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 the all-you-can-eat dessert bar at one of the best buffets in Rhode Island, 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.
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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.
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Make sure you dress according to the code at The Nordic, 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.
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When you're ready, pile your plate high with such favorites as...
Cheesecake, carrot cake, Ghirardelli brownies, and bourbon pecan pie.
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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? How about dipping a few strawberries in chocolate?
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Or check out the fresh fruit that's part of the dessert bar. Choices may include apples, bananas, and strawberries.

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Now that you know what you have to look forward to after your main meal...
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...get ready for the deliciousness that awaits on the main buffet.
If you love seafood, you've just found paradise.
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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.
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Your meal doesn't end when you're done eating. Go outdoors, where you can explore the scenic hiking trail, visit the resident animals, or admire the views.
More than a dozen scrumptious sides also await.
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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 a Rhode Island picnic spot!
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Is your mouth watering yet?

If you were to do a search for an “all-you-can-eat 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 Rhode Island 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.

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The Nordic, 178 Nordic Trl, Charlestown, RI 02813, USA