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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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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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FALL/WINTER DINNER

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

November 16-December 23, 2023

 

AMUSE BOUCHE 
Chef's C
hoice 

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INTERMEZZO

Sorbet with Fruit

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APPETIZERS

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Grazing Board -  Prosciutto Di Parma, Genova Salame, Aged Cheddar, Blue Hills Blue, Manchego, castelvetrano Olives, Seasonal Fruit


Crispy Brussel Sprouts - Maple-Soy Glaze, Pickled Shallots 

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RAW BAR

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Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail 

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RI Littleneck Clams- Half Dozen or Dozen 

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Local Oysters - Half Dozen or Dozen 

 

Small Sampler - 3 Oysters, 3 Shrimp Cocktail, 3 Littleneck Clams 

 

Grand Bell Sampler - 12 Oysters, 6 Shrimp Cocktail, 6 Littleneck Clams 

*Served with Seasonal Mignonette, Cocktail Sauce, Lemon

 

Caviar Service- Blinis, Creme Fraiche, Chives.

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ENTREES
Choose from

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Filet Mignon 8oz. - Pommes Purée, Asparagus, Roasted Carrots, Red Wine Bordelaise 

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Roasted ½ Chicken - Fingerling Potatoes, Brown Butter Jus, Roasted Carrots 

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Duck Confit - Apple Cider Glaze, Potato Pave, Haricot Verts, Pumpkin Seed Dukkah 

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Braised Short Rib - Pommes Purée, Sauce Au Poivre, Roasted Carrots, Crispy Leeks

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ORA King Salmon - Miso Glaze, Carrot-Ginger Puree, Baby Bok Choy, Furikake 

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Roasted Delicata Squash - Baby Carrots, Brussel Sprouts, Pickled Shallot, Quinoa Pomegranate Molasses - Vegan, GF, DF 


 
FINALE

Flourless Chocolate Torte - Raspberry Coulis, Whipped Cream GF 

Salted Caramel Bread Pudding - Creme Anglaise

 
Complimentary tea/coffee/espresso 
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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

Fall Luncheon
Fall Dinner
Late Fall Luncheon
Drink Menu
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