NICO | Oysters + Seafood
Shem Creek, Mount Pleasant
Bar in Mount Pleasant, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
NICO | Oysters + Seafood is the practical Mount Pleasant pick when the plan is seafood, especially oysters, without making a downtown Charleston detour. Choose it for an easygoing dinner or weekend lunch; look elsewhere if the night is mainly about cocktails, rooftop views, or a bar crawl.
About NICO | Oysters + Seafood
For a meal in Mount Pleasant, NICO | Oysters + Seafood is easy to place: it is in Mount Pleasant, follows a smart casual dress code, publishes daily hours. For broader planning, keep our full Mount Pleasant restaurants guide nearby, then compare the rest of your evening against other dining and bar options.
A Mount Pleasant pick when convenience matters
NICO | Oysters + Seafood is in Mount Pleasant and has a name centered on oysters and seafood. Specific menu items, prices, seating details, reservation requirements, dietary accommodations should be confirmed directly before you go.
The schedule is useful for planning. NICO | Oysters + Seafood is open Monday through Thursday from 4–9:30 PM, Friday and Saturday from 12–10 PM, Sunday from 11 AM–9:30 PM. That makes it a practical option for early-week dinners as well as weekend plans in Mount Pleasant. For the rest of the stay, use our full Mount Pleasant hotels guide and our full Mount Pleasant experiences guide to avoid overbuilding the night around one meal.
Who should choose it
Choose NICO | Oysters + Seafood if the group is already planning around Mount Pleasant and wants a venue with daily hours and a smart casual dress code. If the priority is a different style of outing, compare it with other options rather than assuming NICO is the right fit for every occasion.
If the plan changes, keep alternatives practical: Fleet Landing Restaurant & Raw Bar is one comparison to consider, while The Gin Joint, The Rooftop at the Vendue, Pavilion Bar, The Griffon may fit different plans.
Planning details
- Location
- 201 Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- nicoshemcreek.com
- Phone
- +1 843 352 7969
The take
The Take
The Vibe
NICO positions itself as a seafood-first bar and restaurant that treats the drinks program as a coequal to the kitchen. The writing emphasizes a Lowcountry-minded approach: local oysters, shrimp and blue crab inform both food and drink choices, and the bar is described as technically serious rather than decorative. That combination produces a poised, sophisticated atmosphere that feels deliberate and regionally rooted. The place reads as modern and polished while anchored in coastal ingredients, appealing to diners who want an elevated seafood experience informed by local character rather than generic cocktail trends.
Best For
NICO is well suited to date nights, group outings and special occasions where seafood is the focus and a considered drinks list matters. Situated on Coleman Boulevard in Mount Pleasant, it serves guests who appreciate regionally specific shellfish and a bar program that commands attention on its own terms. Parties looking for an evening centered on high-quality oysters and coastal fare alongside thoughtfully composed cocktails find a confident, grown-up setting. It works for celebrations and gatherings that want both conviviality and culinary specificity tied to the Lowcountry.
Ordering Tips
Order with the region in mind: the copy calls out barrier-island oysters, fresh shrimp and blue crab as part of the local coastal larder, so highlight shellfish when you visit. Treat the bar as more than an afterthought—ask staff about the drinks list and how cocktails or curated pours are designed to play off briny, fresh flavors. Because the program foregrounds local specificity, let the server or bartender steer you to pairings that emphasize Lowcountry ingredients rather than defaulting to generic options.
Venue details
Ambiance
Modern and lively atmosphere with beautiful indoor dining, enclosed patio, and upbeat oyster bar seating.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
View
At the Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
- Music
- Live Music
- Live Music
- Yes
Signature Pours
- Devils Highway
- tipsy oyster
Planning details
Location
201 Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 · Directions
Also consider
If you cannot get the table
For a similar seafood lane, try Fleet Landing Restaurant & Raw Bar if downtown Charleston works for the group. If the backup plan should be drinks rather than dinner, The Gin Joint is the cleaner pivot.
Bar context
How it compares in Mount Pleasant and nearby Charleston
NICO | Oysters + Seafood is the seafood-first choice in Mount Pleasant, especially for diners who want oysters and a simpler evening close to Coleman Boulevard. Fleet Landing Restaurant & Raw Bar is the more direct cross-shop if the group is already heading downtown and wants a waterfront seafood setting, but it usually adds more transit friction from Mount Pleasant.
For drinks-led plans, choose The Gin Joint over NICO | Oysters + Seafood; the experience is more cocktail-focused and less meal-driven. The Rooftop at the Vendue and Pavilion Bar make more sense when the point is a view, a rooftop setting, or a later social stop rather than seafood as dinner.
The Griffon is the easier call for a casual pub mood. NICO | Oysters + Seafood is the better fit when the table has already agreed on oysters and seafood; The Griffon is safer for a looser group that cares more about low-pressure drinks than a seafood-focused meal.
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Compare NICO | Oysters + Seafood
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| NICO | Oysters + Seafood | Mount Pleasant | No published awards |
| Fleet Landing Restaurant & Raw Bar | Charleston | No published awards |
| The Griffon | Charleston | No published awards |
| The Gin Joint | Charleston | Pearl Recommended Bars |
| The Rooftop at the Vendue | Charleston | No published awards |
| Pavilion Bar | Charleston | No published awards |
How NICO compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NICO | Oysters + Seafood good for groups?
It may work for a group that wants to plan around Mount Pleasant. The published hours can help with planning: Friday and Saturday run 12–10 PM, Sunday runs 11 AM–9:30 PM.
What's the crowd like at NICO | Oysters + Seafood?
The crowd or atmosphere is not specified. What is clear is that NICO | Oysters + Seafood is in Mount Pleasant and has a smart casual dress code.
Is the food good at NICO | Oysters + Seafood?
If you are looking for a Mount Pleasant venue whose name centers on oysters and seafood, NICO | Oysters + Seafood is worth considering. Specific dishes, ratings, prices, menu details should be checked directly if you need current menu information before choosing it over Fleet Landing Restaurant & Raw Bar or another option.
Is NICO | Oysters + Seafood open late?
It is open until 10 PM on Friday and Saturday. Monday through Thursday hours are 4–9:30 PM, Sunday hours are 11 AM–9:30 PM.
Is NICO | Oysters + Seafood good for a date?
It can be a reasonable date choice if both people want a Mount Pleasant plan and are comfortable with a smart casual dress code. If the date calls for a different kind of stop, compare it with The Rooftop at the Vendue or The Gin Joint.
