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    Nico

    4.3 (645 reviews)
    PriceyBars, Seafood, French
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials

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    April P.

    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.

    Gimlet
    Michael M.

    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!

    Gnocchi "Parisien"
    Alicia B.

    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!

    Filet medallions with corn, mushrooms and green beans
    Katie F.

    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.

    Alice B.

    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.

    Mussels
    Samantha B.

    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!

    Half-off oysters on Monday, including the Caviar Oyster, which is topped with oyster, crème fraîche, chives, and egg yolk
    Becca R.

    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!

    Shrimp Cocktail
    Alicia C.

    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.

    Ollie G.

    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.

    Their fancy bier menu. No coors light so i asked for a lager and this was cold, crisp, and tasty
    Barry D.

    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.

    Escargots!
    Candice B.

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

    Scallops
    Nikki H.

    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.

    Chicken cordon bleu
    Lindsey B.

    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.

    Bouillabaisse ... YUM

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    Merci Stephanie, see you soon!

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

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    Merci Jeff! Come see us again soon.

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    Merci Maggie! We hope to get to see you again soon.

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    Merci Lindsay, we look forward to seeing you again!

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    Merci Ashley! Thanks so much for your kind words.

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    2 years ago

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

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    Merci Mary! Happy to hear you enjoyed the food and service.

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    2 years ago

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

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    Merci Tori! We hope you visit again soon!

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    Merci Christine! We do hope to see you soon again!

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    Merci Julie! Glad you enjoyed.

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    Merci Joanna! See you next time.

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    Merci Phil! See you next time you’re in town.

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    Merci Amanda! I will be sure to pass on your compliments to the team.

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    Ask the Community - Nico

    Is the Valentine Day lunch menu different than the regular menu?

    The only time we have a different menu is for Sunday brunch 11am-2pm.

    Would we be able to have the parsley cream for the scallop on the side thank you!?

    Yes, our dishes are crafted a la minute so adjustments can be made.

    Is there any non-seafood options at Nico?

    Yes we have many non-seafood options!

    Do you offer a kids menu?

    We do not have a dedicated kids menu.

    Is the dress casual? Are reservations needed?

    Dress code is casual and reservations are recommended

    What are your happy hour deals?

    We have happy hour specials Monday through Friday 4-7pm and Saturday 12-4pm which include $5 glasses of wine, beer and well drinks with $1.50 house oysters. We also have… Read more

    Will the blue crab Tuesday special be returning in the spring?

    We try to get them whenever possible and when we do we share on social media! Stay tuned!

    Is there a lunch menu for Saturday afternoon? Where can we find a copy?

    Hi Annie! We are open from 12pm to 10pm on Saturdays, serving our a la carte menu all day. It can be found at nicoshemcreek.com See you soon!

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