Gar Woods Grill and Pier Restaurant

Name: Gar Woods Grill and Pier Restaurant
Address: 5000 North Lake Boulevard, Carnelian Bay, CA, United States, 96140
Telephone: (530) 546-3366
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

3893 Reviews

$31 to $50

Californian

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Currently seating on the beautiful lake view deck under Tahoe sunshine or ample cover of heat lamps and umbrellas. Please dress warm!
For 34 years Gar Woods Grill and Pier has been the premier waterfront dining destination in North Lake Tahoe. Floor-to-ceiling windows, large deck and balconies provide breath-taking views of Lake Tahoe and the Sierras. Gar Woods Grill and Pier is an upscale casual restaurant that accommodates groups of 160 just as easily as groups of two. Our Chef has created a menu highlighting California cuisine, hand cut steaks and fresh Pacific seafood, served in a fun-in-the-sun atmosphere. The wine list is a collection of best-known California vintners featuring more than a dozen wines by the glass. Enjoy the waterfront deck while sipping on Gar Woods world famous Wet Woody. With over three million sold, you will be in good company! Or thaw out with a Warm Woody or a Heavenly Bottom. Lake Tahoe sunsets are our specialty.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 24, 2023

7:30 PM

Booked 53 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Californian, Seafood, Steak
Hours of operation
Lunch (Mon - Fri) 11:30 am - 5:00 pm (Sat & Sun) 11:30 am - 5:00 pm Brunch menu served Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 am -3:00 pm Dinner (Sun - Thurs) 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm (Fri & Sat) 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Easter - buffet brunch served from 9:30 am - 2:30 pm Thanksgiving- dinner served 1:00 - 9:00 pm Christmas Eve- 11:30 am - 9:30 pm, dinner starts at 5:00 pm Christmas Day- 11:30 am - 10:00 pm, dinner starts at 5:00 pm Bar The bar is open during lunch and dinner hours and never closes before 12:00 pm (Sun - Thurs) and 1:00 am (Fri & Sat)
Phone number
(530) 546-3366
Website
http://www.garwoods.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Dean Lennon
Private party facilities
Private party space available for groups of 15 guests up to 450 guests. Gar Woods Grill & Pier is available to close for private functions.
Private party contact
Amy Grigsby: (530) 546-3366

Location
5000 North Lake Boulevard, Carnelian Bay, CA 96140
Neighborhood
Carnelian Bay
Cross street
Front and Center
Parking details
Plenty of complimentary on-site parking. Visit by boat in spring, summer and fall and enjoy our complimentary valet boat parking, or dock at our handicap accessible, deep water 130 foot pier.
Public transit
All local bus lines drop off and pick up in front of Gar Woods Grill & Pier
Entertainment
Rustler's MoonSteve and TomAcoustic Guitar Duo8:00pm-11:00pmFriday and Saturday Evenings70's through Today
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Housemade Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips$13.90
Thin sliced russet potatoes / sea salt & vinegar seasoning / classic french onion dip
Garlic Bread$14.90
toasted french roll / garlic butter / Asiago cheese
Lobster Deviled Eggs$19.90
white truffle oil / Lobster / scallion / Meyer lemon aioli
Zucchini Sticks$17.90
Italian bread crumbs / Asiago cheese / ranch dressing
Barbequed Chicken Quesadilla$22.90
fresh corn off the cob / jack cheese / poblano chili pesto / chipotle sour cream
Beer Battered Coconut Prawns$23.90
5 each / mango-mustard marmalade / grilled pineapple
Ahi Poke Tacos$25.90
3 crispy wonton tacos / mango-ginger relish / unagi sauce / cabbage / wasabi-avocado cream
Dungeness Crab Cakes$26.90
2 cakes / stacked / avocado / Dijon horseradish aioli / cucumber dill salad / basil oil
Steamed Clams$25.90
white wine / tomatoes / garlic butter / Asiago garlic bread

Soups / Salads

House, Caesar & Wedge Salads - add grilled chicken $8, salmon or shrimp $11

French Onion au Gratin$15.90
gruyere / grated asiago / sourdough croutons
Shrimp & Lobster Bisque$16.90
lobster cream / rock shrimp / sherry
House Salad$15.90
fresh spring greens / roasted red pepper vinaigrette / feta / candied-spiced walnuts
Caesar Salad$17.90
romaine / classic garlic-lemon dressing / asiago / crostini / sun dried tomatoes / capers
Wedge Salad$19.90
iceberg wedge / red onions / bacon / tomatoes / Point Reyes crumbles / blue cheese dressing

Deck Favorites

Slider along the Pier$21.90
three classic mini burgers / grilled onions / ketchup / mayo / pickles & lettuce on the side
Teriyaki Salmon Salad$28.90
soy marinated King Salmon / arugula / avocado / Mandarin oranges / red bell peppers / red onion / cucumber lime dressing / crispy wonton strips
Tossed Cobb Salad$27.90
blackened chicken / roma tomatoes / Point Reyes blue cheese / egg / bacon / avocado / olives / cucumber / balsamic vinaigrette
Peppered Tenderloin & Blue Cheese Salad$30.90
served chilled over mixed greens / Point Reyes blue cheese / roasted tomatoes / candied-spiced walnuts / Granny Smith apple salad / balsamic vinaigrette
italian Meatball Calzone$26.90
tenderloin meatballs / lamb ragu / ricotta and smoked mozzarella marinara on the side

The Gar Wood Grill

If you wish, the burgers & crab are available with bacon, sautéed mushrooms, cheese or guacamole - Wishes - $3 each

Korean Short Rib Street Tacos$23.90
sesame ginger kimchi / chipotle wasabi aioli / mango salsa / cilantro
Great Scott Burger$21.90
8 oz. handmade classic / olive oil bun / mayonnaise / tomato / lettuce / onion
Prime Rib French Dip$25.90
slow roasted & thinly sliced / sweet french roll / gruyere / sauteed onions / horseradish cream
Dungeness Crab Sandwich$33.90
chilled Dungeness crab / grilled sourdough bread / lettuce / cheddar cheese
Filet BBQ Bacon Burger$25.90
ground tenderloin / bacon / cheddar / chipotle ranch / bbq sauce / onion ring
Southwest Beyond Burger$25.90
cajun spice / iceberg / pico de gallo / avocado / roast poblano / garlic avocado aioli / rustic ciabatta
Grilled Fish Tacos$23.90
Pacific Snapper / warm corn tortillas / apple-jicama slaw / guacamole / cilantro / pico de gallo
Caprese Chicken Ciabatta$24.90
basil pesto / fresh mozzarella / balsamic marinated tomato and onion spring mix / garlic aioli
Would You like a Filet Mignon for Lunch?
bacon-wrapped filet / Point Reyes blue cheese butter / crunchy french fries
- 7 Ounce$41.90
- 10 Ounce$52.90

Sweets & Sweet Drinks

Irish Coffee
Tullamore D.E.W. / sugar / Peerless coffee / fresh whipped cream / the 4 food groups
Warm Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding$15.90
Hoch's Family vanilla bean ice cream / Hershey's hot fudge / creme anglaise
Mocha Crunch Ice Cream Cake$16.90
Hoch's Family chocolate & coffee ice cream / Oreo crust / Skor bar sprinkles
White Chocolate Snickers Cheesecake$16.90
graham cracker crust / Hershey's hot fudge / Snickers bar crumbles
Deep Fried Oreos$15.90
Oreo beignets / powdered sugar / vanilla bean ice cream
Hot Fudge or Caramel Sundae$15.90
Hoch's Family vanilla bean / Hershey's hot fudge / whipped cream
Triple Thick Shakes$15.90
peppermint stick / vanilla / strawberry / Hershey's hot fudge
Peppermint Stick & Creme Wafers$15.90
Hoch's Family peppermint stick ice cream with creme wafers (housemade chocolate is available...yum)
San Francisco It's-It®$14.90
the original It's-It with Hershey's hot fudge & whipped cream
Root Beer Float$13.90
Mug Root Beer / Hoch's Family vanilla bean / roller skates
Gar Woods Smoothies$13.90
Oreo / Reese's / mango / pineapple / banana / strawberry / vanilla ice cream
Republic of Iced Teas$11.90
Pomegranate Green / Passion Fruit Green / Darjeeling Black / Ginger Peach Black Decaf

What 3,893 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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Tahoe / Reno Area
Great for outdoor dining
Tahoe / Reno Area
Most Booked
North Lake Tahoe
Best Overall
North Lake Tahoe
Best Food
North Lake Tahoe
Best Service
North Lake Tahoe
Best Ambiance
North Lake Tahoe
Great for outdoor dining
North Lake Tahoe
Great for scenic views
North Lake Tahoe
Good for special occasions
North Lake Tahoe
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
The lake view and sugary cocktails never disappoint.
RD
RussellD
Las Vegas
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and great food! You can not beat the lake views and the wet woodies are amazing!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service from hostess and waitress. Food and drinks were great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Austin
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 6, 2023
overall2food3service1ambience3
Overall the food was good. There was a fee added to our bill for not buying alcoholic drinks although we had ordered espresso martinis throughout our meal. I would say that our server was forgetful and inattentive.
T
Tketzz
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Second time here and loved it the second time even more. The ambiance is amazing sitting outside facing Lake Tahoe with snow covered trees and that crisp mountain air. Perfection. Clams were delicious and love the Asiago garlic bread, teriyaki salmon salad was fresh and delicious, blackened fish tacos so good; delicious coconut shrimp, not over cooked which I feel many places do, and with a beautiful sauce. what more could you want. Could stay here forever 🤍
T
Topher
Denver
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on March 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Friends first time Martin is the best waiter we ever had!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great food and service!
RC
RyanC
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My favorite place.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
dope people, dope food, dope atmosphere, would deffo come back fasho
BG
BillG
Tahoe
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was great, food fantastic, can’t beat the view & Torrey is great!!
FN
FoodieNinja117
Atlanta Metro
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were here celebrating our parents’ 35th wedding anniversary. Jen was our waitress and made sure we were taken care of, including a dessert surprise at the end. Food was fantastic! We’ll be back in the future!
JC
JerryC
Tahoe
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
The total experience was not up to Garwood's usual excellence.
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OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love Gar Woods!
MV
MorganV
Tahoe
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience2
The view was absolutely beautiful. Food was wayyyy over priced for what you get. I got a filet and it had no flavor what so ever. Would not recommend for a date night or special occasion.
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OpenTable Diner
Kansas City
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our wait (JR sp?) was so sweet and very accommodating for our large party! The ambiance with the sunset over the lake was beautiful and we enjoyed venturing on the pier. Great food and drinks with a fun mountain town vibe to it!
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Arielle
Central Coast
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Always a good time with great service!
LB
LosBeddingfield
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 4, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great view!! Great food.
SK
SuzanneK
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing meal and dessert. Waiter was very accommodating and knowledgeable
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience5
Way too expensive for what it is
BR
BrionR
Cincinnati
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Great restaurant all around. Not sure I would go back as parking lot is very small. Took us 10 min of driving around in a circle to finally find a spot. Once inside I could see why the lot was so insufficient - lots of people. Restaurant was LOUD. Hard to hear my wife sitting across small table from me. Restaurant and bathrooms were clean. Servers were very nice and personable. Food presentation was great. Everything we ordered tasted as expected - great. The dessert menu looked great but no chocolate alternatives. Would go back but not on a Friday night.
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normgracer
San Francisco
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience4
Great waitress. I think Taylor.
SM
SunshineMomma
Denver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Great food! Got seated 30 minutes after our reservation. Inside booth was so loud even my teenager complained of the noise. Summer deck eating is the best season to dine here!
j
jenniferanne
Tahoe
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We are regulars at Gar Woods, love it! Would recommend it highly!
JL
JohnL
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
the food and service were outstanding - we would definitely go again
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall5food3service5ambience5
Great service
JQ
JamesQ
San Francisco
31 reviews
vip
3.0
31 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience2
I have always loved Gar Woods; however, our most recent visit was great service but so so entrees bringing down great appetizers and desert. Considering the cost I was disappointed in the experience.
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Shawn
San Francisco
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Been here multiple times. The food and service was amazing. Another great experience.
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EQrxJz
Mexico City
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
The food menu is limited, but don't let that stop you because everything is delicious, and the service is outstanding!
M
Mike
Seattle
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
New Years dinner was great as was service from Isabella. We had prime rib and Spanish Taritelli. The peppermint ice cream with hot fudge topped off an all around good experience. Always a treat to eat at Garwoods!
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OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 2, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience3
Dinner was good but the menu hasn't changed in years, most food is just OK, and prices are high and rising. Service was just good enough and it was pretty noisy. We loved coming here but a little less with every visit unfortunately
CR
CiarraR
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place! Love the staff!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience1
Way too loud and chaotic service. Waiters were running around. Food was pretty good. Nothing special and expensive!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome service and food
EK
EirvinK
San Francisco
33 reviews
4.0
33 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience2
It was very busy and it took a long time to put in our order. Once ordered, the food came very quickly and was very good.
YA
YvonneA
Las Vegas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I brought friends to dine there, we loved sitting upstairs, it was very crowded. Service and food was still fabulous. Love the view and will continue to dine there when I am in town.
C
Chicago2
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service is always amazing at Gar Woods and the food is excellent. The lake views are spectacular, even in the winter. Our family has been eating at this exceptionally well run restaurant for years and will continue to do so.
BO
BillO
Hawaii
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Situated on the shore with a pier. Upstairs dining room has expansive bay windows to view the lake. Entrees were pretty typical for our experience in area restaurants. We chose several appetizers for our meal: coconut shrimp and crab cakes were delish. Good variety of margaritas. Only negative was slow service.
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We arrived early and were seated promptly. Our server was eager to please and made sure that our special orders were correct when served. We had a beautiful view of Lake Tahoe, a delicious lunch, and some fun people watching.
RS
RobertS
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall3food1service4ambience4
The food just was terrible and at those prices it shouldn't be.
KO
KayO
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always love this restaurant 🥰

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Gar Woods Grill and Pier Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 3893 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 24, 2023

7:30 PM

Booked 53 times today

Google Map for Gar Woods Grill and Pier Restaurant

5000 North Lake Boulevard, Carnelian Bay, CA 96140

Additional information

Cross street
Front and Center
Neighborhood
Carnelian Bay
Hours of operation
Lunch (Mon - Fri) 11:30 am - 5:00 pm (Sat & Sun) 11:30 am - 5:00 pm Brunch menu served Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 am -3:00 pm Dinner (Sun - Thurs) 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm (Fri & Sat) 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Easter - buffet brunch served from 9:30 am - 2:30 pm Thanksgiving- dinner served 1:00 - 9:00 pm Christmas Eve- 11:30 am - 9:30 pm, dinner starts at 5:00 pm Christmas Day- 11:30 am - 10:00 pm, dinner starts at 5:00 pm Bar The bar is open during lunch and dinner hours and never closes before 12:00 pm (Sun - Thurs) and 1:00 am (Fri & Sat)
Cuisines
Californian, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Plenty of complimentary on-site parking. Visit by boat in spring, summer and fall and enjoy our complimentary valet boat parking, or dock at our handicap accessible, deep water 130 foot pier.
Public transit
All local bus lines drop off and pick up in front of Gar Woods Grill & Pier
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Dean Lennon
Entertainment
Rustler's MoonSteve and TomAcoustic Guitar Duo8:00pm-11:00pmFriday and Saturday Evenings70's through Today
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.garwoods.com/
Phone number
(530) 546-3366
Private party facilities
Private party space available for groups of 15 guests up to 450 guests. Gar Woods Grill & Pier is available to close for private functions.
Private party contact
Amy Grigsby: (530) 546-3366

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Gar Woods Grill and Pier Restaurant

Make a reservation

Additional information

33 Tahoe / Reno Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Caesar Salad

Grilled Fish Tacos

Dungeness Crab Cakes

Appetizers

Housemade Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips$13.90

Garlic Bread$14.90

Lobster Deviled Eggs$19.90

Zucchini Sticks$17.90

Barbequed Chicken Quesadilla$22.90

Beer Battered Coconut Prawns$23.90

Ahi Poke Tacos$25.90

Dungeness Crab Cakes$26.90

Steamed Clams$25.90

Soups / Salads

French Onion au Gratin$15.90

Shrimp & Lobster Bisque$16.90

House Salad$15.90

Caesar Salad$17.90

Wedge Salad$19.90

Deck Favorites

Slider along the Pier$21.90

Teriyaki Salmon Salad$28.90

Tossed Cobb Salad$27.90

Peppered Tenderloin & Blue Cheese Salad$30.90

italian Meatball Calzone$26.90

The Gar Wood Grill

Korean Short Rib Street Tacos$23.90

Great Scott Burger$21.90

Prime Rib French Dip$25.90

Dungeness Crab Sandwich$33.90

Filet BBQ Bacon Burger$25.90

Southwest Beyond Burger$25.90

Grilled Fish Tacos$23.90

Caprese Chicken Ciabatta$24.90

Would You like a Filet Mignon for Lunch?

Sweets & Sweet Drinks

Irish Coffee

Warm Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding$15.90

Mocha Crunch Ice Cream Cake$16.90

White Chocolate Snickers Cheesecake$16.90

Deep Fried Oreos$15.90

Hot Fudge or Caramel Sundae$15.90

Triple Thick Shakes$15.90

Peppermint Stick & Creme Wafers$15.90

San Francisco It's-It®$14.90

Root Beer Float$13.90

Gar Woods Smoothies$13.90

Republic of Iced Teas$11.90

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