepared by our onboard Chef. Choose from a diverse selection of beverages, including beer, wine and spirits — your first one is on us. Be sure to save room for dessert — there’s something to satisfy every sweet tooth. In addition to our regular menu, kids can order all their favorites as well.
Traditional Dining service is offered on the Auto Train, California Zephyr, Coast Starlight, Empire Builder, Floridian, Silver Meteor, Southwest Chief, Sunset Limited and Texas Eagle (between San Antonio and Los Angeles).
Cafe service is also available to all customers along these routes, offering a variety of meals, snacks and beverages for sale.
Our Traditional Dining Experience
Get a taste of traditional dining selections by sampling each route menu:
- Chef-prepared meals for breakfast, lunch and a three-course dinner* with table service in the Dining Car.
- Selections for the kids.
- First alcoholic drink at dinner on us.
- White-tablecloth service in the Dining Car
- Complimentary room service
*Select trains offer modified Traditional Dining service along certain segments.
Current Menus
Get a taste of traditional dining selections by sampling each route menu:
Note the following changes to Traditional Dining on specific segments.
Texas Eagle
The Texas Eagle offers Traditional Dining between San Antonio and Los Angeles only. See the Flexible Dining menu for service between Chicago and San Antonio.
Empire Builder
The Empire Builder does not offer Traditional Dining between Spokane and Portland on Train 27/28; instead, a cold catered meal is provided.
A Few Dishes from Our Menu
Breakfast
Three Egg Omelet
See more menu itemsA classic omelet with cheddar or Swiss cheese, tomatoes, ham, onions and red peppers accompanied by tri-color potatoes.
Lunch
Plant Based Beyond Burger
See more menu itemsA Beyond burger on a brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion and your choice of cheddar or Swiss cheese. Served with kettle chips.
Entree
Pan Roasted Chicken Breast
See more menu itemsThyme-marinated chicken breast on top of a bed of lemon risotto and mixed vegetables in a tomato butter sauce.
Entree
Rigatoni Bolognese
See more menu itemsRigatoni pasta with a Bolognese plant-based meat sauce and parmesan cheese.
Dessert
White Chocolate Blueberry Cobbler Cheesecake
See more menu itemsWhite chocolate cheesecake with a vanilla bean base and swirled blueberry compote.
Making Reservations
Customers on routes with traditional dining service can make reservations for lunch and dinner — served in the Dining Car or by complimentary in-room service.
Meal Times
Breakfast: Available 6:30 - 9:30 am
Lunch: Available 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Dinner: Available: 5:00 - 9:00 pm
Final seatings at 9:30 am, 2:30 pm, 9:00 pm respectively. A ‘last call’ is made 15 minutes before period ends. Exceptions may apply based on train schedule or in the event of a delay.
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