This Train Near Portland Is Actually A Restaurant And You Need To Visit

If you have ever wanted to experience a great meal while on a train, head to Hood River and take a ride on the Mt. Hood Railroad. This heritage train trip offers several different fun excursions, including The Pullman Table Dinner Trains and Champagne Brunch trips. Running throughout the summer and fall, these trips take you on a scenic journey paired with fine dining for a unique experience that you will not forget.

Starting in Hood River, the train trip will take you by some magnificent views of Mt. Hood.

A beautifully set table will be waiting for you aboard the train.

Champagne brunch is a great start to the day aboard the Mt. Hood Railroad. Entrees include citrus crepes, steak and eggs, and wild Columbia River salmon, among others.

The train's chef prepares and cooks the the food while en route on the journey. Choose from wild Columbia river salmon, pork tenderloin, beef fillet, or quinoa caponata for an entree, and enjoy a seasonal berry cobbler for dessert.

The trip is relaxing and quiet, as you roll along the train tracks as you eat and enjoy local wines.

Presentation is everything during the excursions, and the chefs work to provide a world class experience.

Embracing a farm-to-table philosophy, the meals are a taste of the best that the Columbia River Valley has to offer.

Both the dinner and brunch trips are 2 1/2 hours long, allowing for leisurely eating and plenty of time to enjoy the beautiful scenery.

There is perhaps no better way to enjoy the sights and tastes of the valley than to travel on this epic train journey for a meal.

Have you been on this train near Portland? It's surely a unique experience you won't soon forget.