Crave Dessert Bar

I've been here once before over a year ago (and also one at the Asheville location), but my husband has never been...so I chose this place for our date night. We arrived early around 5:30 pm on a Saturday night (no reservations), and were able to get seated immediately...ending up at this lounge seating. Somewhat posh (though very earthy and laid back?) in ambiance, but the tables were quite low...a bit too low to eat comfortably. Think this bothered my husband more than me...but we vowed to request a high-rise table/seating next time.Maybe because we came too early, but the lighting wasn't ideal...a bit too bright for such a dark, sultry bar-lounge. Not sure if they're going for that vintage look or what, but to me, the place looked a bit worn down in the light. If they dimmed the place a bit more, the place might have looked nicer. Again, they probably do this later in the night? Overhead music was very fitting...in volume and variety. Service was very bubbly...though a bit inconsistent.We shared 2 small plates, Spicy Shrimp Flatbread Pizza and this Short Rib au Ju (Trio), plus an order of Kettle Chips...and also 2 desserts, Creme Caramel and Molten Lava Cake. For drinks, my husband got beer (??), and I got their Hibiscus Bellini again (loved it last time). I loved everything we ordered. All the dishes were beautifully presented and thoroughly delicious!There were some kinks in the ambiance-vibe (as mentioned above), but the foods made up for it. It was a toss-up between 4 and 5 stars, but since I'm such a dessert whore, I must drop 5 stars again. Looking forward to returning!

My friend wanted to come here to celebrate her birthday. Unfortunately, when we arrived around 10pm on a friday night, we were told there was a 2 hour wait time. So we decided to head elsewhere. They do not take reservations. It is better to arrive early before the night crowd in order to be able to get seated. I've been here numerous times, and I always have a great time. Just unfortunate, my friend wasn't able to experience it. They do have a parking garage next to this establishment with a code at the end to pay for parking. If it's full, then you do have to try to find side street parking or park in the many lots around uptown.

Crave Dessert Bar was perfect for our girls' night out! After a previous attempt with a 2-hour wait, we arrived early and enjoyed a relaxed atmosphere before it filled up. The lounge vibe and décor were great. While the hookah was just okay, the drinks were a highlight. My French 75 was excellent! Overall, it was a fun, laid-back experience, and I'd recommend it for a casual night with friends.

One of my favorite cocktail lounges. Drinks are great. Happy to see a vegan dessert option, which was delicious. Wait can be long so join the waitlist before you arrive.

Loved the ambience here and decor. Our service was great too! I loved that it wasn't too loud and we were able to have conversations without having to scream. The hookah was okay... well it was good but it died pretty quickly not sure if it was because of the coals? But other than that great vibes here!

I loved this place went somewhere came on a Friday night the service, food was amazing but the smell from the hookah while not overwhelming was a bit much for me. Our server Alinah was so sweet and amazing, friendly and helpful. We got 3 orders of sliders crap dip, and dessert the bread pudding is to die for and I'll be back for that. The drink were delicious we got a few hibiscus Bellini's a French 75 and a few beers along with an old fashion. Drinks are too die for. While there is typically a 2 hour sitting limit we didn't feel rushed!!!!!

I wish I could give more stars. Crave has been one of my favorite places to go to when I'm going out alone. The atmosphere, service, drinks and food are are always great! However,the hostesses and very rude and I almost turned around but the security at the door was kind and welcoming. I hope my next visit can be more pleasant and welcoming.

Came here when we were visiting town for a wedding and it was recommended to us. We were a group of 3 and when we walked in the hostesses were so rude to us. Terrible attitude it almost made us turn around. Luckily we saw some other friends of ours already had a table and we asked if we can join them and the hostesses barely even acknowledged we were talking to them so we just decided to do it. So all in all there was 5 of us. Luckily the server was really nice and made up for the stuck up hostesses. He took really good care of us and recommended menu items to try. We got a bunch of desserts to share and each of our drinks was presented so beautifully. Everything tasted good, food and drink wise. The ambiance is nice it's like intimate but chic. Bathrooms were clean. Overall I enjoyed my time here other than the beginning of dealing with the hostesses. Would come back again!

I lived in Charlotte over 8 years ago and this place was a go to for me. I came here almost every weekend. I'm so happy to see that they are still open and still as great as always. The drinks are strong and the desserts delicious. It is such a chill and beautiful place to have a date night or hang with friends.

Didnt try the actual food but the Dessert was deftly good..Im not a Vegan but to try the Brown Sugar Cakie which is Vegan deftly was a winner for me! I dont know what the chef was back there doing but KEEP DOING YOU! The ambiance was superb and deftly a place you can gather with friends, a solo date or even a 1st date. The Best drink was deftly the "Sincerely, Crave" and the smokiness in a 100+ proof Old Fashioned was Amazing!