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    My Old Kentucky Dinner Train

    4.1 (97 reviews)
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    First good news...ambiance is lovely ,service was great,drinks good. We did the murder mystery dinner. Bought Tix back in Nov for our anniversary....January brought an ice storm and blizzard and the ride was canceled we opted to reschedule for late March . We made it to Bardstown and missed the train due to a car wreck holding us up. I was gutted,first trip overnight off the farm in 6 years and was beyond our control.We emailed them immediately from the Red Rose Inn where we overnighted(highly recommend it's excellent!). A bazillion emails and phone calls late and a 20 percent rebooking fee later we did the red last night ($402 plus tip!) We sat with a couple also celebrating their anniversary who were from Bowling Green and very sweet .They randomly sat with us while we waited in the depot to board and we discovered we were sitting at same table! We boarded last...the ambiance is beautiful old Pullman style dining car.Salads and crackers and a cheese dip ball was sitting there waiting for us and water.Drink orders taken and served straight away .Your choice is sweet r unsweetened tea (or half cut like I do) or alcohol is additional.Food Order was confirmed and they easily subbed veg and starches .(mashed or fried potatoes)Also happy to sub desserts. We had mahi-mahi and prime rib.My husband could not eat his meal.It was awful.I choked down a very dry Mahi Mahi.Our seat mates also struggled ...one had Mahi Mahi the other the pork.Pork went largely uneaten as did the sides.Lindsay our serve was very sweet.We asked for extra rolls and she brought us some.They were warm and honestly the best part of the dinner.Dessert was another blow of shattered dreams and despair ,the lemon blueberry cake was dry ...crumbly ...old...the pecan pie was extra oozy and tastes of refrigerator the crust was dry and sandy. The scenery ...I saw a lot of slum lord places and trees.They had you a card with highlight to look for but nobody announced anything or gave any other information.I completely missed the trestle.We did see Jim Beam. The show...was very simple to solve and ended with a proposal which was sweet.It was fun and someone won the prize .Cast was bubbly and charismatic. Overall now investing 2 nights off the farm arranging help,2 tanks of gas,2 overnight stays in Bardstown and $402 plus tip...wouldn't do it again .Bardstown is cute with lots bourbon if that's your thing and lots of history which is interesting. Lots of great places to stay and restaurants to partake of for much less and a better meal!

    Chicken florentine
    Summer S.

    Brought my kids on the North Pole version of the dinner train today. The salads were fine but I didn't like their signature dressing at all. They do have other options available by request. I had the chicken florentine entree. The chicken was a little tough but I really enjoyed the sauce- I would have liked more sauce, honestly. My kiddo had chicken tenders with carrots and mac&cheese. The carrots were very good kind of sweet and salty. The star was the chocolate mousse cake. Melt in your mouth yummy and not overpoweringly chocolatey. The service was good and the temperature on the train was comfortable. All in all this mediocre meal/experience was not worth the $260 (not including gratuity) for my family of 3.

    Jeremy J.

    We visited here last weekend on Saturday at 7 o'clock. We had a dinner. We had a murder mystery show and a train ride all in one. I got a prime rib, baked potato salad. It was good. It was not the best but it was good. waitress was really nice. The murder mystery show was interesting, we liked it. I didn't know what to expect. The ambience was cool. I like looking out the window seeing the sites. It was Strange staring at a person. I didn't know across from me at the table because I see you with another couple so that was interesting but they were nice. Also, I would recommend it. It's a little expensive in my opinion. It was $315 Before tip

    View from the dinner table
    Terry

    Perfect celebration!! Great food and train ride while trying to solve a Murder Mystery. Full 4 course meal with a perfectly attentive waitstaff. Though it was a true train ride the surroundings were almost intimate! I would highly recommend for any special occasion!

    the mystery train

    Everything was wonderful we really enjoyed ourselves. Service, games, laughter and food was wonderful.

    Roast beef with roasted veg.
    April W.

    Wonderful experience. My husband and I took both our mothers on this excursion. Lovely train car. The meal was much better than I expected! Roast beef & tilapia were our choices. Both were hot and very well prepared. Dessert was just as good. Derby pie and peach cobbler. Whit and Kayla looked after us and did a tremendous job of waiting on our table. Lovely experience with historic landmarks on a gentle train ride.

    Libby V.

    This was fun! A group of us decided to try it and we're glad we did. It was a two hour trip, and only lacked a host to give background on what we were seeing. Something I thought was a "professional farm" turned out to be bourbon storage. Figured that out from a card I picked up afterwards. We were told to arrive at 5 for a 6 o'clock departure. Why? As near as I can figure they wanted you in the bar (at extra cost) and gift shop. Right at 6 we boarded. The servers worked hard, not only checking on your menu choice but serving drinks. I thought I would die of thirst before I got my glass of wine. While food was good, we laughed we paid $100 for a $30 dinner. And while salad and pimento cheese were served to everyone, one at our table didn't get hers and when we pointed it out the server said she would check on it and never got back to us. Turns out two was plenty for the 3 of us. Would I do this again? Probably not. But I'm glad I ticked it off the bucket list. And Bardstown is charming. More on that in another review. Stay tuned for more...

    Dinner
    Sheila C.

    We went on a "lunch" train version of the dinner train. The sun was shining, the food was amazing and the service was beyond reproach. Meal service was chosen prior to boarding, but they do offer a cash bar for those who chose to partake. They even had a "tourist card" that explained the landmarks visible out the windows at the designated mile markers. I am was so impressed with this trip that I am planning to return for their "Murder Mystery Train by Murder and Merriment" trip. If the lunch was any indication of their professionalism, then the murder mystery would be a hoot!

    Pork with pecan sauce
    John M.

    A very enjoyable experience. A three hour train ride with an excellent three course dinner accompanied by a selection of four bourbons. What more could you ask for. The service was impressive and entertaining given that trays of food and drinks were moving around a moving railcar.

    Already started to eat when I decided to take a photo, but this was incredible!!
    Kathy D.

    We so enjoyed our trip while visiting Kentucky for the UF vs UK game (Go Gators!). Not only was it a neat way to see some sights and the beautiful KY countryside, but the food was delicious and the servers worked hard to ensure our experience was good. The best part was that, as a WFPB eater, I was not wanting the Vegetarian option of cheese tortellini, and let them know in advance that I would prefer the veggie sides and potatoes from the other meat options available. I did not get that. Instead, I was delightfully surprised that they went above and beyond to make me a special dish of Spaghetti Squash in a sauce of capers, sun dried tomatoes, etc, that was not only delish, but even better than MY spaghetti squash (which I love and do very well)! Thanks, MOKDT! We recommend you 100% for going above and beyond! Must be that Deep South hospitality!

    Perfectly cooked. Even the green beans were perfect.

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    Really nice experience. The food was great as was the service. The ambiance was very upscale. Location was charming.

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    This was a nice ride with good food. We enjoyed the lunch and the views. It's something to do once when in Bardstown for sure!

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    Really enjoyed the dinner train. The food was excellent. Our server, Jill, was great!

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    Great food. Great service great drinks. Great experience. We'll be back soon. Pleasant train ride.

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    It was wonderful. The dinner was really good. We did the Murder Mystery and everyone kept the train engaged!!

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    Ask the Community - My Old Kentucky Dinner Train

    Is there any better place to sit than another?

    This train is at night. What can you possibly see at night?!

    In the winter months it does get dark on the return trip, but you may catch a pretty sunset! We also have bright lights on the passenger cars so you can see the surroundings.

    Is the train ride a loop or do we need to find a way back to the original destination?

    It is sort of a loop. It goes down the track then the engine pulls it back.

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    Fallout shelter model.

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