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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 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
Tuscan Pasta
Roasted red peppers and spinach tossed in a creamy sundried tomato pesto topped with parmesan cheese. Optional: add chicken.
Croque Madam
Virginia ham, gruyere cheese, bechamel and brie pressed on sourdough.
House Salad
Fresh greens, tomatoes, cucumber, roasted beets and goat cheese served with your choice of ranch, lemon vinaigrette and topped with spiced pepitas. Optional: add chicken OR egg OR tofu.
Chicken Salad Croissant
Tender chicken, basil, mayo, apples, red bell pepper. Served on a croissant with fresh greens and a hint of lemon vinaigrette.
Desserts
Banana Fosters Bread Pudding ~ Combines traditional custardy bread pudding with the classic New Orleans caramelized banana flambé.
Nightingale Ice Cream Sandwich ~ Jumbo sized ice cream sandwich with chocolate chip cookie crust and vanilla ice cream swirled with light cookie inclusions.
Crème Brûlée ~ A classic French dessert featuring a rich, creamy vanilla custard base with a contrasting hard, brittle layer of caramelized sugar on top
*Gluten Free
Sunday Brunch
Entrees
Every meal begins with a small starter.
Ham and Gruyere Quiche
Fluffy egg custard whipped with cream, Virginia ham, green onions and gruyere cheese. Served in a buttery pastry crust.
Quiche Florentine
Fluffy egg custard whipped and baked with crumbled sausage, spinach red bell peppers and fontina and Swiss. Served in a butter pastry crust.
Monte Cristo
Virginia Ham and gruyere cheese on two slices of French toast served with raspberry sauce and topped with powdered sugar.
Biscuit Breakfast Sandwiches
Biscuits and Bacon ~ Fluffy buttermilk biscuits served with applewood smoked bacon, brie and apple butter.
Biscuits and Eggs ~ Fluffy buttermilk biscuits served a loaded sausage or ham omelet with cheese with free bell pepper and American cheese.
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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