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FIG vs Red Drum

Both establishments are recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, FIG scores significantly better than Red Drum. FIG is ranked #2 in Charleston with positive reviews from 11 reviewers such as Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet and Zagat.

FIG
FIG
8 / 10
232 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401
From $25 /night
Concierge Concierge
"The name stands for Food Is Good, and nightly crowds at this hip local hot spot can attest to that statement."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Spend an evening here for fresh-off-the-farm ingredients cooked with unfussy, flavorful finesse." Full review
Zagat Zagat
"“Charleston’s original farm-to-table superstar”, this Ansonborough American helmed by chef Jason Stanhope offers a seasonal menu of “stunning” dishes." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Old enough to be considered an institution, but still creative enough to wow the locals who have favored it for years, Fig is one of Charleston’s biggest success stories." Full review
goop goop
"Arguably one of the best restaurants downtown, Fig is run by self-taught chef, Mike Lata, who is also the mastermind behind The Ordinary." Full review
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Red Drum
Red Drum
8 / 10
803 Coleman Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
From $15 /night
Concierge Concierge
"The gastropub craze of high-end cuisine paired with craft-brewed beer has reached all the way across the Cooper River into suburban Mount Pleasant."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Locals and visitors alike tend to overlook this Mount Pleasant staple in favor of the more stylish picks downtown." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Calling itself a gastropub, a sort of London version of the French brasserie, this restaurant draws visitors to Mount Pleasant, just over the Cooper River bridge." Full review
Zagat Zagat
4.4
"An “extensive menu” of “inventive” Southwestern fare and seafood ensures that diners “always find something” at this “upscale” mainstay that gives locals “a reason to drive out to Mount Pleasant”." Full review
Gayot Gayot
14.0
"The combination of white tablecloths, casual happy hour, clubby pub atmosphere and outdoor courtyard manages to offer something to almost everyone." Full review
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