Bistronomy By Nico — Restaurant in Charleston

Our experience at Bistronomy by Nico, under the culinary guidance of Head Chef Jim O'Connor, was nothing short of extraordinary. Despite the bustling New Year's Eve atmosphere, the flavors served were out of this world, each dish perfect in both taste and presentation. What set this evening apart was the personal touch; even on such a busy night, Chef Jim took a moment to step out, greet us, and ensure our culinary experience was exceptional.

At the bar, Kristen exuded energy and friendliness. Her vibrant presence added to the overall warmth of the atmosphere. Nick's extensive knowledge of wines was not only impressive but paired seamlessly with his ability to make us feel like the sole focus of his attention in a crowded room.

It's not just about the incredible food; it's about the people who make the experience memorable. Bistronomy boasts a team that goes beyond providing amazing flavors; they genuinely care about creating a remarkable dining experience. Our New Year's Eve celebration was elevated by not only the delicious dishes but also the hospitality and warmth of the staff. It was an unforgettable evening that reflects the passion and dedication of Bistronomy's team. We'll be back soon!

A year later, and after coming back multiple times, I can confidently say they’re still one of the best restaurants in Charleston.

They just get it—flavor profiles, service that’s dialed in without being over the top, and a wine list that actually makes sense with the food. It’s hard to find a restaurant that checks all those boxes consistently, but they do.

Favorites continue to be the mussels and fries, the tuna crudo—bright and refreshing, the perfect balance to the richer dishes—and the scallops, which are next level. I could eat the ravioli and duck every day and never get tired of them. Every dish feels intentional, layered, and balanced in a way that makes you wonder why more places can’t get it right.

Their GM, Brendan, keeps everything running effortlessly, and Jim in the kitchen is Michelin-level, no question. You can tell the entire team is valued—down to the maintenance staff getting a shoutout on their website. That kind of care shows up in the details, in the energy of the place, and most importantly,...

Wowza!!!!! Bistronomy is unassumingly amazing. The fact that I was able to get a table at 8:30pm on a packed Sunday night in Charleston concerned me. All of the better known popular restaurants were fully committed. We are foodies and basically base our vacation days on a nice balance of fun activities and the best restaurants. So not having reservations was not typical but our whole trip was sort of last minute. I finally decided we were going to try it as we had only a few choices anyway. Boy was I pleasantly surprised when we walked into this place. The atmosphere is warm, welcoming and quaint but lively. The decor is beautiful and bright, the staff is friendly, kind, knowledgeable and experienced. We ordered wine, my favorite cab was on the menu! The food was AMAZING!! We eat a lot 😬 Had the crab soup, fried mozzarella caprese, fish of the day (striped base), bouillabaisse, cheese burger and filet with Brussels and mushrooms. Wow!! I am a petite filet type person and the filet at Bistronomy was the BEST filet I’ve ever had, hands down!! Thankfully I had filled up on soup and apps because my kids wanted my steak so I had to share it! It’s so tender it melts in your mouth and the flavor is superb. We will definitely return to Bistronomy next time we are in town. Also I’d like to note that the surrounding neighborhood is vibrant and exciting with lots of dessert options to head to...

We had a fantastic experience at Bistronomy for an early dinner on Sunday! We made reservations online and were promptly seated. We chose to sit on the covered outdoor patio which was very comfortable & cozy. Our server (I cannot recall her name) was wonderful! She was friendly, helpful in making selections, knowledgeable on all menu items and had perfect timing with replenishing drinks and checking in with us. My husband and I shared the tuna krudo and goat cheese spring rolls. Both were delicious but I was not prepared for how outrageously delicious the spring rolls were!! For our mains, I had the short rib which was so tender and fell apart perfectly. The ratatouille served with it was mouthwatering as well. My husband got the seafood dish (I cannot recall the French term for it) but it included mussels, shrimp etc in a cream sauce that he actually sipped out of the bowl afterwards because it was so good! For dessert we shared a warm blueberry cobbler with French vanilla gelato - delicious!! All of our beverages were made to perfection as well. He had the "Tequila Salad" which was one of the best cocktails he's ever had. I had a very dirty martini which was perfectly made. We also shared a dessert drink, the banana bread cocktail which was sooo good! We have added Bistronomy to our (small because I'm picky) roster of amazing restaurants to plan date nights at!...