So thrilled it's coming back! I hope it is exactly like it was before. Perfect old-school steakhouse, and open LAAATE. Haven't been since I moved out of dtla over 10 years ago and was devastated to hear it had closed. Ready to get busy as soon as they are! read more

It was the best dining experience for meals all day long. From linen table cloths to the excellent attention by the waitstaff. The menu was extensive. I would love going there for breakfast. From eggs Benedict to biscuits and gravy steak and eggs. Looking forward to it's reopening. read more

I MISS YOU PACIFIC DINING CAR! PLEASE REOPEN SOON! Those late night egg Benedict's, baseball steak or whatever I felt the urge for at WHATEVER time of day was simply DEVINE!!!!! The service always IMPECCABLE! The ambiance was classy and upscale. Please come back! read more

4/2025. Closed/ burned out/windows boarded up/ fenced off. Last visit was over two years ago. Last LA visit good food, service, ambiance , valet parking. Across street from old Good Samaritan Hospital , now PIH healthcare. read more

It was great dining experience last visit this place. The manager was very friendly and professional. Their foods as usual fantastic, atmosphere super cool and charming. read more

Farewell old friend. You will be missed. Their brunch was one of the finest in Los Angeles. The size of their sausage patty was ginormous. And they had waiters not wait staff or servers, which don't exist anymore. read more

I miss---- the steak breakfasts ! The best service and incredible atmosphere! Please come back- please come back. It's not LA without you. read more

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This place is sadly closed now. It was nostalgic and even though it really wasn't an actual train dining car once you stepped inside you were magically transported to one. I will always have fond memories of this place and we were fortunate enough to snag some memorabilia when they were auctioning off the memories of this place. I hope to see this place reopen to its many customers who still remember how great it was to be able to get black tie service of filet and eggs at 2am. read more

Was sad to read they closed down the Santa Monica location permanently due to COVID-19 and was surprised I haven't written a review for this location. It's been in movies and TV shows, latest was the final season of Bosch. Built in 1921 out of a train car it's like stepping in time when you walk in the door. Service is what you can only get from these classic restaurants. Last time I was here was a road trip to San Antonio Winery. We ate here for lunch first and then headed on over. This is pre-covid, looks like this location is temporarily closed. My wife and I both had their famous baseball sirloin with garlic mushrooms. When it came out to the table the aroma was mouth watering. When I think of sirloins I think of chewy, yet this baseball cut was as tender as a filet mignon. was seasoned perfectly and my wife and I were both blown away how good it was. The garlic mushrooms were also fantastic and paired up perfectly with the steak. Only thing keeping this place 5 stars is the prices are insane. I think my iced tea was almost $5! But, coming here once in awhile is a treat and it's like stepping into another world. I really REALLY miss eating out due to this stupid effen virus and I cannot wait to return to this epic establishments once they reopen and the virus is over. I took pictures but for some reason their not showing up in my review. read more

Don't know what to say... sad to hear they have CLOSED. Had a wonderful dinner here at The PDC... I take off my hardhat in sadness. Thank you PDC for the memory and a meal to remember. read more

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How did I not know about this place? Founded in 1921, this 24/7 restaurant is one of the oldest restaurant in Los Angeles. PDC first opened in the backyard of a home of the founder's friend. The goal was to mimic a railway dining car experience. It's been at its current location since 1923. As if that weren't enough, it's been in a few movies, the most famous being Training Day. My visit was on an early Tuesday morning for breakfast. The parking lot (valet only) was empty. Metered street parking was available. The first thing I noticed approaching the front door was the sign that read the restaurant offers shuttle service to the Staples center, Nokia Theatre, Disney Concert Hall and the Music Center. Upon entering, I immediately felt as if I hopped on a train and was getting ready to travel. I actually think the first room was an old dining car. The ceiling was low, the room was dimly lit, and the room was narrow. Square windows lined the walls. Deep rich colors (brown, green, red) were the color theme. My party of 3 had the restaurant to ourselves for a good 15 mInutes until a party of 5 arrived and were seated in the same room. Being the only ones there for a moment, I took the opportunity to check out the other rooms (wine room, bar, other dining areas). I was surprised at how expansive he restaurant was. It seemed like I just keptt finding rooms. The menu had 2 complete pages of breakfast options. Most options were standard. What stood out was the lyonnaise potatoes. Obviously, I ordered them as my side with my egg white omelette. The other 2 in my party had the French Toast and Breakfast Meat plate and the "Two Eggs and... " dish. Our food arrived quickly, was plated well, and was in large portion. Everything was delicious! Highlights - The potatoes were mixed with onions and were light and crispy. The strawberry jam I used on my bread was amazing. Service was outstanding! The gentleman who served us was attentive, warm, and accommodating. Prices were on the higher side but worth the experience. So happy to have finally found out about PDC. Better late than never... * There is also a PDC in Santa Monica. read more

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After trying out Pacific Dining Car's Santa Monica location, we wanted to compare it to this location after hearing about the 98 cents baseball steak promotion. 5 stars!!!!! Absolutely love the decor of the Westlake location way more when compared to the Santa Monica location since there's actually a railway car transformed into a dining room. Found out online that the Westlake location is the original, and this is truly evident when you first walk in given the incredible charm of the restaurant which makes you feel you traveled back in time to the early 20th century. We ordered the 98 cent Baseball Steaks along with the Dining Car Salad (shared between 2), Maine Lobster Mashed Potatoes Side, and Citrus Garlic Asparagus Side. Cooked medium rare, the baseball steak was cooked perfectly tender and juicy, and it was super comforting and delicious, especially when we added the complimentary smothered mushrooms and onions. Don't forget to ask for the complimentary steak sauces and accompaniments. My steak went so perfectly well with the lobster mash and asparagus sides. Every bite of the lobster mash had lobster pieces, and I will definitely order this side dish again with my steak when I come back, and I will be back! We signed up online for the 98 cent baseball steak special and found the process extremely easy. We even had to request a date change to our reservation, which was happily and promptly accommodated. As with the Santa Monica location, the Westlake location has a staff that goes above and beyond for the guests. The staff was super friendly and welcoming. Definitely will be back soon to celebrate special occasions or simply to have a wonderful steak. The Westlake location goes on my list of places to get a good steak! There's valet parking available, but we found free street parking on Wilshire Boulevard. To save a little money, look for free street parking. read more

Pacific Dining Car - 98 cent Baseball Steak Special - Steakhouses Near Me - Los Angeles, California

(Dined 07/29/15 WE @ 2:00pm): Enter into this dining car located less than thirty minutes away from the Pacific Ocean if you wanted to grab a hearty steak any time of day! It had been years since I last visited the Pacific Dining Car Westlake location (I've never been to their Santa Monica location) until a business lunch meeting brought me back. Known for being open 24-hours every day, back in the day I frequented this classic establishment for a late-night cocktail or a meaty meal once the nearby bars and clubs kicked me to the curb. The lack of any dress code or etiquette was also a plus based upon my own attire during those heady boozy days and the gentleman in shorts and a t-shirt who sat in a nearby booth on this particular day. Would my return conjure up fond memories of years past!? PURCHASE Bread, Butter, & Iced Water (COMP): Crumbly, flaky, soft, and warm pieces of bread accompanied by a decoratively-designed ball of butter, I could've eaten multiple baskets and packed my meal to go https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=hwkmWxjVtaFIEZPxq5aAOQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw! 2012 Glass Of Tinton Negro Argentinean Malbec Red Wine ($15.95): Deep red color, robust dried dark berries oak aroma, medium body, earthy blackberry cherry taste, mouthy finish, rich berry aftertaste, and medium astringency - a bit pricey but a nice warm wine https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=PrAbErYwnPfgzlVs4eShVw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. [ONION RINGS/STRAWS/STRINGS ALERT - 2.0 of 5.0 STARS] Onion Rings w/Dill Ranch Dressing ($13.95): A medium portion with an assortment of ring sizes that looked more like calamari. They came out hot, slightly greasy, a light shade of tan nary any ridges I loved, soft batter that didn't crumble but lacked much flavor, and each onion ring stayed intact when bitten into. An unexciting and disappointing appetizer especially for the price https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=RD6N9IHV8fDzlRbwa-1k5A&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. 10oz Baseball Steak w/Smothered Mushrooms ($33.95): I'm not a fervent meat-eater but enjoyed the flavor of flesh at times. So prepared medium-well and lightly seasoned, I liked the extra charred outside while the juicy pink savory inside was blissful with each chew. The side mushrooms were prepared simply with olive oil and salt and paired well https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=dGit92VNDpiIABqDzEdFlg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. Chocolate Souffle w/Vanilla Cream Sauce ($16.95): A death-to-diabetics dessert with its lava-like oozing chocolate center and rich cake coupled with a luscious whipped vanilla sauce, I moaned for more https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=deHex5J1KPltw5x6BF_Knw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw! SERVICE Reservations preferred, I was greeted by an older gentleman who led me to an empty booth where I was then met by another older gentleman with a menu. Glasses of water and bread/butter shortly appeared, and minutes later we were ready to order where upon our respective drinks came out quickly and food items arrived in a staggered manner. Periodically, we were checked on while our water glasses were filled. Impeccable service matched the well-appointed staff classically-dressed in tuxedos. PARKING (Varied; $8.00 this instance) I valeted since there were no free open street parking along the main drag of 6th St. and surrounding streets, but if you're lucky a free spot might open up so keep watch. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE A "train" motif where each room was named for a separate dining car, an old Hollywood classic lush feel swept over you as soon as you walked in and noticed the dark brown wood walls, plush forest green booths and chairs, tiny table lamps, and a hint of mustiness https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=MQuji1Wu--5BW4A2StPBYg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. Scant natural lighting came through the handful of glass windows that lined only one side of the restaurant while low-wattage intimate electric ceiling lights filled in the rest. One TV resided in the bar area https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=eF70pufTCEXCDyjium7uog&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw while there was no background music. ATTIRE Although no actual dress code, at the very least I'd be business casual with a buttoned-up collared shirt, khakis, and Doc Martens. OVERALL I still found Westlake's Pacific Dining Car location very charming after all these years and needed to put this place back on my radar. With the exception of the onion rings, everything else was wonderful. Certainly pricey for my value-minded self but would dine on special occasion. As a more experienced adult I appreciated what they offered akin to Musso & Frank and hoped others did the same. I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $88.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice...AMEX! 4.0 STARS read more

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I'm not much of a steakhouse kinda person, but decided to give this place a try during their 98 cents baseball steak promo to celebrate their 98th year in business. Came on a Friday night for dinner and was seated right away. I will admit the Baseball Steak was pretty good. Also got a side of Creamed Spinach, which was decent. I'm glad I got to try this place out but given the normal price of this steak is $40, I probably won't be coming back anytime soon. read more

Pacific Dining Car - Creamed spinach: decent - Steakhouses Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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PLEASE REOPEN!!!!!! pleaseee! THE BEST late night dining spot in all of Southern California. I drove up from Orange Country so many times to have a steak at 2am. If you reopen I will stop by twice as much as I used to. PDC is very loved by many read more

DineLA was a good opportunity to have a first time visit to one of L.A.'s venerable dining institutions which include Musso & Frank's, Cole's, El Cholo's, etc. We dined in the old school Victorian modifed railroad car section, but Pacific Dining Car has many rooms decorated differently to create different moods. Above all, what is so wonderful about PDC is that all the carpeting & drapery absorb sounds for tranquil dining where 3 leisurely hours passed by pleasantly. 0) Oven warmed baguette that wafted pleasing yeast scents along w/ sweet butter. 1) Two fresh plump, sweet tasting shrimp accompanied by a spicy horseradish rich cocktail sauce garnished w/ palate cleansing bitter salad greens that were unfortunately a bit wilted. 2) Baseball Steak: Three week aged Top Sirloin as described by the long time waiter who started as a bus boy in the 1980's. Ordered it medium rare and came out as promised. Seared dark brown to seal in the juices as well as to add a bit of chewiness. Very little fat, lean, soft w/ some resistance. The aging gives this beef a bit of complex, blood minerality & subliminal sourness. Although the flavour profile is different, it reminds me a bit of liver in having an earthier funk. Side of sautéed button mushrooms & onions was poured over the steak. I used the butter for the bread to slather on the steak for a more dairy, fatty tone. French fries are not twice fried like Belgian style so it's not as crisp on the outside & creamy inside, but are perfectly serviceable. 1-2a) Ancient Peaks, Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles 2016 $42: Splurged and got the bottle since DineLA menu was discounted. Scents of oak, dark fruit, damp earth. Tastes of heavy, fruity blackberry, blueberry, dark chocolate. Finish is touch acidic, dry from tannin, sweet aftertaste. Nice foil to the aged meatiness of the steak. 3) Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae: Ultra dark, rather dense, moist Valrhona chocolate cake, candied walnut, drizzling of hot fudge, crème chantilly, vanilla bean ice cream. Rich dessert, but I felt a bit of bitter orange infused Grand Marnier, that was $13 for a generous pour, would add complementary citrus to the overall chocolate dominant theme. Much like the chocolate-bitter orange glace by Bertillon on Île Saint Louis. 3a) Coffee here is mellow, satisfying, the mild bitterness was a good counter to the chocolatiness. However, I was surprised it was $7.95 although there are refills. PDC is probably the only fancy pants restaurant that is open 24/7 in Los Angeles. Food is nothing revelatory, but the old school ambiance & good service by retro jacketed waiters took me back in time perhaps by 70 years or so. As explained by a regular as we briefly conversed in the men's room, "It may be expensive, but what you get here and what you pay for is civilized, serene dining, a break from the outside world." I have to concur with that estimation. read more

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Came here for the 98 cent baseball steak We had a reservation party of 3 seated right away. We each reserved the 98 cent baseball steak and shared three sides which was the house salad, asparagus and au gratin potatoes. One of us ordered medium and two of us ordered medium rare. The medium rare was more on the medium side and was over cooked. The asparagus was ok but the au gratin potatoes was not bad. For 98 cent steak, I guess I can't complain but I don't think we would pay full price for this steak. The house salad was tasty with lot of avocados. The ambiance was pretty cool knowing the restaurant uses the original dining cars. The servers were very pleasant and attentive. read more

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Walked in at 3 am after dancing the night away at a club... why not have a full steak dinner, lobster bisque, creamed spinach and sauteed mushrooms. Everything was amazing. The steak was cooked to a perfect medium rare, all the sides were so well seasoned, and that lobster bisque was filled with chunks of lobster. Services was great, ambiance was nice as well. read more

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So my friend told me about this deal that sounded too good to be true. They are still having the deal as I just looked. It's the $0.98 cent deal and you get a 10 ounce baseball size filet. All sides you'll have to pay for but that's no big deal really if you desire not to order a thing but I'd rather them stay in business so we ordered two sides and shared it. You can upgrade your deal and pay the difference for a 15 ounce if you wish. For the side we got the truffle lobster Mac n cheese which was sad on the lobster part where as I only found two slivers and it was on the bland side so I just added a lot of salt and peppers to liven it up. The second side we got was the cream of corn which was better seasoned. The steak needed some salt and pepper love. They normally come with a sauce of your choice but for the deal you have to pay for the sauces. Now the bread they bring out is free and it was good enough that we got seconds. No free refills on soda as it comes in a bottle and no more straws which really is crap. Service was really slow I might add but I was astonished to learn they are open 24/7 so I guess they don't want to overstaff but it was dinnertime. Go onto their website and see if you can sign up still. https://pacificdiningcar.com/98-cent-baseball-steak.html read more

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Pacific Dining Car is a grassroots downtown steakhouse. They've been in business since 1921 and attracted from the old to the new Hollywood icons. The interior takes you to a place inside a train car, something that we don't experience much in a modern-day era. Although the area is now in a sketchy neighborhood, historically, the place was a bustling and prosperous town. And sadly, there are many areas like this in Los Angeles where the glam no longer shines.   PCD is one of the few steakhouses that are open late, practically until dawn. Who would be dining at the late hours of the evening or the wee hours of the morning? Movie stars, Street lords, Doctors, and Politicians? Who knows who you'll meet at this time.   I took my dad here because we were both selected for the annual BASEBALL STEAK deal for only $0.98 each -- 98 cents to celebrate their 98th Anniversary. To avoid the rush, I reserved my table at 4:30 pm. Upon walking in, there was only one other party dining across from us. We weren't initially ready to order when the server came, and due to that delay, the server didn't show up for quite some time. Luckily, I was not in a rush as I was admiring the beauty and age of the restaurant.   What we ordered: WARMED SPINACH SALAD - Order this. Possibly one of the better experiences I had with a salad order. The salad was tasty, and their magic ingredient is the homemade balsamic vinaigrette. The sliced date and goat cheese complimented well. Although I genuinely enjoyed this, I thought there was little too much of the dressing and drenching the plate like a mini pool.     BASEBALL STEAK medium-rare - The highlight of the night. For 98 cents, this was an absolute deal! If you're getting a grass-fed steak for the price of 4 piece McNuggets, you cannot complain about Nothing. Initially, I wasn't sure if my order was prepared right, because it wasn't that medium-rare tender from the first bite. But, as I kept cutting into the meat, it was starting to taste right. Also, the roasted garlic that came with the steak was fantastic as I was ready to lure away any vampires on site.   ROQUEFORT MASHED POTATOES - In two words, very buttery. The secret to making delicious mashed potatoes is the usage of butter and lots of butter. Well, PCD seems to have done it right because it was creamy and buttery. It was an excellent complement to the steak. read more

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My boyfriend and I came here for the dine La lunch. They have a parking lot but it's 9$ valet so we parked in the streets instead. We didn't have reservations but we got seated right away. The restaurant inside reminds me of the olden times 1920 where rich people would dine in trains. It's really nice to experience this. If you have patience and not in a rush this place is perfect for you. We arrived at 3pm and the service took our food orders at 3:30pm and the complementary bread didn't arrived around 3:50pm. The service is very slow, we had to go back to the car to add more time. Pro on food : the complementary bread looks plain but it's toasted so it's pretty good and soft.we both ordered the shrimp cocktail and i loved it. The shrimps were huge and the cocktail sauce had a kick of spicy which I liked. Con on food : the entrees took forever to come. My boyfriend asked for a plain burger with just cheese but they add in all the fixings. The fries were a very huge disappointment. Half the fries were cold and they were rock hard. There's no potato inside we were basically eating hard shell of the fries. The burger bun was stone hard. I ordered the baseball steak (their signature dish) and it was ok. The cream spinach had to much cream/ spinach. I prefer a healthier side with more spinach than cream/cheese. It was pretty heavy filling. Their medium rare is literally rare and it was pretty tough. I had to ask them to cook it to medium and the medium was still rare. The dessert was not that great either. The brownie was really hard and the cheesecake taste so melted like they put it out in room temperature for a long time. I like my cheesecake kinda cold. Just overall the food was really bad. The servers are really nice but the service is so slow so I didn't felt like it was worth it. Dine la is great to help us try different restaurant with affordable price. For the place I don't think I would be coming back here. read more

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Came here for the 98 cent steak deal & if it weren't for that deal I'd probably rate it even lower. For the price at this restaurant you are better off going to other well known steak establishments. My boyfriend and I got the 98 cent baseball steak deal, a prime rib, garlic mushrooms and creamed spinach. The baseball steak was tough and chewy. Barely any flavor as well. Good thing we got this for a steal because I would not pay the full price for this. The prime rib was okay, in my opinion, but I've had much better for a lower price. The two sides did not impress me at all. Service was good though, they were very attentive, but overall I would not come back. read more

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Pacific Dining Car is a classic, a fixture on the historical dining scene in Los Angeles, and has been in business since 1921. I visited for the first time for breakfast the other day after learning that the restaurant is open 24 hours! This location appears to be an actual dining car from the Roaring Twenties and has the ambience to fit: linen table cloths and napkins, deferential service, and dimmed lighting. I truly enjoyed my experience and the service was great. The menu is definitely pricey; for vegetarians and vegans, you will have extremely limited options. The menu itself is pretty standard (steaks, etc.) and can be found here: http://www.pacificdiningcar.com/menu.html Please note the Late Night Menu (10 pm to 6 am) which offers steep discounts. Parking on the street or valet. read more

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Love this secret spot I feel wealthy having tea there Love the staff uniform Valet is nice to have even though right in front Definitely get some tea there Steaks omg delicious Beautiful cozy restaurant read more

Was just here on July 4th. After a a few hours at The Broad, and after having a disappointing 'faux' burger, a vegan burger which was tasty but salty, a nice concept but it was inedible. This time I had to get the 97 cent hamburger which offered for a limited time. Had to also have the onion rings and the Cesar salad and a Grey Goose martini...all these were unfortunately NOT 97 cents. Pacific Dining Car restaurant is an old train car which was transformed into a restaurant years ago and it is a Historic landmark. The food selections are American cuisine and they are most accommodating. Service from these gentlemen has always been impeccably excellent, professional and courteous. I've dined here for lunch and dinner, for business and personal and the staff are all cordial and attentive...very 5 star treatment. Although the surrounding area is undesirable for me, as I am security conscious, have not had any bad experiences, but I would not stroll around here. The restaurant has a white picket fence around the property and a jersey cow high up at the corner, so you can't miss it. Too bad it's dark out, I would photographed it...perhaps next time The entire dinner was fantastic; the Cesar salad was fresh and Had the added white anchovies, as I requested. Onion rings were yummy and was perfect with the burger. The burger was 100% beef with all the fixings; basically the burger patty is inside a garden sandwiched with two buns, which I didn't care for, so I ate the burger with a knife and fork and love it, guiltless. This burger makes up for the non burger earlier. My straight double, Grey Goose vodka martini was the perfect conclusion to this dinner. Will return and recommend. read more

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Pacific Dining Car is really holding it down during the pandemic. I've been ordering quality cuts of steak, chicken, and fish with quick no-contact delivery. They toss in garlic, thyme, lemons, sauces and this absolutely delicious steak relish I've never seen before in the restaurant. I can't wait to be able to dine at this classic steakhouse again. But until then, I'll be ordering fresh ingredients from them online. read more

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I've been here many times over the years. They make stiff drinks and the good is descent. They used to do the happy hour with chips and guacamole at the bar area but I believe they stopped doing that. I've gotten ahí salad a brunch, salmon and crab cake - all good! The best part is this place does not close!!! read more

Pacific Dining Car - Steakhouses Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Celebrated my Birthday lunch with a complimentary free steak entree, woohoo!!! I met up with Gold Elite Yelper Isobel L. (she enjoyed her DineLA lunch deal) for lunch at Pacific Dining Car (PDC). The DineLA lunch looked fantastic and I will be trying that out next time. Isobel was very sweet (pun intended) in sharing her DineLA cheesecake dessert with me (thanks again, Isobel!). The cheesecake was delightful, smooth and not overly sweet. Garnished with a raspberry on top and raspberry sauce drizzled on the bottom, it was a delicious way to end lunch. My complimentary Birthday steak consisted of: Drink: Iced water, which was refilled for both of us throughout lunch. Complimentary bread and butter, which was tasty and great to nibble on. A medium rare ($68 Value) New York Steak (14oz), which was succulent and savory. Easy to cut into and the steak was quite filling. Served on the side with a grilled clove of garlic, two cherry tomatoes and some watercress. I also got a side of Garlic Mushooms, which were hearty and generous. Both portions were pretty big and I ended up taking home the remaining half for dinner tonight. Side Note: Only the steak entree is free. Therefore, any additional sides, desserts or drinks that you get will be sold separately. Luckily, as a 1921 Rewards Member, you also get 21% Discount (Year Round, woohoo!). Instead of paying $12.95 for the Garlic Mushrooms, I ended up paying only $10.23, noice! Service: Our waiter, Jose was efficient and professional. Once our orders were in, our food came out quickly, fresh, hot and mouthwatering. The rest of the staffers were also delightful and cleared away any empty dishes and/or utensils we didn't need, getting us to go boxes and refilling our iced waters. Do I recommend signing up for the 1921 Members Rewards Club? Absolutely! You get the following perks: 1A. Complimentary Birthday Steak Entree redeemable during your Birthday Month. (Though, not valid on Holidays or during DineLA deals). 1B. Choice of either: New York Steak (14oz); Baseball Steak (8oz) or Filet Mignon (8oz). 2. Year Round 21% Discount for any Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner menu items. 3. Access to the "Late Night" Menu. Overall, I had a great Birthday lunch and thanks again to Isobel for sharing with me her cheesecake dessert/lil birthday dessert treat, hehe! Thanks again, PDC and until next time! read more

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My friend, Jennifer, sent me a link for a free steak at this fancy restaurant... What a coincidence! I had bookmarked it because Schel, another friend, highly recommended that I dine here. I thought that I could never afford it. Gosh...$42.95 for just a steak? Ala carte? Umm... I'm more on the thrifty side, so when I got the opportunity for a meal here at this iconic place, I jumped in and brought some friends with me! We all signed up online for the September special and got confirmation for the free Baseball Steak Redux with Bone Marrow. I emailed the President of the company, Wes Idol, to make sure that all 10 of us could sit together. He emailed back and assured us that this arrangement could be made! Most of us parked in the front for $9 Valet service. Tim dropped Alana and me off at the door and parked a couple of blocks away on the street. The interior is very unique...like an old school train. It felt like we were surrounded by antiques! The waiters were dressed in costumes of that time period, too! Food was above average. Side dishes were served in large bowls to be shared. We got the Complimentary bread Garlic mushrooms Garlic Mashed Potatoes Lobster Bisque Asparagus Truffled Mac and cheese Brownie sundae I liked everything! Would I return? Maybe for a special occasion - it's not an every day type of establishment. It's a nice place! read more

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If this place is good enough for LA's Finest it must be good. Nestled next to the Good Samaritan Hospital this old school steak joint is one of Los Angeles's oldest restaurants with a rich history. The interior is dark and the seats padded and high. The vibe is nostalgic and yet inviting as you enjoy a fine cut of meat. The main dining room is, of course, reminiscent of a railway dining car. Known for an excellent Baseball Steak. This top choice cut from the Sirloin is brilliantly prepared to order, but best at Medium Rare. Aged cuts of either New York or Fillet are equally as delicious. The selection of side dishes is steakhouse standards to order from and portioned well enough to share as long as you order an appetizer or a starter salad. Folks who are looking for a lighter meal can adjust accordingly and possibly forgo a starter. There is excellent service here with a staff that is seasoned and attentive. The dining room is opened 24 hours so some things may vary, but overall your price tag is on par with good service. Wine enthusiasts will find a list that is traditional with a few Californian favorites. Being a little light on the bottom end, and you will find plenty of examples forward of $100 a bottle. A full bar is also available to cater to your taste that will provide an adequate cocktail or well drink. read more

Would not, could not, can not resist Pacific Dining Car. Old fashioned train dining car right in the middle of LOS ANGELES! If you blink, you've passed and gone too far. Parking never a problem as valet service available 24-7,,, thats right! Open 24-7! Believe me, I have gone at every interval,, just checkin',,,breakfast anytime! Been coming here since,,,ok a few decades,, so? This particular day Daniel was tending to the evening,, and could not have been better. Special to the extreme as celebration was taking place. I'm talking wine(s), Oso Bucco, Seared Tuna w/ salad, "More bread more wine! And off with that man's hat!! A King's feast!! Perfect perfect everything. Pictures tell a tale but couldn't take anymore due to technical difficulties,,(drinking) pease stand by.........,,,.....,.,,,,,.........,,,.... Uber please!! read more

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I've now been to two different Pacific Dining Car locations. Each time, the food wasn't bad - the service was lacking though. I'm not sure why because in each instance, it wasn't busy. There was a slight error with the bill - which was corrected. However, check your bill. Parking. No parking lot. Valet only. $9. Good luck with street parking. Watch the signs though. As for the food - I enjoyed the steak and side that our group ordered and shared. My steak came out as ordered, medium rare. A few orders came out pretty rare. An establishment holding a promotion including steaks, really should have chefs able to send out steaks, prepared as ordered. Anyway ... my baseball steak was juicy and tender. I didn't really want the sauces we chose but they added a nice flavor too. The sides .... Rich and full of flavor. And big portions too. Everyone seemed to love the bread. I believe we asked for more bread more than a few times. Also loved the décor. From the outside, it looks deceptively small; even when you first enter. Then, if you walk around, you'll notice that rooms connect to other rooms and there's room for plenty. Overall, an ok experience. read more

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We have been going to Pacific dining car for the last 20 years and I think in the last three years every time we come or get invited we realise that the quality of the stakes don't seem to be what they used to be maybe its just me but I am certainly not enjoying the Pacific dining car like I used to and that's very disappointing as everybody knows that used to be one of my favourites I certainly hope that I'm wrong and that they are able to convince me next time I go that it is still the very best steaks in town service is always excellent just wanted to put that in there.. my pics on this review will show that I ordered the hamburger steak with a side of relish this is still an amazing dish there read more

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Serving good food since 1921, yet never heard of this place. I'm glad that a friend tagged me along for dinner and I discovered that nothing can beat a true classic. I was initially taken aback by its location. It seemed really odd for me that a classic restaurant is located in a rundown part of the city. But this was what I learned upon entering the establishment. Don't judge until you see the interior of the restaurant. Place is huge with five different dining sections. It feels historical with old world comfort as you walk in. It's furnished and decorated with carefully selected vintage items. There's even a big wine cellar by the restrooms. We both ordered baseball steaks with garlic mashed potatoes. Presentation was superb as our steaks came with a bone marrow and roasted garlic. Food was very comforting as the steaks were very well executed. The mashed potatoes were creamy and delicious. I enjoyed eating my dinner using silver wares. I felt fancy that evening. This is a nice place for romantic dinner as it's really very quiet here. Also perfect for a friendly date when you're trying to catch up on stories, just like we did. You can also make a reservation to book a private dining room for a bigger group. Staff was courteous and friendly, from the receptionist, the waiter, and the server. Valet parking costs $9 but you can park free if you get lucky and find a parking spot around the area. Place is open 24 hours. read more

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Oh where do I begin, a friend of mine showed us the $.98 cent baseball steak promo they were having and tbh my first thought was "this is a scam or there's a catch to this", I mean whose gonna serve you a piece of steak for $.98 cents at fine dining restaurant. We signed up just to see if it was real and little did we know, we received our confirmation email 2 days prior to our reservations. We immediately call the restaurant to see if it was real and yep our names on that list. So we were super stocked since it was our first time here. Walking in the restaurant it seem very old fashioned train themed. Our experience was great plus you can't complain when your steak is less than $1 instead of $45. (The reason why it was $0.98 is because they were celebrating their 98th years in business.) we also ordered sides to share, we ordered garlic mushrooms and truffle Mac and cheese. The steak was cooked perfectly, was juicy and well seasoned, the garlic mushrooms was my faveeee it was sooooo good! As for the truffle Mac and Cheese I felt like it was under seasoned we had to add more salt to it. Their staffs are phenomenal, friendly and very attentive. Restaurant is great with good food and service. They're open 24/7 for those late night Foodies, but one thing I do have didn't like is that they have a very small parking lot and you have pay I think it's like $9, there's street parking and a parking lot around the corner as well. It's cheaper if you park at the parking lot and just walk. Come check it out if you haven't, and plus they filmed training days here so this place is famous! read more

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I've dined here several times and today we felt like the waiter judged us since we were there for the $0.98 baseball steak promo. We had reservations at 1:00 and were sat promptly. The table next to us sat down after, got bread and their meals before us. Our bread which I had to ask for twice, wasn't brought out until 1:35. The waiter finally took our cocktail order at 1:50. Shortly after the waiter acknowledged that the kitchen was running behind. Yet the table next to us was already eating. Very disappointed in today's visit. The food was great! The service not so much. read more

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Rating: 4.5 Stars! Fun Facts: The original restaurant use to reside in McArthur Park... then got relocated to it's current spot. Restaurant has been around since 1921. Believe it or not, but this place is open 24/7! Promo: Get one baseball steak ($40+) for free. Not sure if it's still valid, but here's the website to rsvp... http://www.pacificdiningcar.com/baseballredux-reservations.html . Many thanks to Andrea W. for telling me about this promo. Believe it or not, she's planning to go two more times! Background on visit: After our afternoon in Santa Clarita, Vazquez Rocks, and Agua Dulce Winery, I decided to take my gf to Pacific Dining Car for her birthday. Our reservation was originally for 530pm, but we called and told them that we were going to be running late and asked if we could be there at 6pm instead. The person that answered the phone was very accomodating to our situation. Location/Parking: Located in the Soutwest corner of 6th St. and Witmer St.. There is valet parking available for $9 (If you want to go to Disney Concert Hall, Nokia Theatre, Staples Center, or The Music Center, there is a free shuttle service available to patrons.) or you can find parking in the surround streets (It's a bit sketch) like what we did. Ambiance/Decor: Don't judge a restaurant by it's appearance! Sketchy in the front.... nice and fancy inside! Dining train theme with dim lighting. Looks like something from a classic movie. After you finish your meal, make sure you walk around and take it all in. The bar area is great also. Service: Service was great! The staffers were friendly, and attentive. Most importantly, the food came out fast. Food: We had a late lunch, so we didn't really order that much. We ordered three items (Complimentary sourdough bread was included with the meal. The butter wasn't melted so it was kinda hard to spread it on the bread): 1) Baseball steak (which came with bone marrow and a roasted garlic clove): We totally forgot to tell the wait waiter how we wanted the steak to be cooked. Turned out.... it was the greatest thing that happened. The steak was cooked rare. The steak was so juicy, tender, and flavorful. Didn't have to use any sauce! It was that goood! The addition of the bone marrow and roasted garlic cloves was quite a surprise! We made some garlic buttered bone marrow toast out of them! Best idea evarrrrrrrr! 2) Creamed corn: Was legitttt! The corn still had some corn husk on them so you know it wasn't canned. Really goooood! 3) Garlic mashpotatoes: Nice and creamy! Definitely tasted the garlic! :) Food for though: Would definitely come back to explore and try other items on the menu! You guys should also come here and try their food. read more

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I found out about Pacific Dining Car through their 98 cent baseball steak promotion. The steak itself is a small cut and obviously not their premium or best quality. But for 98 cents it is perfectly fine. To go with our steak we ordered a side of their lobster Mac and cheese and a side of asparagus. The Mac and cheese was delicious. The lobster taste was present through out but could have used a bit more. The asparagus needed some work. Some pieces were stiff and difficult to chew. The service at this place could also use some help. It seems like we didn't have an assigned waiter. Instead someone would just stop by our table whenever they remembered or noticed us, which wasn't often. The environment really does work in their favor. From the outside it doesn't look it, but on the inside, it sure looks like a train/rail car. Very classic and old school look to it. It's fairly dark inside so it may give off a "spooky old vibe" which is interesting in my opinion. Parking in the area is difficult like most of of downtown. But for $9 they do offer valet service. Overall, I'm not sure if I would return to this place without another promotional deal. Just didn't quite seem like it would be worth it. read more

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At last... I made it for a late-night meal at this LA institution. I made reservations beacuse of the baseball steak redux and I wanted to try the Training Day baseball steak to compare side by side. The reservations I made were for 10pm and so as to take advantage of the late night menu. The Training Day baseball steak was $23.95 and the redux was complimentary due to the promotion the restaurant was doing to promote it. The Traning Day baseball steak is 10oz aged USDA prime cut steak served with a duet of fries (regular & sweet potato). I found it to be very good. I ordered medium and it was cooked perfectly as so. The steak was flavorful and just exactly what I wanted to eat that night. The baseball steak redux is served with roasted bone marrow and garlic on the side. It looked very good and tasted great as well. For our sides, we ordered grilled asparagus and onion rings. The asparagus was good especially with a squeeze of lemon to go with it. The onion rings were good but the batter was just a little too thick for my liking. Other than that, both sides were tasty. The complimentary bread and soft butter were great. Our server was great. I loved the classic appeal of the place. The servers in white coats and bow ties to the single rose at each table. I really appreciate the details and the history of Pacific Dining Car... My friend from high school, Theresa Brown, she loved this place. And though she is no longer with us, I know she is happy I finally got to try this place she enjoyed so much. Classic LA... I'm with it. I will be back for sure. Valet parking only. For a fee. $9 if i remember correctly. read more

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Parking: Pulled into the parking lot and parked in an open spot, only to have the valet mention that it's $9. Pass. Found street parking nearby, which I guess was a lucky find given that we got there right at 6pm when the Good Samaritan Hospital street parking opened up. Place: It looked tiny from the outside, and while it was a quaint establishment, I thought the train themed interior was really cool. Even the bathroom had signs mentioning to be careful while the "train was in motion." It was a bit empty for 6pm Sunday dinner service, but it made for a nice quiet dinner. Price: The 98 cent baseball steak promo was way worth it. Put in those reservations during the next promo period. Aside from that, the $20 lobster truffle mac and cheese seemed worth it because it had a decent amount of lobster in it--though I would have tried the potatoes or creamed corn. Also, wine was about $14 a glass. Pfood: Delicious. Steak cooked perfectly alongside a head of roasted garlic (a really nice addition) and a few cherry tomatoes. The lobster mac was good, but the cheese was a bit runny. The bread was freshly prepared and really good as well. Ready for the 2020 99-cent promo! read more