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Restaurant · Beaverdale

Christopher's

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Christopher's restaurant entrance lit up at night
Pasta topped with meatballs and fresh herbs at Christopher'sVintage black and white photo of Christopher's original building

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A family-run Beaverdale landmark since 1963, known for baked lasagna, steak de Burgo, and nightly specials, with a lounge happy hour and a banquet room for up to 110.

What to order

  • Baked lasagna
  • Steak de Burgo
  • Penne diavolo
  • Monday prime rib

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