I love a good restaurant, especially one with a dessert buffet. A really good meal means we leave full and happy, but it doesn't end with the entree. Sometimes the part of a meal we look forward to most is also the most decadent: dessert! While we generally begin our meal with an appetizer, a salad, or a bowl of soup, we don't always have to follow that tradition. One look at this dessert buffet near me in Charlestown, and you might just want to mix things up a bit and start with a goody or two. Welcome to The Nordic in Charlestown, RI!

The Nordic, a seasonal restaurant in Charlestown, draws Rhode Islanders and visitors passing through for its epic buffet that's brimming with seafood classics and decadent desserts.

This classic Rhode Island restaurant is typically open from mid-April through mid-December annually.

Bring with you a hearty appetite because you'll want to eat as much as you can at this seafood buffet that has a time limit of two hours.

Make sure you dress according to the code for this buffet near me in Rhode Island, which is proper casual attire.

Take a peek at the dessert buffet just so you know what to expect if you're eating dessert last.

When you're ready, pile your plate high with such favorites as...

Cheesecake, carrot cake, Ghirardelli brownies, and bourbon pecan pie.

Indulge in a cold treat, too, with a trip to the ice cream bar that features Haagen Dazs ice cream and a generous selection of toppings.

Eating healthy? There are still some pretty good options at this dessert buffet near me in Charlestown. How about dipping a few strawberries in chocolate?

Or check out the other fresh fruit that's part of the dessert bar. Choices may include apples and bananas.

Now that you know what you have to look forward to after your main meal...

...get ready for the deliciousness that awaits you at this Charlestown buffet.

If you love seafood, you've just found paradise.

The seafood buffet features all of the classic seafood dishes - lobster, crab, steamed clams, and more.

Stop by the grill, too, for prime rib, filet mignon, wings, and St. Louis BBQ pork ribs.

When it comes to a spectacular buffet near me in Rhode Island, this place is it!

More than a dozen scrumptious sides also await you.

Fill your plate with such favorites as homemade cole slaw, corn on the cob, and baked potatoes. It will make you think you're in at Rhode Island picnic spot!

Is your mouth watering for this dessert buffet yet?

Mine sure is!

If you were to do a search for a “dessert buffet near me,” The Nordic in Charlestown, RI would most certainly pop up at the top of the list!

For more information, check out The Nordic website as well as The Nordic Facebook page.

Have you been to this Charlestown buffet? If so, what was your favorite part? Would you agree that it just may be the best Rhode Island buffet? Share your experience in the comments!

If you’d like to work off some of those calories with a good hike in and around the area, you can find some great trails by going to the AllTrails website.

Now be sure to take a peek at this year-round indoor farmers market in Rhode Island that’s a must-visit all four seasons.

https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/rhode-island/indoor-farmers-market-providence-ri/

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