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FIGvsCharleston Grill
Both establishments are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, FIG is preferred by most reviewers compared to Charleston Grill. FIG ranks #2 in Charleston with praise from 11 reviews such as Fodor's, Tasting Table and Frommer's.
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Bon Appétit
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Frommer's
232 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401
From $25/night
Concierge "The name stands for Food Is Good, and nightly crowds at this hip local hot spot can attest to that statement."
Fodor's "Spend an evening here for fresh-off-the-farm ingredients cooked with unfussy, flavorful finesse." Full review
Zagat "“Charleston’s original farm-to-table superstar”, this Ansonborough American helmed by chef Jason Stanhope offers a seasonal menu of “stunning” dishes." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Old enough to be considered an institution, but still creative enough to wow the locals who have favored it for years, Fig is one of Charleston’s biggest success stories." Full review
goop "Arguably one of the best restaurants downtown, Fig is run by self-taught chef, Mike Lata, who is also the mastermind behind The Ordinary." Full review
Where "From roasted suckling pig to grilled amberjack with crushed yellow finn potatoes, the daily-changing menu at FIG (Food Is Good) is inspired by the seasons and home cooking." Full review
Bon Appétit "The refined Southern-cuisine restaurant that started it all." Full review
Tasting Table "FIG is an acronym for "food is good," a no-frills philosophy that continues to guide Mike Lata's award- winning kitchen." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The kitchen consistently churns out marvels such as duck egg tartine, mangalitsa prosciutto with sage and persimmon, fluffy ricotta gnocchi, and locally caught fish stew loaded with flavor." Full review
Frommer's "With a laid-back vibe, friendly and enthusiastic servers, and a simply decorated but welcoming dining room...menus are seasonal, but always include plenty of local seafood" Full review
Charleston Grill Concierge Fodor's Travel + Leisure Zagat
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224 King St, Charleston, SC 29401-3102
From $31/night
Concierge "Bob Waggoner's inventive New South cuisine, consistently a favorite among critics, is showcased in this plush dining."
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For a quieter meal, choose the more secluded bar area over the bustling main room.
Fodor's "Quite simply, this restaurant provides what many regard as the city's highest gastronomic experience." Full review
Travel + Leisure "I love the live jazz, upholstered chairs and comfy banquettes. Meanwhile, Alabama-born chef Michelle Weaver’s southern menu is scrumptious." Full review
Zagat "The “romantic” setting features “soothing”, nightly live jazz and windows overlooking the courtyard, but since “you pay” for it all, you might want to save it for “important occasions.”" Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"The Charleston Grill is a clubby spot located in the Belmond Charleston Place hotel." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Night after night, live jazz is played into the wee hours at this swanky, wood-paneled restaurant inside Belmond Charleston Place." Full review
Where "This acclaimed, Mobil Four-Star restaurant features a unique balance of Southern and French cuisine that, along with local jazz musicians playing nightly, creates an elegant yet relaxed ambience." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Housed inside the Charleston Place Hotel in downtown the Charleston Grill offers diners a unique blend of southern, French, and contemporary cuisines, courtesy of executive chef Michelle Weaver." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Housed inside the Charleston Place Hotel in downtown the Charleston Grill offers diners a unique blend of southern, French, and contemporary cuisines, courtesy of executive chef Michelle Weaver." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This place is elegant without being overly stuffy, and there's a general anticipation that this is old school fine dining as its high-level best...service is old-school white tablecloth" Full review
