One of the big differences between VIA and Amtrak over the years has been steak. In years of VIA travel I've never had a decent steak, but I'm a big fan of Amtrak's "Signature Steak" - so much so that on my last EB trip a couple of years ago I had it at both dinners. One of my table-mates on the second night was the same as the first and said to me "Are you having the steak again?", to which I replied affirmatively. He said "Good... me too!" My only complaint through the years has been a very few under-cooked ones, but although the shape and cut has changed through the years it has always been a safe bet and my "go to" on Amtrak.