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Vidalia - Permanently Closed

4.2

3269 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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Permanently Closed - Chef/owner Jeffrey Buben's Vidalia features an expanded bar with 25 wines by the glass, a beautiful private dining room for groups up to 40 people, our wine room and a soft contemporary dining room featuring warm, rich fabrics incorporated in new booths, banquets and comfortable dining chairs. We look forward to seeing you and also invite you to Chef Buben's other restaurants, Bistro Bis, located next to the Hotel George on Capital Hill and Woodward Table /Woodward Take Out located just one block from The White House . To find out more about Vidalia, Bistro Bis and Woodward Table visit our web site at www.vidaliadc.com , www.bistrobis.com or www.woodwardtable.com

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Monday - Saturday Open for dinner daily at 5 pm.
Phone number
(202) 659-1990
Website
http://www.vidaliadc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Jeffrey Buben
Private party facilities
Vidalia, a Washington favorite for its regional American cooking with a Southern influence, offers some of the best private dining fare in the city. We have exemplary private dining for the most discerning of palates and work with all different budget levels.
Private party contact
Rachel Forester: (202) 659-1990

Location
1990 M Street, Washington, DC 20036
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
20th St NW
Parking details
Valet parking available during our normal business hours Monday - Saturday $10.00 per car. Local parking in garages is also available.
Public transit
Dupont Circle Red Line
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Yellowtail Hamachi$14.50
avocado mousseline, daikon radish, tempura sea beans, pickled pears
Molasses Glazed Pork Belly$12.50
cornbread purée, cipollini onion, bacon jam, whiskey jus
Butcher Board Charcuterie$12.00
handcrafted cured meats, patés, seasonal condiments
Shady Lane Salad$12.00
bibb, radish, apricot, candied pecans, goat cheese, vidalia onion-poppy seed vinaigrette
Oyster Pan Roast$13.50
chesapeake oysters, swiss chard, country ham, leeks, champagne cream, brioche
Sweetbreads and Waffles$12.75
chicken fried veal sweetbreads, kabocha squash, waffle, bacon fondue, lemon caper veal jus
Heirloom Beet Salad$12.50
duck pastrami, watercress, pickled pearl onions, goat cheese, hazelnuts, blood orange caramel

Entrées

Shrimp and Grits$17.50
anson mill's grits, sweet onion, spinach, tasso ham, peas, smoked shellfish emulsion
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake$14.75
low country succotash, tasso ham, sweet pepper marmalade, bbq butter
- Entrée$28.50
Pan Roasted Branzino$18.00
white bean purée, cockles, chorizo, collard green marmalade, bouillabaisse broth
Charles Farm Duck Confit$16.00
carolina rice grits, cinderella pumpkin, coriander jus, pumpkin seed, praline, frisée
Southern Fried Chicken$16.50
whipped potatoes, low country collard greens, black pepper cream gravy
Steak Salad$19.50
clemson bleu, red onion, bibb lettuce, benton's bacon, pickled cauliflower, horseradish vinaigrette
Shenandoah Angus Beef Burger$16.50
pickled onion, cheddar cheese, bacon marmalade, brioche bun
Vidalia's Blue Plate$15.50
four composed market inspired vegetable compositions

Signature Sides

for the table - serves two

Vidalia's Baked Macaroni$9.50
amish cheddar, goat cheese, smoked ham
Low Country Greens$8.50
streak o'lean, spicy vinegar
Roasted Vidalia Bulb Onions$9.25
toasted hazelnuts, kites country ham, smoked salt
Sautéed Brussels Sprouts$8.75
crisp rabbit belly, apricot, sage

Dessert

seasonal market delight

Chocolate Fix

Peanut Butter S'mores$11.00
graham-feuilletine crunch, peanut butter mousse, cocoa marshmallow, chocolate silk ice cream
The Red and the Black$11.00
70% valrhona flourless chocolate cake, dark cocoa cremeux, milk chocolate rice crisp, red currant gelée, raspberry-ruby port sorbet

Southern Comforts

Sugar-Spiced Brioche Doughnuts$11.00
key lime anglaise, sea salt caramel, apple cider reduction
Caramel Cake$10.75
brown sugar layer cake, pecan praline ice cream, salted caramel sauce

Vidalia Signatures

Georgia Pecan Pie$10.75
praline lace crumble, caramel, bourbon ice cream
Lemon Chess Pie'$10.50
lemon custard, berry gelée, chantilly cream
Ice Cream or Sorbet$9.75
seasonally inspired garnitures
Vidalia's Cookie Sampler$10.00
daily assortment of chef's petit fours
Fresh Seasonal Fruit$9.75
chef's daily selection

What 3,269 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.2Service
4.1Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

2,973 Reviews

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deicious
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2016
overall5food5service4ambience4
Vidalia closed on the 15th after 20 some years. The fried chicken (and pecan pie) were the best in DC. I will miss it.
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AJPNDC
Washington DC
90 reviews
vip
4.0
90 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2016
overall4food4service4ambience5
Great as usual! So sorry that they're closing after 28 years. I'll miss the food and the Lemon Chess pie.
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JoseRicardoR
Washington DC
83 reviews
vip
5.0
83 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing mean. You will be missed
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deicious
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2016
overall5food5service4ambience4
Vidalia is closing next week so I took my friend Dick who had recently sold Rumors on the same block. Rumors outlasted Vidalia by about 20 years but was in a different quadrant of the food business. Vidalai's fried chicken is and always has been awesome. Ditto for the pork chops blackeyed peas and collards . And the Pecan Pie! Dick and I will miss it.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
28 reviews
3.0
28 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2016
overall3food2service3ambience3
Apps came out fast but after that everything was a wait. My food was warm not hot and my coworker sent her food back and no one came to the table. Outside of the it was ok staff was nice
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JamesC
Washington DC
59 reviews
vip
5.0
59 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Vidalia is an excellent, excellent restaurant. The Washington, DC restaurant scene is about to be a lot poorer because of its closing.
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MichaelW
Washington DC
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2016
overall5food4service5ambience5
My recent dining experience at Vidalia's was bittersweet. Such a great place. I've been dining there for almost 20 years, and every single visit has been a treat. Alas, it's scheduled to close in the very near future. Please convey my thanks and best regards to the folks there.
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DBLM
Washington DC
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2016
overall3food3service2ambience4
Our server meant well enough, but the manager (the manager?) seemed surprised to be there and treated us like we were Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
A very upscale restaurant in food and service. Attention to details very good. And, above all, very quiet and excellent for conversation.
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AnnieB
Raleigh
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had been to Vidalia many years ago for work and had been wanting to take my husband there. It did not disappoint. Service was stellar, the food was delicious and the cocktails simply amazing! Warm intimate ambiance, but not stuffy. You can have fun and enjoy!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
157 reviews
vip
5.0
157 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
A very superior dining experience - we enjoyed our dinner here
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ErCar
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff was exceptional, and the experience was worth coming from Canada to celebrate my wife's birthday! And the cuisine was up to its international reputation.
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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2016
overall3food3service5ambience3
I was not impressed. I had heard great things about this restaurant and it did not live up to its expectations. I chose this restaurant because they had a tasting menu. At the top of the menu it said the six course tasting menu was $78 per person. No where did it sat that the whole table had to order the tasting menu or no one can have it. However, that's what our waitress advised us. She said the owner/chef would not allow one guest to order from the tasting menu when the other chose not to. I ordered the sweetbreads to start. They were delicious. However, the waffle they were served on tasted old and gritty. My wife ordered the crab cake entree and ordered the duck. The crab cakes were good but nothing special. The duck was uncooked (I said mid rare) and the fat was not rendered properly. The fat was still thick and grisly. The quinoa was bland and tasteless. Overall I was very disappointed in our food experience. The service was good though, she was very polite and attentive.
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Carol
Washington DC
134 reviews
vip
4.0
134 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2016
overall4food4service3ambience5
Food and ambiance were great. Wait staff were pleasant and helpful, but timing was way off. Wine did not arrive until we were well in to the entre.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
13 reviews
vip
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2016
overall3food5service2ambience3
Excellent food served in an up tight formal setting, lights too bright to be romantic and the service was haughty and lacked any charm.
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AnOldTownJem
Washington DC
91 reviews
vip
5.0
91 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
My friend and I dined at Vedalia the 28th. We last were there in early February. It’s a subterranean restaurant downtown, and being underground gives it an intimate feel. The decor has an understated elegance, and the service is second-to-none. Some of the cocktails are smoked. At table side, the maître d’ burns a mixture of hickory & apple wood chips and places the glass upside down over the embers. You wouldn’t think that filling the glass with smoke would make a difference in the taste, but it does. My friend began with the Low Country she crab soup: lump crab is an apple butter, celery & marmalade sauce with old bay croutons. I started with the appetizer-size Maryland lump crab cake, served with southern-style greens slaw, preserved apricot & creole mustard. My friend then went with the crab cakes for her entrée. Both of us loved the tangy taste of the greens slaw. My entrée was the bison short ribs, covered with a root beer jus and served with glazed parsnips, lollipop kale & butternut squash puree. It was all so delicious! We finished by sharing a slice of Georgia pecan pie. The filling was so light.
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Monika
New York Area
133 reviews
vip
3.0
133 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2016
overall3food3service4ambience3
We picked Vidalia because it was close to our hotel. and we really like sweetbreads. So we started with that appetizer and liked it very much. However, the rabbit special for the evening took an extra long time to show up and appeared a bit on the dry side. They had an interesting array of breads and spreads and a really good pecan pie. The restaurant does not have much ambiance. It was not bad, but there are a lot better restaurants in that area.
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BeauB
New York Area
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Definitely not for a casual dinner, impactful wine list, great service and a sophisticated southern menu of reengineered classics!
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momster
San Francisco
61 reviews
vip
5.0
61 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really, really good upscale southern food. The shrimp and grits were some of the best I've ever had!
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Mark
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great meal with friends! Excellent menu variety - wonderful she crab soup! Definitely go back!!!
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MJWSR
New York Area
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Needed a quiet high quality place in DC and Vidalia fit the bill. Friendly and attentive but not overbearing service, interesting menu and great food. Great environment for having a conversation too.
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ChicagoJill
Chicago
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2016
overall5food5service4ambience5
This restaurant was very good. Great spot for a business lunch. The bread basket was PHENOMENAL! Food was excellent.
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ElizabethP
Washington DC
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2016
overall4food3service5ambience5
Overall the food was good. The she-crab soup was delicious, as were the breads. Unfortunately, I ordered the trout and while it was tasty there were so many bones that I eventually gave up on it and just chatted with my friends instead. The sweet tea was also delicious, and given that good iced tea is hard to find in DC, that made up for the bones for me.
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JohnL
Washington DC
286 reviews
vip
4.0
286 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2016
overall4food4service2ambience4
Has been a little while since my last visit to Vidalia. The food is still wonderful! Enjoyed a smoked rabbit loin that was fantastic, and an incredibly "light" pecan pie! However, the service was really slipshod. Was not brought either the wine list or the "specials" menu until I asked for it. Waiter seemed indifferent the whole time and not really helpful. This detracted from the overall wonderful experience of the food.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 7, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
A very pleasant business lunch for a party of 9. The booking was in fact for 8 and Vidalia was able to quickly accommodate an unexpected additional person. The assigned table was on the upper level which was ideal for our business discussions as the area was secluded and quiet. The food was superb and the attention first class. Highly recommended.
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EarlM
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 3, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
The atmosphere, ambiance, food, and service is excellent! Loved the staff!
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BenjaminC
Austin
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on October 3, 2016
overall4food4service5ambience4
A return to one of my longtime DC favorites was a great experience. As usual, Vidalia was up to the challenge, serving well above average food along with excellent service. I particularly enjoyed the deconstructed pear cobbler, but it was all very tasty! I look forward to my next encounter!
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KathyG
New York Area
23 reviews
vip
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2016
overall4food4service4ambience3
second visit and the quality of the food was still 4 star.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2016
overall4food4service5ambience5
Pork chop was tasty but a tad dry for my liking. It was cooked medium. So could a medium rare might have been better. Friendly wait staff and the bread service was excellent.
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mackie
Washington DC
4 reviews
vip
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2016
overall1food1service1ambience3
Mediocre food and terrible service...will never go there again
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AZva
Phoenix
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, attentive service, elegant surrounding
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JZ74
New York Area
24 reviews
1.0
24 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2016
overall1food1service2ambience2
Should have walked out when we arrived -- restaurant empty for a Saturday night, seated at corner banquette and host neglected to pull out table ( it was a squeeze) amuse bouche came -- on two spoons for three people ( odd) I had a tasteless watermelon gazpacho followed by a dry pork chop. My husband had fish with a lobster sauce ( he was ill afterwards.) it was a disappointing and pricey experience not to be repeated. The highlight was the bread plate -- four different kinds.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2016
overall4food5service5ambience5
The food and cocktails were both amazing. My wife and I went to celebrate her birfday, and were fully satisfied by the great food and terrific staff. Best shrimp and grits (so freakin' creamy) I've ever had. And the freshly smoked Manhattan really hit the spot.
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Foodie4Life
Washington DC
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful dining experience! I had the tasting menu, it was superb! Service was great. I enjoyed every dish. Perfect place to dine for special occasions. Or just because!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 20, 2016
overall5food4service5ambience5
Restaurant choisit un peu au hasard pendant notre séjour à Washington. Nous nous n'attendions pas à un restaurant de cette gamme et nous n'étions pas habillé comme nous aurions du. Le rapport qualité prix est très intéressant avec un menu entre plat dessert à 35$. La qualité des ingrédient et la cuisine du chef est sans reproche. Le vin est un peu cher par rapport au prix des plats.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 20, 2016
overall2food5service2ambience2
As always, the food was amazing. However, the service was horrible. It took about 15 minutes for someone to come over and take our drink order, and about 20 minutes to get the desert menus. The tables with more than two people in the same room received more attention than us, and often times we could not gain the attention of our server, who wouldn't look in our direction. Incredibly disappointed.
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KentD
San Francisco
44 reviews
vip
4.0
44 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2016
overall4food4service4ambience4
Always a pleasurable experience, from the first greeting to the final taste of dessert, Vidalia never disappoints. An adult restaurant that serves food that is interesting and satisfying, with service to match. Such a treasure.
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doublin9
New York Area
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent dining experience was had at vidalia! The service, food, and ambience was just perfect!
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h8tobbored
New York Area
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2016
overall4food3service4ambience4
Our get together was during Restaurant Week, which often affects food quality. We felt the appetizer course was very good, but the entree just ok, and dessert choices need some spiffing up.
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StefanB
Berlin
22 reviews
vip
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2016
overall4food4service4ambience3
Excellent food, even during Restaurant Week, even though it was disappointing that we had to pay extra to get a steak for my son. They took good care of his gluten-free needs.
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Vidalia - Permanently Closed is rated 4.2 stars by 3269 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

1990 M Street, Washington, DC 20036

Additional information

Cross street
20th St NW
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Monday - Saturday Open for dinner daily at 5 pm.
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet parking available during our normal business hours Monday - Saturday $10.00 per car. Local parking in garages is also available.
Public transit
Dupont Circle Red Line
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jeffrey Buben
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.vidaliadc.com/
Phone number
(202) 659-1990
Private party facilities
Vidalia, a Washington favorite for its regional American cooking with a Southern influence, offers some of the best private dining fare in the city. We have exemplary private dining for the most discerning of palates and work with all different budget levels.
Private party contact
Rachel Forester: (202) 659-1990

Vidalia - Permanently Closed

Permanently Closed

Additional information

Appetizers

Yellowtail Hamachi$14.50

Molasses Glazed Pork Belly$12.50

Butcher Board Charcuterie$12.00

Shady Lane Salad$12.00

Oyster Pan Roast$13.50

Sweetbreads and Waffles$12.75

Heirloom Beet Salad$12.50

Entrées

Shrimp and Grits$17.50

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake$14.75

Pan Roasted Branzino$18.00

Charles Farm Duck Confit$16.00

Southern Fried Chicken$16.50

Steak Salad$19.50

Shenandoah Angus Beef Burger$16.50

Vidalia's Blue Plate$15.50

Signature Sides

Vidalia's Baked Macaroni$9.50

Low Country Greens$8.50

Roasted Vidalia Bulb Onions$9.25

Sautéed Brussels Sprouts$8.75

Dessert

Chocolate Fix

Peanut Butter S'mores$11.00

The Red and the Black$11.00

Southern Comforts

Sugar-Spiced Brioche Doughnuts$11.00

Caramel Cake$10.75

Vidalia Signatures

Georgia Pecan Pie$10.75

Lemon Chess Pie'$10.50

Ice Cream or Sorbet$9.75

Vidalia's Cookie Sampler$10.00

Fresh Seasonal Fruit$9.75

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Permanently Closed

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