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A RAIL DINING EXPERIENCE SERVING
The Portsmouth & Newport, Rhode Island Area

2025 Schedule
Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays

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Spring Departures: April – May
Summer Departures: June – August 
Fall Departures: September – November
Holiday Departures: December​

Winter Departures: February – March

Grand Bellevue Rail Dining Experience Newport Dinner Train Middletown Portsmouth Rhode Isl

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FALL DINNER MENU

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

 

October 2nd through December 20th

Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays

6:30 pm Departure (Doors open 5:30/Cocktail Hour)

 

Murder Mystery Show Theme:

July 17 thru Nov 15: "Best Laid Plans"
Nov 20 thru Dec 20: "Most Wonderful Crime of The Year" Gala

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Notes: 

SPRUCE CAR BLACKOUTS/CLOSED TO PUBLIC  

Theater Car remains open
Thursday Oct 2, Spruce Car Only (VBR Charter), 
Saturday Oct 4 Spruce Car Only (VBR Charter), 
Friday Oct 10 Spruce Car Only (VBR Charter)

 

CLOSED DATES:
Sept 4, 5, 6
Nov 27 (Thanksgiving)

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APPETIZERS

Optional, 5:30-6:20 pm

(Early Boarding/Cocktail Hour)

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Fried Calamari

Point Judith Calamari lightly breaded and deep fried, Pepperoncini, Tomato,
Roasted Garlic, Basil, and Lemon Aioli

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Maryland Crab Cakes

Maryland Lump Blue Crab Meat, Spicy Slaw, and Remoulade
 

Fried Calamari

Point Judith Calamari lightly breaded and deep fried, Pepperoncini, Tomato, Roasted Garlic, Basil, and Lemon Aioli

                                                                                                   

Classic Caesar

Hearts of Romaine, Creamy Roasted Garlic Dressing, Herbed French Bread Croutons, Shaved Parmesan, Fried Cornmeal Crusted Anchovy​

 

Sausage Ravioli

Italian Sausage and Fennel Raviolis, Parmesan Cream, and Crispy Leek

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Lobster Bisque

Creamy Lobster Bisque, Fresh Lobster, Sweet Sherry, Tarragon, and Crème Fraîche

 

Maryland Crab Cakes

Maryland Lump Blue Crab Meat, Spicy Slaw, and Remoulade Sauce

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Shrimp Cocktail

4 Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail Sauce, Lemon
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Oysters on the Half Shel

Cocktail and Mignonette Sauce, Lemon


SHELLFISH SAMPLERS

Served With Mignonette, Cocktail Sauce, and Lemon

 

Small Sampler
4 Local Oysters, 4 Shrimp Cocktail, 4 Littleneck Clams on the Half Shell
 

Grand Bell Sampler

10 Local Oysters, 6 Shrimp Cocktail, 8 Littleneck Clams on the Half Shell​

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~FOUR COURSES INCLUDED~
 

AMUSE BOUCHE
Chef’s Choice

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INTERMEZZO

Sorbet

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

 

Grilled Beef Filet

Potato Gratin, Cipollini Onions, Haricot Vert, Leek Frizzle, Cabernet Demi-Glace
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Pan Roasted Red Snapper

Saffron Cous-Cous, Roasted Tomato-Garlic Broth, Haricot Vert, and Mediterranean Olive Tapenade
 

Roasted Statler Chicken Breast

Creamy Roasted Pepper Polenta, Crispy Brussels Sprouts, and Roasted Garlic-Chicken Demi-Glace
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Seafood Bundle
Scallops, Shrimp, and Lobster Wrapped in Phyllo, Sweet Potato, Spaghetti Squash, Wilted Greens, and Lemon-Chive Butter 
 

Braised Pork Shank

Roasted Turnip Mashed Potato, Glazed Parsnips, Acorn Squash, and Apple Cider Jus

 

Cauliflower Vegetable "Steak"
Marinated and Seared Cauliflower Wedge, Spaghetti Squash, Jasmine Rice,
Haricot Vert, Roasted Tomato, Wilted Greens, and Balsamic Reduction

 

DESSERT

Your choice of

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Chocolate Flourless Torte
Carrot Cake Tahitian
Vanilla Crème Brule'
Pecan Pie
Salted Caramel Cake

 

Consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne 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

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Pistachio Martini

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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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WINE
White, Rose, Red, and Sangria
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Chateau Ste Michelle- Pinot Gris
Caposaldo- Pinot Grigio

Oyster Bay- Sauvignon Blanc 
Ferrari-Carano- Chardonnay 
Kendall Jackson- Chardonnay 
Flowers- Chardonnay 
King Fu Girl- Riesling
7 Daughters-Moscato 
Fleurs de Prairie-Rose
Cupcake-Rose
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Boen- Pinot Noir
Bogle- Merlot
Josh- Cabernet
Justin- Cabernet


Mionetto-Prosecco
Ruffino-Prosecco 
Veuve Clicquot - Brut Champagne
Veuve Clicquot Rose- Brut Champagne 

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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

Grand Bellevue Rail Dining Experience Newport Dinner Train Middletown Portsmouth Rhode Isl

Get in Touch

Grand Bellevue Train Station
2 Alexander Road 

Portsmouth, RI 02871

Directions

Tel: 401-295-1203

info@thegrandbell.com

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DISCLAIMER: Trains run rain or shine. All rides are round trip. Although we make every endeavor to maintain schedules, days of operations, departures, fares, motive power, and rolling stock are subject to change. No Pets are allowed except seeing-eye and service dogs. Tickets are non-refundable and date and time-sensitive. N&NB’s equipment is not handicapped accessible. We apologize for any inconvenience. See our Terms and Conditions for more information.

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