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39 Rue de Jean - Charleston, Charleston, SC

39 Rue de Jean - Charleston

4.3
4.3
5276 Reviews
$31 to $50
French
39 John Street, Charleston, SC 29403

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 67 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 5,276 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
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Charleston

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
39 Rue de Jean in Charleston offers an inviting French bistro experience with "wonderful food" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the "delicious mussels" and "truffle potato soup." While the atmosphere can be "lively," the restaurant consistently provides "a memorable dining experience" that keeps diners returning for more.
5,275 Reviews
  1. Cory

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a delicious meal & excellent table service! Courses were spaced out perfectly & everything tasted great!

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  2. Julie

    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great girls dinner… The Chicken Coq au Vin was delish… So was the Roasted Duck Breast & Onion soup… Escargot could have been warmer… Overall one of our favorite restaurants for years!!!

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  3. Alicia

    Central Coast6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed this spot 11 years ago and it was top of the list during our visit this time! Everything was great!

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  4. Fahim VIP

    Houston34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our 2nd time dining at 39 Rue de Jean, Charleston. We came back in 2021 during the pandemic. The food, service and ambience are excellent. We’ll come back again!

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  5. Richard VIP

    Charleston3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Server was nice, and attentive. Mussels were cooked well. However, it was supposed to be 1/2 off Tuesday, and we were still charged regular price. Coq au vin was extremely salty. Rabbit was ok, but the breast piece, which didn't fit in well with the presentation, was very dry. Overall, not a great experience. Maybe it was an off night.

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  6. Connie

    Charlotte11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and services were excellent! tough to have conversations with table of 8.

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  7. Brigitte

    Tampa9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was on point! Delicious. Steak cooked exactly how we liked it Waitstaff awesome

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  8. Lori

    Philadelphia4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Charlotte provided excellent service for a lovely dinner experience. Food and drinks were all terrific. Best experience in Charleston so far.

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  9. Maria

    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience at Rue de Jean was exceptional. Our server, Sarah, was incredibly knowledgeable about the menu and offered thoughtful, spot-on recommendations that truly enhanced our evening. We started with the Foie Gras Mousse and the Steak Tartare—both beautifully prepared and full of flavor. For our entrées, we enjoyed the Seared Pork Tenderloin and the Grilled Lamb Porterhouse, each cooked to perfection and wonderfully seasoned. To finish, we shared the Crème Brûlée and Chocolate Cake—both desserts were absolutely divine. From start to finish, the food and service were superb, as always. We can’t wait to return!

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Michelle VIP

    Charleston10 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    You have always been one of my favorite restaurants. I live here, I’m there often, however, it’s going to be hard to get me back. We waited an hour and 30 minutes for food that never arrived and the mgr. on duty was very passive about owning the error. Waitress very apologetic, understood us leaving, didn’t charge for drinks and was as upset as us. 3 other tables walked out too. Terrible experience. Had the mgr. been a bit more apologetic we may have stayed but seriously 1.5 hours! Admit you forgot us. We had a reservation, we just completed the bridge run & had not eaten all day it was huge let down. We had a tradition of eating there post run.

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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 5276 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 67 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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