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    Mount Rainier Railroad Dining

    2.6 (260 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Quiet
    Touristy
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    DeLisa R.

    What a unique dining experience on the way to the park! Enjoyed my lunch in a dining car built in 1922. A local family built and still runs this along with a Hobo Hotel from train cars. Well on your way to comp I thoroughly enjoyed my calamari with fresh aïoli and my husband enjoyed a chicken fried steak burger with fries. Don't leave without trying dessert. Sorry we didn't include a picture of that fabulous coconut cream pie, but it was all gone by the time I remembered. Prices are a bit high but that is to expected trying to get supplies this far out. Your servers will most likely be family members who can give you the history of the area.

    A Hobo!!
    Alden M.

    It's a unique and historic dining experience. I had biscuits and gravy for breakfast while attending a large event with 20+ people. They did an awesome job with just 1 server and 1 cook on staff. This is a small local diner so keep in mind their food costs are high to obtain product in a remote location and they are providing jobs to local residents. If you think the menu prices are high it's likely because Food Delivery Services overcharge this location to bring in the product you're eating; have a heart and a humble soul and tip your servers!!

    Judy C.

    Ya'll Yelp friends, I have to share with you on this very unique business, you can dine on a real original vintage railroad, pretty cool ya?! Mount Rainier Railroad Dining, the railroad is built in 1922, purchased in Portland Oregon, by founder Robert Thurston. I got to meet and chat with the grandson, he was the only wait staff I saw that day that ran the front. It seems they are short staff, maybe that is the reason for the low ratings. We enjoyed ourselves before getting a table, looking around the railroad, checking out the front of shop, reading about all the history and checking out the gift shop. Pretty nostalgic, love the decor and it was a learning experience! The menu features a variety of American classics, such as steaks, seafood, pasta, and check out the daily specials! Try their specialties, the world famous Hobo Stew, consist of smoked beef, potatoes carrots, and cabbage in a sourdough bread loaf. We enjoyed our visit to Mount Rainier Railroad Dining and can't wait to visit again our our next adventures/visit to PNW. Check it out after you do the railroad train tour, or just come visit this part of town and make time for this. I know pricey but let's support local out here at Elbe!

    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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    Just passing through and stopped for breakfast. It's a diner type ambiance, with a counter area,…read morebooths, and tables, decorated with bears, woodsy things, and local pictures/memorabilia. Our server was friendly and efficient. It looks like she was the only server, with just one cook manning the kitchen during this mid morning time. My husband got the logger breakfast, which was way too much food for one person! He enjoyed what he was able to eat. I ordered the mama's portion of chicken fried steak and it was huge as well. It was ok, although I've had better. The meat was tender and easy to cut. She was happy to offer to make me a side salad instead of the higher carb hash browns and toast, so I appreciated that. Lots of locals came in to enjoy breakfast and were welcomed by name.

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