Menus & Boxed Lunches

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We’ve curated a specialty menu just for our passengers as they travel down the rails. All meals are prepared fresh onboard by our chef and kitchen staff and served by a private attendant. We proudly blend southern favorites with fresh and healthy sides to provide a memorable dining experience. Meals are pre-selected at time of booking to ensure all are fully satisfied!

Southern Pork Lunch (GF)

Sliced pork loin with a drizzle of Sweet Baby Ray’s Southern BBQ sauce, garlic red skin mashed potatoes, and green beans.

Roast Beef Dinner

Sliced roast beef with gravy, garlic red skin mashed potatoes, and green beans.

Vegetarian Salad

Spring mix with onion, tomato, cucumber, egg, crackers, and ranch. Gluten free and/or Vegan preparation available upon request.

Salad with Chicken

Grilled chicken on spring mix with onion, tomato, cucumber, egg, crackers, and ranch. Gluten free available upon request.

Grilled Chicken Lunch (GF)

Grilled chicken with a garlic spread drizzle, garlic red skin mashed potatoes, and green beans.

Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwich

Cajun seasoned pulled pork rubbed with our special spices then slow roasted to perfection and simmered in Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce served on a soft brioche bun with coleslaw, baked beans, and kettle-style chips.

Hy-Rail Vegetarian Flatbread

A thick layer of roasted red pepper hummus topped with a vibrant blend of arcadian blend spring mix, kale, shaved brussel sprouts, napa cabbage, red onion, diced tomatoes, and creamy vinaigrette dressing wrapped in a tomato basil tortilla. Served with coleslaw and kettle-style chips.

Cheesy Ham Hashbrown Casserole

Golden baked cheddar cheese, ham, and hashbrown casserole served with a blueberry muffin and a seasonal fruit.

Vegetarian Bagel Sandwich

Gluten free bagel smothered with a vegan cream cheese, fresh spinach, red onion, and tomato. Served with a seasonal fruit. V, VEG, GF

Shrimp & Grits

Southern creamy cheese grits topped with skewered shrimp and scallions. Served with warm cinnamon apples and a blueberry muffin.

Cheesy Ham Hash Brown Casserole

Golden baked cheddar cheese, ham, and hashbrown casserole served with warm cinnamon apples and a blueberry muffin.

Vegetarian Bagel Sandwich

Gluten free bagel smothered with a vegan cream cheese, fresh spinach, red onion, and tomato. Served with a seasonal fruit. V, VEG, GF

Pulled Pork Platter

Cajun seasoned pulled pork rubbed with our special spices and the slow roasted to perfection served with creamy cheddar macaroni and cheese, house made coleslaw, and 2 soft slider buns. Choice of BBQ sauces to compliment.

Vegetarian Kale Salad

A vibrant blend of arcadian blend spring mix, kale, shaved brussel sprouts, napa cabbage, red onion, grape tomatoes, dried cranberries, and garnished with corn tortilla strips. Both ranch and raspberry vinaigrette, crackers and cheese compliment. V, VEG, GF

Boxed Lunches

Save money by planning ahead and dining onboard by pre purchasing one of our boxed lunches! Great food for a great value! You can purchase these lunches during your reservation process, either online or over the phone. Packaged picnic-style, boxed, and ready to enjoy on the train. The boxed lunches are available for pick up with proof of purchase on the depot deck at the Café. If you are riding in the First Class or Premium Open Air on the Nantahala Gorge excursions, you will choose from the previously listed menu options.

SUBSTITUTIONS MAY BE MADE BASED ON CURRENT SUPPLY SHORTAGES.

 

Thinly sliced Smoked Ham Sandwich

$13

Hearty portion of sliced ham, cheddar cheese, lettuce, and tomato. Mayonnaise and mustard on the side. Kettle style chips, cookie, and a 24 ounce bottle of water included.

Roasted Turkey Breast Sandwich

$13

Thinly sliced roasted turkey, cheddar cheese, lettuce, and tomato. Mayonnaise and mustard on the side. Kettle style chips, cookie, and a 24 ounce bottle of water included.

Autumn Berry Chicken Salad Sandwich

$13

Tender chunks of all-natural white meat chicken mixed with mayonnaise and a touch of olive oil, hint of sweet honey, cranberry and pecan pieces. Kettle style chips, cookie, and a 24 ounce bottle of water included.

Vegetarian Wrap

$13

A thick layer of roasted red pepper hummus topped with a vibrant blend of Arcadian blend spring mix, kale, shaved Brussels sprouts, Napa cabbage, red onion, diced tomatoes, and creamy vinaigrette dressing wrapped in a tomato basil tortilla. Kettle style chips, cookie, and a 24 ounce bottle of water included.

Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich

$10

A grape flavored PB&J built for kids by Smucker’s Uncrustable®. Served with a bag of Ms. Vicki’s Kettle Chips, chocolate chip Grandma’s cookies and a 24 oz. sport cap bottled water. *Peanut Allergy Warning. Non-GMO* Try the adult option with double the PB&J! $13.00

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