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39 Rue de Jean - Charleston, Charleston, SC

39 Rue de Jean - Charleston

4.3 (5300)
$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 5,300 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 "wonderful food" and "top notch" service. Known for its mussels and "delightful" French onion soup, the restaurant is a "favorite spot" for many. Despite some noise, it remains a charming and "consistently good" dining destination.
5,300 Reviews
  1. Deborah VIP

    Seattle13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The meal and ambiance was like being transported back to France!

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  2. Eric VIP

    Charleston40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hadn’t been here in awhile….it’s still as good as we remembered!

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  3. Dennis

    Charleston19 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The escargot was delicious, although they did not bring enough bread to soop up the juices. The French Onion soup was so salty as to be uneatable. The gravy on the Short Ribs was also very salty and inedible. The meat was fine, however. Charcuterie Tray was excellent as were the Mussels.

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  4. Janette VIP

    Louisville39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved our meal! Service excellent! Crab Benedict superb as were the mussels!

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  5. Suzanne VIP

    New York City20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The mussels were outstanding and at half price. Our fries were not great But overall great value!

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  6. Melanie

    Charlotte2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 27 April 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I expected more polished service at a French bistro. Our server lacked the finesse and demeanor one expects at a high-end restaurant .We had an inauspicious start when I inquired about mocktails, and the server was dismissive and condescending. I selected Perrier instead, and he said they were out. My husband ordered the coq au vin, which was so salty as to be inedible. I could hardly believe my husband thought so because he has a high tolerance for salty foods. My husband, who has never sent a dish back, sent the coq au vin to the kitchen. When the chef came out to check on our table, he said he had noticed when he tasted the coq au vin that it was too salty. This begs the question: why did he serve it? At the end of dinner, I ordered an espresso; and the server said the machine was broken. The server was not apologetic for any of our inconveniences. All in all, it was a disappointing experience. Find your Charleston magic elsewhere.

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  7. Allen

    Charleston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We recently booked a table for 7 to celebrate a birthday. The service was excellent as well as the food and atmosphere. Our dinner choices were properly prepared and served perfectly. We all enjoyed and will return again soon.

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  8. Richard VIP

    Charleston87 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 26 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience as usual. Food was great- wines first rate and our server was attentive without being overbearing. (Sarah H.) we will certainly return- again and again!!

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  9. Jolene

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 April 2025

    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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  10. Beth

    Jacksonville5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 23 April 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The host was not welcoming and though we had a reservation we were sat in a very uncomfortable table. Our waitress was very personable and helpful and the meal was delicious.

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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 5300 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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