Bistronomy by Nico Downtown

Name: Bistronomy by Nico Downtown
Address: 64 Spring St, Charleston, SC, United States, 29403-5413
Telephone: (843) 410-6221
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

Visa Dining Collection

4.7 (298)

$31 to $50

French

64 Spring St, Charleston, SC 29403-5413

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2 people

Jun 18, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for creative cocktails
Charming
Neighborhood gem

Bistronomy by Nico invites you to experience a Parisian bistro in the heart of Charleston. Led by acclaimed French Master Chef Nico Romo, this charming restaurant offers a delightful mix of classic French dishes and innovative culinary creations.

The warm and inviting ambiance features a sleek, modern interior and a long marble bar, ideal for pre-dinner drinks. The menu tempts with dishes like escargot, goat cheese spring rolls, steak frites, and tuna crudo.

Chef Romo's dedication to French cuisine is evident in every dish, crafted with fresh, seasonal ingredients and expert technique. The impressive wine list focuses on French varietals, and the cocktail menu includes craft cocktails, and mocktails.

Please be sure to include every member of your party in your reservation. Reservations made for a smaller party than arrives may not be able to be accommodated. Kiddos count, as well! Merci!

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Bistro
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–6:00 pm Fri–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(843) 410-6221
Website
http://www.bistronomybynico.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jim O'Connor
Private party facilities
Contact: Kaitlyn ChasePhone: (843) 944-6476 ext 1Email: sales@nicoromohg.com
Private party contact
Kaitlyn Chase: (843) 944-6476 ext. 1

Location
64 Spring St, Charleston, SC 29403-5413
Neighborhood
Downtown Charleston
Cross street
St. Phillips Street
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Mercy of the Chef
$75.00 per person
Multiple dates available
4 Course Chef's Tasting Menu with Wine Pairing, New Menu Every Week! If the date you are looking for is booked, please look at future dates. Reservations open 60 days in advance. For Parties 5+, please call 843-410-6221. Merci!
Bastille Day with Bistronomy
$100.00 per person
Jul 14, 2025 only
Join us on Monday, June 14th, to celebrate Bastille Day the right way, mes amis! We will be serving a gorgeous 4-course dinner with wine pairings, and we will also have live music for your enjoyment. This event is not prepaid, but please be aware of our cancellation policy. We can't wait to celebrate with you! Baked Brie en Croute with Berry Compote Duck Consommé with Duck + Foie Gras Dumplings Braised Lamb Shoulder with Truffle Jus, Yellow Polenta, & Baby Carrots Pinot Noir Poached Peaches with Vanilla Bean Gelato

Private dining

What 298 people are saying

Bistronomy by Nico Downtown reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

South Carolina
Lively
Charleston
Best Ambiance
Charleston
Best Value
Charleston
Innovative
Charleston
Healthy
Charleston
Neighborhood gem
Charleston
Great for fine wines
Charleston
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bistronomy by Nico Downtown offers an inviting dining experience with "amazing food" and "great hospitality." Signature dishes like scallops and goat cheese spring rolls are highly praised. Attentive service and a friendly atmosphere make it a "great spot for a date night" and a "wonderful evening" destination.

298 Reviews

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Monica
South Carolina3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything from food, service and environment were terrific.
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Melaina
South Carolina1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing and our waitress was so friendly! Highly recommend the scallops and goat cheese spring rolls!
Bistronomy by Nico DowntownResponded 2 days ago
Merci Melaina! Hope to have you back again soon.
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Cecelia
Coastal Georgia9 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Our small group enjoyed it. The usual parking problem.
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Lindsey
Atlanta2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it so much last time I was in Charleston, I had to come back! Delicious food and drinks and great hospitality. Will be back for sure.
Bistronomy by Nico DowntownResponded on June 9, 2025
Merci Lindsey! Looking forward to having you back.
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Erin
Philadelphia County1 review
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is absolutely delicious with fair pricing! Great spot for a date night.
Bistronomy by Nico DowntownResponded on June 9, 2025
Thanks, Erin! Hope to see you again soon.
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Scott VIP
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities20 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 19, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very friendly place; great service. Nice neighborhood restaurant
Bistronomy by Nico DowntownResponded on May 21, 2025
Merci, Scott.
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Jeanne
Greater Boston3 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had a pleasant experience overall. The wait staff was attentive and friendly. Our dinners (market fish special - flounder, and braised short ribs) were good, not great. The flounder was pan-seared and salty, served with coconut rice and an overwhelming serving of sautéed mushrooms. The short ribs were tender but dry. What surprised us both was that our dinners were brought out within what seemed, literally, like 5 minutes (though perhaps a few more), but certainly not time enough to prepare each dish from scratch - definitely felt rushed. We’ve had very good experiences at Nico in Mt Pleasant and especially at Laura in Somerville, (outstanding), which is why we tried this “sister” restaurant. Not sure we’d go back
Bistronomy by Nico DowntownResponded on May 19, 2025
Sorry to hear you didn't have a 5-star experience with us, Jeanne, but we appreciate your constructive comments. We hope you will reconsider and join us again, and if so, please do let us know if you have any issues at all, so we have the opportunity to fix the issue or bring you something else you may enjoy more. Merci
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kelly
South Carolina1 review
5.0
Dined on May 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was perfect , food excellent , a little pricey for portion sizes.
Bistronomy by Nico DowntownResponded on May 13, 2025
Thanks, Kelly. I hope we can see you soon.
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Keri
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unfortunately can’t remember our servers name. She had dark hair and lots of pens in her apron. She was terrific best service in a restaurant that we have had in ages!!!! All around a lovely dinner:)
Bistronomy by Nico DowntownResponded on May 12, 2025
Merci Keri! So happy you enjoyed.
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kat
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review
1.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Truly an underwhelming experience, if you could even call it that. The food transported us back to a late 80s/ early 90s Banquet Hall. It was outdated, overly sauced, and the drinks were sub par. The amount of butter on my baked fish could have caused a carotid artery. While I only took two bites, it was not even noticed by staff that we were extremely displeased. My husbands steak was supposed to be medium rare but I could hear the cow still moo'ing. Though it appeared that the filet must have been sous vided because for how raw it was there was no blood. We have been long time supporters of Chef Nico, dating back to his days at Fish on King Street. We were really looking forward to our dinner, but instead left 30 minutes later, hungry and with $200 less in our pockets. Unfortunately, we will never be back again.
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FAQs

Bistronomy by Nico Downtown offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 410-6221.

Bistronomy by Nico Downtown is rated 4.7 stars by 298 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 18, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Bistronomy by Nico Downtown

64 Spring St, Charleston, SC 29403-5413

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
St. Phillips Street
Neighborhood
Downtown Charleston
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–6:00 pm Fri–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Bistro
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jim O'Connor
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bistronomybynico.com/
Phone number
(843) 410-6221
Private party facilities
Contact: Kaitlyn ChasePhone: (843) 944-6476 ext 1Email: sales@nicoromohg.com
Private party contact
Kaitlyn Chase: (843) 944-6476 ext. 1

Bistronomy by Nico Downtown

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Mercy of the Chef

Bastille Day with Bistronomy

Private dining

Main Dining Room

Covered Patio

Custom inquiry

Menu

What 298 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Bistronomy by Nico Downtown offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Make a reservation

Dining areas

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