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10 Charleston Restaurants Where Dessert Steals the Show

Nutella sea salt cookies, indulgent churros, and fluffy coconut cake round out the list

by Erin Perkins Updated
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by Erin Perkins Updated

Sure, there are some amazing dinners to be had in Charleston, but what about something sweet after the meal? There are some wonderful dessert menus to be discovered if you save room. Many restaurants in the Lowcountry utilize the bounty of local products and get really creative with post-entree deliveries.

There are the classics, like Peninsula Grill's slice of coconut cake, but there are also novel takes on what dessert can be, like the Nutella chocolate chip cookie at Edmund’s Oast. Take a look at this map to guide your sweet tooth. Maybe skip dinner altogether and order one of everything on the dessert menu.

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Edmund's Oast

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While pastry chef Heather Hutton may be departing Edmund’s Oast, we’re hoping her influence on the desserts sticks around. The choices are always interesting and never too sweet. There’s tons of unique ice cream flavors, like yuzu olive oil and Funfetti, if you want just a bite. Pro-tip: the Nutella sea salt cookies are available for delivery through UberEats.

1081 Morrison Dr, Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 727-1145
(843) 727-1145

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Harold's Cabin

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Neighborhood eatery Harold's Cabin doesn't keep any ho-hum desserts on their list — stop by for creative bites like cardamon cream cake with mascarpone icing, lavender orange shortbread, ricotta whipped cream, and pistachios.

247 Congress St, Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 793-4440
(843) 793-4440

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Chubby Fish

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Is it cheating if the restaurant doesn’t make its own desserts? Not if that restaurant is Chubby Fish, and it’s bringing in the delightful ice cream creations from Life Raft Treats. The Not Fried Chicken

with waffle ice cream, caramelized white chocolate, and cornflakes, all made to look like a drumstick, is a must-try.

252 Coming St, Charleston, SC 29403
(854) 222-3949
(854) 222-3949

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Vern's

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The dessert menu at neighborhood restaurant Vern’s is usually petite, but if there’s a seasonal shaved ice with creme fraiche and vanilla, order it. Just do it. It’s somehow light and indulgent at the same time — and always refreshing.

41 Bogard St A, Charleston, SC 29403

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Chez Nous

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Petite cafe Chez Nous changes up the dessert menu daily and usually keeps it classic and light. Stop by this European eatery for chocolate olive oil cake with figs, lemon rosemary cake, and zabaione with summer berries.

6 Payne Ct, Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 579-3060
(843) 579-3060

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Indaco

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Finish your evening of pizza and pasta with chocolate budino at Upper King spot Indaco. The rich dark chocolate topped with a sprinkle of sea salt is a delicious end to any meal.

526 King St, Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 727-1228
(843) 727-1228

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Estadio

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Stop by fun Spanish restaurant Estadio for tapas and gin and tonics, but always leave room for churros with a divine chocolate sauce. The snap of the sugary fried dough is always very satisfying.

122 Spring St, Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 793-1029
(843) 793-1029
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Sure, dinner is amazing at FIG, but you must save room for the dessert list. You don't want to miss the sticky sorghum pudding with amaretto ice cream or the buttermilk panna cotta with muscadine grapes.

232 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 805-5900
(843) 805-5900

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Peninsula Grill

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Let us order for you: coconut cake. Do it. Even if you don't like coconut, you'll probably enjoy this world-famous slice of fluffy goodness from Peninsula Grill. We can't explain it — you just have to try it.

112 N Market St, Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 723-0700
(843) 723-0700

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Charleston Grill

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Get dressed up (or not) and go settle into a table at Charleston Grill for a few sweets and champagne. Sway in place to the live music in the newly remodeled lounge while you enjoy profiteroles with pistachio ice cream or carrot cake with miso butterscotch.

224 King St, Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 577-4522
(843) 577-4522

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Edmund's Oast

1081 Morrison Dr, Charleston, SC 29403

While pastry chef Heather Hutton may be departing Edmund’s Oast, we’re hoping her influence on the desserts sticks around. The choices are always interesting and never too sweet. There’s tons of unique ice cream flavors, like yuzu olive oil and Funfetti, if you want just a bite. Pro-tip: the Nutella sea salt cookies are available for delivery through UberEats.

1081 Morrison Dr, Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 727-1145
(843) 727-1145

Harold's Cabin

247 Congress St, Charleston, SC 29403

Neighborhood eatery Harold's Cabin doesn't keep any ho-hum desserts on their list — stop by for creative bites like cardamon cream cake with mascarpone icing, lavender orange shortbread, ricotta whipped cream, and pistachios.

247 Congress St, Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 793-4440
(843) 793-4440

Chubby Fish

252 Coming St, Charleston, SC 29403

Is it cheating if the restaurant doesn’t make its own desserts? Not if that restaurant is Chubby Fish, and it’s bringing in the delightful ice cream creations from Life Raft Treats. The Not Fried Chicken

with waffle ice cream, caramelized white chocolate, and cornflakes, all made to look like a drumstick, is a must-try.

252 Coming St, Charleston, SC 29403
(854) 222-3949
(854) 222-3949

Vern's

41 Bogard St A, Charleston, SC 29403

The dessert menu at neighborhood restaurant Vern’s is usually petite, but if there’s a seasonal shaved ice with creme fraiche and vanilla, order it. Just do it. It’s somehow light and indulgent at the same time — and always refreshing.

41 Bogard St A, Charleston, SC 29403

Chez Nous

6 Payne Ct, Charleston, SC 29403

Petite cafe Chez Nous changes up the dessert menu daily and usually keeps it classic and light. Stop by this European eatery for chocolate olive oil cake with figs, lemon rosemary cake, and zabaione with summer berries.

6 Payne Ct, Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 579-3060
(843) 579-3060

Indaco

526 King St, Charleston, SC 29403

Finish your evening of pizza and pasta with chocolate budino at Upper King spot Indaco. The rich dark chocolate topped with a sprinkle of sea salt is a delicious end to any meal.

526 King St, Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 727-1228
(843) 727-1228

Estadio

122 Spring St, Charleston, SC 29403

Stop by fun Spanish restaurant Estadio for tapas and gin and tonics, but always leave room for churros with a divine chocolate sauce. The snap of the sugary fried dough is always very satisfying.

122 Spring St, Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 793-1029
(843) 793-1029
Estadio
Estadio.
Robert Donovan

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232 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401

Sure, dinner is amazing at FIG, but you must save room for the dessert list. You don't want to miss the sticky sorghum pudding with amaretto ice cream or the buttermilk panna cotta with muscadine grapes.

232 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 805-5900
(843) 805-5900

Peninsula Grill

112 N Market St, Charleston, SC 29401

Let us order for you: coconut cake. Do it. Even if you don't like coconut, you'll probably enjoy this world-famous slice of fluffy goodness from Peninsula Grill. We can't explain it — you just have to try it.

112 N Market St, Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 723-0700
(843) 723-0700

Charleston Grill

224 King St, Charleston, SC 29401

Get dressed up (or not) and go settle into a table at Charleston Grill for a few sweets and champagne. Sway in place to the live music in the newly remodeled lounge while you enjoy profiteroles with pistachio ice cream or carrot cake with miso butterscotch.

224 King St, Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 577-4522
(843) 577-4522

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