What is the dining car menu like on the Amtrak Southwest Chief?

The dining car on the Amtrak Southwest Chief offers a variety of meals throughout the day, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. There are typically two seatings for each meal, one in the morning and one in the evening, with lunch available for purchase in the lounge car between seatings.

Breakfast options may include scrambled eggs, pancakes, oatmeal, and various sides, while lunch and dinner options often include a choice of entrees such as steak, chicken, fish, pasta, or vegetarian dishes. Meals also come with a choice of sides, salad, bread, and dessert.

The dining car menu is subject to change, and availability may vary based on the route and season. However, Amtrak strives to offer fresh, locally sourced ingredients whenever possible, and provides options for passengers with dietary restrictions or special requests.