A RAIL DINING EXPERIENCE SERVING
The Portsmouth & Newport, Rhode Island Area

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SPRING DINNER MENU

A four-course dinner is served in both The Grand Bellevue Dining Car and Murder on the Bellevue Express

April 2025

Fridays & Saturdays

6:30 pm Departure (Doors open 5:30/Cocktail Hour)

Murder Mystery Show Theme:

“Death of a Gangster”

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APPETIZERS

Optional, 5:30-6:20 pm

(Early Boarding/Cocktail Hour)

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Grazing Board 
Prosciutto Di Parma, Genoa Salami, Mediterranean Olives, Irish Dubliner, Creamy Brie and Maytag Blue Cheese, Grapes, Berries and French Bread Crostini
 

Maryland Crab Cakes

Maryland Lump Blue Crab Meat, Arugula, Lemon Aioli
 

Duck Spring Rolls

Duck Breast-Cabbage-Carrot Spring Rolls, Lightly Fried, Pickled Vegetables and Hoison-Ginger Dipping Sauce 

 Crispy Brussel Sprouts

Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Parmesan Cheese, Roasted Garlic Olive Oil, Dressed Micro Greens and Crispy Shallots 

Classic Caesar

Hearts of Romaine, Creamy Roasted Garlic Dressing, Herbed French Bread Croutons, Shaved Parmesan, Fried Cornmeal Crusted Anchovy

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Garden Greens

Spring Greens, Grape Tomatoes, Cucumber, Shaved Carrot, Julienne Peppers and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Shrimp Cocktail

4 Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail Sauce, Lemon

Oysters on the Half-Shell

6 or 12 Local Oysters, Cocktail and Mignonette Sauce, Lemon

SHELLFISH SAMPLERS

Served With Mignonette, Cocktail Sauce and Lemon

Small Sampler
4 Local Oysters, 4 Shrimp Cocktails, 4 Littleneck Clams on the Half Shell
 

Grand Bell Sampler

10 Local Oysters, 6 Shrimp Cocktails, 8 Littleneck Clams on the Half Shell​

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~FOUR COURSES INCLUDED~
 

AMUSE BOUCHE
Chef’s Choice

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INTERMEZZO

Raspberry Sorbet

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ENTREE
Your pre-selected entree is cooked by our highly skilled culinary team in our kitchen car, Bellevue Clipper. We take pride in using only the best cuts of meat and fresh vegetables for our dishes.

 Grilled Filet of Beef

Potato Rosti, Cipollini Onion Jam, Haricot Vert, Crispy Shallot- Forest Mushroom, and Cabernet Demi-Glace
 

Roasted Statler Chicken Breast

Roasted-Mashed Fingerling Potato, Broccolini, Roasted Peppers, Sweet Garlic-Chicken Jus

Phyllo Wrapped Chilean Sea Bass

Basil-Phyllo wrapped Seared Sea Bass, Charred Tomatoes, Patty Pan Squash, Whipped Potato, Lemon Beurre Blanc

Lamb Porterhouse Chops

Seared Lamb Chops, Warm Tomato-Feta Panzanella, Haricot Vert, Port Wine-Lamb Reduction

Seafood Masala

Sauteed Shrimp and Scallops, Indian Tomato Masala, Broccolini, Jasmine rice

 Portobello Mushroom-Vegetable Medley

Marinated Roasted Portobello, Jasmine Rice, Roasted Tomato, Broccolini, Wilted Greens and Balsamic Drizzle

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DESSERT

Your choice of

Chocolate Lava Cake a la mode

Blueberry-White Chocolate Cheesecake 

Tahitian Vanilla Crème Brulé

Salted Caramel Crunch cake​​

Consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

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Menu items may contain or come into contact with WHEAT, SHELLFISH, EGGS, PEANUTS, TREE NUTS, and MILK. Please inform your server if you have ANY food allergies.

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COCKTAILS, WINE, AND BEER

SIGNATURE COCKTAILS

Grand Bellevue Espresso Martini
Vodka, espresso, Kahlua, Baileys

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Roundhouse Rum Punch
Thomas Tew Rum, coconut rum, orange and pineapple juices, lemonade

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Two Spikes Lemonade
vodka, honey whiskey, lemonade

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Sunset Margarita
tequila, blood orange, triple sec, lime

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SEASONAL COCKTAILS

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Pistachio Martini

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Bramble
London Dry Gin, Chambord, lemon juice, simple syrup, fresh berries

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The Boulevardier
Knob Creek Rye, Campari, sweet vermouth, orange twist

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Tennessee Tea
Jack Daniels Honey, iced tea, lemonade, mint garnish

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French Martini
Grey Goose Vodka, Chambord, pineapple juice, lemon twist

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Purple Rain
Rhodium Vodka, pineapple juice, blue curacao, grenadine

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Lemondrop Martini
Grey Goose Le Citron, Cointreau, lemon juice, simple syrup

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Velvet Rope
Grey Goose La Poire Pear Vodka, fresh red grapefruit juice, elderflower, lemon juice, simple syrup

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Sin-Chata
Salted caramel vodka, RumChata, Ghirardelli sea salt caramel drizzle, whipped cream, cinnamon OPTION, chocolate liqueur

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WINE
White, Rose, Red, and Sangria​
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Chateau Ste Michelle- Pinot Gris
Caposaldo- Pinot Grigio

Oyster Bay- Sauvignon Blanc 
Ferrari-Carano- Chardonnay 
Kendall Jackson- Chardonnay 
Flowers- Chardonnay 
King Fu Girl- Riesling
7 Daughters-Moscato 
Fleurs de Prairie-Rose
Cupcake-Rose​​

Boen- Pinot Noir
Bogle- Merlot
Josh- Cabernet
Justin- Cabernet

Mionetto-Prosecco
Ruffino-Prosecco 
Veuve Clicquot - Brut Champagne
Veuve Clicquot Rose- Brut Champagne 

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BEER

Narragansett Lager
Whalers Rise APA
Newport Craft Amber Ale
Newport Rhode Trip IPA
Leinenkugel Summer Shandy
Corona/Corona Premier
Ceria Grainwave Non-Alcoholic

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SOFT DRINKS

Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
Ginger Ale
Sweet Tea
Unsweetened Ice Tea