Crave Dessert Bar – American
This stylish social hub transforms the art of the small plate into a sensory celebration, where the air is thick with the savory aromas of bubbling crab dips and herb-crusted lamb lollipops. Guests gather in a chic, high-energy atmosphere to share vibrant, globally-inspired bites like zesty elote dip and delicate ahi tuna atop crispy rice, creating a dining experience that feels like a continuous, sophisticated party.
500, West 5th Street, 28202 +17043350588 https://www.cravedessertbar.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Crave Dessert Bar
Dairy-Free at Crave Dessert Bar
Crave Dessert Bar in Charlotte has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hand-Cut Fries, Balsamic Roasted Brussels and Chocolate Covered Strawberries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Crave Dessert Bar
Crave Dessert Bar in Charlotte has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Balsamic Roasted Brussels and Lamb Lollipops. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Crave Dessert Bar
Crave Dessert Bar in Charlotte has 24 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Meemaw's Homestyle Butter Cake, Crab Rangoons and Kale & Pecorino. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Crave Dessert Bar
Crave Dessert Bar in Charlotte has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lobster Mac & Cheese, Elote Dip and Crab Cakes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Crave Dessert Bar
Crave Dessert Bar in Charlotte has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spicy Hibiscus Margarita and The Classic Espresso Martini. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Crave Dessert Bar
Crave Dessert Bar in Charlotte has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lamb Lollipops, Spicy Hibiscus Margarita and The Classic Espresso Martini. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Crave Dessert Bar
Crave Dessert Bar in Charlotte has 9 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Balsamic Roasted Brussels, Spicy Hibiscus Margarita and This and Yap. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Crave Dessert Bar
Crave Dessert Bar in Charlotte has 40 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Meemaw's Homestyle Butter Cake, Kale & Pecorino and Milk & Cookies. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Crave Dessert Bar
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Lobster Mac & Cheese | 78.4 g | 38.6 g |
| Chicken Pesto Pizzette | 32.9 g | 33.1 g |
| Short Rib Au Jus | 34 g | 29.2 g |
| Elote Dip | 22.1 g | 28.7 g |
| Blue Crab Dip | 31.7 g | 24.4 g |
| Naked & Afraid | 39.9 g | 23.1 g |
| Smoked Gouda & Bacon Jam Burger | 8.4 g | 22 g |
| Lamb Lollipops | 11.6 g | 19.5 g |
| Falafel Tots | 39.8 g | 19 g |
| Cupcakes (Pair) | 53.5 g | 18 g |
| Sirloin Empanadas | 1.8 g | 16.6 g |
| Thicker Than a Snickers | 77.3 g | 16.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Seasonal Hummus - $13: seasonal vegetable, naan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach & Artichoke Dip - $13: tortilla chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blue Crab Dip - $17: wild-caught crab, cream cheese, naan Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Elote Dip - $13: roasted corn, poblano, cotija, chili, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Lollipops - $36: seared lamb chops, red wine demi-glace Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Low-Sodium, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sirloin Empanadas - $14: tequila-lime crema, queso oaxaca Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cauliflower Wings - $13: house-battered and fried, vegan ranch Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ahi & Crispy Rice - $15: avocado, diced tuna, sriracha aioli, jalapeno, sushi rice, ponzu Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Rangoons - $13: wild-caught crab, cream cheese, sweet chili sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizzettes
- Chicken Pesto Pizzette - $14: roasted chicken, pesto, tomatoes, mozzarella Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prosciutto & Blackberry Pizzette - $17: chevre, mixed berry sauce, balsamic glaze Available at: dinner, lunch
- Margherita Pizzette - $14: mozzarella, parmesan, tomato, basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Short Rib Au Jus - $19: braised short rib, crispy shallots, jus Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Cakes - $22: wild-caught crab, old bay remoulade Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb & Tzatziki - $20: grilled ground lamb, tzatziki, feta, arugula Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Gouda & Bacon Jam Burger - $17: angus, house chipotle bacon jam, smoked gouda Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Kale & Pecorino - $8: roasted garlic lemon vinaigrette, red chili flake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Mac & Cheese - $13: 5 cheese house blend, north atlantic lobster, seasoned panko Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hand-Cut Fries - $8: belgian aioli, house ketchup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Balsamic Roasted Brussels - $6: charred brussels, modena balsamic reduction Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel Tots - $8: chickpea fritters, vegan ranch dipping sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Chocolate Covered Strawberries - $10: dark chocolate dipped Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Renal
- Baklava Beignets - $13: honey glazed house beignets, chopped pistachio & candied pecan, whipped honey dip Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Molten Lava Cake - $14: chocolate cake, dark chocolate ganache, vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Drunken Tiramisu - $12: coffee soaked lady fingers, mascarpone mousse Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Milk & Cookies - $11: warm fresh baked chocolate chip cookies Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Hot Italian Donuts - $11: fresh ricotta donuts, powdered sugar, seasonal jam Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Brown Sugar Cakie - $13: cinnamon brown sugar, gold flake, seasonal ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Crème Brûlée - $11: vanilla bean, caramelized sugar, seasonal berries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Bailey's Bread Pudding - $12: irish cream, creme anglaise Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Apple Bake - $12: vanilla sponge cake, cinnamon apples, vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- S'mores - $19: hersheys, graham crackers, marshmallows, fire pit Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Double Strawberry Shortcake - $14: strawberry mousse, ny cheesecake, berry compote Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Meemaw's Homestyle Butter Cake - $15: 3 layer yellow cake, biscoff buttercream, meemaw cookie butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- The Victorian - $14: dark chocolate cake, dark chocolate mousse, chocolate buttercream frosting Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Princess Buttercup - $14: chocolate cake, peanut butter mousse, peanut butter cream cheese frosting, chocolate glaze Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Raspberry Torte - $15: chocolate cake, chocolate raspberry mousse, raspberry glaze Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Golden Girl - $19: 24 karat gold leaf, caramel pineapple upside-down cake, NY cheesecake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Oreo Cheesecake - $13: oreos, cheesecake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Bourbon Pecan Cheesecake - $13: pecan praline cheesecake, brown sugar bourbon sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Cupcakes (Pair) - $15: Mix & match flavors: Bugs Bunny, Detailed Devil, Strawcup Berrycake, Vanilla Bean Dream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Biscotti Pippen - $16: kentucky bourbon, faretti biscotti liqueur, cardamom syrup, bitters Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Naked & Afraid - $14: vanilla vodka, frangelico, chambord, hazelnut foam Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Spicy Hibiscus Margarita - $17: fat-washed momofuku chili crunch blanco, lime, hibiscus foam Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb
- This and Yap - $15: pama liqueur, prosecco, edible glitter Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Prickly Pear Sour - $16: kentucky bourbon, prickly pear syrup, lemon, velvet foam Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Sincerely, Crave - $22: hickory smoke, 100+ proof bourbon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- The Classic Espresso Martini - $15: french vodka or reposado tequila, kahlua, espresso Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Banana Bread Espresso Martini - $17: reposado, giffard banana liqueur, kahlua, espresso, brown sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Baklava Java - $17: vanilla vodka, pistachio syrup, kahlua, cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Matcha Made in Heaven - $15: london dry gin, matcha, lavender syrup, cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Thicker Than a Snickers - $15: two trees salted caramel whiskey, crème de cocoa, irish cream, amaretto Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Cocaine - $14: chocolate, vodka, crème de cacao, cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- S'More Often - $15: caramel vodka, creme de cacao white, creme de cacao dark, marshmallow syrup Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Hi-Wire Lager - $6: hi-wire brewing | asheville Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Draft Beer: seasonal selections
Frequently Asked Questions about Crave Dessert Bar
- Is Crave Dessert Bar dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Crave Dessert Bar has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hand-Cut Fries, Balsamic Roasted Brussels and Chocolate Covered Strawberries.
- What can I eat at Crave Dessert Bar on a dairy-free diet?
- Hand-Cut Fries, Balsamic Roasted Brussels and Chocolate Covered Strawberries carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Crave Dessert Bar have vegan options?
- Yes. 9 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Balsamic Roasted Brussels and Spicy Hibiscus Margarita.
- Is Crave Dessert Bar gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Crave Dessert Bar?
- Lobster Mac & Cheese, at roughly 38.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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