Riva Grill

Name: Riva Grill
Address: 900 Ski Run Blvd Suite 3, South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States, 96150
Telephone: (530) 542-2600
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.2

4.2

3862 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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Home of the Wet Woody ® and storybook sunsets, Riva Grill is Tahoe South’s premier lake front restaurant located in the Ski Run Marina. The 3,000 square foot deck overlooking Lake Tahoe comfortably seats 200 guests and is a dining experience that is second to none. Floor to ceiling windows in the two-story restaurant provide an equally epic view of the Sierras and Lake. Since 1998, visitors and locals alike have flocked to Riva for the best food and service in town. Try the bacon-wrapped filet and scampi with Point Reyes Bleu Cheese butter, the renown grilled or blackened fish tacos with apple-jicama slaw and micro cilantro or any of their home made wood fired pizzas, to name just a few. Additionally, a visit to Riva Grill would not be complete without trying their world famous Wet Woody ® signature cocktail. With over two million sold, the rum and fruit juice blended drink will leave you with cold hands and a warm heart and certainly wanting one more.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 2, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 44 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Steak, Californian
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(530) 542-2600
Website
http://www.rivagrill.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef - Doug Bussiere
Private party facilities
Private party space available for groups of 20 guests up to 600 guests. Riva Grill is available to close for private functions. Call for details.
Private party contact
Kimberly Boone: (888) 734-2882

Location
900 Ski Run Blvd, Suite 3, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Neighborhood
South Shore
Cross street
Hwy. 50
Parking details
There is always plenty of parking available at Riva Grill. Complimentary valet parking is provided, lunch and dinner, seven days a week during the summer season. Additional parking is accessible in the lot adjacent to Riva Grill where the first 90 minutes of parking is complimentary.
Public transit
Riva Grill is centrally located in South Lake Tahoe where Ski Run Blvd. meets Lake Tahoe. We are one mile west of the Heavenly Gondola; on the south side of highway 50, and a quick ride by taxi cab, Blue Go transit or bicycle. Many folks choose to walk here on warm summer evenings and return by taxi. Plenty of bicycle and kayak parking available.
Entertainment
Live acoustic music every weekend with your favorites from the 70's, 80's, 90's and today; Fridays and Saturdays 8:00pm to 11:00pm. Ladies are welcome to dance on the bar...but you have to take your shoes off first!
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Ahi Poke Stack
marinated tuna / sticky rice / crispy wonton / mango-ginger relish / sweet soy / wasabi cream
Lobster Deviled Eggs
white truffle oil / lobster / scallions / Meyer lemon aioli
Pomegranate Glazed Pork Ribs
slow smoked St. Louis Ribs / pomegranate-molasses glaze / spiced candied orange zest / basil oil
Beer Battered Coconut Prawns
mango mustard marmalade / grilled pineapple
Dungeness Crab Cakes
Dijon-horseradish aioli / cucumber-dill salad / avocado / basil oil
Steamed Clams
white wine / tomatoes / garlic butter / garlic bread / Asiago
Garlic Bread
toasted French roll / garlic butter / Asiago cheese (with Gorgonzola for an additional charge)

Soups / Salads

French Onion au Gratin
Gruyere / grated Asiago / sourdough croutons
Shrimp & Lobster Bisque
lobster cream / bay shrimp / sherry
House Salad
fresh spring greens / roasted red pepper vinaigrette / feta / sugar crisp walnuts (add grilled chicken, grilled salmon or shrimp, chilled tenderloin for an additional charge)
Caesar Salad
romaine / classic garlic-lemon dressing / asiago / crostini / sun dried tomatoes / capers (add grilled chicken, grilled salmon or shrimp, chilled tenderloin for an additional charge)
Wedge Salad
baby iceberg lettuce / tomatoes / red onions / bacon / Point Reyes blue cheese crumbles (add grilled chicken, grilled salmon or shrimp, chilled tenderloin for an additional charge)

Deck Favorites

If you wish, the burger, crab & chicken are available with bacon, sautéed mushrooms, cheese or guacamole - Wishes - (each for an additional charge). If you'd like the Impossible Burger to replace your burger patty (for an additional charge)

Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich
krispy fried chicken breast / smoked mayo / dill pickle slices / Franks Red Hot sauce / ciabatta roll
Filet BBQ Bacon Burger
ground tenderloin / bacon / cheddar / chipotle ranch / onion ring / bbq sauce
Filet California Burger
ground tenderloin / teriyaki glaze / guacamole / tomatoes / pepper jack cheese / bacon
Dungeness Crab Sandwich
chilled Dungeness crab / grilled sourdough bread / green leaf lettuce / cheddar cheese
Peppered Tenderloin & Blue Cheese Salad
served chilled / mixed greens / Point Reyes blue cheese / roasted tomatoes / spiced walnuts / Granny Smith apple salad / red onions / balsamic vinaigrette
Cobb Salad
blackened chicken / Roma tomatoes / Point Reyes blue cheese / egg / bacon / avocado / olives / cucumber / balsamic vinaigrette

On the South Shore

The Riva Grill

Cashew Crusted Salmon
Patagonia Verlasso Salmon / mango marmalade / Spanish rice / pickled red onion / broccolini
Seared Diver Scallops
Dungeness Crab risotto / sautéed baby carrots & green beans / blood orange beurre blanc
Soy Braised Short Ribs
Slow braised shorts ribs / ginger sticky rice / Asian pineapple slaw / Szechuan green beans
Roasted Mary's Chicken
half roasted Mary's free range chicken / BBQ glaze / mashed potatoes / Caribbean fire roasted corn on the cob
Filet Mignon
10 oz. bacon-wrapped / red wine demi / Point Reyes blue cheese butter / garlic mashed potatoes
Filet and Scampi
garlic prawns / 7 oz. bacon-wrapped filet mignon / red wine demi / Point Reyes blue cheese butter
Ribeye
18 oz. char grilled /sautéed mushrooms / asparagus / pancetta & red potato hash / rum peppercorn demi
Grilled Pork Tenderloin
Kurobuta pork tenderloin / lightly smoked / cream corn mashed potatoes / pancetta & brussels sprouts / apple cider bourbon glaze
Filet & Lobster
10 oz. lobster tail / 7 oz. bacon-wrapped filet mignon / garlic mashed potatoes
Slow Roasted Prime Rib
Friday & Saturday! Oven roasted / garlic mashed potatoes / asparagus / au jus / horseradish cream

Pasta

Wild Mushroom Risotto*
sautéed wild mushrooms / asparagus / grape tomatoes / Asiago cheese / creamy risotto (add chicken or shrimp for an additional charge)
Conchiglie
grilled chicken / pancetta / artichoke hearts / shell pasta / smoked gouda cream
Seafood Tagliarini
sautéed prawns / scallop / clams / mussels / house roasted tomatoes / basil / saffron / Gruyére cream sauce

Sweets

Irish Coffee
Tullamore D.E.W. / sugar / Peerless coffee / fresh whipped cream / the 4 food groups
White Chocolate Snickers Cheesecake
graham cracker crust / Hershey's Hot Fudge / Snickers bar crumbles
Apple Pecan Bread Pudding a La Mode
apple cider foster sauce / pecan pieces / Hoch's Family Creamery vanilla bean ice cream
Mocha Crunch Ice Cream Cake
Hoch's Family Creamery chocolate & coffee ice cream / Oreo crust / Skor Bar sprinkles
Peppermint Stick Sundae & Creme Wafers
Hoch's Family Creamery peppermint ice cream / creme wafers (Hershey's hot fudge is available, Yum)
Seasonal Sorbet
Hoch's Family Creamery sorbet / fresh berries / honey granola / lemon zest / mint
Warm Chocolate Brownie
Hoch's Family Creamery vanilla bean / caramel sauce / fresh raspberry whipped cream

What 3,862 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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Tahoe / Reno Area
Most Booked
South Lake Tahoe
Great for scenic views
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined today
overall1food1service4ambience3
Food was terrible, ribeyes were super chewy, food was cold.
TD
TeriD
Sacramento
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed a nice dinner overlooking beautiful Lake Tahoe. Food was delicious, drinks amazing and fantastic service!
MN
MimiN
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
You can’t go wrong with any of the Wet Woody drinks. My favorite was the prickly pear.
CA
ClaudineA
Tahoe
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food and a great place!
AM
AnneM
Central Coast
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience3
The noise from the bar spells over into the dining room. For the prices they charge I would expect cloth tablecloths. Prime rib was flavorful but not tender. The pasta cogli??? was really tasty. Service was great.
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Luv2stealrecipies
San Francisco
133 reviews
vip
3.0
133 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall3food3service5ambience5
We came here for our anniversary as we enjoy the views and location. Cocktails and clam appetizer were great but when the entrees arrived it went downhill. Husband’s scallops arrived on top of cold risotto snd veg. Server quickly brought a warm plate of same. I ordered the special prime rib. Big mistake. I needed something more like a chainsaw to cut through one of the toughest “prime” ribs I have ever experienced. After 15 minutes of sawing the meat into smaller chunks we asked for a doggy bag for our huskies. Their canines were more appropriate for such a tough slab of meat. Anyway, Riva needs to up their game on quality of ingredients.
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ceal
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The special of the night mahi mahi with rice broccoli ect was very good Scotty our waiter was excellent .
MW
MelissaW
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 23, 2023
overall2food2service4ambience4
The setting is beautiful and the service was good. Unfortunately the food was mediocre . I had the 50$ scallops and I was very disappointed. The worst scallops I ever had- small and overcooked. The drinks were good . I would suggest going for drinks but will not be going back for the overpriced mediocre food.
JZ
JohnZ
San Francisco
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing…three of us ordered the Ribeye, and I’d totally recommend it and the veggies to go with it were great also. There was live music and our waitress was very good and provided excellent service. I’d definitely recommend Riva Grill and will return next time we are in Tahoe.
TB
TomB
Tahoe
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall3food5service5ambience3
Service was great, food was great! Very expensive for casual dinning! $30 hamburgers, pasta dishes close to $40, $16 for house salad. We had reservations at 6:00 and the live music permeated the dinning room.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 16, 2023
overall1food1service4ambience4
Sick with stomach cramps all night. Avoid the lobster bisque. $100 meal to be sick all night 😕
CJ
CezieJ
Los Angeles
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
The food was great. I had the French onion soup and it was hot until the last bite. Our server Christine was very attentive and brought us what we needed even before we asked.
d
davidt
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
french onion soup a must and the ribeye was the best i ever had and have been in some of the best steakhouses in us!!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 5, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience3
Risotto was terrible and overpriced. It’s an average overpriced tourist trap
B
Betsy
Central Coast
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the specials for our night of dining included the Teriyaki Short Rib…oh wow! The meat was so tender, it was soooo delicious. The California Burger was great and our daughter had the spicy chicken sandwich. Both were fantastic. If you like a tastebud treat, for dessert try the mocha crunch ice cream cake OR peppermint stick sundae…you will not be disappointed!, Not only was the food and drinks so worth the visit, our host JORGE was THEE BEST!!! He was so attentive, replenishing our drinks and water before we needed to ask, as well as being so interested in our background of where we were visiting from and was so considerate and friendly, ensuring we felt welcome and that our evening was enjoyable.
SM
SaraM
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We ate here on New Year’s Day. It was delicious and a lot of fun. Just soooo expensive and not like a super high end meal to justify the price. Tourist prices.
RP
RoyP
Las Vegas
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our new year eve family dinner was memorable.
GV
GuillerminaV
Tahoe
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience3
1. Food was not served as ordered 2. I don’t like having dinner with dogs in the dining area, let alone barking.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience bartender Christina was amazing and server scotty was great. Food was phenomenal. Deviled eggs are a must try.
JL
JoelL
Dallas
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Overall, the ambience and food were good. The service was excellent. The pricing was a bit much.
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xxxx
Tahoe
18 reviews
vip
2.0
18 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience2
Way too expensive for both food and drinks. Ridiculous prices. Will not return.
EM
EricM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
All good and would definitely be back again next Tahoe visit.
SM
SusanM
Los Angeles
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had a family dinner for 13 people nine adults and four kids. They were very accommodating and the waiter was great Everybody enjoyed their food and everything flowed very nicely
g
gcurtis253
Los Angeles
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always enjoy Riva Grill. The food is excellent, the view is amazing, and the service is stellar. So happy to be able to dine there!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience3
It was a Christmas and our waitress was overworked. However, the food was fine and we had to return a couple plates bc they were cold, but it was a busy Christmas night.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience3
Clearly our waitress, even though she was great, was overworked. Management should do a better job at helping their employees and making sure they are okay.
DN
DonnaN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
beautiful location, love the marina and sunsetview. Dinner was comfortable and service was great for Christmas.
NH
NicoleH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food! Staff was well prepared for a crazy busy Christmas dinner service.
EE
EdizE
San Francisco
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
We went for Xmas dinner and enjoyed Riva. Service was great and accommodating. Food presentation excellent but flavors need some more work. We had ribeye, filet, salmon and scallops. Steak presentation was great but meat needs more flavor. We enjoyed overall.
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Enaj
Denver
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love Riva Grill. The staff is super friendly and will accommodate as much as they are able! We will definitely be back.
SM
SaraM
Central Coast
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience4
You must have been short on turkey gravy. Very little on our turkey and none for potatoes. Waitress did her best but she was so busy we didn't ask for more. Also our meal was luke warm when we got it. We had 2 cocktails with house liquor but our bill said we asked for specific brands so was $23 more than it should have been. Waitress fixed it but that was worrisome. We are in our 70s. Can't help but wonder if that was on purpose. This was not the Riva Grill we used to know!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience2
Our family came from out of town to have Christmas dinner there and we were not impressed with the food or the service . We have not been here in two years because we had moved away and this used to be one of our favorite places to go to, we were really disappointed.
j
jackyd
Raleigh
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall1food1service3ambience3
I had the steak and blue cheese salad packed with raw red onion very old sqiushy tomatoes, tiny cold almost raw steak, Candied walnuts drench in cumin. disgusting expensive disappointing Christmas lunch No specials for Christmas. My husbands french dip was good except the french fries were doused in salt he had to shake them off. Are there any good chefs in this town?
BN
BrianN
Houston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food was pretty good. Coconut Shrimp appetizer was a rip off. $25 for 4 shrimp. Besides that, the food was pretty good. Nothing great, but nothing bad. Good atmosphere. Also, the table we got seated at had flimsy extensions, which made the experience not as good as it could be.
W
William
Atlanta
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Christmas Eve dinner. Service and food were excellent.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were seated right away and had great service. They were great for Christmas Eve dinner.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
We spent Christmas Eve having a nice dinner at Riva Grill. We completely enjoyed our experience thank you.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Christmas Eve
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SueE
Tahoe
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Riva Grill did not disappoint for my birthday dinner! Great food and atmosphere. We had a great view of the lake at sunset!!!
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OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional food!!! All six of us loved our meals! I had the smoked tenderloin, with Brussels and creamed corn mash potatoes. Sooooo good! Greatly recommend:)

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Riva Grill is rated 4.2 stars by 3862 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

Feb 2, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 44 times today

900 Ski Run Blvd, Suite 3, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

Additional information

Cross street
Hwy. 50
Neighborhood
South Shore
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Steak, Californian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is always plenty of parking available at Riva Grill. Complimentary valet parking is provided, lunch and dinner, seven days a week during the summer season. Additional parking is accessible in the lot adjacent to Riva Grill where the first 90 minutes of parking is complimentary.
Public transit
Riva Grill is centrally located in South Lake Tahoe where Ski Run Blvd. meets Lake Tahoe. We are one mile west of the Heavenly Gondola; on the south side of highway 50, and a quick ride by taxi cab, Blue Go transit or bicycle. Many folks choose to walk here on warm summer evenings and return by taxi. Plenty of bicycle and kayak parking available.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef - Doug Bussiere
Entertainment
Live acoustic music every weekend with your favorites from the 70's, 80's, 90's and today; Fridays and Saturdays 8:00pm to 11:00pm. Ladies are welcome to dance on the bar...but you have to take your shoes off first!
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.rivagrill.com/
Phone number
(530) 542-2600
Private party facilities
Private party space available for groups of 20 guests up to 600 guests. Riva Grill is available to close for private functions. Call for details.
Private party contact
Kimberly Boone: (888) 734-2882

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Riva Grill

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Additional information

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

French Onion au Gratin

Shrimp & Lobster Bisque

Mocha Crunch Ice Cream Cake

Appetizers

Ahi Poke Stack

Lobster Deviled Eggs

Pomegranate Glazed Pork Ribs

Beer Battered Coconut Prawns

Dungeness Crab Cakes

Steamed Clams

Garlic Bread

Soups / Salads

French Onion au Gratin

Shrimp & Lobster Bisque

House Salad

Caesar Salad

Wedge Salad

Deck Favorites

Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich

Filet BBQ Bacon Burger

Filet California Burger

Dungeness Crab Sandwich

Peppered Tenderloin & Blue Cheese Salad

Cobb Salad

On the South Shore

The Riva Grill

Cashew Crusted Salmon

Seared Diver Scallops

Soy Braised Short Ribs

Roasted Mary's Chicken

Filet Mignon

Filet and Scampi

Ribeye

Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Filet & Lobster

Slow Roasted Prime Rib

Pasta

Wild Mushroom Risotto*

Conchiglie

Seafood Tagliarini

Sweets

Irish Coffee

White Chocolate Snickers Cheesecake

Apple Pecan Bread Pudding a La Mode

Mocha Crunch Ice Cream Cake

Peppermint Stick Sundae & Creme Wafers

Seasonal Sorbet

Warm Chocolate Brownie

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