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    Mount Rainier Railroad Dining

    2.6 (256 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    MOUNT RAINIER RAILROAD DINING ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Touristy
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Kids Grilled cheese sandwich
    Rita K.

    Pretty cool place to dine but food was just ok. I had a chicken & Swiss burger that smelled & tasted only of fish, kinda sucks they use the same oil for frying both which makes the food less enjoyable. For $90 it definitely was not worth it and wouldn't come back but was a good experience seeing the history.

    Bacon Cheeseburger
    Dennis L.

    Came on a Saturday. Place was busy but were promptly seated Ordered an ice tea and it quickly came to our table. Ordered the basic bacon cheeseburger with fries. Tasty burger and the hand cut fries were delicious. Server was excellent and attentive. All in all a great meal.

    The fries
    Heather S.

    The prices are very high for the quality of food. We received multiple menus and had to ask to be seated. The waitresses don't seem to know what's going on. We ordered the kids grilled cheese and a chicken bacon burger and the fries looked and tasted terrible! It's like the oil hasn't been changed in years! And the bacon was way overcooked. I would suggest eating g before coming out here or going to the pizza place

    Jason V.

    Dinner in a railroad car, that doesn't require tickets or reservations? Sign me up! Who cares if it's not chugging along on the tracks? Sure, a meal-on-the-go is certainly something to experience, but the Mount Rainier Railroad Dining is *so* much more accessible. Serving up large portions at slightly inflated prices, by slightly-aloof servers, this long, narrow diner is precisely 50% of the reason anyone would ever come to visit the tiny town of Elbe (the other half being the Hobo Inn, a hotel that is an extension of the restaurant). Avoid the Bloody Mary, as it is watery and unimpressive. Similarly, if the soup du jour is chicken egg-drop, give it a pass as well. Conversely, the Bacon Bleu Cheeseburger and the Fish and Chips are both fantastic, so the pub grub here comes highly recommended. So don't jump the tracks and try something unusual, and you're sure to have a thoroughly enjoyable meal! And remember, this is a train, so don't forget to CHEW CHEW!

    Hearty tomato soup
    Paul B.

    We actually stopped twice on the same day. Once for lunch heading to the park and again for dessert on the way out of the park. The place is neat and tidy. Lots to read and see on the walls. Sitting on the windows gives you a nice view outside. Our servers were friendly, and tho drinks seem to take some time and service can get slower it is not a big deal really. Enjoy the theme and unique experience of the railroad car. Burger and fries - grill cheese for the kids and tomato soup for lunch. Pumpkin pie and apple pie for dessert. We also had hot chocolates- which clearly is made after orders. Was very nice experience for us, and the kids. We will return. Past reviews about slow may be technically accurate - but they make the food when it is ordered - making it fresh. Any place in PNW is wet and mold is common - a train car is a great place to eat ! Even if drafty ! Enjoy the location and your time away from home !!!

    This lounge says that it is clearly open, it is not open.

    When you walk into this place, it is out of Level by so much it is dizzying. The door will not shut behind you without effort because it is so out of level that it will not close properly. Normally, a restaurant door would be on a self closing device. Not this place, oh no. The sign in the window for their lounge says open, but it is definitely not open. I'm not sure that it has been open in years?

    Ceaser salad
    Kristen K.

    The service was awful, you practically have to chase down a server, then wait forever for drinks. Not because they're busy, it's a ghost town. Tried to give them the benefit of the doubt until I attempted to eat a simple ceaser salad. Which was leaps and bounds the worst salad with a sour vinaigrette I've ever had. Why not use ceaser dressing? And the pressed cubed chicken (?) chunks made it so much worse. Absolutely going to trap and forage if I'm ever hungry in the area again.

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    Michael C.

    Very wonderful experience. The train wreck burger and the bison burger were fantastic. The homemade fries were perfect. Definitely will be going back to try some of the other really good looking things I saw on the menu

    BBQ Pork Fries - $14
    Samantha J.

    My boyfriend and I were grabbing an appetizer on our way back from Mt. Ranier and these BBQ pork fries hit the spot. Although a bit spendy in my opnion, you are paying for the ambiance - dinning in an old train car. Keep in mind that aisles are narrow but ramp to entrance for wheelchair accessibility. They did have a back room that looked like it accommodated bigger parties (more than 4 people). Service polite and efficent. Little gift shop at the entrance. Free parking. EV charging stations available.

    Rock fish fry and chicken fried steak w a Rogue hazy IPA! Yum!!

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    Overpriced, poor service, food not very good. Save money and frustration by avoiding this place.

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    Trains were cool. But the food was horrible. Meat was dry and over salted and the fries were burnt.

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    Fun trip on an old steam train, kids and adults have a great time. Themed rides coming soon.

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    2 years ago

    Super delicious fish and chips. Great seafood clams and muscles!!!!!! Service was great and what fun to eat in a train.

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    Loved the food here. Got the mussels and clams and overall the food here was great! Perfect place to stop after hiking.

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    The food here was amazing, and the service was fast and fantastic! A great place to stop by and eat.

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