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Nico

4.3 (661 reviews)
PriceyBars, Seafood, French
Closed • 4:00 pm - 9:30 PM

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Moderate noise
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Happy hour specials
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Shrimp and scallop roll- very tasty!
Colby C.

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!

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Peyton R.

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.

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Monica T.

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!

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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!

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.

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.

Oysters.
Richard M.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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Merci Anne! I wouldn’t share my baked Alaska either don’t worry!

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Thank you Amira, we do hope you try us again.

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Thanks so much Michael! Come back and see us again soon.

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Merci Todd! We hope to see you again soon.

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Merci, Betty! We're thrilled that you enjoyed the food and service.

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Merci Leeza! Glad you enjoyed.

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Merci Thao!

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Merci Sydney! We're so happy you enjoyed.

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Thanks so much, Amy! That is definitely the way to do it!

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The food and service are excellent and the atmosphere casual. We re order oysters because of how fresh they were.

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Merci Rick! Join us on Mondays for 1/2 off oysters all night!

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Merci Yann! We hope to see you again soon.

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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… 

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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