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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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SUMMER DINNER MENU

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

 

July 17th through September 27th

Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays

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

 

Murder Mystery Show Theme:

“Best Laid Plans"

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APPETIZERS

Optional, 5:30-6:20 pm

(Early Boarding/Cocktail Hour)

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Grazing Board 
Prosciutto Di Parma, Genoa Salami, Mediterranean Olives, Irish Dubliner,
Creamy Brie and Maytag Blue Cheese, Grapes, Berries, and French Bread
Crostini

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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​

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Heirloom Tomato and Burrata

Local Heirloom Tomatoes, Creamy Burrata Cheese, Greens, Basil Vinaigrette, Balsamic Drizzle, and Toasted Crostini

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Grilled Street Corn Flatbread

Toasted Flatbread, Grilled Corn, Roasted Peppers, Pico de Gallo, Chili Oil, and Queso Blanco

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Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

Cocktail Sauce and Lemon

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Local Oysters

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

8 Local Oysters, 8 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 New York Strip

Horseradish Mashed Potato, Ricotta Salata, Cipollini Onions, Haricot Vert, Crispy Shallot, and Cabernet Demi-Glace

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Roasted Statler Chicken Breast

Mexican Mole Sauce glazed Statler Chicken Breast, Cocoa Cornbread, Roasted Poblano Pepper, and Grilled Corn-Black Bean Salsa

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Cornmeal Crusted Sole and Seafood Mousse

Crusted and Lightly Fried Sole with Lobster and Shrimp Mousse, Lemon-
Parsley Spaetzle, Heirloom Tomato Relish, and Wilted Rocket Greens

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Seared Scallop Basket

Seared Sea Scallops, Fried-Savory Pastry Basket, Crispy Pancetta Bacon, Braised Cabbage, Spaghetti Squash, and Brown Butter

 

Seared Cauliflower and Tomato Stack

Marinated and Seared Cauliflower Wedge, Roasted Tomato with Basil and Garlic, Jasmine Rice, Haricot Vert, Wilted Greens, and Balsamic Reduction

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DESSERT

Your choice of

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Chocolate Flourless Torte
Key Lime Pie 
Raspberry White Chocolate Cheesecake
Tahitian Vanilla Crème brûlée

 

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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