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Still debating. Does anyone have a menu for the diningroom on the Empire with current prices?
You can view one menu that is currently being cycled on long distance trains by Clicking Here. The other menus are similar in that a good selection between meat, chicken, and seafood is always available on every menu. Bon appetit!Dining Cars
Most of Amtrak's long-distance trains include a full-service dining car, which serves hot meals prepared onboard for breakfast, lunch and dinner to both First Class and Coach Class passengers. All meals for First Class passengers are included in the price of their train ticket while coach class passengers may dine for an additional charge. Hours of operation of food-service cars vary depending on train operation.
On long-distance trains, we use a rotating menu plan, ensuring a variety of meal selections. The system allows passengers to choose from one menu on their outbound trip and enjoy a different menu on the return trip.
Additionally, different menus are typically offered on different long-distance trains. In most cases, passengers who spend several days traveling can enjoy a variety of selections and an improved quality in the entrees served.
Special menus are available for children.
Sounds like you were on The Cardinal. If that is your only experience, then you haven't eaten in an Amtrak diner, yet. That was a Cafe Car.We did take our own snacks and drinks this year but still ate in the dinner. It was awful. Now we did get a good burger on the return route (NYC to Washington D.C.). From there on home it was same yucky stuff. I think the people didn't know how to microwave their burgers.
Meals that come with the sleeper service DON'T include alcohol. And, I think, they only have wine for sale. Someone else may correct me on that.It is my understanding that as a first class passenger meals are included as part of your passage. I'm actually wondering what the adult beverage selection is like. I do enjoy a good Manhattan in the evening.
Hi guys and galsjccollins said:Here is some information from Amtrak.com regarding Dining Room operations:
You can view one menu that is currently being cycled on long distance trains by Clicking Here. The other menus are similar in that a good selection between meat, chicken, and seafood is always available on every menu. Bon appetit!Dining Cars
Most of Amtrak's long-distance trains include a full-service dining car, which serves hot meals prepared onboard for breakfast, lunch and dinner to both First Class and Coach Class passengers. All meals for First Class passengers are included in the price of their train ticket while coach class passengers may dine for an additional charge. Hours of operation of food-service cars vary depending on train operation.
On long-distance trains, we use a rotating menu plan, ensuring a variety of meal selections. The system allows passengers to choose from one menu on their outbound trip and enjoy a different menu on the return trip.
Additionally, different menus are typically offered on different long-distance trains. In most cases, passengers who spend several days traveling can enjoy a variety of selections and an improved quality in the entrees served.
Special menus are available for children.
In the dinning car you can only get beer and wine. The cafe car does have some other hard alcohol choices, although I never really paid attention to just what they have.rands said:I can appreciate them for including my meal with passage, I fully expected to purchase libation. What time do they stop serving?
Typically the dining car stops serving dinner around 8:00 to 8:30, depending on how full the train is and major stops. The cafe car usually remains open till 11:00 pm.
Thank you Alan, Your information has heen very helpful. I find myself looking foward to writing a review when we return home from our trip.
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