Written by local dad and Palmetto Parents cofounder, Daniel Berk.
If you're looking for a babysitter-required, wear-your-nice-shoes kind of night… book a table at FIG in downtown Charleston.
We celebrated my wife's birthday there on Valentine's Day (yes, we know… bold move), and it was absolute perfection from start to finish. Every bite felt intentional. Every plate looked like art. We shared appetizers, ordered our own entrées, and genuinely could not stop talking about the flavors.
Me taking a photo of… water? Idk but lol
One member of our group has gluten, dairy, and egg allergies — and the staff handled it with such care and respect. Three of us weren't drinking alcohol, and the mocktail options were just as thoughtful as the wine list.
That kind of hospitality matters and went a long way.
And the ricotta gnocchi… please. 😭 It was the most pillowy, flavorful gnocchi any of us have ever had.
Ever.
Actual group text convo the day after going
This isn't an everyday dinner spot — and it's not inexpensive — but for birthdays, anniversaries, or a once-in-a-while date night, it's worth every second.
We highly, highly recommend going if you get the chance.
At one point in the evening I thought "Oh I need to take a few more pictures of the food!" And alas, it was at this moment I realized every single plate was empty (proof below).
You'll want to make a reservation before going to FIG, and it's worth noting that it's not easy to get a reservation. They open reservation slots 28 days in advance at 12pm noon, and I recommend booking your reservation exactly 28 days before you want to go for the best chance of a getting a seat at the time you want.
Walk-ins are available at the bar on a first-come, first-served basis, but I wouldn't count on it for your special occasion.
