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DINNER TRAIN SERVICE

Dinner Train Tickets
For more information scroll down or call: 262-642-3263
Advance Reservations Required.
​Note: tickets go on sale Monday February 16th at Noon.


Cost includes meal and gratuity. Soft drinks, beer, wine, and cocktails will be available for purchase.
Ticket prices listed below are per person and subject to taxes and fees.
Reservations are non-refundable. Visa, MasterCard and Discover are accepted.
We understand that exchanges may be necessary.
Please request any exchanges no later than 7 days prior to your scheduled event.


The dress code is business casual and high heels are not recommended.
​
Click here for our offerings for special dietary needs. 
​N
ote: order any entree and write a note at checkout in the "Special Dietary Needs" box.

If you are purchasing tickets as a gift for someone else, please email [email protected]
​with your Order ID and a name we can add to the order for pickup.
May - September Schedule:
Check-in / Boarding: 5:00 PM
Departure: 5:30 PM*

Return: 7:30 PM
(Except Spring, Fall and Chicago Lunch Trains at 12:00PM,
Picnic in the Park Train  at 2PM, and Sunday Brunch Train at 10:30AM)

May
KENTUCKY DERBY - SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026 - $135
Hors d’oeuvres
Southern Pimento Cheese Spread
served with petite toasts

Salad Course
Southern Sweet Potato & Spinach Salad
spring mix, fresh spinach, diced sweet potatoes, blue cheese crumbles, 
honey glazed pecans, herb buttermilk dressing


Small Plates
Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders
maple bourbon roasted turkey, hickory smoked bacon and Swiss Cheese, in a garlic aioli sauce served on a sweet dinner roll 
served with dill pickled cucumbers

Shrimp & Smoked Grits
tasso gravy

Dessert
Dirty Derby Bread Pudding
chocolate chip bread pudding topped with a caramel rum sauce and finished with a cinnamon sugar sprinkle

5:30PM-6:30PM Back at the Depot for the Race!
 
Appetizers
Brown Sugar Southern Chicken Bites
sweet & savory bite wrapped in smokey bacon
Bacon Deviled Eggs
garnished with a green scallion
Andouille Tart
andouille sausage  mustard onion chutney served in a tart shell
Purchase
MOTHER'S DAY - SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026 - $125
Hors d’oeuvres
Wisconsin Cheese & Sausage Board

Salad
Burrata, Arugula & Compressed Cantaloupe Salad
honey balsamic glaze

Entree
Petite Filet Oscar
Grilled Filet topped with Jumbo prawns, bearnaise & asparagus spears
served on a bed of spring vegetables and toasted couscous

Dessert
Chocolate Trifle Cheesecake
Purchase
Spring Lunch TRAIN - Thursday, MAY 13, 2026 - $99
Hors d’oeuvres
Wisconsin Cheese Board

Salad
Spring Greens Salad
mixed greens, grape tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, and basil vinaigrette

Entree
Peperoni Ripiene
Bell peppers stuffed with seasoned ground beef & pork,
Vidalia onions, jasmine rice, fresh garlic, topped with homemade marinara & mozzarella
accompanied by Spring Sugar Snap Peas
Dinner Rolls with butter


Dessert
Rhubarb Shortbread Bars
vanilla bean mousse
Purchase
June
FATHER'S DAY - SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2026​ - $125
Hors d’oeuvres
Wisconsin Cheese & Sausage Board

Salad Course
Wedge Salad
iceberg lettuce wedge, Hidden Valley cheddar cheese, cherry tomatoes,
bacon crumbles, parmesan croutons, blue cheese crumbles, French dressing 


Entrée
Bavarian Pork Chop
10-ounce bone-in chop braised with sauerkraut and pork belly
pineapple bourbon chutney 
accompanied by:

Mashed Potatoes 
butter, heavy cream, sea salt & cracked pepper
Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables
tossed in olive oil 
Dinner Rolls
butter

Dessert Course
Elegant Farmer Apple Pie
served with cream and sugar
Purchase
July
Chicago Lunch - SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2026 - $105
Salad
Chicago Style Salad
mixed greens, sliced tomatoes, chopped onion, skewered pickle & celery salt sprinkled sport pepper, mustard vinaigrette 

Entrée 
BBQ Baby Back Ribs 
slow roasted baby back ribs served with Twin Anchors prohibition sauce Twin Anchors is located in one of Chicago's historic
old town buildings.  One of Frank Sinatra's favorites.  His Order..."Ribs, and keep em coming."

Fresh Baked Rolls  with butter

Desset
Brownie!
This must-eat dessert was first created at the Palmer House Hotel, features
a dense fudgy texture and a glossy, chocolately top
Purchase
STARS & STRIPES - SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2026 - $130
 Hors d’oeuvres
Wisconsin Cheese & Sausage Board
 
Salad
Artisan Salad
artisan lettuce, Hill Vallet cheddar cheese, sliced radishes, shredded carrots,
garlic croutons, Eastshore mustard vinaigrette
 
Entrée
Grilled Filet
grilled certified angus beef with blue cheese
accompanied by:
Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes
bacon, scallions, cheese, heavy cream, sea salt & cracked pepper
Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables tossed in brown butter
Dinner Roll with butter
 
Dessert
Strawberry Cream Cheese garnished with fresh fruit
Purchase
August
SURF 'N TURF - SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2026 - $150
Hors d’oeuvres
Wisconsin Cheese Board

Salad
Raspberry Walnut Salad
artisan lettuce, diced cucumbers, fresh raspberries, chopped walnuts, raspberry vinaigrette

Entrée
Surf ‘N Turf
filet topped with skewered garlic roasted shrimp
accompanied by:

Truffle Oil Potatoes
Farm Fresh Vegetables
local farm fresh assorted sautéed vegetables, fresh herbs
Dinner Rolls
butter

Dessert Course
Tiramisu Cupcakes
wafer cookie garnish
Purchase
Wine and cheese tasting - SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2026 - $115
The four course wine and cheese tasting includes:
 
Sparkling Ruffino Organic Prosecco
Crisp, clean, and delicate with fine bubbles on the palate. Intense flavors of apple and peach lead to a pleasant finish with lingering fruit and floral notes.
Served with a crostini of soft brie cheese, sliced pears, roasted almonds, drizzled with locally sourced honey
 
The Dreaming Tree Chardonnay
Rich and fruity upfront, finishing crisp and elegant.
Served with a gorgonzola stuffed jumbo shrimp wrapped with prosciutto
 
The Dreaming Tree Pinot Noir
Bright ruby in color with ripe flavors and aromas of cherry, wild strawberry, vanilla, and caramel.
Served with an antipasto board: pecorino cheese, herbed olives, burrata skewer, sopressata, roasted red peppers, grilled naan
 
Unshackled Cabernet Sauvignon
Opens with aromas of plum and blackberry with a hint of olive.
Served with Belgian chocolate ganache cheesecake, fresh fruit garnish
Purchase
SOUTHERN DELIGHT - SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026 - $145
Hors d’oeuvres
Southern Shrimp Dip

served with Alabama crackers

Salad Course
Slaw Salad
mixed greens, red cabbage, grated carrots, brussels sprouts, 
green onion, bell peppers, honey lime vinaigrette


Entrée
Baby Back Pork Ribs
char-grilled, dressed with bourbon bbq sauce
accompanied by:

Creamy Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
served with pepper gravy & scallion garnish
Sautéed Summer Kernelled Confetti Corn
fresh garlic, sweet corn kernels, confetti bell peppers, herb butter & sea salt
Jalapeño Corn Bread
honey butter

Dessert Course
Cinnamon Peach Cobbler Cheesecake
whipped cream
Beer Tasting - SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2026 - $125
​Enjoy a 2-1/2 hour excursion with heavy hors d'oeuvres while tasting a variety of beers brewed today, including weissbiers, lagers, ales, and steam beers. The tasting will be led by an expert from Black Point Estate. Many more styles of beer will be discussed than we could possibly taste in one evening! The talk will also introduce you to five beer barons who summered on Geneva Lake over the decades, and you'll learn about the evolution of the craft beer movement.​
September
Sunday Bruch - Sunday, SEPTEMBER 13, 2026 - $125
This two to two and a half hour round trip departs at 10:30am SUNDAY and stops at
Indianhead Park in Mukwonago before returning to East Troy.

Brunch on the train will include:

Course One
Breakfast Charcuterie Board
waffle wedges, fresh berries, jam, chocolate chips, pecans, syrup

Course Two
Crustless Cheese & Spinach Quiche
accompanied by
Smoked Applewood Bacon
Mandarin Orange Spinach Salad
citrus poppyseed dressing

Course Three
Braided Maple & Pecan Danish

Coffee & Juice
Orange Juice
Dark Roast Regular & Decaf Coffee & Tea
served with cream and sugar
​
Soft drinks and Mimosas will be available for purchase from our bar.
 
If anyone in your group has special dietary needs or requires vegan, vegetarian
or gluten-free options please write a note at checkout in the "Special Dietary Needs" box
Purchase
FALL HARVEST - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2026 - $140
Hors d’oeuvres
Wisconsin Cheeseboard

Salad Course
Chopped Kale Salad
kale mixed with baby greens, red cabbage, kohlrabi, pumpkin seeds, 
poppy seed dressing


Entrée
Beef Bourguignon
beef braised in red wine flavored with organic rainbow carrots, 
celery, mushrooms, onions and garlic

Roasted Garlic & Chipotle Smashed Calico Potato
Roasted Fall Farm Fresh Vegetables with shallot butter
Dinner Rolls with butter, thyme garnish

Dessert Course
Apple Spice Cake with cream cheese frosting
Purchase
Fall Lunch - Thursday, SEPTEMBER 24, 2026 - $110
Join us for a unique ride through the Wisconsin countryside enjoying the Fall colors
as you have lunch in our vintage dining cars.
 
Cash bar on board. Lunch served on the train includes:
 
Hors d’oeuvres
Wisconsin Cheese & Sausage Board
 
Salad Course
Fall Crunch Salad
mixed greens, apple slices, craisins, celery, & balsamic vinaigrette
 
Lunch Entrée
Grilled Pork Medallions
Five spice cream sauce
accompanied by:
Whipped Browned Butter Potatoes
Sautéed Root Vegetables
Dinner Rolls with butter
 
Dessert
Elegant Farmer Apple Cider Doughnut Cheesecake
 
Beverages
Dark Roast Regular & Decaf Coffee or Hot Tea
served with cream and sugar
 
If anyone in your group has special dietary needs or requires vegan, vegetarian or gluten-free options please write a note at checkout in the "Special Dietary Needs" box.
Purchase
autumn Glow - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2026 - $140
​Enjoy the beautiful Fall colors as you ride through the Wisconsin countryside on vintage dining cars
​enjoying a wonderful 4 course meal.
 Cash bar on board.
Dinner served on the train includes:

 
Hors d’oeuvres
Wisconsin Cheeseboard
 
Salad
Mixed Green Salad
mixed greens, dried cranberries, spiced pecans,
blue cheese crumbles, balsamic vinaigrette
 
Entrée
Whiskey Glazed Brisket
slow roasted with BBQ sauce
accompanied by:
Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
Sauteed Fall Vegetable Mélange
Dinner Rolls with butter
 
Dessert
Apple Cider Crumb Cakes with salted caramel drizzle
October
October Schedule:
Check-in: 4:30 PM
Departure: 5:00 PM

Length: 2 to 2.5 hours
(Except Harvest Colors Lunch Train
​which departs at 12:00 Noon)
OKTOBERFEST - SATURDAY, october 3, 2026 - $140
Enjoy an Oktoberfest themed meal served at your table on our vintage dining cars as you ride through the Wisconsin countryside. 
Cash bar on board – Special Oktoberfest beers will be available.  
 Dinner served on the train includes:

Salad
Cucumber Dill Salad
mixed greens, sliced cucumbers, fresh dill vinaigrette

Entrée
Sauerbraten 
slowly braised beef roast seasoned with cabbage, 
brussels sprouts, bacon & apples
accompanied by:
German Dill Mashed Potatoes
Carrots & Leeks
sautéed with brown butter

Dessert
German Chocolate Cupcake
toasted coconut, housemade caramel drizzle

Dark Roast Regular & Decaf Coffee or Hot Tea
served with cream and sugar ​​
Purchase
EpicurEan express - saturday, OCTOBER 10, 2025 - $195

Enjoy the finest meal the ETRM has ever offered, Shrimp Newburg and Filet Mignon, in a 5 course dinner served at your elegant table while our vintage dining cars ride through the Wisconsin countryside. 
Cash bar on board.  

Course One
Chef’s Charcuterie Board
bacon wrapped blue cheese stuffed dates, Italian olives, soppressata rose,
Hill Valley cheese, Vidalia onion dip with sea salt flatbread, dark Belgian chocolate

Course Two
Crispy Prosciutto, Fennel, and Pickled Apple Salad
arugula, mixed greens, crispy prosciutto, picked apple slices, candied pecans,
blackberry balsamic vinaigrette

Course Three
Classic Shrimp Newburg
shrimp and buttery sherry cream, served in a pastry shell

Course Four
Filet Mignon
center cut Filet Mignon, port wine button mushrooms, garlic demi glaze
accompanied by:
Dauphinoise Potatoes
Asparagus Mélange
herb bundle garnish

Course Five
Triple Chocolate Brownie Cheesecake
layers of vanilla brown butter mousse, Ghirardelli triple chocolate brownies,
chocolate ganache

Dark Roast Regular & Decaf Coffee or Hot Tea
served with cream and sugar ​
Purchase
Sweetest Day - Saturday, OCTOBER 17, 2026 - $160
Hors d’oeuvres
Wisconsin Cheese & Sausage Board

Salad Course 
Autumn Walnut Salad
mixed greens, spinach, arugula, dried apricots & cranberries, 
candied walnuts, citrus honey vinaigrette  

 
Entrée
Filet Mignon
Grilled filet mignon ,
topped with roasted garlic button mushrooms and Vidalia onions
accompanied by:

Brown Butter Mashers 
with housemade cured bacon gravy
Roasted Seasonal Vegetables  
tossed in brown butter 
Soft Rolls 

Dessert 
Pumpkin Latte Cheesecake with Espresso Brownie Crust
with fresh fruit garnish​
Purchase
 HaRvest color lunch - Wednesday, OCTOBER 21, 2026 - $110
Join us for a unique ride through the Wisconsin countryside enjoying the Fall colors
as you have lunch in our vintage dining cars.

 Cash bar on board. Lunch served on the train includes:

Hors d’oeuvres
Wisconsin Cheese & Sausage Board

Salad Course
Supper Club Salad
romaine, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers & French dressing
 
Lunch Entrée
Roasted Beef Tips
accompanied by:
Whipped Garlic Potatoes
Sauteed Seasonal Vegetable
Dinner Rolls butter
 
Dessert
Elegant Farmer Apple Pie
 
Beverages
Dark Roast Regular & Decaf Coffee or Hot Tea
served with cream and sugar
Purchase
ADULT HALLOWEEN - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2026 - $160
Join us for a unique adult Halloween evening.  Costumes encouraged!  Bring your friends in their favorite costumes to celebrate Halloween with a ghost inspired meal and ride through the countryside at twilight.  Don't miss the fun, this train sells out every year!  
Full cash bar on board.  Dinner served on the train includes:

​Hors d’oeuvres
Cauldron Dip
served with twisted pretzels

Salad
Spooky Salad
mixed greens, olives, shredded mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, red wine vinaigrette

Entrée
Cider Marinated Short Ribs
accompanied by:
Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
Seasonal Fall Vegetable
Sesame Squash Rolls with butter

Dessert
Apple Cider Doughnut Cheesecake
​

Dark Roast Regular & Decaf Coffee or Hot Tea
served with cream and sugar
Purchase

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General Dinner Train Information
The entire train is a non-smoking environment.
Seating is in the form of tables for two and four, to a maximum of fifty persons per each of the two dinner cars.

Our elegant dinner train experiences are geared for adults only.
​If you are looking for a family-friendly alternative, please click here to navigate to our Picnic in the Park train.

Charters
Charters to suit any occasion . . . from business luncheons to birthday parties!
Chartered trips may make stopovers with advance planning. You may customize a
chartered event with several options: You might like to provide live entertainment, your own or special food, displays, ceremonies and presentations, or other features. For special occasions, table arrangements may be reconfigured for special needs, such as making room for musical groups, presentations and displays, or that giant birthday cake. For more information about lunch and dinner charters, please click here.

Location

Board the train at:

East Troy Depot: 2002 Church Street, East Troy, WI


​Spring and summer regular trains also board at:
The Elegant Farmer Platform
1545 Main St., Mukwonago, WI

Contact Us

​Phone: 262-642-3263 
Mailing Address:
PO Box 943
East Troy, WI 53120
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