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39 Rue de Jean - Charleston, Charleston, SC

39 Rue de Jean - Charleston

4.4
4.4
5233 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 66 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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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Letha McClary
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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 5,233 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 delightful bistro ambiance with "wonderful food" and "friendly, attentive service." Patrons frequently praise the "excellent mussels" and "delicious French onion soup." With a prime location near the Charleston Music Hall, it's perfect for pre-show dining. The restaurant maintains a lively, festive atmosphere.

5,233 Reviews
  1. Lisa

    VIP

    Charleston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined today

    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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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day 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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  3. Torrey

    VIP

    Charleston

    59 reviews

    4.0

    59 reviews

    Dined 2 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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  4. KathyG

    Atlantic City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 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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  5. PFSloan

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  6. anthony

    VIP

    Naples

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  7. Deanna

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  8. sharon

    San Antonio

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was good…felt overcharged on the upgrade of adding cheese to the charcuterie…one was inedible. Nice evening overall.

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  9. Gary

    Louisville

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    One of the loudest restaurants I have ever dined in. Our server was great, but the food was ordinary, although reasonably priced. We will probably go back for lunch, but not dinner.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the charcuterie board and added cheese. I ordered Brussels salad w/salmon, husband ordered the ravioli. The board was gorgeous and a great amount for price. Both entrees were well cooked, looked beautiful and tasted better. This is not our usual order at rue de Jean - but we would totally order it again! Our server was prompt and attentive, host staff also helpful and friendly. Overall great experience.

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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 5233 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 66 times today
Google Map for 39 Rue de Jean - Charleston

39 John Street, Charleston, SC 29403

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Letha McClary
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