“ Everything was good, but I want to comment on how spectacular the mushrooms were with my Naked Fish dinner. I don't even eat mushrooms. I don't like the texture, the taste, or the look of them. That said, the mushrooms at this place were utterly fantastic. My friends had to tell me to stop talking about them. Well I'm here to talk about them one more time here! May they live on! ”

“ Terrific service this past weekend, despite the crowds. Food was amazing, can't wait to come back! ”

“ I need to preface this review by saying this was a very solid 4 stars and we went on a day after a freak snowstorm when everything was basically closed and Bistronomy by Nico was being run by a skeleton crew of the owner, manager, and chef in the back. To start we shared the ravioli which was fabulous. It's a good bite to share between two people and borders on dessert-ish with some savory notes. For my entree, I actually did their small plate of mussels and frites. I wish it'd been served with a bit of bread as the broth the mussels were prepared in was delicious. They do have bread on the menu that I could have ordered and that was probably an oversight on my part, but I ended up dipping my fries in the broth. I can't speak to how this place is on a normal night, but it appears to be a comfortable and personable neighborhood spot with great options. A charming, delicious dinner despite unusual circumstances I have to think on a regular night it would exceed expectations. ”

“ Bistronomy by Nico is hands down one of my favorite restaurants in Charleston. Tucked away from the usual tourist spots, it offers some of the best food and service the city has to offer. Every visit is a treat, and my recent birthday dinner with friends was no exception. It was a chilly December evening, but the moment we walked in, we were greeted by the cozy warmth of the restaurant and the mouthwatering aromas filling the air. Our reservation was promptly honored, and we were seated near the back, where the ambiance was intimate yet lively. Shelly, our server, was absolutely incredible! She was friendly, funny, and full of great menu suggestions. For starters, we shared the Goat Cheese Spring Rolls, Butternut Squash Ravioli, and the Baguette. Everything was phenomenal, but the ravioli was the unanimous favorite--we were literally fighting over the last bite! For my entrée, I went with the Braised Short Rib served with mashed parsnips and French fries. It was pure comfort on a plate, and much like the appetizers, I scraped every last bite clean. To top off the meal, the Bistronomy team surprised me with a birthday treat of Crème Brûlée. Paired with a bottle of Albariño, it was the perfect sweet finish to an amazing evening. Bistronomy's consistent excellence, from the stellar food to the top-notch service, keeps me coming back. Thank you, Nico and team, for yet another unforgettable experience. Until next time! ”

“ Wonderful happenstance early Friday evening, we passed by their patio and thought, what about here?? They graciously opened up the patio for us, making it easy to have kids that could walk around in a contained area without disturbing too many patrons. The waitress walked us through the menu, loved the octopus appetizer, great recommendation! Dealers choice cocktail was a hit! Bartender was spot-on. Simple yet unique fare that let the dishes shine! ”

“ The entire dining experience was spectacular. Our server was knowledgeable, attentive without being intrusive and highly professional. While we live 3 hours away, I am sure we will be back for another meal some time soon. The food was exceptional in preparation and flavor. I had the excellent mussels which came with french fries and I also ordered a serving of excellent crusty bread to sop up the wonderful sauce which had a mustard-y flavor. My husband had the appetizer ravioli which he enjoyed paired with his own order of fries. We wish our server had warned us that the desserts were huge. We would have only ordered one but we both enjoyed ours. I had the pear tart and he got the creme brûlée which they burned at our table much to our delight. As I said, I look, forward to going back next time we are lucky enough to visit Charleston. ”

“ This was our favorite Charleston restaurant. It is off the heavily tourist area but not too far away. It has a more relaxed atmosphere and not too noisy. The staff were excellent. We sat at the bar and marveled at the bartender, who happened to be pregnant, who was doing twirls while preparing drinks. A joy to watch. We started with the Tuna Crudo. I didn't get a picture of this one as my wife and I leapt right in and started eating. Even though jalapeños are in the dish, it is not spicy. The tuna with the watermelon and cucumber swimming in ponzu, sesame oil and sorghum was a delightful way to start the meal. My wife generally does not eat raw fish but she enjoyed this. My wife had the grouper special which she enjoyed and I had the scallops which were excellently prepared. Both of our dishes had the coconut rice & English peas. This alone was worth the meal. Topped with the proteins that were expertly done - awesomeness. We ended our meal with the deep dish creme brulee and the brownie desserts. The creme brûlée was bruleed at the table so that is fun. I forgot to talk about the drink - the buttered Old Fashioned - Excellent. For an excellent dinner - this is the place to go. It was also recommended by our Culinary Tour guide - Alice. Thank you for the tip! ”

“ Bistronomy by Nico is fabulous. A bright restaurant slightly off the tourist path, but in easy walking distance Bistronomy was a very welcoming restaurant. I came in on a weeknight and was seated at the bar after a greeting that brought a smile to my face. Throughout the night the entire staff was extremely warm and gracious. People who were working at other parts of the restaurant would stop and strike up a brief conversation while filling a glass of wine or grabbing a cocktail. It just was lovely. I ordered the steak prepared medium rare and what an utter delight. It was cooked perfectly, was the best portion size, and utterly delicious. It just had enough salt to really capture the tasty meat. The hand-cut fries were spectacular too. I've been to plenty of restaurants that boosted about making their own fries and majority of the time the fries are limp and greasy. These were nice and crispy with a soft center - my fave! All in all a fantastic experience! ”

“ One Dish kept this from being a perfect meal Our waiter, (Dexter), was great. We started this meal with Mussels and frits. The frits was prefect vessel to soak up butter, coconut lime broth For our second appetizer we shared softshell crabs. This crab was served on a bed of corn, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, sweet peppers and gnocchi. The corn medley was so good, I think Nico should incorporate it into their daily menu. If I could do it over, I would have taken the option of adding a second softshell and made this my main dish. The wife's Scallops were perfectly cooked served on top of an excellent coconut rice with snap peas and a green curry beurre Blanc. My Duck L'Orange, was the single miss step in our meal. The dish was a bland and the duck slightly undercooked. Compare the picture I posted with this review, to the picture on Nico's Facebook page, and it is clear this isn't the same dish. We finished with 2 deserts: Mine was a very nice Crème brûlée that was fired table side. ”