Tucked into a restored corner house in Harleston Village, Merci is an intimate neighborhood bistro from Michael and Courtney Zentner that blends European influences with Lowcountry ingredients. Chef Michael Zentner’s classically grounded cooking shines through in a seasonal menu that ranges from house-made pastas and composed seafood dishes to the restaurant’s signature focaccia layered with stracciatella and Benton’s ham, while the Beef Wellington for two has quickly become a house specialty. A thoughtfully curated Old World wine list, warm service and a cozy dining room complete one of Charleston’s most appealing recent openings.