The Dining Car at Jubilee Railroad

09/16/2026

Tonight’s specials 🤤

09/10/2026

Current specials:
🌿Fresh Seafood: Halibut, sh*take mushroom arugula fried rice, blueberry apricot pistachio goat cheese atop brussel petals
🍄‍🟫 Farm to Fork: Bruschetta Risotto: Emily's heirloom tomatoes, crushed garlic, scallions, fresh basil, shallots, herbed burrata cheese
🔥 Butcher's Cut: Pasta le Avio ("grandma's pasta!), Portuguese linguica, little neck clams, spaghetti, lemon butter beurre blanc sauce

Events this week: Trivia Night 630 tonight/Thursday! Moonlight movie on the lawn under the stars and the Castle Crags tomorrow night at sunset! Live music with Andre Motershead (Friday), Rick Garrett (Saturday), and Allison Scull & Victor Martin (Sunday). More at: www.jubileerailroad.com/events

(Photo was a recent special: Braised Pot Roast over creamed fontina polenta with French green beans and a Demi glaze)

09/08/2026

We were packed every day this past week and we had nothing but five-star reviews! We are incredibly grateful for all our guests and so proud to welcome you to Dunsmuir.
🥰 Right now, we also want to give a HUGE THANK YOU to the 45 people on our team who bring their creativity, passion for local food, and their kind hearts, to create a wonderful experience.

Here were this week's reviews:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"We loved everything about our dinner. The food was wonderful, diverse and unique options. The service was excellent as well, everyone was so friendly and helpful. We loved the tables, lighting, and decor." ~ Mary, Sacramento

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"A Gem in Dunsmuir It was such a pleasure to see the new menu at this restaurant. The new chef surpassed the description of all the items we ordered. The mussels and the beignets in particular, were outstanding. Will be back." ~ Ivonne, Tahoe

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Sat in the larger dining area which is not the original train car. Should have requested one of those tables. Next time! Had Rigatoni and the nectarine, berry and burrata salad. Yummy! Will definitely dine here again when in the area." ~ Diane, Sacramento

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"We absolutely love Dining Car! Wow, the ambiance and history, combined with exquisite food and lovely, sweet wait staff - make this place the ultimate in dining experience! Oh and live music to top it all off!! Excellence!!" ~ Mary, Central Coast

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"It was a great experience, good food, nice staff and the ambience was amazing and super it was super cute!!!" ~ Marie, Central Coast

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"This restaurant was the standout at Jubilee Railroad. We really enjoyed everything we tried at dinner and breakfast the next day. We really appreciated having so many vegetarian options. Thank you for the delicious meal!" ~ Kara, Portland

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Excellent service. Very good food. Beautiful settings. Highly recommend."" ~ David, Sacramento

09/06/2026

*RESERVATIONS NOTICE*
What a wonderful Labor Day weekend it is. 😍 We have had to turn too many people away though! Please book ahead to ensure your table: www.jubileerailroad.com/dining

Tonight, 9/6, we have live music with Allison Scull & Victor Martin

Some specials this weekend have included:
- Seafood: Fresh halibut - pappardelle pasta with green beans, almond butter cream, and autumn crisp/grape/lemon pesto
- Farm to Fork: Lemon Torchetti pasta - sh*take and oyster mushrooms, baby arugula, brie cream, breadcrumbs atop
- Butcher's Cut: braised country pot roast, over creamed fontina polenta, French green beans, Demi glaze

09/04/2026

08/28/2026

Specials (while they last):
🌿Seafood: Fresh seared halibut, apple ricotta risotto, shaved asparagus slaw, chimichurri (Photo below)
🍄‍🟫Farm to Fork: Stuffed roasted peppers; Indian chaat - garbanzo beans, tomato-onion curry succotash inside pepper, served atop creamed polenta
🔥Butcher's Cut: Portuguese pork & clams - spaghetti, pork belly, manilla clams, lemon parmesan cream sauce, breadcrumbs
Tonight, soon after sunset, is our family-friendly moonlight movie on the lawn outside the Dining Car, out under the stars!
🎷Live music this weekend: Friday, Saturday, Sunday
All event details here: www.jubileerailroad.com/events

08/27/2026

This week:
🎯6:30 pm TONIGHT 8/27 is Trivia Night again! Last week we had every table full and a whole lot of laughter. No one felt bad for losing either because the winner, who just happened to be staying at the Lodge, had actually been on Jeopardy with Alex Trebek!

Tonight is "Around the world" categories: Farms & Ranchers World Geography Before & After, a picture round

🎷Live music: Friday, Saturday, Sunday;
Friday night outdoor movie under the stars!
All event details here: www.jubileerailroad.com/events

Specials (while they last):
🌿Seafood: Fresh seared halibut, apple ricotta risotto, shaved asparagus slaw, chimichurri
🍄‍🟫Farm to Fork: Cheese ravioli; pumpkin cream sauce, spiced toasted walnuts, sh*take mushroom chow-chow
🔥Butcher's Cut: Pork & Clams - spaghetti, pork belly, manilla clams, lemon parmesan cream sauce, breadcrumbs

(Photo: Last week's Butcher's Cut -- Braised country pot roast, fontina cheese creamed polenta, tomato zucchini relish atop)

08/23/2026

08/22/2026

🔥Butcher's cut special: 30 oz locally raised, Jenner Beef Tomahawk Ribeye

(This photo is from guest Bob Clark who had the Tomahawk last week and sent this image along with the caption: "PHENOM!!!!!!")

08/21/2026

We have several new menu items!
To name a few: Yakisoba noodle bowl, Spanish Mijas, Dulce de Leche Cake

Plus, these current specials:
🌿 Fresh Seafood: wild king salmon, creamed bbq sauce, Cajun dirty rice, asparagus slaw
🌺 Farm to Fork: 3-cheese manicotti, Emily's heirloom tomatoes, pomodoro ragu atop
💜 Butcher's Cut: Country pot roast, potato hash, green beans, cranberry chutney

Wow!

(photo: Chef Adam Ornellas with Judy Wicks, "mother of the local food movement")