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FIGvsSlightly North of Broad
Both restaurants are rated very highly by expert writers. Overall, FIG is preferred by most writers compared to Slightly North of Broad. FIG is ranked #2 in Charleston with positive reviews from 11 reviews like Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler and Frommer's.
FIG
Concierge
Fodor's
Zagat
Condé Nast Traveler
goop
Where
Bon Appétit
Tasting Table
Travel + Leisure
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
Slightly North of Broad Concierge Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Gayot Zagat Where Tasting Table
The Infatuation Frommer's
192 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401-2171
From $15/night
Concierge "The shrimp and grits comes with house-made sausage and country ham, and the Carolina quail breast is served in a port wine reduction with a side of cheese grits."
Fodor's "This former warehouse with atmospheric brick-and-stucco walls has a chef's table that looks directly into the open kitchen." Full review
Lonely Planet "The cheeky name reflects the anything-goes spirit of this upscale-casual spot." Full review
Gayot15.0
"Warm and welcoming, the restaurant made its mark early on in the Charleston culinary scene serving refined Southern fare in an unpretentious setting." Full review
Zagat4.5
"Southern bistro in a 1700s building." Full review
Where "Chef Frank Lee is nationally acclaimed for his award-winning Lowcountry cuisine prepared with a Maverick twist." Full review
Tasting Table "Chef Frank Lee's Downtown bistro gets its moniker from the area of Charleston historically reserved for those slightly less wealthy than South of Broad Street residents." Full review
The Infatuation "There are a lot of good spots to celebrate an anniversary or birthday in Charleston, but very few of them are as popular with locals as Slightly North of Broad." Full review
Frommer's "Another restaurant firmly committed to its local suppliers, with a simple but enticing Southern menu that offers “medium plates” in addition to standard entrees" Full review
