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39 Rue de Jean - Charleston, Charleston, SC

39 Rue de Jean - Charleston

4.3
4.3
5088 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
19:00
Booked 44 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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 5,088 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

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  • Charleston

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
39 Rue de Jean in Charleston offers a vibrant atmosphere reminiscent of a French bistro. Guests praise the "excellent service" and "delicious food," with standout dishes like mussels and lamb. The ambiance is perfect for celebrations, and the wine selection is impressive. However, some diners noted inconsistency in food quality and noise levels.

5,088 Reviews
  1. Michael

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Disappointing food and service. We were really looking forward to coming back, it had been a year, but it’s not like we remember it to be. 

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  2. Dr Michael

    Charlotte

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We just came back from two weeks in Provence and wanted to relive a culinary experience. And we did. Food was delicious and quite authentic. Our server Tammy was lovely. I enjoyed the salmon whilst my wife had the short ribs. Both were tasty and much satisfying. Of course one must start with a French 75 cocktail. Truly an exquisite evening.

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  3. Leigh

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went here for our 17th wedding anniversary. Ambiance was nice. Food was absolutely delicious! Our waitress was knowledgeable and friendly and answered all our questions. Our only drawback was the music playing. It was mental hard rock… not really what you’d expect to hear while eating a higher end meal.

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  4. Denise

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely excellent French food from appetizers to dessert. Highly recommend.

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  5. Lou

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Food and service were excellent The ambiance was terrible. I specified this was our anniversary and we were seated next to a table of 5 with 2 small children who were not happy to be there. Wr had a cramped space and could barely hear each other. So disappointed as there were better tables available. No consideration of it being our anniversary. So disappointed as we traveled out of our way to celebrate our anniversary here. Never again.

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  6. Doug

    Chicago

    26 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is well prepared and based on French classics. However, the preparation is more americanized with sometimes an odd addition that can seem a little out of place (scallops with sweet potato puree). Overall the food is good, the service is good, and the ambiance is okay. The layout makes very few tables great tables - almost every table has a view of the kitchen, bus station, or is on a busy aisle way. It's certainly not romantic nor relaxing. But, if good food is your aim, its a good place to go.

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  7. Jason

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about this experience was wonderful… from service to food!

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  8. Jennifer

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great vibe. The server was quick, friendly, and attentive. Loved the escargot and the short rib.

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  9. Patrick

    Charleston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great, solid - always a winner for a late night meal after a concert or event

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  10. Robert

    Atlanta Metro

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was slow after the meal was served. Our waiter was asssigned too many tables to be timely.

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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 4.3 stars by 5088 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 44 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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