5 Restaurants in Downtown, Charleston WV for Great Desserts
Updated 11 October 2026 · 7 restaurants in Downtown, Charleston WV considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers Downtown, Charleston WV restaurants that Google lists under great dessert. Seven qualifying businesses were considered, and they are ranked by Google rating, with more weight given to places with more reviews. It helps anyone looking for a sweet finish after a meal, whether that means a cake of the day, tiramisu or a dessert with coffee. Each entry uses the listing's hours, price range, attributes and a sample of review excerpts. Details come from Google and can change, so check before you go.
#1
1010 Bridge
★ 4.8 (562 Google reviews)American restaurant$30–90 per person
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1010 Bridge is listed as an American restaurant at 1010 Bridge Rd, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 562 reviews and a price range of $30 to $90. It serves dinner from 4 to 10 pm Monday to Saturday and is closed on Sundays. Google attributes include great dessert, a great wine list, great cocktails, great coffee, small plates and vegan options. Reviewers mention oysters, grilled octopus, pan-seared salmon and a cake of the day with brown butter, served in a skillet with ice cream.
Best for: Upscale dessert after dinner
- Address
- 1010 Bridge Rd, Charleston, WV 25314, United States
- Hours
- Fri 4–10 pm; Mon 4–10 pm; Sat 4–10 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 4–10 pm; Tue 4–10 pm; Wed 4–10 pm
#2
Phat Daddy's on Da Tracks
★ 4.7 (498 Google reviews)American restaurant$10–20 per person
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Phat Daddy's on Da Tracks is listed as an American restaurant at 1634 6th Ave, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 498 reviews and a price range of $10 to $20. It is open Tuesday to Saturday, and Google attributes include great dessert, breakfast, lunch and dinner, live music, takeaway and delivery. Reviewers mention fried whiting, collard greens, pulled pork, chopped cheese, mac and cheese bites and all-day breakfast, and say the food arrived hot.
Best for: Comfort food with all-day breakfast
- Address
- 1634 6th Ave, Charleston, WV 25387, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–8 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 9 am–8 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–6 pm; Tue 9 am–6 pm; Wed 9 am–6 pm
#3
Laury's Restaurant
★ 4.7 (447 Google reviews)American restaurant$50–100 per person
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Laury's Restaurant at 350 MacCorkle Ave SE is listed as an American restaurant, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 447 reviews and a price range of $50 to $100. It is open for dinner from 5 to 10 pm Tuesday to Saturday. Google attributes include great dessert, a great wine list, great cocktails, local specialties, a private dining room and catering. Reviewers mention steak, rack of lamb, Beef Oscar and a bourbon suggestion, and say it suits anniversary and birthday dinners.
Best for: Special occasion dinners
- Address
- 350 MacCorkle Ave SE, Charleston, WV 25314, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5–10 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 5–10 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 5–10 pm; Tue 5–10 pm; Wed 5–10 pm
#4
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
★ 4.4 (2,020 Google reviews)Italian restaurant$10–20 per person
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Olive Garden Italian Restaurant at 111 Cross Terrace Blvd is listed as an Italian restaurant, with a Google rating of 4.4 from 2,020 reviews and a price range of $10 to $20. It is open daily, with hours running from late morning to 10 or 11 pm. Google attributes include great dessert, a great wine list, a great beer selection, kerbside pickup, delivery and dine-in. Reviewers mention chicken Alfredo, seafood Alfredo and the endless salad and soup, and say a group of ten was seated promptly. A few report pickup orders that arrived overcooked.
Best for: Italian dinners and pasta
- Address
- 111 Cross Terrace Blvd, Charleston, WV 25309, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–11 pm; Mon 11 am–10 pm; Sat 11 am–11 pm; Sun 11 am–10 pm; Thu 11 am–10 pm; Tue 11 am–10 pm; Wed 11 am–10 pm
#5
Soho's
★ 4.3 (685 Google reviews)Italian restaurant$20–30 per person
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Soho's at 800 Smith St Ste 900 is listed as an Italian restaurant, with a Google rating of 4.3 from 685 reviews and a price range of $20 to $30. It is open every day, with Sunday hours from 11 am to 4 pm. Google attributes include great dessert, great cocktails, a great wine list, outdoor seating, delivery and sport. Reviewers mention cheese tortellini, chicken parmigiana, a grilled eggplant sandwich, Sunday brunch with Bloody Marys and desserts such as tiramisu and creme brulee cheesecake.
Best for: Italian dinners and weekend brunch
- Address
- 800 Smith St Ste 900, Charleston, WV 25301, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–10 pm; Mon 11 am–9 pm; Sat 11 am–10 pm; Sun 11 am–4 pm; Thu 11 am–9 pm; Tue 11 am–9 pm; Wed 11 am–9 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 7 restaurants in Downtown, Charleston WV with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then listed on Google as “Great dessert”, then by rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Book ahead at 1010 Bridge and Laury's Restaurant: Google lists reservations as required.
- For an early start, Phat Daddy's on Da Tracks opens at 9 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
1010 Bridge ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 562 reviews. Phat Daddy's on Da Tracks is second at 4.7 from 498 reviews.
Which restaurants in Downtown, Charleston WV are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, at 11 pm.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: 1010 Bridge $30–90; Phat Daddy's on Da Tracks $10–20; Laury's Restaurant $50–100; Olive Garden Italian Restaurant $10–20; Soho's $20–30.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for 1010 Bridge, Phat Daddy's on Da Tracks, Laury's Restaurant, Olive Garden Italian Restaurant and Soho's.
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