what an interesting spot, have not been here for a while, still pretty much the same....huge old rr depot/station, once in the 5th largest in the us....must have been a chore to heat as the ceilings are way up there...service by nyeia was great, drinks good and as ordered, sandwiches which we shared, a chicken and a reuben and the critics liked them both, we did not see any trains go by but there are 3 tracks outside so trains a request sight

Went with some friends at Christmas and truly enjoyed the experience. We sat by the window and watched the trains go by. We enjoyed it so much that we now go every year around Christmas. The service is wonderful and the ambiance during the holidays makes you feel like you're part of a Hallmark movie. I highly reccomend that if you are visiting the area you make it a point to stop in and dine at Steaming Tender.

The family stopped in for dinner tonight and enjoyed the meal and the waiter as much as always. I want to say the waiters name was Earl, such a nice guy! Very attentive and just super pleasant. A real gem for the restaurant. Every time I say I'm going to try something different, tonights special , Gouda Mac & cheese almost had me, but I ordered my go to of Americano Parmesano which did not disappoint. Well done again Steaming Tender

Our train club rented the Dining car for a personal event and we arrived by bus, all 27 of us. It was a tight fit but we managed. The train car is surrounded by railroad tracks on both sides including one set about 10 feet away, and throughout our meal we watched trains rumble and clank back and forth. We took it with stride though people who prefer a quiet, intimate meal might not enjoy it as much. We had a custom, limited menu for our group and while the offerings were diverse (pasta, chicken, duck, fish, etc.) there were several typos on the menu including one that listed steak and chicken (though only chicken was included). My tablemate and I split their "Train Robber nachos" which were tortilla chips, pepper jack cheese, tomatoes, steak, Cajun fried chicken, scallions, spicy plum sauce, and wasabi sour cream. They were very good though we tasted no wasabi and I wonder if its inclusion on the menu was another typo. I ordered the fried fish with fries and the daily vegetable of ginger glazed carrots. It took over an hour from the time I placed my order to receive my food, though admittedly I was one of the last to get it. I thought they forgot about me to be honest. My order was mostly correct though apparently the carrots I ordered (and which they said "yup" to) wasn't included. They later brought me a dish of them for free though which was nice. My fish was a bit overcooked but it might have been due to the large number of people being served at the same time. Oddly, my meal arrived on a metal sheet pan and everyone else's came on actual chinaware. Desserts were ordered by some including me and their whiskey bread pudding was amazing. Our meal took 3 hours, which isn't bad considering on server had to handle 27 separate checks, drink orders, meal orders, dessert orders, and refill drinks along the way. Her name was Sara and she was absolutely wonderful! I definitely will come back with my family!

We couldn't resist going back to Steaming Tender the very next night for more culinary delights. This time, we indulged in the Limoncello Haddock, paired with Rice Pilaf and their mouthwatering broccoli slaw. The Aromatico Parmigiango and the seafood feast with Jumbo Shrimp, Scallops, and Haddock was so good that we cleared our plates with gusto! Our server, Sarah, was the icing on the cake. Friendly, attentive, and a true fountain of knowledge, she shared fascinating tidbits about the restaurant's history and expertly navigated the menu. Her insight truly enhanced our dining experience. For an unforgettable meal in a charming setting, Steaming Tender is the place to be!

Steaming Tender exceeded my expectations big time! I've been wanting to go since moving to Belchertown in 2023 and now I'm kicking myself for not getting my butt there sooner! First of all, the vibes are so COOL. The old train station vibes and details are just amazing. And the waitstaff are called conductors and rock old school train overalls or jumper dresses and that's just so stinking cute. I love a good theme. Sara G was our conductor and we adored her. She was so genuine and you could tell she cared - the girl memorized what seemed like an endless specials menu and dessert menu like a boss! She was so much fun and absolutely added to our experience. Shout out to meeting another Sara without an H (h's are ewwwww!). But the FOOD! My boyfriend got the steak tips on Alfredo and the steak was the most tender, juicy steak we maybe have ever had. It was SO good. I had the whole belly clam special and while the clams were good, my side of mac and cheese was the star. It was so decadent and gooey and cheesy and rich and just what you want with a mac and cheese splurge. Cannot wait to come back AND check out some of the awesome events and tours coming! Love to see this kind of stuff happening locally, it's a great area and we need more of this!!

We ate as this restaurant for the first time. The old train station is provides a great environment. We were greeted by a hostess who told us to take pictures and look on around. We enjoyed our entrees and drinks and the complimentary bread pudding which you definitely need to leave room for. We will definitely go back when we are in town again!

I've been to Steaming Tenders a handful of times and it's always been very good. Today was no exception. we arrived at 11:45 for lunch but we're told that it doesn't open until Noon. We waited in the lobby which is quite cute and decorated as a shoe shine area of a train station. By the time Noon came around the lobby was full. It's December, so the dining room was nicely decorated with a Christmas tree and Nutcrackers all around and on each table. It was quite festive. I ordered one of their signature mock-tails, with orange juice, a sweet pear syrup and rosemary. It tasted like orange juice that had turned.. I would not recommend that. The waitress asked me if I liked it and I told her I didn't care for it. It would've been a nice gesture to take it off the bill since I didn't drink it but she did not. My mother-in-law and I both had the Rubens. I am celiac, so I had mine on gluten-free bread. Both Rubens were very good. The meat was lean and very tasty. We both had coleslaw, which was also very good. The coleslaw has raisins in it, which is different but I liked it. The dining room was full, but our food came out quickly. When I checked in on Yelp, we received a coupon for a free sample of their whiskey bread pudding. The waitress brought out two samples, which was nice, but she must've forgotten that I am celiac. My MIL was happy enough to finish off both samples. She said they were very sweet, but very good. She wouldn't want any more than the sample size because it was so sweet. Our waitress was very nice, but may have been a little overwhelmed with the full restaurant. My MIL ordered a side salad, then switched to coleslaw when ordering. When the Reuben arrived, it had sweet potato fries. ?When she delivered the food, she gave my MIL my meal with the gluten-free bread, so I had to correct her. And bringing me the whiskey bread pudding sample after being told that I'm celiac. I would recommend Steaming Tenders. The atmosphere is great, and the food is good.