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    Nico

    4.3 (652 reviews)
    PriceyBars, Seafood, French
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:30 PM

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    Moderate noise
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    Outdoor seating

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    Espresso Martini
    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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was very quaint.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We sat outside so I'll have to come back and update when I come and sit inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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.

    Crème Brulee
    Monica T.

    Had a wonderfully delicious Christmas Eve dinner at Nico! [[HIGHLIGHT]]We sat at the bar inside that overlooked the kitchen.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was cool to see the experts in action![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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!

    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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]With the nice spring weather we sat on the patio, and had consistent friendly service by Kallie.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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!

    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.

    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.

    Small plates

    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.

    Alice B.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice place near charleston. Ambiance is very nice, open kitchen.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Seating was comfortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]When we got there we were disappointed that our reservation was for outside but whatever it is what it is.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]At least the weather wasn't bad![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Have only eaten on the patio and love it every time![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant tends to be crowded, but we've always been able to grab a reservation and the service never suffers![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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

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    3 years ago

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

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

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

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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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    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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    Merci, Ella. So glad you enjoyed!

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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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    Tonight I had a very distasteful and disturbing experience in Reds restaurant/bar. I was charged…read morefor drinks I did not order, and as I was closing out for the drinks I did not order, I was told I was being kicked out. Given no chance to explain that I did not order or receive any of the extra drinks on my tab, and no chance to reason with anyone who had the decency to listen. The story is as follows: I had accidentally left my credit card upstairs with the bartender after I opened a tab, and then moved downstairs for a table reservation. After dinner, I realized this had happened and asked the bouncer if I could go back upstairs to collect my card and close my tab (moving past a line to do so). I waited about 3 minutes to speak with the bartender upstairs, which is not an unreasonable amount of time, and as I was closing I was tapped on the shoulder by a bouncer and told I was "taking too long", and that I "had to go". Mind you I was still in good standing prior to this interaction. I was then escorted downstairs to where my family was sitting, and still nobody had the thought that maybe I was telling the truth and actually did have a table downstairs, even as it was right in front of them... Not only this, but Reds also does not have a working customer support email. It was such disturbing treatment of a paying and respectful customer. Both overcharging and removing my group without any explanation. Safe to say I won't be returning to this poorly run establishment.

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    2 different kinds of sushi from their sushi menu.
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