So let's start. Our bartender/server Brad was amazing. I started with the Smokey Paloma. So amazing. Great sipping drink. We ordered the octopus. (Very light and tasty) and the Camembert wood roasted oysters. I could have eaten those all night long. I ordered the bouillabaisse. Very fresh. More citrusy notes then saffron but really great. The man (thats what I call him) ordered the chicken cordon blue. The sauce that goes with it was smacktackular. (That means you could just stick your finger in it and yum). Also had the side onion. You have to love onions(which we do but also dipped it in the smacktacular sauce). All paired with a great bottle of red wine suggested by the amazing Brad. We left with a smile on our face. Side note: very small portions hence French. Don't plan on leaving stuffed. Oh, I forgot the crazy good oyster shooters for desert. Is that a desert? read more

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Food was good and a nice variety for food on the menu. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful. Nice ambiance for a romantic dinner or business meeting. read more

The Baked Alaska was the highlight of the night! That's not to say that the oysters, lobster, and gnocchi weren't wonderful, because they were! Parking was unclear and they were unable to validate the garage I was in but that was a minor inconvenience and I will know next time and there will be a next time!!! read more

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I go here pretty often, usually on a Monday for half price oysters but have dinner as well. This past Monday was delicious as always and the real treat came with the chicken Cordon Bleu, we wanted one more dish because everything was so delicious and the chef suggested this and it was amazing! Staff is great and it's such a well run operation and well not an expensive it's definitely worth every penny:-) read more

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We've been wanting to try Nico's ever since we ate at Laura's in Summerville. Both are excellent! Menu is terrific and varied. From a cheeseburger that our daughter had, to the gnocchi I had, all was great. The waitress was great and helpful with everything we needed. Nice dining area and outside area. Although it was very loud inside which can detract from the great food and service. read more

We just ate here as a party of 9. The restaurant was great at accommodating our party and getting us all sitting together for our last minute reservation. However, the portion sizes are extremely small. For the price of the food and an over $500 bill we should not be leaving still hungry. The food we ordered was all very tasty and we did enjoy it tho. The service is where my biggest problem was. The waitress in no way seemed happy to serve us and was short and rude with our table the whole time. I believe her name was Andrea. We felt unwelcome and spoken down to the whole time. I don't know if she was just having a bad day or if it's because we were a large group of 20 something girls and she already had her tip included and knew she didn't need to work for it. We also had problem with two of our drinks and they were no way apologetic and were rude about taking one of them off the bill. When one of the girls tried to ask a clarifying question about the oyster selection the lady snapped at her and made her feel stupid. As someone who works in this industry I was very disappointed with the service. The food was tasty and the restaurant was great. However with all the good food options in the area we will not be back. read more

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Honestly one of my favorite meals in Charleston. This is hard to rate, but I'm confident this is my favorite restaurant in Mount Pleasant now! My wife and I came here for her birthday and were blown away with the meal. We started off with cocktails and I was truly jealous of her order. She ordered a cocktail that had shrub, cranberry, and gin....so good! Next we ordered a oysters. Usually we stop at half dozen, but we had to order more. 18 delicious oysters later, we couldn't stop with the amazing three oysters we chose and accompaniments. For entrees we dug into my steak and tomato, with a side of pomme frites. The bordelaise to dip my steak was so good! It was rich and went very well with the filet cut that was extremely tender and buttery. My wife ordered the duck cassoulet, which is like a casserole. It is in a deep dish and cooked in duck fat with carrots, onions, bacon, sausage, and lots of delicious duck. It was a tough choice for dessert, but please trust me and go for the creme brûlée or baked Alaska. The staff blow torch either of them at your table. Trust me, this is the table side service you need! read more

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Hidden behind Shem Creek and I must say it's amazing from the start to the end. French cuisine with a modern touch. Appetizers: Fire Grill octopus Escargot Clams You can taste the freshness and the simplicity of the dishes was stunning. The servings of the dishes were spot on. Main course Duck Cordon Bleu Must get the baked Alaska The duck was tender to the touch and perfectly cooked in white bean bacon and sausage mixture. The Cordon Bleu was amazing and was wrapped in salami and cheese. The service was amazing (host was welcoming and warm) and Nick our waiter was amazing. The bartender was great. Overall we mostly impressed with the service especially on a busy Saturday they didn't miss a beat. read more

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Great place for oysters and the boullaibaise is to die for ! Highly recommend this spot !!!

I'm not sure how I feel about our first experience at Nico. Perhaps, we should've tried going here during non-brunch hours. With a limited menu during lunch, I decided to try the duck crepe. When I read crepe, I had picture a very thin pancake like the ones they serve you in France. What I was served was more like a cheese soufflé with one slice of duck the size of my finger. I was very confused when I received my dish, to be honest. My family was also confused when a soufflé-looking entrée came out served in a personal-sized cast iron skillet. Once again, not what I had imagined I'd be eating when I ordered the duck crepe. I am giving this dish a 3/5, but I gave the overall experience a 4/5 because although the dish was not a crepe and it was a bit too cheesy, it was tasty. I wish they would rename this dish something else, because the crepe dishes are most certainly not crepes. read more

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Okay, here we go. Let me preface this review by saying that not all of my visits to @nicoshemcreek have been as this one was, but more have been than have not. I have been holding off on writing a review until I could decide if the more disappointing experiences could be attributed to a bad night, or if it was a consistent vibe, but after last night I have decided the latter. As I have said before, with so many incredible restaurants in Charleston, if your prices are going to match the best of the best, then your quality needs to as well and Nico just does not do it for me. While their cocktails are fantastic, their food simply does not have the flavor to support the hefty price tag. There are a few diamonds in the rough however, with their amazing house-made hot sauce, fantastic French Onion Soup and cozy heated patio, but if those are the best compliment that I can give them after several visits, I most likely will not be back. read more

(M/F 27yo/28yo) We heard so many things about the oysters here and we understand why! We made a reservation last minute a week out and snagged a last effort time slot for a Saturday night at 845pm. We arrived early, went across the street for a drink and we're called back to be seated at 830pm. The decor is spot on with the theme and vibe. It was all so beautiful with greenery and salted wood. Huge fan right off the bat. While looking over the menu and beginning to order, our waitress informed us that the kitchen requests we put all the order in at the same time and our meal will be served in courses as the chef sees to how it is enjoyed and consumed. We LOVED that. Definitely see the French aspect of the restaurant. And the appeal of that. We sat in the patio portion and got to feel the open air. We were very impressed with what Nico had to offer. Though she may look smaller on the outside, she is fierce! read more

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Never disappointed at Nico's. The atmosphere and food is always amazing. I've never had a meal here that wasn't more than satisfactory. read more

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We loved it! The absolute favorite was the foie gras! The Baked Alaska was also awesome! The beef tartare was yummy and more l than expected amount-wise with the grilled cheese! Really loved read more

The food and service were both outstanding . Skylar was a very informative and attentive server . I would highly recommend.

Nico is one of my top favorite seafood restaurants. Although pricey, the food is cooked to perfection. I ordered oysters, the French onion soup, and salmon. On Monday's, oysters are half off and have a variety of selections to choose from. The French onion soup was nothing crazy as they all taste the same to me personally, but it was a nice appetizer to the start of a meal. I chose salmon as the main course which was cooked perfectly and filled with flavor. I would have liked to have something to sop up the broth, however I didn't ask for a side of bread. I'm sure the server would have done so as the staff is friendly and easy to meet your accommodations. read more

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So fun and modern inside the service is great and they have amazing oysters, fries, and even a burger!

Wow! Our second trip. Last time we had the 'Single Lady's' oysters while this time the House Bekah's bay. Booth fresh amd fantastic. The scallop crudo tartare is fantastic amd so is the mussels Provençal. I had the Duck Confit today and it comes easily off the bone and is paired well with the fromage squash amd zucchini. The first time I came and had the NICO quenelle -if you are looking for a unique dish -This Is IT! Everything is fresh and unique flavors not to mention great drinks at affordable prices. Thank you. When we are back in town we will be there NICO's.... read more

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Had an absolutely incredible experience at Nico while visiting Charleston. The space is lovely, bright and the staff was all incredibly friendly. I was very impressed with how knowledgeable our waitress was and how helpful she was with suggestions. They also have great happy hour deals! For food we got the roasted oysters, mushroom side, raw oysters and shrimp/scallop ceviche. Every dish was amazing, the oysters were SO fresh. We were also pleasantly surprised with how unique and tasty the mushrooms were. For dessert, get the creme brûlée it's amazing, even the cookies on the side are incredible. We also got the chocolate cake which was just as tasty and HUGE. It was kind of lava cake-like, so yum. I really cannot recommend enough! read more

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Fresh seafood prepared in authentic French style with attentive knowledgeable servers is a rarity, and worth five stars. The final tab is a one-star deduction as it was a bit pricey. You'll be thrown off by the portions--not the usual 20 pounds of slop most nicer restaurants throw at you. But, the timing and portion size combined with perfect, light seasoning allows the food to speak for itself. No pretension, just incredibly perfectly prepared food. We had the LeGrand seafood tower and grilled octopus to start and entres of filet, chicken Cordon Bleu, trout and bouillabais with baked Alaskan and Creme Brule for desert. Our server paired the perfect wines for each. Every bite was perfect. Every bite. Magnificent. read more

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Went to Nico today for Birthday Brunch. Our server Erin was lovely. Very warm and friendly. She explained the menu and the specials. We started with the broiled oysters and tuna tartare. The tuna was so fresh and very tasty. The oysters were broiled to perfection and amazing. Again very fresh. My fiancé got the lobster roll which he said was delicious. I order the special, oven baked grouper. The fish was so delicate and perfectly and simply cooked. Would highly recommend for the incredible fresh and delicious food and for the excellent service. Thank you Erin. read more

This place is definitely a good French American cushion place. Came here for Valentine's Day bunch and it is a cute place even sitting on the back patio. There was a big of a gnat problem, but was understandable with all the rainy weather. The presentation of any of their seafood is very aesthetic and was my fav part of the meal! Their aiolis were also soooooo flavorful and amazing and really elevated their dishes. The staff was also very friendly read more

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Drove by this place several times and was constantly packed. Made reservations and made everything a breeze. We sat at the bar and the bartender was extremely attentive. I was unsure on what to drink- he made me a cucumber concoction- so good and refreshing after a long day in the sun. We started with the mussels and "wow" is all I can say. Honestly our whole experience was top notch especially for as busy as they were. The food is nothing but exceptional. Highly recommend 10/10! read more

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First time here and it was amazing! First of all they have a great selection of oysters! The service was impeccable, food was delicious and cute atmosphere. I ordered oysters for appetizer and Bacon Clams for my entree. We shared mussels and escargot for the table as well as creme brûlée and Baked Alaska. All was great except wish the Bacon Clams had a little more flavor...maybe needed more salt or seasoning. read more

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First time at Nico's last night. A spontaneous impulse when driving by to another spot. Four of us were seated immediately in the middle of the dining room. We got caught up in the menu and the vibe so sorry no pictures. Monday is $2 oyster night which was a nice surprise. Fire Roasted Halibut was perfectly prepared, light and flaky with a bit of oven sear. The beurre rouge was amazing. Two of us had the lobster roll - the toasted brioche was a wonderful surpirse in place of the standard hot dog bun. It was packed with lobster. The camembert fondue in place of the normal drawn butter - right up there with the beurre rouge - fantastic. Lastly, the Burgundy Sea Scallops were good but the lobster roll and halibut were the stars. I didn't mention presentation - the oysters and other decorative shells on the ice, two eyedroppers to add lemon and spice if wanted. Beautiful. read more

We canceled our reservation at The Darling to come to Nico's, and it was well worth doing so. We didn't feel like going downtown and this was only a handful of minutes from our hotel stay. Given the chance to sit on the covered patio, this was optimal comparatively to sitting inside. The weather was perfect, the vibe fit what we wanted for our final dinner in Charleston, and was romantic. We had a later dinner, so it wasn't crowded or loud making it even more pleasant a the weather temperature was. I got my fix for my craving for beef tartare and their scallop ceviche. My fiancé had their 'fish of the day' halibut. This was a fish filet versus their whole fish that comes with the head and tail on it. We aren't about that type of meal as we both like it to be headless and without a tail. We ordered a side of potatoes au gratin and shared a crème brûlée they torched the top of the dessert table side. This process caramelizes the brown sugar crust on top of the dessert. Service was great. Shane was a really nice guy and engaged us a lot. He had a great sense of humor and was super knowledgeable of the menu. We parked in the parking lot at the establishment with no trouble. Parking is limited, but it does exist. read more

We travelled here from Southwest Florida for my 30th birthday trip. I love French food and really wanted to try Nico out. Great wine selection and amazing oysters. We got the napoleon oysters, cauliflower, and calamari just for appetizers. 10/10! Logan have so many great suggestions and her service was top notch. She made me feel so special on my birthday! The restaurant has the staff sign a card for your birthday and it really makes you feel special to be there. Truly a guest. The filet mignon, lobster roll, butternut squash gnocchi and the flounder were out of this world. We shared all entrees and barely left any. They also let us bring a birthday cake in. I cannot wait to return for another trip to SC. I will give noting but great feedback about our experience here. Thanks so much to Logan for everything, truly a night to remember. read more

This was a great experience, nice and calm atmosphere. Great seafood and steak, the escargot was perfect. Desert, well, that was great too. The tender was useful and pretty standard. read more

Nico - Bars Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Very disappointing. Server was nice, but pretty inexperienced; among other things our drinks took almost 30 min to arrive at our table, albeit a half-empty restaurant. Most other spots would offer a comp after a snafu like that, but not here. That aside, apps and entrees were all pretty average tasting and some were undersized, and most had a blah presentation. To top it off, the taxes were insane. Apparently if you eat in the city of Mount Pleasant, you will pay a total of FOUR taxes at the end of a meal, and I'm assuming a fifth of you have a large party, which we did not. Not the restaurant's fault, sure, but it only made a subpar experience worse at the end. read more

FOOD WAS SO AWESOME the variety of oysters was very good. The waitress we had, Callie, was super kind and nice. 10/10 this place is expensive but very much worth it. GET THE BAKED ALASKA FOR DESERT!! read more

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Amazing fresh seafood and wonderful service! We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner here and look forward to returning the next time we're in the Charleston area! read more

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We loved our dinner at Nico. We had shrimp, gnocchi, cauliflower, haricot vert, and potatoes gratin-all fresh and simply delicious. The drinks were also excellent, as was our server. One star off for the parking situation information that came from Resy, very confusing, so ultimately we took Uber over there. We'll be back! read more

Had an amazing meal here with a group of new friends. The cocktails were amazing, oysters were fresh and every bite of food was amazing. The servers were friendly and attentive and the prices were fair for the quality of food. When I'm back in the area, I will definitely be going back! read more

What a wonderful evening at Nico! From the moment we were greeted until driving away, the food, atmosphere, and service could not have been better! We were happy to dine during Charleston Restaurant week and found a few great selections on the menu. I chose a couple of small plates, while my companion had trout with almonds off the restaurant week menu. Each course was more amazing than the last. Our server made sure to bring out the courses so we both had food at the same time - an extra touch that displays their excellent customer service. The trout was probably the best I've ever eaten, and I grew up in trout country. Even though trout isn't a local catch, it was incredibly fresh and flavorful and the preparation brought out the tender flavors without overwhelming the fish. The crab-onion soup was delicious with a generous amount of crab. And don't get me started on the au-gratin potatoes! I could easily have eaten them by myself (in a dimly lit room with romantic music.) Our server, Brittany, was attentive without hovering and was very helpful in selecting the perfect wine. She is an asset to Nico, and I'm certain a result of taking the time to properly train staff. A side note: there is a disgruntled person trolling this fine establishment and it's sad to know one upset petty person can try to destroy their online reputation. As a business owner myself, I know sometimes management must take a risk by curbing inappropriate behavior by one guest to insure a good experience for other patrons. I applaud the management of Nico for taking a stand and risking a negative review. read more

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Absolutely amazing service! The timing was superb and really fast, yet our server Paul knew how to make it all set up. Had oysters raw and also the hot Provençal with herb butter. The baguette dipped in the butter below the oysters was perfect. Tuna was also good. Duck confit was great flavor but could have had crispier skin. Chicken cordon bleu was terrific, especially the plating. Scallops we're good, fresh fun sauce and mixed cuisine flavors with the pickled onions. Finished with creme brûlée and baked Alaska. I mean what a treat, get the baked Alaska! read more

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I came to visit my grandpa, and he treated my husband and I to dinner. Treated is an understatement. Perhaps, "regaled us" with a fresh-tasting, savory, and extraordinary meal at Nico is more fitting. It was my first time in Mount Pleasant. Now, I'm recommending to people local and out of town to go specifically to Nico to experience their delicious food and great customer service. We ordered oysters, chicken cordon bleu, lobster tails, mushrooms, and dessert. Everything we tried was absolutely appetizing. I'm looking forward to my next visit to Nico, and I already have my parents planning a trip. read more

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I was excited to come to Nico while I was visiting Mount Pleasant. I love watching Southern Charm and recognized the name as soon as my local friend mentioned it. We looked at the menu and everything sounded great! We got there, and the service was great! Our server was friendly and so was everyone else. The patio and the inside have a very nice ambiance. We started with cocktails and appetizers. I got a dirty martini that I was very happy with. The rest of the table loved their drinks too. We started with raw oysters and some steamed muscles. Both were really good! Unfortunately, we were all underwhelmed with the entrees. I had the chicken cordon bleu. It was not what I pictured as it wasn't breaded and it was served with a sauce that looked and tasted like brown gravy. The gnocchi it was served over was also not amazing. My friend got the steak frites and the steak was bland and over cooked. My other friend got the lobster roll said it was also bland. My boyfriend got the scallops and his dish was actually very good! Nico almost was a winner because of the atmosphere, service, cocktails, and appetizers. Unfortunately they missed on the entrees and that is a crucial factor. I would go back for drinks and apps but I wouldnt stay for dinner. read more

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Having been to Bistronomy, I was expecting something on a similar level (Bistronomy is exceptional). This was easily one of the most disappointing dinners I've had in the Charleston area, especially for the price. We got a salad, escargot, Bouillabaisse and the Parisian Gnocchi. The salad was ok, but the bread with goat cheese that came with it was unbelievably stale. I figured that was a one off, we got the escargot next and that was ok too, nothing special. Once again though, the bread it came with was the most stale bread I've ever had in a restaurant. I got the bouillabaisse and my wife got the gnocchi, more stale bread with mine, insanely salty (inedible) broth, and about $10 worth of seafood (all cut up to make it look like more than it actually was?). All of it was full of sand. My wife initially said hers wasn't that bad, but after a few bites she started to struggle with the sand and the shrimp tasted old/bad. We made the mistake of going to Maison the night before coming here, which probably made it even worse. We thought it would be fun to compare the two, but Nico is so far below Maison it's not even close to being a contest (food, service, ambiance, portions, literally everything). The bills came out to roughly the same amount, but I felt like I got robbed here. With all the amazing French restaurants in Charleston I'm shocked this is still open, I won't ever come here again. The two stars are for our waitress, she was nice and did all she could to make up for the terrible food. I didn't take any pictures because nothing was worth taking pictures of. read more

If I could give zero stars, I would. I don't care how good the food is, if the service is terrible, I'm not going back. With that said, I'm not sure what the food is like because they stop seating people and hour and 15 minutes before they close. And if you get there 5 minutes late, they will not seat you. They are just rude and don't want to make money. read more

Nico - Bars Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Fillet and bouillabaisse were our choices from the menu. Food was well prepared to order. Sides of potatoes and Brussels sprouts were delicious. Service was great with one minor hitch. Prices reflect the quality of the food. This is quite a thriving business as the noise level gave testimony. Don't plan an intimate date here. read more