An unforgettable experience! The Hardy Waugh Dessert Room is pure magic. The décor is absolutely stunning, creating the perfect atmosphere for an evening of indulgence. The macadamia nut ice cream is hands down the best I've ever had--worth the visit all by itself! The peach cheesecake was also absolutely delicious. The service was warm, attentive, and impeccable. I loved the live piano player, and the vintage phone where you can call in a song request is such a fun, unique touch that makes the experience even more special. Every detail was thoughtfully curated. Perfection plus! I can't wait to come back. read more

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Amazing experience! This is what heaven on earth must be, a room that just serves desserts! Lol You get the option of coming here after dinner at Berns, so we were pretty full. We ordered the banana foster, which was expertly flambéed tableside, and a coffee drink... both fantastic. I wish I would've had room for more. I want to come here just to eat a bunch of desserts. The room is filled with many cozy private booths, like your own little intimate space, I loved it! You can select music from different channels to be piped in and there is also a phone to request a song from their live pianist! Great experience! read more

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This place is top notch for service and ambiance! It has all of the old school swanky vibes which are hard to come by! We came only for dessert to celebrate a birthday. The cafe con leche was really delicious! Amazing flavor with vanilla infused and cinnamon to top- yum! We ordered the baked Alaska , banana cheese pie, and flourless chocolate cake. The banana cheese pie was a standout! So good! The baked Alaska was good- however the alcohol was super strong after having been "baked" off- they were kind enough to bring us one that didn't have the alcohol so we could enjoy with the kids. The flourless chocolate cake was fine but did not stand out like the others. I wish they had parking- only $8 valet offered but otherwise a solid experience! read more

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I didn't even come here for the steakhouse part, the dessert room is the real experience. First of all, the vibe is everything. It's dark, cozy, and super intimate. You're seated in these small, semi-private rooms with an open doorway, so you can kind of see other people, but it still feels secluded and tucked away. I honestly loved that setup. It felt like our own little space without being completely closed off. Now let's talk about the drinks... I love whiskey, and the chocolate chip cookie old fashioned was AMAZING. Super unique and honestly one of the best cocktails I've had in a while. We also got the banana foster and it did not disappoint. Everything felt elevated and worth the price. Yes, it's definitely more expensive than just going out for ice cream, but the whole experience makes it worth it. If you're looking for something different, cozy, and a little more upscale for dessert and drinks, this place is 100% worth trying. read more

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WOW! What an experience the dessert room at Berns is! Upon entering they have these little cubbies which in fact are actual barrels converted into personal booths! They also have the champagne room area that has a phone and speaker at each table. Very unique and one of a kind experience. As for the desserts you really can't go wrong with any of them, they are all made from scratch in house and amazing. Not only do they have an array of desserts they also have a huge selection of dessert drinks. This place is sure to impressed and truly on of a kind! Must try if you're in the Tampa area! read more

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Bern's offers an amazing dessert experience in their Harry Waugh Dessert Room! I recommend making a reservation unless you are dining first and then dessert reservations are automatically included. read more

Harry Waugh Dessert Room - PEANUT BUTTER TRUFFLE - Desserts Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Such a unique experience, DEFINITELY make a stop here if you're in the area! The lighting is dark, there are secluded "booths" with walls up so you can't exactly see/hear the people seated in parties around you. It's a very awesome experience, where you get privacy and the ambiance of dark lighting, cool piano playing... there's a phone booth with numbers if you want to change the music style, or you can opt in for their live pianist and even call in to request a song. The prices are not bad at all for the experience you're getting! Definitely higher than if you went to Dairy Queen but definitely a cool place to go with a group! Worth the splurge :) read more

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When looking at reservations for Bern's Steak House, I didn't realize you had to book at least a couple of months in advance -- if not three months to secure a table during peak dinner hours. When that fell out of reality, we opted to at least reserve a table at the Harry Waugh Dessert Room part of Bern's, and it was glorious. We had a fantastic experience enjoying dessert and after-dinner drinks to celebrate my wife's birthday. The lighting is warm. The seating areas are gorgeous private booths made from old wine casks, which I didn't realize, but makes the ambiance and interior cool. The designs of the booths ensure intimate and separate quiet conversation with just your party, without hearing others nearby or intrusions. Each booth also has working telephones (if I am correct) if you need to summon service right away or engage in local calls (I think). The cocktails are lovely. I went for the Bless Your Heart, Peaches drink that consisted of. Rittenhouse Bern's select rye, Michter's bourbon, peach cobbler cordial, crumble, and orange. I enjoyed it even though it didn't complement the Peanut Butter Truffle dessert, but I didn't care. As for the Peanut Butter Truffle, it was glorious and good, good and glorious. Comprising Oreo brownie, crunchy peanut butter, peanut butter mousse, caramel milk chocolate mousse, and peanut butter fudge swirl ice cream, the dessert was so decadent, creamy, and full of life. I could have ordered a whole batch of us, brought it to my hotel room, and eaten it in the nude without any shame. If you haven't had the opportunity to check out the Harry Waugh Dessert Room, you need to. There is a lot of history and heritage behind the structure of the room. It feels like a time capsule, but a wonderful one that makes you feel like you are in for a treat -- which you are -- when you frequent. You can't go wrong with the private booths made from old wine casks that are intimate, quiet, and allow for the best possible experience with great friends and family while dining on after-dinner drinks and desserts that are handcrafted and full of happiness and magical goodness. read more

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If you're dining at Bern's Steak House, then make sure you save room for dessert! It's upstairs (or up elevator) and you leave your dirty AF dinner table and get a nice new table to enjoy dessert or an after dinner cocktail. Even if you don't have room for dessert, share one just to try it. They have a lot of options from which to choose and it's a tough decision. I think you may be able to get into here even if you don't dine at Bern's, but I'm not 100% certain on that. You can probably call or fax them to find out. But if you're dining in at Bern's, you can pretty much get in to extend your evening. read more

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We've been here a few times and just came again for our anniversary. They did bring out a birthday ice cream for our anniversary - it was a nice touch but was just okay. I tried the trilogy - the carrot cake like one was just okay but I wouldn't order again. The banana cheese pie was good, but the citrus cheesecake - the hint of citrus added a brightness that was so good. My husband tried the Dutch apple pie, and that was so incredible. Super warm, nicely spiced crust. Swapped out the ice cream from caramel to vanilla, and it was so good. The hostesses both at the main restaurant and the dessert room really aren't the most friendly. The server we had though was absolutely incredible! read more

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Unique in the world. It's much easier to get a reservation to the dessert room than it is at Bern's and a great option for a little magic on a normal day. We took 12 and 15 year old brothers there recently and got to experience the delight through their eyes: the little curved booths, the phone to the piano, the pages of tempting desserts, and for the adults, amazing coffee and varieties of after dinner drinks. My bread pudding, pictured here, was exquisite. read more

Harry Waugh Dessert Room - The delicious bread pudding with macadamia nut ice cream. - Desserts Near Me - Tampa, Florida

No one does dessert better than the Harry Waugh Dessert Room! You can snag a weeknight resy for just dessert! You can't go wrong with anything you order. I love the banana foster, chocolate peanut butter truffle, macadamia nut sundae, king Midas read more

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Look, everyone needs to experience this place at least once in their life. After dining downstairs at Bern's you make your way to the back of the restaurant and up a flight of stairs to the Waugh Dessert Room. Your server downstairs will give them your name ahead of time so you'll likely be seated within 5 mins. The tables are situated inside of old barrels and on the walls are excerpts from a cookbook. A lot of fun for sure trying to understand some of the old writing. For dessert you really can't go wrong but some of the choices are truly impressive. The bananas foster and baked Alaska are prepared table side and it's quite the show. Bern's has an incredible bourbon library so be sure to have a pour (or two). read more

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I brought my girls here for a celebratory link up and we tried and shared so much. I'm not into port wines and Madeira so I asked to have a sommelier come upstairs and help me pick a great bottle of champagne. Food/dessert wise, we tried the following that i will rate from 1 to 5, with 5 being best: Baked brie 5 Marinated olives 5 King Midas 3 Chocolate, chocolate chocolate 5 Cafe con Leche flan 4 Pistachio cheesecake 4 Toasted almond bread pudding 5 read more

Finally got a reservation to Bern's this month (March 2026). We always make sure to include a trip to the dessert room. Once again, it did not disappoint. This time in the piano room. Husband got the banana split Sunday. I got the King Midas which is just amazing carrot cake along with their infamous macadamia nut ice cream. And service was stellar! read more

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Is it expensive? Yes. Is it probably the best dessert you'll ever eat? Also yes. I ordered the affogato, but also got to try the cookie butter cheesecake and the apple pie. The affogato - yummy, the cookie butter cheesecake - decadent, the apple pie - drool worthy. I'm not even a huge apple pie fan, but I actually would pay ridiculous amounts for theirs because it's so delicious. The service is amazing of course. The space itself is kinda dark and looks like you're inside a wine barrel. Each dessert room has controls to change the music and you can even request songs on the piano which is super cool. I will say the vibe was a little vampirey which is not for everyone but the dessert made it very worth it. read more

Bananas foster flambe serves two people and is quite the spectacle! Flambe'd table side our server explained all the ingredients and how flambe works. It was decadent and delicious, not overly sweet either. We got a complimentary scoop of birthday cake ice cream to celebrate our anniversary which was a nice touch. Ambiance is very intimate with nearly private rooms for each table. The perfect date night dessert place! read more

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Whenever we go to the Harry Waugh Dessert Room, it is always a special occasion even if it wasn't planned to be! The restaurant is that welcoming and elevated. We love having the trilogy of classics which includes the king Midas, cheesecake gert, and banana cheese pie, all of my favorites. The Grasshopper was an amazing coffee cocktail with mint! The piano player is a professional and takes requests which is such a delight. I will always recommend this dessert room. read more

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Seated with first priority with our card from Haven. Server here was awesome and so friendly! We were celebrating 19 years of marriage and she even brought us some birthday cake flavored ice cream with a candle to celebrate! We always have to start off with the hazelnut cafe con leche because it's FABULOUS! I always wish it were a bit hotter but it is so yummy and hits the spot. You'll definitely want to consume this prior to eating the sweet dessert because if you don't it makes the drink bitter. For dessert we had the raspberry crème brûlée which was delicious! The raspberry flavor is throughout the brûlée. Just wow! Hubs got the rum cakes and daughter got the chocolate cake. All was good and we enjoyed very much. Ambience here is secluded since you have your own little dessert room for your party which is quite nice! You don't get the loudness from other diners. read more

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Fun little dessert room and an experience in and of itself. You can book a reservation (which is recommended) or ask your server at Bern's of Haven to get you into the dessert room after your dinner reservation. They'll get you scheduled and provide a card you five to the host/hostess for confirmation when you get there, Located upstairs inside of Bern's Steakhouse, it's dark and kind of like a maze with oblong shaped rooms that are walled for privacy. You have the option of picking different music through a little jukebox type thing on the wall or you can just turn it off if you want some quiet. The dessert menu is extensive with a mixture of alcohol based and coffee based offerings. The hazelnut cafe con leche is outstanding and one of my favorite items here. Service is always stellar and it's just a nice place to relax and hang out with friends and family after a nice meal. If you get a chance, definitely a place everyone should try at least once! read more

Harry Waugh Dessert Room - Hazelnut cafe con leche - Desserts Near Me - Tampa, Florida

We had a party of 8 on a Tuesday night and really enjoyed our experience! The tables are all in their own walled alcoves, so you have a lot of privacy and can even choose your own music which is so fun! There is also a phone at each table to call the live pianist and request a song which made it feel extra special. Our server was very slow to take our orders, but the food came out quickly, and our reservation wasn't rushed, we were seated for about 2 1/2 hours. We ordered many desserts to share and everything was delicious. The standouts were the bananas foster, the chocolate banana bread pudding, and the chocolate hazelnut cake. Be aware that an 18% gratuity was included, that may only apply to large groups, so pay attention to your bill. Definitely worth a visit, especially for a special occasion! read more

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The pictures and reputation of this place speaks for itself. It deserves 10 stars honestly. The service is impeccable and the desserts look like something out of a magazine. I've been here more than 5+ times in the past year and they never disappoint. The dessert menu is curated perfectly, they offer a large variety of wines and you can get their wonderful lattes if you're not a drinker like myself. The visit is included if you have a dinner reservations but they do offer dessert room only reservations a few times out of the week which is great since sometimes I like to cook at home and then have dessert later. Great Date night spot, as the ambiance is intimate and there is a live pianist. 10/10 read more

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I love that it's a separate dessert place inside of Berns. You can book it separately, so we actually got some Green Lemon and Bulla beforehand. The dessert was great as always. And the live piano was fantastic. The service was a bit slow towards the end. It took quite a bit of time to get a box for the bread pudding and for them to take the check afterwards. The area is also really awkward to wave down a server since the cubbies are meant to be fairly private. Overall great for a little date night dessert. read more

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Over the top and then some. Like Berns itself. It's not just the food, or the menu, or the service or the atmosphere. It's all added up which is greater than the sum. Perfect ending of a great dinner at Berns. read more

Best Dessert Room in Tampa Bay! So delicious especially the macadamia nut ice cream.

Heading up here upon finishing dinner downstairs. I did have to wait a bit to get seated. I like that their tables are a bit blocked off from other patrons. The booth was nice, since you are able to pick different music in your little booth. It was hard to decided which dessert to get, since they all sounded good. I ended up getting the hummingbird cake with roasted banana ice cream. I didn't care took much for the cake, but the banana ice cream was amazing. I also got to try their feature dessert the peanut butter truffle. It was a little too much for me. The waiter was friendly and attentive. read more

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Super romantic date night in Tampa Bay! Everything on the menu is good, there are no bad choices - you will have a hard time selecting a dessert to try! This is old Tampa at its finest! Dress to impress! read more

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Nothing caps off a Berns night like the dessert room. Cozy booths with the service you expect from the Berns family of restaurants. The have amazing classics on the menu like the King Midas and Banana Chess pie, homemade ice creams, a variety of coffees (with or without booze), a large array of brown waters to finish your night out right. Don't forget to put requests into the piano man through the part phone! read more

I have had most pleasant experiences at the Henry Waugh dessert room. Most recently after enjoying a very nice meal downstairs at in the Rhine Room my beloved and I came to experience the dessert room together. We were seated in the room with the piano and what a special experience it was! I enjoyed the more intimate booth and ambiance and not to mention the music! The pianist, his name escapes me, was quite affable and interactive. We enjoyed our Baked Alaska and the presentation was AWESOME! Service was excellent as well. If you are a fine dining/experience lover try the Henry Waugh Dessert Room and I don't think you will be disappointed. read more

Everything about Bern's is amazing. At our most recent visit we learned about their partnership with Cigar City Brewery (makers of our fav beer Jai Alai!) and had to try the Legacy Barleywine. Fabulous! I wish we'd read the menus more thoroughly in the past! As far as the food... I always recommend the chateaubriand but any cut is fabulous. The sides are classic and you can ask for extras. Don't skip the dessert room. It is private, quiet, and you will find some original offerings as well as fun seasonal choices. Reservations have been slightly frustrating for me since the online system is in place but we manage! A Tampa classic that you must try. read more

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The best of the best! Such a dark and intimate little place to enjoy some amazing desserts and after dinner drinks. You don't have to dine at Bern's to come to the dessert room (although a reservation is automatically included in your dinner reservation if you do). You can make a separate reservation for the dessert room on their website and there is usually more availability than the steakhouse itself. You'll enjoy the seating with your group in what feels like a wine barrel. The dessert menu has a nice variety of options from chocolatey indulgences to fruity cakes. The wine and liquor list is extensive - be prepared to be overwhelmed when browsing this bible of booze. Everything is delicious and recipes are made with Bern's special ingredients. The carrot cake old fashioned is a new menu item and I feel it's one of the best I've ever had. Never had a bad time in this establishment...grab your friends for a reservation and go!!! read more

Harry Waugh Dessert Room - Carrot cake old fashioned - Desserts Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Delicious! Perfect date night place. The carrot cake old fashioned is amazing if you like whiskey and out of the three desserts we tried, the peanut butter chocolate Oreo situation (can't remember exact name lol) was our fav! Also recommend the macadamia ice cream read more

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A pretty amazing place for desserts? Yes please!!! The upstairs part of Berns Steakhouse is dedicated to post dinner action! It's pretty large with private booths made from old wine casks, which provides such a cool environment. Each booth allows to change music as well. But you are here for the desserts if after dinner beverages. And both are plentiful. I chose the Banana Tres Leches. Wow. A delight. Also tried the Raspberry Crème Brûlée. This was a wonderful experience with really nice service as well. You should give this a try! read more

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So...I came here pre COVID and was entranced and captivated by their multi page limitless menu; a full page of cheesecakes; a full page devoted to pies; a column or two on cookies....you get the idea. A compendium of post meal extravagances permitting diners a respite of indulgence and decadence. Enter Covid-19 left stage; exit the multi page journey through an adult Willy Wonka experience. Me--today, feeling like that person stuck in the tube. Stuck, stymied, and saddened that the menu became a one or two page shadow of its former self. Nonetheless, I got the apple bread pudding with a dollop (about two tablespoons :-| worth) of the best homemade cookies and cream ice cream and ever. Jammed with cookie pieces galore and splendid to taste, creamy, velvety smooth. Advice to the establishment--please be less parsimonious with portion! The bread pudding was nice...dense but pleasantly so and moist through and through. The toffee sauce was delectable and the warm. Other diner got the "best sundae" and--although I didn't taste it--they said Iived up to his name. The chocolate cake was rich, smooth, thoughtfully dense with sauce that only magnified the splendor. The chocolate curls played a delightful and enjoyable supporting role. read more

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After stuffing yourself in the Steakhouse below you (with reservations from your server) wander up the stairs or take the elevator to the upper dessert room. Dark hallway, deep red lighting and intimate booths await, soling with live piano accompaniment. Coffees, cocktails and after dinner drinks await you along with offerings of decadent sugary treats and ice creams. So many to choose so we took a sampler which was just enough for two to complete. A perfect ending to a perfect dinner. read more

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We frequent the dessert room, and it's always a five star experience. Our evening began with a warm greeting from Matt, and amazing server all around. He took our cafe con leche order and our coffees arrived within minutes. The Cafe Con Leche at Berns is my favorite anywhere, so we never go without ordering it!!!! Next we had the Pumpkin Bread Pudding, with bourbon pecan praline sauce and caramel ice cream. Oh my GOODNESS. This was far and above our favorite of the evening. The sauce was next level and you could definitely taste the bourbon without it being boozy, which was perfection! Next, we had the banana tres leches. The added strawberries really made this next level. It was incredible! Lastly, our richest dessert was the s'mores brownie. Complete with in house made marshmallow, caramel sauce and graham cracker ice cream, this brownie was pure decadence. As always, this was the perfect date night. From the servers to the valet, everyone is kind and seriously top notch. We will always be customers here! read more

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No but actually...such a special time I guarantee that you will not be disappointed visiting here. This dessert room is tucked away in the restaurant, built in old wine casks. Don't forget to make a reservation to get your hands on these delicious treats. The cocktails here are delicious (and strong), they definitely take after their steakhouse. For dessert, I had the trio sampler of three different desserts, with the carrot cake being my absolute fave. I found it to be well worth the cost and the fact that you get a little bit of everything made it so worth it! All in all, this place is a great spot for families, intimate moments, or just a good time with friends for some aperitif and dessert. Don't miss an opportunity to check this place out if you're in the SoHo area. read more

Reservations for only the Harry Waugh Dessert room? Surely you jest. And don't call me Shirley. The Harry Waugh Dessert room was created in 1985. The story goes, Bern met up with Waugh at his crib in London. The two of them retired to the drawing room for a snifter of brandy and dessert. Bern was like, we should make a dessert room and I'll name it after you! The plans had 48 booths for the dessert room and the rest is history. Today, there is a team of 20 pastry chefs making some incredible desserts for the Berns customers. After you finishing eating a magnificently prepared steak, you're escorted upstairs to the dessert room. Here's an added bonus, ask for a tour of the wine cellar and/or kitchen. They'll be more than happy to show you the back end of the restaurant. COVID might have changed that, come to think of it, we weren't shown the kitchen last week when we dined there. My sister in law has been dreaming about the chocolate peanut butter truffle the last time we visited. Me? I always like to try new things, I did take a bite of her dessert ;) I can see why the Peanut Butter truffle is a popular choice. It has chocolate covering the entire dessert with a large chocolate shaving on top. The banana caramel ice cream just adds another note to the flavor experience. Truly incredible. I enjoyed my Pineapple Upside down cake, a dried pineapple topped this dessert. It was another decident choice and highly recommended. When we travel with my in laws, I always suggest a new place for dinner & dessert. The group tells me stop. Just stop. They all look forward to dining at Berns and then heading upstairs to the Harry Waugh Dessert Room. it's a 5 star experience that should not be missed. read more

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I have always heard of Berns and the dessert room. I never had the chance to try but finally was able to. It was a great experience. Ambience and service was outstanding. I enjoyed my dessert. I had one only because dinner was so much and so good. I highly recommend it read more

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You can't go wrong with coming to the dessert room. The individual rooms are built from old wine barrels and are private booths. The service is great. Everyone is very knowledgeable about the recommendations. You may not always need a reservation, but it's good to get one. You can also eat at Haven down the street and have them call ahead for you to enjoy dessert. read more

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