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A RAIL DINING EXPERIENCE SERVING

The Portsmouth & Newport, Rhode Island Area
 

Trains operate Fridays, Saturdays, and select Thursdays

 

2023 SCHEDULE


Winter “Station-Side" Dining*: February 18 - April 1
*Train remains in the station during your dining experience


Spring Departures: April 7 - June 10


Summer Departures: June 15 – September 2


Fall Departures: September 7 – November 18


Holiday Departures: November 24 – December 23

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LUNCHEON ON THE RAILS

Select Wednesdays with noon-time departures make this a great mid-week break or fun day trip.

​6/14, 7/12, 8/9, 8/30

 

STARTER

Ceviche & House Crisps
cilantro lime shrimp & scallops, avocado, tomato

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ENTREES

Choose from

 

Blackened Salmon Caesar Salad
Cajun wild-caught salmon, romaine, parmesan, croutons

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Seafood Slider Trio
fresh lobster, shrimp & crab sliders, sweet potato fries

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Grilled Steak Street Tacos
marinated flank steak, jalapeño slaw, Cotija cheese, corn tortilla, Mexican potato salad

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Vegan Plantain Burrito Bowl
tostones, cilantro lime rice, black beans, mango salsa

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FINALE
Sorbet & Fruit

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SUMMER DINNER

A four-course dinner is served in both The Grand Bellevue Dining Car and Murder on the Bellevue Express

June 16 - August 31, 2023

 

APPETIZERS
Available for purchase during the reservation process.

 

Beef Carpaccio
arugula, lemon capers, shaved parm

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Grazing Board
select meats and cheeses, fruits, house crisps

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Flatbread
prosciutto, ricotta, onion, fig jam, arugula

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Crispy Brussels
maple sriracha

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FIRST COURSE
Amuse Bouche

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Lobster Mousse
with powdered beignet

 

SECOND COURSE
 

Sorbet
with fresh fruit

 

MAIN COURSE
Your pre-selected entree is cooked by our highly skilled culinary team in our kitchen car, Bellevue Clipper. We take pride in using only the best cuts of meat and fresh vegetables for our dishes.

 

Bone-In Ribeye
Bearnaise, garlic rosemary mashed, candied rainbow carrots

 

Roasted Rack of Lamb
sweet potato purée, caramelized Cipollini onions, artichoke hearts

 

Pan Seared Sea Scallops
wild mushroom truffle risotto, asparagus

 

Pan Roasted Chicken
creamy leek dijon, rosemary thyme bread pudding, asparagus

 

Vegetarian Ratatouille
lavender jasmine rice

Vegetarian

 

FINALE
 

Crème Brûlée

 

Chocolate Lave Cake w/Ganache

 

GF Option: Chef's choice

 

Coffee and Expresso Service Available

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Consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness; especially if you have certain medical conditions.

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Menu items may contain or come into contact with WHEAT, SHELLFISH, EGGS, PEANUTS, TREE NUTS, and MILK. Please inform your server if you have ANY food allergies.

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FALL LUNCHEON

Select Wednesdays with noon-time departures make this a great mid-week break or fun day trip.

9/13, 9/27, 10/11, 10/25

 

STARTER 
Pumpkin bisque 

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ENTREES
Choose from

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Flat Iron Steak
demi glacé, truffle mashed potatoes, roasted Brussels 

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Stuffed Pork Chop
cornbread stuffed, sweet potato purée, rainbow carrots, apple cranberry chutney

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Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Shaved parmesan, house-made croutons

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Grilled Swordfish
beurre blanc, wild rice, vegetables

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Vegan Veggie Pocket
Gluten-free pocket, vegetable stuffed, mixed greens, optional vegan cheeses 
 
FINALE

Berry Sorbet w/creme & fresh fruit. 
 
Complimentary tea/coffee/espresso 

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FALL DINNER

A four-course dinner is served in both The Grand Bellevue Dining Car and Murder on the Bellevue Express

September 1-October 31, 2023

 

APPETIZERS
Available for purchase during the reservation process.

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Portuguese Mussels
Linguica, white wine garlic broth, saffron, crostini

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Flatbread
Bacon, mozzarella, caramelized onion, fig jam

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Mediterranean Grazing Board
Select meats, local cheeses, fruits, house crisps

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Roasted Artichokes
garlic, olive oil, red pepper coulis

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Crispy Truffle Brussels
Parmesan, lemon dijon aioli

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Lobster Mousse w/Beignets
(or chef’s accompaniment)

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ENTREES
Your pre-selected entree is cooked by our highly skilled culinary team in our kitchen car, Bellevue Clipper. We take pride in using only the best cuts of meat and fresh vegetables for our dishes.

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Filet Mignon
medium rare, burgundy demi, potatoes gratin, asparagus

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Braised Veal
port demi, polenta cake, Brussels, artichoke hearts

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Pan Roasted Chicken
Dijon leek sauce, bread pudding, herbed rainbow carrots

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Grilled Swordfish
beurre rouge, herbed polenta cake, vegetable medley

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Vegan Red Harvest Quinoa
roasted acorn squash and fall vegetables, cranberry compote

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DESSERTS

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Salted Caramel Mousse, cookie topped, white chocolate ganache

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Pumpkin Crème Brûlée, fresh cream, berries

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Coffee and Expresso Service Available

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Consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness; especially if you have certain medical conditions.

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Menu items may contain or come into contact with WHEAT, SHELLFISH, EGGS, PEANUTS, TREE NUTS, and MILK. Please inform your server if you have ANY food allergies.

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COCKTAILS, WINE, AND BEER

SIGNATURE COCKTAILS


Grand Bellevue Espresso Martini
Vodka, espresso, Kahlua, Baileys

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Roundhouse Rum Punch
Thomas Tew Rum, coconut rum, orange and pineapple juices, lemonade

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Two Spikes Lemonade
vodka, honey whiskey, lemonade

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Sunset Margarita
tequila, blood orange, triple sec, lime

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SEASONAL COCKTAILS


Back Nine
Rhodium Vodka, Limoncello, sweet tea, lemon, mint

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Bramble
London Dry Gin, Chambord, lemon juice, simple syrup, fresh berries

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The Boulevardier
Knob Creek Rye, Campari, sweet vermouth, orange twist

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Tennessee Tea
Jack Daniels Honey, iced tea, lemonade, mint garnish

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French Martini
Grey Goose Vodka, Chambord, pineapple juice, lemon twist

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Purple Rain
Rhodium Vodka, pineapple juice, blue curacao, grenadine

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Lemondrop Martini
Grey Goose Le Citron, Cointreau, lemon juice, simple syrup

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Velvet Rope
Grey Goose La Poire Pear Vodka, fresh red grapefruit juice, elderflower, lemon juice, simple syrup

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Sin-Chata
Salted caramel vodka, RumChata, Ghirardelli sea salt caramel drizzle, whipped cream, cinnamon OPTION, chocolate liqueur

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Red Velvet Cupcake Martini
Grey Goose Vodka, Bailey's Red Velvet Chocolate Liqueur, whipped cream

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WINE
White, Rose, Red, and Sangria

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Caposaldo
Pino Grigio

Nobilo
Sauvignon Blanc

Kendall Jackson
Chardonnay

Woodbridge
White Zinfandel

7 Daughters
Moscato

Cupcake
Rose

Meiomi
Pinot Noir

Fetzer
Merlot

J Lohr
Cabernet

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BEER


Narragansett Lager
Whalers Rise APA
Newport Craft Amber Ale
Newport Rhode Trip IPA
Leinenkugel Summer Shandy
Corona/Corona Premier
Ceria Grainwave Non-Alcoholic

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SOFT DRINKS


Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
Ginger Ale
Sweet Tea
Unsweetened Ice Tea

Summer Luncheon
Summer Dinner
Fall Luncheon
Fall Dinner
Drink Menu
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