Resy

Resy 100: Restaurants Around the Country That Define Dining Today

“It’s hard enough to get to the top. To stay there, much less for 20 years, is nothing short of remarkable. Yet that’s what Mike Lata has done with FIG, having more or less catalyzed Charleston’s rise as a dining powerhouse.”

Garden & Gun

Visiting Charleston: G&G’s Guide to the Holy City

“Take a short jaunt up into the Ansonborough neighborhood to try to snag a bar seat at what’s widely considered one of the best restaurants in the country, FIG.”

Infatuation

The Best Restaurants In Charleston

“FIG was one of the restaurants that made people take Charleston’s food scene seriously over two decades ago.”

Southern Living

Tomato Dishes Worth Reservations, According to Our Editors

“Can a dish have a cult following? This tomato tarte just might. it comes from the brilliant mind of Mike Lata, who tops the Lowcountry tomato with a jammy clove of garlic confit. It’s not just us salivating either, this is easily one of the most anticipated dishes in Charleston every summer.”

Travel + Leisure

How to Plan the Perfect Trip to Charleston

“A 20-plus-year Charleston veteran, FIG continues to fill its tables with both regulars as well as those hoping to get their first taste of Chef Mike Lata’s fresh fish entrees and seasonal dishes.”

Eater Carolinas

Charleston’s 14 Most Iconic Dishes

“The chicken liver paté from FIG will ruin any meat lover from all other patés. This version is super smooth and usually served with a bit of mustard, buttery toast pieces, and an interesting, seasonal pickle.”

Post & Courier

Condé Nast Traveler

40 Best Restaurants in Charleston, From Raw Bars to Barbecue Joints

“The ricotta gnocchi is like a hug just waiting for you on the appetizer menu, and dessert–especially ice creams and panna cottas–are some of the sweetest last bites in town.”