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Coast

Coast Starlight


AMTRAK'S Premier Train Traveling between Los Angeles and Seattle.

Children's Lounge/Playarea on the bottom level of a Superliner II coach car, with Videos and Toys. Adult/Parental Supervision Required. A Coast Starlight Exclusive.

Slowly being phased in: Renovated Pacific Parlour Cars. Amtrak West has remodeled two of the First Class Lounge Cars, and plans to do the rest of the Pacific Parlour Car Fleet (5 of them total) soon. Pictures will be posted, once one of these cars show up in Seattle and your internet editor has a camera with him.

Important Notes: There is no smoking allowed on this train, but the train will make extended stops at key stations for smoking breaks. Also, make sure you listen to the station announcements carefully if you are seating in coach. Coach cars are dropped and picked up enroute (Oakland and Portland).

For More Information, please use the following links:

Amtrak's Home Page Coast Starlight-General Information.

DVARP's Amtrak Coast Starlight Train Schedule or

Amtrak's Coast Starlight Home Page for Amenities, Accommodations, Service Guarantee, Route Guide, etc.

Click one of these choices below for sample menus on the Coast Starlight.

Food Notes: These menu choices and prices are subject to change without notice. Margarine and Water are available upon request. All prices include sales and local taxes, and Amtrak accepts major credit cards. Menu last revised April 1999.

Beverage Menu - Both Trains #11 and #14

Non-Alcoholic: Served all day except noted

Freshly Brewed Caravail Coffee - $1.00

Regular or Decaffeinated

Hot Tea - $1.00

Regular or herbal

Iced Tea (Lunch and Dinner only) - $1.00

Regular or herbal

Glass of Chilled Juice (Breakfast only) - $1.00

Apple, Orange or Tomato.

Milk - $1.00

Mimosa (Breakfast only) - $2.50

A delightful blend of champagne and orange juice.

Bottled Water (Lunch and Dinner only) - $1.25

Spring or Sparkling

Soda (Lunch and Dinner Only) - $1.00

Regular or Diet.

Alcoholic: Beer served for Lunch and Dinner, and Wine for Dinner only

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale-Chico, California.--$3.50
Oregon Honey Beer-Portland, Oregon.--$3.50
Pike Place Pale Ale-Seattle, Washington.--$3.50
Budweiser--$2.75
Bud Light--$2.75
Robert Mondavi-Coastal Chardonnay

California-Produced from grapes in the heart of California coast wine region. These premier vineyards in Monterrey, Santa Barbara and Santa Clara counties contribute to the wine's lively fruit character with layers of tropical fruit, melon and crisp apple.--$4.25 for a glass, and $17.00 for a bottle.

King Estate Pinot Giris

Willamette Valley, Oregon - Exotic fruit flavor, a little spicy, a bit lighter than Chardonnay. Oregon's hottest white wine.--$4.25 for a glass, and $17.00 for a bottle.

Columbia Crest Merlot

Columbia Valley, Washington - Founded by Rodney Strong in 1959, this winery continues to produce Cabernets from the best regions of Somona, including Alexander Valley, Dry Creek, and the Russian River Valley. Supple, rich flavors bursting with currant and black cherry fruit with a hint of cedar and creamy oak are rounded by almost 2 years of aging in wood and glass.--$4.25 for a glass, and $17.00 for a bottle.

Simi Rose of Cabernet Sauivignon

Sonoma County, California - Bright strawberry shade of pink wiht aromas of cherries and watermelons. This wine has crisp fruit flavors of tart cherries with a lively , clean finish.--$3.50 for a glass, and $14.00 for a bottle.


Breakfast Menu - Both Trains #11 and #14

As of June 2000.

Two Fresh Eggs - $4.25

Prepared up, over or scrambled. Served with your choice of grits, or hash browned potatoes and white or wheat toast or freshly baked biscuit.

Coast Starlight Omelette (prepared with ham and cheese) - $5.00

An omelette prepared with red and green bell peppers and salsa with your choice of grits or hash brown potatoes and white or wheat toast or freshly baked biscuit.

Steak and Eggs - $7.00

Served with your choice of grits, or hash browned potatoes and white or wheat toast or freshly baked biscuit.

Eggs Benedict - $6.00

Eggs and ham on an English muffin topped with hollandaise sauce served with your choice of grits or hash browned potatoes.

French Toast - $4.75

Two thick slices of egg-dipped French Toast topped with fresh berries. Served with blueberry flavored syrup.

Coach's Oats with Cinnamon and Raisins - $3.75

Served with Cinnamon and raisins, 2% milk and white or wheat toast or freshly baked biscuit.

Lighter Fare - $4.50

A freshly toasted bagel with light cream cheese served with fresh fruit and non-fat fruited yogurt.

Cereals - $3.75

Your choice of Kellogg's Frosted Flakes, Raisin Bran or Muselix. Served with 2% milk and white or wheat toast or freshly baked biscuit.

Classic Pancakes with Berries - $4.50

Stack of three pancakes fresh from the griddle. Served with butter and blueberry syrup.

On the Side - $2.00

A side order of bacon, sausage, or ham.


Lunch Menu - Southbound (#11)

As of June 2000.

14/11 Burger OR Gardenburger - $6.00

Served with or without cheese on a toasted sesame seed bun. Accompanied by lettuce, sliced tomato, red onion, pickle slices and french fries.

Cascade Chicken Salad - $6.50

A salad of field greens and croutons tossed with Caesar dressing, and topped with sliced grilled chicken breast.

Mount Shasta Steak Sandwich - $6.50

Served open face on toasted country bread with caramelized sweet onions and french fries.

Coast Starlight Chicken Pot Pie - $6.25

Breast of chicken, carrots and peas in a chicken gravy topped with a flaky pastry crust served with a dinner roll.

Redding Rotini - $6.50

Corkscrew pasta tossed in Alfedo sauce served with garlic bread.

Soup of the day with any Lunch Entree - $2.00

Ask your server for our two selections.

Soup and Salad - $4.50

A hot bowl of today's soup served with a fresh garden salad.


Lunch Menu - Northbound (#14)

As of June 2000.

14/11 Burger OR GARDENBURGER- $6.00

Served with or without cheese on a toasted sesame seed bun. Accompanied by lettuce, sliced tomato, red onion, pickle slices and French Fries.

The Coastal Wrap - $6.50

Marinated beef, black beans, Spanish rice and cheddar cheese, all wrapped in a flour torilla, then splashed with a wave of red sauce.

Olivera Street chicken fajitas salad - $6.50

Seasoned chicken sauteed with onion, red and green bell peppers, served on a bed of salad greens with corn tortilla chips, fresh cilantro vinaigrette and guacamole.

Coast Starlight Chicken Pot Pie - $6.25

Breast of chicken, carrots and peas in a chicken gravy topped with a flaky pastry crust served with a dinner roll.

Santa Maria Cheese Enchiladas - $6.50

Monterey jack and cheddar cheeses rolled up with scallions, then topped with tomatillo sauce and served with black beans and Spanish rice.

Soup of the day with any Lunch Entree - $2.00

Ask your server for our two selections.

Soup and Salad - $4.50

A hot bowl of today's soup served with a fresh garden salad.


Dinner Menu - Southbound (#11)

All entrees are served with a garden salad with Coast Starlight vinaigrette dressing and dinner rolls.

Willamette Valley Beef Tenderloin - $15.00

Prepared to your preference and served with a sweet and sour blueberry sauce.

Mt. Hood Baked Chicken - $11.50

An 8oz boneless skinless chicken breast filled with smoked mozzarela and basi, then baked to perfection and served in Alfredo sauce.

Pacific Northwest Halibut Filet - $14.25

Grilled to perfection and served with three-pepper relish.

Your choice of two with the above entrees:

Roasted red rose potatoes, garlic mashed potatoes, rice pilaf

Mixed vegetables, or snap peas with pearl onions

Castroville Cheese Tortellini - $10.25

Cheese tortellini and artichoke hearts tossed in a creamy garlic pesto sauce.

Coastal Classic Yankeee Pot Roast - $14.50

A classic that is slowly roasted and served with garlic mashed potatoes and gravy with a choice of vegetables.


Dinner Menu - Northbound (#14)

All entrees are served with a garden salad with Coast Starlight vinaigrette dressing and dinner rolls.

Golden Gate Strip Steak - $15.00

Prepared to your preference in a mushroom marsala sauce.

Yakima Valley Baked Chicken - $11.50

An 8oz boneless skinless chicken breast sauteed in pinor noir and sherry, then baked to perfection a dried cherry sauce.

Oregon Trail Salmon Filet - $14.25

Salmon marinated in soy sauce, ginger and garlic, then topped with toasted sesame seeds and baked.

Your choice of two with the above entrees:

Roasted red rose potatoes, garlic mashed potatoes, rice pilaf

Mixed vegetables, or snap peas with pearl onions

Pacific Coast Penne Pasta - $10.25

Penne pasta tossed with fresh vegetables in a roasted red bell pepper sauce.

Coastal Classic Portland Pork Ribs - $14.50

Half a rack of pork ribs basted in our special barbeque sauce and roasted in our ovens.


Desert Menu - Both Trains #11 and #14

Fruit and Cheese Plate - $3.25

Fresh Fruit with wedges of regional cheeses.

Chocolate Cake - $3.25
Old Fashioned Apple Torte - $3.25
Caramel Turtle Ice Cream Cream Cake - $3.25
Blueberry Cheesecake - $3.25
Vanilla Ice Cream - $1.50

Also served with blueberry syrup or chocolate syrup.

Pie a la mode - $4.75



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