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Address: 10372 Martinsville Hwy, Danville, VA 24541
Phone: (434) 685-7002
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Reviews
Kevin Jones
They have signature items that I would recommend. The fried catfish, the steaks and burgers are good choices. The side items need improvement. Mac & cheese and sweet potato items are from a can / box with very little seasoning. All in all not a bad experience. I think they’ll do well if they work on improving the side items, moving away from the can foods and going to a true in house / home made will go a long way. Doing so will give it a unique flavor and really help them stand out. Also price for wife and I came to $50.00 which was not bad and the bread appetizers were delicious.
… moreLinda Fain
A few months ago a couple of front desk gals at Brosville Animal Clinic recommended to me The Dining Car, mentioning specifically the burger, which is within sight of the clinic. I live 15 miles away but I frequent that area and we tried The Dining Car. Yes! Delicious food! We’ve gone back 2x recently. My husband says those are the best green beans he’s ever had in a restaurant! We always have leftovers to take home. Very reasonable prices. Delicious food. Comfortable, down home setting. Not fancy. Hannah has waited on us each other time. But I think Hannah needs some help…running around trying to do so much! ❤
… moreCheryl Williams
Omg, the best food I have had in a long time. I had the jalapeno smoked bacon burger with seasoned fries, excellent to say the least, my husband had the NC catfish sandwich with onion rings, the catfish was so moist and the batter was like no other I have ever taste, beautiful golden color as well and the onion rings were fantastic, toped it off with homemade key lime pie which was excellent as well, can’t wait to go again
… moreMarlena Baker
This review ONLY concerns their prices (which is why the review is a neutral 3 stars):
We left as soon as we finally realized what the prices were. We had to ask to make sure, because the very pretty menu just has items with small black blocks after them that appear to just be menu item numbers (no $ signs).
At first, it really seemed that the prices weren’t listed, which was worrisome. I finally noticed that some of the numbers repeated and couldn’t be item numbers, and guessed they are actually the prices. But looking at the steak options, I was shocked and even more confused. They have burger meals for $12, which is affordable. But the numbers beside the steak meals were outrageous. $34? $36? I understand Fillet Mignon being pricer, but a New York Strip? An almost $40 Sirloin?
Comparatively, other sit down restaurants/steakhouses charge $18 or so for a sirloin meal. After verifying the prices with the waitress who was VERY friendly (but was at the moment dealing with unhappy customers at another table), we quickly left without ordering after excusing ourselves and explaining why. The waitress showed me the burger options when I told her the prices are too high for us, but I told her that we were after steak, but thank you anyway.
The prices are likely why there were so few customers in there when we arrived. From the outside, the place looks like another cute little diner in a shopping strip. So naturally, we expected prices to reflect this. However, even being a steakhouse, the prices are far too high. The place doesn’t have the look or feel of an expensive restaurant, so we had no idea. It is a very small space with no ambience, but it’s cute.
I can’t share my thoughts on the quality of the food, however, the people who were complaining at the other table had a list of serious complaints, especially about their steaks, and looked very unhappy. I had to interrupt for a moment to ask the waitress my question because she had not been back to our table since seating us. She and the customers seemed pretty flustered.
My overall thoughts are this: They need a new location that reflects their upscale pricing, more straightforward prices on their menu, and a new name. “The Dining Car” suggests a diner, not a steakhouse. We had to figure out on our own (with some trouble) that the place is not what it appears to be. Even if we can afford an expensive dinner at some point, we won’t be returning there.
… moreWe left as soon as we finally realized what the prices were. We had to ask to make sure, because the very pretty menu just has items with small black blocks after them that appear to just be menu item numbers (no $ signs).
At first, it really seemed that the prices weren’t listed, which was worrisome. I finally noticed that some of the numbers repeated and couldn’t be item numbers, and guessed they are actually the prices. But looking at the steak options, I was shocked and even more confused. They have burger meals for $12, which is affordable. But the numbers beside the steak meals were outrageous. $34? $36? I understand Fillet Mignon being pricer, but a New York Strip? An almost $40 Sirloin?
Comparatively, other sit down restaurants/steakhouses charge $18 or so for a sirloin meal. After verifying the prices with the waitress who was VERY friendly (but was at the moment dealing with unhappy customers at another table), we quickly left without ordering after excusing ourselves and explaining why. The waitress showed me the burger options when I told her the prices are too high for us, but I told her that we were after steak, but thank you anyway.
The prices are likely why there were so few customers in there when we arrived. From the outside, the place looks like another cute little diner in a shopping strip. So naturally, we expected prices to reflect this. However, even being a steakhouse, the prices are far too high. The place doesn’t have the look or feel of an expensive restaurant, so we had no idea. It is a very small space with no ambience, but it’s cute.
I can’t share my thoughts on the quality of the food, however, the people who were complaining at the other table had a list of serious complaints, especially about their steaks, and looked very unhappy. I had to interrupt for a moment to ask the waitress my question because she had not been back to our table since seating us. She and the customers seemed pretty flustered.
My overall thoughts are this: They need a new location that reflects their upscale pricing, more straightforward prices on their menu, and a new name. “The Dining Car” suggests a diner, not a steakhouse. We had to figure out on our own (with some trouble) that the place is not what it appears to be. Even if we can afford an expensive dinner at some point, we won’t be returning there.
Rebecca Wright
The menu has something for everyone, prices are reasonable, and service was friendly.
**I’m amending my original review after today’s experience. I had lunch here with my mother today. We are choosing to still wear masks based on the current virus climate and the fact that I had a severe Covid case earlier this year and I’m still on oxygen. We were greeted very unpleasantly, treated to a loud anti-mask conversation between staff before we even ordered, then treated in a way that was completely opposite of our original visit. We were made to feel extremely unwelcome by our choice wear masks. When we did receive our food, portions were smaller than our last visit and the quality was noticeably lesser. We needed a box and had to go to the register to find one because of waitress never returned to our table. Today will be our last visit to this restaurant. I regret sending business their way after my initial visit.
… more**I’m amending my original review after today’s experience. I had lunch here with my mother today. We are choosing to still wear masks based on the current virus climate and the fact that I had a severe Covid case earlier this year and I’m still on oxygen. We were greeted very unpleasantly, treated to a loud anti-mask conversation between staff before we even ordered, then treated in a way that was completely opposite of our original visit. We were made to feel extremely unwelcome by our choice wear masks. When we did receive our food, portions were smaller than our last visit and the quality was noticeably lesser. We needed a box and had to go to the register to find one because of waitress never returned to our table. Today will be our last visit to this restaurant. I regret sending business their way after my initial visit.
Carolyn Collins
One of the worst dining experiences I’ve ever had!
Bathroom was flooded.
Table was dirty, silverware was too (had to ask for plastic after the second set was dirty)
Bake potatoes were grey! Severely overcooked.
Pinto beans appeared to be refried beans and had absolutely no taste.
Reordered a burger, had a good taste until mid way through I found the long black hair! Oh my gosh!!!!!!!!! I don’t have black hair!!!!
The waitress was very apologetic, the manager offered a dessert, needless to say we all had lost our appetite!!!
… moreBathroom was flooded.
Table was dirty, silverware was too (had to ask for plastic after the second set was dirty)
Bake potatoes were grey! Severely overcooked.
Pinto beans appeared to be refried beans and had absolutely no taste.
Reordered a burger, had a good taste until mid way through I found the long black hair! Oh my gosh!!!!!!!!! I don’t have black hair!!!!
The waitress was very apologetic, the manager offered a dessert, needless to say we all had lost our appetite!!!
F Bradshaw
First visit, and it was quite pleasant! From the moment you walk in and are greeted you feel comfortable. Food was great and very homestyle but plated well! Ribeye for hubby and catfish for me. Menu is small but that just adds to the hometown bistro feel and you can assume it means they concentrate on what they are preparing and serving! Portions were generous, service was friendly and we really enjoyed a local eatery vs. a chain in the area!
… moreSamantha Lee
Went to the dining car tonight with my grandma and it was amazing! Great service and amazing food!!! I had the prime rib, Mac and cheese, and loaded baked potato. My grandma had the prime rib, Brussel sprouts, and whipped sweet potatoes. We had the Asian sautéed shrimp for our appetizer. Everything was so good and such big portions, I am stuffed!
… moreJody D
Nice people, good pancake but most food not especially good.. ‘fried potatoes’ with onions appeared to be cubes from box-frozen and grilled onions placed on top (sorry, but that’s not what fried potatoes and onions are around here.)
Came back months later. Over-medium egg fried all the way through and they have stopped honoring veteran and senior discounts.
… moreCame back months later. Over-medium egg fried all the way through and they have stopped honoring veteran and senior discounts.
April Mae Reid
This used to be an awesome restaurant when its was Linda’s but sadly the food was incredibly disappointing… ordered hamburger steak dryer then the Sahara Desert, with gravy on the side, which was definitely package powder gravy mix that has the consistency of glue with canned green beans that had no seasoning incredibly bland and sad soggy fried okra. Both my favorite restaurants Niki’s and Linda’s both replaced by a establishment I will never ever visiting again.
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