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39 Rue de Jean - Charleston, Charleston, SC

39 Rue de Jean - Charleston

4.3
4.3
5292 Reviews
$31 to $50
French
39 John Street, Charleston, SC 29403

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 43 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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

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
  • 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 - 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Enjoy half-off all mussels every Tuesday night.

What 5,292 people are saying

39 Rue de Jean - Charleston reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Charleston

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
39 Rue de Jean in Charleston offers a lively bistro atmosphere with standout service and consistently delicious food. Diners rave about the mussels, describing them as "the best ever" and "delicious." The ambiance is energetic and perfect for any occasion, making it a "go to" favorite among locals and visitors alike.
5,292 Reviews
  1. Jolene

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our meals were both excellent and service was wonderful.

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  2. Amanda

    Charlotte7 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I rarely leave reviews, but my experience at 39 Rue de Jean was frustrating enough to warrant one. The food was incredibly underwhelming, bland, poorly prepared, and far from fresh. For a place that presents itself as upscale, the quality was shockingly low. For reference we ordered: Chicken Francaise Coq Au Vin Grilled Pork Spinach/Cheese Raviolis Service was inattentive at best. It felt like the staff was either overwhelmed or simply uninterested. We had to flag someone down to get fresh silverware and no one checked in during the meal to ask how things were. To top it off, the prices were outrageous given what we received. It felt like we were paying for an experience that just didn’t exist. Definitely not worth the hype.

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  3. Eric

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I was a bit apprehensive due to prior reviews that were "all over the place", but I'm glad that we decided to check it out and create our own opinions. We had an amazing dining experience from start to finish. All of the apps were so delicious and filling that we skipped the entrees and jumped right to dessert. Our waitress was amazing and very attentive despite the restaurant being very crowded. If you're looking for a quiet quaint place... this isn't for you (rather noisy). Would recommend for anybody looking for a good dining experience without breaking the bank!!

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  4. Dr Scott VIP

    Charleston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Sunday Brunch Menu! Thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere here at Rue de Jean! Staff was very accommodating! Food was fantastic!

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  5. Jeff

    Chicago12 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good service both at the bar and at the table. Food was disappointing, Catch of the day was flavorless. Scallops were were rubbery and not seared.

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  6. Kelley

    Charleston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience sat outside porch was great server was great

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  7. Lisa

    Pittsburgh1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 17 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a very nice experience. We were celebrating my daughter’s 21st birthday and the waitress Chloe made sure to acknowledge her. The food was very good and the Chardonnay was very cold. 👍🏼

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  8. Paul

    New Orleans3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 17 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Traditional French food. Some things were better than others. Appetizers were all good, onion soup is mid. Steak was perfect.

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  9. zoe VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had Michael Moorebat the bar. Excellent service. The mussels were outstanding!!!

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  10. Carol VIP

    Jacksonville56 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a great dinner, service and fun evening. The reservation was a must!

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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 5292 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
7:00 pm
Booked 43 times today
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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 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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • 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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