FIG
Cuisine: American, New American, Regional
Price Range: $$
10Best Says
Distilling the essence of each season is what FIG is all about. True to its acronym, which stands for Food Is Good, FIG delivers big taste in a lively dining room, where the walls are decorated with... Read More
Distilling the essence of each season is what FIG is all about. True to its acronym, which stands for Food Is Good, FIG delivers big taste in a lively dining room, where the walls are decorated with serene scenes of the Lowcountry. Chef/partner Mike Lata has long been a champion of local farmers and fishermen. His commitment to local ingredients complements the time he spent working in French kitchens, and the FIG website boldly quotes him: "When you eat at FIG, you taste produce grown in the Lowcountry's distinctly sandy soil, fish caught in our briny waters, and livestock raised on our pastures..." That's a creed still serving the FIG restaurant's mission today since their opening in 2003. And though the menu changes nightly, the flavorful fish stew, served in a cast-iron cocotte, has been a menu staple since the restaurant opened.
Address:
232 Meeting St
Charleston, SC 29401
843-805-5900
Hours:
- Mon-Thu: 5:30pm-10:30pm
- Fri-Sat: 5:30pm-11pm
Website:
eatatfig.com
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Clare Sweeney
Charleston Local Expert
- Best Restaurants: "Make reservations well in advance for this popular place. Since Mike Lata won the James Beard Award, tables here have been tough to snag."
- Recommended as Best Restaurants Because: Here's your chance for a true sampling of what the lowcountry has to offer. Make reservations at FIG; book flights (in that order).