Cafe Lafayette Dinner Train

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  Wonderful food, one very entertaining waiter, all waitpersons attentive. We stayed on the bottom levels rather than paying extra $10 each for the observation top dining especially if you are tall or claustrophobic. Main level dining is roomy and has the best views. You can confirm that at the end when allowed to explore everywhere.

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  Posted on 07.03.13 Carolyn H.

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  My parents gave me the best birthday ever in July 2012, with a trip on this dinner train.  It was a truly incredible dining experience!  The entire meal was on par with the finest restaurants in the country and the service was tremendous!  Our server, David (who is the Head Waiter, according to a special on Great Scenic Railway Journeys), really knew how to make us feel special.  He was charming, funny, and perfectly attentive.  I love when a server really gets into their role and the dining experience becomes a living performance.  We had seats in the dome of the "Granite Eagle" train.  It was beautifully appointed, with amazing views of river, meadows, and mountains.  My first courses included delicious scallops and salad.  For the main course, I had the filet mignon, served with mashed potatoes.  It was all perfectly cooked and so so so scrumptious!  I forget now what the desserts were, but I remember we enjoyed them!  My parents surprised me with a birthday cake, that the chef also made on special order.  It included white cake and strawberries, my favorite!  One of my parents ordered the salmon with multi-grain pilaf.  And it looked delicious, as well.  They also have a full bar and I got to order my favorite drink, gin and tonic with Bombay Sapphire.  I can't say enough good things about the Cafe Lafayette Dinner Train.  If you love trains, beautiful scenery, amazing food and dessert, a classy atmosphere, and wonderful service, you will LOVE this dining experience!

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  Posted on 03.24.13 Amber K.

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  Marvelous dining experience.....haut cuisine at its best.....fine meal, excellent wait staff....couldn't be more perfect....our group of five was blown away.....thank you all....

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  Posted on 07.16.12 Sandra G.

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  I would give a rating of 10 stars if it were possible.  This was the BEST experience especially during fall foliage season.  The staff was extremely professional and made sure that everything was done to everyone's liking.  All of the five courses were to the highest standards and they offered a few choices for the appetizers and entrees.  The service was top notch with perfect timing between each course, not too early and not waiting either with great big band jazz music playing in the overhead speakers giving an incredibly relaxed ambience and made for a perfect evening.  I will definitely do it again any time I am in the area.  This is a must do for anyone that wants to enhance their experience to the Franconia Notch area.

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  Posted on 10.14.11 Marc P.

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