
Pacific Dining Car
1310 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90017
About Pacific Dining Car - steak house in Los Angeles, California
Open 24/7, this long-standing steakhouse offers old-school ambiance in a 1920s railcar.
Customer Review Summary
Pacific Dining Car is a historic, family-run restaurant that has been serving customers since 1921 and offers a 24-hour dining experience. The food is highly praised, with standout dishes like steak and lobster bisque, as well as a fantastic filet mignon. Service is consistently noted as excellent, with several reviews highlighting attentive and friendly staff, especially a server named Jaime, who received particular accolades. While the atmosphere is described as classic and elegant, some customers found the prices high, and a few details, like certain sides and desserts, didn't meet expectations. The restaurant is recommended for late-night visits to enjoy budget-friendly options. Overall, it's seen as an iconic dining destination in Los Angeles, worth revisiting for its rich history and quality cuisine.
Key Features
Service options
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
Amenities
- Bar onsite
Customer Reviews
Rating Distribution
Tosh Hostetter
This is an amazing restaurant. Open since 1921 and family run for 4 generations. There is history here. You can also get a steak and some lobster bisque at any hour if the night that will rival most dinner dining restaurants. Service is great and you always feel welcome. When the club is out this is where I want to go.
Darnisha Harris
I love this place. Two weeks ago I posted my experience that wasn't pleasant at all. After being contacted by PDC General Manager, we were invited back as their guest and i must say we showed up and they SHOWED OUT! our service was impeccable as I previously experienced and I just want to thank their entire staff for accommodating us and regaining our trust as customers. We will be back in December to celebrate my fiance's birthday.
Joe Neuburger
An iconic Los Angeles restaurant that's been around for 98 years! Really good food and an amazing atmosphere. Just picture the celebrities sitting there in the 30's, 40's, 50's. It's a high end, classic restaurant, but if you want to check it out without spending a ton, hit them up late at night. They are open 24 hours and their late night menu includes fabulous sandwiches that will fit your budget! Love this place!
Chris Freeman
Very high prices, and I dine in Beverly Hills. And what’s with the screaming Mexican in the kitchen where all night long someone is barking out orders in Spanish? Aye carumba! Not my cup of tea. Steak was great, sides were weak. Service...meh.
Chris Ginnaven
I had the pleasure of eating at the Pacific Dining Car for the first time recently and it was fantastic! I was lucky enough to get a reservation for their anniversary special which features an 8 ounce "baseball" steak for 98 cents for their 98th anniversary of business and I feel like I won the lottery. The steak was perfect 👌. I had a wilted spinach salad appetizer which had figs and candied walnuts with a basalmic vinagerette that was amazing. Old school joint that exceeds expectations 👍
Pamela Balch
Our server, Jaime, was fabulous! He was a wealth of information about the restaurant and the history of the area, accommodated our food allergies, celebrated my birthday and took care of our special requests. The scone was large, hot from the oven and delicious. Jaime brought a large piece of cheesecake with fresh strawberries, blueberries and mint leaves and he and another lovely man sang Happy Birthday, it was very nice! Sadly, the toasted bread for the sandwiches were tough and hard to eat, the cakes for our dessert were frozen and the desserts over all were bland.The neighbourhood the restaurant is located in is scary, but once inside, it is a taste of old world elegance. There are many quaint touches in the different "cars" that were fun to see. But, what it comes down to was Jaime made it completely enjoyable, he was a gem, they are lucky to have him!
Amanda Ayres
Best filet mignon I've ever had. It melts MELTS in your mouth. Service is always spectacular, and I've never had a "just okay" dish here - everything is consistently top notch. Wine lovers will not be disappointed either. Pick anything from any menu at PDC; you will be happy with your choice(s)!!!
Aaron Norris
One of the best breakfast I’ve ever had. Great service, the steak was delicious, and it was a nice, quiet atmosphere. I’ll be back.
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