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Dining Onboard
Enjoy a freshly prepared, sit-down meal aboard the Virginia Scenic Railway. We take pride in our food and our service.
Treat yourself to a memorable bistro-style meal aboard our signature excursion trains, the Louisa Flyer, Louisa Flyer Extended, and Sunday Brunch.
All meals must be ordered in advance. Selections are made when making your reservation. Once you’re on board, we’ll already know your choice and we will deliver it to your table so you can sit back and enjoy the ride.
For those with dietary restrictions, when making your dining selection please add special concerns in the comment section. Due to the nature of our food service facilities on the train, we cannot guarantee that there will be no cross contamination with possible allergens like nuts or gluten. For further information or to inquire further about a special request, give us a call at 866.440.8356.
What We’re Serving
Menu options may vary slightly depending on the route and time of day.
Louisa Flyer
Entrees (April – May)
Spiced Turkey Meatballs and Couscous
With carrot and beet slaw, cucumber, yogurt and herb dressing. Served with flatbread and greens. (Substitute falafel for vegetarian)
Pork Schnitzel
With German red cabbage, potato salad and flatbread.
White Bean and Celery Salad
With pickled red onions, garlic, herbs and feta. With tuna with capers and lemon. Served with flatbread (GF flatbread available, omit tuna for vegetarian)
Charred Carrot and Miso Soup
With a dollop of yogurt and herb sauce, za’atar, and toasted pepitas. Served with carrot and beet slaw and flatbread. (GF flatbread available, Vegetarian)
Desserts (April – May)
Strawberry Shortcake with Whipped Cream
S’mores Brownies with Carmel Sauce
Sunday Brunch
Entrees
Every meal begins with a small basket of pastries.
Ham, Asparagus, Herb, Swiss Cheese Quiche
Served with green salad and fruit crisp.
Asparagus, Herb, and Swiss Cheese Quiche
Served with green salad and fruit crisp. (Vegetarian).
Pancakes with Blueberry Compote and Whipped Cream
Served with fruit crisp and sausage. (Omit sausage for vegetarian diet)
Biscuit Breakfast Sandwich
with egg, ham, pimento cheese, served with green salad and fruit crisp.
BEER & WINE & CIDER
We regularly partner with local wineries and breweries across the state to stock a variety of your local favorites as well as our own house label wine. You will be able to order beer or wine for your excursion at an additional price in select classes of service onboard. Passengers must be 21 and over to be able to purchase alcohol.
CIDER
Apple Pie / Coyote Hole
Green apple hard cider with Dutch apple pie spices. ABV: 6.5%
Apparition / Coyote Hole
Three types of apples infused with fresh pumpkins. ABV: 6.5%
Slopeside / Coyote Hole
Hard cider blended with blackberries and pears. ABV: 5.6%
Strawberry Pear / Coyote Hole
Hard cider blended with strawberries and pears. ABV: 5.2%
WINE
Bottle service available onboard. Please ask our onboard staff for more information.
2024 Railway White / Virginia Scenic Railway
Dry and medium bodied. 100% Albariño ages in stainless steel. Peach and citrus notes. ABV: 13.1%
2022 Railway Red / Virginia Scenic Railway
Dry medium bodied red blend. Bordeaux style, with notes of red fruit. ABV: 13.5%
2024 Railway Rosé / Virginia Scenic Railway
Dry rosé made with cabernet franc. Notes of citrus and grapefruit. Bright and light. ABV: 11.8%
2024 Demi Sec / Virginia Scenic Railway
A semi-sweet wine aged for 9 months in stainless steel. Notes of honey and tropical fruit. ABV: 14%
Blanc de Blanc / Mumms
A sparkling Blanc de Blanc. Option to add organge juice for a mimosa. ABV: 11%
CRAFT BEER
Louisa Lite / Southern Revere Cellars
Classic crisp clean light lager. ABV: 4.2%
Might As well / Southern Revere Cellars
Golden ale. Brewed with Mayor Michaels. Crisp and smooth. Light gold with soft biscuit mail and clean finish. ABV:5.2%
Dark Horse / Southern Revere Cellars
Vienna lager with a caramel backbone. Clean and dry finish. ABV: 5%
Bales of Haze/ Southern Revere Cellars
Hazy IPA with juicy tropical fruit flavors and bright citrus featuring hops. ABV: 6.8%
DIETARY RESTRICTIONS
Vegetarian and gluten-free (GF) options are available upon request*. For children, chicken tenders and tater tots are available upon request, please note in the comments section of your reservation. During the online booking process, indicate in the notes section or call our team at 866.440.8356.
*Dietary accommodations are not available for the premade boxed meals.
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Aboard the Virginia Scenic Railway, you’ll get a front-row seat to some of Virginia’s prettiest views, including the legendary Shenandoah Valley and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Depending on the excursion you choose, you’ll roar through tunnels, speed over bridges, race past scenic fields and forests, and climb over mountains.
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