Back in 1921, when railway trains and red cars were gaining popularity, Fred and Grace opened their first tiny dining car but made it bigger as they’ve noticed how cramped the initial restaurants were. Serving delicious homemade pies and in 1927, they’ve added prime cut and perfectly aged steaks, which became an instant hit among their patrons and customers. Through the years, the restaurant was able to maintain it’s comfortable and homey ambiance with the promise of great food, making it one of the best places to eat in California.
Below are the latest Pacific Dining Car menu prices.
| Food | Price |
|---|---|
First Courses |
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| Cheese Plate and Grilled Toast | $26.95 |
| Crab Cakes | $28.95 |
| Shrimp Cocktail | $25.95 |
| Sauteed Scallops with Lobster Sauce | $27.95 |
| Grilled Artichoke | $22.95 |
Salads |
|
| Heirloom Tomato Salad | $24.95 |
| Duck Confit Salad | $34.95 |
| Caesar Salad | $18.95 |
| Dining Car Salad | $18.95 |
| Mixed Green Salad | $16.95 |
| Iceberg Wedge & Candied Bacon | $21.95 |
Prime Combinations |
|
| Filet Mignon & Maine Lobster Tail | Market Price |
| Filet Mignon & Grilled Shrimp | $67.95 |
| Filet Mignon & Sea Scallops | $73.95 |
| Filet Mignon & Crab Cakes | $69.95 |
Prime Beef |
|
| Cowboy Steak | $77.95 |
| Filet Oscar | $70.95 |
| Filet Mignon 14oz/8oz | $66.95/$59.95 |
| Baseball Steak | $46.95 |
| New York Steak 16oz/12oz | $76.95/$59.95 |
| Rib-Eye Steak 16oz | $68.95 |
| Prime Rib 14oz/8oz | $57.95/$53.95 |
| T-Bone Steak 24oz | $82.95 |
| Roquefort Steak | $59.95 |
| Slow Cooked Short Rib Osso Bucco | $48.95 |
Meats |
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| Veal Chop | $49.95 |
| Organic Milk Fed Pork Chop | $37.95 |
| Colorado Rack of Lamb | $61.95 |
Seafood |
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| Sauteed Chilean Sea Bass | $59.95 |
| Oven Roasted Alaskan Halibut | $49.95 |
| Scottish Salmon | $39.95 |
| Sand Dabs | $35.95 |
| Sauteed Ahi Tuna | $49.95 |
| Maine Lobster Tail | Market Price |
Chicken & More |
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| Mary's Farm Herb Roasted Chicken Breast | $36.95 |
| Hamburger Steak | $31.95 |
| Chicken Dijon | $35.95 |
Sides |
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| Maine Lobster Mac 'N Cheese | $17.95 |
| French Fries | $13.95 |
| Macaroni & Cheese | $13.95 |
| Potatoes au Gratin | $13.95 |
| Sweet Potato Fries | $13.95 |
| Onion RIngs | $13.95 |
| Mashed Potatoes | $13.95 |
| Jasmine Rice | $13.95 |
| Baked Idaho Potato | $14.95 |
| Cajun Fried Potato Skins | $9.95 |
| Fresh Jumbo Asparagus | $14.95 |
| Creamed Spinach | $13.95 |
| Fresh Sauteed Spinach | $13.95 |
| Fresh Steamed Spinach | $13.95 |
| Fresh Broccoli with Hollandaise | $13.95 |
| Sauteed Green Beans | $13.95 |
| Creamed Corn | $13.95 |
Desserts |
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| Chocolate Souffle | |
| Strawberry Shortcake | |
| Apple Tart Tatin | |
| Pecan Pie | |
| Vanilla Creme Brulee | |
| Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae | |
| Dining Car Cheesecake | |
| Tiramisu | |
Today, while Pacific Dining Car remains to offer simple yet mouth-watering dishes, they are now offering breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, late night shows, desserts, and meals for special occasions like their famous Special Thanksgiving menu. With superb appetizers like the crab cakes and shrimp cocktail, entrees that feature duck confit salad and filet mignon Caesar salad, and their one-of-a-kind prime beef menu. Their fantastic and savory medallions of beef, slow-cooked short ribs, and high noon cowboy steak makes customers keep coming back for more.
One of their most interesting offers is the afternoon tea, which Pacific Dining Car serves in between 3:00 to 5:30 in the afternoon every day. A collection of high-end tea like the Egyptian chamomile and white tip jasmine, all impeccably organic, makes everyone wonder how a place that serves delicious steak can also provide wonderful British iconic drinks.
For more information about Pacific Dining Car, visit their official website.