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39 Rue de Jean - Charleston, Charleston, SC

39 Rue de Jean - Charleston

4.4
4.4
5124 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
19:00
Booked 59 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
French style cafe and bar offering the best in Brasserie cuisine since 2000.

Enjoy indoor/outdoor patio seating, cocktails and a well-rounded wine list.
Current Dinner hours are Monday through Saturday from 4:00 PM- 10:00 PM.
Sunday Dinner service: 4:00PM-9:00PM.
Sunday Brunch: 11:00AM- 3:00PM.
Friday & Saturday Lunch: 11:00AM-3:00PM.
Reserve your table now or call in for carry out at 843.722.8881.

We are excited to reopen our restaurant to all of our guests and are cautiously abiding by the SCRLA to ensure that we are taking care of not only our guests but as well as our staff safely! We have chosen to operate at smaller capacity and do ask that you make a reservation in order to secure a table for dining.

We have always had high standards in regards to sanitation and we are applying even more safety measures.

*menus subject to change, please visit www.holycityhospitality.com for current menus

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, French American, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00–15:00 Lunch Fri, Sat 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 16:00–22:00 Sunday Dinner Sun 16:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (843) 722-8881
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Letha McClary
  • Private party facilities
    Upstairs at Rue de Jean event space offers a private dining room that can be transformed to host professional gatherings or celebratory affairs, accommodating up to 200 guests. This unique space features vaulted ceilings, exposed brick and a private entrance. Contact Sass Franklin, Private Dining Manager, at privatedining@holycityhospitaity.com
  • Area
    Downtown Charleston
  • Cross Street
    King St. and John Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Offers

  • Half off Mussels on Tuesdays!

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - 16:00 - 21:30
    Enjoy half-off all mussels every Tuesday night.

  • Wine Mondays

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - 16:00 - 21:30
    Mondays just got a whole lot better! Come enjoy HALF OFF bottles of wine every Monday night. *bottles must be under $100*

What 5,124 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Most Booked

  • Charleston

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
39 Rue de Jean in Charleston exudes a charming French bistro vibe. Guests rave about the "great atmosphere" and "delicious food," with mussels and escargot being standout dishes. Service is frequently praised as "excellent," with attentive staff enhancing the dining experience. Despite occasional inconsistencies, it's a local favorite.

5,124 Reviews
  1. Kim

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We have been coming for years but over time the quality has gone downhill. It’s dated, food was martial and the hostess was poorly dressed and never smiled.

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  2. Rob or Charlene

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was a holiday dinner with adult son, his wife, and three grandchildren aged 10-14. Rue de Jean is Charleston’s premier restaurant for family dining due to its varied menu and wonderful service.

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  3. Kathy

    Wilmington

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best restaurants in Charleston. Our meals were excellently prepared and service was impeccable.

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  4. Don

    Charleston

    43 reviews

    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have lived in Charleston for 24 years and this is our first visit to this restaurant. It was one of the best meals we’ve had in the city. Delicious food, both French and American and a great place to eat. We were right next-door to the music venue we were going to. The service was superb. I recommend those who have just come to Charleston and who might have been here a while, but not gone yet to try this place out. You will not be disappointed.

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  5. Sabrina

    VIP

    Charleston

    43 reviews

    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Rue de Jean is consistently great, food and service.

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  6. Brian

    Austin

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a reservation for 7:15. They were not busy. Hostess never made eye contact sat my daughter and I quickly and came back and essentially threw silverware down and left. Took a long time for the waiter to visit.

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  7. Larry

    Jacksonville

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We enjoyed our first visit to 39 Rue La Jean. Reasonable prices and good French Bistro food.

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  8. Warria

    VIP

    New York City

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I rarely write reviews, but the food was fair. The escargot was not prepared traditionally and the scallops, while cooked properly were not to my liking. The main course was brought out before the appetizer and the person delivering them curtly questioned the preferred order of my order. My waiter was adequate, but did not offer the fish of the day option as he did with a neighborhood table. I would not recommend this restaurant.

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  9. Hal

    VIP

    Hawaii

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very authentic French restaurant with regards to food and atmosphere. Service was super friendly and efficient. Highlights were the lamb porterhouse, bacon and sun dried tomatoes Moules and the escargot.

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  10. Qiang

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The dishes we ordered were both very salty. Other than that, the experience was great.

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FAQs

39 Rue de Jean - Charleston offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 722-8881.

39 Rue de Jean - Charleston is rated 4.4 stars by 5124 OpenTable diners.

39 Rue de Jean - Charleston does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 59 times today

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Google Map for 39 Rue de Jean - Charleston

39 John Street, Charleston, SC 29403

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    King St. and John Street
  • Area
    Downtown Charleston
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00–15:00 Lunch Fri, Sat 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 16:00–22:00 Sunday Dinner Sun 16:00–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, French American, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Letha McClary
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (843) 722-8881
  • Private party facilities
    Upstairs at Rue de Jean event space offers a private dining room that can be transformed to host professional gatherings or celebratory affairs, accommodating up to 200 guests. This unique space features vaulted ceilings, exposed brick and a private entrance. Contact Sass Franklin, Private Dining Manager, at privatedining@holycityhospitaity.com
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