The Essex Clipper Dinner Train, featured in the “Memorable Meals” section of USA Today,  is available for groups, private parties and chartered events! Whether it’s a family gathering, rehearsal dinner, wedding or corporate function, the rhythm of the rails and our attentive staff transport you back to the day when rail travel was king and “dinner in the diner” was a delicious special occasion.

On regularly scheduled excursions, the Essex Clipper Dinner Train can provide semi-private dining areas for groups of various sizes.

On non-scheduled operating days and upon availability on operating days, the Essex Clipper Dinner Train can be chartered for private events. Enjoy having the entire train just for you!

Spring/Summer

(May – August)

Entree #1 Prime Rib, Chef’s choice of starch and vegetable

Entree #2 Chicken Francaise, Chef’s choice of starch and vegetable

Entree #3 Salmon, Chef’s choice of starch and vegetable

Entree #4 (vegetarian) Grilled Vegetable Ravioli, vegetable (Chef’s Choice)

Entree #5 (gluten-free) Prime Rib, Salmon or large Dinner Salad, vegetable (Chef’s choice) fruit cup dessert (call to arrange)

Fall

(September – October)

Entree #1 Prime Rib, Chef’s choice of starch and vegetable

Entree #2 Stuffed Chicken w/ Cranberry Orange Glaze, Chef’s choice of starch and vegetable

Entree #3 Seafood Newburg, Chef’s Choice of starch and vegetable

Entree #4 (vegetarian) Grilled Vegetable Ravioli, vegetable (Chef’s choice)

Entree #5 (gluten-free) Prime Rib, Salmon or large Dinner Salad, vegetable (Chef’s choice) fruit cup dessert (call to arrange)

All Entrees Include

Veggie, Crackers, Fruit Appetizer
Mixed greens salad
Warm rolls with sweet honey butter
Chocolate Cake, Apple Cinnamon Cheesecake or
Key Lime Pie (Spring/Summer), Warm Apple Crisp (Fall),Water, coffee