Very nice spot for a touch of fancy while visiting the low country. The restaurant layout is nice with decently accessible walkways and seating. Wide covered patio and plentiful bar seating is available. Parking is limited (maybe 15 dedicated spots), however additional parking is available. Be sure to follow the posted rules and bring funds in case it's needed. There's no valet. Our server Quinn was pleasant and attentive. She made great recommendations and explained all menu options simply. Now onto the most important part: the food. The oysters (half priced on Mondays) were the best! Totally delicious. I should have gotten many more. The shrimp and scallop roll which is essentially a Po'boy was cooked well but not as flavorful as I would have liked. All meals appeard well prepared and beautifully presented. Dessert came with a show! read more

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Stopped in for a Sunday evening dinner at Nico which has been in my list forever. Overall the experience was good. The service was attentive but unfortunately our sides did not arrive until we were almost done with our entrees. The scallops were warm, buttery and paired well with the mushrooms. The duck confit had more of a homestyle presentation and the meat was very tender. read more

Nico - Bars Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

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What a nice experience! My parents eat here at least once a week and wanted to make sure we got to try it! We sat at the bar in the patio as you come into the restaurant. Perfect lighting, casual while Feeling upscale too. The bartender was great! All the foods was incredible. We went on half price oyster night and ordered over a few dozen oyster and they were great! Also ordered the shrimp and scallop roll and the burger. Both had a ton of flavor! Fries were good too. Go early as they fill up fast, but it's totally worth the wait! read more

Nico - Shrimp and scallop roll- very tasty! - Bars Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

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We came in yesterday to stop by first time in. A bit weird to do reservations for the bar but we didn't wait at all. It was very quaint. We sat outside so I'll have to come back and update when I come and sit inside. Our espresso martinis would absolutely to die for. It was happy hour when we were in so we did a dozen of the house oysters they were absolutely divine. I want to come back and try a few more things on the menu and give a more thorough review. Try some wines some other food that sort of things. Bartenders were very very nice. I feel bad for not remembering their names. read more

Nico - Espresso Martini - Bars Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Such a gem! French techniques over bistro classics and abundant local seafood. Warm greeting and good indoor or outdoor options. Portions are a bit smaller which means you can share several courses. This will result in a higher bill of course! Drinks options for na and cocktails were good- the only miss was the sangria- weak and overly iced. Heat Wave was a fav. Oysters with Camembert, mussels, onion soup, and chocolate ice cream over chocolate tart were all delicious and memorable. Daily fish was Swordfish - but it disappointed as a couple smaller pieces instead of a nice size steak- I'd skip next time. Service was a bit slow. I'd say we waited 30 minutes for drinks. Perhaps that bread (service should be free if this is a typical wait before ordering food). But truly, worth just slowing down and enjoying the ambiance. Order the dessert. Get a bottle of wine. Be a relaxed Southern Francophile and enjoy some transportingly delicious food! Tip- If you're hungry on arrival do get some raw/roasted oysters and a baguette in with your order as they arrive quickly (even though you must order everything together). read more

Had a wonderfully delicious Christmas Eve dinner at Nico! We sat at the bar inside that overlooked the kitchen. It was cool to see the experts in action! I felt like I was in an episode of "The Bear" because the chefs actually say "Hands!" when a dish is ready to be delivered to a table (zero drama like "The Bear" though! The staff were pleasant and professional) I enjoyed fresh oysters, the Bouillabaisse, and Creme Brûlée. I love it all and recommend! read more

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Don't order the shrimp and gnocchi. The shrimp was the small frozen variety, tough with hard to remove tails. The gnocchi was burnt. All in, all don't think i will go back. read more

We had another excellent dining experience at Nico recently and appreciate having such a great restaurant in Mt. Pleasant. We visited especially for their softshell crab special and it was amazing. With the nice spring weather we sat on the patio, and had consistent friendly service by Kallie. The gimlet cocktail was refreshing and perfect for the experience. A visit to Nico requires an order of their wonderful oysters, then we also had an order of mussels. YUM! But the best part of dinner was their softshell crab entree, a perfectly fried softie on a bed of succotash. This was one of the best softies we had this season. With a few more gimlets we made it through this seafood feast. Then we ended with their baked Alaska and espresso martinis. Dining at Nico is always a pleasure and they delivered a memorable softshell for this season. Thank you! read more

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Visited Nico for my birthday celebration on a Wednesday, and I wasn't very impressed. The seafood is the best thing about this restaurant! The oysters were fantastic, and so was the shrimp cocktail! The drinks were also good, but took a while to be delivered. The service, in general, left much to be desired. We sat outdoors but were largely ignored. I've also never been to a restaurant for my birthday that didn't show me a dessert menu. All in all, if you are only interested in good seafood, definitely visit Nico, but I would skip it if you are having a special occasion. read more

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As a Dutchman living in Florida I always look for place with a European feel. Cosy, stylish, warm, hospitality and honest good food. Nico offers it all. On vacation around Charleston we booked a table an o, I enjoyed every minute. Great ambiance, no screens, excellent oysters and steak tartare, wonderful fries, good G&T and a nice cool glass of rose. But above all the service was outstanding. Rachel, our waitress understood our "experience ". She was awesome. Warm, interested en service minded. Thank you Rachel for putting the dot on the i for us that wonderful dinner. read more

1 star. "Hard and fast rules," soft and sad food. Dined with a party of 7 hoping to do tapas-style -- small plates, starters, a leisurely mix shared around the table. Our arrogant server shut that down immediately, informing us the kitchen has a "hard and fast rule" requiring all courses, starters and mains, ordered together. No exceptions, no flexibility, no joy. The food didn't redeem it. The beef tartare arrived as a mystifying grey clump next to what looked like a mini cream cheese sandwich -- nothing like tartare, more like a science experiment. Every other dish followed suit: underwhelming and overpriced. For what we paid, I expected a memorable meal. I got one, just not the good kind. Skip it. Chip read more

Came here tonight to celebrate my moms birthday and the food was delicious! We also got some oysters on the half shell, and they are 1/2 priced on Mondays! I ordered the fillet medallions and it was good, but I felt like there was something missing. The service was also great and it was a surprisingly busy night. read more

Nico - Filet medallions with corn, mushrooms and green beans - Bars Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

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The food was incredible. We ordered red snapper and flounder along with oysters napoleon. All I can say is wow. I have never had a meal this good in my life. We will be back. Treva, our server was so helpful, and did a fantastic job. I forgot to tell her I was allergic to shrimp when I placed my order; they replaced the order for me to make certain there was no chance of cross contamination just to be sure. Perfection. read more

Was in Charleston for business on a Saturday evening and stumbled on Nico. Had no plans and no reservation but the staff made me feel welcome. My meal was excellent and I will return in the future. read more

Nico - Oysters. - Bars Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

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It's was hot inside. That doesn't give off a good vibe for an oyster house. Also the music was on but you couldn't hear it leaving much to be desired. I was put off by the lack of team cooperation which signals bad management. Our server was slammed and there's 3 or 4 people standing around laughing and chatting instead of helping her clear plates from tables like mine that finished meals 10 minutes prior. The Camembert cheese that came as a side sauce was watery. If a French inspired restaurant can't get this right, then there's no hope. In a sea of local restaurants, we won't be returning to this one. read more

We had dinner last night with ordering escargot and a cheeseburger. All I can say is the escargot was prepared as a low country cuisine not French and the cheeseburger was ordered medium and was prepared medium rare and couldn't cut it with my knife. I expected better for $70 dinners read more

Just always so good. Consistently great food and service. Love their specials. This is one of those places that makes it hard to try anywhere new. read more

Me and my wife come to see one person in particular, and that's how we decide if we want a table or to sit at the bar. Tori is the young ladies name. She goes the extra mile to make us smile. We love coming in and will wait just to make sure she's who serves us at the bar or table her service is great! So these five stars going to Tori! read more

Nice place near charleston. Ambiance is very nice, open kitchen. Seating was comfortable. Came here with a table of 8. Started with some raw oysters. The waiter was excellent, made great recommendations. The oysters were fresh and delicious. Drinks were good and strong. I ordered the bouillabaisse which was flavorful, light a d delish. We ended our dessert with Baked Alaska flamed at our table. read more

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Saw this restaurant on Yelp when we were visiting the area and my bf and I decided to give it a try for dinner. As advised by other Yelpers, we made a reservation ahead of time (same day just in the morning). I guess parking in the area is a little weird but we Ubered there so we didn't deal with that issue. When we got there we were disappointed that our reservation was for outside but whatever it is what it is. At least the weather wasn't bad! To eat we shared some oysters to start and then we got the mussels and octopus. Octopus was good, mussels were FANTASTIC! We were fighting over who would get the last spoonfuls of the sauce. For my entree I ordered the chicken cordon bleu. I enjoyed it. Our server was very nice and attentive as well. We enjoyed our dinner here and would come back if we were in the area again! read more

Nico - Mussels - Bars Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

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Great oyster happy hour and delicious small plates. The brownie dessert with house made ice cream was a perfect ending to our meal. Emily was a fantastic server and guided us to the perfect amount of plates and wonderful suggestions. Thank you Emily. read more

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The food is always a 10/10, the cocktails are great and they have a wine list with plenty of options. The service is always just...smart, they know their timing, they know the menu, they know how to make recommendations. And very hospitable. Have only eaten on the patio and love it every time! read more

Nico - Gnocchi "Parisien" - Bars Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

We visit Charleston fairly regularly, and Nico is one of our favorite go-to spots. The restaurant tends to be crowded, but we've always been able to grab a reservation and the service never suffers! They are friendly, quick to take orders, and knowledgeable about the dishes. The food is always so fresh and flavorful. Everything we've ever had there was delicious, but we always order oysters and tuna tartare. If you can, go on Mondays for 1/2 off oysters! Better yet, pair it with their happy hour (Mon-Fri from 4-6) for $6 house beer, well drinks, and house wine! read more

Nico - Half-off oysters on Monday, including the Caviar Oyster, which is topped with oyster, crème fraîche, chives, and egg yolk - Bars Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Popped in for brunch will exploring Shem Creek and very glad we did. Emily our server was very welcoming and hospitable. Loved her! The potato caviar was insane, legit wipe the plate clean worthy! Holy hell. The local shrimp cocktail was on point. So fresh! Use that habanero hot sauce with the cocktail sauce for that really nice punch. We got the catch of the day with the red wine burgundy butter. Omfg drench me in the sauce. The burgundy mushrooms with the best duo for that dish. Wow! Seriously this place is for seafoodies. read more

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I've had very good meals here. This past Easter brunch I had grey beef tartare, a tuna tartare with boiled egg yolk that had no flavor, and a burger with no seasoning. I know you guys will do better. read more

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Extremely strong seafood spot -- highly recommend. Amazing shrimp gnocchi. Flounder strong. Calamari, baguette, oysters -- all amazing. Dessert was incredible too, highly recommend the baked Alaska. Staff was ON POINT. They are on you like hawks. Place is very well run / well organized. What a great restaurant! read more

It's truly painful to write this review, but Nico's just isn't the same as it was several years ago. The service at the oyster counter is always A+, but unfortunately the food was average at best this visit. I spend a lot of time in New England, so maybe comparing Nico's lobster roll to the real thing isn't entirely fair, but the lobster roll here was honestly disappointing. If you like the texture of tuna salad or egg salad, you may enjoy it, but I was expecting actual chunks of lobster. Instead, it was finely chopped and dripping with mayo. The calamari also missed the mark, about 95% tubes, maybe one or two tentacles, heavily breaded, and cut into very small pieces. The breading and seasoning completely overpowered the calamari itself. That said, you really can't beat the happy hour. The 1/2-price oysters and overall selection are excellent, with a strong New England variety. Unfortunately, 3 of the 12 oysters we received were bad, though to their credit they were replaced quickly and kindly. Our waitress was friendly and good overall, just a little slow at times. The hostess, however, seemed stressed and gave off the feeling that we were inconveniencing her. Would I go back? Yes, but strictly for the happy hour oysters. read more

More on the traditional end of the spectrum of restaurants here in town. It is French inspired so LOTS of butter and cream begging for a bottle of wine (or 2). Service team is friendly and knowledgeable of the menu, flavors and vey helpful n directing the eater to find the right dinner option. Love the oyster options! Love the catch of the day option (which is surprisingly hard to find along the tourist areas along King street). Ambience is a bit off from perfect. However that is the only potential drawback. I still give it a solid A. Thanks for a great night! read more

When I travel, I often have a craving for seafood because we rarely, if never, eat it at home. I was thinking about some crispy fried shrimp all day after I heard about Nico, so I had to come try some. The saffron aioli is fantastic and also, somehow, goes super well with their hot, crunchy, gooey, fantastic cheese balls. I came to feast and I certainly left satisfied. Bartenders were super helpful as they narrowed down my beer choice to the perfect ice cold selection and took care of me with beautiful service. I'd definitely return next time I pass through. read more

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Amazing dinner and experience! Highly recommend! Tried the escargot and was amazing! Don't be scared to try it! :) read more

Nico - Escargots! - Bars Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Everything about this place is amazing! Our server, Noah, was very knowledgeable about the menu. I had raw oysters and scallops, and the apple tart. Ah-mazing. Special mention of the oil that accompanied the oysters. I would buy that. read more

Nico - Scallops - Bars Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

LOVEEEEE this place! First time here and the food was absolutely delicious. We started with the escargot. SO yummy with the most delicious chive butter oil goodness. Can't think of a better way to start the meal. Just when I thought it couldn't get any better ... it did! The fire roasted grouper was cooked to perfection with a red wine reduction sauce. Soooo good!! The star of the show was the bouillabaisse. I will never stop dreaming about this seafood brothy goodness. I can't wait for the day I get to come back here. Highly recommend!!! Our waitress was awesome! She even allowed us to purchase just one oyster to try. (Decided I'm not the biggest fan of oysters so thank goodness she graced us with this privilege.) Outdoor patio was a little warm but offered a quiet environment. Perfect for date night! read more

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We booked here on reading reviews. The food was outstanding. I had the scallops, French onion soup and creme Brule. My husband had salad and grouper. He said it was delicious. We also had roasted oysters. The reason I am holding back 1 star is because of a few mishaps. 1. The waiter forgot to place our order for the roasted oysters, so we got them after a ling wait and I asked if our oysters were still coming. 2. He took away my husband's utensils and never brought back any. So when my husband's food was served we had to wait to get someone's attention to get his utensils. The ambiance is nice. We would definitely return. read more

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Absolutely everything from here is amazing. I have yet to try a dish or drink that didn't satisfy. The staff is always friendly and prompt, note that they make everything in a small wood fired oven so you need to order everything at one. Both indoor and outdoor seating are beautiful. Here are some must tries: The octopus The beef tartare Artichoke and Crab dip read more

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We were seated at the bar and were greeted right away by the bartender. He was very nice and super helpful with our menu choices. We ordered the artichoke crab dip, gnocchi, and the baked oysters with bread crumbs and garlic. All were very tasty and fresh! Our check got mixed up, but we were compensated for their mistake. This was my first time here and everything was great! I would like to try the French onion soup next time I am back in the Charleston area visiting family. It's a super cute spot next to all the Shem Creek area. I recommend trying if you like seafood and French food! read more

Nico - Baked oysters with bread crumbs and garlic - Bars Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

My only request to my family when we took a group trip to SC was a bangin' seafood dinner. Nico was our choice and they did NOT disappoint. Upon perusing the Yelp photos I saw pics of the raw bar le petit plateaux and I was like the "I WANT THAT" lady in Napoleon Dynamite (IYKYK) to my husband who gladly agreed to split it with me. It came with 12 raw oysters, tuna tartare, and shrimp cocktail. I also really wanted to sample the caviar oyster so we added that to the tower and it was all excellent. So fresh, so tasty. There really isn't much better than getting fresh oysters on the coast! And the caviar oyster, (an oyster topped with creme fraiche, chives, and egg yolk) was a really delicious splurge. We also split an order of the baked scallops (served with harissa butter and baguette). It was all so good! Our server was prompt and helpful, and the surroundings were lovely. We sat in the covered outdoor-ish patio which was comfortable and breezy even though it was a hot summer evening. There isn't much a view here as it's situated on main road but the patio was nicely decorated and a fence covered with some some greenery made for a much better view than the road on the other side. The only negative is that parking here is....not great. There were 6 of us, one too many to fit in one car so we drove two and parking both was a pain. Luckily we were able to find something in the end but just a heads up it could be a challenge. It's absolutely worth it though! read more

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Such fresh and delicious seafood! The roasted oysters with Provençal butter were juicy, delicious and perfect size. One of the girls at the table did not like seafood so we got potato caviar which was just potatoes au gratin cooked into a square with very little sauce, which made it dry. The fire roasted fish changes every night, but the way that it was served that night was exquisite. It was light, flaky and very tender. Cooked to perfection with a side of sauce and a fire roasted tomato which gave an extra flavor. The the chicken Cordon Bleu did not have very much cheese inside and seemed more like roasted chicken than anything else. The Demi glaze was a sweet gravy and the best thing about this was the mushrooms. I'm not quite sure if I would get any non-seafood items from here again, but the seafood items were a 10 out of 10. read more

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Sorry disappointed with the overly salty bouabaise. The 2 piece bread that was with it was sliced so thin you could see through it. 3 Shrimp in it was overcooked Nothing to write home about the supposed fish was literally non existent. Pitiful portions. Side salad was good. read more

Still dreaming about Nico. High end seafood is an understatement. Our group basically ordered the whole menu! I got the caviar oyster it was refreshing and presentation 10/10 the tuna oyster was also so good that I had to get the tuna tartare appetizer. Hands down one of the best tartares and good portion size. We could've done without the cauliflower side it was ok but not the best item on the menu- the potato gratin on the other hand we had to take some to go. The cheese was melted and potato's cooked to perfection. My main dish was the swordfish which was the fish of the day. They had tons of specials but this was without a doubt such a great choice. Some places overcooked swordfish and it gets dry but this was juicy and moist. 12/10 service, food, experience. I only wish I lived here so I could come back weekly. read more

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Exceptional food and service at this Mount Pleasant French inspired restaurant. One of our favorites in the Charleston area. Consistent experience each time. Our server, Alex, was wonderful, attentive and friendly. The staff works efficiently and in concert with each other. Food is served quickly and tables cleared efficiently. The highlight is certainly the food. We started with a very well crafted Old Fashion and Negroni. The tuna tartare is out of this world! Can't believe we had not tried it before. We asked to leave out the cucumbers - it had radish slivers and a light Dijon dressing to it. We were sad to finish it. It really was amazing with the taste of the tuna accentuated with Dijon. For the dinner, my wife enjoyed the perfectly cooked bay scallops. She suggested it was one of her favorite scallop dishes anywhere. I had the bouillabaisse that was fresh, perfectly cooked in a white wine broth. Probably one of the best I have ever had as well. The broth was really excellent - I prefer the white wine vs tomato base. It has octopus, mussels, clams, scallops and shrimp. If I had one wish is a piece of white fish...sounding a little shelfish at this point. The finale was a hot brownie with double chocolate ice cream. It was a generous portion that we enjoyed fully!! Thank you, Nico! read more

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