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39 Rue de Jean - Charleston, Charleston, SC

39 Rue de Jean - Charleston

4.4
4.4
5236 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 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.

What 5,236 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 offers a French-inspired dining experience with standout mussels, "fabulous halibut," and "amazing lamb." Guests appreciate the "fantastic service" and charming ambiance reminiscent of Paris. While some mention inconsistencies, many laud the restaurant as a "great value" and a must-visit with a "varied menu" and pleasurable atmosphere.

5,236 Reviews
  1. Bonx

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a delightful post show dinner and it was fabulous. Starting with the bartender, Ryan who was on his game and very attentive with a great suggestion of a lovely Chardonnay to Thomas our waiter who couldn’t be more pleasant and attentive. The almond trout was divine as were the seared sea scallops and coq au vin. I really need to know where your baguette came from from! Soup to nuts, everything was delightful and even though they blackened the top of my crème brûlée, the underneath was perfection! The cake my friends had with the warm brown sugar cream, amazing! With such a lively, cozy and charming atmosphere, we’ll definitely be back!

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  2. NADIA

    Los Angeles7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The waiter was really friendly and they have a good patio. Unfortunately, the food disagreed with me completely. I can’t pin down what part of my dish made me feel so unwell.

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  3. Katherine

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience! Everything was delicious and our server was fantastic. Shout out to the bartender too, those drinks were the best!!

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  4. Lisa VIP

    Charleston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a fave…have never had a disappointing meal here. Started with the charcuterie board as a shared app and had to go with the red curry mussels with fries..

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wait staff very attentive, drinks perfectly crafted and food outstanding! Exceeded expectations!!!

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  6. Torrey VIP

    Charleston59 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We decided to order apps for dinner. Assumed the waiter would stage them but instead brought everything at once. Other than the service issue the food was really good. If you like mussels this is the place to get them. The foie Gras was also delicious.

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  7. KathyG

    Atlantic City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our meal was outstanding, service outstanding. Loved everything. Moulles, chicken francaise, nice wine list. So happy.

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  8. PFSloan

    Charleston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our booth as ready when we arrived. Our server was friendly but not intrusive. The special cocktail was delicious! Our meals were very good, esp the Shrimp Provençal. We shared the crème brûlée and it was smooth and creamy.

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  9. anthony VIP

    Naples32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite when visiting Charleston since 2004. Great atmosphere and excellent food and service. Our server Mason was very congenial and helpful .

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  10. Deanna

    Orlando3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We were very excited to go for my husband’s birthday with the family but were disappointed in the lack of quality of food. The rabbit was overcooked and incredibly dry. The crème brûlée was separated so it was more like scrambled eggs. Everything was way over salted: French onion soup, short ribs, etc. the place is incredibly noisy so we had a hard time having a conversation. Unfortunately, we would not recommend this place.

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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 5236 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 40 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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