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39 Rue de Jean - Charleston, Charleston, SC

39 Rue de Jean - Charleston

4.4
4.4
5142 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Lively
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 am–3:00 pm Lunch Fri, Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sunday Dinner Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Offers

  • Half off Mussels on Tuesdays!

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    Enjoy half-off all mussels every Tuesday night.

  • Wine Mondays

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    Mondays just got a whole lot better! Come enjoy HALF OFF bottles of wine every Monday night. *bottles must be under $100*

What 5,142 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.

5,142 Reviews
  1. Neal

    Denver

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Could have been so much better. With a greater focus on service and comfort, this place could be much better. The food is pretty good (not great, but not bad), but the service leaves a lot to be desired. We waited forever for our food and only saw our waiter a couple of times all night. Never apologized for the delay or told us what was going on. But if 30 minutes goes by after ordering, maybe check in with your customers.

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  2. Lisa

    VIP

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Terrible food. Sent back two dishes. Was there 2 1/2 hours. The servers were nice. It wasn’t their fault. The food was just really bad.

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  3. Richard

    Charleston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dined on the patio because indoors can be noisy, and everything was great. The food was excellent as was the service. We love dining outdoors when the weather permits, so the end of December was a treat, and the patio is never noisy. The prices are very reasonable. 39 Rue de Jean remains a gem in downtown Charleston with a unique character all its own!

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  4. Ricardo

    VIP

    Washington DC

    76 reviews

    4.0

    76 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Wine list looks interesting but need to make sure they actually bring the wine you ordered. I had to return a bottle before opening since it had nothing to do with the one listed in the menu.

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  5. Claire

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved the food, service was great. Only complaint was the tables were so close together we literally had the coats of the table next to us basically on our laps.

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  6. Lindsay

    VIP

    Jacksonville

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved this place. French onion soup was amazing. My husband enjoyed the rabbit. We sipped on great drinks a dirty martini and a hibiscus tea vodka drink. Our 11 year old enjoys the bread and steak. Was a great visit.

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  7. Betsy

    Tampa

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Authentic French cuisine! Absolutely loved the fois gras with toast and lingonberries, the French onion soup, and the mussels lardon. We paired it with an excellent wine. Tres bon!

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  8. Michael

    Pittsburgh

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A friend recommended that we eat here while visiting Charleston for Christmas. We were quite impressed with the place. The food was outstanding! Shout out to our server, Carrigan! She was great at making suggestions and very attentive. Order the lamb porterhouse! You will not be disappointed! Highly recommend this place!

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  9. Megan

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had reservations but were passing by and stopped in to see if we could be sat early. They were very accommodating. Potato soup was delicious and the Lamb Porterhouse was great! Service was great

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  10. Bernadette

    Charleston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great meal and the server was excellent. Thank you

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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 5142 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.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 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
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Charleston
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Fri, Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sunday Dinner Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, 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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