"Fig is an OG of the Charleston foodie scene and a bar for which all others are judged. Went nearly a decade ago and remember nothing. Not sure how much has changed but doesn’t matter. Worth going! Started with the Tom tini a martini made with tomatoes which sounds odd and it serves bright pink. Ultra smooth, and the tomato effect ads an Umami quality. starters the ricotta gnocchi and the tomato tarte. Both if these items we were referred by multiple people and the server. The gnocchi is cloud like light and fluffy, yet rich. Indulgent. The tomato tarte tastes nothing of how it looks. Its incredibly savory and smooth. The puff pastry underneath delivers an oh so satisfying crunch. Mains Flounder and chicken. Flounder had a brioche crust on top and was a very light, delicate dish. My wife hates seafood and she demanded to trade plates for this and finished every bite. That in of itself tells you this is an exquisitely executed fish dish. The chicken is finished in a hearty broth topped with tomato. Ive never had such a “hearty” chicken dish. Side of mash this is must. Dessert sorghum pudding that eats like a sticky toffee pudding All in all, Fig doesn’t have the “pizzaz” of some newer spots but it remains the bar for which all others are to be judged. That probably wont change anytime soon."
