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Christopher's

A restaurant with a great reputation for serving up quality prime rib and Italian dishes for over 50 years. The restaurant is larger than it appears from outside.

Address: 2816 Beaver Ave
Getting there: 3 blocks N of Hickman Rd in Beaverdale
Price: $30
Website: christophersdsm.com (opens in a new tab)

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