Farewell old friend. You will be missed. Their brunch was one of the finest in Los Angeles. The size of their sausage patty was ginormous. And they had waiters not wait staff or servers, which don't exist anymore.

4/2025. Closed/ burned out/windows boarded up/ fenced off. Last visit was over two years ago. Last LA visit good food, service, ambiance , valet parking. Across street from old Good Samaritan Hospital , now PIH healthcare.

I MISS YOU PACIFIC DINING CAR! PLEASE REOPEN SOON! Those late night egg Benedict's, baseball steak or whatever I felt the urge for at WHATEVER time of day was simply DEVINE!!!!! The service always IMPECCABLE! The ambiance was classy and upscale. Please come back!

This place is sadly closed now. It was nostalgic and even though it really wasn't an actual train dining car once you stepped inside you were magically transported to one. I will always have fond memories of this place and we were fortunate enough to snag some memorabilia when they were auctioning off the memories of this place. I hope to see this place reopen to its many customers who still remember how great it was to be able to get black tie service of filet and eggs at 2am.

Oh no!!!! This was on the top of my list!!! I was just ready to make a reservation and surprise for a birthday! My heart is literally broken!!! Please open back up asap...Please!!!!!

I miss---- the steak breakfasts ! The best service and incredible atmosphere! Please come back- please come back. It's not LA without you.

Love this secret spot I feel wealthy having tea there Love the staff uniform Valet is nice to have even though right in front Definitely get some tea there Steaks omg delicious Beautiful cozy restaurant

Was sad to read they closed down the Santa Monica location permanently due to COVID-19 and was surprised I haven't written a review for this location. It's been in movies and TV shows, latest was the final season of Bosch. Built in 1921 out of a train car it's like stepping in time when you walk in the door. Service is what you can only get from these classic restaurants. Last time I was here was a road trip to San Antonio Winery. We ate here for lunch first and then headed on over. This is pre-covid, looks like this location is temporarily closed. My wife and I both had their famous baseball sirloin with garlic mushrooms. When it came out to the table the aroma was mouth watering. When I think of sirloins I think of chewy, yet this baseball cut was as tender as a filet mignon. was seasoned perfectly and my wife and I were both blown away how good it was. The garlic mushrooms were also fantastic and paired up perfectly with the steak. Only thing keeping this place 5 stars is the prices are insane. I think my iced tea was almost $5! But, coming here once in awhile is a treat and it's like stepping into another world. I really REALLY miss eating out due to this stupid effen virus and I cannot wait to return to this epic establishments once they reopen and the virus is over. I took pictures but for some reason their not showing up in my review.

How did I not know about this place? Founded in 1921, this 24/7 restaurant is one of the oldest restaurant in Los Angeles. PDC first opened in the backyard of a home of the founder's friend. The goal was to mimic a railway dining car experience. It's been at its current location since 1923. As if that weren't enough, it's been in a few movies, the most famous being Training Day. My visit was on an early Tuesday morning for breakfast. The parking lot (valet only) was empty. Metered street parking was available. The first thing I noticed approaching the front door was the sign that read the restaurant offers shuttle service to the Staples center, Nokia Theatre, Disney Concert Hall and the Music Center. Upon entering, I immediately felt as if I hopped on a train and was getting ready to travel. I actually think the first room was an old dining car. The ceiling was low, the room was dimly lit, and the room was narrow. Square windows lined the walls. Deep rich colors (brown, green, red) were the color theme. My party of 3 had the restaurant to ourselves for a good 15 mInutes until a party of 5 arrived and were seated in the same room. Being the only ones there for a moment, I took the opportunity to check out the other rooms (wine room, bar, other dining areas). I was surprised at how expansive he restaurant was. It seemed like I just keptt finding rooms. The menu had 2 complete pages of breakfast options. Most options were standard. What stood out was the lyonnaise potatoes. Obviously, I ordered them as my side with my egg white omelette. The other 2 in my party had the French Toast and Breakfast Meat plate and the "Two Eggs and... " dish. Our food arrived quickly, was plated well, and was in large portion. Everything was delicious! Highlights - The potatoes were mixed with onions and were light and crispy. The strawberry jam I used on my bread was amazing. Service was outstanding! The gentleman who served us was attentive, warm, and accommodating. Prices were on the higher side but worth the experience. So happy to have finally found out about PDC. Better late than never... * There is also a PDC in Santa Monica.

After trying out Pacific Dining Car's Santa Monica location, we wanted to compare it to this location after hearing about the 98 cents baseball steak promotion. 5 stars!!!!! Absolutely love the decor of the Westlake location way more when compared to the Santa Monica location since there's actually a railway car transformed into a dining room. Found out online that the Westlake location is the original, and this is truly evident when you first walk in given the incredible charm of the restaurant which makes you feel you traveled back in time to the early 20th century. We ordered the 98 cent Baseball Steaks along with the Dining Car Salad (shared between 2), Maine Lobster Mashed Potatoes Side, and Citrus Garlic Asparagus Side. Cooked medium rare, the baseball steak was cooked perfectly tender and juicy, and it was super comforting and delicious, especially when we added the complimentary smothered mushrooms and onions. Don't forget to ask for the complimentary steak sauces and accompaniments. My steak went so perfectly well with the lobster mash and asparagus sides. Every bite of the lobster mash had lobster pieces, and I will definitely order this side dish again with my steak when I come back, and I will be back! We signed up online for the 98 cent baseball steak special and found the process extremely easy. We even had to request a date change to our reservation, which was happily and promptly accommodated. As with the Santa Monica location, the Westlake location has a staff that goes above and beyond for the guests. The staff was super friendly and welcoming. Definitely will be back soon to celebrate special occasions or simply to have a wonderful steak. The Westlake location goes on my list of places to get a good steak! There's valet parking available, but we found free street parking on Wilshire Boulevard. To save a little money, look for free street parking.